Okay, let’s tackle this. So Tara Bruner has 16 years of experience in the military, which is a significant amount of time. The pay scale for military personnel is based on rank and time in service. As an Operations specialist, she likely falls into a mid-to-senior range. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual salaries for military personnel range from $40,000 to over $150,000 depending on rank and specialty. Given her experience, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be on the lower end of the military pay scale, likely around $45 per hour, considering she’s not a commissioned officer and is in a support role.