• Job security

• Full-health coverage

• Domestic and international traveling

• Money for education and home-buying (several benefits)

• Job training

• Physically rigorous

• Extremely strict rules

• Long periods away from family and friends, and any contact with them

• No control over where you are stationed, and can be sent anywhere in the world

• Cannot quit once you are enlisted

U.S. Marines are often the first deployed into active combat as it is the branch with the most armed services, and in-depth and substantial combat training

The U.S. Army is the oldest branch of service, with the most job opportunities and worldwide locations. This is the second, if not, first branch to be deployed

Depending on your rank and years of service, salaries range from 20k-50k a year. Pay increases with each year served

While salaries are lower than civilian equivalents, and other job opportunities, housing benefits, food services, health benefits, education and more are provided for

You must be on full-time active duty, or part-time reserve. The total length of service commitment varies based on the service branch need and occupational speciality. A first term is generally four years of Active Duty, followed by four years in a reserve unit or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)