hey, I just joined the Navy and am in the DEP program, because I need a kick in the *** to straigten me out, I want to see the world, free college, and to serve and protect my country.

BTW, any suggestions, comments, words of wisdom?? and also, what's the rules for having a bike on base??

thanks!!

 

Welcome Bro....You might hate it at first but it gets better. Riding on base sucks. Long pants, boots, long sleeves, and vest at night. You will also have to complete a motorcycle safety course. All bases are different but that is what it will probably be like. Do you know what your job will be yet? Good Luck.

 

hey thanks man!! Right now I'm just in the Delayed Entry Program cause I gotta finish high school, but I'm prolly going to be doing something in computer engineering or satellite technology. We'll wait and see!!

 

Bro, make sure you are getting a signing bonus, and the college fund. You have to ask to get it most of the time they will not offer it to you, but you should be eligable. PM me, I would like to give you some more info on what to watch out for when joining.

 

hey, I'm back and in, I got a $4000 sign in bonus, and college for nothing!! I'll come out of there in 5 years with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. My job will be an Aircraft Computer Systems Technician. I'm very happy!!!

 

hey

 

Good job bro! Enjoy it!

 

Hey good luck, just remember in boot camp dont let them know who you are. YOu are better off known as the quiet one then the trouble maker

 

 

Haha...whoops...hit the wrong button. Hey uh, Army34...are you stationed at Selfridge ANGB in Michigan? I work there with the Nat. Guard unit...was just curious...

 

yea, I was told to NOT volunteer for anything, don't make your'self noticed in any way. thanks for the advice all.

 

Hey good luck in the Navy...I'm an IT1 and have been in for 7 1/2 years and as long as you stick with my modo: "Never be first, Never be last and Never volunteer yourself" you should be alright.

 

hahaha, thanks man!!!!

 

I learned that the hard way in the marines (hollywood marine )

 

Make sure your recruiter points out your bonus in you contract, see it in print before signing!

Ps. Theres still time to make the trip to Paris Island!

 

hahaha, thanks man, got the bonus in writing, and I have copies of everything I signed, and thanks for the offer, but the Marines are a little too hardcore for me!!!

 

<i>I was told to NOT volunteer for anything, don't make your'self noticed in any way</i>

Great advice but if you want honour grad or something you gotta show leadership qualities like volunteering

 

ahh, this is true, I've been told that leadership is key, thanks!!!

 

yo dude check out http://usmilitary.about.com/ More info than you want to know about joining the military everything you need to know to prepare they even got a forum that is as active as this for asking questions. good luck

 

wow, that's a great site, thanks a lot man!!!!! That is a great help