<p>my experience has been those that go to the service academies with the intent to do “five and dive” usual end up being lifers and those that go in thinking they will be lifers end up getting out after 5 yrs…(I would be the first example - went in thinking I would only do 5yrs but just reached 8yr mark and most likely will do 20yrs)</p>
<p>it’s great you have a plan, but remember “semper gumby” (always flexible)</p>