Pros
The satisfaction of Public service. Decent compensation and benefits. Reasonable work conditions, with great variety and challenge. Secure and reliable employment. Extremely high levels of interpersonal morale and camaradery.
Cons
Heavy hierarchy; disincentives for honesty in providing feedback to leadership. Very frequent relocations involving disruptions to family. Tendency of leadership, upon change at the top, to engage in pet "visions" or projects; a tendency to apply business concepts to military management and leadership that do not fit or are ill-considered. Very strong pressure to go along to get along, with attendant pressure to put career first, over public good. Underestimation of the value of infrastructure and staff to the success of the mission.