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Advancement

Congratulations to all those sailors celebrating their new rank today. We are all so proud of you. For those families sharing their loved one's disappointment, we join you in encouraging them to hang in there and fight the good fight again in September.

I find myself looking at the upcoming holiday weekend with little enthusiasm. Once more my son is having to accept being "Oh so close..." on the naval advancement cycle. I am sure that he is not the only service person dealing with the disappointment today. These young people dedicate their best years to building a military career, doing everything right, following orders without question, being separated from loved ones, being a target for every anti-American extremist out there, while struggling with the pressure of taking the exams semi annually and anxiously waiting more than two months for the results while continuing to serve their country every day. For those in the Navy approaching 14 years (one year shy of being pension eligible) the tension is even greater, since their careers will be cut short with another "passed but not promoted" rating. Some of these sailors are going through this for the 4th or 5th time.

It is my understanding that the Navy is the only branch of the service still using this outdated method of advancement. My heart bleeds for all these wonderful young people who have unselfishly dedicated their efforts (not to mention the better portion of their income earning years) to a career serving their country only to be told "thanks, but no gold ring for you. Now get out there and start all over again." This is especially difficult with the economy and job availability at an all time low. Oh yeah, and let's not forget that a our government reserves the right to yank them out of any new career endeavors and back to active duty if their country is in need of their services at some future point.

I know Memorial Day is typically a day to remember those who gave their lives in service of their country, but hopefully you'll also take a minute or two to say a prayer for the young men and women of the Navy who are dealing with the knowledge that once more they are good enough to serve but just shy of attaining the next level in their military careers. I just hope my son realizes how much he is loved and respected, and how proud we are of him. Love you sweetie.

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Comment by trolle1946 on May 25, 2012 at 5:15pm: Thanks Debbie - it's comforting to know that one's son isn't being singled out, only passed up in a system that definitely needs to be reviewed and updated.

Comment by abbyblue on May 26, 2012 at 9:24am: this just make me mad to much to comment.

Comment by IRIS-SHIP-11 DIV-167 on May 26, 2012 at 9:27am: you could not have said it better-your son will still shine in our eyes as well as yours.he diddnt complete but was a part of the group while there which i feel counts so much and efforts are so important.my grandson passed and will graduate but I have 2 others that wont even make the effort.hang in there for you and your son.

Comment by abbyblue on May 26, 2012 at 11:52am: thank you judyr

Comment by Anti M on May 26, 2012 at 1:43pm: My husband was up for E-7 for a very long time and never made it. He was lucky, they let him stay for his 20.

But what process do you think is both fair and fits the needs of an overmanned service? Because the best do get chosen, there simply isn't "room at the top". The problem is we have too many fine sailors and top performers... and since junior sailors are needed, the Navy can't quit recruiting entirely. How do the other services do it? Because surely they pass over qualified candidates also, every service is overmanned.

Comment by BunkerQB on May 26, 2012 at 2:15pm: Just look at the unemployment rate! We simply as a nation are NOT creating as many jobs as there able body people who want to work. These are hardworking folks. The Navy (like most employers) try to come up with a fair and unbiased method for advancing employees. It's just that no system is perfect. There will always be a few who are more than qualified and will not get the recognition. We as their support system must be there to continue to support them and encourage them to find other avenues of work (if possible) or other avenues of feeling fulfilled.