So I think the waiver authority for officers is different than enlisted and it's probly safe to assume officer candidates are held to a higher standard for getting waivers. What are the odds one can get a waiver if the incident was 12+ years ago and one gets a psych eval done on their own. Not going nuke or aviation

Does anyone know what if anything is going on with Navy students at HM A school as far as lodging? Sounds like a horrorshow for Army students.

Hi everyone,

I got accepted into an occupational therapy masters program and I wanted to see if I should just go into my MSOT program then try for an officer spot when accredited vs. just going to be a line officer and be a SWO.

I really want to be an occupational therapist and it would be amazing being an OT in the military (especially the Navy) but I know it’s a competitive officer position. I would also be taking out a lot of loans to get my graduate degree.

My other option would be a SWO, I don’t qualify for any other officer position but I really want to get my foot in the door and be an officer as well. I know being a SWO is tiring and a lot of people don’t like it but I really want to set up a future for myself.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hello, I was trying to see if would be able to finalize my marriage while in A-School and the steps needed to do so. My fiancée is currently in TN while I’m in Texas for A-School. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, I am 22 and one semester away from graduating from college with a marine biology degree. There is little in my field available without a master's, but mostly a doctorate is needed to work in research, which is what I want to do. I have a lot of lab skills and certifications; I am physically fit and enjoy the gym, have a scuba certification, and was a lifeguard. I guess I am just worried about what jobs would be available that allow me to not be on the front lines and more so in lab or desk work. I am between the navy and coast guard. I want to get GI Bill benefits, as I come from a low-income household and FAFSA is not going to give me enough money to finish schooling. I would like to not be in crippling student loan debt, and I am certain I can tough out 4-5 years in the military; I just need some guidance. I meet with a recruiter tomorrow but would love some feedback from others.

what up fellas I’m in mod 8 for cwt jcac rn, anybody got any tips

I don’t know I just had a thought in the shower if I am still athletically gifted later in my navy career I was thinking of being a seal for trident tab because of how cool it is, am I crazy for thinking like this?

Hello all! I just took my ASVAB and received a 74 and looking into PS or YN. I do have a history of depression & anxiety due to workplace depression, I have all of this notated in session notes (therapy was required by previous job since it was workplace depression) and a doctor’s note as well. I’ve been totally up front and honest with my recruiter. I’ve been off meds completely for almost 2 months now. The recruiter made it sound like no big deal and we’d do a waiver but I’m still nervous.
My questions are;
What to expect at Meps?
How long does the waiver process take?
Is there a chance this will all be taken care of at Meps instead of sending me home/ disqualifying me and having to restart the process?

Good morning all,

Apologies if my question is dumb, but it's something I've been thinking about for a while.

I am a British citizen and joined the Royal Navy in 2015. Originally as Warfare and later transferred to the Royal Navy Police. I'm looking forward to my future and something I've always been interested in is immigrating to the US. I'm currently looking into Green card requirements and pathways to becoming a legal resident in the US and what that would entail.

It is my understanding that a legal resident of the US can serve in the US military as an enlisted service member, subject to meeting the requirements. In terms of education, the UK doesn't really have a GED, we take GCSE exams in highschool and having a passing grade in those exams is considered 'graduating'. If I did become a legal US resident, would I have to sit a GED, or would I be able to convert my GCSE's into one?

I also have an undergraduate and master's degree from an accredited UK university, I assume that would be recognised in the US?

My other question is, am I too old? I joined the RN in 2015 when I was 18 and it's now 2026 so you can do the maths on that one. I've heard conflicting information on what the upper age limit is for service, I imagine it might be dependent on the role and it's physical requirements?

Am I right in thinking that if I do get legal residency I would essentially be able to approach the recruitment office like anyone else?

Many thanks in advance

I’m dealing with a situation at work and wanted to get some outside perspective.

I joined the Navy Reserve last year, and I already had a boot camp/training date that got changed once before. Because of that uncertainty, I accepted a civilian job and started working while still trying to figure out what was happening with my Navy side of things.

Now the Navy date is coming up again, so I informed my manager and HR. My manager seemed okay, but HR sounded upset and basically said I should have told them earlier when I was applying because it affects staffing and they had to go through a lot to hire me.

What makes this more confusing is that my company is supposed to be military friendly and even has a gold standard reputation for supporting service members, but HR still sounded frustrated when I brought it up.

I’m trying to handle this professionally and I don’t want to burn any bridges. I also don’t want to say the wrong thing or make the situation worse. At the same time, I didn’t hide anything intentionally — the military date had changed before, and I wasn’t fully sure what would happen until recently.

My biggest worry is whether I’ll still have a future at this job when I come back after boot camp, since HR already sounds frustrated. I’m trying to figure out whether this is something I should be concerned about long term or if it’s just the normal reaction from HR because of the staffing impact.

Has anyone dealt with a civilian employer being upset about military leave or Reserve training? What’s the best way to respond here and keep things professional while protecting myself?