Don't listen to the naysayers. I've got 10+ years in the Navy and I truly love my job. I'm at sea right now as I type this reply (yes, we have internet).
I'm paid well, serve with a great bunch of people, get to see the world, enjoy excellent benefits and I don't have to enroll in Obamacare (not yet, anyways).
I would recommend the Navy to anyone interested in serving.
Thank you for sharing, Drew68. I'm a bit shocked at the responses— the only kids I know that have joined lately (past 10 years) are good, honest, conservative kids. The military members I know would be more likely to turn on the Government then U.S citizens.