US Special operations to receive $150,000 bonus to stay in military

[Bluebear]

WASHINGTON - Senior members of U.S. special operations forces will receive bonuses of up to $150,000 for staying in the military, an increase designed to keep the commandos from bolting to the more lucrative private sector.

The policy, announced by U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., provides an array of bonuses and incentives to experienced members of Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and Air Force pararescuemen, plus a few other specialties.

"We are taking a lead role in the global war on terrorism, and it's just important we do everything we can to support these professionals," Maj. Ken Hoffman, a spokesman for the command, said Friday.

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[Bluebear]

2. Why give big bonuses when they are in panic mode?

Should they not have been well-paid all along?

[nascarblue]

3. hmm.

I didn't hear this. I heard about the raise from the $12,000 dollar death payment, but not this one. Maybe after two years of watching private contractors(mercenaries)making ten times their pay for less work?

[Bluebear]

4. Maybe some are bolting for Halliburton?

We call our soldiers heroes and pay them like chumps.