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US Navy - 11/5/2009 6:41:10 PM   
KMP

 

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Status: offline 		Hey everyone, i know this should be on the off topic threads but i have a question..what do you guys think of the US Navy? I've been thinking about joining after highschool and want an opinion of someone who has served or knows about the Navy..i wanna join to pay for college and most importantly build character and skills that i will use the rest of my life..if you dont want people to read your message PM..this is a big decision and want an honest opinion..Thanks
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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 6:52:50 PM   
FiveMilePete

 

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Status: offline 		I served 3 years in USN, my nephew now has 25 years, and is a chief PO.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.  Good training, many career choices,
good schools. Really good food, too, especially compared to the dogfaces.  They used to give you a guarantee of schooling, don't know if they still do.  Go talk to a recruiter.  GL

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 6:53:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		There can be nothing said against serving your country. But don't go into it looking solely at what you will/may gain. You may very well be asked to give, more than you recieve. That's what service, is all about.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 7:20:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		First, read what spoonchucker wrote!!! Do as much research as you can before talking to a recruiter. Better yet take someone who knows something about how the Navy operates with you to see the recruiter. You can in some cases get accelerated promotions written up in your contract as part of your agreement to join(more bucks faster). As a former Marine I have to mention taking a look at the Marines! I was in the airwing and it was a great job/great time. Second, your stock just went way up with me for just thinking about serving your country.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 7:25:12 PM   
2dog

 

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Status: offline 		Spent four years in the Navy after high school. Wish I would have made a career of it. It's like spoonchucker said, you might be giving more than you receive. But with going Navy you will have a warm dry bed to sleep in at night and three hot meals a day. Unless of course the ship sinks for some reason.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 7:45:41 PM   
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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 7:57:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		I gave the Marine Corps 8 years and spent 5 of that on a **** grey ships,My wife is a Naval Officer,retiring in April and my son has applied for the Navy ROTC program for college.They do have a good college deal,if you get selected,college is a free ride,upon graduation they own you for 6years of active service.My son wants to be a nuclear engineer, and what better place to get the experience.Get involved in as many activities as you can handle in high school,keep your grades up,and prepare as well as you can for the ACT&SAT tests,they look for a well rounded student,not just straight A's.Talk to the ROTC recruiter if you are interested and he can steer you in the right direction,you should apply by the beginning of your senior year,and have your ACT& SAT'S done,this will give you a little time to retake them if you want.Also,you have to figure out what college you want to attend,and get accepted.If you want to go the enlisted side,there are alot of great jobs offered.Get everything in writting,a guaranteed contract,as long as you pass the schooling,if you go in "open contract",who knows what you will be doing.Keep this in mind,as I am sure any other Marine will tell you,there is nothing finer than graduation day from boot camp,except the day you put on your dress blues!If you have any questions PM me,I still got connections with a few recruiters and my son is dealing with it now.Good luck in making a decision   I forgot,read what spoon said again.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 8:24:32 PM   
Extreme Shallow


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Can't go wrong with the Navy! Go Subs and if you can Nuke!

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 8:25:05 PM   
Split Shot


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Status: offline 		I was in the Navy many years ago. Got to see alot of cool places aboard a ship. Remember a recuiter is going to tell you anything you want to hear. He keeps his cushy job by getting his quota. Now adays a good trade is sometime better than college. Try to get into a field that you can use on the outside. You'll have something to fall back on if you don't go to College. Good luck in whatever you do.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 8:43:47 PM   
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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 9:33:49 PM   
Dan0348

 

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Status: offline 		KMP im in the same boat as you man.   Im really considering it to.  Almost all the guys in my family have been in the Navy.  Mxdad I have been doing the same thing looking into rotc and such.  I took the ASVAB test this year in school i did not get my results back yet but should be any day.  I am also looking into nuclear engineer.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 9:45:04 PM   
KMP

 

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Status: offline 		Thanks guys! I'm seriously looking into it and I'm trying to get good grades so that maybe i can go to Navy and go directly to the navy from there

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 10:04:16 PM   
Cold


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Status: offline 		Just wanted to chime in to observe that while I've heard plenty of military men gripe about the military life, I have never, ever, even once heard any of them NOT recommend the military in general, or their branch in particular.

I think that speaks volumes for both the military itself and the type of men that build it and are built by it.

Thank you all.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 10:21:28 PM   
cbeagler

 

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Status: offline 		A little different--but still positive--take on this. I joined the Navy out of high school. But I got injured/disabled/ medically retired. I have health care, prescriptions, a pension, and my 4 years of college were all payed for. In my case I found that if you do give more than what you may have expected, they still take care of you. Perfectly? No. Did I get broken and missing parts replaced? No. But I chose the risk and all in all they did step up to help because I served. 

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 11:00:43 PM   
kingnuke32


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Status: offline 		The majority of people I work with are ex Navy nuke or retired Navy nuke. The nuclear industry is resurging in the USA and around the world right now. Many great job opportunities to be had if you can get into Navy nuke school.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 11:29:29 PM   
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These a world of knowledge and experience in what these previous posts have said.


KMP, you may have got your balls busted on these forums (in fun), but in the end, you still hung around. You didn't cut and run. Maybe that says something about your character. I commend you on your choice to serve this great country. Many of my good friends through the years have served in the USN. Not one ever regretted it. Even in combat. They all said it made them a better person. I wish you the best on your endevour.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 11:44:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have 3 brothers and cousins that went into the military reservs to pay for college and they all thought it was a great program.

I went to PSU for chemical engineering and I was offered nuclear sub positions with a $20K up front bonus and more bonus money after 4 or 6 years of service. There is money, knowledge, adventure and respect to be gained in the military. I have never talked to anyone that regretted being in the military, whether it was voluntary or involuntary draftees from Vietnam.

Go for it, you won't regret it.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 11:48:34 PM   
rsquared

 

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Status: online 		KMP, if you're serious about going to school, I'd recommend looking into ROTC. I don't speak from my own experience, but what I've seen happen to friends and people I know.

It seems that the guys I know who joined the military right out of high school with the intentions of going back to school either can't make the transition or struggle mightily to get out of the military and then go into school for 4 years.

Completely understandable to me though. If I'd have taken 4 years away from school, I highly doubt I would have wanted to go back. Plus, when you're done with your 4 year stint, you're ready to get on with your life, unless you want to make a career out of the military. I have a good friend that served in the Marines, got married and had a kid while he was still in, and is now working full time AND trying to go to school full time to support his family. He's making it work, but it's very difficult. On the other hand, I have a buddy from high school who went straight into the army out of high school and is now an NCO and making a career out of military life.

On the other hand, I know a few guys who went the ROTC route, got their degree, served their commitment to the military and are either career military or very well prepared and well adapted to civilian life.

Kudos to you either way though. That's a huge decision, and as others have very helpfully pointed out, not just a way to make a living and get a free education. It's a huge sacrifice, one that may cost you your life. I know I couldn't have done it (considered it briefly my freshman year of college) but greatly admire and appreciate those who do.

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RE: US Navy - 11/5/2009 11:53:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		I say go for it, I used all of my college education when I was in the ARMY. If I would of stayed in 25 years I would be retried a long time ago. Nothing wrong with joining the service.

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 12:21:56 AM   
DanesDad


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Status: offline 		I dont think you can go wrong honestly, joining the service. Everyone I know that joined is a better person for it (tho, people do get killed and maimed). Makes me wonder how my life woulda gone if I'd joined.

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 2:05:44 AM   
fishrmn


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Status: offline 		KMP,

As Spoon and others have said, be prepared to GIVE your all (and maybe your life).

If you're as smart as you're telling us, keep up the grades and go from there.  Look into grants and such...  Sometimes a break after highchool is BAD idea.  I'm not saying the service is a BAD idea, but don't look at it as a free ride.

-Tim

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 7:59:53 AM   
jon_e_si

 

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Status: offline 		Military experience will be a great learning opportunity for you, and you will gain much maturity and a better outlook on your future goals and how to achieve them. Employers appreciate the knowlege and maturity (discipline)you gain from having served. I served 5 years active duty, but got out because I didn't like going to sea without a fishpole (plus I got married and wanted to start my career in forestry)!! The military (and college, etc.) - you get out of it what you put into it! Keep focused, maintain a positive mental attitude and you'll do well. There are many great educational opportunities through all branches of service. My nephew, after serving in the Marines, became a poly-mer chemist now well employed with GE! He set his goals and went for it! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do well if you put your mind to it!

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 8:30:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		KMP,
As a person who served 23 years in the ARMY I would never hesitate to advise somebody to enter any branch of the Service.  I wish I was still in.  There will be good times (shore leave in San Diego or Naples) and plenty of bad times  (night time watch on a can on north atlantic patrol) but you won't regret it.  Do try to get a job in a good career path.  Avation/Nuke/Welding/Diving are some of the best.  Usually the better your grades the better job you can get.  If you don't think you'd like the Navy you can also look into the Coast Guard. A three year stint on Adak island will really build character.  But do your home work and be prepared to say "NO, Thanks" to a recruiter.  They are going to try to tell you that the jobs they need filled are the only ones available, just tell them you'll be back when the job you want is available.  Also check out the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in most cases you get additonal rank for time spent in the DEP.  (Counts as Time In Service)

BTW:  Naval Corpsman has another  name = Marine.  Avoid the medical corps in the navy if you don't want to see combat.  BUT if you do go that route you will be the best liked guy in the unit because the Marines take care of their corpsmen.

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 9:10:39 AM   
bulldog1


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Status: offline 		"your stock just went way up with me for just thinking about serving your country."

+1

What grade did you say you were in now? Freshman/Sophomore? You'll have time to sort things out. See what each branch has to offer and TALK WITH YOUR PARENTS before you sign anything! USMC would fit you well, based on the personality that you've shown here, but any of them will change who you are. Each branch has something different to offer, and definately consider making a career out of it, I coulda been retired by now.




Here ya go, Devildog, boot camp will do a better job of getting rid of your hair, as well as taking the smile from your face though.  

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 10:00:46 AM   
joebaker79

 

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Status: offline 		KMP,
My brother is a Lt. Commander and Captain of the USS Firebolt currently underway in the Gulf.  His Navy journey has taken him from Nuclear Engineer school after college, to Officer's Candidate School, to the Naval Post Grad School in Monterey, CA where he went to school for 2 years and was paid his full salary to do so, to Chief Engineer on a few ships and now 1st in command of his own ship. 

This from a guy who barely made it out of Westminster College with a Physics degree.  That is certainly an accomplishment, but he struggled.  Once he went into the Navy after college he was on his way to success.

The Navy is not for everyone, and it's tougher to stay in now.  You have to keep moving up or you are out.  No 20 year guys anymore waiting for retirement.  Also, do as my brother did and use the Navy like they use you.  Take every oppurtunity they give you and if you want to leave after 4 you will be set up nicely and get free education in the process.  If you want to stay in keep educating yourself and move up the ranks.  Go in wanting to become an officer. 

Over the years he has shown me every type of Navy man there is and no matter when they leave they are 99% of the time the finest individuals around. 

I know I wish I would have gone into the Navy out of high school instead of struggling through college.  My brothers education and leadership skills not only give him a career he loves, but one that pays him more than I ever thought anyone could earn in the military.  He's got everything he could ever want and then some, and he'll be retired at 44.  He will be able to live off his pension or get a consulting or contractor position anywhere in the world for his skills. 

He is a fine example of what determination and drive can do.  I can't say whether he was a natural born leader or the smartest guy in the world, but he always asked himself what can the Navy do for me just as much as he asked himself what can he do for the Navy. 

Whatever you do I hope it's the right decision for you and remember that it's like any other job.  Find out how the Navy can get you to where you want to be and if it fits go for it. 

If you would like to get some advice from him (and he is not the recruiter type that will bs you to joining, he will give it to you straight) feel free to PM me and I will gladly give you his email address on ship.  I believe he's currently in port in Bahrain and I know he would answer any questions you have via PM.  Again if you want to get information from someone other than a recruiter. 

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 12:01:06 PM   
bingsbaits


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Status: online 		Don't be afraid to look into the Air Force also....
Some good jobs there....
Wished I would have stayed..

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RE: US Navy - 11/6/2009 12:02:14 PM   
bigfoot


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Status: offline 		As Spoon previously stated, don't join for the wrong reasons. You will no doubt get a lot out of joining any branch of the military, but will be asked to give a lot in return. I was not in the Navy but two of my sons were. The second oldest joined a year after he graduated from high school. Lets just say he was somewhat of a "Wild child" definately headed down the wrong road in life. He left home with a 20 dollar bill, a change of underware and a carton of Camels. 21 years later he retired as a Chief Petty officer with two college degrees, married to a beautiful woman and blessing me with a lovely grandaughter. My youngest son was in the Navy reserves for 6 years as a Seebee and took part in Desert Storm. I believe the the time they spent in service to their country was time well spent, and proud as their father for them having done so. Whatever career path you choose in life, don't expect it to be all fun and games. If you do indeed sigh on with the Navy  or any other branch of the military, I thank you in advance for your service to our country, and truly believe you will a better person for having done so.

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RE: US Navy - 11/7/2009 11:26:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		This is the best thread I have ever read on this site. No BS, straight talk from the heart. Everyone that has posted ,Good job on giving this guy straight up info!

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RE: US Navy - 11/8/2009 8:11:08 AM   
ready2fish

 

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Status: offline 		What ^^^ said.

KMP, like already kinda mentioned, if your are SERIOUS about a Military career, you need to focus NOW. Don't be a total goof off regarding the rest of your schooling, and with your friends. One small bad choice or little "mistake" may make you ineligible for future service. Seen it happen.....

Kudos to you, I hope you acheive whatever goals you set for yourself.

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RE: US Navy - 11/11/2009 7:01:13 PM   
KMP

 

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Status: offline 		Thank you guys very much! i have decided that I will either go into the navy or coastal guard, most likely the navy

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