Before the Navy

Crossroads


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At one time or another, we all reach a crossroads, and we have to make a decision on what we’re going to do with our lives in order to move forward. If that describes you, you’re not alone.

Many Navy Sailors and Officers were also once at a crossroads of some type in their lives. You can read about some of their decisions, what influenced them, and the successes they achieved in the Navy.

Click on the people below in the Personal, Family, Social, Financial and Career sections and read their stories.


Personal

There are times we know we should do more with our lives. Maybe we’re unsure of what to do, or are uneasy about making a change, but we know we’ve got to do something. That’s what the Sailors in this section experienced. Read how far they’ve come since they enlisted.

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Kelly
Bell
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Jeffrey
Campbell
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Christopher
Fowler
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Robert
McCoy
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Dempsey
Vick

 

Family

A strong family environment can provide a solid foundation in life. Read about some of the people who looked to their families to find strength and inspiration to rise above and excel in their chosen professions.

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Glenn
Arrington
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Roxanne
Jones
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Lewis
Thomas

 

Social

At one time or another, we all want to change something in our lives. It could be finding a more positive environment, making better friends or even becoming more confident and mature. Check out the stories below and see how these Sailors really turned their lives into incredible stories of success.

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Enrique
Cruz
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Nikki
Harris
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Amanda
Robinson
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RalphKeith
Tone

 

Financial

Sometimes, many of the problems in our lives could be remedied by one simple thing - money. If money has been an issue in your life, preventing you from moving forward, you can turn it around. The people in the stories below did. Read how.

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Mathew
Chabe
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Travis
Goodwin
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Walter
Lee
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Alex
Magee
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Jessie
Peltier

 

Career

Are you working a frustrating job, or are you pursuing a rewarding career? If your work is going nowhere, or the right job can’t be found, consider another route. Read the stories of those who’ve been there and are now successful in their Navy careers.

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Tadd
Baus
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Lamita
Davidson
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Gary
Heppen
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Brian
Rowe
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Scott
Sullivan
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Michelle
Villagren