[fintstone]

I understand why you would be annoyed and need to blow off steam, but as you know, it is not some big political plot to pay off contractors as some that post here would have you believe. It is all supply and demand. Just as anyone who could spell computer in the 90's could demand six figures in SoCal....many are now working for a fraction of that....many have even left the industry. Currently folks willing to volunteer for SW Asia are also few and in demand...It will not last long.

The guys from KBR are there for the money...Clearly that is not why you are there.

While $250 additional taxfree per month is not huge, I imagine it makes a significant difference...it would for me.

Assuming I am not deployed there myself when you come back, look me up in Vegas and I will treat you a great meal downtown...or the O'club at Nellis...your choice.