Hubby to join US Military

**berserkbishop** · 5th November 09, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

And they aren't as militaristic as other branches. They have some really good MOSes that really aren't ocean-oriented. .

MM3 Bishop doesnt like the sound of this statement. Who is this Moses and why is he so good? Oh you mean Rating. Yeah. We do have some pretty sweet ratings. I am a Nuclear Machinist Mate. You make it sound like the Navy is a walk in the park. Sure we arent quite as focused on silly things like marching and cadence but most of us work on boats! Not much marching to be done there. The Navy is steeped in tradition and is just as much of a challenge as any other branch even if we arent "warriors" like our sister service.

I agree with all of the previous statements and have witnessed second hand and personally what kind of strain the service, regardless of branch, can cause on a relationship/marriage. Take that into consideration. The hardest job in the Navy is that of a Navy wife. Im sure that stands for the other branches as well.

Just a shameless plug: I feel that the Navy is under represented in this crowd of responses and I wouldnt rule it out. Most of our jobs correspond to jobs in the civilian world and we are highly sought after. Plus for a lot of rates the reenlistment bonuses rock. Oh and also accelerated advancement! I have been in a year and have been an E-4 for six months. That may not mean much to a civilian but ask some other service members how ridiculous that is!

Feel free to pm me about opportunities and straight talk about Navy life if you would like!

(sorry if I offended anyone with my first paragraph. Just like to joke at other branches expenses as well as offer an insiders view on the navy!)

Regards
MM3 Bishop