Post; Enlist in the Navy

jkrzos · May 24th, 2008

Howdy,

I did the same thing you are doing. Enlisting during a conflict, I did mine during Vietnam. I enjoyed my Navy time. I was stationed on board a Destroyer out of the East Coast. Things and rates were kinda simple back then. I didn't have the Medical Problem, you have, tho. You will never forget the Military time and it will have a profound effect on you. Do your best and you will go far. As the others said, try to finish your college. There are many more opportunities now, then back then. Remeber one thing and keep it in the back of your mind. Boot Camp suck(no matter what branch you're in) but it only lasts for 8 weeks. This is the military's version of making a Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, or Coastie out of you. It is the hardest for individuals to get used too. It will go away after you comply to the new set of rules and reg's. Keep your nose clean and you can make it a career. Continue your education and get your degree. Officers have more opportunities than enlisted. Better duty stations, but you have to work your way there. Hell you maybe CNO later!

Good luck with your enlistment and thank you in advance for your service.

John Krzos
Tincan Sailor
Trusty Shellback
Vietnam 65-66

My 1911 beats a 911 call!

May 24th, 2008
jkrzos Tirones	Post; Enlist in the Navy Howdy, I did the same thing you are doing. Enlisting during a conflict, I did mine during Vietnam. I enjoyed my Navy time. I was stationed on board a Destroyer out of the East Coast. Things and rates were kinda simple back then. I didn't have the Medical Problem, you have, tho. You will never forget the Military time and it will have a profound effect on you. Do your best and you will go far. As the others said, try to finish your college. There are many more opportunities now, then back then. Remeber one thing and keep it in the back of your mind. Boot Camp suck(no matter what branch you're in) but it only lasts for 8 weeks. This is the military's version of making a Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, or Coastie out of you. It is the hardest for individuals to get used too. It will go away after you comply to the new set of rules and reg's. Keep your nose clean and you can make it a career. Continue your education and get your degree. Officers have more opportunities than enlisted. Better duty stations, but you have to work your way there. Hell you maybe CNO later! Good luck with your enlistment and thank you in advance for your service. John Krzos Tincan Sailor Trusty Shellback Vietnam 65-66 My 1911 beats a 911 call!