US Army – “Great place to work!”

Pros

The best reason to serve in the U.S. Army is to gain leadership and life skills. You will also learn how to serve with and for others from all walks of life. During my service I have learned multiple languages, earned a fully funded Master's degree, traveled around the world, been responsible for multi-million dollar operations, planned and led (directly and indirectly) up to 38,000 service members. I have lived in the most amazing locations within the United States and the World.

Cons

Physical fitness is a tremendous positive to the U.S. Army. However, after 20+ years you will take your lean, fit, running machine of a body and run smack into the reality of AGING. What you were able to do for many years with ease will start to slowly become very difficult. Not only will the aging process slap right in the face but you will still be expected to perform alongside young 17 & 18 year olds as if you were the same. This is a harsh reality that bites you when you least expect it.

Advice to Senior Management

Why are there practically zero Hispanic Officers at the General Officer Ranks? The U.S. Army has done a fantastic job of promoting Black Americans and integrating them at all rank levels, but if you look around you see absolutely zero at the Brigadier General and higher levels. Quite frankly, you see very little at the Colonel level as well.