electronics technician

medical officer

information systems technician

nuclear engineer

pilot

US Navy

I would wake up and put on the uniform of our countries NAVY.  Drive to the pier and proceed to do the most epic job I will ever have had in my life time.  I was an Auxiliary Mechanic on a ballistic submarine.  Be there by 7 every morning and spend my whole day training new sailors on the boat and repair auxiliary equipment through out the sub.  Studying to get qualified in numerous jobs and watch standing stations.  Divisional musters to talk about future plans while out at sea and in port.
  I learned discipline and honor in the NAVY.  Along with Hydraulics, high pressure air systems, low pressure air systems, sanitation systems, Diesel engine, radiation, security, refrigeration, pumps, fire fighting, first aid, fire arms, submarine ballistic systems, submarine operating systems, tagging out systems to be worked on, oxygen generation systems, air filtration systems, manual operation of all mechanical systems, even down to driving the submarine!  This is by far the absolute coolest job I have ever had the honor of being a part of.
  Management, or the chain of command, is incredibly responsible.  I place where they care more about their sailors then they do a multi billion dollar weapon.  I.E. machines can be repaired/replaced.  A sailors life can not.  A sailor has a family.  Safety has always been the number one priority of management on my boat and all other vessels a like.
My co-workers were just co-workers but only for a short period of time.  They later became my family.  We don't just go to work and then leave.  At some point you will live with these men while out at sea and your life will depend on them and theirs will depend on you.  Therefor a massive trust in one another will become apparent.  I love my brothers and I would give my life for them.  I know they would do the same for me.  Even if I have not been in the NAVY since March of 2011, once a Submariner always a Submariner.
  Now the hardest part of this job.  The long hours.  You get paid a salary based off of your rank and time in service.  Sometimes we work longer hours then what seems fair of what we make.  Being at sea for long periods of time.  As a Ballistic submariner we only go out for 3 months and come back.  Once we are back in port we do a stores on load and the other crew takes the sub to sea for 3 months.  See that's not all that bad.  Perfect for a married man and in some cases woman.  Since woman are now being integrated into the Ballistic Submarine force.  A submarine however is not like a surface ship.  On a surface ship you can have internet and the ability to contact your loved ones.  On a submarine, once you are out at sea you do not exist.  The purpose of a Ballistic Submarine is to be a nuclear deterrent therefore no one is allowed to know where you are at.  There are times when you can wright an e-mail that will be sent off when the boat goes to periscope depth to receive orders from in land.  This does not happen very often though.  On a surface ship you learn about new movies coming out and other such things.  Once you return to port on a submarine there is a bit of a culture shock.  All of this is something you still get used to though.  If you decide to go do something other then submarines you are constantly out at sea for 6-9 months.  But even that has a benefit that Ballistic Submariners do not get.  As a Ballistic submariner you go to a spot in the middle of the ocean designated by the chain of command and wait.  You do not get to visit foreign countries.  I have seen Hawaii 6 times and did not step foot on the island once.  Once again though you are not out patrolling the oceans, you are a nuclear deterrent.
  That was a lot of stuff that makes the job hard but the best part of the job is the new family I have.  All of the knowledge that I have gained.  My ending salary was 26,000 a year.  I was in for 4 1/2 years and I was only an E-4.  there was a time I was unable to advance because I missed the advancement test but 26,000 a year for an E-4 is a lot.
  If the military interests you I have some advice for you.  Obey your chain of command.  If your early your on time, if your on time your late.  Never be late!  If you are single then the amount of money coming in can get a bit overwhelming. since you will live in the barracks you do not pay rent.  If you are living in the barracks and you are E-3 or below you can get a rations card which gives you free meals at the galley.  A lot of stuff will become free.  DO NOT WASTE YOUR INCOME!  So your room mate has a 42" HDTV.  You don't need one.  A small plasma t.v. will cost a lot less.  Save your money!!!!!  This is how a lot of sailors and soldiers get into debt.  Buying all the things they wanted with out thinking about how it can impact their future.  I was diagnosed with adult ADHD and got a general discharge under honorable conditions.  I did not see this coming and now I have a 98  Ford Mustang Cobra I am trying to pay off.  I didn't take in to account for having a family and a sports car is not a good family car.  I also have another personal loan and a credit card that I am trying to pay off.  The best way to live in the military is to configure a life based off of $8-$10 an hour income.  All that extra money should be set aside.  Remember you don't get rich by spending.
Good luck and stay safe future brother and sisters of the U.S. NAVY.

Duties:  As a Culinary Specialist, I Operate and manage Navy messes, afloat and ashore, established to subsist Naval personnel. I estimate quantities and types of food items required, and assist Supply Officers in ordering and stowage of subsistence items and procurement of equipment and mess gear.  Check delivery for quantity and assist medical personnel in inspection for quality.  Prepare menus, and plan, prepare, and serve meals.  Maintain food service spaces and associated equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, including storerooms and refrigerated spaces. Operate and manage shipboard living quarters and shore based hotel-type quarters

Management/ Operations: Facilities Operations Manager: Oversaw various operational aspects of a three complex, 762 room lodging facility to include million dollar renovations of room 
design concepts and recreational lounges. Managed annual budget of $1.5 million dollars. 
Front Desk Manager: Supervised 35 persons involved in front desk operations 
And hospitality procedures for lodging facility. Experienced facilitator and trainer, 
performed daily cash audits and prepared occupancy and utilization reports. 
Kitchen Manager: Managed food production operations dining facilities and 
10+employees, experienced with menu design and food sanitation. Inspection equipment and floor for cleanness and slippery hazards. All area are mopped properly and kept clear. Made sure all sharp blades where properly stored and temperature log kept update.
Inventory Control: Food stock Inventory Manager: Ordered, purchased, and maintained subsistence 
Stock inventory of 500 line items valued at $300K dollars. 
Quality Assurance Officer: Inspected physical condition of equipment to maintain 
Overall safe working conditions and environments; prepared discrepancy reports, 
repair orders, and requisitioned equipment and consumable supplies. 
 Inventory Manager: Verified and kept records on inventories; tracked incoming/outgoing shipments, prepared items for shipping/storage. 
Sanitation/ Health Workplace Inspector: Conducted inspection of permanent, temporary 
Housing facilities for U.S. Navy; inspected facilities, equipment, accommodations, 
And operating procedures, recommended improvements. 
Food Service Sanitation Inspector: Developed lesson guides and taught basic food microbiology, causes and prevention of foodborne illnesses, sanitary standards for equipment and utensils, dishwashing, food preparation and handling, personal hygiene and health standards for food service personnel, food inspection and storage, and pest control in food service areas. 
Environmental Compliance Inspector: Inspected food handling facilities to ensure that handling, storage, and disposal of fertilizers, pesticides, and other Hazardous chemicals conformed to regulations; conducted field tests. 
 Occupational Health and Safety Specialist: Investigated adequacy of 
Ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect 
Employee health, comfort, or efficiency; conducted evaluations of exposure to 
Ionizing and no ionizing radiation and to noise.

Education
Feb/2002 General Mess Operation/Advanced Food Preparation (5 Weeks, 192 hour) 
Tidewater Community College, Hampton Roads/Norfolk, Virginia 23704

May/1992 Diploma
South Aiken High School, Aiken, South Carolina 29803

U.S. NAVAL SCHOOLS College Hours: 8 Semester Hour American Council on Education Credit Recommendations: 53 Semester Hour Lower division Baccalaureate/associate degree category 

Job Related Training
U.S. Navy Education/Training: 
Lodging Operations and Procedures Bachelor Quarters Fundamentals Facilities 
Management Sanitation and Safety Human 
Resource Management Principles of Management 
Principles of Supervision Food 
Service Sanitation Food 
Service Sanitation Instruction Record Keeping 
Advanced Culinary Techniques and Management

Honors, Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 
Southwest Asia Service Medal (With 2 Bronze Stars) 
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 
Kuwait Liberation Medal 
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (7) 
Meritorious Unit Commendation (3) 
Navy Good Conduct Medal (4) 
National Defense Service Medal (2) 
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 
Iraq Campaign Medal



A typical day at work on board the USS Bataan was its own experience, to be honest. There were five IT work centers, all of which were supposedly part of the same division, only three of which were similar in function. Two of those three, I was a part of: The Help Desk and the Network Operations Center (NOC).

In the Help Desk you were expected to, as one would expect, respond to user trouble calls and fix computer errors that users would experience. In the Network Operations Center, I would monitor the network and manage the network resources, performing any required maintenance and administrating user accounts. I enjoyed this job very much and actually liked getting out and talking to people as I repaired their computers. Fixing computers and network errors and making people happy as they were able to continue with their daily work was indeed a rewarding experience.

Though I enjoyed performing my job, there were many draw backs. Deployments are a thing to be expected in the military, and I don't have any complaints about being at sea for seven, or eleven as my 2011 deployment lasted four months longer than a normal deployment, months at a time, the management left much to be desired. Upon my immediate chain of command there were four chiefs, a senior chief, a warrant officer and an officer. Though they claimed to be a single division, they treated us as if we were two. The problem, however, was the incredibly obvious favoritism. One half of the division would be let out early while the other half was not. One half of the division was sent to clean while the other was not. One half of the division would receive all extra schooling, even if the school would not benefit them for the job they were actually performing, and would be better suited going towards someone else. It was essentially a debacle of clueless decisions when it came to who was benefiting what and what would benefit who.

Though I can say the management was more than enough to leave a very bitter taste in my mouth, there were many things to learn from being on the USS Bataan. For one, there are many different kinds of people in this world from many different backgrounds and cultures and each one deserves the same respect you would expect from them. Another being that just because it's not your way of doing things, doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong or bad. There are things you can learn from anyone and you can never really stop growing. You learn really fast you need to be careful in your work and do what you can to be safe yet effective. You learn that there are right ways to do things and wrong ways to do things, and you can learn from other people's mistakes as well as your own, correct those mistakes and create a better way of doing things by taking those mistakes into account. To keep a record of all your work, because you never know what you'll need in the future. There are just too many things you list all on here at once!

The hardest part of my job was definitely having to deal with stubborn, stuck-up senior petty officers and officers that you honestly, with their ethic, or lack thereof, would have never thought could put on any rank at all. I've seen people with absolutely no skill or knowledge at all advance where others who were much, much more deserving should have. It was just a very disappointing environment to work in overall.

I have experience and knowledge of medical terms and procedures accomplished on day to day tasks with various clinics for active duty patients. I have worked and maintained Medical Records along with databases, tracking systems, and maintaining BUMED instructions, regulations according to HIPAA. While working as a supply officer I was personally responsible for the replacement materials and supplies ordered through military contractors and systems.  Annual budget that was managed was $30,000 annually while working three years holding this position for Third Marines in Hawaii.  As the Health Records Administrator I was responsible for maintenance of all records under my command.  Duties performed included proper management of data recording, proper filling of medical documents, location tracking, and annual verification procedures.  As Preventive Medicine Representative I performed immunization and chemoprophylaxis of active duty personal.  Also among the duties was to record and manage immunization schedules according to regulation if immunization was a series set.  Reports were necessary to email to Commanding Officers weekly to obtain over 95% accuracy rate in data basing with immunizations in the MRRS systems.  Physical Exams Petty Officer was a job that I had to manage times and dates for active duty personnel to complete a full military physical for deployment, special duty assignments, or separation purposes.  Among those duties I would draw blood for lab work submitted through CHCS.  I also would have to perform their Audiograms and was responsible for daily calibrations of the Audio Booth as an Audio Technician.  As a Sick Call Corpsman I performed many procedures and had a lot of experience writing proper SOAP notes and aiding a Physician’s Assistant, Doctor, or Independent Duty Corpsman at any given time.  At the time I had to perform physical assessments along with other procedures such as sutures, incision and drainage, nail removal, and performance of reductions or replacement of dislocated joints.  While being a Training Petty Officer I was responsible for command briefs with content of deployment hazards, sexual transmitted disease awareness, and other military or medical knowledge according to the command schedule.  As a MCMAP instructor with Marines I helped aid in training of the Marines Martial Arts Program in all levels of belt training Tan through Black belt.  Helping Marines and Sailors obtain higher hanks throughout their time at commands I was attached to.  As a FMF Corpsman I had to perform many of these duties on a daily basis.  I was a part of a smaller command so the opportunity to learn all these skills was wide open.  While in Iraq on my deployments I was the Field Medic and performed emergency medicine given the situation and had to take care of the Marines health when idle at the base or in the field.  I may not have to perform these duties at the next position I hold but I will put the same effort to learn new material and my experience of teamwork to ensure that the job requirements are met and that the mission of the organization are satisfied or maintained.

If you are looking for some structure, stability, and a stable paycheck in your life then the Navy is the way to go.  I didn't agree with everything that they preached about, but ultimately it is what you make of it and what your attitude is.  The reward for putting in the time is well worth if after you are done, whenever you choose to get done.  The benefits provided to you far outweigh anything you might receive anywhere else.  If there was a negative aspect to the job/work environment it would be the people you might work or serve with, however, even then, your attitude dictates how far you want to go and what you want to get out of it.  Typical days are contingent on where you might be stationed.  Shore duty is usually a regular 7-3, 8-4 workday, maybe shorter/longer with different hours depending on your duty station.  Sea duty is usually arduous, but rather rewarding (at least for me).  Days at sea are long and the work is hard, but you get to travel to many different places you probably would never have went to and there was an immense satisfaction in knowing that you were doing something important to serve and protect your country.  As I alluded to previously the negative aspect of the job and quite frankly the hardest too would be the management and workplace culture.  Upper management (CO/XO/CMC/DH) are usually easy to work with and very professional.  It is usually the lower levels of management/supervising that are hard to work with because of some skewed ideologies that have been passed down to them from when they were just junior enlisted (sounds like any other job, but somehow it is more magnified in the military).  This might not be the case with everyone, but rather is a reflection on what I dealt with.  Everyone will have their own experiences.  Again, as I said before, ultimately it is what your attitude is.  If you have a goal to do your 4 years and leave then do your 4 years and leave honorably.  Keep your head down and work hard without so much creating a ruckus and you will be fine.  Some other things that I wasn't particularly fond of were pre-deployment underways (I know that it was necessary, but honestly I would rather be on deployment for a full year) and the shipyard periods.  The most enjoyable part of the job for me was being out to sea, visiting new ports, immersing myself in different cultures, and at the end when I was getting out.  There is no better feeling than getting that DD-214.  Fleet Weeks are another enjoyable aspect of the job.  To connect with the greater community as a service member is a gratifying experience and something I will never forget.  Other perks of the job would be military discounts (who doesn't want that), TRICARE (Dental, Vision, Health Insurance, etc.), TSP (the governments 401K), 30 paid vacation days a year, housing and food allowance, special duty pays, and the option of the MGIB or Post 9/11 GI Bill.  In closing, again, the military is what you make of it and how you carry yourself.  Your attitude and drive will dictate how you want your 4-6 years or career to go.  It isn't the easiest or most glamorous job, but the time you invest will have a residual affect on you as a person for the rest of your life.

There are many things the Navy can offer you. 
30 days paid vacation
401K 
Medical and Dental benefits
Job security (that is if you come in and do the basic part of your job).
Advancement
Travel to far away lands
Training in a technical field.
Comradery.
Support centers for self and family.

There is a catch to all this:
A normal 40 hour work week is far and few, every less heard of when you are being deployed. Reality 12-16 hour days 7 days a week is what one should expect while deployed. This is all depending on what you are doing and where you are going.

If you are a family man be prepared to missing kids growing up, but know that you have a steady pay check with benefits that will provide a stable home-front to a point for being stable. Still puts a lot of pressure on a family when only one parent is around.

That can who is a cancer at your work, can't just fire the guy. If he is really bad he will eventually get the boot. This is not the case for all people and not all of them can be moved to some where else just because they are a cancer. When that guy is getting the same pay and not working... yes it sucks, but this is the case non-military as well.

Training in a technical field... here is where things can get iffy. You are being trained by so called experts in your field. Some of them are great and well some are not. You will find out that more times than not training is conducted at light speed just so they can maximize their time off.  Training on the job is another issue that just does not happen like it should. There are more times than not where mission is more important and people don't always get to learn what they need to so they are successful. There are some areas in the Navy who do better in this area than others. This can be a luck of the draw.

 I am not saying the Navy is a bad place. People you work with can sure make a bad job a heck of a lot more bearably just because of the comradery. At the end of a 16 hour work day and mission was met because of the hard work put in is one of the best feelings ever.

Travel is another great thing about the Navy, I have seen more in my life time because of the Navy than if I would have never joined back in the day. Do we always get the best places to see, no. The experiences with the great people I have meet made it fun and exciting either way.

Medical and Dental: they are not bad but not the best. Many companies out there offer a plan that does not even compare to what is being offer on active duty. Just remember if you don't like the doc you are seeing you have that ability to get a new one. 

Paid vacation is great but you may not always get to use it when you want to, on deployment sorry you are not going. Also you can't just call in sick because you want to or have the flu. Need to see a doc that day and they have to excuse you from work.
 
Pay is okay but does not get better until you put on a little rank, which is not hard to do with a little studying and good work ethic to get the evaluations to help promote you. Yes the buddy buddy club does exist, this will not change where you go. Also working those long hours while deployed, yeah sorry no OVER TIME PAY for you. This is a salary style job. Do the math you can find military pay charts online. 

Bottom line the Navy is what you make it.

A Typical Day at Work
A typical day at CSG-10 is structured, operationally intense, and mission-driven. Personnel begin early with morning briefs, operational updates, and coordination with subordinate commands such as Submarine Squadrons 16 and 20, Trident Refit Facility, and the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic. Days are filled with oversight of submarine readiness, inspections, deployment preparations, and staff coordination meetings. There's a heavy emphasis on readiness reporting, problem-solving, and maintaining clear communication across the command and with higher headquarters (SUBLANT).

What I Believe I Learned
Working under CSG-10 provides deep insight into strategic deterrence operations, high-level leadership decision-making, and inter-agency coordination. You gain expertise in force generation, operational certification processes for SSBNs/SSGNs, and the administrative management of over 9,000 joint personnel. There is also a significant professional growth in handling classified material, managing operational tempo, and maintaining mission integrity under pressure.

Management
Management at CSG-10 is results-oriented and structured around Navy values—honor, courage, and commitment. Senior leadership is generally very experienced, with a focus on accountability, precision, and mission execution. Decisions are data-informed and aligned with broader strategic goals. Communication from the top can be formal but is usually clear and purposeful. Supervisors set high standards and expect subordinates to perform with minimal micromanagement.

Workplace Culture
The culture is professional, focused, and steeped in the traditions of the Submarine Force. There's a strong sense of pride in the mission—supporting the Navy’s strategic deterrence capability. Morale is mission-tied: when boats deploy on time or complete certifications successfully, there's shared satisfaction. Teamwork, resilience, and discipline are cultural pillars, and camaraderie is strong among those who’ve worked through high-stakes operations together.

The Hardest Part of the Job
The most challenging part of the job is the high operational tempo and the constant readiness demands. Schedules shift with deployment needs, and coordination between multiple commands and support units can be taxing. The gravity of working with strategic assets means that mistakes are not tolerated, and the mental load is significant.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job
The most rewarding part is knowing your work contributes directly to the nation’s strategic defense. Supporting submarines as they deploy on critical missions, watching junior personnel grow under strong leadership, and seeing the fruits of coordinated, disciplined teamwork are all highly fulfilling. There’s a tangible sense of purpose that sets this command apart.

This is the best job I have ever had with benefits and scheduling. The offer an early child hood degree that is paid t become a lead teacher and lots of training. There is room to promote and transfer so it is really goodBeing a government employee for the Navy, specifically at the CDC (Child Development Center) as a lead preschool teacher, offers a wealth of benefits and opportunities that make the role exceptionally rewarding. 

Compensation and Job Security:
One of the most appealing aspects is the comprehensive compensation package. As a government employee, you typically enjoy a stable and competitive salary. Additionally, you have access to paid holidays and sick time, which are crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Having these benefits ensures that you can enjoy quality time off without worrying about financial constraints or risking your job security.

Promotions and Career Advancement:
The Navy CDC values career growth and acknowledges hard work through promotions and bonuses. There's always room to move up the ladder, offering a structured path for career advancement. You are encouraged to pursue higher positions, which aligns with your professional goals, and the department actively supports upward mobility within its ranks.

Educational Support:
One of the standout perks is the assistance with educational pursuits. The Navy often provides financial support for further education, enabling you to advance your knowledge and skills. This initiative not only aids personal development but also ensures that the quality of care and education provided to children remains top-notch.

Retirement Benefits:
Another significant advantage is the robust retirement plan. As a government employee, you can look forward to a secure and structured retirement plan, knowing that your future is well taken care of. This peace of mind is a huge benefit, allowing you to focus on your duties without worrying about what comes next after your career.

Positive Work Environment:
Working at the CDC as a lead preschool teacher means you are part of a nurturing and supportive community. You get to work in an environment that is focused on growth, both for the children you teach and for your own professional journey. You have the opportunity to positively impact young minds, which is incredibly fulfilling.

Comprehensive Health Benefits
Government employees typically have access to comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. This ensures that you and your family are well protected, providing another layer of security and well-being.

Overall, being a government employee for the Navy at the CDC as a lead preschool teacher is filled with rewarding experiences and substantial benefits. From job security and excellent compensation packages to career growth opportunities and educational support, this role offers a fulfilling and secure career path. You'll be part of a supportive community that not only values your contributions but also invests in your future.

Serving in the U.S. Navy will be a somewhat different experience for everyone, depending on your specialty and the platform you work in.

I worked in the submarines force, on a "fast-attack" submarines. These are small boats that go out to sea a lot, where you'll be sharing very limited space with 150 other sailors--away from civilization (under water weeks/months at a time with no internet). I was an Nav ET onboard my boat, and so my division and I were responsible for a lot of different electronic equipment (mostly navigation-related) on the submarine. There was always some kind of maintenance to perform on these systems.

When you sign your first U.S. Navy contract, you commit to 4-5 years of "sea" duty. This means that, after bootcamp and your training school, Navy admin decides which sea-going command to send you to. If you were an excellent student in your training school, you'll most likely get to pick the area of your first command. I got my first-pick choice to be stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Don't count on having this option, though.
 
**IMPORTANT** Your work day and how long you spend at home port is COMPLETELY determined by what tasking your command is accomplishing and where. What I mean by this is, on any given day you could either work until around the prescribed end of day (usually 4 pm), or shorter/longer than that. And that's not including duty days, where you typically spend over 24 hours standing duty on your ship. On top of all this, expect your command to go out to sea a lot (with only 1-2 week breaks in-between). In short, this job requires EXTREME flexibility when it comes to schedule and relocation.

There is a lot of advancement opportunity in the U.S. Navy. Normally, the shittier your job AND how good you are at your job will determine how quickly you gain rank. Your job specialty is described as your "rate" (you'll sign a rate-specific contract at MEPS), and some of these rates have terrible advancement quotas all year round. There is a cap as to how many sailors in each rate get promoted for each cycle.

Show up to work on time with a clean shave and a satisfactory uniform, and you'll do just fine. You're going to hear that expression a lot, because it's very easy to lose sight of WHY you joined the U.S. Navy and the BENEFITS attached to even serving just one contract (again, 4-5 years.) The pay and job security are top tier, but that's contingent on you consistently following the rules and listening to your supervisors. You learn very quickly what rule violations lose you rank (which affects your pay) and gets you kicked out of the U.S. Navy.

**ONE LAST NOTE** Your job climate, a.k.a. "command climate", is based on how well your supervisors manage the command. One of the worst aspects about my previous service in the U.S. Navy was my submarine's poor command climate. It got to a point where I wanted nothing to do with my peers outside of work and after my one and only contract served. Learn to be mentally and socially independent from your workplace (a.k.a. don't buy into the "comradery" bullcrap for a command that constantly screws you over.)

A typical day usually meant constant drilling, systems maintenance and repair, supervising a variety of on demand work parties, rate and rank training, physical and educational training after hours, signing off crewmen on a variety of tasks, weapons training, fire fighting and damage control training, in port shore patrol, quarter deck as well as perimeter security details. Working with other departments under the newly formed minimum manning system, requisitioning parts required to service hi tech systems used in navigation, ship control and monitoring, aviation landing systems for helicopters, writing family and reading 3 month old mail, how to shower with two, five second bursts, etc.

Dealing with irrational crewman, difficulties with having to work shore patrol and other security details for my military duties and the associated political problems with crew at the end of the day. How to make things work when your at sea, thousands of miles from home, technical problem solving. Achieved an associates in electronics and many system certifications. Love for the UCMJ, greater understanding of my Country and what makes it special, having good friends with a common goal and bond is very important, as well as rewarding.

I was management my self and it varied from conscientious, hard working and trust worthy to self serving, back stabbing, back sliding, alcoholics just putting their time. For the most part, I respected my superiors and subordinates and was eager to help them when I could, they felt the same way about me. Some people were quick to prejudice me over age, rank and time in service, the dues issue, enlisted as a teenager.

This varied a lot, Navy can be very clickish when it comes to associations and interactions with different departments. Being an NCO and having to work with shore patrol often makes you the guy most people would rater avoid, in fear of you learning of a weakness or not having any reason to get to know you because your duties are different. I had systems all over the ship so my biggest problem was that I couldn't be in three places at once and people only care about their problem. My best experience was new ship construction, positive, hard working crew. My worst experience was a vetted crew with a variety of sins and bad attitudes from being at sea to long.

Being forced to discipline a fellow shipmate and live on board with his resentment and often that of his friends. Not being home for three years due to needs of Navy, critical rank. I believe in the rules and held myself to them but this puts you at odds with most, little support at times, depends on Command and personnel. Too much time at sea.

I enjoyed trouble shooting problems, advancement, different sights, supervising details, helping others, systems training, weapons training, being respected and serving my Country.

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