05/15/2026
Well, this week I took what is more than likely going to be my last advancement exam ever. The odds of me making Chief aren’t looking the best but you never know. That feeling though of this chapter of my life coming to a close with retirement looming in about a year and half makes me excited yet nervous. This service is all I’ve known since I was 18. There have been times I’ve hated it and times I’ve loved it. It’s been one of the most rewarding things in my life but I’ve also missed out on a lot of things in life and hoping to change that part as I move forward. Moving forward I have so many options, so I pursue photography full time? Do I spend my time out on the water where I feel so free? Do I combine the two? Or do I just left life come as it is and not try to force anything to happen?
One thing I do know, I’ll have the best support no matter what route I go from My success thus far in my career and life has been her right with me. Pushing me to be better, listening to my struggles and my successes and always challenging me in ways I didn’t think about. She’s done it for me throughout my time in the Coast Guard and I’m sure will continue to no matter what path I take in the future.
Here’s to the next 20 years.
