US Army benefits

The pay is almost comparable to the civilian sector. With the resulting policies in place we will get fewer raises to compete with our civilian counterparts. the extra pay while deployed and tax free benefits are great

full coverage benefits for all dependants.

You get 2.5 paid leave days a month that means 30 paid leave days a year.

30 Days of leave, that you might be able to use when you want to.

Worst - Survivor Benefits Program - spouse only receives 55% of soldiers pay after death instead of spouse continue to get entire amount, Medical and Dental Coverage ends when children turn 21. If you dont serve full 20 years retirment monies are collected by US Army are foreighted.

Great benefits, especially if you have family.

The best thing is the retirement if you can make it 20 year. The worst thing is the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) that you must shed to get there.

you start earning your benefits from day one

The healthcare system works, but takes forever. I'm talking Canada or UK forever. Wife gets prescriptions that the military healthcare system doesn't carry, and we pay out of pocket (one example) so, not free healthcare for the family.

Health coverage is better than most in civilian sector.