Pros
Leadership and Travel Opportunities. One is given an extremely high level of responsibility for people and equipment almost immediately. 20 years to full retirement to include Medical Benefits for the whole family. The fraternity culture is extremely rewarding. This job can be an adventure (intrinsic reward) if one chooses the right career path.
Cons
Being forced to move every 1 to three years can be tiresome and nearly impossible for your spouse to progress in her chosen profession due to the moves. The overall culture is still set in the 1950s when women stayed home. Deployments are the only way to get ahead financially. It can be difficult to develop a life outside of the Army. Compensation and Benefits for those who truly deserve them is nearly impossible to achieve. The good and the bad are promoted universally. Most Army Posts are in the middle of nowhere, The Ugly, (i.e. Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Drum, NY; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Polk, LA), thereby making it more challenging for your spouse to find a job. Most Employers around Army installations actively discriminate against military spouses.
