I have not served, but my sense is that there are some additional factors at play: * If you are deployed, I believe there may be some tax advantages? * You ma

I have not served, but my sense is that there are some additional factors at play: * If you are deployed, I believe there may be some tax advantages? * You may get combat pay * Don't you still get a pension? And free/subsidized healthcare, even after you leave? * Does a captain typically pay for housing? All that said, your point is taken. However, I'm not sure anyone is joining the US Army to get rich.