When a sailor needs cancer treatment, medical off-ship duty may be possible through LIMDU orders, the EMPLOY program, or medical board. Here's what you need to know to navigate the process.
Enlisted Sailors aiming for the Civil Engineer Corps can take key steps years before graduation—pass the FE exam, network with CEC officers, take the OAR, and gain leadership experience through...
Learn what's allowed in OCS care packages during the Indoc Phase, what to avoid, and tips from a former Navy officer. Help your candidate stay connected without causing trouble.
A former D1 athlete navigates medical waivers for AMPS and anxiety. Learn how to present your case and improve your medical waiver chances at Navy OCS.
Learn how IRR time and USMC OCS time affect your Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) if you're a prior-enlisted officer. Includes tips on reconstructing your PEBD for retirement.
If your deployed sailor is injured, having suicidal thoughts, and standard options aren't working, here's how to help them—and you—get the right care, from chaplain to chain of command.
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.
Learn what college degrees the Navy accepts for Naval Aviator OCS applicants and which degree path is recommended for success.
A retired Navy officer explains how Army veterans with VA disability ratings can pursue a Navy officer commission through OCS, with advice on designators like Supply Corps.
Is it wrong to choose enlistment over commissioning? A retired officer explores family pressure, the value of enlisted roles like CTI, and why your personal happiness matters most.