Matt Whiting wrote:

They have to be replaced periodically and monitored by folks on the
ground. There are onging operational costs. If the military isn't the
sole user, it shouldn't be the sole payer.

The military doesn't pay a dime. They get every bit of "their" money from the
general fund, so "everybody" *is* paying the cost.

George Patterson
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the
mashed potatoes.