whoever has served in the navy i want to know all about it.?
925719
Yes, there are a few tips I can give you. \n\n1. Don't believe the recruiter. \n2. Make sure you know how to march, do all of the folding, make your bed etc...according to the current regs before going to any bootcamp experience. \n3. Get the scoop on what to expect in bootcamp these days and prepare yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. \n4. If possible get your bachelor degree first and enter as an officer. You'll find that you will have more authority to make a difference and your opinions about things will have more say. \n5. Never go out to sea without at least becoming a petty officer first if at all possible. \n6. Be very careful who you date - there are alot of players. \n7. If you want to get into a medical program get a 4 year nursing degree and go in as an officer. \n8. Don't go to bootcamp enlisted thinking that you'll get to go to hospital corps school - you  might but chances are if it's not a needed position - you won't get the school of your choice.  \n9. As an enlisted or officer - having advanced knowledge of what is going to happen in bootcamp is key since the better you perform - the more likelihood of getting what you want. \n10. There are no guarantees. \n\nIt's been a long time since I was in but I only wish someone had made these recommendations for me very strongly!
975737
Good gosh man you are still here?  You really need a life bad.  Everybody with sense stopped listening to your BS a long time ago.  The only one with dellusions of this stuff happening is you, seriously if your father really was in the Navy like you claim.  I bet he disowned you for all of this.  This is all your way of getting attention, find a better hobby.
767378
http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3943.html\nShe was a good ship and crew...good nuggets of info here.
427735
I spent 4 years, 8 months, and 27 days in the USN. It was the best and worst time of my life. Getting out was harder than staying in cause I had to start all over in a world I knew nothing about. I lost 5 family members while I was away in the Navy.When I got out,  I took a big pay cut, ended up filing bankruptcy, but now 8 years later, I am making good money, mainly because of the education I got in the Navy. You can't get an education like that in college. Consider the military a great place to start. You can make it in the "real world." Staying in the military may isolate you from all the changes in the world, like it did me. The longer you stay in, the harder it  may be for you to adjust when you leave. Especially if you have a wife, and/or kids, you should get out. You served your time. Greater love has no man than he lay down <a portion of> his life for his <country>
1073082
I already served my time in the US Navy.\nIt's a great way to serve your country and see the world.
142509
I looked for you but I got this far and no further sorry\nhttp://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/LSM19.htm
153896
My son was in the navy on the U S S Eisenhower.  GO NAVY\nfor the best information, visit or call you local Navy recruiter.
492692
Maybe try something like vetfriends.com - my hubby is ex-navy and he likes those kinds of sites. Thanks for serving!
867494
As a member of his immediate family, you are entitled to his complete service record. You can get this through the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. I have linked their web site below. As for a list of all the names aboard a specific ship - unless you can find a veterans organization involving that ship (many many ships have these types of organizations for shipmates to stay in contact after their service) - you may be out of luck finding it. I wish you the best - Good Luck.
276115
maybe you could go to your local Navy recruting office and they could refer you from there on what to do. Good Luck.
302882
I am in the Navy and can give it a try. Send me his/her full name and I'll get back to you. \n\njdnemmer@yahoo.com
1062793
you might try contacting the USNA or the Navy for biographical information.
290843
idraw4u hit it in a nutshell.\nBest advice I can give is to find someone who is recently out after more than 6 years or is currently in with more than 6 years. Reason I say this is the first few years in any branch of the service is the worst. You're starting at the bottom of the ladder. Anyone with less than 6 years probably does not have a good feeling for the Navy. Over 6 years they have re-enlisted by seeing something positive in the Navy life.\nRecruiters-will not lie to you, however they will not tell you the whole truth. Misinformation by a recruiter can get them thrown in the brig, period. They are very good at what they do, like used car salesmen. They can show you everything available on the lot but there is a few they have to get sold and will try to "guide" you into buying it. Research on your own on what you would like to do as a job, keeping in mind on if it is a marketable skill when you enter life after the military. What schools can you get guaranteed after bootcamp? Accelerated advancement (higher rank, better pay)? Once you have found one or two skills you want, talk to a recruiter. Stick to your guns on what job you want, cause they will try to get you to take one of the higher priority job they have to fill. Every month, they get the new list of openings, so if they don't have what you want, check back next month or have them contact you when one comes up. This is your life decision, make sure YOU make it. Good luck and hope to call you shipmate soon.
904398
I can't say which branch to join, but I'll give you some real info regarding each branch.\n\nNAVY:  Great if you like to travel A LOT.  You'll be on a ship for most of the year, and you'll go virutally everywhere.  The downside is, you start off swabbing (cleaning) the deck and doing other manual labor for the first couple years.  You'll also be greatly outnumbered by horny, desperate guys.  Not all Navy jobs require you to be on a boat, though.\n\nAIR FORCE:  Also good for travel, but to a lesser extent.  You'll still be surrounded by horny desperate guys, but you'll be on land, so they'll have other options.  On occassion, you'll have to do some manual labor (about once a month, at the most), but you'll mainly be doing your AFSC job.\n\nI am in the AF, so I'm biased.  I'm glad with the choice I made.  Basic traning is a joke, and my job will get me paid well when I get out.  Also, we only deploy for 4-6 months at a time.  Then, we get 15 months before we're even considered for another deployment.  \n\nDon't EVER listen to recruiters, though.  They'll throw every lie and trick in the book at you to get you to join.  \n\nGood luck in your decision.\n\n.
901228
go to: www.navy.com \nthere is a message board there
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.
766905
you should be in the Navy