sealark (11/6/2007)You might consider joining the Navy. Many oppertunities and you can't beat the retirement. With your previous experiance the Navy could use you.
Ron, as you say, considering the Navy (military in general), offers many opportunities, and I do recommend it, and can be well worth the time invested (served in Navy, 4 years Viet Nam era, when in I thought if I do more then 4 I'd do 20), the retirement for a "Lifer" (not disrespecting one iota), for enlisted leaves something to be desired. Although it's not bad, when you add the benefits along with it.
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely.
Yes, you can "retire from the military"" at what, today 18+ (being less than 40 YO, but it will in no way be enoughfor retirement. It does make a good supplement to a time that one can in fact retire, "stops employment completely". Money gained at retirement will do what, payyour house noteand utilities if lucky.
To all you "Lifers" and those that did their 2-4 and got out...