In fact, the opposite can happen. Many who enter the military make rapid educational and career progress.
Doors open they never knew existed.
And later they realize that their military service was a major factor contributing to their success. Our technologically sophisticated military needs to attract smart, intelligent recruits. And because these programs are portable, a duty station change won't interrupt your progress towards that degree. In 1999 alone, over 30,000 college degrees were earned by members of the active duty military through the off-duty, voluntary education program. Click below for summaries of the two basic program types.