Feeling anxious about leaving home for NROTC? You're not alone. Learn how to manage homesickness, build new friendships, and succeed at NSI from experienced alumni and a retired Navy officer.
BAH for spouses separated: how the allowance is based on your dependent's location, not your duty station. Learn about geobachelor life, requesting BAH for your spouse's address, and financial...
Practical advice for Navy families facing financial hardship after an unexpected PCS, including counseling, TSP loans, Marine Corps Society loans, and home sale strategies.
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...
Improve your OAR reading score by training with real Navy instructions and using AI tools. A retired CWO shares proven study strategies.
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.
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...
Practical advice for candidates with weak math/physics backgrounds on studying for the ASTB, plus guidance on BDCP eligibility after leaving NROTC.