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Originally Posted by JMintzer
Not even close to being true...
At the time of his death, Ret General Colin Powell was worth $60 Million... His net worth was going up by about $5Million/year...
Much of than money came from sitting on the boards of various companies, speaking engagements and working for a Venture Capital Company...
Sec Def Lloyd Austin's pensions equal about $1.8 Million/year. Mostly from the boards he served on...
Here’s How Much Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Is Worth
Ret General David Petraeus makes 7 figures/year...
DOD Retirees: From 4-Star General to 7-Figure Income | The Fiscal Times
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These are just a few of the retired general making bank... |
I was referring to their military salary. In my opinion, if you are managing a charity whose mission is to help military people, you should be willing to accept a compensation from that charity that is at least within the range of the income for the people you are helping. But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.