Matthew Saunderson:  

Life Hello ya'll. I joined the Navy in January of 2001 and it was the best choice of my life. I've completed Hospital Corpsman School and completed Areospace Medical Technican(AVT) school in Pensacola, FL. Lets see... I've been stationed on the USS George Washington CVN-73 for three years and the transfered to Sewells Point Branch Health Clinic Naval Station Norfolk. I've done two cruises in the Persain Gulf and have taken some college while at sea. Still working on my degree in Microbiology & Biochemistry with a minor in History. Not sure were I want to end up but looking still at becoming a Medical Doctor. Heading back to Washington State spring of 2006 to finish up my degree and then I'll be applying to Medical School. School Well High School was fun at TJ and taking college course in the Persian Gulf was even more FUN! College is what I do in the spare time in Chesapeak, VA. I don't pay for anything, other than the text books, and get full credits for the course I'm taking. Right now I'm attending Tide Water Community College here in Virginia to continue my degree in Microbiology & Biochemistry to transfer to Medical School at the U of W to be a Medical Doctor. Bit of a change since last time I wrote in this page. After working with PA's and MD's I decided that 4 years of school plus med school isn't that bad. Right now in the Navy they are paying 100% tuition for me. Great deal considering I make just about the same as I did in High School! Though being in the Navy has disadvantages, not being able to be a full time student, its well worth joining. I'll be coming home in spring o...Expand for more