Originally Posted by
burrocrat
service members can: retire after 20 years of service and begin drawing a pension for the rest of their lives. this can theoretically be at an age of 38 for some. they also have lifetime medical care built into that retirement package. they also qualify for veteren's preference in hiring decisions which can and does for many lead to a second satisfying career serving the mission as a .gov civilian (including tsp match and an additional annuity). also things like housing allowances, discounted shopping opportunities, risk pay, tax free income while serving abroad, etc. help sweeten the pot. at great cost for some if not many, no doubt. but there is great financial and personal and moral value to be gained by serving. it adds up.
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