Really, I can't help but freak out a bit here. I am literally up at night thinking about my daughter signing up in DEP as a S-PACT. I found out when I arrived at MEPS to watch her swear in. I am ex navy myself. Was a CTT for five years back in the mid to late 80's and am so proud of my daughter for making the decision to join the Navy. But then... I found out there were very few jobs to choose from so she went S-PACT because they told her that it is an apprenticeship program where they get to try all these things and then just choose whatever they want.  Well, I am not that naïve and I know that she will completely be driven by the "needs of the Navy" and will have limited rates that she can strike into.... or that was what I understand it to be like. She is very interested in becoming a Rescue Swimmer, which she can qualify for while she is in DEP. So if she can get into that program (which is very physically demanding) then she will do that, but it is very competitive and she only has 6 months before she ships out to BC. She seems to be pretty neutral about the whole thing. I just keep telling myself that she will get some serious experiences that will help her grow while she is earning her GI Bill and no matter what happens she will be able to go to college and get a an education once her enlistment is up... if she chooses to get out.  I don't know... I am just worried about this undes thing.... feel like she was mislead by the job detailer at MEPS. I remain positive when talking to her... but I am seriously debating having a very direct discussion with her recruiter about getting her switched into one of the job areas that she was interested in... there were several, just none available on the date that she went to MEPS.  Should I engage or should I just stay out of this? It was her decision to join.... I guess it is her life to live.  I am just all twisted up about this thing!

Tracey (Kenzie's Dad)