Still think your not missing out on anything??
I know they were trying to be helpful.
You do get money you know..
I can't imagine ...with a gun doing assault courses
So it wasn't just my parents with this notion of the armed forces subsidising your degree. Did they not realise the whole point of joining up is to fight for your country? It's not a free ticket on a cruise ship around the world while they programme you as if you were a cyborg, to perform occupations of your choosing, in their secret underground lair and shape you into a well rounded, qualified, dignified, soldier ....