The days of sailors standing impressively at attention along the deck of a carrier ship will probably never be over, but the number of career opportunities with the Navy just keeps on expanding. Sure, the Navy still uses ships and submarines and all the other fun toys, but the shipping industry is growing so rapidly that it has become desperate for skilled and knowledgeable workers.Being in the Navy doesn’t necessarily mean combat. In fact, over 80% of the careers available in the U.S. military are not combat related. There are careers in medicine, communications, technology and much, much more and the training is FREE.
Yes, you read it correctly. Instead of paying for 4 to 8 years of ever-increasing college tuition, books, classroom supplies, plus room and board, transportation and everything else, the U.S. Navy will foot the bill for your career development. You really can’t get a better offer. Military careers make more sense now than ever before. While well established companies are folding and filing bankruptcy, the demand for U.S. military protection continues to remain high.
Boundless Horizons
The ocean may look immense when you are out in the middle of it, but your career choices are equally vast and far-reaching when you join the U.S. Navy. There are at least as many jobs in the Navy as there are in civilian life. In addition, for those of you who are uncertain about your career choices or interests, the Navy offers extensive assessment tools that will help you, and them, discover your areas of interest and aptitude. Once career options are identified, training begins.
You may be sent around the world for top-notch schooling and training, specifically geared toward the needs of today and tomorrow. Technology, computer programming, IT services, communications and security specialists are in high demand the world over. You will meet and be trained by some of the most highly skilled, world famous experts in the field. You are guaranteed to receive the skills and training you need to be successful in your field.
Camaraderie, Career And Compensation
Anyone who has been involved with any of the branches of the U.S. military has heard about the brotherly love and respect that grows between brothers in arms. A similar camaraderie develops between non-combat members of the military as you share experiences, trainings, duty stations and a close-knit, family-oriented community. Base housing provides a sense of home, even when you are 5,000 miles away from your hometown. The Commissary carries all your favorite and familiar foods, regardless of where you are stationed, at exceptionally low prices. Medical clinics are there for you and your family whenever you need them.
Whether you are considering a career in journalism, office management, veterinary science, health and wellness, mechanics, construction or pretty much anything else, you can’t go wrong with a tour of duty as a member of the U.S. Navy.
Take That First Step
Joining the Navy is simple. You don’t have to have any skills ahead of time. You don’t need a fancy resume. You don’t even need to be in great physical shape. The Navy will take care of everything. By the time you leave Boot Camp, you will be amazed at what you have learned you are capable of and ready for.
By joining today’s Navy, you align yourself with one of the greatest powers on Earth: the United States Government. The stability and benefits associated with a career in the military are hard to beat. Fresh out of high school, you can join the Navy and receive housing, food and utilities, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid travel and relocation, an ever-increasing retirement plan and all the training and education you care to pursue. You can train to navigate an ocean-going ship, deep-sea dive, or be an underwater welder (BIG BUCKS!). You can train to be a project manager, an accountant, a doctor, a lawyer, and a human resource specialist — really the options are limitless.
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