[bilede]

Another perk here in AZ is when you retire and are getting your pension from military you can work for the state or local government and use your military time as time worked in the retirement system and buy into full retirement very quickly which allows "double dipping". lets face it, there are perks and severe risks with military life. to each his own. if you can get people to go for the amount you are paying I think you are paying enough. if not, raise the pay.. supply and demand is a good thing.