<p>While I cannot speak for others, one reason I hesitate to talk about life in the real Navy (as I know it) is that I am invariably told by someone how misinformed I am. Until the last few years, I had no knowledge of USNA or its ways, but I am well versed in the reality of being a military spouse and parent of an active duty Marine. </p>
<p>This experience seems to carry little weight with those obsessed with life within the confines of the Yard’s walls. The reality is: Naval Academy life has nothing to do with life in the fleet. Success at the academy is not a clear indicator of success in the military; there appears (from my perspective) to be little correlation between the two.</p>
<p>So, if you are dismayed by the dearth of posts by those with real-life experience in the military, please think long and hard before you challenge their contributions.</p>
<p>OK, I am off my soapbox. Have a great Navy day!</p>