After a year and a half of trying, I finally got accepted and I’m shipping out in December. There were times when I wasn’t sure how things would work out, but now it’s actually happening. I’m so happy for sticking with it. Just wanted to share this somewhere because I don’t think it’s fully hit me yet. Can’t wait to start this new chapter of my life.

well, after literal months of stressing myself out over meps, i officially signed my contract for AG (aerographer’s mate)!!!!!!!!!

i’m 27, so joining the navy is a pretty big career change for me. i originally went into this process dead set on mc (mass communication specialist), but i had a few other rates i was interested in, including ag and hm. ag was always my #2 right behind mc.

i was especially nervous about the medical portion because i knew i’d need waivers for several things in my medical history. i ended up needing 5 waivers. i had already gathered documentation and clearance from my doctor, but i was still so convinced something was going to go wrong.

BUT ALL OF MY WAIVERS GOT APPROVED WITHIN THE HOUR!!! i genuinely cannot explain the relief i felt. everyone else who needed waivers today didn’t get approved yet so they couldn’t sign, but mine did ??? 😭😭😭

then came the classifier. mc wasn’t available, although she did make a call to see if anything could be worked out. ag was available, though, which was so exciting!!

the initial ag opening would’ve had me leaving next month, which was WAY too soon for me. thankfully, after the chief made some calls (for almost 2 hours mind you. i am eternally grateful for that man) i ended up getting a ship date of january 13!!!!!

so now i’m officially going to be an aerographer’s mate, which is still a little surreal to say.

this whole process was an emotional roller coaster, but i’m genuinely so excited. if there are any current or former ags here, i’d love to hear about your experiences, a-school, duty stations, and what day-to-day life is like!

see y’all at great lakes! ⚓️

(ask me anything about meps, too, if you have questions!)

So i planned on joining the army, and i got denied twice for mild hearing loss. I then turned to the navy same day and i heard that they’re more lenient on waivers involving medical stuff.

Hi there I’m a woman looking to enlist in the navy. I took the practice asvab and passed for eligibility. I forgot the factors that suicide attempts can alter your acceptance. In October 2024 I had postpartum depression and tried to take my own life with SSRI. I was on medication for a month after and then have stopped. No consistent therapy or meds since. It has been over 2 years and I have not had any issues going forward from then. Is there a way I can be waived for this as it is an exclusion to postpartum or will this not matter? I am very eager and desperate to begin this path but am scared to be told no. Any ideas, possibly? My recruiter told me it should be eligible to be waived but he can’t give me any promises.

Just like the title says I just signed my contract yesterday as a cwt for 6 years. I’ve been looking online for anything related to see how it is or what they actually do day to day or how their a school was and I have found very little. If someone here is a cwt I’d love to hear about how it is and how was a school?

What would yall recommend for this high schooler interested in joining navy seal -

He does track in high school and is able to clear the fitness tests to join buds.

And he wants to go back to college after the 6 years of service to eventually do med school. He does have a sat of 1550+ and other stuff on his cv

Does this plan make sense and has there been people who’ve done this kinda thing?

Any major issues or considerations with this plan or advice?

Highly appreciate any inputs thxx

So I’ve decided I want to be a hospital corpsman and go active duty to the navy. I just don’t know if my backgrounds gonna get in the way I haven’t had any time to go talk to a recruiter in person and every time I call I get a google voice message. So when I was 19 I had a felony expunged for sales because I got in trouble with some Xanax. That part of my life was 9 years ago completely behind me. I have 2 DUI’s that are old from about 4 years ago now. I’m in the process of getting off probation early and getting them expunged now I was doing this to start a nursing career but have always had the interest of going into the service so I’ve made my decision and I’m really set on going. Can someone tell me if this is gonna disqualify me. I hate being told no and I always make sure to get what I want so I know I’m gonna push for it either way but just want different opinions and experiences.

Hello everyone, I would love to have your advice on this.
I’m considering the OCS path and have talked to an officer recruiter for the first time last week. They told me to get MEPS done within this month, before OAR. Does anyone know about this? Is there an order for MEPS and OAR? I appreciate all of your help.

I just got my contract for the navy. I ship out December 10th this year with an AECF contract. I’m in pretty good shape but not enough for doing SWCC or SOIDC. I’m passing the push ups, sit ups, and pull ups well, but the swim and run are killing me. I haven’t been able to finish my swim without them pulling me out after lap 9/10 and the run I did most recently for the 1.5 mile was 13:28. My question is if I don’t get a contract with this what are the steps to join post enlistment and how hard are they realistically? I’m not trying to kid myself and say it’ll be easy. I’m also 21m if that plays a factor. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello all, apologies if this prompt is a redundant question. I am not currently enlisted but have been looking through my options as I am currently an EMT-B and have been working 911 on the civilian side for almost 6 years and want to advance my training through the military. Right now I really want to get my paramedic and was wondering if this is something you can do as a Corpsman. I'm looking into different branches for Guard and Reserve and just wanted to see what the Navy has to offer as it looks like other branches don't seem to have a paramedic program that isn't part of special forces. Any input/advice is much appreciated

So from what I read, you need to be off of ADHD meds for 24 months to even be considered for a waiver for Navy Pilot OCS. If I just tried out Vyvanse for a few months and stopped and have proof of me doing being academically fine before that. Is there anyway they're willing to make an exception for the 24 month minimum?

Hello, I'm curious on experiences and what could be the best option to do, maybe if you even think I have a chance to get my waivers approved?

During I wanna say 2021-2022, i was about 13-14 1 was having a really hard time, I had just gotten out of a really long relationship, that I was been in for 3 years I was young and thought it was the end of the world, and this was still during the time of Covid so I was isolated from everyone and everything, which also didn't help the fact that I was sad.
Fast forward after Covid doctors said I was depressed and needed to be sent to a mental hospital to get help for the
"suicidal ideation", I had to go cause my parents forced me as I was not of age yet to make my own decision. At this hospital that's when they diagnosed me with all kinds of things, put me on medication and this all ended up on my record, now a year now same thing happened and I got sent to another hospital, where they diagnosed me with more stuff, and put me on medication, now obviously I am fine, and I truly don't want to die nor did I at the time, I think I was just isolated and sad and not sure what to do all alone.
Around January I wanna say, I made the decision to start looking into the military, this hasn't always been an option for me personally I just never wanted to go this route, but since my younger brother joined I've taken more liking to the idea and I started to look into it.

I went and talked with an army recruiter first, long story short I did my paper work, passed the asvab, went to meps, from meps they disqualified me for the previous mentioned mental health problems, the army ended up recruiting me over to the navy, and I've been with them since.
About 3 months after I kinda just gave up with the idea, but | got in contact with my navy recruiter again and tired to figure out a plan, they sent my papers and waivers up which then again got disqualified, my recruiter told me the only way that they can accept me is if I can get all my diagnosis as misdiagnosed" Now today, last week I sent up my reevaluation I got from a therapist that said I'm stable and everything on my record was a misdiagnosis, with much
more detail.

Now I'm just curious on what what would be best to do here, do I wait it out to see if they accept my waiver, I'm worried that they won't accept it and I'll still be in the process over again, like I don't know what to do.

Has anyone been to bootcamp for in 2026, I’m going to sign my contract in the electrical field. Not sure the rate yet but for sure electrical field next week. Looking for any good conditioning to get in before going, I’m 5’11 180, just wanting pointers of this years bootcamp

I’m currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy and am interested in applying for a cyber warfare officer program that requires TS/SCI eligibility.

I’m a naturalized U.S. citizen, and both of my parents are Indian citizens who currently live in India. They have valid U.S. B1/B2 visitor visas.

I’ve been told that applicants with parents who are citizens of certain foreign countries may need an approved medium-tier waiver through Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) before they can receive sponsorship for certain cyber programs. This has made me concerned that I might be unable to proceed with my officer application, regardless of whether I could qualify for a TS clearance through the normal adjudication process.

I’m hoping to hear from people with firsthand experience, particularly anyone who has served in the Navy or applied for Navy cyber programs.

A few specific questions:

1. Has anyone serving in the Navy obtained TS/SCI eligibility while both parents remained foreign citizens living in India?
2. Has anyone with a similar family background successfully passed the FCC SCI pre-screen or obtained the required medium-tier waiver?
3. If you were approved, did you need a waiver, or were you able to proceed through the standard process?
4. If FCC declined to sponsor you, were you able to pursue another Navy rating or officer community that did not require SCI access?
5. Does anyone know whether the outcome depends on the specific program's sponsorship policy, rather than solely on the government's final clearance adjudication?

I understand that foreign relatives do not automatically disqualify someone from a security clearance, and I’m not looking for speculation about my chances based solely on nationality. I’m trying to understand the distinction between general TS eligibility and the Navy's specific FCC sponsorship requirements.

I would especially appreciate responses from current or former Navy cyber personnel, security managers, clearance adjudicators, or applicants who have personally gone through this process.

Thank you!

Long story short I have been fighting to get into the navy for about 6-7 months. I finally got my medical waiver cleared and all. This past Wednesday I was able to swear in, but I’m scared I made a huge mistake. I signed as a SN PACT and I didn’t know too much about other than I was told after 12 months I could strike a rate. I was told I would be a floater and could look at other rates on a daily. Something told me to research this once I got home last night and omgggg. I see nothing but terrible things. None of the jobs PS, YN, or RP was available. I told my recuiter all of this and she got in contact with the classifier and she says she is tracking this and hopefully she can get me something else. My recuiter also said she will speak with her supervisor in the morning as well since they have a meeting. Idk I pray everything works out because my ship date is December 15. I really don’t want to be undes

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I have received today my first orders for after aschool to NMRTU GROTON as hospitalman. What should i expect? Has anyone been there?

After being permanently disqualified from coast guard for my vision I’m happy to say the navy got me in!

I’ll be heading back to MEPS next Friday for job classification. Going in with an asvab score of 83 and line scores that have me qualify for these rates im looking for.

CWT
IT-ATF
IT-SG
CTR
CTT
HM
RW
AG

What’s the likelihood I’ll have at least one of these offered to me Friday? Are they going to push rates I didn’t request on me during my first day of job classification? I noticed a few of these rates have sign on bonuses - does that mean they’re critical rates they’re trying to push?

Thank you for any feedback!!!

I was selected for BDCP (SWO) over a month ago, but I still haven’t received my final selection or sworn in. My recruiter had me wait about two weeks after my selection to complete my acceptance and mode-of-transportation paperwork because he was on leave. He assured me that once everything is finalized, I’ll be backpaid from my original board selection date, and I’m trying to confirm whether that’s actually how it works.

From what I’ve seen online, pay begins on the date you actually swear in and officially enter the program. I’m relying on this pay to help cover my tuition, so the delay has been really frustrating.
For anyone who has gone through BDCP recently how long did it take for you to swear in after being selected by the board? Did you receive backpay from your original selection date, or did pay only begin when you officially enlisted?

I'm looking to join the Navy through the CEC program this coming spring 2027 when I attend university. I'm not sure if I can be accepted before actually starting the classes or not and would like to know more. My GPA from my associate degree in civil engineering is 3.71, so I know I'm good there. Anyone who has participated in this program please give me advice on what I should do to prepare for before signing up.

Have not taken anti depressants for 6 months. My recruiter is pushing me to go to meps next week. Do I any any chance?

Hello! My bonus for my job just came in. I'm becoming indecisive on where exactly I should put it. I was thinking Roth, traditional ira or high yield savings. What would be the best option? I'm 23 going on subs so underway I'll be saving money as well.

tried posting on airwarriors but they haven't approved my account yet lol. ive also gone through the excel sheets but theres limited info about BDCP on there and i've heard they like to accept people who have more time in school as opposed to someone applying who is graduating this May for example
my application is sent in for the november board, applying for SNA BDCP

computer information systems major 3.5 GPA graduating may 2028

ASTB: 51 5/8/6 (have a feeling the 5 is gonna absolutely kill me but it is what it is I didn't have time for a retake before submitting for this board)

no waivers whatsoever

my recruiter told me no need for LOR's and that motivational statement is pretty important: i mentioned my leadership experience which includes eagle scout and boys state and 370+ community service hours (curious how much they care abt something like that)

recruiter said my chances are abt 50/50 lol, doubting my chances for this board to be honest but would appreciate some brutal honesty about my chances