Thank you for your service!
I hate to say it, but I am not too bullish on the future of design. See more thoughts here. If you were my kid, and you might be young enough to be depending on how long you served in the Army, I’d probably tell you to pursue a career field that can withstand AI and channel your appreciation for design and music into a hobby, creative outlet or side hustle.
Those guys all do great work. You’ve done some homework, so good for you.