[dumb_ricer]

I had been throwing the idea around in my mind for years, then all of a sudden I was totally certain that I would end up regretting it if I didn't join. It's only four years (well, active duty anyways), and if I do end up enjoying it, I could have retirement after 20 years (42yo), with a masters or even a doctorate degree by that point. I also love the fact that you can change your job if you want to after three or so years!