Cool if you are looking for college money, or you have a flexible work schedule. My buddy is in the Marine reserves. He says it is really a character builder. If anything, it is worth it for the training you receive. You are basically taught how to do cool things like combat training, weapons training, physical fitness, all you have to do is give up your time for boot camp, and you still get paid for your one weeeknd a month, while still having your regular life. The downside, you go to war if they need you; my buddy was in Iraq for like 6 months or so, I think. Anyway, he hasn't had a LOT of complaints, and he is finishing his school.