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Listen "EP 13: Getting Candid With Cris About His 10 Years in the Military (part 1)"
Episode Synopsis
What are the advantages of learning everything about your assigned duties or tasks as a military service member?
What exactly does the US Navy Fleet do when it’s stationed or deployed overseas?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of serving aboard a ship or being sent to strategic regions through a US Naval Ship?
In this episode, Cris Balce talks about his decision to switch careers, his promotion within two years in the service, and how he met his wonderful wife prior to his military service.
About the Guest:
Cris Balce was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He holds a double major in Management and Marketing from the Philippine School of Business Administration. Before joining the US military, he worked as a restaurant banquet manager.
He is presently a US Navy Chief Petty Officer. His IG handle begins with Iceman, yet his heart is full of warm love for his lovely family.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:
Understand how ship duty assignments can easily make or break your decision to serve in the US Navy
Take a look at where you could be deployed as a sailor during ship duty
Witness how he and his wife’s relationship developed from college acquaintances to being meant for each other
Check out these episode highlights:
02:44 - How I invited Cris to guest for the show
04:07 - His growing up years
05:33 - Taking up two majors in college
08:00 - How he joined the military
12:51 - Why the US Airforce was his first choice and how he ended up in the US Navy
14:25 - His memorable first days at the boot camp
16:22 - Why he finds the younger recruits impressive
17:37 - What you need to do to survive the boot camp since giving up is not an option
18:27 - His first two years in the service
21:02 - Getting promoted within two years
21:38 - His first ship duty and how long it lasted
24:31 - His deployment experience participating in CARAT exercises
26:17 - The good and bad about deployment
28:06 - Meeting his wife, Cathly, in college
Guest Links:
www.shopltk.com/explore/LoveCathly
Connect with Mami Redj:
https://facebook.com/mamiredjpodcast/
Do you want to hear more stories about military families? This is the podcast for you. You can listen to it wherever you are, and it’s completely free. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify today.
DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.
What exactly does the US Navy Fleet do when it’s stationed or deployed overseas?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of serving aboard a ship or being sent to strategic regions through a US Naval Ship?
In this episode, Cris Balce talks about his decision to switch careers, his promotion within two years in the service, and how he met his wonderful wife prior to his military service.
About the Guest:
Cris Balce was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He holds a double major in Management and Marketing from the Philippine School of Business Administration. Before joining the US military, he worked as a restaurant banquet manager.
He is presently a US Navy Chief Petty Officer. His IG handle begins with Iceman, yet his heart is full of warm love for his lovely family.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:
Understand how ship duty assignments can easily make or break your decision to serve in the US Navy
Take a look at where you could be deployed as a sailor during ship duty
Witness how he and his wife’s relationship developed from college acquaintances to being meant for each other
Check out these episode highlights:
02:44 - How I invited Cris to guest for the show
04:07 - His growing up years
05:33 - Taking up two majors in college
08:00 - How he joined the military
12:51 - Why the US Airforce was his first choice and how he ended up in the US Navy
14:25 - His memorable first days at the boot camp
16:22 - Why he finds the younger recruits impressive
17:37 - What you need to do to survive the boot camp since giving up is not an option
18:27 - His first two years in the service
21:02 - Getting promoted within two years
21:38 - His first ship duty and how long it lasted
24:31 - His deployment experience participating in CARAT exercises
26:17 - The good and bad about deployment
28:06 - Meeting his wife, Cathly, in college
Guest Links:
www.shopltk.com/explore/LoveCathly
Connect with Mami Redj:
https://facebook.com/mamiredjpodcast/
Do you want to hear more stories about military families? This is the podcast for you. You can listen to it wherever you are, and it’s completely free. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify today.
DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.
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