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EP 13: Getting Candid With Cris About His 10 Years in the Military (part 1)
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What are the advantages of learning everything about your assigned duties or tasks as a military service member?
What exactly does the US Navy Fleet do when it’s stationed or deployed overseas?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of serving aboard a ship or being sent to strategic regions through a US Naval Ship?
In this episode, Cris Balce talks about his decision to switch careers, his promotion within two years in the service, and how he met his wonderful wife prior to his military service.
About the Guest:
Cris Balce was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He holds a double major in Management and Marketing from the Philippine School of Business Administration. Before joining the US military, he worked as a restaurant banquet manager.
He is presently a US Navy Chief Petty Officer. His IG handle begins with Iceman, yet his heart is full of warm love for his lovely family.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:
- Understand how ship duty assignments can easily make or break your decision to serve in the US Navy
- Take a look at where you could be deployed as a sailor during ship duty
- Witness how he and his wife’s relationship developed from college acquaintances to being meant for each other
Check out these episode highlights:
- 02:44 - How I invited Cris to guest for the show
- 04:07 - His growing up years
- 05:33 - Taking up two majors in college
- 08:00 - How he joined the military
- 12:51 - Why the US Airforce was his first choice and how he ended up in the US Navy
- 14:25 - His memorable first days at the boot camp
- 16:22 - Why he finds the younger recruits impressive
- 17:37 - What you need to do to survive the boot camp since giving up is not an option
- 18:27 - His first two years in the service
- 21:02 - Getting promoted within two years
- 21:38 - His first ship duty and how long it lasted
- 24:31 - His deployment experience participating in CARAT exercises
- 26:17 - The good and bad about deployment
- 28:06 - Meeting his wife, Cathly, in college
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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 U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.
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