Matt,
I fully concur with the likes of PN. I'm just passing my 36th year in the RAF and wouldn't trade a moment. It takes the bad times to remember the good. From what you say in your second post, you would appear ideal for military life. It is a schooling in 'life', you will undoubtedly meet people from within the services who will remain lifelong friends and whatever job you end up doing is generally rewarding. Pays pretty good too. Good luck.