@alltoosteph: Part one | 12 years later, and joining the Navy is still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made 4 years on active duty and 8 years in the reserves. I don’t think I fully understood at 21 just how much this decision would change my life. Here’s just a little of what military service has made possible for me: 🤍 Earned my bachelor’s AND master’s degrees without paying out of pocket for the education I completed through my benefits. 🤍 Purchased our home with ZERO down payment using my VA loan benefits. We even negotiated seller concessions that helped us pay down debt. 🤍 Made friendships that will genuinely last a lifetime. 🤍 Affordable healthcare coverage for my family of four. 🤍 An additional source of income and a little extra financial security through the reserves. 🤍 Opportunities to travel, experience new places, and meet people I never would’ve otherwise. 🤍 And SO many additional benefits and opportunities along the way. Has every part of military life been easy? Absolutely not. But would I make that same decision again? Without a doubt. And the best part? I’m still benefiting from that decision 12 years later. If you’ve ever considered joining the military, whether active duty or Reserves, I’m always happy to chat! #navylife #military
