weel my sister is in the navy in illionis wow i live in cali she is haveing a big and i mean big weather change...umm my sis was a lil over waight so she had to loose punds before basic training....she said that its really just a mental stage in basic trainging she wasa a how should i call it a bit^& before she joined but now she is a nice loveing and careing sis....it will change your life

i say its up to you......but if you have kids i am not sure...you will be away in the navy (min 2 years)....but if you do good in school (after bt) then you might i did say might be able to choose the closest base near your house