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Getting out of where I was

I looked at my bills and looked at my paycheck working at a restaurant and said "F this, I'm going straight to the recruiter. The Navy was the closest one and I drove the 40 miles right after I gave my notice. Best decision I ever made.

i did not want to end up like everybody else in my town

My family was a Gold Star family. My father was killed while serving. My ancestors served in every war back to the French Indian Wars. it was tradition.

For me, it wasn't a who, as much as it was a what. I grew up in Wyoming and there were no real possibilities for jobs for me. The Army offered me an opportunity to learn skills.

My brother was in the Navy, so naturally I had to join the Marine Corps.

Me. I was a radical teenager. Needed direction.

I myself decided to join the Military after high school. because I wanted to serve my country.

No one individual influenced me. I came from a long line of servicemen. I did break from family tradition by joining the AF. (Four generations of Leahys had served in the Fighting Irish). I never regretted my decision to join the AF. I did a lot of traveling, got married to another airman, and earned my B.S. during the eight years I served.

My Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Jennsen. He told me exactly what to expect. With no bs.