I've got another one: AMC Rodeo. Every other year, heavy bases "compete" in a bunch of dog and pony shows, which cost the taxpayers millions of dollars in fuel, per diem, lodging, rental cars, and so on.

But the real waste and abuse is that we fly heavy jets, gas-guzzling jets to pick up participants, "judges," and bigwigs from all over the country to take them to the west coast. And then return them home at a ridiculous fuel cost.

This rodeo has absolutely nothing to do with skills required for combat operations. Those who are unfamiliar with this boondoggle would find it hard to believe how much money the AMC spends on this farce.

To see all that waste and know there are guys on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan who need that money for basic combat equipment is nauseating.

It's an utter disgrace. I think my congressman will hear about the next one.