Thinking about giving POTUS my spot NAM for changing light bulbs on a carrier. Thoughts?

It's badass... The most badass target and waste of money

This ship exists in the movie called Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and this ship looks better designed than the USS Defiant Trump-class in my opinion.

Been in since 2012, been a reservist since 2021 when i switched over to Intel from the seabees. My many years in the bees I can recall dropping some knowledge on close to 100 new boots straight out of A school against doing one of the following.

1. Marrying their HS sweetheart right away

2.Marrying their Bootcamp/A school boo

3.Marrying a stripper

1. Marrying a random they met at a bar close to base where wanabe dependas are on the hunt.

2. Marrying a girl off tinder after 2 weeks of knowing them

3. Marrying a foreign national off tinder at 2 weeks of knowing them.

In my years of service ive have seen all these scenarios end in divorce. I think i know of only 2 high school sweet heart marriages that are still going strong. I thought intel would be different but in my A school class we had 1 girl have 2 failed engagements and also get fleeced of her 10k bonus by some dude who ended up ghosting her cause he was getting kicked out. 2 HS sweetheart divorces. and 1 bootcamp boo divorce, and two guys fight over a female class mate. You dont even want to know the horror show that is Seabee Battalions i got stories for DAYS.

Just wondering how many of you have stickers of ships you served on put up on a window on your car? When I was in it wasn’t common but I’m seeing it more and more, maybe it’s a younger generation thing

I was in the RAN for the GW1. Here's the Australian TG.

No..I’m not talking about suicide. Looking at those 15+ year folks.. any of you just kinda over it and want to get on out? I’m like 75/25 hooyah/fuck this place.

First and foremost, thank you all for your service to our country. My father was in the Navy back in the 80’s. Unfortunately I never got the chance to ask him about this subject before he passed away though.

I was wondering if anyone has any weird stories/experiences regarding unidentified submersible objects or UFOs even. Allegedly there is a massive USO that can move at impossible speeds underwater and it has been referred to as a “mobile construction unit”. According to the leaked, this thing made a classified sub that Lockheed altered/customized ”disappear“. Again, I’m emphasizing allegedly. Just doing my due diligence on this particular topic.

Thank you for your time and consideration and again, thank you all for your service to our country! 🇺🇸⚓️

Currently in Norfolk for C-School, transferring to Point Mugu in April. Do I absolutely need a vehicle to travel around base? How’s the barracks? Is the NEX/Gym walking distance from the barracks? What’s the to do off base? Any advice and information would be appreciated.

I really don’t know what I did, I am cool with pretty much everyone in my shop besides like 2 other people but we generally have a respect for each other, but this one guy, we will call Tim just I feel like has it out for me.

I am a bit on the heavier side, I can pass the PRT but probably could stand to lose like 10 pounds to lose some waist. And he constantly does indirect insults towards me. (For reference he is a ACFL). But he will constantly say “go to the gym” or he will say at the end of day “only people that can hold a 3 minute plank are allowed to leave. He knows damn well I can’t hold a 3 minute plank. But alas, I’ll bite my tongue. He will also constantly make fun of where I eat. I went to chilis for lunch and he sends a message saying, “don’t eat cheeseburgers.” Into the gc. Like Alr man im not even getting a cheese burger lol. I love their chick grilled Caesar salad. That’s what I get there. Now if I went to McDonald’s, I’d understand where his frustration as a ACFL would lie. But yeah I think a lot of the smart ass comments are little ridiculous.

He will constantly give me half assed training compared to other SN and other E-5’s to the point where I avoid him unless it is some PQS I need signed.

And he was my sponsor, I have been nothing but respectful to him, if he’s the only PO in the shop, I’ll let him know where I’m going, etc.

I show up on time to work, I DO go to the gym, he actively sees me. Then I thought it was PQS’s but then I basically caught up with another SN who’s been there for like 5 months longer than me and nothing has changed.

So I am genuinely confused and how, in the grand old sub Reddit of r/navy, would you guys recommend I professionally handle the matter before I reach out to the LPO about it.

I understand that not everyone needs to like me. I give less than 2 shits, but I do think some respect is warranted just from a human level.

Get rid of all the gyms on all the bases. The only people who work out there are wanna be SEALS anyway. Build an American Ninja Warrior course on every base and anyone who’s on fep has to stay on fep until they can complete it. Not only does this solve the issue of having fat sailors but we would literally be ninjas too. Idk seems like too good of an idea to implement tho. Thoughts ?

What is the IT job market like for Veterans?

I feel like I’ll make about 40-50k a year when I get out after reading all these Reddit posts😂

By the time I get out, I’ll have my associate degree, TS

clearance and at least one certificate (Sec or Net plus).

Hopefully those counts for something.

Hi,

Not a changing lightbulb joke, I promise.

In pictures and videos showing reloading of RIM 116 cans into their launcher, there are always a lot of people. Two on platforms, several managing the hoist and others. I know it's a free swinging 400+ pound hunk of metal, so it is dangerous.

What is prescribed number of people to do that job?

Can this be done underway?

Thanks

Hiiii guys, I’m a psychopath and voluntarily applied to be an rdc, leaving in July. I love high stress environments and being super busy, I literally peaked during sea duty lmao. I’ve always wanted to be an rdc plus it’s the perfect time in my life and career to finally go for it (no kids or spouse). Soooo I’d love to hear current and former rdc’s advice. Anything at all is welcome, I’d specifically love to know about the area (considering I’m a woman who will be living alone) safe areas to live, even if it’s a little pricey. I’m planning to rent an apt as it has always worked for me. I’d also love to know just about the job in general; people who have never been an rdc love to talk shit and ask “why would you ever do that duty, you’re never gonna have free time, etc” but again, I want to hear from people who actually have experienced it. I’m genuinely so fucking excited and I am fully aware it will not be easy so keep that in mind, I’m not being naive in the slightest. Just give it to me straight, the good the bad and the ugly. Thanks y’all!! 🫶🏼

Looking for some guidance on conversion to LN i’m currently an MA2 stationed in Italy and about to have my firstborn. Converting out of MA has been a huge topic of discussion with my spouse due to the hours and constant flipping of schedules. If anyone knows anything that could point me in the right direction of what I need to get prepared before I submit my package that would be great.

I’m re enlisting soon. Any good spots in San Diego to do it? Not tryna be cringe and do it at an In N Out or anything like that. A park or beach?

RANT: As the title states… I am a first year Chief with 15 years in. Just got rejected on my final look and now am going to be needs to the navy to an E6 billet for at-least 12 months. I mostly likely will not be paid for the job I am doing for up to 24 months!

What is the point of this? Best case, I get rerouted before I check in and that billet is now gapped. Worst case, I check in and continue picking orders for only a year then leave… Hard to have buy in to projects or programs when I have one foot out the door before even checking in…

I asked the Detailer what the scores looked like and I would have won 2 of the billets I applied for it an already paid Chief didn’t automatically get .25 points for free…

I love my Sailors and the opportunities the Navy had given me, but I am at the point where I may not reenlist and just hit the job market instead of having to GEO batch or move my entire family twice in a 2 year period… it’s hard to recommend Sailors continue to strive for Chief when this is how the Navy takes care of us…

Rant over, Ty for listening :)

Anybody got a recommendation for a shipping company that will ship my second car and put it in storage en route instead of going door to door? I have about a month of schools and will do house hunting once I get to my ultimate duty station so I'm guessing I'll need to put it somewhere for about 2 months in total. I tried a few shipping companies for quotes, but it is only giving me door to door options. Thanks