(USS Los Angeles, 2003)

May 19, 1993 Wyoming (Evanston) -› Utah (Salt Lake City) -› California (San Diego)

After I took my ASVAB, the recruiter was excited to tell me I was qualified for any Navy job. Yipee! After some consideration, I decided that "linguist" would be a great job; I mean, how many other people would wear a three-piece suit and carry a glock?

May 20, 1993 California (San Diego)

Wow. They yell a lot- it's not just "in the movies." This sucks. I haven't been on the verge of tears this many times since Pa shot "Ol' Yeller." I have no idea what is going on. I can't believe I joined the frickin' military.