[DaddyGlenn]

I have yet to find a civilian that can understand the mind/spirt of a military man.

With that said, let me pitch in my two cents.

During my first few days in the Air Force, the death benifit was explained to us as a quick financial boost to help those left behind to take care of thier immediate needs. Nothing more. Very low cost term life insurance is also available to those serving or who have served in the military.

A military man does not expect anything to be given to him. All we ask for is some respect and to be treated as the honorable professionals we are. an occasional "thank you" is nice too.

To raise or not raise the death benefit is a political and media issue. The true military mind is concerned with much more important issues. Please don't think we really care about such things.