Your spouse/family will be at the mercy of Uncle Sam, just like you will be. Don't want to move again? Too bad: Needs of the Air Force come before needs of your family. Plan on moving every 3-4 years. It's not going to be easy if your wife is a professional, unless she has a career in something that is easier to find (nursing comes to mind). Most of the Air Force wive's I knew (including my own) didn't have much of a choice in employment. The Air Force has a habit of putting bases in sparse areas. There are lots of house wives in the military with lots of kids to keep them busy. There are lots of groups and activities on base for military families. Most spouses will have their clubs and hobbies to keep them busy, but depending on the spouse, military life may drive them crazy. This was a major factor in my decision for leaving active duty for the Air National Guard.