Pros
The job satisfaction in the Air Force is one of the most rewarding that I could have anticipated. The system of rewards and feedback is well established. Morale is enhanced by the many opportunities provided by a dedicated agency in charge of morale and welfare. Compensation is steady and is guaranteed, unlike many civilian jobs it is rare that members are 'let go' from steady and satisfying work.
Cons
Members are required to sacrifice their family life for extended periods of time because of deployments or long hours of training or exercising. Often, leadership is taught from a management book instead of something garnered from experience. Many senior leaders also seem to be bred from this corporate and conformed book leadership, instead of being born from experiences of the battlefields.