comment: >
  
  Twice the normal salary? That’s pretty damn good! If memory serves, it was $150 extra per month for the US. I wonder if the Foreign Legion is hiring?
context: The French troops are probably quite pleased with this >
  
  Why? >
  
  Would you rather be on a peacekeeping mission in Africa or hanging out at home >
  
  Danger pay is usually 2x normal salary. Some wants to be deployed