Tricare Prime, however, leaves the member with virtually no choice in terms of healthcare provider, which may make the free service not worth the lack of freedom when is about patient care. Overall pension comparison the following graph illustrates how a teacher from two districts compares to a commander or captain in the us navy. The values ​​are based on an annual inflation rate of 2% and represent the annual pension compensation. In the year 2039 it is estimated that Captain Susie would have received compensation approximately $53,000 more than Reston Superintendent Sally. Chart 1: Comparisons of Superintendent and Military Retirement Pay Conclusion It appears that Susie has made the correct career choice when it comes to happiness, pay, benefits, and retirement benefits . However, it is important to remember that money is not everything and those who teach and those who serve in the military must have a passion for their career choice and a desire to serve their country and/or community. In the long term, the military has pros and cons, but in Susie's case it provided greater income (as shown in chart 1), travel opportunities, and a higher retirement return than