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I was just medically disqualified from serving, as I did not receive the waiver for my eczema. And apparently the waiver process cannot be appealed.

I'm finally going through MEPS for my application to NUPOC, and I got disqualified for eczema. Other than Medical, I'm good to go, and my application is pretty strong. The issue is that my dermatologist originally diagnosed eczema, then I went back a year later and he changed it to nummular...

I copy on the awkwardness, its supposed to by "Nuclear Navy", but I will work on it. The motivational statement is actually the same in the paperwork I have. Thanks again for your help!

Great feedback! Thank you for your time. I have done some editing and tried to strengthen the ending: My family and I are privileged to come from a country that gives its citizens so much. I can think of no better way to repay my gratitude than to serve in the Navy and help preserve the...

Hey all, It appears that there aren't going to be any scholarships this year for my year group, so I have started a NUPOC application so that I can still try for a commission. I am pasting my motivational statement, and I'd really like any feedback you can give. Thanks in advance...

Look at the date: 16 DEC 10, this information has been out for a while, and the actual numbers are probably much closer to zero. College programmers (such as myself) had better pray for advanced standing or (for nukes) look into NUPOC.

From one of my CP Marine Option: Ask your LT to give you the MOI's contact information and tell him/her that your interested. Then participate in Semper Fi in the fall, and then kick ass. Remember, the Marine Corps does not need you, so make yourself needed by destroying the PRT/CFT/etc. Good...

Strudel, First off, people around here aren't too keen on the "What are my chances" threads because there is a search button. Second, theyre going to tell you that no one can possibly predict your chances although they may comment that your resume looks competitive. On a lighter note, I can...

Scholarships are hard to come by these days, especially after the original 4 year National Scholarships are handed out. For example: For my Year Group there were 6 scholarships handed out to College Programmers, and all went to LREC students. So, my advice is to make sure youre application is...

Any news here? I.e. when they're planning to release the names of those who received these scholarships?

Well, I'm leaving tomorrow for some fun in the sun at newport. I'll see you guys on the other side, and thanks for all the help up to this point.

- "Giggity"s inserted.

Beans, I'm no naval architect, but my guess at the wake question is that 1) LCS is a propelled by a pump jet and 2) LCS is a step hulled design, like the 16 footer my family has, and therefore cuts through the water differently then a carrier. There may be other reasons, but two seem the most...

This is pretty entertaining... but in all seriousness, you wont get anywhere with that attitude, in the Navy or in the civilian sector. I may still be a newcomer to the Navy, but I know that asking stupid questions, and then having a hissy fit when you don't hear what you want is the wrong way...

I am, as yardstick say, awaiting a fantastic week and a half in the sun and sand of lovely Newport, Rhode Island. And while I haven't been re-mediated yet (I give it a 50/50 that I pass the PRT), you can be damn sure it wont happen again.

Work hard and you'll be alright, the requirements aren't that bad. I mean this time last year, I couldn't string together 5 push-ups to save my life, or actually run an entire mile, but I'm pretty close now to passing the prt now (if I don't actually pass it). I hope by next semester to kick ass...

Advice from the LT in charge of my unit, get good grades, work hard at pt, act professionally and go out of your way to help your shipmates and the unit. Good luck.

AA, I'm in the same boat you are, as my pushups suck, and my understanding is that for nrotc, you have to pass by the second prt to keep a scholarship, my guess is, if you fail, you do extra pt. And if you're that close, you might be able to push out 52 with the adrenaline. Best of luck on the...

So, here's what I've learned... 1. Dont piss off Yardstick, he knows people, and I guess M.Bates too. 2. Stay away from the NW wing of king hall. 3. Stay away from the sandboxes when possible. 4. Use more mysterious names online as to conceal my identity from everyone but the select majority of...

Yea, thanks guys. I know whose in charge of O-week too, I've been to the unit many times and have visited with the LT in charge of O-week/freshmen (an airwarriors, who I think is a member of this site, or at least knows of it) and CAPT, but I just wanted to ask a question that seemed to trivial...

Yea, thanks, but no thanks, I'd rather not draw attention to myself if at all possible.

No, not really, I was more curious then anything.

Alright, thanks everyone, glad to hear it. 9 days left!

I am leaving for O-week next Sunday, and am curious about housing for the week and a half I will be there. Will I be in this kind of housing: (Yea, that's Full Metal Jacket) or like this?: I am going to be staying at Newport Naval Base. Thanks.

I didn't see anything about Hellfires or torpedos, but the ex-USS Monticello and ex- USS Anchorage were also sunk. ex USS Monticello: 100714-N-6855K-314 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2010) An AGM-65 Maverick missile is launched off of the wing of a Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 P-3C Orion aircraft during...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_C-17_Globemaster_III Scroll down to accidents, this one is the 5th. Sad indeed, our prayers go out to families and friends.

There's more to it if you read on. She was hit by a 500lb laser guided paveway, then 7 harpoons, and finished off by gunfire.

The ex-USS New Orleans is sent to Davy Jones' Locker in the Sinkex of RIMPAC 2010. From: http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/rimpac10/gallery/20100715a/index.htm

On the bottom it says see posts from.... and usually it says today. Change is to beginning, and you'll see all threads ever in Primary

Hey guys, I won't be there for OCS, but I will be there on the 22nd for O-week for nrotc (I'll get there on the 15th). Best of luck to all of you, maybe I'll see you there. Will (soon to be MIDN)

Ode, even if you don't get the scholarship (which I didn't), dont limit yourself to a school that you can afford out of pocket. Big schools will give great financial aid, especially with alll your ECs and if your SATs and grades are good. I'm going to BU in the fall, and got $25k off the top...

You can enter NROTC at any time during your freshman or sophmore year. Its more likely that he's a sophmore.

This is true, but only for experienced runners, for new runner, simply running will make you better. when I started I improved my 1.5 mile time by 70 seconds after just a couple weeks of practice.

Got my room assignment, I'll be less then a tenth of a mile from the unit. One step closer to livin' the dream.

If you read the comments under the article, some are claiming that the crew is grounded and are going to be in big trouble.

That's fine FN84, but you need to remember that this isn't any run-of-the-mill forum, this is a much more professional forum filled with naval aviators (officers mostly) and, if you play your cards right, colleagues. That said, there is some advice thrown in between the grammar-bashing (as well...

Citadel, I hope it changes, I would love to be able to sign my name on the dotted line and make it official, plus, I'd love to go on the summer cruises. But then again, its not up to me, and all I can do is all I can do. Hope it works out for you.

Lucky 8, thanks, and I'm fully aware of the money issue (bad timing I guess, but beyond me control none-the-less), my goal is to beat every other CP'er, but I should have a good feel for how I am doing after the first year. I think I made a really good impression on the recruiting officer, and...

The politicians will always win flyinrock, because they have the moneybag...

I don't know about you, but I hate spicy Indian food (3 alarms going in, 5 coming out if you catch my drift), so I stay away from it. As long as you avoid eating it, because you don't "like" it, you'll be okay. All the best, and congrats on the selection, Will.

I fail to see how losing "only" 10 percent of mine-clearing ability is minor, seeing as mines are an easy and effective way to deny the Navy's access to just about anywhere. Look at the USS Tripoli, USS Princeton, and USS Samuel B. Roberts. And even though the MCM fleet is dwindling, the LCS (if...

There are other ways to obtain a commission as a 2nd LT in the Marine Corp if that's what you want. Look into the Naval Academy and NROTC. As for the PT stuff, you have a long time to get ready, just keep training (although IMHO you seem to be doing pretty good already). If grades are a problem...

No, I didn't get it, but I am going college program and I have to fill out a lot of paperwork. I am hoping to work my ass off, do my best, and pick up a 3.5 year or 3 year scholarship though.

As an update, I received my nrotc packet today, lots of paperwork to fill out, but it is another step towards my goal. The time until O-week is slowly winding down, and school is just about done now, so I'm looking forward to the next couple of months. Boston here I come! Will.

Wow, nice. I've heard this one before and I'm not even in the Navy yet. Lets be nice to the poor guy, he has already been disbarred.

I guess everyone makes mistakes: "Griffith is a 2008 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy from Indianapolis, Indiana. He is currently serving as the electrical officer aboard Peleliu for his first division officer tour and will remain on board for a second tour as the fire control officer." from...

Yea, I'm graduating high school in about 2 weeks (no finals to screw up my grades - senior privileged) with a 4.26something with AP classes and I'm 11th in my class of 300+, each school weighs it differently, and each school will ask you high school for a transcript and a grading system...

Happy Memorial Day to everyone, thank you for doing your best to keep our country safe, not enough people realize how important you guys truly are, and I too hope to be a part of that great legacy one day soon. I'd like to share this, its not grammatically correct, but its very cool. JFK'S...

Its ok A4s, I think he's still shaken up from the thunderstorm we had in CT a couple days ago. Just messing, but that storm was nuts. Spekkio, friction, smiction, no body cares for friction. But really, is the drag on a bullet shaped object different then say a cylinder on the same diameter? I...

Spekkio, The velocity at impact would be greater then a bullet dropped from a plane for 2 reasons. 1) planes cant go up that high and 2) Since the projectile will have forward velocity (i.e. not fired straight up), it will have kinetic energy at the top of its arc, the speed would be much...