Pros
A guaranteed pay check on the 1st and 15th of the month. Free training in leadership, management, and professionalism. To include continuing training on how to perform your job. Provided tuition to continue to pursue a higher education. the list goes on. All the while serving to the protection of our nation and the freedoms of others.
Cons
It is what you make it. If you are negative about, you will have negative experiences. If you are positive and proactive, you will not have regrets. Yes you will have to sacrifice time from family and personal life. That is your job. You raised your hand to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. If that means going to a country you have never heard of, then that is what you have to do. Again, it is what you make it.