Crossroads
Career
School wasn’t for me. The Navy was.
I couldn’t wait to get out of high school. And even though I didn’t really know what I wanted to do as far as work goes, I knew when I was 17 I wanted to join the Navy. I thought if I joined the Navy, I would figure out what I wanted to do. You have your choice of so many different careers. I am a Yeoman, and I really enjoy what I do.
I’ve gotten my brother to join the Navy. He’s going to be a submariner. I work with young reservists. I’d say about 10 kids have joined based on what I told them about the Navy. Then there are the kids I do volunteer work with. When I walk into a room wearing my uniform, that makes a huge impression. They think it’s so cool.
From the friendships you make, the people you meet, the security you get, I think the Navy is a great way to go. Obviously my decision to join the Navy was the right one — I’ll be retiring in a few years after having served 20 years.
– Lamita Davidson
Petty Officer First Class, Yeoman
