MARCH 18, 2021 - Headquarters Air Force ROTC has reduced the number of years enlisted cadre serve at detachments from four to three years. Effective March 1, the reduction aligns the tour length with those of other special duty assignments, such as military training instructors and leaders, stateside enlisted professional military education instructors and technical training … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Money for School
Need a way to pay for college? The Coast Guard can help. Read below and find out if you're eligible for education benefits and tuition assistance. The Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the … [Read more...]
NROTC- Marine Corps
The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) was established to educate and train highly qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Marine Corps Reserve. The NROTC is a college program for those who seek the challenge of becoming a Navy officer. Because the Marine Corps is a part of the Department of the Navy, NROTC applicants who think they … [Read more...]
Exploring Military Branches, Naval Aviation
Which Branch is Right for Me? By Kevin Flynn * Updated January 2016 Assuming you have done your due diligence that you want to join the military, the next decision is what branch of the service is right for you. In the last decade the services have worked together much more than in the past. Joint commands, made up of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel operate around … [Read more...]
How Can I Join as an Officer?
By Kevin Flynn Lead, follow or get out of the way If you decide that you want to be an officer there are three ways to join up and earn the rank of 0-1. First you can apply to a service academy. West Point, Annapolis, and Air Force follow the same formula for admission. You must apply for admission to the school and also apply for a nomination from either your … [Read more...]