US Army reviews

I had the best job in the Army which was CH-47 Helicopter pilot. The single best day was when I got a DD214 that said Honorable Discharge. I was so happy to take off that uniform. I promissed myself that I will never again place myself into a postion that places someone dumber than I am in charge of my life. My commander attempted to kill me no less than 3 times because he was an idiot. I would not recommend anyone joining until they start caring for soldiers a little better.. The promise of school money is not worth the aggrivation. It is better to take on some debt and be free of these monkeys. I promise. If they really need you.... They will call you.

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.