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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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Hello All,

I am 23 years old, and going through a divorce. My soon to be ex husband has been in the navy for almost 4 years now, and we have been married for about 2. I loved being a Navy wife, and did my best to support him, however after his second deployment it seems things had changed, and he decided he did not want our life anymore. It was difficult at first, but I am accepting this as each day goes on. Now I begin the new challenge of building my life on my own. I have an associates degree, but wish I had my four year bachelors. I am currently living at home, and do not have much in savings. I am working, and going to school part time. I am just not where I wish to be at this point in my life. I regret not finishing school sooner, and I regret not making sure I was taken care of in case something happened with my husband and I. So i've been thinking about joining the Military. Navy is an option, and i'm also considering the Air Force. I just feel like I need to do something with my life. These past few years I was supporting the person I love, but not that he no longer wants that, I have to support myself and its difficult to figure out exactly where my life should go from here. Is there anyone out there who is going through a similar situation? I really would like to hear from someone who is thinking of joining at an older age (like me, haha) or someone who is female. I"d also like to hear more about some jobs that are currently open in the navy or air force, for women. I currently work in a day care, and love children. Teaching is my passion. I do not know much about computers, but i can use them, lol. I am very organized, and love to help people. Anyways, thanks to all the sailors out there and other service men and women. And thanks to all of the wives, husbands, friends, and family members that are there to support their loved ones :)

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Comment by Anti M on April 26, 2010 at 1:05pm: I joined at 22, escaping from an abusive college boyfriend. I ended up in electronics much to my surprise; my DEP was only a week. Someone else dropped and I got their seat. This was a LONG time ago. Do go see the recruiter, there isn't much open now, but you can find out what you are qualified for, take the ASVAB, see how you do on the PT standards. Take that first step. And be open to areas you think are not traditional; you may find a new passion.

Best of luck!

Comment by kupshaw on April 26, 2010 at 10:04pm: Now it's time to begin a new chapter of your life for the better. Be open minded and I encourage you to think outside of the box at this time take the plunge and don't look back. It's time to do you. Much Encouragement to You!

Comment by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on April 29, 2010 at 9:28am: Marguerite, Best Wishes to you as you begin your new journey. Please keep us posted as you go. I am sure there are many of us women here who have faced starting over at various stages in our lives. This is a great place for support. I salute you for having the strength and courage to bring about a positive change for your future.

Oh and BTW 23 is NOT an older age...LOL! My daughter is 21 and left for BC last week. I do think the extra couple of years of growth and maturity help with the military transition from what I hear.

Comment by marguerite606 on April 29, 2010 at 10:02am: Thanks everyone for all of your advice so far! It has been helpful knowing there are so many people out there dealing with the military and it's struggles. My mother in law is the one who got me started on this site, so I have her to thank for that! I contacted a recruiter this morning, and to my suprise, it was a female! even better i thought. so she said she will do some research and help give me some advice and options to think about. i'll keep you all posted...

Comment by audra on May 4, 2010 at 9:11pm: A divorce is an end to one, only one, possible future. But, there are many different roads. This a new beginning. Change is difficult and can be painful. But good for you for thinking about what you need to do to start again.You are young, not "older". Believe in yourself and don't think, DO. When you stop to ponder the outcome of things, you start to second guess yourself. Don't. Everyone was not mean't for the Brady Bunch, Leave It to Beaver future. Think what do I want to be doing in "five" years. Not ten. Not twenty. Just five. Take a deep breathe alone and look into the mirror and say "What do I want". And remember to repeat, " Everything will be alright".As for love and relationships, well isn't it always said that when you aren't looking for it, that is when it happens. I believe everything happens for a reason. You should too.