A retired Navy officer shares insights on Oahu housing military families: base housing communities like Halsey Terrace, buying in Ewa Beach or Mililani, and renting with a work-from-home spouse...
A Navy veteran shares how a tiny balance on a joint checking account triggered an 'account abuse' flag at USAA, leading to an automated $60K loan denial—and what you can do to avoid the same trap.
Learn why a denied officer commissioning asthma waiver does not revoke an approved enlisted asthma waiver. Insights from a retired Navy officer.
Deciding between enlisting first or pursuing a direct officer commission as a Surface Warfare Officer? Here's what I've seen from both sides of the pipeline.
Wondering if you should retake the ASTB after a non-selection? Here's advice from a retired Navy officer on weighing the risks when your PFAR is already a 9.
Learn how to verify a deceased Navy officer's final rank without involving family, including using the Defense Manpower Data Center and understanding promotion board results.
Wondering if a 3.0 GPA in Physics can get you into Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training? The answer might surprise you—and it has more to do with your ASTB score than your transcript.
Graduating OCS is just the beginning. Let me tell you about my experience transitioning from Navy OCS to my first duty station as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer (CWO). It’s been one hell of a...
Learn how to prepare for the navigation portion of Navy OCS, including maneuvering boards, CPA problems, and COLREGS. Practical tips from a retired officer.
Can you join the military with credit card or personal loan debt? Is there loan forgiveness? A retired Navy officer explains the truth about debt and military service.