What r/newtothenavy is talking about this week

Did anybody else call a random number or a number outside of their parents phone number on their first boot camp call cause they didn’t want to call their parents screaming at them?

I only really want to join for the money to be honest. I don’t have the best qualifications and my brother was in the navy before and has basically encouraged me my whole life to join the navy. I...

I recently graduated ODS as a prior with a break in service. I poured over all of the guides, tips, and tricks out there before going. Those were all incredibly helpful, but Here are some...

my first instinct was that it was a scam, could this be rea? I don’t know why they would want me though, I got mostly C’s and B’s in high school and did not do sports or clubs, if it’s real the...

I was told that they do pistol qual at boot camp and I could wear the Expert ribbon at graduation if I earn it, is it hard to get? I want to earn it to make my Granddad and boyfriend proud (they...

Good afternoon Im wondering how much freedom of movement I’ll have during a school? (I ship Next monday) Im a protestant/pentacostal Christian so I already know what church Id like to visit while...

Title explains everything. I (25M) was very blessed to have all 5 of my waivers cleared, and my recruiter said I’m good to swear in as soon as next week (I attended MEPS and the ASVAB last year)....

What should I know about a Navy DC job? Will my Spouse be able to PCS with me after A school? Or will I have to live and work on the ship full time? Signed a 4 year contract. What will life look...

To start this out, I've always wanted to be in a submarine, I think they're some of the coolest things and, after I leave the Navy, I want to get a job in Nuclear Reactor Operations. The only...

I recently went to MEPS and scored high on the ASVAB. I wanted a CWT or IT job, but my approved medical waiver makes me ineligible for jobs with TSC. I also have dual citizenship with the...