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Staff Sgt. Jordan G. Kinal, Marine Corps Drill Instructor assigned to Officer Training Command, Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island
A U.S. Sailor request permission to begin fuel sample collection and testing aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez
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Military Funeral Support: Guide for Denver Families

9 months ago
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Learn how to rally Navy support for a veteran's funeral in Denver, including contacting NOSC Denver, Navy League, American Legion, VFW, and National Honor Tour.

Small Arms live-fire exercise
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Navy Fitness and Nutrition: Staying Jacked as an Officer

10 months ago
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Learn how to maintain muscle gains, track macros, and keep your strength in the Navy, from OCS through your career, with practical tips on gyms, galley food, and Navy PT.

Capt. Christopher Schwarz, Chief of Staff, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central
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Leaving DEP for Officer: Your Options

10 months ago
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Thinking about leaving the Delayed Entry Program to pursue an officer commission? Learn how to do it, what to expect, and why it's worth trying.

Mr. Alvin Yu, maritime security specialist assigned to Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
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Navy Pilot Requirements: From Pre-Med to Cockpit

11 months ago
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Wondering if a non-engineering degree can still lead to Navy pilot wings? Learn about ASTB scores, immediate select, and the path to test pilot school.

A U.S. Sailor stands watch on the bridge wing aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), July 31, 2026
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Navy OCS Funny Stories: Laughs from Training

11 months ago
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From marching mishaps to legendary instructors, here are some of the funniest moments from Navy OCS and bootcamp, as told by those who lived them.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 fast-ropes onto a mountain from an MH-60S
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ASTB-E Tips: Last-Minute PBM Advice

11 months ago
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Get last-minute ASTB-E tips, especially for the PBM section. Learn how to tackle the drone, multitasking, and test-day strategies.

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
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OS to NFO Overlap: What Really Transfers

1 year ago
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Wondering if your Operations Specialist background helps you become a Naval Flight Officer? Here's what actually transfers and what matters most for selection.

U.S. Navy Seaman Kimone Shaw, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
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Intel Officer Concerns: Weighing SCIF Life at Navy OCS

1 year ago
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If you're having second thoughts about becoming an Intel Officer due to SCIF life, you're not alone. Here's how to weigh hands-on work vs. the IWC path before OCS.

Vietnamese visitors pose for a group photo aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a scheduled port visit in
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Request Military Service Records: A Family Guide

1 year ago
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Learn how to request military service records for a deceased parent, including eligibility, the SF-180 form, and tips for next of kin.

Navy officer with Ensign bars after OCS, headed to Nuclear Power School
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Got Orders to Nuke (Power) School? Life After OCS

1 year ago
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You did it. You survived the smoke sessions at Newport, conquered Officer Candidate School, and felt the weight of those Ensign bars on your collar for the first time. You’ve earned the right to be...

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