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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
The E-7 with 28 years does not earn more retirement because he and she served longer and sacrificed. How should that be considered again as fair?
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson questions the fairness of tiered fee increases for military service members based on years served.

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