80 British Soldiers Axed Just Short Of Drawing Their Full Pensions

80 Troops Axed Year Short Of Full Pension -- The SUN

MINISTERS sparked fury last night after admitting 80 soldiers have been sacked less than a year short of drawing their full pensions.

The heroes will now have to wait years before qualifying — and some of them will lose out on six-figure sums.

They are among more than 6,600 troops axed in defence cuts. If they have served 18 years they get an immediate pension — but if not they have to wait until at least 60.

Angry MPs said the decision “stinks” and demanded a rethink.

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My Comment: If you served multiple tours and faced danger numerous times .... this is an outrage. If you are one of the pencil-pushers .... even though it is unfair .... consider yourself lucky to have a pension and wait till you are 60 like everyone else.

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