Set in 1995, this humorous novel follows four gay U.S. Navy sailors traveling from Western Australia to Treasure Island near San Francisco to complete their military discharges. Their journey takes them through New Zealand, Sydney, and Honolulu before they encounter the complications of leaving military service and beginning new lives.

Through letters, journal entries, and personal experiences, the novel explores relationships, coming out, identity, HIV, family obligations, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life.