Learn what to include and what to avoid when sending a care package to a deployed Navy sailor. Practical advice from a retired officer, including banned items like vapes and Zyns.
Learn how active duty Navy members with severe postpartum anxiety and OCD can find temporary work accommodations, access mental health support, and navigate the military system while caring for their...
A retired Cryptologic Warfare Officer breaks down the financial differences between enlisted, warrant, and officer retirement pay—and why OCS can be a smart move for your future pension.
Comparing NROTC and AFROTC for aspiring pilots? This article breaks down pilot selection rates, deployments, and tips to maximize your chances of becoming a military aviator.
Weighing reenlistment versus separation? This guide for Navy OCS graduates covers family factors, financial considerations, VA benefits, clearance jobs, Skillbridge, and getting sound advice.
Learn why MEPS waiting time can stretch for months, especially with mental health waivers, and how to proactively follow up with your recruiter and NTAG.
If you've seen Marine drill instructors leading recruits at RTC Great Lakes, you might think Marines are training with Navy recruits. The truth is those are NROTC midshipmen attending New Student...
Advice for active duty parents facing family pressure over holiday visits. Learn to set boundaries, prioritize your wife and newborn's health, and embrace your new home as command central.
If your Navy officer recruiter has gone silent, you may need an officer recruiter transfer. This guide explains how to work with your NTAG to get back on track toward OCS.
No physical tickets needed. Learn how your candidate adds you to the guest list, gate procedures, and health check requirements for OCS graduation at Newport.