I joined the Navy at age 21 also, but I didn't re-enlist after 4 years. If I had kids, I probably would have done the whole 20.

I used to ride my bike to work in the Navy - could ride right up to the pier or the barge or wherever I needed to be but all the drivers had to park in centralized lots and walk or bus the rest of the way. Got waived right through the base gate and the secure area gates as well... very convenient. One of my CO's had a Navy-issued Workman tricycle and thought he was special... hA!


Subs - Bangor, Bremerton, and Mare Island

You'll be back to commuting before you know it. May you have fair winds and following seas with your new journey ahead. Thank you for your service.