 There are many ways to serve after your time in the military. A large portion of military sea life command is manned by veterans from all branches of service. Robert Melendez, one of five boat-to-in-mades aboard the USNS Leroy Grumman, talks about his transition to a civilian life at sea. I joined the Navy when I was 17 years old. My parents had a sign for me. The Navy helped me grow into the person that I am today. I felt like I outgrew the military and I had to move on, and the MSC was just right there at that time. There are many different reasons veterans join MSC. Retired Navy Ordnanceman Michael Thigpin, Able Seaman aboard the Grumman, tells us why he continues to serve. For me, being an MSC still serving the Navy, it makes me feel good. I feel pretty good about it. I don't have no regret. From the USNS Leroy Grumman, I'm Petty Officer Ryan McClurnan.