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.
Learn how to make your Supply Corps OCS packet stand out with strong GPA, OAR prep, and safe weight loss strategies. Expert advice from a retired Navy CWO.
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.
An Ivy League graduate's guide to naval aviation OCS: differences from the Naval Academy, training expectations, career progression, and transition resources.
Thinking about a lat transfer from SWO to METOC? This article covers what the POCR board for METOC looks like, day-to-day life as an oceanography officer, and how to build a competitive package.
A retired Navy officer breaks down the competitiveness of the Navy PAO program, what recruiters often advise, and how to build a strong application.
If you're a permanent resident with foreign military and logistics experience, learn how to enlist, get advanced pay grade, and eventually become a Navy Supply Corps officer.
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...
Two of the most common questions about Navy Officer Candidate School are “how long is Navy OCS?” and “how hard is it?” I went through it, so here’s the honest answer to...