[fireant911]

cgarr,
The best thing to do is to support him in this decision - talk to him if he is willing. I served six years in the Navy and have a plethora of sea stories to share. I used the Montgomery GI Bill to get my undergraduate degree after finishing my enlistment. I waited too long (11 years) to use this for my graduate degree but I needed that time. Do not dwell on the money you may have saved for college - the experience that the USN offers will far exceed this - he needs fatherly guidance, advice, and support now. Go Navy!!!