Life in the Military
A Balanced Life
Service is a commitment, but it also comes with the flexibility to pursue interests, spend time with friends and family, and explore the world. In and out of uniform, today’s service members are able to live to their fullest potential.
“It’s great being only 45 minutes from the mountains. It’s really nice being able to adopt these new hobbies. I’m thankful for being stationed somewhere I enjoy being. One of the reasons I enlisted was to experience other parts of the country, to see what’s out there.”
“I like doing outdoor things. My husband and I like to go kayaking or hiking, and spending time together. I always feel like I have a good work-life balance.”
“It’s a big media market, so it’s pretty exciting living here. I’ve done stand-up comedy everywhere I’ve been stationed, and New York is the comedy mecca for stand-up.”
“I’ve been in intramural leagues on base, and it’s been a really fun experience. It lets you bond with co-workers and meet new people on base.”
“We go camping a lot — I just like to be outside. It’s really cool to challenge yourself to see what you can do with what you have. You can even rent a camper from a base nearby at a discounted rate.”
“A lot of the same philosophies that we use in the Marine Corps apply to a game like chess. It makes you think two, three, four moves ahead. So I’ve been trying to pass that on to my Marines, and now they’re starting to play.”
“The library on base is great because I love to read. I spend a lot of time reading — it allows me to have a better work-life balance.”
