Answer this I was in the navy for 20 years and Details..........>>>>>>??????
362223
I'm not sure why people think you hate America by your posted question. I Don't like the war. I don't think we should be trying to take care of problems other people have when we have enough of our own. But I don't hate America or the Military. The men and women over seas are doing what they think is best and doing thier job. Just because people disagree with what is going on doesn't mean they hate America. That is the great thing about this Country we can speak our mind and say what we think. People need to remember that is what this country is all about FREEDOM! So what ever it is that you want to say everyone else needs to get over it. If they don't like it don't read it!!
821471
I was a female in the navy for 4 yrs. I learn a lot and had great fun doing it. The freinds you make in there last forever and it is a different kinda friends too. More special I would say. I got out in 96 and still talk to a few of my closer friends. As far as jobs no it didnt help me in a way, the job I had was an operational specialist. radar, navagation, and that kinda stuff near the bridge of the ship ( top ) If I had it to do over again I would make sure that the job I got was one that would trasfer to a civilian job. Which mine didnt. But having been in the Navy looks great on resumes.I will never regret my choice to join. What an andverture. traveling was the best. Singapore, Guam, Hawii,Hong Kong, Germany, Persian Gulf, Dubai let alone the states. I would strongly recommend if to a female for sure, specially if you have no outlook for college or anything like that. Cause I didnt even want to think of college.. So I hope you choose what is good for you and have fun doing whatever it is that the future stores. Best of luck to you
608241
I was in the Navy.  But I'd say that things are probably pretty relevant across the armed forces.  Except maybe marines, that's like Armed Forces Extreme.  Who you are in general isn't going to change.  They will teach you a sense of team that you likely haven't encountered before.  I've never folded my clothing different since Boot Camp.  So I guess that changed.  You will learn many new things in a short period of time.  Your perspective will forever have a different slant but you as a person will not change completely.  You'll still like your bacon crispy, your mates blonde or whatever.  My sister was in the Air Force.  I think her uniforms were much neater than my Navy ones.
1092338
i would have changed the whole day. hubby is in the navy and was about to ship out so we went to the JP and got married. that ws 3 years ago and i still love him just as much as i did that day.
368406
i joined the military a year after high school.  In my mind it has bettered my future.  I have learned leadership and management skills that most Citizens would pay to have.  Its easier to get a job saying that you retired from the military.  It shows that you come from a background of lots of hardwork, dependability, and that you will get the job done.  Its a great way of life, but not for everyone.  You have to learn to sacrifice your time to take care of others, and that its not all about you anymore.  The benefits are great.  The pay isnt that great unless you are an officer.  But, you can learn to manage your money and put it to use and have a great retirement.  When i get done with the military i wont have to work again unless i choose to.  Id say give it a shot...just dont be a douchebag, do what your told, be where you are supposed to be, in the correct uniform, and dont cock an attitude at your seniors and you will do great.  You dont have to be smart to make it far (on the enlisted side that is).  If you do then good luck, and remember it is only what you make of it...if it sucks then your attitude sucks.\n\n\nAlso served in iraq, now in korea...and education is possible.  Dont listen to what the others say on that issue.  If you are willing to give up some of your "free-time" then you can do it.
1073082
I already served my time in the US Navy.\nIt's a great way to serve your country and see the world.
1066544
The contracts depend.  Have you seen any recruiters yet?  I enlisted in the Navy for 5 years.  It was for but I got a $6000 bonus to add another year.  My husband enlisted in the Marine Corps for 5 years because that's what they gave him.  When they get out, people tend to either go back to school or go back home and get a normal job.  More often than not, they re-enlist.  People will swear through out their entire enlistment that will get out.  A week before they get out, they re-enlist.  \nIf you want to prepare, get in shape.  It's more mental than physical.  If you make yourself believe you can do 100 push-ups in to minutes (I mean really convince yourself) you'll do.  I joined the Navy because I was out of shape and didn't' thing I could go through the Marine Corps boot camp.  It was a breeze!  If I could change it, I would have gone Marine.\n\nGO TALK TO A RECRUITER!  Do your own research to so they can't BS you.  If you know anyone who is in or used to be, take them.
1045229
You should contact the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) and I think you will get their contact information; go to www.navy.mil and find a link to BUPERS.
1077108
To escape an abusive home environment, at 16 I joined the UK Royal Navy (big mistake!).  In the Navy I was constantly bullied for being timid & quite.  In particular, there was a superior Officer who bullied me big time.  I had no one to turn to or talk to. To cut the story short I made my first independent trip to London whilst on weekend leave. A gay relationship developed between myself & someone in very high authority at the Russian Embassy.  We met regularly when I was on leave & he particularly loved to see me in my uniform.  In REVENGE for the bullying by the Officer I've mentioned, the Russian Embassy Official also gave me lots of cash for my diclosing & handing over details in particular about my training in Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Defence Warfare Training.  Well, one day back on the Naval training base, I got searched & the Military Police found written coded information in my inside pocket.  They couldn't crack the codes, had no idea who my Russian contact was, & they couldn't crack me even though they confined me to a prison cell for 3 days & nights with no clothes, no bed, no daylight, no food & only the odd glass of water.  Both the Military Police & the highest Commanding Officers just could not believe a 17 year old Sailor was involved in some serious espionage & treason.  They were all so shocked that they decided to keep it quite & discretely discharged me from Military Service.  I still kept in touch for quite a while with my contact at the Russian Embassy here in London.  Eventually our lives went in different directions.  I am 41 now but I will never forget him.
712089
I was a Chief in the Navy, I worked for a living.\n\nLOL\n\n\nGO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!!
368360
It is a very long four years and then you have a five year commitment.  It will be a very good education for you.  Unterstand what you want.  Most people are not used to working in the same employer for five years.  With your service commitment, you will be working/serving the Navy for five years.  College is tough, but imagine all the added physical training on top.  It will take someone with a lot of commitment to get through it.  If this is you, go for it.
33773
Basic training is supposed to be a little scarry, but it will seem so easy once you are done.  Most if it is just teaching you how to pay attention to details, something the Navy NEEDS you to know.  Pay attention, talk as little as possible, but speak up and confident when you do.  Do EVERYTHING the Navy way, no time for individual thought, that comes at your technical training.  \n\nI have 18 years in the Air Force, and have worked with all the services all over the world.  The reward of doing and being part of something bigger than yourself is a feeling you can carry with you forever.\n\nGood Luck and Welcome to the Fight!!
142509
I looked for you but I got this far and no further sorry\nhttp://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/LSM19.htm
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If you serve 20 years on active duty then you typically are qualified to retire and start getting your pension immediately.\n\nIf you spend 20 years in the reserves and you retire you will get a % of your pay at the time of retirement when you reach age 60.  If you retire and remain in the inactive reserves your retirement pay is based on the grade and TIS with every military pay raise that occurred after you retired.
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Tough question,  I got out in Feb2005 after a four year enlistment.  They fed me, the trained me, the gave me a place to live, a uniform, and some money. When I was sick they gave me some medicine.  I had time off for when my son was born, and we didnt pay anything for the health care my wife got before and after she gave birth. So I think the benefits were terrific. I honestly wished I stayed in cause earning enough to pay all the bills, not having to worry about where to live or medical bills,  man, I might make more money now and have great insurance, but its still not the same.\n\nSo what would I change? The reason I guess is why did I leave. I didn't leave cause of ribbons or medals, or time off, or being called in to do rinky dinky stuff, or cause of who I worked with.\n\nI guess I left cause I wanted to be home.  I remember the day I was on the phone saying,  "I'm moving to Detroit or Chicago, I don't know which, so if you can transfer me there I will stay in a few more years, I'm either going to have a job in the Coast Guard when I get there or I'll get a civilian job but I am not going to stay here in Washington DC"\nI liked where I was I just wanted to be close to home.  All the time they spent training me and money on training me, and all I wanted was to do my job closer to home.  The agruement was made if they do that for me, they put themselves in a position where they have to do that for everyone who is getting out.  Well in my case I got out, so how did it benefit them for denying it.\n\nThey had openings in Detroit, thats the thing, and people who didn't want to go there that they sent there. People were trying to get out of there to go somewhere else to be closer to their home.\n\nYou can say I'm whiney,  but the question is what would I change.  So I did my four years and then got out, and if they sent me to Detroit or Chicago I would have stayed in for the remainder of the time they needed me to do the same job there.  Heck I would have done 30 years back and forth between Chicago and Detroit.
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I would highly recommend joining the U.S. Navy as an Information Systems Technician (IT) as you will get awesome training and the potential to earn:\n\nBasic Pay $1,748.10 a month (over 2 yrs service)\n\nSubsistence Pay $272.26 a month\n\nArea Incentive Pay (AIP) of up to $3,000 a month (depends on area)\nRe-Enlistment Bonus (SRB) of up to $40,000\nCost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) of aprox. $1,100.00\n\nEtc... Etc...\n\nIt is highly likely that you could be earning over $48,000 a year in just a little over 2 years of service with the prospects of high paying civilian jobs as soon as your enlistment is up. I truly think this opportunity is hard to find in the civilian sector right now with only a High School Diploma!\n\nAlso, potential for $52,000 of money for college as follows:\n\n"The Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB): Take a small $100 reduction in your Navy pay for just 12 months and you will get back an education benefit of over $37,000. You may use this money toward college once you’ve completed active duty or even use part of it while you're still serving. Combine it with a Navy College Fund "Kicker" and get over $70,000 toward your education! You will be entitled to receive up to 36 months of educational benefits as a full-time student under this program. See your Navy Recruiter for details.\n\nThe Navy College Fund: Available to those who sign up for the MGIB. If you’re a high school graduate, score a 50 or better on the ASVAB, and qualify for certain Navy jobs or apprenticeships, you can get more than $15,000 in addition to the MGIB money for your education."\n\n"Among the most important benefits are those for your health. As a Sailor, you receive: \nFull medical coverage and care in Navy or civilian facilities \nFull dental coverage and care from Navy professionals \nYour other benefits upon joining the Navy include: \nDiscounted travel \n30 days paid vacation each year \nGenerous educational benefits \n$250,000 life insurance policy for $16 a month or a $400,000 life insurance policy for $26 a month"\n\nIf the above interest you go here: http://www.navy.com/findarecruiter/
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As I am getting ready to retire after 20 years in the Navy I can tell you they do not pay enough!!  I know men with less education that do the same job, work less hours and do less that is outside the realm of their "job" and make a LOT more than I do.  I could spend an hour or so explaining what I do that is outside my job realm but is still apart of my "job" but suffice it to say we do not make enough.\nHaving said all of that, we do get quite a few perks.  We make money that is not taxed. We will always have a roof over our head and food in our guts.  It may not be 4 star cuisine and a 5 star hotel, but it isn't a cardboard box and McDonalds either.  We get medical care and dental care for nada.  But we get what we pay for.  Some of the Navy Docs are good, some aren't.  I get to retire at 38 and collect a paycheck for  the rest of my life.  I get to go to college using my GI Bill.  I went to college and took 4 classes and it cost me about $250.00, the rest was tuition assistance.  \nSo the military isn't for everyone.  But it was a good move for me.