<p>My husband did his five years active duty then stayed in the reserves to do his 20. While he worked full time ,had a family , did reserves, he attended law school at night. He did it in 4 yrs and he now has a successful career as a Patent Attorney. Plus he has his 20yrs as a Naval Officer. He wouldn’t change a thing. We still share in all the benefits of the military plus a nice pension to come. Just a another way to do it it all. Good luck with your decision!!!</p>