Right there with you bud! Didn't serve in the Military but went and paid for my own schooling, also 24 years old myself. Bought a house with 4.86% rate when the market crashed a few years ago.
I have ALOT, in this one. Only halfway loaded, but like you, this WILL either MAKE or BREAK my trading account. I'm going for a home run(couple years worth of salary pay AFTER taxes) is my goal.
GLTA. Been in since .018, sold some around .05 and .045. began loading more at .039, .0369, .035.
All IMO. GOOD LUCK to you bro, we're in this one together the way I see it!! Heres an intraweb high five to you and all us young traders!!