Navy veteran: I would strongly discourage any good man from joining the military.

In the Navy, particularly, it is extremely difficult to remain faithful to Christ’s teachings.

You live day in and day out in the company of immoral people.

Drunkenness is extremely common, as is theft, pornography, fornication, and adultery.

Brothels in foreign ports make their wages for the year when American ships arrive.

The Navy is also extremely damaging to family life.

6-month deployments as well as numerous other underway periods steal a man’s time from his loved ones.Even while in port, 12 hour work days are the norm.

I missed about 9 months of my first born daughter’s first year because I was out to sea. The stress and strain that puts on a spouse is, in my opinion, irresponsible of a husband. 

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Submitted by Mark H.

Navy veteran: I would strongly discourage any good man from joining the military.

In the Navy, particularly, it is extremely difficult to remain faithful to Christ’s teachings. You live day in and day out in the company to immoral people. Drunkenness is extremely common, as is theft, pornography, fornication, and adultery. Brothels in foreign ports make their wages for the year when American ships arrive.

The Navy is also extremely damaging to family life. 6-month deployments as well as numerous other underway periods steal a man’s time from his loved ones. Even while in port, 12 hour work days are the norm. I missed about 9 months of my first born daughter’s first year because I was out to sea. The stress and strain that puts on a spouse is, in my opinion, irresponsible of a husband. 

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Submitted by Mark H.