I don't really collect them anymore but here they are!

I’m an E-2 in the Navy and recently my pay has been kinda weird since I just hit E-2 I plan on talking to my command about it at the end of this month. But with all my bills I have to pay and how much I make I’m starting to get curious on what others do who are in the military to make an extra couple bucks a month just to pay for everything.

Free Navy Ship Yearbooks and Training Manuals

 I have 3 Ship's yearbooks and some training manuals all in pretty good condition from a friend who was in the Navy for 20 years around 1961-1981. I can't bear to throw them away, but have no idea where they should go. If anyone knows anyone who collects these or maybe was on the ship at the time, let me know. I can mail it to you, knowing that it's going to a good home.

1. The Anchor - United States Naval Training Center San Diego California.

Company 63-415 from 1963

The outside has some wear, but the inside is in pristine condition!

2) Welcome Aboard Packet - USS Frank Cable AS40

Has all the ship's specs at the time the latest date I saw inside was 1982... so around then??

3) USS Dale CG-19 - Mediterranean Cruise 1978-1979

This books is in awesome condition.

4) Uss Samuel Gompers Ad-37 - West Pacific 68-69

Book is in great condition.

5) Graduation Exercises Us. Naval Service School - Great Lakes Illinois 1966

6) I Also have a lot of pictures of ships (inside and out) and a photo album of what looks like the Phillipines or Thailand.

7) Random - I have USS Saugus and USS Fulton things and some awards from Station Bermuda, please ask and let me know if you're interested or have any questions! I would love to send these to a loving home!

Would a Navy Chief accepted for OCS, LDO, or any other comissioning program receive any uniform allowance? The special initial issue allowance for enlisted members commissioning is north of $2k while the special initial issue allowance for new CPOs is about $1.3k. I think you only get one of them though? Curious if they would get the remainder of the allowance once in their commissioning program or if they’re just SOL on that larger uniform allowance?

What are ways the physical readiness program to include PRT, physical training and FEP could be improved / changed?

As the title suggests, I gave it the good old college try in IDC school. But, had some family stuff going on and wife in an expedited nursing program. She graduates soon so that will be cleared up. But, am I gonna basically get crap orders now or could my BBA score still allow me to compete for decent orders?

On 15Oct2024, we lost 2 amazing officers. LTCDR Lindsay "Miley" Evans and LT Serena "Dug" Wileman

During the '23/'24 Ike Deployment, we (VAQ130) had a Christmas Party down in the "Five Star"

I am so grateful to capture this moment, and wanted to share it with the Navy community.

"Little acts of kindness"

Honestly...one of the best people Ive ever encountered and I hope all loved ones surrounding them have been healing, as their memory and impact still resonates

"Zap Zap!"

Just a basic question from those who’ve been approved or denied. EAOS 07SEP27, ADSD 30AUG07 Record flagged to match PRD to EAOS on shore. Requested 31AUG27. Likely to get approved 👍 or Denied Separate 30SEP27 👎

Interesting on the Flags they decided on dropping down to O6s.

I am prior Marine, then join Navy reserves and after a few years went active duty onto a ship.sea duty now. Marine E7 tend to be more careful how they speak to a first Sgt or Sgt Major. But seems like a Chief can just casually crack jokes with the CMC. You would never see a E7 not part of Bn headquarters staff (like company GySgt)do that with the battalion Sgt Maj.

Hi everyone, like the title says, I’m E4 and getting divorced soon, I’ve been to two duty stations, both shore duty, and right now I’m living out in town with my spouse and two cats. My leadership told me I will keep my BAH while at this command, but I’m going to sea duty next (not sure where yet) and I just don’t know what I’ll do with my cats. Because I’m sure I’ll be put in the barracks if I go greenside, and since I’m single I don’t know what to arrange to keep my cats with someone if I go to a ship and go underway and whatnot. I’ve only been in the navy for about two years. I just don’t really know what to expect from here.

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to reach out and let y'all know of something I've caught that may be a larger safety issue that isn't being tracked. So, I'm sure all my fellow wire-biting menaces are known for their pre/post use SKED checks on electrical safety gloves, but did anybody know of the external guidance requirements? Gonna put this into the aether so this will hopefully keep people safe from getting hit through a glove/rubber room.

LINKS:
secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/05000 General Management Security and Safety Services/05-100 Safety and Occupational Health Services/5100.19F.pdf

1910.137 - Electrical Protective Equipment. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ASTM F496-24 Standard Changes: Knowing When to Retest Rubber Insulating Gloves

-OPNAV M-5100.23 (NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANUAL) Chapter 1, Section B0104e-
"Other than those specified in paragraph B0104(b) when there is no DoD, DON, or OSHA standard available, the Navy hereby adopts nationally recognized sources of SOH guidance (i.e., ACGIH, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)). If there are conflicts, CNO N09F can clarify."

-OPNAV M-5100.23 (NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANUAL) Chapter 35, Section B3509c-
"Workers must wear protective eyewear, footwear, hand and arm protection which conform to applicable ASTM and ANSI standards. Properly tested rubber insulating gloves must be rated for the voltage for which the gloves will be exposed."

-OSHA 1910.137 (Electrical Protective Equipment)

Now this next part is quoted from the last link because I'm not willing to drop $90 on the reference but it matches with what OSHA puts out.

"7.1.1 New Gloves . . . that have been electrically tested, including the warranty acceptance test allowed in Specification D120 for gloves . . . sleeves, can be stored as required in 8.6 for up to 12 months before issue to an individual. Gloves . . . considered in-service once issued to an individual for use."

"7.1.2 Gloves . . . that were previously in-service and have been electrically retested and stored as required in 8.6 may be placed back in-service within 12 months of the test date. In no case can a glove . . . be used beyond 12 months of the test date."
"8.6 Gloves . . . sleeves shall be stored in a location as cool, dark, and dry as possible. The location shall be as free as practicable from ozone, chemicals, oils, solvents, damaging vapors and fumes, and away from electrical discharges and sunlight. Gloves shall be stored in their natural shape. Gloves may be kept inside of dry protectors or in a bag, box, or container that is designed for and used exclusively for them. Do not store gloves in wet leather protectors. Gloves . . . shall not be stored folded, creased, inside out, compressed, or in any manner that will cause stretching or compression.

Hope everyone has a good day and we upgrade ourselves before we get something to force it.

I been in since June of last year and am getting ready to strike HM only striking due to what the rate offers to me outside of the navy and just want to know what I should expect in A school granted I get into the program I submitted my package last week.

Just wanted to get clarification. I’ve been struggling with this and have gotten multiple different answers. But say if you’re already enlisted and you retook the asvab but the score isn’t high (scored a 25) but your line scores still add up to the you rate you want. Am i technically eligible for the rate?

MynavyHR VE+MK+EL = 152

AFQT = VE+MK+EL 153

I know you gotta serve 20 years in the military to receive full retirement benefits.

But what if I were to serve my full 5 year enlisted contract, get out to do my masters, and join as an officer down the line. Or join the Air Force.

Does my counter restart?

Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride and damage to GFS Gazelle. Here is a take on it.

https://youtu.be/cR3TYbS9h9s?is=TIQInXWZyylphQiu

I’m 20 yo been in for over 2 years now, I won’t beat around the bush here, I’ve been addicted to pain killers now for about a year, I can’t do this shit anymore I want to check into detox and kick this shit so bad but I don’t want to be discharged for this.

Does anyone know of people being able to go to drug detox and continue active duty service as normal once they are out and clean?

I'm a SSgt in a joint service location newly in charge of a few sailors and one of them is pregnant. Shes up for 24hr duty soon but I doubt she'll be able to stand it. While I look for a replacement I'm hoping to find some guidance on whether or not she's even allowed to stand that duty in the first place but having trouble navigating y'all's regulation any tips?

My only resource is a PO1 who's saying she had to stand duty until 28 weeks pregnant but isn't providing me with the reg on duty limitations/pregnancy