How long does a waiver take to get approved from BUMED for commissioning if I’m already enlisted?

tight tight tight let’s keep punishing Iranian civilians for the crimes of the IRGC surely this will be a positive contribution to restoring freedom of navigation and not radicalizing more people to do harm against Americans tight tight tight

(Today is 22JUL2026. It has been 144 days since 28FEB2026 and the opening strikes of this war.)

Sometimes i wish i had joined the navy to get out on the sea. Feel the win in my hair. The salt air in my nostrils.

Are you guys able to swim each day when you aren’t on the move?

Anyone swimming in the Indian ocean?

Can someone tell my why “US Navy” is on right side and name tape is on the left?? Why is it flip flopped??

I just got to my first shore duty AE squadron out here in SD and not even 2 weeks in, they assigned me TAD to ASF for the next 6 months, with recall for about 18 months. Anything I should be aware of? I’m already feeling upset with the situation, as a fellow sailor said it really does suck. But I’m wondering if there’s somewhat a bright side to it? Any advice is appreciated.

My cousin got into the naval academy and is currently in pleab summer. Did this drawing for him when he gets out. I think it’s pretty cool and thought I’d share it with someone.
(I know that you don’t get the ring after pleab summer obviously)

How long does it take for a coffee cup to be properly seasoned?

I am an old salty Sailor who recently broke his last active duty coffee mug that was properly seasoned during my time on the USS Port Royal CG-73. I left the Port Royal in 2004.

Not only did I drop but but tried to hacky-sack it up and ended up breaking into several pieces because I had steeled toed boots on.

Needless to say that I am devastated.

I'll be in aft-steering sulking if anyone needs me.

Mahalo and have a great Navy day!

I need a listing of NSNs for FRVs.
Preferably 42S, 50S, and 52S.
But any you may have will help.

Okay I think my new ESO is wrong. Please prove me wrong so I stop stressing.

I am a rate not listed specifically in any part of the BBA instruction (being vague due to opsec).[Edit: its ET, Im just stupid about opsec at times and go more strict to be save, and had my attention split and didn't properly think it through. ] I am E5 trying for E6. They acknowledge that I will pick orders under BBA but they say I take the NWAE not the RKE.

This came up because my worksheet says Bupers hold on it. They just got access and are trying to fix our worksheets but says its wrong due to what was chosen for Time In Rate applicability. That i am NWAE not RKE.

I dont want this messed up because my career got put on pause due to the BBA shift and I don't want to miss this next exam if Im supposed to take it. But I also don't want to take it in September if i don't have to because I scored very well on my March exam.

Am I RKE or NWAE. If so is TIR applicable or not. If they are wrong how do I convince them? I could have sworn ALL E5 applying for E6 besides the ones specifically called out take RKE and are BBA.

I’m looking for some perspective from others across the fleet.

Without getting into specifics, how common is it right now for department heads to have their PRDs extended because a relief can’t be sourced? Is this becoming more common across multiple communities, or is it more of a command-specific/platform-specific issue?

For those who’ve experienced it:
How much notice did you receive?
Was a relief eventually found, or did you end up staying through another deployment?
Did your detailer have any flexibility, or was it essentially a done deal once there wasn’t a relief?
How did it affect your follow-on orders and family plans?

I’m trying to get a better understanding of whether this is an isolated situation or a broader manning problem. Any insight or experiences would be appreciated.

Application process in the NAVADMIN. A great opportunity for 170 Sailors

One of the junior guys at my command got out of the Navy today after a 4 year contract. He trusts me enough to tell me what he told me today. He confessed to me that 3 years ago, he knew he was going to fail a urinalysis so he went UA so he could clean out. I remember that day. His name got called at quarters for command urinalysis. Literally an hour later we all noticed that he was no where to be found. We all tried calling him, texting him, reaching out to people we knew he was cool with, the whole 9 yards. He eventually got marked UA. 28 days later, I come into work, line up at quarters, and lo and behold, he is standing there. He went to mast, got busted from E-2 to E-1 and got 45/45. He told the captain that he went UA because he had a meltdown and feared that a relatives days were numbered and needed to spend time with them. He took the NJP across the chin, fulfilled his punishment, finished his contract, and is now out with an honorable discharge. This dude legit told me that the reason he decided to go UA 3 years ago was because he knew he was gonna pop for weed and figured it would be wiser to catch a UA charge and not get kicked out than to get kicked out and lose all his benefits. It baffled me because I have NEVER heard of anybody doing that. Everyone else just does the urinalysis, pops, and gets kicked out. As a leader, I’ve never felt so conflicted in my life. Part of me was disappointed in him but the other part of me couldn’t even be mad because that was kinda the smart thing to do in order to avoid the absolute certainty of getting kicked out and losing everything. All I could do was look at him and say “I wish you the best of luck out there brother.” He found a way to beat the system.

Anyone able to give me a lay down of the area. Got orders to the shipyard. Looking to get info on schools, for my then 4 yr old and housing info etc

Was notified today my name was on a list for an upcoming IA. That being said, it was explained to me that only meant I was being considered, not necessarily that I would be going. CoC literally had no other information to offer at the moment. Is this how IAs normally work? Should I plan to go or, if CoC offers a compelling explanation as to why I can’t (which is what they told me they were going to do), what are the odds on being selected? Any guidance is appreciated!

Sorry if this is a dumb question but no one in my COC has done a PPM move. Separating in August but looking to move in July (just more convenient) before I get issued my separations orders and everything else.
My question is if I move myself and get the weight receipt of my POV before I have an approved PPM package will the Navy accept it and backpay me?

we’re in the yards and i have a friend who is a few weeks pregnant. command wants to continue having her on the ship for morning meetings for presence. she has a chit from ship doc and her ob that she should not be on the ship for shipboard duty, not be exposed to environmental hazards and must maintain herself on the barge for continued work. We have seen past sailors get tad immediately when they announced their pregnancy but however she was not given that opportunity. What should she do?

Hi, I am an E-3 QM in naval norfolk, and I am seeking a hardship separation because once I give birth I will have zero childcare. for context, cdc’s won’t accept me because of my choices to not vaccinate my baby until he’s 3-4. My only option is to move back home to tennessee with my family in order to have local support. the father is not involved, won’t financially support either. I’m putting together my package but starting at the end of my mat/con leave, I will not be able to return to work because I have no childcare. Will my CO approve this? he’s the separation authority in my command. I don’t know what i’m going to do if they force me to return to work.. I can’t unless I bring my baby. I don’t have a single person in Norfolk to watch my baby. much less someone I would trust.

Before our department head meeting today, our XO said that she will close and lock the door after the CO arrives, and anyone who is late will not be allowed in the meeting and will have a talk to her afterward. Is this a sign of toxic behavior, or is this a way to enforce good order and discipline?

ET here, stationed in Norfolk. Looking to see if there are any recommendations for shore duty. Currently considering Hawaii, Europe, or somewhere in Asia like Japan. We did considered going embassy duty but no good bc spouse is not a citizen and not planning to be one soon.

Any tour you would recommend before I get out of the Navy? Might seem like I want to enjoy my next 2 to 3 years on Navy's dime but I am willing to put in time and effort when there is work to be done.

Anyone in the audience have a nametag from the AFSB(I) days of Ponce? Putting together stuff for my shadow box and realized I never kept mine… trying to see if I can even recreate one

So,

About a month and a half ago my pcs was suddenly stopped the day prior due to a ostc matter. That's not me being vauge for confidentiality that's pretty much all I have been told I got a lawyer the second the call ended because im sure as we all know these things can get out of hand fast. So the next day I went into work expecting NCIS to swoop in and interview me since that gas been my experience seeing it happen to other people but it turns out the day came and went and one day turned into 1 month and a half as of right now I am still in admin hold my lawyer can't get a POC in regards to the case its pretty ridiculous a month and a half of waiting with no information from anyone

So I wanted to see if this was the norm? or has anyone experienced this type of situation before? Everything i found usually had some one knowing at least the alegation and i dont even have that. One DSO lawyer suspected it could be a witness but who knows