My Family Said I Was a Failure — But at My Brother’s Graduation, His Admiral Looked at Me and Said, ‘Colonel Cross… Is That You?’ The Entire Room Went Silent

The Financial Reality of Military Leadership
As a full colonel in Air Force Special Operations with twelve years of classified service, Lennox’s compensation package included:
• Base salary: $94,000 annually
• Hazard pay and special operations bonuses: Additional $51,000
• Housing allowance and benefits: $35,000 value
• Total compensation: Nearly continue reading …