Who am I?

I guess some people may be reading this and wondering just who the heck am I. Well, all of you know my name or you wouldn't even be here. I joined the Navy my Senior of high school. I lived on a farm with my grandfather and had no idea what I was going to do after school. I knew I didn't want to go to college right away, as I hated being stuck in a classroom. I always wanted to be outside doing something else. I tried the Air Force and the Army but neither wanted to take me because I was such a trouble maker. As I am leaving the Air Force office somewhat broken hearted, I saw this big fat guy in a black uniform standing outside smoking a cig. He asked me if I wanted to join. Next thing I know, I am getting writtem prmission from my mother and off to boot camp I went.

I got out in 1996 and did some time with various Law Enforcement agencies. I always wanted to be a cop. I guess my 4 years in the Navy institutionalized me because I couldn't stay out too long. The year 2000 rolled around and I needed something more steady than working for the Sheriff who was about to be unelected so back to the Navy I went. I did a few years in the Army Reserves and found out really quick that I didn't want to be in that branch of service.

Well, a few schools, duty stations and years later; here I am. I am an E-6 and for those of you who have dabbled in the finest service in the military, I am a Master At Arms First Class Petty Officer. I am also a Protective Services Specialist, Range Master and Criminal Investigator. I am up for E-7 this year which is a Chief Petty Officer. I have already been approved to be screened by the Selection Board. I am simply at their mercy. Results will be out in August. I got some fingers and toes crossed.

I have a beautiful wife named Aishia and two great boys. Jason who just turned 4 and Jacob who just turned 2. I really miss all of them but Aishia is doing a great job at holding things together. There is no way in the world I could have a military career without her. Military wives have a thankless job. I certainly wouldn't want to do it.