How does $7,000 a month and a European vacation every three months sound to you? This is what is being offered to 25 retired Colombian army and police officers to guard oil infrastructure in Iraq.
via Kaleej Times Online
BOGOTA - A US company has recruited 25 retired Colombian police and army officers to provide security for oil infrastructure in Iraq, according to the newspaper El Tiempo.
According to an one of the men who spoke on condition of anonymity,
"On Friday, 16 Colombians will leave for Iraq with one-year contracts, renewable for six months," the source said. "In addition to the salary of 7,000 dollars, vacations in Europe every three months and life insurance were offered," he said.
Here's the 2005 Military Pay Chart chart for U.S. enlisted servicement, based upon rank and years of service.
The article mentions that Halliburton has contracts worth billions of dollars "but has been accused of accounting problems and overcharging."
Where's the Moral Majority when we need them?