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April 2014 SNA and NFO Board
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JackThoma5
SNA
Glad us Air Force guys were able to switch branches man. I can't wait to fly for the Navy!
Congrats BTW.
Mozart
Active Member
weird my OR said the same thing, stay out of trouble. Is this a common problem among recruits?! Lol.
skyshell33
Member
Glad us Air Force guys were able to switch branches man. I can't wait to fly for the Navy!
What made you want to switch (to the awesome side)?
brogdawg32
Well-Known Member
Well it's one of the few ways to lose your ProRec, and it's something you have complete control over. Background and medical kinda are what they are
JackThoma5
SNA
Air Force isn't hiring pilots right now as their last couple boards had zero pilot slots or else they would have been my first choice as I have always wanted to fly the F-16 and F-22 Raptor. Also, their recruiting process for OTS is equivalent to an elderly snail, some guys wait a year after being selected to even get a class date. I actually tried to get in touch with a recruiter a couple times but waited a month with no response so I jumped on the Navy bandwagon and started studying for the ASTB. Plus I already have a family and want to start a career and I heard most guys ship out within 3 months of being selected for SNA so Navy was the way to go! And I don't regret any of it!
brogdawg32
Well-Known Member
tdogsmith
Dangle Meistro
Looks like you all made the right choice!
I personally never even considered the chair force even though the majority of jobs are more suitable to my education and I had an O-5 and ret. O-7 that are friends of my parents trying to convince me.
I admire the navy way of life and I dream of flying in combat (F/A-18 all the way!).
I don't know about you guys but I've had several opportunities for good jobs in the civilian sector, but I would never forgive myself if I didn't pursue this dream I've had. I like to think that it takes a special kind of person to aspire to commit a decade plus to serving their country when they already have a degree and are not bound to do so. For that I commend all of you!
Hopefully my OR answers his phone tomorrow!
I personally never even considered the chair force even though the majority of jobs are more suitable to my education and I had an O-5 and ret. O-7 that are friends of my parents trying to convince me.
I admire the navy way of life and I dream of flying in combat (F/A-18 all the way!).
I don't know about you guys but I've had several opportunities for good jobs in the civilian sector, but I would never forgive myself if I didn't pursue this dream I've had. I like to think that it takes a special kind of person to aspire to commit a decade plus to serving their country when they already have a degree and are not bound to do so. For that I commend all of you!
Hopefully my OR answers his phone tomorrow!
brogdawg32
Well-Known Member
Well, the general public seems to think so. They don't understand why we want to.
Also, I had a friend I hadn't talked in a whole congratulating me and asking some questions about what's next. She asked how long I planned on being in the Navy, I said I'm planning to do at least my 20 yrs. Her response: "Wow, that sucks. You can't even start a family till you're like 42 then. I see why military life can kind of suck now."
FACEPALM.
skyshell33
Member
Amen to that. There's a certain kind of power in giving up a promising career for something bigger than yourself. Push every obstacle that has ever been placed in front of you. The sky is definitely not the limit
Geez, what an idiotic, uninformed view! I'd estimate that 90+% of career military members are happily married w/ children. Most manage career & family just fine, thank you Ma'am Civilian!
*The "Bee Clan" mid-career Sr. LT, between combat deployments - '67.
People get divorced even in a civilian lifestyle. As far marriage in the military it's easily just as likely to make it. Just have to have a supporting and understanding wife. But it's on you as well to show them thanks for their commitment to you and your career.
tdogsmith
Dangle Meistro
Looks like my app was submitted a little too late to make this board. Thanks for the help @National OPO!
Congrats to everyone that did get selected! For those that missed like me, I'll see you all on the new thread where I'll be trolling for the next few months (again...).
Congrats to everyone that did get selected! For those that missed like me, I'll see you all on the new thread where I'll be trolling for the next few months (again...).
Prudence>fate
Member
Pro Rec-Y for SNA and NFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
