Congratulations! Once you're in you'll see how many people are in debt and have to keep paying those DAMN college loans off. Make sure you do all the schooling you can get with the Navy. No money out of your pocket!

I'm already debt free! Lol I'm blessed man I leave in 5 days

Hope everything went well!

I'm back dude!!! Bootcamp was hell but I got through it! I have so many goals for 2017

Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the videos that I'm about to put out :D

Joy Whit From VA as well and I ship out in a month. Right next to the base too basically😂

Good luck with everything!

Yooo he is Salvadorian, I am half Salvadorian too and hopefully joining as an Officer. That's pretty neat!

+Sierra No thank you! You're comment makes me want to work harder xD

Thanks Kenia :P

You won't want to return if you leave lol

+Nina Luna Are you still abroad? I'm happy you understand my message to everyone :D

I came back home to graduate but I'm moving back to Japan at the end of March to work!

+Nina Luna Awesome! Work in Tokyo?

+Traveling with Jose Saitama!

+Joshua Cook If you need any help with anything let me know!

+Traveling with Jose i grew up in Japan & plan to station there & hope to make it home again while in the Navy ahahah

The chances to get stationed there are more slim because they have their own military presence but it's not impossible. Remember you can't always believe what a recruiter says their job is to get you in, sometimes with farfetched information lol If I were you I would just do all the research online and then go see him. Work on your ASVAB and be ready to work. Hope this message isn't too late!

Rock Sky - What?

I still don't know exactly what I want to study but now the debt that comes from it, won't be at the back of my mind. When I was in high school I also wanted to live in either Japan or South Korea. I am glad I joined instead of just going straight out there. You'll grow a lot in the military and it'll prepare you for anything else you might have to deal with in life. I was in your place just a few years ago and I don't regret making the decision I made. Just make sure you study for your ASVAB so you don't get stuck with a job you don't like.

That's what I've been doing so haven't had time to edit videos XD

One of my supervisors did that and it's going great for him but with the family ordeal, all I can say is communication is key in every aspect. Keep them informed at all times.

If their real friends it'll work itself out

Wish you the best. It'll be hard for the family but once you settle in it's up to you to make the most of it.

I wish you the best in your journey!! Since you have your Bachelors you should see if you can join as an officer.

I got to choose. I didn't choose Japan exclusively but I chose overseas orders. I hear some people don't have any choice at all.

+Kevin Farrell You know I always hear people say maybe I should have done Army or Marines! Take your pick now and go for it don't think about what could've been but what you're going to do with the decision you already made. Also those Army and Marine guys sometimes think they should've joined the Navy. Thanks xD

+Traveling with Jose haha yeah I have tattoos that disqualify me from the Marines but if I had to decide between army and navy I feel like I'd prefer navy

+Kevin Farrell Go for it! Good luck.

+Kevin Farrell Keep in mind that one day your home might be a ship and you'll spend a lot of time out to sea.

+Traveling with Jose I've been thinking about that and I don't think I have a huge problem with that

Hey Adam, I couldn't reply earlier since I was on deployment but do your research before you go to them. They aren't always looking out for your best interest! Before you go look up all the jobs the Navy offers and make sure you study hard for the ASVAB. I wish I would have joined right after Highschool so don't let the time pass by. I went to community college knowing I didn't want to do it. I just met someone who graduated college 10 years ago and she's still paying off her debt...

Adam R it's been a year but do you what you want. You could always do community college or better yet university and they'll pay for it.

Yeah I've seen his videos! He works really hard on his youtube channel. We were stationed in Japan around the same time. Good luck with joining

Awesome! Good luck with everything. Let me know how it goes :D

Traveling with Jose I will! :)

The earlier the better!

It's funny because I appreciate VA, DC, MD more since joining but I still don't want to go back. Let me know how everything goes.

I hope you get what you want! Traveling will broaden your mind and outlook on life. You'll learn a lot about yourself that you don't realize when you are in your normal environment.

+Traveling with Jose yes your life seems so great can wait until it's my turn thanks for you service !🙂

Make the most out of it!

+Traveling with Jose thank you people like you keep me motivated ! :)

You have to go through some physical exams to be put on the flight deck but from what I've seen, if they want you somewhere there is no fighting it you have to do the job you're told to do. Thanks!

Math is still my weakest subject. You'll have to get into those books! There are many ASVAB books you can get on Amazon.

Same here I'm. Beyond slow with math!

Let me know how it goes.

Will do! Might have some questions soon too.

If you enjoy your trade keep with it. Then again, getting out of your comfort zone and doing a job you will never do anywhere else can also be rewarding.

+Matthew Ryan Hey Ryan, I think you should already start talking to your recruiter. I waited a year after high school. I think the sooner the better. Thanks for the support! You learn a lot more when you get stationed in another country.

+Traveling with Jose thanks for your response means a lot I know you can be busy with other stuff. closer to when summer ends I'll go talk to a local recruiter! also I'm trying to get into better shape I am I runner so I don't need to worry about that, but should I get a gym membership? I've just be doing push-ups and sit-ups and feel as if that will be enough but will it?

Do it now, you'll leave a little after graduation cause you'll be in DEP for a year. I wish I did, I'm leaving soon though.

Your anxiety will rise for sure! Also, your life won't be stable either but you'll have something to do for a couple of years.

+Traveling with Jose I know someone with anxiety they went through boot camp and told me it's rough but you can get through if you want it that bad are you suggesting I shouldn't join /-:

+Traveling with Jose what doesn't kill u makes u stronger right?(-: I have gad but I mean I don't get panic attacks or anything and I control it never lose composure

I'm not saying don't join but it can get to stress levels you would have never imagined and I'm not even talking about just boot camp. Only you know how much you want to join and can be capable of.

Civilian contractors on OKI ruining it 4 everyone.

We Americans aren't responsible enough -_______________-

We all share the blame equally...

Any job can give you the opportunity!

+FunkIzz So first you have to take the ASVAB. Depending on how you score there will be a certain amount of jobs open to you. I believe MC's require a higher ASVAB score. As far as I know the MC rate is a hard one to get into. Many would like to be MC's, including myself but the Navy only has a few spots open for that job. It's really also a game of chance when you go to MEPS. You can get E-3 out of boot camp if you tell your recruiter you have a degree. Make sure he does the paperwork or else you won't get it. Hope this helped, if you have any more questions let me know. Good luck with everything.

Appreciate the feedback and good luck with everything.

I've seen some of his videos!

Exactly, want to give salvies a good name!

Boot camp was a mind over matter kind of situation. Listen to what they tell you to do and you won’t have a bad experience.

They have rules about curfew but it's recommended to leave base with a buddy. I went all over Japan!

Traveling with Jose thank you for responding that was my real concern I really want to travel but I don't want to be stuck with a buddy and I don't want the places I want to go to to be limited.

+jamal george Score as high as possible!! Good luck

I turned 20 in boot camp.

All navy jobs have the possibility to travel. I can't say which is the best but I do know Yeoman and Hospital Corpsman can get stationed almost anywhere in the world!

+Lj James I am an AO. Go for it! Joining is a great way to make some money, leave the familiar, travel, meet people and build a resume. There are many pros but I want you to know there are many cons as well. You have to give up a lot to get the experiences you want. Look up military jobs in the Navy a see what best suits you.

Sign up now so it's faster to leave to basic training after high school. And if you're in a sport DO NOT break any bone or have surgery, and make sure you are caught up with your credits to graduate. good luck

Just be ready for anything they throw at you! Once in stay positive and you'll do fine. Right now is a good time for you to study for your ASVAB.

+Maroon Glass thats amazing! im sure that will help!, in the naval base every knows english lol, i grew up in Tokyo Japan Naval Base & theres every culture there my best memory was during july 4th at night viewing fireworks as a kid :D on top of a grassy hill, every1 celebrated lovelightlaughter! again knowing Japanese is amazing! its a major benefit

+Maroon Glass Depending on how advanced your Japanese is, you can actually get paid for it! I'm not sure about the likeliness of knowing some Japanese will have on getting stationed in Japan but if you ever have the option of choosing overseas make sure you do and wish for the best..

Ok, one more thing. So I've been trying to get in contact with a CTN, but I can even find a post online from an actual CTN about anything about the job. I know they need top secret clearance, but.. I donno, this is just really weird

+JayTK Depending on your job you might never even see a boat but boat life is crazy. I see different countries every couple of months(just depends on our schedule and my own vacation time) I haven't been home in 2 years but that's because I don't feel the need to go back. I want to visit as many countries as possible. I didn't join until a few months after graduating. I tried the whole going to community college path but it wasn't suitable for me so if you really want to try to go to college, go for it and then weigh your options.

+Traveling with Jose what jobs are there for those who don't want to be on a ship? Great video btw!

+poppunkpizza Thanks! So around 99.9% of every job in the Navy could potentially get you stationed on a ship. The Navy decides where you go but you have somewhat of a say. MU(Musician) for sure wont ever get stationed on a ship. With these jobs you might be able to luck out HM(Hospital Corpsman, PS(Personnel Specialist) and maybe LS(Logistics Specialist).

+Traveling with Jose how is your job in the Navy? And do you have the option to go home like for vacation or something. Idk if I'd wanna be away for that long lol but i also like to do physical work

I don't know why but that had me laughing! I was dead AF!

ありがとう :D

I believe the bases are here to stay. Don't worry you'll be able to come on over once you join.

AO

Yes went to NOVA for some time. Let me know if you have any questions!

+Traveling with Jose o actually just got passed meps, I wanted to know if you have any info or insight on airman pact rate. I'm not 100% sure of what the rate entails. it was either that, or a bunch of special warfare crap.

I've only heard negative things from pact airman(undesignated). Recruiters say you'll be able to pick whatever job you want but that's not the case. Usually you are forced into a job and even if you don't like it, most of the time you get stuck there.

Also, if you don't "technically" have a job you can't make rank.

+Traveling with Jose well that's fucked, bahahahaha

Lex Baluyot because i love guns

+Justin Hey! My mos is Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) btw in the navy we call it your rate. The best way to travel is to be stationed on a ship.

when you get stationed on a ship do you stay in a country for long periods of time like a few days or weeks and are you able to have that option

+Justin You usually stay in that country for minimum of a year. I have a contract to be in Japan for 3 years but I might choose to extend one more year.

+Tracy Massie Anything in the Air Or Weapons field.

Cool Deal...........

Yes I was

@@TravelingwithJose ohh I see that's a huge base

No I haven't. Anything interesting there?

+Erik Alvarez Hey Erik, In the military, at the end of the day the people who you serve with are there to get the job done and do it safely . There is no reason anybody should be treated differently due to age, race, gender, orientation, etc. Now for what I see with people in the lgbt community, they are treated just like anybody else. The other day I saw a poster of a lgbt community club that was created not too long ago.

It always depends on the tasks at hand but they try to keep it 12 hours on shift 12 hours off shift.

😌😌😌

+Luis Suarez Personally, I don't like the rate ( a lot of people don't like their rate) but I joined for a myriad of reasons. To travel the world, have a job, build a resume, save money, make new friends, pay for school, learn new skills and get out of my comfort zone.

J.J. B.13. I'd assume so

+Ricardo Romero First off, don't believe everything a recruiter tells you. They are there to do the hard part of getting you in concerning all the paperwork. It's your responsibility to find out what rate(job)you want because one of the most memorable phrases we have is "choose your rate choose your fate". Military.com has a list of all the rates in the Navy. Once you've passed that point and if you have any more questions let me know!

+Ricardo Romero I'm pretty sure you need at least a GED..but you might be able to get a waiver. Sorry can't give you a good reply, that's a question for a recruiter.

No never thought about it.

It just depends.

Traveling with Jose Oh I see. Thank you 🙂

Maybe one day soon!

Message me on youtube.

AO

In Japan no unless you are E-5 and above.

+Traveling with Jose what other locations can you?