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Very nice counter to my brief rant (not that you intended it to be). Well said. Except for the language and particular rate, my experience was essentially similar to what you describe.

I would add, though, that it doesn't necessarily go the way the recruiter describes. Yeah, if you take the tests and sign the six years, it will likely go that way, but it is the military, they do own you, and if they want to they can have you do anything because they said so. And you don't get to quit.

The military was a positive experience for me, and it is for many people. But I stand by my rant.