I can't speak for the Army but I can tell you that the Air Force has the most ideal way of life. Unless you have a job like mine which has a high deployment rate you will be home with your family for most occasions. The Air Force tends to have the nicest and newest amentities whether it be gear, weapons, or vehicles. All the gear that was issued to me such as NVG's and M-4 were all brand new. They also tend to put you in the nicest hotels when you are TDY or doing training outside your home station.