I am confident retired members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former Chairmen knows all to well of military spending that was frivolous, unnecessary and DID NOT serve our country well. There has been plenty of past spending legislated that never was a demand or requirement of any of our branches of service.
I would hope that with the cuts in spending, while keeping vital services, the frivolous spending would be the top priority of General Dempsey and his league of experts under his command. I am quite confident President Obama would be more than happy to entertain these cuts while providing sound fiscal policy in return that will keep the military robust and engaged in all areas necessary. It is time to do the 'hard stuff' and own up to exploitative political legislature of the past and the better dynamics of the future.
The USA has the largest military and largest military budget in the world. It is time to reassess how legislative politics and our 'readiness' don't necessary match reality and the problems of the country.
Tricare does need to be looked at, but, only while realizing how financially challenged military families can be. It is bold of me to say, but, perhaps First Lady Michelle Obama can work with military wives to better understand the family needs of our military and how best to provide their healthcare. No military child should ever be faced with any health issue that cannot be addressed. The peace of mind of our soldiers, of their families at home, has to be a comfort and not a distraction to their careers.
Perhaps, General Dempsey can commission a study to provide vastly needed insight as to how the country can meld an effective military with its political and legislative systems and how best to support our troops and their families. It would be nice to know there is efficiency in all areas of the military and all needs are being met.
Thank you.
