Not sure if many people here have researched the possibilities of joining the service. Yes, their are cons but the pros are quite spectacular in these troubling times. Pros: Job security, VA home loans (no down payment needed), 4 years of paid college, basic housing allowance when married or of certain rank, basic allowance for food, completely free health care. Last year i took home about 48,000 as an e-4 in army a rather low rank. That was take home money my tax return was 9 grand. So for 2021 i took home 57k after taxes. Would like to know some of your thoughts.