If you didn’t go into the military what would you have done?

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I'd probably still be living at my parents' farm or near it and working in my hometown, not doing anything, really. Joining the military is how I got out of my abusive home life and gave me confidence to stay far away.

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I would've been an electrician. I already had a degree in electrical engineering when I entered the Navy. So even if I never did military service, I already had a good idea of which profession I could pursue.

I'd probably be in the technology industry. I actually had a couple of years working as a software developer. How about you?

Probably an engineer. I was planning to go to a University for an engineering degree when I had a change of heart and decided to enter military just like my Pops and my Dad.

More than likely an Automotive Technician

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