But if you have a spouse or child with a chronic illness do the 20 years. 💯
2026-09-08 17:35:16
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Teflon :
No hate and I don’t love military. Not only choice but a really good one. Retired at 39 and 100% disability. 8k a month before I was 40 guaranteed. No other company is giving you that before 40💯🤣
2026-09-08 03:27:15
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Apple User757334221 :
Pros and cons. I’m in 16 years and it definitely won’t be a “little pension”. Plus the amount in my TSP.
2026-09-08 10:19:57
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Chuck | Baddies Read 📚 :
I used my g i bill to pay for law school. & i smugly said so in my con law class. my professor (guard JAG) said oh you could have probably already paid for it without joining the military. so I dunno. he basically said I wasted my time doing my 6 years.
2026-09-08 16:04:54
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s5.kkevin :
i’m 21 with no future bro should I send it? Want to study hard for the asvab suck it up and do 4 years in some sort of intel/cyber mos and have a career setup for when i’m out.
2026-09-08 07:05:52
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Tae🇯🇲(샨테) :
Joined in 2019, got out June 2026 w/ 90%
2026-09-08 15:26:30
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Larry FloresBerrier :
Interesting
2026-09-08 13:18:33
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I got close to 100 disability, and I now work inlaw enforcement. I also use my gi bill, this year Im breaking over 100k and in the army as an E5 my highest I made was 79k so im chillen
2026-09-08 00:48:39
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JD_AF :
I make $110K/yr to wake up.
2026-09-08 15:22:09
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lettywayfilms :
Did 5 years, Injured on deployment, needed emergency back surgery, retired, got my bachelors, my masters, a graduate certificate, opened my own business, making 300k this year
2026-09-08 04:40:36
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Corlapally :
It really depends on the person and probably the branch. It’s not always about money. One of my best friends is in over 20 years and a commander. He got his degree while serving. He’d make much more now if he got out but he enjoys what he does.
2026-09-08 16:55:51
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Ray :
absolutely. everyone has their own goals and direction in life. had to mentor plenty of junior enlisted on all their different options (yes, command did push me to push 20) for some, its a stepping stone and for others its a commitment. Do what makes you happy and gets you to your goals and dreams.
2026-09-08 16:46:25
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blackpillbrutal7 :
It’s different for everyone
2026-09-08 18:11:42
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JonnyB :
That's why you have options, take the 4 year option and use your experience and maybe some school credits and find a great job.
2026-09-08 16:22:38
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infinitegamerz :
E-4 and 💯 :)
2026-09-08 14:58:14
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BingeBreak :
im doing 5 years and im out
2026-09-08 11:43:35
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34clairvoyance🇮🇹 :
Everyone ik that did 4 years is back to being a bum 4 years only works if you know how to use it to ur advantage
2026-09-08 08:26:01
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gennoooo4 :
13 months left of a 6 year contract. Genuinely have never had a day that made me consider doing the full 20 😭
2026-09-08 03:46:34
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J.S.Wags :
I've been in about 19 years, but I tried your advice, and got out for a few years. I realized the private sector rat race is a scam that sets you up with little-to-nothing at retirement... so I got back Active. Looking forward to retiring in my 40's
2026-09-08 15:53:11
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OmarX :
I’m too early for the comments
2026-09-07 22:55:21
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No Gods No Masters :
No u right this shits ass I been in for 12 like a dummy
2026-09-08 03:58:57
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user1223061965485 :
4yrs good idea. GI Bill and VA claim. gtg
2026-09-08 03:39:30
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Stomawarrior :
Son doing 20. He’s a Blackhawk pilot. He’s got a bachelor’s prior to going in so he’ll work outside after retirement.
2026-09-08 06:07:29
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rsv4jay :
I’m at 13 1/2 yeas and I agree
2026-09-08 06:06:57
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hardflip310 :
yeah, you still keep your youth and can focus on education
2026-09-08 04:57:37
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