4.0
Sep 3, 2008
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Pros
Without a doubt, service to country is the best reason to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Additionally, the opportunities for professional development are unparalleled. In seven years, I have spent almost half that time pursuing professional military education, civilian graduate degrees, and other significant training at the expense of the Army while getting paid my full salary. There are very few other professions which afford a similar training regime to its employees.
Cons
Long deployments to the Middle East clearly take their toll on the nation's service men and women. Unlike the private sector, long hours are not rewarded with additional compensation.