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Trying to decide...
My daughter is contemplating joining the Navy and I have said from the moment she mentioned it I would love and support her no matter what she decides. She is so close to deciding but has some questions that I can't get clear answers on. I am hoping that some of you will share from your experiences so that she can decide what is best for her. How often do sailors get to come home for leave? What types of things will sailors get to do in their free time? She is not into alcohol and smoking and wonders if that is what will be influenced? I know these may seem like obvious things but we would love answers or experiences either way- good or bad. Really just wanting the truth. Thanks for your help. We have just been praying that God will lead her where He wants her!
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They earn 30 days paid leave each year. However, when and whether they get to take it depends on their command. It is more usual to break it up into a couple leave periods. You can go visit them too.No leave in A school except for the holidays.
Liberty is normal time off, such as evenings, weekends and federal holidays when they don't have duty. They can do whatever they like as long as they stay within recall distance (when in A school, their free time is more structured). College courses, maybe, but after a year at their new command. The base provides many leisure opportunities, gyms, sports programs, hobbies, shows, bowling, and trips and tours. Tons of stuff to do. Also, church, clubs and volunteering opportunities. Barracks usually have a place to socialize and relax, such as lounges. I think all of the ones I ever lived in had pool tables! If she's on a ship and deployed, there;s movies, video games, reading, gyms, and morale boosting activities (think bingo and shows). Larger ships may get USO shows, and they can tour the liberty ports (get a passport now). But they're working while at sea. A lot.
Smoking and drinking is prevalent, but not nearly as much as in the past. Strictly no underage drinking. I didn't smoke, still don't. There's an emphasis on good health (well, some places do it better than others).
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