Graduating OCS is just the beginning. Let me tell you about my experience transitioning from Navy OCS to my first duty station as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer (CWO). It’s been one hell of a...
Learn how to prepare for the navigation portion of Navy OCS, including maneuvering boards, CPA problems, and COLREGS. Practical tips from a retired officer.
Can you join the military with credit card or personal loan debt? Is there loan forgiveness? A retired Navy officer explains the truth about debt and military service.
Should you stay at the Navy Lodge or off base in Guam for a DEERS trip? This guide covers beach access, transportation costs, and the best option for your visit.
Learn why the DD368 conditional release is mandatory for your Navy OCS commissioning package, what to do if it expires, and how to persist with your recruiter.
Wondering if an intelligence officer can choose sea duty? As a retired Navy officer, I explain how 1830s can go to sea, how to request sea billets, and the balance with shore duty.
A retired Navy officer shares what Hospital Corpsmen should know about transitioning to Surface Warfare Officer, including culture changes, mandatory surface pin, and career expectations.
Looking for boot camp gift ideas for your boyfriend leaving for Navy boot camp? Learn what's allowed, why letters matter, and the best time to give actual presents.
Comparing Navy officer (Information Warfare) and enlisted (CWT) cyber careers for candidates with IT backgrounds, family priorities, and medical waiver needs after bariatric surgery.
Thinking about becoming an Intelligence Officer? Let me share what I saw from my Intel shipmates: nearly all start at sea, and OCS is more about mental grit than physical strength.