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I didnt read the whole thread yet - but not a chance in hell. As a veteran myself and knowing what I know (as the OP asked) no effen way. Hence the reason why my sailor right now (who is on deployment right now, coming home in just a few more weeks) is getting out prior to us getting married next October. His DD214 (separation papers that say he's officially a civilian- for those of you who dont know)is gonna be my snot rag at the wedding.
I'm not gonna have to explain to my kids why Daddy couldnt come to the baseball game or ballet recital. I'm not gonna pop out babies while he's playing cops and robbers overseas. For the women who can do it - good on you, I'm nt near as straong as you are. I've been on two deployments myself and the past 5.5 months (He left on May 2nd) has been the worst thing I've ever had to go through -worse than me being on deployment myself. No way could I do this for the next 10-20 years. I give major props to our service men and women....but the navy is not family oriented enough for me to feel comfortable being second best priority due to the fact that when you're military, the military HAS to be your number 1 priority. Thanks but no thanks, I gotta be number one. I cant speak for other branches of the service. Sailors belong as Sea. Being at sea means being away from the family. Sorry, no can do.
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