So you are considering your options for the future and thinking about the military. Joining the military is unlike any other option, because there are benefits you may not find anywhere else. An important step is understanding the many tangible and intangible benefits of joining the military: a guaranteed paycheck, education benefits, advanced and specialty training, 30 days of annual paid vacation, travel, option for full-time or part-time service, health and dental care, special home loans and discounts, and highly sought-after skills, leadership and training experience.