Oh the places life takes you!

Camaero · 03-15-16, 09:14 AM

Hey guys,

I haven't posted regularly around here for a long time, but I wanted to let everyone know the strange way this website has shaped the direction of my life.

I joined in 2005 after picking up SHIII. I already loved military history in general at that time, but I didn't know much about submarines. I played the heck out of SHIII and IV, fell in love with Das Boot (the director's cut of course!), got into Dangerous Waters, etc. The whole submarine thing has really stuck with me ever since then.

Now comes the part I wanted to tell everyone. Late last year I realized I needed a new direction in life. I was doing fine, but I wasn't exactly excited about the path I was on. It lacked... experiences and adventure. So, I began to toy with different ideas. Eventually I decided to join the Navy Reserve and keep my job. I figured the reserve would allow me to add a little spice into life, without forcing me to change everything, and leave all I know behind. It felt like a safe thing to do.

But after going through MEPS and scoring high on the ASVAB, I decided a major change was actually what I wanted, if only I was brave enough to follow through with it. In the end, I followed my heart and asked my recruiters to switch my application to active duty.

After a long process, I volunteered for sub duty and signed an SECF contract a few weeks ago. A year ago I would have never believed this would be happening. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve on a submarine!

I've never even been out to sea before.

Cheers all.

03-15-16, 09:14 AM	#1
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Oh the places life takes you! Hey guys, I haven't posted regularly around here for a long time, but I wanted to let everyone know the strange way this website has shaped the direction of my life. I joined in 2005 after picking up SHIII. I already loved military history in general at that time, but I didn't know much about submarines. I played the heck out of SHIII and IV, fell in love with Das Boot (the director's cut of course!), got into Dangerous Waters, etc. The whole submarine thing has really stuck with me ever since then. Now comes the part I wanted to tell everyone. Late last year I realized I needed a new direction in life. I was doing fine, but I wasn't exactly excited about the path I was on. It lacked... experiences and adventure. So, I began to toy with different ideas. Eventually I decided to join the Navy Reserve and keep my job. I figured the reserve would allow me to add a little spice into life, without forcing me to change everything, and leave all I know behind. It felt like a safe thing to do. But after going through MEPS and scoring high on the ASVAB, I decided a major change was actually what I wanted, if only I was brave enough to follow through with it. In the end, I followed my heart and asked my recruiters to switch my application to active duty. After a long process, I volunteered for sub duty and signed an SECF contract a few weeks ago. A year ago I would have never believed this would be happening. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve on a submarine! I've never even been out to sea before. Cheers all. __________________