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Justin Shineman
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Marie,
Not every Recruit has their wisdom teeth pulled during boot camp. Some do because they need it, others have it done because of where they are being stationed, or the specific commands they are going to. Operationally, it can be tough to get a…
Paula,
Has MEPS told your daughter she needs here wisdom teeth removed? If not, why is your dentist pushing for it now? That would be my first question. I have been in the Navy under military medical and dental treatment for 22 years, and I have bee…
Sally,
I don't think there is too great a chance that your son will be leaving before the wedding if he has not had a physical yet. Following his physical, they will need to process his package, generate commissioning documents, swear him in, and pr…
Lisa,
Petty Officer Labrum is correct, it varies by Recruiting District (geographic region). The Navy's standard is only 5% GED/non-traditional education, so all 26 Districts must enlist at least 95% High School Diploma Graduates. So for every 5 GED…
Ms. Thorne,
Air Rescue Swimmers are a fantastic bunch of Sailors in my book. Their job is to pull Navy Pilots, like me, out of the ocean in the unfortunate event we crash or jump out of a damaged aircraft. Air Rescue Swimmers, also known as SAR (Sea…
Proud Mom,
Has your son already been sworn in? What program is he being commissioned through? NUPOC, BDCP, OCS Direct Accession? A lot of the timing issues depend on the specific program your son has been accepted for.
Your best bet is to have your…
In actuality, most tactical aircraft (including U.S. Air Force fighters) have a "tailhook". Navy aircraft use it primarily for arrested landings aboard an aircraft carrier at sea, due to the extremely short length of the runway. Occasionally, tactic…
Have your son contact the Officer Programs department at your nearest Navy Recruiting District. The enlisted recruiter is required to have him speak to an Officer Recruiter based on his status as a collegiate. An OR is best informed to evaluate whic…
It varies, depending on what platform (type of aircraft) you fly, where your ultimate duty station is, and when your fleet squadron deploys next. It will definitely be after she gets her wings and before she deploys with her fleet squadron. In gener…
Pat,
A good source of information is http://www.navy.com/careers/officer/ . It's Navy Recruiting Command's website. If you are in Mass, Navy Recruiting District (NRD) New England is headquartered in Boston. The Officer Programs Department is where y…
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- About me:
- U.S. Naval Officer
1991 Graduate of US Naval Academy
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 2:03am on June 16, 2009,
Shereen said… - Ah, USNA graduate in 1991? May I ask what company you were in?
- At 3:47pm on May 12, 2009,
lshinema said…
- Thanks, Its, always a pleasure to see the Navy's parent support in action. Good Luck to the mom's just getting started on the journey.
- At 5:14pm on March 30, 2009,
DJ...JetJockeyMom said…
- Welcome Sir! To my group, "Moms of Officers". It is wonderful to have someone with your knowledge in our group. Thank you for your input. It is appreciated!
DJ
- At 8:07am on March 15, 2009,
Mary, Proud Mom of Nick said… - Welcome, we are delighted to have your knowledge and experience here.
- At 6:28am on February 23, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said…
- welcome so glad you are here!
- At 10:30pm on February 22, 2009,
Sherry James said… - Thanks. My daugther is a SWO stationed in Norfolk. And to which community do you belong?
- At 10:22pm on February 22, 2009,
Sherry James said…
- Hi Justin,
Welcome to N4M! Thank you for your service! And I see you're already finding your way around the site. My daugther is a 2008 graduate of the Academy and is SWO now.
- At 9:58pm on February 22, 2009,
Pat said… - Welcome aboard! Thank you for your service to our country!
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