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Quote by: HelioPrime  One of my friends is going to school thanks to the Army.
He also has the benefit of the best available insurance for himself and his family. Not only that there are all sorts of health benefits down the road. A pretty sweet deal |
Ahem. Ex-Navy and former Marine Corps wife reporting in...
The military insurance is not "the best". A *huge* factor in the quality of the insurance depends on the facilities available on base. If you live in, say, New Orleans, good luck. (I will say that *maternity insurance* is exceptionally affordable. Other than that, again, good luck).
VA hospitals provide much (if not all) of the "health benefits" to retirees and veterans separated with various levels of disability. Again, it's a roulette game. If you live in San Antonio, or within a decent distance, you're possibly going to get adequate care. If you live in Tulsa, good luck. Etc.
Of course you can get free shots for your kids, but... you can get that regardless of who you are/where you live in this country (it doesn't even necessarily require proof of citizenship).