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  1. Wareal

    Officer first pilot second

    "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing started with a dream and a mouse." Walt E . Disney Desire and hard work can get you farther than you can imagine. Go for it.
  2. Wareal

    Lessons Learned - Automobile Insurance - any gouge?

    You can negotiate diminished value, and you should do so. I just helped a Warrant Officer through this process. If you need more information, PM me.
  3. Wareal

    Not really applicable. Just a proud dad.

    From one proud dad to another, congratulations to both of you. Well done!
  4. Wareal

    Navy Helicopter Down off Virginia Coast

    WAVY TV 10 says news conference at 3:30 PM EST at Naval Station Norfolk...
  5. Wareal

    FY14 STA-21 Applicants

    "FY14 NROTC/STA-21 Service Assignment Panel goes down next week." http://www.airwarriors.com/community/index.php?threads/service-selection-nrotc-class-of-14.41066/#post-758772
  6. Wareal

    Naval Academy - Divorced

    If you decide to go see a recruiter, you'll probably need a waiver...:rolleyes:
  7. Wareal

    Naval Academy - Divorced

    It is true...FY10 was the first year STA-21 time did not count for retirement.
  8. Wareal

    STA-21 Help

    As a high school junior my son took the SAT pre-test, once he saw the results, he wanted to improve his score. I enrolled him in a one day SAT prep course (@ $100) and his score improved 50 points on the actual exam (on the 1600 point scale). As an enlisted Nuke and STA-21 applicant (applying...
  9. Wareal

    Becoming a Contributor

    Ready, Fire, Aim! I made a contribution, but, neglected to put my username in the notes...
  10. Wareal

    FY13 STA-21 Applicants

    The OC can attend any qualifying school that accepts him. There are 18 schools for Nukes IRRC. My son has no financial hardship. He gets base pay and BAH (BAS too I think). Some schools offer full scholarships to supplement the STA-21 stipend. My son graduates 5/13 with a commission, a degree...
  11. Wareal

    FY13 STA-21 Applicants

    FY10 were released 11/12/09 FWIW
  12. Wareal

    Naval Academy - Divorced

    USNA vs ECP My son weighed his options to become a Mustang. He chose STA-21. He's been in STA-21 (FY10) for 14 months, getting accepted with just over four years of active duty service. NROTC/STA-21 battalions vary by school and military friendliness. My son was accepted at his second...
  13. Wareal

    Interested in becoming an officer through OCS

    Nupoc For more NUPOC information I would suggest looking here http://www.nukeworker.com Several Nuke Officers there may provide some good information. Good luck.
  14. Wareal

    NSI Graduation Ceremony

    NSI "graduation" I attended a dinner for my son's NSI graduation 7/9/10. The meal was good and there was a nice slide show of the NSI class experience. I'm glad I went. It's 500 miles plus from Virginia, so I flew.
  15. Wareal

    FY10 STA-21 Applicants gather round!

    Elt "ELT stands for "Engineering Lab Technician". These guys (and gals) are responsible for the chemical and radiological aspects of nuclear power operation. All ELTs are selected from a pool of MM's (Machinist's Mates) and are sent to further schooling. Because ELTs are derived from machinst's...
  16. Wareal

    Admiral Stavridis takes over USEUCOM

    Admiral Stavridis I had the pleasure to meet the Admiral and his wife nearly two years ago in Annapolis. A rare individual and a great leader.
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