Defense companies with workers in congressional districts and bribe politicians – I mean, make campaign contributions in exchange for huge contracts. Congress oversees the military. The officers who don't help politicians get what they want don't get promoted. The officers who do, get rank, status, book deals, and lucrative jobs at defense companies after they retire.
It's disgusting but it's not that hard to figure out how it happens.
It's disgusting but it's not that hard to figure out how it happens.