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Pros And Cons Of Joining The US Military

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More than 180,000 people join the military each year, you might think that a lot of people but it’s not. The U.S. military is 241 years old and is bigger than it was when it started but if more people do not start joining it will soon cease to be in existence. The U.S. military has issues with wussification, their budget, tactical training, and regulations.

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