Tuition, Training, Housing: How to Sell the Military as the Path of Least Resistance
A US Navy veteran shared their experience of serving on the USS Nevada submarine. They reported for duty in 1985 as an unqualified third-class petty officer and left nearly six years later as a first-class petty officer. During their time on the submarine, they completed various operations and gained significant experience.
The veteran's experience took a toll on them, leaving them feeling burned out. They expressed exhaustion with the relentless operating tempo of submarine duty.
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