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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an officer in a somewhat similar situation, but O4 with ten years experience.  I decided to resign my commission, but it has as much to do with family considerations as money.  I didn't want to keep moving, and the promotion rates are getting rough.  They still need to cut 80,000 Soldiers by 2015.  I think it's even worse for the enlisted side.  You'd have to be willing to deploy, take a Korea assignment, or move to the middle of nowhere if you want to stay in.  This may not work for your spouse if she wants to stay employed.

Some financial things to consider:  
Do you plan to work private sector or public if you leave the military?  If you go federal public, you can purchase your time towards your civilian retirement.  You can also use your time towards a military retirement if you stay in the reserves.  Two retirement pensions would help offset the lower military pension.

What is your earning capacity after 20 years of service?  Part of the reason I'm getting out is that I'm much more marketable now.  Will you have the same ability to get a job after 20 years in the military - at your age and skill level will you be marketable for equivalent civilian positions?

Are you planning on having children?  Consider staying in if you want a child.  I stayed extra time so I could transfer my GI Bill to my child.  4 years of college at an instate school is a huge benefit.

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