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Navy Recruitment Question
son just recently finished his first year of college and has decided
that he wants to possibly go into the Navy. I have heard some horrible
recruitment stories and am very nervous about him talking to just
anyone. We live in Locust Grove, Georgia which is about 30 miles south
of Atlanta. Any help would be appreciated. He is considering Seals or
EOD (not really sure what that is). Thank you.
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Permalink Reply by ArmyNavy mom on
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don't have him waste his first year of college...think about ROTC. My son is in it, he loves it!! have him look into it, and yes, the recruiter can help him. I'm surprised he was not told about it
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Permalink Reply by SpecialK on
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My son went to Valdosta State and they do not have a Naval ROTC program. Do you know of any colleges in Georgia that offer the Naval ROTC program besides GA Tech?
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why, yes, I do! Navy ROTC is also offered at U of G, Embry Riddle campus, Savannah State. My son had to go to Savannah because we put his packet in way too late, it took 2 weeks to get notified, but we had missed the cut off for the other schools. It turned out good, Savannah is small and not overwhelming. Please, urge him to look into this, it would be a waste to not do this. I was in myself and now that even though military personnel get their education while serving, it is very hard and you have to be totally committed to on-line courses and going to school after working all day. Not too many young people have that kind of commitement. If he goes ROTC, he can knock out his education and come in as a Mid Shipman. Sorry, but when I see kids putting off their education, I know they have a tough road ahead while serving their country. Keep me informed!!
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Thank you so much. I did my undergraduate degree the hard way also. Took me 8 long years! So I am right there with you on finishing up the education. I plan to talk to him this weekend and I will be sure to let him know about these other 3 schooling options. Does your son like Savannah State?
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KelleyM, he does like it there because it is a smaller university, that was his only option at the time due to missing the deadline. He was JROTC in HS but Army. He had no idea about the Navy. It didn't matter, I am retired Army and did NOT want him joining the Army. Anyways, he really has a small NROTC unit, (I believe 50 total) there's alot to be said about smaller schools, esp with the ROTC units. He chose Electrical Engineering and is doing GREAT. If you need anymore help, please let me know. We made ALOT of mistakes when doing his packet...things we weren't told and didn't know to ask. Please, use the moms here because we know what it's like. Every service and school is different.
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yeah, my bad, I said they enter the Navy as a Mid, no, they enter as an Ensign, like Diane replied below. Have the Navy pay for his education. They have/offer 2 and 3 year scholarships. I can give you the poc at Savannah State who is the actual officer who receives the scholarships.
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Permalink Reply by Diane2557 on
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I hosted a Navy for Moms (and Dads) dinner last night in conjunction with 2010 Navy Week Atlanta. We had Rear Admiral Michael J. Yurina as our guest speaker and also had 3 recruiters from the Navy Recruiting District Atlanta in Smyrna. NCC John Friersen talked from personal experience and said it took him 24 years to finish his degree. He strongly encouraged that our kids get their basic education while young and then join the navy and continue if they like to pursue higher education. Also there was Commander Bill Garren (commanding officer) and Lieutenant Commander Barbara Eubanks (recruiter). All 3 were wonderful and all would be willing to talk to you. You might also ask if you can still qualify for and apply for a Naval Scholarship. My son got a Naval scholarship to college and was commissioned into the Navy as an Ensign. He loved his college/Naval experience and is now flying jets.
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