EP 07 - Truths About Life, Learning, Leadership, and Love From a Former Yeoman Now Navy Chief

Afterthought on The Military Family

Why is military service a good option when thinking of your future career?

What are the pros and cons of deployment?

How can serving in the military help you far more as an individual than receiving a paycheck?

About the Guest:

Travis Darling is the other half of a fast-growing YouTube channel and TikTok tandem, Jessa and Travis.

He is an active service member who loves going to the gym, motorcycling, and is finishing his Master's Degree in Homeland Security.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

• Find out how the younger generation gets influenced when deciding on their career path
• Learn how to handle LDR when your partner is deployed
• Check out ways to improve mental strength to combat stress and anxiety

Single Quote:

“I think the Navy is a great choice, it's a great career, it definitely isn't for everybody, and it is sacrifice because you sacrifice a lot, you leave everything you know to go and serve the country for people who either do support you, or don't support you, and then if they don't support you, they don't understand that they sleep at night safely because of those like myself and your husband.

Because someone is out there doing the job that they won't do. So I like to always make sure it's expressively noted that, you know, we do get a lot of support but there are some people that don't understand why we do what we do.

So it's great that you have a podcast like this, a show like this to get that word out, to make that awareness, 'cause people aren't aware.” - Travis Darling

Check out these episode highlights:

• 03:30 – How he ended up in the Navy and why he stayed
• 07:00 – How civilians get turned into sailors
• 08:53 – His toughest adjustment during boot camp
• 09:45 – How his last name helped him become a Yeoman
• 11:11 – Perception on structures and functions of the military branches
• 13:07 – Why service members do what they do, the importance of civilian support, and appreciation on what AMFP is about
• 15:27 – Deployment overseas and exposure to different cultures
• 17:55 – The pros and cons of deployment
• 20:14 – Relationships before meeting Jessa
• 21:26 – The differences between their cultures
• 22:17 – Going dutch on the first date
• 24:22 – Admiration over Jessa and Travis' chemistry
• 25:30 – Why communication is the key to success
• 28:36 – Understanding what makes military LDR different and difficult
• 29:23 – The what ifs and expectations

Guest Links: Jessa & Travis

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DISCLAIMER:

The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the US Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.