Pros

Pay for officer ranks
Benefits, especially vacation time
Esprit de corps
Potential to do an important job immediately after college

Cons

Approximately every other year is spent in Iraq or Afghanistan
At least two months of every non-deployed year are spent in 'the field' away from home

Advice to Senior Management

The Army leadership is not responsible for the most difficult aspects of life in the Army today, however a more consistent effort to make time for life outiside of work would be appreciated.