Our tour in the Netherlands was truly the best three years we've spent in the Army. Thanks again for the memories and keep up the good work. However, the statement on page four about closing the pay gap between enlisted and officers is not a valid comparison. The goal should be to close the pay gap between enlisted members and their civilian counterparts. Our officers, too, need to be compensated competitively to keep them in uniform.
Civilian employers are willing to pay big money and benefits to attract and retain good workers.
The military must do the same. COL John E. Piskai, USAR Exton, Pa. We will probably use parts of it in a luncheon lecture. James E. Larsen via e-mail NOT yet. But that's a good idea, and we'll work on it.