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.
Worried about how credit card debt in collections affects your Navy OCS application and security clearance? This article covers the risks, mitigation steps, and recruiter advice.
When both spouses in a dual military marriage have dependents from previous relationships, only one can claim the with-dependents BAH rate. This article explains the policy, how to determine which...
As a retired Navy officer, I've seen many dual-military couples face the home-buying dilemma. This article breaks down the financial realities of buying near Hill AFB on two O-3 salaries, the risks...
A retired Navy officer shares strategies for managing household spending when a stay-at-home spouse handles daily purchases, focusing on allowances and open communication.
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.