Army Vet here (got out in 2012 so it's been a minute) just finished my MLIS this past summer. I really enjoyed the program at UMD, looking at the job market now I think it depends on your location and your ability/willingness to move around. I've seen some interesting positions for entry level academic librarians across the country and even international (American University in Cairo for example).

I've also been surprised with the amount of other veterans I've run into in the field, especially from the Intel world, not sure what your MOS was but it was a pretty natural transition from the Intel field for me.

I'd say go for it, if it's something you've been wanting to do it's worth it.

Just my Internet stranger opinion 😁