I was able to experience France, Portugal, Dubai, Bahrain, Italy, Greece, & Turkey. 4 of those were experienced on multiple visits. I also got to live in SC, NY, VA, & CA. Some of those sucked, but it got me out Texas for awhile and I got to experience some stuff.
I had a great sense of pride when I completed the nuclear pipeline. I actually had to put a little work in for once.
Uncle Sam paid for my bachelors degree with tuition assistance and I have only begun to tap into my GI Bill.
Finding a job isn't the most difficult thing in the world with this experience.
I even dodged airline baggage fees there for awhile. That's cooler than it sounds.
I also get to go to the VFW with my Grandpa now and actually belong there.
I smiled for every second on the day that I got my DD-214, but I am still glad that I did it.