The Big Payback

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force, and his wife Mary Jo lead thousands of motorcyclists through ride through Washington, D.C., as they take part in Rolling Thunder XVIII on May 29, 2005. The annual motorcycle ride is meant to bring attention to POW/MIA issues and the fact that many American service members from past wars are still unaccounted for. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

Riding straight into 200 grand for 8 meetings a year (25 a pop), 2 of which are conducted over the phone. Good money for a DOD grease monkey. Especially one with blood and failure on his hands.