PO2 [Petty Officer Second Class] Michael De Leon details his journey from California civilian to a first term Sailor in the US Navy.

He covers the below topics and more:

Picking his job in the Navy
Entering with a record of speeding/parking tickets
Sustaining a relationship/marriage entering and during service
Pipelining from A-school to special training
Working a crew shift schedule
Benefits of staying vs. benefits of getting out the military
Color Guard Duties
Working a shore duty in Denver, CO
Life in the Navy when you are not on ship duty