My final days of Military life.. Oct 23,2012,,

My final days of Military life..Inspired by Barry Barnett...
 It seems the days , weeks and months have blown by faster than i realized. Its so near now , my finals days are filled with happiness , joy and fond memories.. I keep reuniting with old shipmates from the past , like today I met up with Barry Barnett , gosh I hope I didn't butcher his name , but it was so nice to see him as a proud and happy first class. I definitely see him becoming a khaki,, he deserves it , back in the day he accepted great challenges and did them well. But our talks changed to , what happened to the Navy>? I mean, on our last Command USS PRINCETON CG 59 , it was my best sea duty , the many friendships and memories are boundless. I had a terrific time as the Commands " Mailman" Yes, I was so popular with the folks. maybe at times too much , as they would ask me about their mail when I was in line for chow , at chow , in the head, ships store,, or just plain walking around the ship.. I miss those days., we had a brotherhood, we had a bond that I no longer see in today's Navy. I see back stabbing , jealousy , rats, and lowlifes that think making someone look bad is the way to advance. To get someone in trouble is the way to get a good image or perception. I was or never will be the one that will do that. I like to see everyone do well, and I'm happy when people advance or get awards. I was never a award hound or Sailor of the year kind of guy, I don't like that kind of attention. I like to know for my humor , or jokes or pop locking or boxing skills. But as afar as professional stuff , I never engaged in it,. Perhaps or to be honest it did affect my career, I didn't get the right awards or recognition.. But I'm ok with that. In a few days I go on terminal leave and all that stuff is just going to be show box or shadow box stuff hunged up on a wall. Im not saying My career wasn't important , because it is , I was able to purchase a beautiful home  and have cool cars , My 4x4 truck and my Muscle Car " Black Beauty " and of course the family van with a bad ass DVD and stereo and gaming system.. The Military also is giving me money for myself and kids to finish their school and has provided that for my loving wife too. I'm so proud of my family to last and endure my many deployments and sea time. I know they enjoy my company and sharing time with them playing Madden 13 , and or cruising around with my Muscle car or 4x4. I know I cant relive or bring back those lost years , but as of now until the day I die , I can spend quality time with my family and get reconnected. Its so fun.. being home for the family.. Military life is stressful on all accounts.. I never realized that until just recently by just listening to My wife and kids say to me.. You have been away along time.. I know I made alot of sacrifices to provide for my family and I know my next 20 - 40 years I spend with them will be so joyous and wonderful.. Yup my final days are fast approaching , I will soon be wearing my uniforms for the last time.. and put away in sea bags and locked up until I'm called back to action.. heaven forbid!! I know I will cherish my last 3 days on Active Duty , before I go on terminal separation leave. Its a great feeling to know The Navy has granted me all this time to transition and get ready fro my next phase in life.. Which is finish up my Information Management degree and apply for a new career as a Consultant ,  Quality assurance Inspector and or Programs Manager. I know I will give my next career the full passion that i did with my Naval career.. To my family and friends ,, get set .. I'm coming out !!!
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