← Afterthought on The Military Family
Jun 17, 2022 · 49 min
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 Connect with Mami Redj: Facebook Do you want to hear more stories about military families? This is the podcast for you. You can listen to it wherever you are, and it’s completely free. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify today. 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.
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