I appreciate the information. I would definitely agree with your comments about politicians and Vets. It seems that anyone who dares mention reducing benefits or not "supporting our troops" in the smallest fraction of a way is lambasted. You also bring up another great point that the number of veterans is staggering and essentially, call it what you will, it is nothing more than a job that you can have for one tour of duty and then guaranteed benefits and pension for life. It's a drain on the country's resources. Granted I think anyone who truly serves their country and risks their life deserves more than the average pay check, but does a computer tech who never sees real combat deserve the same benefits for life? Lot of debatable material there!