Does Congress Need to "Man Up" and Overhaul Military Benefits?

2015-02-26T23:58:23-05:00

Rep. Jackie Speier, a Democrat from California and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, praised the recent work of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission. The panel called for offering troops 401(k)-like retirement plans and military families a choice of commercial health insurance plans in lieu of Tricare, among other proposals.

Congresswoman to Colleagues: 'Man Up' and Overhaul Military Benefits

A U.S. congresswoman implored her colleagues to "man up" and accept the recommendations from a blue-ribbon panel to overhaul military benefits

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2015 12:14 AM

2015-02-27T00:14:01-05:00

If this has been covered earlier I apologize in advance.

Response by LTC George Morgan made Mar 23 at 2016 11:43 AM

2016-03-23T11:43:25-04:00

In this economy: Stick with Tricare!

Response by GySgt Gary Cordeiro made Feb 9 at 2020 9:58 PM

2020-02-09T21:58:58-05:00

Definitely, guaranteed medical? If you call Medical health care worthy of our sacrifice.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Feb 10 at 2020 12:13 PM

2020-02-10T12:13:02-05:00

Should the DoD look at ways to provide compensation and benefits to Military and Civilian employees more efficiently and at lower cost? Yes. Should Congress crank up the good idea machine and tell DoD how and what to do? No! Your Democrat Congress person is probably looking for a way to cut the military budget.