I think going to the military is a good thing because you contribute something for your home country which honors you for your work!
On the other side it's just twisted. All the generals treat you like rubbish. If you don't achieve all the instructions or rules you'll end in cellular confinement.
Another gain is that you really train your body and get exercised. You also learn to assert oneself and get autonomous.The military offers you good and special education, for free!
On the other hand you're just wastin' your time. You're immolating one year for military, ONE YEAR! In this time you could earn money or start studying!
The reason why the most of young men decide to go to the military is, you might get into a good company, where you can find good friends! You'll make good and bad experiences and you'll be able to tell your kids funny stories from this time!
Fact is just the strange guys go to the military by choice. So the ordinary man, like me, are pissed of the military. However they go to the military service to get pissed and having an united and great time. Make the best out of it!
So I guess I'm going to the military service...maybe ;)