Pictures of me
In Boot Camp
I have been in the military for over 7 1/2 years. I Joined the United States Navy on Jan 8, 1996, after a long decision. I had been attending college at Eastern Michigan University, and had decided that the military would be the way to go. I started my career off as a FN, not knowing that I went the wrong route. Actually I did not have a choice in this matter. I was suppose to have gone to an "A" School, but they ended up sending me as a FN. After Boot camp I was stationed in Puerto Rico, which I loved very much, but the work was very long and hard. I worked on a Tug Boat (YTB 803) I learned a lot of things there though. I learned how to be a woman in the military competing with men and having to prove myself, and to learn how to be a leader. And I also learned how to be a hard worker and to always fulfill my goals. Though I did not like my job there, I can honestly say that it made me a better person, and I now appreciate my military job even more.
After waiting two years, I was finally sent to DLI (Defense Language Institute) to learn a language. I was very happy because I was finally doing something that I really wanted to do, and I had worked hard to accomplish this.
I am now stationed in San Antonio, and I really like my job. I am now a third class petty officer, after having to give it up for so long just to get this school, and I can actually say that I am finally enjoying my military career. I hope that there is more to come for me as a military member.
Below are some various pictures from boot camp and you can see more pictures on other pages.
Click here to see picts of the actual Graduation Ceremony
If you would like a longer more detailed version of my service time, then visit my Service Time Page.
This is my boot camp picture in 1996.
This is our boot camp group picture; 1996
I am in the upper left hand corner.
This is the picture from my ATD class right
after boot camp. This is where I learned
about my FN rating. I am in the first
full row on the end on the left.
Click here to see picts of the actual Graduation Ceremony
This is me at home in Michigan on my first
leave before I went to Puerto Rico.
copyright 2002 Designs by Andrea unless otherwise noted. Nothing may be taken, reproduced or altered from this page without the express written consent of the author. The Sailor Girl above was made from a tube created by Audrie Rogers
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