Married young. Had kids young. Graduated from College in '96. Worked for Ector Co. Sheriff's Dept. from '96 to '99. Joined the Navy (at age 27). Been in the Navy 12 years and stationed in San Diego the entire time. We go to an AWESOME church. Spent at least 5 years away from home (if you add up all the deployments) since I joined the Navy. I hate being away from my girls but for some strange reason I do love the Navy. I was commissioned as a Naval Officer in January '09.