GC took offense at your implying that it was all about the money, but, just like a khak, he probably thought it through and withdrew his post, but in doing so he left me high and dry for agreeing with him. I knew that there was a reason that I avoided agreeing with khaks. Brings back old memories.
Anyway, it's not necessarily all about the money, but, regardless of the Navy's motivation, I would've liked a little extra incentive pay while I was in. It kind of reminds me of a little company that I was working for a few years ago that, having never given out Christmas bonuses, decided to give out a little bonus (e.g., $1,000.00) one year. Now, it wasn't much, but for the life of me, I had a hard time joining in with everyone else's complaints about getting a little extra cash. Did it buy my eternal loyalty? No way. Did I appreciate it? Sure I did.
Every little bit helps,
mgm