tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29320675.post4919771433031569948..comments2023-10-30T09:10:39.502-07:00Comments on (insert title here): guest postBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799024060528185282noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29320675.post-86220135987178647842011-07-06T08:59:13.003-07:002011-07-06T08:59:13.003-07:00From what I remember, the last serious benefits re...From what I remember, the last serious benefits reduction effort came at the beginning of the Clinton administration when then Sec of Defense Les Aspin suggested reducing 20 year retirement from 50% to 40% of base pay ... there was a fairly loud outcry from the retirement lobby and the idea was shelved. At that time, there were still plenty of Cold warriors in the armed forces, and there was a lot more available cash ... now, my sense is that things are different.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158371856389464324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29320675.post-13346065626938055992011-07-02T15:15:49.107-07:002011-07-02T15:15:49.107-07:00they cut benefits previously, back in the early 80...they cut benefits previously, back in the early 80's. not sure by how much, but i know it was trimmed somewhat for new enlistees.Ginohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606046924332159076noreply@blogger.com