Anyone looking to get out of the hood or their small town I suggest you join the military and go on Active Duty. Travel the world meet great people and gain experiences that you'll never forget.

Good luck to all the ladies- It can be a life changing path. I was a hs graduate with a 2.3 GPA, and after doing my 4 years, I left the Navy and immediately enrolled in college. I am finishing my first semester with 16 credits with a 4.0 GPA and my life is being LIVED.

i loved that blue ocean camo 😩

Respect on the name change.

To those who serve, my respect to you! I served 24 years in the Air Force and it’s good to see the young people coming up.

I'm meeting with a recruiter today to go to the National Reserves. You definitely gave me the confidence and the answer I was looking for, and all I can say is: Thank you.

Shiiiii im joining the navy to meet you 😂😍 Edit (2021) : Idk if she ever seen this but the fact it got so much love is the funniest shit ever 😂😂

You are amazing. In the process of joining the navy right now at 29 years old bc i need to make some changes in my life. I cant believe it takes 6 months to ship out for bootcamp

No matter what branch you join or where every your stationed it's all about what you make of it. Enjoy the time while your away from your family and become your own person and look on the bright side of everything. Work hard and play harder Rah!

I heard and read that it's going to be a lot harder to get approved for tuition assistance (free college) this year and so on, because the Navy didn't budget enough for it. Just something to consider for someone that is joining.

I’m struggling from picking the Navy or AirForce....idk. “It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle.” Amazing saying.

Smart intelligent lady.. hope to join navy and become a doctor

Respect to you for honoring the man that raised you like that. That’s honestly very touching.

I was recently rejected from the Air Force (for a tattoo)and they told me to try with the Navy(they didn’t mind the tattoo lol). I wanted to learn more and I’m so glad I found your videos. You’re such a huge help. ♥️

I'm an Army veteran but listening to you I wish I had joined the Navy as some of my class generation of 40 years ago I'm 60 now I wish you much success in your endeavor, Semper Fortis.

I’ve been so in between with wanting to join the navy and watching your videos and hearing your experiences makes me want to join even more thank you 💙

I’m currently “the friend falling behind”. Thank you for all this info! You’re a strong, independent, glowing woman!! Such an inspo! 🤍✨

Great choice of rate!! I knew of many non designated seaman who were striking for OS, everyone of them that was accepted to strike for OS made E5 within their first four year enlistment and E6 in the next, those that stayed in the Navy past their 10 year mark ALL made E7, with a great number going LDO & OCS. The kicker is that they were all given re-enlistment bonuses for OS - AND when OS’s are in port they have LOTS & LOTS of free time, so additional Navy schools and outside college education was readily available, as well as huge amounts of free time to get gym time in. Being an OS is like winning the Navy lottery. PS: this is coming from a sailor who’s career spanned three decades.

Clicked on this to say my dad was in the Navy and Army. I’m joining the Army. Thank you for your service, Petty Officer!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

So far the most informative video I've came across. 👌🏾👌🏾 I'm 26 & most likely going to join the military. Deciding between the AF & Navy.

I have a son in Navy aboard a ship overseas. Thank you young lady for your service & for making these informative videos to help those who may be interested in enlisting! God Bless, safe travels, congratulations on making rank & on your decision to make the name change to honor the man who raised you. I know he is very proud! My son joined right after graduation, after 4 years NJROTC & a year & a half of DEP. He loves it and is reenlisting. I'm so proud too.

Thank you so much for this , I’ve been so nervous and scared to be away from family and over all just missing out on life. In reality you’re right I’m just comfortable and I’ll never grow being comfortable!

Continue to inspire people. I was in the navy, and life is all good for me and my family, if you know the direction you need to take. Take that direction.

Love this video. I’ll be shipping off to Navy boot camp on Monday! I’m nervous but I’m ready

See im not trying to Get stuck so im leaving my crazy friends and going to the navy talking to my recruiter This Friday

The navy is lucky to have you, you’re a great asset and you look good in uniform✨💚

Girl you are so amazing. I really look up to you. I appreciate how you look at life and the structure you created for your life.

Thank you so much for this video! I’m so excited to get my navy career started this year

I was on the fence about the navy but you inspired me to go see a recruiter, going today after work! Thank you so much

Dang those eye brows are on point

LOVE the name change. I didn’t give my son his birth parent’s last name because from conception, he was absent. My son got my husband’s last name and was adopted by him at birth. That’s bomb. 💛

Zenez, thank you for making this video- your about to re-enlist but if you think about it you are so far ahead of your age group- the mindless duties are the hard ones b/c they make you want to quit. Discipline is what you learn in doing the mindless activities. you give good advice as an older person looking back, I have 2 degrees and yes it paid off but I wish I had listened nothing can beat the travel and not being around closed minded people! dam you are so blessed- you say the ship sucks, but it is keeping you in a mode of discipline. Man all I see is a young lady that has found her talent- so happy for you. Thank you for posting! Please continue to post about the Navy. Also how do Officers treat you?

A Navy recruiter came to my school today and since that class period I’ve been heavily deciding on whether or not I want to join after my four years of college. My brother joined the US Army last year, and my dad is a former Marine, so it’s something I’m really considering. Thank you for this video!!

This is helping me a lot. I’m 21, about to graduate college... I’m scared about joining... but this helps

Joined the navy became a Corpsman spent my years with the Marines. But being stuck on ship made me ready to go to the field. I like to watch you young sailors talking about your experiences. BZ shipmate

I needed to hear EVERYTHING you are saying here girl! I've already decided i will be enlisting, this video is so badass. Thank you for being open, and honest and sharing your experience. Can't wait to serve my country

I'm leaving for navy bootcamp in three weeks. Your videos are amazing. Thank you for your service petty officer 🇺🇸🌊🌊⚓

Can You Do More Navy Related Videos 😩

I love my Latinas in the military. I know for our cultures is like another level serving the US military. Our parents and abuelos get really proud of us. Feels nice. Planning on joining the Navy at the beginning of next year.

This is so inspirational! You made me more confident to ship out and join the navy! Now, I'm more excited! Thank you!

I’m joining the navy I’m a junior in High school and I really want to thank you for this video 💋💋❤️❤️❤️❤️.

I was so indecisive about joining but your really pushed me towards it

I love the name change story!! That’s so beautiful!

Right now I'm definitely considering joining the navy to pay for my masters degree. I graduated with my bachelors so i plan to go the officer route. My only concern is that the years that I'll put into the navy will take me off my goals and delay the future I want for myself. It's still a backup option for me but even if I go I don't plan on staying in the military for the long haul (5 years at most). Another concern is that there won't be an officer route that prepares me for the field that I want to pursue which is either architecture or urban planning. I don't want to be placed in a role that isn't tied to my current career goals and I don't want to be in a position to compromise that. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind being in a position to make and save money, travel the world, make friends, learn a trade, and afford my masters when I get out. Thoughts?

Zenez, talk about if they wanna go to college and re-enlist, join the reserves to pick up rank easier and to go back in the fleet with higher rank. Many do that esp when active duty rates are locked up.

“Take the lesson and run with it”💪🏼💯

Im 17 and im ready to serve

I'm planning to finnish my studies in ship engineering in Russia in a few years and then join their surface fleet for a year or two. I wish all the others wanting to become sailors luck.

I went to the naval recruitment office and I think petty officer Dingle Berry was hitting on me

I’m joining the Air Force but I enjoy your videos💜

"you need to better yourself the job is not yours you should join the navy" message from my old best friend!

My sister is 27 and just joined she loves it

Got MEPS this coming Wednesday. Your videos helped a lot, Thanks!. Ill keep you updated.

Please do your research before joining the military!!! While I've gotten very good opportunities being in the NAVY (currently 4 yrs now), there are a lot of changes being made. If you're signing up because you want to finish your college education, the one piece of advise I will give you is to read up on it (NAVY TIMES). They are taking a lot of money away from the educational programs. FYI

Wow this was the best video ever she pretty much made me realize that I have nothing to be nervous about and it’s a lifestyle not a job I don’t like my job that much I feel like I Out grew it in months I was already over it and I just want to see what I can become

I did 8 years and enjoyed my time in the navy.

Thank you for this video💓. I just finished going through MEPS. I'm a future sailor now💪🏽. I'm also Black and Mexican and I was just scrolling looking for how to do a bun for curly hair lol and I found you but I didn't know we were the same branch same race (same thin but thick looking hair lol), totally feel that😣😂😂. I'm just really grateful for you. Thank you.

You should be a motivational speaker

Thank you for your service you are a great example for many my son just enjoy the Navy on 9/11/19 will be in Chicago in November I’m very proud of you 🙏🙏🙏

Passing your channel to my daughter as she wants to join the Navy and I feel your experience in today’s Navy is much different from my time when I started in the late 90s. While I do give her advice on the in’s and outs, but having a woman’s view will help her as she wraps up high school.

My granddaughter is in the navy ... I love and think about her so much ... and yes worry ... she is in Virginia headed to Japan 😥

Me : see thumbnail and title 😯🤤 Also me : mom I’m joining the navy 🤵

Just GO NAVY. I also really respect what you do. Thank you

Thank you for this video .you have a bright future ahead of you keep doing what you’re doing I love it fr ❤️❤️really motivated me to make my decision to join the navy

Strictest tattoo policy among the branches is the Marine Corps.

How to join the navy and how to get ready for the navy

Thank you for posting this video!!! Gave lots of great info and current as well! Best wishes on your re-enlistment and future endeavors! ❤️

This answered alll of my questions and I really needed to hear all of this!! Thank you so so much!❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm in DEP now and ship June 10th. Got a 90 on ASVAB but I'm colorblind with a record so leaving as SH... sucks but your positivity is contagious so thanks. Ready to show up and show out. Peace and blessings.

I'm in the process of joining now. I go back May 22nd for measurements

my brother was a sailor and my daddy was a soldier and they said GO AIR FORCE. i listened and it was the best decision ever. sleeping in tents ARMY, being stuck on a boat for months NAVY, get off duty in air force and i would drive to atlanta from alabama for shits and giggles. make it back for duty in the am and its all good... be smart go USAF...

Just attended my second dep meeting two days ago. One more left to go before I ship in October... I'm both excited and terrified lol.

I ship out to navy boot camp in 2 weeks. I’m excited but also nervous.

Second time watching this inspiring video . Thank you for your advice! You really motivated my interest on joining the Navy . I’m 18 years old and definitely want to see more of the world & do more with my time on working on my personal development for me . Im a Cali girl that got big goals & dreams that I wanna accomplish . So I’m gone do it ! Thank you love ❣️ . Edit : Btw for some reason you give me Chanel vibes from the cheetah girls lol ☺️!

Hey Zenez, B Z. Nuke EM (1977-83) here, finished my BA and made 1st Class in one hitch, then left to raise our three girls. My Swim Buddy Brianna - seven - asked me in the pool today, "Can girls join the Navy?" Of course, I told her women are a bigger part today than when I served. She loves our PC & TV, so next time she & her Mom come by, your video here is On Deck. Cheryl married me on leave between Nuke School & Prototype. She's an Honorary Crewmember of my ship USS Arkansas (CGN-41; Plankowner here). 41 years later, we're still together & have four grandkids. She teaches 4th Grade & I practice Law. I was going nowhere good. The US Navy made me who I am. You're telling an honest story here. B Z my Sister; B Z.

The way she showed us the uniform felt like I just watched something illegal🤧❤️

I’m so nervous everyone keeps telling me to join the Air Force but I really want to join the navy I’ve already been to meps I haven’t sworn in yet

hearing the tattoos made happy asf 😁❤️

Thankyou so much , very informative and makes me more eager of pursuing my career in the navy.

Your video helped me a lot!! Building my confidences up and work hard to get in I'm studying studying studying!!! I want to get on my own feet and take care of my daughter!! I can do this!!

Im a single teen mom and I want to give him the best life possible I want to join but I'm scared not of boot camp or anything like that but leaving my baby ):

I plan on bein a veterinarian, but I'm a Sophomore in high school, n I'm gettin really big in FFA, my whole family pretty much has been in the military, If I don't get any scholarships to be good off to get my degree I'm gunna go to the navy enlist, make it there n then do school while I'm I'm enlisted.

Im a senior and plan on joining the Navy, im excited 😊

I'm so torn on which branch to join mainly because my options are few. I'm 31, so it's really just between the army and the Navy. I've always wanted to be in the Marines but the cut off age is 28, so my next choice would definitely be the Navy. The only problem? I am terrified of the ocean. How crazy is that lol

I’m 25, have my degree but sincerely regret not enlisting when I was out of high school. I know I’ll regret it if I don’t serve my country so I think I may do it. Do you recommend enlisting first then going officer or just applying for OCS off the bat?

"When I actually take vacation.. & I go home, people are doing the same thing they was doing before I left!" You're not wrong 😂

Damn that got me .... it’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle🗣

Chow. Before enlisting in 1976, I was enrolled in a junior college and an state university. Needless to say, the higher I advanced in academia, the worse the food got. After that, in basic training I was very impressed with how the service was able to manage institutional food. WIth few exceptions, it is outstanding (not same as your mother's, but still quite edible).

I swore in 3 weeks ago as a operations specialist

Get comfortable being uncomfortable 👌🏾

I thought about getting a battleship on my chest when I was a young sailor, good thing I didn't because less than 5 years after I retired from the USN I had heart attack and open heart surgery. Wow! my battleship would be SUNK if I had.

Definitely loved this informational video 🙏🏼 wish you nothing but the best! Keep up your videos

First of all she said thirty plus 😭😭😍😍😍😍😍👑👑👑

I understand the last name change!! I did it too for the same reason!

Love your positive attitude!!

i ship out november fourth and this video helped me feel so much more confident with my decision!! thank you!! ❤️❤️ i’m so excited for this new adventure!

IS THERE WIFI ON THE SHIP

How does your job relate to the outside world?

No I actually loved listening to you ramble lol, you are so beautiful and informative, very motivational and inspiring. Thank you ❤️

The military can be a great experience if you make the best of it. My daughter is Army (68 C LPN) and my son is Airforce (9s100 Scientific App Spc), my husband and I were also Army(logistics and gen. mechanic). So every branch has different jobs. I do suggest that people really look into what they want to do because four to six years can seem long if you don't like your job. Don't just rush into it and take any job, just like college, you don't want to waste time in a job you hate.