He definitely needs to learn more. I have no clue whether or not he wants to be on a ship (he does like boating though, but has never sailed). Very good question though for him.
He loves shooting (very good at it), is shorter than 6" (however, I do believe he still may grow a few more inches). Most people think it is closer to 25 years old than 17.
He's a football player, and he power weight-lifts, very very strong -- he amazes us with his strengh. Hubby does joke though that he probably shouldn't be on a sub, with the width of his shoulders and chest, he wouldn't be able to walk through without going sideways.
Family tradition ?? Wide variety of service, so no fast and firm tradition.
I'll try to get him to pin-point more of what he wants so he can better decide which branch would be best. Thanks.
One thing I forgot to put in my original post that says much about the kind of boy we raised is this. He came home from school on 9/11/2001, and one of the first questions he asked me was how old did he have to be to join to fight those bas###ds (first time I ever heard him swear).
He was only 13 at the time, but still to this day, considers it an honor to have the opportunity to serve his country. So we're just trying to find the right place for him.