natedog74: Military service is seen as a plus at most US companies. I don't know of any company that sees it as a negative. My outfit has many Reservists and Air National Guard folks (veterans also) and I can tell you that their service was part of the reason we hired them. Consider it carefully because it is a big commitment. Many of our people have been called up for service overseas during times of conflict. One of our Air National Guard guys is just back from 90 days in the mid east and some of our reservists have been called up for about a year now. I did it 30 years ago and wouldn't trade the experience for anything.