US Army reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(47,945 total reviews)
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59% positive business outlook

US Army has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 47,945 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Army employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gobierno y administración pública industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0
Apr 12, 2026
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Pros

Diverse set of challenges and colleagues. Chance to work on cool stuff in a great location here in Silicon Valley.

Cons

Huntsville-centrism agenda has subsumed everything in its path. Political agendas in program management overtake the physics.

5.0
Apr 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

os: The Army develops leaders in ways most organizations simply cannot replicate. Over a 24-year career, I was entrusted with managing multi-million dollar inventories, leading diverse teams under high-pressure conditions, and executing complex logistics operations across CONUS and deployed environments — including combat zones. The training pipeline is world-class, and the institution genuinely invests in your development at every rank. Benefits are exceptional: comprehensive healthcare, retirement pension, education assistance (tuition assistance and GI Bill), and a built-in network of professionals who share your values. The sense of mission and belonging is unmatched. I was part of something bigger than a bottom line.

Cons

Cons: Work-life balance can be a real challenge, especially at junior enlisted ranks and during deployments — the Army's needs always come first, and your personal schedule is secondary to the mission. Frequent PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moves can strain family stability and make long-term community roots difficult to maintain. Bureaucracy and slow institutional change can be frustrating, particularly when you can clearly see a better way to accomplish a task. Transitioning out after a long career also requires significant personal initiative — the civilian world speaks a very different language, and translating military experience takes real effor

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