Hey is anyone out there in the Navy? I want to know is the Navy as good as it seems  and tell me about it.?
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I'm 28, spent 10 years in the Navy Special Forces. Depending on what you've heard about the Navy, I don't know so I'll give it tto you from the top. \n\nThe Navy, unlike other branches, actually takes care of you. You know healthcare wise, the other branches take care of you yes, but they use their own people, the Navy actually sends you out to specialists in town, and no matter the cost they take it. \n\nThe Navy also has the Buddy Program, where you and three other females would spend a lot of time together, and most likely be stationed together as longa syou guys can. Depending on your jobs. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know people from the very beginning and become close close friends. \n\nThe Navy also has the "smartest" people. We train all of our enlistment / officers to the point of "perfection". In boot camp you spend 40% of the time in the classroom. Unlike other branches where you focus on physical attributes. The Navy isn't like that. They train you to the end, so everyone has the same standards. \n\nThe Navy may not have a lot of jobs and careers as the US Army does, however, the Jobs you find in the navy are 98% of the time are co-ed jobs. The only jobs I believe you can't get in the Navy as a female is of course, Special Forces, and I can't remember the other 2. \n\nThe Navy has just spent 78 million dollars to rebuild all their base housing in just about every single base around the world. So its all been renovated, the gyms and places are a lot better. \n\nAs far as my experience in the military, I've been raised a Navy brat all my life. And the Navy has really given me an opportuntiy I wasn't given when I was growing up. I mean I have guys that are like my brothers, and we've served together 10 - 11 years. We have BBQ's together, go out to Hooters together once in a while, and you know just have fun. Its all a big family. Thats what ANY branch can give you. A close knit family no matter wher eyou go. \n\n\nIF you have any questions feel free to IM me, email me.
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Call your local recruiter...but try to decide what you want to do in the NAVY before you go in..they tend to push you in one direction...however, I loved it....
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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.
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I was one of those who mocked my compatriots.  As a Submariner, I was a "bubble head", the surface Navy were targets, or Pukes.  Marines, "Jarheads"....the list goes on.  In part it is just the banter and good nautured ribbing of other branches, to make yourself or your branch better.  I suppose there are those who really dislike other branches, but I never met one.  I don't think in eight years I saw anyone say one of those names in anger.
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SOPSEAL... You keep posting questions asking which is better/best...? ARE YOU EVEN IN THE MILITARY?\nI seriously doubt it, because if so you would of gotten the point by now sense all of the responses you get are the same.... There is no "BEST" ALL HAVE DIFFERENT JOBS/MISSIONS!!!  If you want to know, JOIN AND SERVE WITH US!!!
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you should be in the Navy
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First off GO NAVY!!\n Second the NAVY will be deploied anywhere in the world in a moments notice (Sea Air and Land) seams to have rang a bell.\nThe NAVY Spouce is without their otherhalf about 3/5 the time a person is assigned to a ship, or Det. There are support groupes at the bases to help when the spouce if deploied. If assistance is needed MWR and/or a Sister ship/Unit will have persons to assist.\nAnd Lastly GO NAVY!!!
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1. Todays operations are primarily Joint, which means one service alone can not win a war... we all work together to defend our country. So we are all "bada" in our special and unque ways and should be proud of our service heritages.\n\n2. With regards to this question...in my humble opinion I think the Marines are a little more "bada" in the conext of the question. Why? \n\n  a. The Marines do 12-18 months tours vs usual 6-month \n     tours for Navy...thougb I admit the Navy at times does \n     longer.\n\n  b. Being on ship is not fun? Even with hot chow, internet \n     service, phones (carriers), cable TV, and an \n     environment protected from severe weather. Sure, I \n     know...it gets hot on a ship...but try being \n     in heavy canvass tents with no air conditioning for a \n     whole year and camel spiders and scorpions your night-\n     time bunk buddies or getting totally drenched in rain\n     or freezing your tail off in sub-zero weather with no \n     heater available.\n\n   c. I have seen a lot of Marines kicking in \n      terrorists/insurgents doors in Iraq and Afghanistan,\n      getting shot at, etc. As far as the Navy? Well,\n      there's the SEALs... right? I have seen a few Navy \n      seabees doing patrols...rare.\n\nThe bottom line is Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers have all shed their blood for the principles we stand for... WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ARMS...GUARDIANS OF THIS GREAT NATION...WE ARE ALL B-A-D-A IN WHAT WE DO. Though we all have our favorites... mine being the Army.
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It depends on what you want to do.  Coast Guard is not as strict as the Navy.  You do more search and rescue through the CG.  The Navy offers a more traditional military experience.  The boats are larger and so are the guns.  But the down side is that you're 6 months out at sea with the Navy and with the CG you're only out 3 months.  I've never heard someone say a bad word about the Coast Guard.  Where as with the Navy I've heard Never Again Volunteer Yourself.
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What branch did you join. I am in the NAVY DEP right now. I have heard stories. I don't know if they are true or not?
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First off, most of the people on here are idiots. Top Gun was a movie about the Navy and actually "Top Gun" no longer exists, at least not as it used to...(a new name, a new base).\nSecondly, the Navy was great. You will have a sea/shore rotation depending on the rating you choose. As an AO, my sea/shore was 4/3 (I think). After boot camp and "A" school, I went to my first duty station and luckily got shore duty in Nevada. It wasn't always a picnic, but for the most part I enjoyed it. I never did go on a ship, I got off active duty after four years to move to Virginia with my husband (who was also in the Navy). I did stay in the reserves and had a great time being a full time reservist (I worked about 200 days out of the year) and even did a few deployments to the middle east, which were lots of fun (and hard work). \nAs for the ships...when you are on sea duty, you'll have 6-9 month cruises and work-up periods in between those. You'll just work on the boat while in port...you won't to LIVE on the boat unless you are low rank and single. While you're on cruise, you will stop in ports around the world. It's not as if they keep you locked on the boat for 6 months straight (unless you do something very bad in a port!)\nIf you choose Navy, I'd suggest a rating like IT that will translate well into civilian life! This website: http://www.spear.navy.mil/profile/profile/jan01/pages/Navy.html has some good information and briefly describes each individual Navy rating.\nGood luck and I hope you have a good time in whatever branch you choose:)
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Start here:\n\nhttp://www.navy.com/findarecruiter/
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I thought the USCG was military, I always admired the Coasties, hell after getting out of the Marine Corps I tried to go USCG...it has to be, because I was ineligble because I would lose one rank coming back in and I had to many dependants as well...either way, the USCG is awsome, those guys work hard for the USA.
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I think the education and training in the US Navy is some of the best in the world. Not exactly sure what you're looking for. I serve in the Navy. The training and education methods are more accelerated and hands on than most civilian programs. There is generally a lot of supervised OJT. In many fields, military trained technicians and operators are preferred and receive higher pay.\n\nAll of this is based on my own personal experience.
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My response will be a little different form everyone elses.  As a current member of the Navy, I have to say that it is very difficult and strenuous on the family life.  I have a daughter, and I have to tell you, as much as I stay involved in her life, I have a hard time leaving her everytime Im with her.  Would it be beneficial for you to join.  Well in some aspects it is.  In a lot of aspects its not.  Let me elaborate.  The medical and dental benefits are great, the money is good in reguards to a steady income, but of course the pay could be more.  You can start a college fund for her through USAA.  But on the flip side of that, the military, especially the Navy is down sizing.  Which means for most service members, more frequent deployments with all the drama going on in the world.  Im  currently deployed to Kuwiat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Although Im not in the direct line of fire, the risk is always there.  We took some mortar rounds when I first got here, but every since, things have been a little less stressful.  The Navy as whole, image is changing.  Actually that speaks for most services.  The branches are not seperated like they use to be.  All the forces are working as one joint force.  More and more Sailors are sent in to war zones in support of Army, Marines, and Airforce.  I joined the Navy to see the world, get money for college, go to college, gain technical, and real life expierence.  So far I have done just that.  But I also joined the Navy so I wouldn't be on the front line.  I figured I could accomplish this by joining the Navy, being on a ship, a good distance away from direct enemy fire, while still making a major contribution to the efforts.  There are a lot of things they you need to way your decision.  These people are right, your child should always come first.  I put my baby first in everything I do.  She is what keeps me going out here.  But again, being away from her is very hard.  I do everything in my power to be involved in her life, but I always feel like Im coming up short.  Her mother is very supportive of me, and her being prior military, she understands the difficulties of the military life.  If you have a supportive family that you trust will do the right thing by you and for your daughter, I would say look further into it.  I am available for more questions if you like.  I think you are a beautiful women and you will be successful in whatever you put your mind to.  Just make sure you do your homework before making a major decision like that one.  If you like, you can contact me at jayc_lark@yahoo.com...I hope to hear from you.
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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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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!!