Global power with global interests is the fundamental core of America’s military. We are powered with the most advanced, skilled, and trained military force in the world. This is a tremendous accomplishment for America and shouldn’t be taken for granted. What has made America’s military so great for so long? The People, including the 18-year-olds that enlist every day.
Almost 80,000 proud, honorable and brave young people join each year. These men and women don’t just sign up because they want to be patriots serving their country, there are plenty of other great reasons to join the world’s most advanced military. Let us check out some of the best reasons to join the U.S. military.
Incredible Training Opportunities
Skills and training is one area where the American military shines. The U.S. is unmatched anywhere else in the world where the military is concerned. Our youngsters know that the best way to get their hands on the tech of the future and get a jump start on the competition is to take advantage of the advanced technical training that the U.S. military offers.
Utilizing their training opportunities can advance a career field, earn certifications or degrees, or help prepare for leadership in a civilian career. If you want to fly the fastest jets, control the most advanced drones, get hands-on in the latest emergency medical tech, or experience in nuclear power, the U.S. military is the best place to do this.
Our military specializes in developing, advancing and adopting the most advanced weaponry, vehicles, and technology. If you want to get a chance to experience this incredible technology, stop by your local recruiting office.
The Travel, Did We Mention the Travel?
What about the travel? The travel opportunities and vacation time the military can provide are unbelievable. The U.S. military has installations all around the world – everywhere. They literally pay for you and your family to go to some of the world’s most interesting locations. Most of the time you are on your assigned duty but the off duty time is yours and you are free to travel and see the world as you please.
Plus, you will get 30 days of paid leave per year, including the weekends and federal holidays. You also get access to the Hale Koa resort in Hawaii, Shades of Green at Disney World in Florida, and resorts in Japan, Germany, and South Korea. All of these are U.S. military resorts for you to enjoy. There is also the option to take advantage of base lodging and military hotels. You can stay on a space available basis for less than the cost of an off-base hotel, how fantastic is that?
A Killer Home Loan
The benefits don’t stop once you leave the military either. You will at some point find yourself out of the service, settling down to buy a home. The military offers all servicemen a VA loan, which allows you to buy a home with no money down. This makes it easier to purchase a home while you are serving, or after you have left the service.
The Nest Egg
Lastly, the retirement opportunities. Some people have no clue about retirement plans given to employees by the companies they worked for when they retire. Not social security, but a regular employee could get paid once they reached a certain amount of years with the same company. The military is one of the only places you can still get this. It can be worth millions. Follow my math.
An officer with 15 years of service, who earns over $120,000 per year, could retire with a pension of over $52,000 per year for life at the age of 38. This gives you the training and ample time to start a second career. Imagine earning over $4,300 per month for the rest of your life, starting at age 38. This equates to an accumulative pay of $520,000 after 10 years, $1.4 mil in 20.
Plus, you still get full health care coverage and a higher income from a second job because of your military training. Why would you pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to get a degree when the military will pay to give you experience?