The New Navy.. based on shipmates opinions..

THE NEW NAVY.. based on Shipmates opinions.. 
  Today's Navy is different from the old days.. Is that good or bad, It's different! I mean back in the day , they had fan room counseling , blanket parties , in other words , no counseling chits , more like fists of fury, and then back to normal.. But today is alot of counseling chits , verbals,, etc,, I've written people up in my day but in the few months on board this command , I have written more chits , ever , in my career. Hands down, this has been the most stressful , painful , frustrating experience. The young bloods ask me how did u do it? Serve 20 years.. I say .. discipline , mind strength and extreme patience. I'm not saying I said or done things that were inappropriate or demeaning , but you live and learn. If you don't like being told things , or being micro managed , or built up then destroyed in in one day. I suggest you avoid Military service. Because you will run the gamut from excitement to boredom, to fear , to anger to frustration, to what the hell? In a matter of minutes or hours. Many times , you need to be able to shake off the emotions , and go on. You will be tasked beyond belief and expected to perform at levels you Can never imagine in the civilian world. You are expected to be on top of things at a young age. I see these young kids and everyone , including myself expect these kids to step up. Fairly or unfairly I expect you to hold your own, whether its standing watch , or fire fighting , We expect you to do your thing. I know at times I get nervous about things and I'm a 19 year veteran, but I push my fears and insecurities and Press on.. Its what a true sailor or sea warrior does, he or she finds a way, no matter what. But my desire and pride in myself is what gets me through the obstacles and qualification's I need to do. I also have a loving and caring wife and two wonderful sons who look up top me to do whats needed. Standing 12 hour watches in the heat of the gulf , or low vis on the cold California coastline. You name it I do it, working parties , causative research , reports , many times all that I mentioned in one day. That's why Sailors , when that call goes out .." LIBERTY CALL , LIBERTY CALL,, " WE know what to do,, drink merry , relax, music ,sports , working on cars,whatever , you need to de compress and do what you like or love to do.. Because every day in the navy is different and has challenges and frustrations that only a sailor or military member knows.. Civilians you think you , but you have no idea,, until you do it.. It's true when it comes to Military life,, you can find out whose real and whose a poser.. easy,.. Because certain terms " FTN " Sound powered phones , waterlines..., BA status,, SK , LS,, AIR DALE .. unless you been in , you have no clue.. But those who know .. Carry on ship mates.. because we all want that one things job security and ultimately the retirement -- that lifetime check that goes with you forever.. Is is worth it? Right now ,, It feels like a chore , but when that retirement day comes and that monthly check keeps coming in year after year,, then it will be significant..Today's Navy is tough , the PTS , HYT, the new PFA standards are all going to filter out the gung ho . sailors.. My advice.. Be aggressive , get educated and save your money , and if that dreaded days comes for you to leave.. You are ready.. Because life is cruel, it waits on no one.. Ready or not.. time wasted not pursuing your goals and dreams is time lost. I know Ive said sea time is lost time. But in the end I get paid for it.. For those with no job or income lost time is lost time.. and the more you wait or hesitate , the farther you get , because time lost is gone forever.. Letting time go , and thinking about what you want is truly wasteful time , in order to get what you want you have to live life and pursue goals.. I deserve all that I have and have no shame in what I buy or own. Because I stood the 1000 watches and worked the hundreds of working parties and spent many years away from family to build and create a solid foundation for my family's future. The New Navy is better , but you have to stay ahead to stay in.. The days of just hanging on, are over.. Only the best survive and the ones that are able to change and adjust.. 
GO NAVY . STAY NAVY...!! But it takes alot of work , patience and desire.. THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2011..