The ASVAB

Yesterday I took the ASVAB. Apparently I did pretty damn good...I mean damn well. My overall AFQT score was 93. Which means I did better than 93% of everyone else that has taken it. And with the exception of some nuclear fields, (because you have to take another test to see if you qualify) I qualified for every single job in the Navy. Of course I don't plan on changing my rate, but now I know it's an option, so that's always nice. Too bad just about every job other than HM (Corpsman) and SO (SEALs) require a lot of sitting, which interests me very little.

Oh, and after the test I called my recruiter telling him my score and he seemed shocked, I can't imagine why. Upon hearing I got a 93 he immediately wanted to talk about me changing my rate to something along the lines of a translator, but that sounds like a horribly boring job, so I'll let some other egghead take the ASVAB and do it instead of me.

The Beginning of an end

Today, after much running around, mail requests, mail denials, bitter frustration, requisition forms, and general disappointment, I have finally gotten all the medical records and personal documents together that I needed to enlist in the United States Navy. My recruiter has submitted all of my information and said that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be able to leave for basic training in May or June. I've never been quite so excited for anything in my life. I've grown tired of living a mediocre life and can't wait to start a journey full of responsibility, honor, and dedication. I will try my best to keep this blog updated as I go through my various trainings and duty stations for a long time to come. I hope that this blog can be a tool for aspiring corpsman to use and better inform themselves and their families about what they can expect. I'll be going through MEPS this upcoming Wednesday and Friday. I'll be taking the ASVAB on Wednesday, followed by my physical on Friday. At least that's how we're planning it thus far.