what's beyond comprehension is that you think you know something comptroller.defense.gov/fmr/02b/02barch/CHAPTER08.PDF
From your quote "Some $181 billion of this is for pay, allowances, retirement pay, healthcare, and other expenses for military personnel" Do you understand that 181 billion is not most of the 686 billion a year military budget ? Whatever you paid for your education you should get it back.You should also sue for damages for making you such a dumb ass.
Did you mean "Amazing, just an amazing display of rank stupidity " ? Did you mean "Whatever you paid for your education" ? How much did you pay for your education ?
I gave you more detailed info, not my problem you can't read it. For a small fee you can get hooked on phonics or something like that. Be sure and get english.
why do you keep pretending that somehow mandatory spending doesn't count? It's really stupid you know, laws can be changed.
The detailed info you provided confirmed that most of the military budget is not used for the pay and benefits of active duty troops and retirees as you previously stated dumb ass.