NAVY Q AND A | Do I Regret Joining?!?

[@Mjohnson27]

Please do more vids on the Navy! Being a female sailor, your job, experiences, etc. 🤍🤍

[@johnfogg7858]

I hope that you never stop smiling. Not only do you have a KILLER smile, it undoubtedly brightens many people's lives. Thank you for your service!

[@wendymcgill7357]

I was told I’m too smiley at my command too 😀Yes! A positive attitude is so important! If anyone has questions I’m a recruiter. I’ve been in the Navy 11 years. And it’s true. Good days and bad days but the Navy can definitely help you reach your goals! Great video. Consider the reserves after active duty!

[@dominicwithREALITYtse]

@Wendy McGill a positive attitude does help out with your focus and motivation to get you through the day. I'm currently enlisted and stationed in Pensacola Florida as an E-3 Airman/ABE. I joined the Navy for the benefits, college education assistance, travel, to get a new perspective in life, and job training that can transition into the civilian world when my first term is up. I've only been in the Navy for 4 months so far and the experience has been straight forward. However, I wanna get into law enforce when my term is up because I've always wanted to be a cop since I was a kid. I'm like Emily here, I don't want to be in the Navy for too long because one term is good enough for me, yes I'd do it all over again, and no I dont regret joining.

[@aminaabdellah512]

Hello! If you don't mind I have some questions that concern my fiancee. He is a civilian doctor working for the navy in philippines. His contract will end in 2024 but we want to ger married. So is it possible the he gets an emergency leave? Who is supposed to apply him or me? Is there any money to be paid maybe since he is braking the contract? I am really in need of these information thank you so much in advance for your help!

[@rockaylamarie5281]

hi:) i’m enlisting around december and have questions 😭

[@madie9212]

i have soooo many questions for you ! im in the recruitment process and my recruiter is so monotone and doesnt seem interested in answering extra questions

[@pamkirby4390]

Emily this video will help so many young ladies, and I’m so proud of you for being so honest about the Navy and also about yourself. I pray the next two years go by so fast for you. There will be so many times in your future that you will see that this was a great decision to help you with the rest of your life. Blessings, prayers, and love from Alabama 🙌🏻🙏😊💛

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@stevenmajicmike]

@@emilysmith4941 do you happen to know anything about the ABF rating?

[@wendymccracken3353]

Love this video! 2 of my brothers enlisted in the navy. One of them did the same as you "one and done" he hated it. But now he is in the reserves and loves that. My other brother on the hand loved it and stayed in twice as long than he needed to retire and was VERY highly ranked when he finally got out. I think you're incredibly brave and such a strong woman! I appreciate your story and all you do! Your 2 years will be up before you know it! Hang in there sweetheart, you've got this! 💕

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you so much!! 💞

[@glenw]

Em, what a great job you did giving such an honest and thorough account of your experiences thus far in the Navy. Your Momma and I are so so proud of you!!!

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you 😊

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

Honestly I think they should show your video to high school seniors, it's such a good inspiration for someone that might not be quite sure what they want to do in life, or aren't in a good situation and about to sign a bunch of student loans so they can go to college. It's refreshing to hear your point of view and kind of see that even if you aren't going to re-enlist, and there are things that weren't enjoyable at times, the experience has certainly seemed to have made an impact for the better and will set you up well when you come out of it.

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you!!

[@matthewtenorioduenas202]

4:40 oh fuck yeah I got sick in like week 3 of bootcamp 2020 november. I cannot taste, I had a fever and snot is often dripping on my nose but I didn’t want to get asmoed because they’ll think it’s covid so I endured it and now graduated hooyah!

[@olgasandoval4513]

watching this makes me really miss your spirit even more, I love how real you are, even if you think you’re being negative. No life is just perfect & always great but you’re making the best of your situation. Can’t wait till you get back home. 💙

[@emilysmith4941]

I can’t wait to catch up when I come home ❤️

[@joellafrazier1224]

Thank you for the straightforward and honest overview of the Navy. Yours is one of the better videos I’ve watched.

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you! Wanted to keep it honest

[@oldsalt7534]

Emily, this is about the most informative video I've seen about the Navy. Most of the other videos I've seen are nothing but a bunch of mindless silly nonsense. Thank you. Navy 1964-1968. And yes, I would give anything to be able to do it again.

[@JamieWaldow]

I love this video and I'm so proud of you! I also love your positivity and honesty. You made me laugh in a bunch of spots. You do so well at everything you set your mind on. XOXO

[@emilysmith4941]

Thanks momma ❤️

[@luludestinationtherapy]

Thank you so much Emily for sharing the beautiful things and experiences at the RTC and life style in Boot Camp. I still have 3 more weeks left for starting getting experience in Boot Camp and this video is really helpfully me up. Thank you and wishing all the best luck to you and family. Good luck to me as well for my new adventure in Navy...yasssss....

[@joewlosjosephwlos5713]

Emily, your the personification of a strong woman you don't just say it you did it, incredible . Such an impressive person, hope everything turns out how you wish . Cheers ! BTW I'm also the biggest baby when sick : ). Good luck!

[@Dancingleo94]

I would absolutely appreciate a detailed video of either your job and/or bootcamp! I have been considering joining, but having those usual fears and concerns about handling bootcamp

[@emilysmith4941]

Bootcamp isn’t bad at all, you’ll start getting used to it. Hardest part for me was not having constant contact with loved ones.

[@kaseyhoffpauir1005]

great video! i'm currently at ma a school in weapons block and would love to see a video on your experience/ advice :)

[@ChristianRock62]

Joining reserves in two years. Planning on studying the ASVAB book as I am horrible at math, and the Bluejacket Manual 25th edition in depth. I'm so excited.

[@landtuna8061]

If you didn't serve aboard a ship you weren't in the Navy. Also, if you're smart you won't join during a major conflict. In my case I was required to do at least 2 years in the military. I had been raised in an Air Force town and wasn't too fond of doing more time in one of those. I don't like living in a muddy foxhole so neither the Marines or Army appealed to me either. For some reason I never considered the USCG so I joined the Navy. This was just before the Vietnam war got hot so I spent one year in boot camp and training, another getting the ship out of an overhaul then two years sailing up and down the coast of Vietnam blowing the hell out of the beach. I got to spend 3 days in Hawaii, 1 night in Okinawa and about 45 days, give or take, in port in Japan. Not the best travel itinerary the Navy advertises.

[@voxii_13]

"If you didn't serve aboard a ship you weren't in the Navy." What a load of shit. You're enlisted in the Navy, you served in the navy. So SEALS aren't in the Navy? Dumbest shit I have ever read.

[@RyanJander]

I got out after 5 years of service. Best thing I've ever done. Freedom feels great!

[@RyanJander]

@user-bj6jl6sm6o I left for many reasons. Two big reasons were because the quality of life was awful and, I couldn't make the next rank. I was stuck at the same rank for quite some time.

[@RyanJander]

@@user-bj6jl6sm6o I got a real job, just finished my degree, now I'm looking to start a business

[@RyanJander]

@@user-bj6jl6sm6o what are you talking about? I got paid to treat patients and deploy to the middle east...

[@chrisbennett5926]

“Another thing I like about the Navy is my job. Another thing I dislike about the Navy is my job.” 😂 I felt that so much but at least you’re stationed some place nice

[@JJ-rf7dg]

Boot camp is to bring the best out of you but after graduating boot camp it does get better. Its basically to build you up mentally and physically. I'll admit I was miserable and homesick. I advise everyone to save your money just in case if you decide to leave the Navy.

[@johnlorenz4190]

My niece signed up for 8, right off the bat. Her end goal is to become an RN. She's graduated Boot camp, and A-school (culinary). Next stop, San Diego. We'll see what happens next!!

[@itsjazzyhair]

The fact you said “Don’t Judge an SHUT UP🙄😁” “biggest challenge is getting up an going to work in the morning.. JK🙃😁” lmaooo I feel that I’m trying to go to the navy

[@sandrikataylor7413]

Love this video & Yes please, we will like a video on MA A-school.

[@davetdu]

As an ET1(SS) I also got the 9545 MA NEC and patrolled at COMFLEACT Yokosuka Japan. Don't go on the navy, go in the Air Force. I was also a navy recruiter and since I retired from the backstabbing toxic leadership navy I tell everyone to go to the Air Force. FTN

[@roselefik792]

Thank you for all this information and how you feel about the Navy Emily. I feel good that your happy and that you will be happier when you get out!! Love you and I miss you too 😘😍💝

[@emilysmith4941]

Love and miss you ❤️

[@coltonritter800]

We always called it when they had you come in on none working days to stand around that they were having us hurry up and wait. I was an ABE on the USS Gerald R. Ford.

[@nicoleab6546]

the spongebob scene 🤣🤣🤣

[@tywhite1728]

I plan on going to the navy and using my tuition assistance for a degree in software engineering

[@tony31349]

Try everything you can NOT go to a ship if you joined，otherwise you are going to waste your time and being suicidal.

[@voxii_13]

@@tony31349 Not true, wtf.

[@violetrosely3694]

Please do more military videos I’d love a in detail video I’d love to hear and your very inspiring ♥️ much love to you

[@kassandrawhitaker3110]

I was in the US Marines Corps from 1997-2009

[@spookycookies8231]

12:40 If anyone knows how to add the countdown timer left til leave on her lockscreen, pls comment. I would love to add the same for mine because i'm trying to join the Navy. Thanks!

[@avocadosaredope]

Please more videos!!! I’m in the process of enlisting and I need all the help I can’t get !

[@animegeeks5772]

I loved this video. It’s real and to the point. I been thinking about it joining the navy and this video really did it for me. I also like your point of video as a female. It’s great and thanks for the great content.

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you so much!! I was as honest as possible

[@marisol_ibarra]

This was a great video and first of all want to say thank you for your service. Now that it has been more than the 2 years on your countdown- just curious if you changed your mind and re-enlisted or went home?

[@kylieplutner850]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU 💛💛

[@emilysmith4941]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@bertinig]

I live in Virginia Beach too! That’s awesome! I’m getting ready for asvab and I found h to is video! Please talk more about your navy life!! 😘😘

[@stephenaulds]

it's been four years. Where are you?

[@UnitedPebbles]

I heard two major Pet PEEVES about Navy-mostly on ship problem: bossy ppl, hunger, & boredom-but hey: opposite sex availability?) and so the mess and the laundry room jobs are the most satisfied? Cook did not became famous captain? Doing laundry is a type of cleaning?

[@stonesaucepmo602]

🔥this goood. Going on 2 years now definitely downs and ups.. learn and study what rate y’all want before u sign up. Remember recruiters gonna lie😂😂‼️

[@rosealfred1259]

I have one month and half before shipping, Am very nervous can’t wait 😀.

[@emilysmith4941]

Good luck!! 😊

[@rosealfred1259]

Thank you 🙂

[@The7CITIESVA]

Hello! I would really like some insight and tips on ma a school! I leave for rtc in November 3rd and ma is my rate. Also a video about ma the rate would be dope!

[@Joshdifferent]

The SpongeBob part lol. Great video

[@gloriarosales2281]

Please do a video on your Navy A School experience. What happened after bootcamp graduation and going to A School? Did you get to go home before A school?

[@emilysmith4941]

I got to go home before checking in at my first duty station!

[@denanethereford5536]

What navy rate- job would you choose knowing what you know now? What is your lifelong passion-job?

[@is5393]

I go to boot on July 27th. I will be an MA as well, so that video would be helpful.

[@RowdyRuth]

Congratulations! I loved my time in the Navy! The alien question was funny. I think Aliens are riding past earth now and locking their doors!

[@jacobd9960]

Yeh I’m leaving Monday as a BM

[@beaner1entertainment656]

Dude change it

[@vanishedyouth]

15:02 That's the thing I don't like about some female soldiers, there are those who are envious and jealous and act as though they're still in middle school. I wanna join but I hate dealing with that bs

[@vanishedyouth]

And I'm just like you, people dislike me because I smile and laugh a lot like why are HATING on me for being HAPPY?

[@SaucedbyFredo]

Spongebob clip was perfect 🤣

[@matthewmarston5149]

Didn't tu watch the newspapers, TV's, and Data Robot Cell phone; compare to data logs of Navy Logistics of Rtc on and off

[@zayravidal9789]

my boyfriend is at boot camp right now, do you recommend staying together for his time in the navy?

[@reesej5208]

My ex went to air force boot camp and everything was amazing and then during his A school he totally changed like I didn’t even know him and we broke up but tbh I just say depends if he’s strong enough to stay committed and etc and also if your strong enough but keep a look at for signs, but I hope things turns out good!!

[@emilysmith4941]

I was in a relationship when I left for bootcamp and we made it work. It was tough at times with the distance but if you both want to put in effort I’d give it a try.

[@reggiepyrtle8473]

My wife’s been gone at Great Lakes boot for 2 weeks now and yes our situations are different with us being married and you guys just dating but I’d say if you want to make it work you’ll both put in the effort! Good luck

[@zayravidal9789]

@@reggiepyrtle8473 that’s so cool my boyfriend left 12/7, it’s hard but I’m doing my best to support him and stay strong. It’s an odd situation since we aren’t getting married until he is out of the navy (we are young) so it’s stressful having him away

[@hawkeye770]

Is she enlisted or reserves? I ask cause I’m married also and would like to join the reserves with a 7 year old.

[@TheAbberDoo]

Don't judge and shut up! Love it.

[@wildcrazydiamond.]

So my girlfriend‘s Filipino and she wants to join the military in the US here in the Navy how would she do that ?

[@madr2633]

I also will like to go back to boot camp, I miss exercising every day 🤩

[@emilysmith4941]

SAME HERE. It was nice!

[@williamnett]

Former squid here, good on you Emily! I was a Plane Captain on carriers, USS Constellation, Independence, and Ranger. I was also at NFWS in San Diego. I witnessed the stereotypes, shenanigans, and remember the hurry up and wait.

[@jojologan4344]

Please do a video about your work experience as an MA, cause I will be joining soon most likely!

[@amomslifeof3]

Would love a video about MA? Looking to join next year with tbat job.

[@ncvace]

i would love to see more videos of your experience of the navy, im enlisting this year and i’d love to hear some advice 💘

[@emilysmith4941]

I’ll definitely film another video on the navy, good luck when you join!! 😊

[@cr-nd8qh]

Nice uniform, I was in 2001 2004 we didn't have those uniforms, I remember the utilities

[@aaliyahadame3519]

Where did you go to A school for the MA rate? How long did you have to stay for A school? Also was it difficult to get orders after A school?

[@TommyBurgdorf]

Maybe not violate uniform regulations of NWU while not at work would have been a good point

[@King_Saiyan787]

What do you have to do to become a navy security forces?

[@everlygaming1121]

Please do a video on MA that’s what I’m trying to get into in the navy

[@chadaguaka]

My question is how is the pay am currently at 75K right now am i going to get a huge pay cut or just a little. If i do how much is the starting pay for security force or MAA

[@Marks2Chill]

The part of you crying in the bathroom and thinking "no it's not, shut up, you don't know what you're talking about" 😭😭 i hope my navy mates have personality like you

[@cr-nd8qh]

I wish I could go back, I really messed my time up because I drank too much in the navy. I was so stupid

[@caramartinezsandoval3450]

I have my picat test on the 21st. Omg I want to be an MA more than anything any advice

[@emilysmith4941]

Just study in a school, it’s a ton of fun!

[@cr-nd8qh]

Wow I was in VA beach too, that's crazy.

[@hopehouston5732]

Can give a detailed video of bootcamp I'm leaving in September

[@ReginaMarieStAndre]

How to get in the navy? Is it better to finish college first as a nurse or get into navy then go to school?

[@荒田栄子]

Is the wear of brown and black boots seasonal? I see some sailors wear Black boots and vests for MA and some wear Khaki. 🤔

[@emilysmith4941]

So they have us wear the brown ones, most black boots are worn on a ship. Depends on your duty station and what they say.

[@Kevinn1886]

Hey I ship out for boot camp on November 3rd and I’ve been told by my mentors that we have a 2 week quarantine before we start the actual boot camp training, is that true?

[@felicitybaker701]

Kevin1886 yes

[@genesisgodswork7127]

Please is it really hard to join the navy 🙏🙏🙏

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

I have a question about the push ups! Do we have to do them with arms parallel and under the shoulders or can you have a different hand placement as long as you break 90? I’m trying to work on them by doing different kinds of push ups.

[@pr1ncessackerman]

Hi there! As long as your form is correct and you break the 90, you’re good 👍🏼

[@jorgeschulz7081]

Do MAA wear gold shields now?

[@dominicjeanb2063]

Are you still at oceana!??

[@MarieColadonato]

Amazing! Loved this 😍💗

[@charisthreatt3924]

yes vedio on boot camp

[@Ncolie821]

I am trying to join and I want to be a MA. I would love a video that would talk about it.

[@emilysmith4941]

Filming a video on my MA A School experience Friday! So be on the lookout for that 😊

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

Great video. Are you still in the Navy?

[@jejemumos]

No she’s already got out

[@11TasteTheRainbow11]

Super random but what should you wear when meeting with a recruiter??

[@emilysmith4941]

I just wore normal T shirt and jeans, I went in kind of randomly.

[@zephanilee9408]

Are you able to live in an apartment while you're in the navy? If so, how?

[@sanaah6064]

I laugh a lot and when I get yelled at I’ll probably laugh🤦🏿‍♀️... should I practice not laughing or something

[@UnitedPebbles]

Why do Navy fatiques are so Army/Marine? no more white or navy and bling bling? wth, omg did I received the wrong information on this app I just downloaded?

[@Lovelife10934]

You should do a life update!!❤❤❤

[@tiyannanelson494]

What score did you get on the asvab to get the MA career?

[@stepheneagle8495]

For Master of Arm is there a C school and what are they

[@stepheneagle8495]

For Master of Arms do you rank up fast ?

[@rumeal3838]

what is the average workweek amount in hours? is it a 40 hour workweek?

[@sonny5982]

dont you still do 4 year either actuve duty or reserve after 4 year mark

[@hannahramirez8855]

I’m joining the navy soon but I just got a balayage on my hair, I noticed your hair is dyed, they didn’t make you dye it back to a natural hair color?

[@emilysmith4941]

My hair has always been naturally light on the ends and I tried explaining that in boot camp but they didn’t care. I had to have my friends box dye my hair in the showers one day. It was tragic.

[@emilysmith4941]

But since I’ve been out I’ve had no problems with my current hair color ❤️

[@TheGearhead222]

Have you received arduous sea duty orders yet? Getting shore duty is MUCH easier for the ladies than the guys first time around. Until you've done arduous sea duty, haze grey and underway, for a 6 month or longer deployment, then you cannot speak for the real USN. (EX) IC2 John in Texas (EX) IC2 John in Texas

[@cr0nchy4u]

Thank you so much for making this video! It is very helpful and informative. 😊

[@Influencepoetry]

Make that video for MA

[@GM-xs6ks]

Once I pick a job can I change it?

[@kevinmorrissey8709]

What did you end up doing with your car? Did you selling it or paying it off? I’m just curious if I join the navy what’s to do with my car

[@emilysmith4941]

I sold mine

[@cr-nd8qh]

Is vfa 131 still there, that's who I was with.

[@sarannsable]

I’m in the army and WE ALL GOT SICK THE WHOLE TIME 😭😭😭

[@emilysmith4941]

I’m glad it wasn’t just me!! It was rough 😂

[@mellow7479]

Hi! Am I still be qualified to join the US Navy if I have Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? I really wanna join in Navy tho. I am so worried that I literally cried because of the thought that I might not get the chance to join because of it. 😔

[@LauraZorza]

@Zarah Dumantay, it depends on how severe your condition is, if you take medication, if you have been hospitalized, etc. you would need to take all medical documentation to MEPS and they would review and determine if you need a waiver to join.