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Retired Military Officers To Well Paid Consultants

How some retired military officers became well-paid consultants

McKissock also had a second job. The Marines brought him back as an adviser, at double the rate of pay he made on active duty. Since 2005, the Marines have awarded McKissock contracts worth $1.2 million, in addition to his military pension of about $119,000 a year. Ref. Source 9

Consultants Paid Well Officers Military Retired

I think that the high pay should be curtailed. I do not think they need $330 a hour. Heck I think $100 a hour is pretty good. Plus you add their monthly retirement checks and these guys are very well paid.

I would hope that in this economy that some of these high paid advisors see a cut in their pay.

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McCain wants review on defense work by retired brass

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon should rewrite ethics rules for retired generals who work as advisers for the military while representing defense contractors, Arizona Sen. John McCain and other lawmakers said Wednesday. Ref. Source 6

Consultants Paid Well Officers Military Retired

I think it is about time that some of these senators look at some of the wasteful expenses that are happening under their noses. Maybe se can get this government to run more efficient yet.

Consultants Paid Well Officers Military Retired

Investigation

McLEAN, Va. - Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered a review of what he considers "obscene" compensation paid to retired senior officers advising the military under senior mentor programs, and he also wants changes to guard against potential conflicts of interest, his spokesman said Wednesday. The secretary's move comes in response to a USA TODAY investigation into the military's senior mentor programs. Senior mentors help run classified war games that examine future strategies and weapons systems, even as they consult for defense contactors with a keen interest in the military's future needs. Ref. USAToday

Retired Military Officers To Well Paid Consultants

I think that is a wise move. I hope that this will clear out a lot of misuse of funds and special treatments.