i'm sorry you have to be away from you family for the stretches of time that you have to. I know somewhat what you have to do. i was going to go navy myself, but the Air Force came out on top after my research. At least i have some good stuff in my past. My flight in basic was the Honor Flight. Boo Yah! ... sorry couldn't resist... just my :cents:

oh and lilith: thanks for the support. I know, I just get depressed sometimes and it gets hard to deal with. I'm the touchy feely type and he's not.