Really, the navy is what you make of it. If you decide that it is going to suck, your attitude will make sure that it does. If you go in positive, you will have the time of your life.
As for deployments, it is the luck of the draw as to how often you will be deployed. I was in the Navy for 6 years and did only 1 deployment to the gulf. Sitting off the coast out of weapons range is MUCH better than being on the ground there like in the army or marines.
I know of others who have done a lot more deployments, but there is no way to know until you join.
I had a blast, and if not for a family situation beyond my control, I would have stayed in. Visited 13 countries, and made some life long friends.
I would recommend 1 enlistment. If you like it, stay in, if not, move on, but at least you will get valuable experience and skills that employers want while getting out on your own.
2007-08-14 16:34:07
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answered by Rav 5
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I served in the Navy for 5 1/2 years, then joined the Reserves, which I have been in for the past fourteen years.
The Navy is a great life. I was able to visit a dozen different countries and see and do lots of different things. And the money I made paid for my college education. The money I made on my deployment from the Reserves is now paying for graduate school.
Whether you plan on making the military a career or as a jumpstart to a civilian career, the military is a great experience. But with everything, the military is what you make of it.
2007-08-14 15:49:12
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answered by wichitaor1 7
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The Military will end your life? LMAO. The Navy has jump started my life. The Navy instilled values, motivation, pride, self confidence, self discipline, desire, etc... I have made life long friends that will always be there for me no matter what. I have seen and done things that many people can only dream about. I have been to places that most people will never get to travel to. Despite popular belief, I make a decent paycheck. I am not rich, but if you manage your money you can live well. My family of four lives comfortably. I have full medical benefits as well as my family. The Navy is paying for my education, and will give me more money when I retire for more schooling with the GI Bill. I will have at least my bachelors when I retire. I get to shop at the commisary and base exchanges which are cheaper than the public stores. I get free legal advice if needed. I recieve counseling if needed, for free. You only pay tax on your base bay, not your allowances. And best of all, when I retire at 20 years I get 50% of my base pay until I die. Yeah you gotta put in your time when you are young, but if you maintain a positive attitude, study hard, listen to the senior guys, stay out of trouble, and get as many qualifications as you can you will advance and your quality of life will improve greatly. Btw, when you do go to Iraq your pay will be tax free. Look for a reenlistment bonus when you are over there, that will come tax free too. The bottom line is, the Military is like anything else, you get out what you put in. I have been on active duty for 14 years and while some of that time has sucked, I would not change a thing. The best advice I can give you is do your own research, know what you want, and get it in writing. Not all recruiters lie, the more you know when you walk in there, the more intelligent questions you will be able to ask and the less they will be able to snowball you. Good luck!
2007-08-14 18:08:43
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answered by erehwon 4
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I spent 25 years in the Navy. 13 of those as an enlisted man. 12 years as an officer. The rates in the Navy which have the highest potential of putting you in peril in the ground operations of this war are hospital corpsman, explosive ordnance disposal, any of the SEAL team rates and any of the Construction rates. A review of the KIA figures from both Afghanistan and Iraq bear that out.
There are other rates in the Middle East. On board various war ships, with aviation squadrons and on land at 5th Fleet Headquarters on Bahrain Island. Most of the war ships travel there in a strike force or expeditionary force and stay 6-9 months, then return to the States.
Though your chances of being directly attacked by one of the Salafist terrorists we are fighting against is minimal at sea, the danger is there on shore. Force Protection in port has become a key item since the bombing of USS Cole in port in Yemen.
Is the Navy different? I think so. We have our own strange manners of dress and speech, our own private gods and taboos and our own totems. But, serving in the Navy will gain you the honorable title of "Shipmate".
2007-08-14 16:01:25
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answered by desertviking_00 7
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I would get navy. Because I have had Black flip flops before and the sun got attracted to them so then my feet felt like they were burning and they got sweaty
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answered by ? 3
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I recently enlisted into the navy and got a 91 on my ASVAB. If you score High like that you pretty much have your pick of jobs. Personally I signed for the Advanced Electronic Computer Field but I also got a 6000 dollar sign on bonus, accelerated Promotions to E-4 and I get paid for my like a year and half of schooling that will benefit me once I get out. Regardless of what job you get you will still have access to the GI bill to use for college when you get out.
2007-08-14 15:46:31
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answered by codextreme07 1
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The only reason people think it ruins their life is they don't mentally make the military their new home and life.
2007-08-14 15:59:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Join the Air Force.
Get an Aircrew job. (you get paid more, go more places, and have a lot more fun)
And no, the military will not end your life; not even close. I love it so far and I am definitely not what you would call a "military person" Treat it like any other job.
As for your other question, everyone goes to the middle east. There's nothing wrong with it (I had a blast flying all over the place)
2007-08-14 15:39:33
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answered by soapofdurden 2
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Joining the Navy is up to you. You may get sent on IA missions to the middle east even if you do not want to go. You may get sent to forward deployed Japan where you are underway on a ship 300 days a year and rarely pull in. The Navy is a good ol boys club and you have no say in your fate whatsoever.
2007-08-15 14:44:46
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answered by Anonymous
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