What the Navy has done for me? Inspired from shipmates.. USS PELELIU..

What the Navy has done for me ? Inspired from my shipmates. USS PELELIU ,,
 What the Navy has done for me? Honestly it saved me from myself. Before I joined the Navy I was doing what every Young person was doing going to college, working part time, studying partying playing around. The problem was I spent too much time chasing skirts than studying. I mean I managed to get my degree , but I was so into partying and having a good time, My personality was very in mature. I applied for so many law enforcement jobs, it was ridiculous.. Finally i decided to enlist in the Navy. But get this I finally received a job offer from the US Marshall's , two weeks into boot camp.. Wow.. But I'm committed and I did my time. I saw many ports around the world and seen many sights and scenes.. The women around the world are beautiful and fun! I had a blast because I'm always the center of attention , whether I want it or not. Its just my karma , my center,, but after time I accepted my role and just went with it. It was expected of me at every port visit and I never disappointed my shipmates or liberty buddies.
 But the Navy gave me direction , it gave me purpose and soon after I got married and began raising kids , it was a shck at first , but through time I guided my kids into what they are. They were able to see Japan, Italy , Philippines and experience alot of things kids their age never can imagine or dream about. I did the coaching thing , the proud parents at school events , the football games , the guitar performances. I'm so lucky to have energetic and talented kids. I thank the navy for giving me the support to do all those things. 
 In addition the Navy has given me security , I have a beautiful home , with paid off cars and money in the bank and benefits for myself and kids, I mean I get to go to school when I retire and i don't pay a thing, in fact I will be able to save money. I also will receive a retirement pay and disability pension. What else can I ask for after a brief 20 year stint. Yes, believe it or not 20 years go by so very fast. Sure i made mistakes and I said many things I should not have said, but hey don't we all? We live and learn, it what we call life. But the navy has given me advice , training when I messed up and also has rewarded me with recognition , training skills , and of course money and financial security. The Navy is not for everyone is takes alot of commitment and sacrifice to be away fro months at sea , and do dangerous jobs in dangerous lands. But now that its finally winding down, I had a blast, DESPITE all the heart aches , the long watches , the constant training and retraining and at times boredom and depression. I usually don't have long episodes , but it comes and goes, I always try to be positive like my blood type B POSITIVE...HEHEHE, I look a life and situations as just passing ships at night , everything comes and goes, nothing .last forever , whether its happiness or sadness, its just a rite of passage in life, Its the cycle of life , it took a while to understand that , but I feel and believe that very much. You need to look forward and enjoy each day , life is so unpredictable.. I enjoy each day as its my last , because God only knows if it is.. We should dwell on the past or day dream about the future , the best times of your life is now.. !! Yes, indeed the navy has given me a sense of direction and soon a retirement income and opportunities for higher learning and a new career with the knowledge and experience I received while standing watch over the United States of America.. I'm looking forward to the challenges that await a transitioning veteran of foreign wars and I'm hyped up to share my leadership and passion for life !! Take Care until my next story.. THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2011