What ya do, how long, how many hours??

You know I thought we would have more in the military??? I remember years ago 17 to be exact I told one of my best friends, "come on man, do ya really think the military is the right choice? Just because your dad did it dont mean you have too. My pops is retires military as well, you dont see me going and signing."
I talked with him about 3 weeks ago and that was the 1st time in about 10 yrs. Well he stuck in there and says he loves it. Then he said something that made me rethink the older days. His quote....." You know can get a retirement check in about 3 yrs" Dern that would be nice.