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  • Becoming a social worker in the Navy June 12, 2025
    Hello everyone, I am seeking information on how to become a social worker in the Navy. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in social work. I would like to know if it is necessary to be a clinical social worker to work as a social worker in the Navy, or if a licensed social […]
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  • ROK. N Adopt New Combat Uniform June 12, 2025
    ROK. Navy has decided to introduce a new black-colored combat uniform by 2026. I heard this news from a my friend, BM1. Both shore-based personnel and ship crew members will wear the same uniform. The way to distinguish between them is by the placement of their rank insignia: If the rank is displayed on the […]
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  • Chaplains of the Navy, does your confidentiality requirement ever take a toll on you? June 12, 2025
    Not asking for any particular reason, just genuinely curious. Chaplains are generally the ones who help in some of our darkest times, and in those moments they’ve seemed like angels to me. But they’re also human, and I know that some of the things they have to hear and deal with have GOT to take […]
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  • Navy and the Air Force watching the Army's tanks shred Pennsylvania Avenue into rubble June 12, 2025
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  • *Chuckles I’m in Danger* June 12, 2025
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  • Navy Fully Integrates 14 Ratings Into Billet-Based Advancement - USNI News June 12, 2025
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  • Space A Flight can anyone help? June 12, 2025
    new sailor here currently stationed in georgia unaccompanied can someone explain to me how Space A flight works? my wife and son are currently in guam i was wondering what’s the processing to get a free flight from guam to georgia? submitted by /u/Khaleed1990 [link] [comments]
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  • Life on an LCS for a Boot SWO June 12, 2025
    Just found out I’m going on an LCS out of San Diego. Did they get rid of the blue and gold crew? I’ve heard very mixed reviews on what’s it’s like being on an LCS. What should I expect on an LCS for a boot SWO. submitted by /u/Old-Comfortable-2778 [link] [comments]
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  • Deployment and marriage June 12, 2025
    Currently on deployment and am just looking for advice regarding marriage while on deployment. I just feel really emotionally detached from home and am wondering if this is a normal occurrence? It has me questioning my whole marriage and whether I really love this person or if deployment is just skewing my emotions. I just […]
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  • Feeling hopeless as an undes airman June 12, 2025
    Please someone help me To call it a long story short, I’m currently an undesignated Airman on my new ship. I hate it so much—every day feels miserable. I’m with Supply 2 right now, and I was told by the career counselor at my previous A school that I’d be working with aviation rates. But […]
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  • Modern problems require modern solutions. Send in the Marines! June 12, 2025
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  • Brand New Navy Chief Eval Coming: Major Changes Explained (Video Breakdown) June 12, 2025
    Just made a video walking through the big changes coming to the Chief Eval this August. First major update in over a decade. 🚨 Highlights: PRT scores now mandatory New screened billet subcategory codes Individual trait comment blocks Forced hard rankings across every Chief And more This is my take based on the preview info […]
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  • I'm a few days away from EAOS and it feels really good. June 12, 2025
    Please delete if not allowed, but I felt like sharing if there's anyone who's on the fence about separating. I did just over 7 years and decided to get out and so far I think I made the right decision. I had been on the fence about it for a couple years and eventually just […]
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  • AUKUS in the White House Crosshairs June 12, 2025
    WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has launched a formal review of a defense pact that former President Joe Biden made with Australia and the United Kingdom allowing Australia to acquire conventionally armed nuclear submarines, a U.S. defense official told Reuters. The launch of the formal, Pentagon-led review is likely to alarm […]
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  • POTUS about a half hour ago giving an update to the report of dependents leaving the Mid East adding Iran can’t have a nuke we won’t allow it June 11, 2025
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  • Missing San Diego Sailor - no updates since disappearance May 30th June 11, 2025
    A great deal of attention was rightfully given to the tragic case of CSSN Angelina Reséndiz, our sister-in-arms whose life was senselessly taken. Now, another sailor, CSSN Sergio Veloura, is missing and I believe his case deserves that same level of media coverage and public concern. Sergio has been missing since May 30th, and there […]
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  • Troubled Constellation Frigate Is Now At Least 759 Metric Tons Overweight June 11, 2025
    The U.S. Navy’s future Constellation class frigates are set to be at least 759 metric tons (close to 867 U.S. tons) heavier than expected, a 13 percent increase over earlier estimates. Concerns have previously been raised about how weight growth with the Constellation class design, which was still being finalized as of April, could negatively […]
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  • Sailors who can’t deploy will be moved to empty jobs under Navy program June 11, 2025
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  • Navy sar training 🤙 June 11, 2025
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  • US Navy bean soup - is it still served on USN ships? June 11, 2025
    I have an interest in traditional naval dishes, one of it being the navy bean soup. I got the recipe from the WW2 era cookbook but can't find clear info about the current status: is it still on the roster of USN ships galleys? Os it popular? Any story/pic/information or recipe is welcome and thanks! […]
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  • Question about DCO and background June 12, 2025
    I am wondering about the process for enlisting as a reserve through DCO, I want to get into an intelligence role role. I am about to graduate with a computer science degree with a good gpa and some good experience, but I’m worried about taking a polygraph. I have smoked weed before, and taken a […]
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  • Opinions on AC? Help choosing a rate!! June 12, 2025
    Any current/former AC’s that can tell me more? Enlisting soon and I’m pretty sure it’s at the top of my list, I REALLY love the idea of AWO but I’m a smaller female and worried I won’t be able to physically do it. I was told to go AO as there’s a chance I’ll get […]
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  • picking job next week! June 12, 2025
    Hello! I got my waiver passed since I’m under six months postpartum so all I have to do is go back and select my job and interview. My recruiter is saying he doesn’t have access to what jobs I qualify for. I was hoping for some recommendations with the overall score of being a 75. […]
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  • Challenging commands or commands that no one wants June 12, 2025
    I keep hearing, ‘to get promoted, take volunteer for challenging commands or the ones that no one wants’. Conversely, I hear that orders to the command that no one wants means that you are terminal rank or they’re trying to get rid of you. I am interested to know what are these assignments that everyone […]
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  • I have some questions and need some insight June 12, 2025
    A little about me, im 23 without a GED or diploma. I went to MEPS Tuesday (thank you to everyone who responded to my post) Basically, due to my right eye having 20/25 eyesight i couldn't get any aviation job according to the profiler and the only jobs available were MN, BM, undes Seaman, and […]
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  • Any reservist here from San Diego that are in MSRON? Can you tell me about your experience so far? June 12, 2025
    Looking into joining the Navy Reserves with no prior military experience and hopefully joining an MSRON unit. How hard is it to join and how soon can I join after bootcamp? The rate I'm looking at is IT by the way or maybe even BW if I don't have a high enough score on the […]
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  • Is it possible to do only 1 to 2 years Active Duty as Nursing Officer? June 12, 2025
    Hi, I am wondering if there is any strategy to just do 1 to 2 years Active Duty as Nursing Officer? Normally, the minimum Active Duty is 3 years. One way that I think is to be a Reservist and then look for mobilization opportunity, but ChatGPT states it's hard. Do you think it's possible? […]
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  • Advana Jupiter June 12, 2025
    One for the cook kids who know Advana is the cooler NRRM, how do you get access. Links just drop me at “access denied” or “sign in” pages. Yes, I’m on an NMCI machine. submitted by /u/Part_Timah [link] [comments]
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  • Reserve JAG June 12, 2025
    What is JAG like in the reserves? Any input helps. Are there mobilization opportunities or backfill positions? What does drill look like? I'd be coming from active duty. submitted by /u/Unlucky-Storm5689 [link] [comments]
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  • What is considered a non duty request June 12, 2025
    Like let’s say you sgt wants you to post in a group chat everyday at least one meal or one exercise because your on the heavy side and failure to do so would result in negative paperwork, would that fall into unlawful orders? Is it considered hazing if those negative counselings are only give to […]
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  • Seeking VA support options for Veteran sister in crisis June 12, 2025
    My Veteran sister has chronic PTSD with debilitating anxiety and panic, as well as a broad range of physical symptoms. Background of MST and training accident trauma. Her VA disability rating is around. 70%. She uses the local VA in Ft Collins CO, and the Wyoming facility for anything the local office doesn’t do. Her […]
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  • Bottled Waters that baked in the sun in the summertime in Iraq. Heat Index up 127 degrees. June 12, 2025
    If anyone knows. If you deployed to the Middle East like Saudi Arabia or Iraq. Waiting in Kuwait. Hundreds of plastic bottles of water would sit out in the sun. Has any veteran linked this to having a problem with GERD later in life? Has any stomach problems thinking this may have caused of having […]
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  • My 508-Mile Convoy from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait: Unsafe Vehicles, Broken Planning, and No Accountability June 12, 2025
    In December 2022, I was part of a military convoy from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, covering roughly 508 miles. The original plan was for the trip to take two days, with proper rest, stops every few hours, and an overnight halt for sleep. That was the plan. What actually happened was a rushed, underprepared 24-hour […]
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  • Website issues - VA.gov June 12, 2025
    Got an email from va.gov about the transfer from Healtyevet to va.gov to confirm my info. Went directly to va.gov {didn't use any links in the email} and tried to login. Had to login a few times, and then it wants me to supply forms of identification including driver's license, SSN, etc. reason they give […]
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  • Can i REALLY work if i am 100% P&T? like REALLY? June 12, 2025
    It just seems too good to be true. I just found out I got rated 100% for mental health and substance abuse issues etc etc. When i found out i quit my high stress job and got a very low-level mid-tier pay accounting job with a government entity. With the 100% AND the mid level […]
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  • All my friends are Dead June 12, 2025
    I’ve lost everything and everyone my own blood calls me a failure I’m at odds with my local Va that might end up in a settlement I’m tired I’m 35 100 % T&P my teeth are falling out rotting from exposure my last friend attempted around the same time I did I woke up he […]
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  • So I don’t remember going to this school. Nuclear weapons repair? June 12, 2025
    Anyone have an idea of what that actually means? submitted by /u/Sasquatchachu [link] [comments]
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  • Something about assembling Warhammer 40K miniatures at a wargaming hobby store and having a very very merry time with fellow fans discussing the ins-and-out of the 40K universe makes me feel so content that it makes me feel very sleepy! June 12, 2025
    What appears to be a boring hobby is actually a cathartic release for my inner "demons" to let loose and vent their combat-related PTSD in a creative and hilarious and safe way with fellow fans! hahahaha... I am sooooo sleepy and content with the day! 💜 submitted by /u/WhiteGoo-Luvver69 [link] [comments]
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  • Just Trying to Hold It Together – Looking for Advice from Anyone Who's Been There June 12, 2025
    I served for five years, and I never imagined I'd be in this position. Between being robbed multiple times, racking up over $12K in legal fees fighting for my kids, falling behind on my mortgage, and now dealing with the VA potentially cutting my pay — I’m just trying to stay afloat. On top of […]
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  • ABOUT TO FINISH CONTRACT June 12, 2025
    Hey, so I have less than a year left on my contract, I'm a Navy Seabee, learned a lot about the trades in my time in, on top of the knowledge I had before My main question is I've been looking into skill bridges for Lockheed Martin and hopefully making a career out of that, […]
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  • Team 10 waiting for a boarding call. June 11, 2025
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  • Did most navy SEALs grow up playing sports? June 11, 2025
    I don’t see how you can do 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 20 pull-ups, and a 9 minute swim and run without a very strong athletic background submitted by /u/Sick_Box_9325 [link] [comments]
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  • TRT and Gear at BUDs June 10, 2025
    We’ve all of heard Captain Geary’s take on rampant PED use during BUDs. Times have changed and the competition and athleticism is through the roof. How many guys are juicing? Is it mostly test? DJ Shipley (love him or hate him) has said that he probably wouldn’t have made it through training during current times. […]
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  • How do I know if I really want it? June 10, 2025
    I’m 16 and have wanted to be a SEAL Officer for years. I am going to the Naval Academy Summer Seminar on Saturday, but specifically today I’ve really been thinking about it. My reason for wanting it is that I always want to be the best and I want to help people without the recognition […]
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  • Knowledge on diving and Parachute jumping June 9, 2025
    Does anyone know the study material the guys in the pipeline use for diving and parachute jumping or have any recommendations I just enjoy reading and figured why not try to learn something as well, I have found the u.s navy diving manual 7e which is blue and cost 225$ and a part 1 and […]
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  • The diversity we were looking for (circa 2009) January 28, 2025
     CNO’s Sailing Directions describe a vision of the contribution and characteristics of the Navy over the next 10-15 years. Today and in the next decade, ready Sailors and Civilians will remain the centerpiece of Navy’s warfighting capability. To maintain our warfighting edge, it is essential that our people be diverse in experience, background and ideas; personally […]
  • Accountability January 27, 2025
     "Men will not trust leaders who feel themselves beyond accountability for what they do."Admiral Kinnaird R. McKeeDirector, Navy Nuclear Propulsion (1982-1989)
  • National Handwriting Day January 23, 2025
     John Hancock's birthday is today.  In honor of that day, the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) sponsors National Handwriting Day.Once thought to be a lost art, handwriting is one of the few ways we can uniquely express ourselves. There’s something poetic about grasping a writing instrument and feeling it hit the paper as your thoughts […]
  • From The Green Notebook January 15, 2025
     Joe ByerlyMany professionals do not want to write because they feel by doing so they are telling people how to think or that no one will even care what the author, regardless of rank, thinks about a subject. What I have learned over the years is that published ideas, both good and bad, serve as […]
  • Handwritten letter January 13, 2025
     "A good handwritten letter is a creative act, and not just because it is a visual and tactile pleasure. It is a deliberate act of exposure, a form of vulnerability, because handwriting opens a window on the soul in a way that cyber communication can never do. You savor their arrival and later take care […]
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  • Breaking my Flag April 2, 2023
     For those who missed the previous announcements, please read the previous posts for the details, but after 18 2/3 years here, I will no longer be posting on blogspot.Worry not, just click here to go to substack.  That is where I'll be.
  • Fullbore Friday March 31, 2023
    Housekeeping Note: As I mentioned earlier this month, as our British friends might say, this "blogspot" hosted part of the blog is "going in ordinary." The archived posts here back to the beginning in 2004 will remain, but all new posts will be going over to CDR Salamander on Substack. The reasons are simply, really. Google owns […]
  • The Weapons Gap With the PRC the USA Created and Funded: it Goes Boom March 31, 2023
    If you don’t wake up every morning cursing those responsible for defense and China policy in the 1990s … the gobsmackingly short sighted arrogance of it all – then what use are you, actually?With a few exceptions, from partially completed CV rusting in Ukraine to teaching the Communist Chinese how to MIRV ICBM warheads, to […]
  • Seriously ... Who's Been Running Our Wargames Then ... March 29, 2023
    One of the things that will get my eye twitching faster than about anything else is when someone responds to a question or concern with a, "Well, in our wargames ... "Bullshit.That may work for civilians or under-briefed lawmakers who lack the depth in military matters, but anyone who has run or been part of […]
  • In a Fight, Having Your Reloads at Home in the Safe Won't Help March 28, 2023
    There was a topic as a JO in the 1990s that we bandied about when we started to think about what we wanted to see show up in the fleet before we had to fight a no kidding war at sea for any length of time.Of course, at the end of the Cold War when […]
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  • Most military families on base don’t know their rights as tenants, survey finds June 12, 2025
    A Military Housing Coalition survey found that tenants don’t know their rights or are not aware of resources to help them navigate private housing issues. The post Most military families on base don’t know their rights as tenants, survey finds appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Patty Nieberg
  • Marines tasked with LA mission have not yet completed use of force and nonlethal training June 11, 2025
    The roughly 700 Marines ordered to deploy to Los Angeles have not yet finished nonlethal and domestic use of force training. The post Marines tasked with LA mission have not yet completed use of force and nonlethal training appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Jeff Schogol
  • Sailors who can’t deploy will be moved to empty jobs under Navy program June 11, 2025
    The EMPLOY program is aimed at retaining sailors with medical conditions that might otherwise force them out of the Navy. The post Sailors who can’t deploy will be moved to empty jobs under Navy program appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Patty Nieberg
  • Trump reverts 7 Army bases to former names with new honorees, including Delta Force soldier June 10, 2025
    The new names for the seven Army bases will honor 9 soldiers, including Delta Force soldier Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon, a Spanish-American War Medal of Honor recipient and a World War I pilot. The post Trump reverts 7 Army bases to former names with new honorees, including Delta Force soldier appeared first on Task […]
    Jeff Schogol
  • Crew of USS Oscar Austin awarded Combat Action Ribbons for Red Sea deployment June 10, 2025
    Sailors who crewed the warship during engagements with Houthi Rebels this spring can now wear the Combat Action Ribbon. The destroyer provided air defense against hundreds of Houthi missiles, rockets and drones. The post Crew of USS Oscar Austin awarded Combat Action Ribbons for Red Sea deployment appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Patty Nieberg
  • Golden Dome: Revolutionary missile defense or money pit? June 10, 2025
    The proposed billion missile defense system promises to shield America from missile threats, including hypersonics, but many doubt it can be done on time, on budget, or at all. The post Golden Dome: Revolutionary missile defense or money pit? appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Kyle Gunn
  • National Guard activates first-of-its-kind electromagnetic warfare company June 10, 2025
    The Georgia National Guard company is the first in the Army tasked directly with electromagnetic warfare, including direct cyber attacks and drone defense. The post National Guard activates first-of-its-kind electromagnetic warfare company appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
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  • Four Powerful Gestures June 16, 2014
    Communication is everything in leadership. More importantly, everything is communication—not what you say, but what you do. Your habits, your demeanor, your work ethic, your appearance, your sense of humor. The way you handle success, and the way you handle … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • The Vortex June 2, 2014
    We Navy types are a proudly hard-working breed. However much we may grumble, I think that most of us have that little psychotic voice that enjoys the long hours when we know we are legitimately needed—when the ship gets underway … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • Myth of the “Kinder, Gentler Navy” May 19, 2014
    On leave, your typical sailor goes home to a proud family who break out the faded pictures of Grandpa posing in front of a torpedo-bomber with pinup-girl nose art. In between sea stories of 7th-fleet barroom brawls, Uncle Jim wistfully … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • Talking to Ships May 5, 2014
    Non-shipdrivers will have to forgive me for this one. SWOs and submariners have several habits that make us look like a bunch of goons to the professional mariners trying not to run us over. Among them is our habit of … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • Reflecting on the Damn Exec April 28, 2014
    “Damn Exec” is a classic leadership essay by then-LCDR Stuart D. Landersman. It was in the January 1965 Proceedings, and has been reprinted in countless leadership books, magazines, and training products. It is required reading in many officer and CPO … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • Yes, it’s Your Fault April 21, 2014
    A tired JO complaint is “we’re just here so they have someone to blame.” We hear every day that JOs are a pointless decoration, chiefs really run the Navy, blah blah blah… then when the watch team falls behind PIM … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
  • JO Rules on Facebook! April 19, 2014
    Gonna try something new here… in the interest of making it easier for folks to chime in, tell sea stories, call me a delusional asshole or whatever… and yes, to have more exposure within the JO community, I’m gonna try … Continue reading →
    William C. Spears
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