Tree-huggers find Navy jobs as environmentalists. Environmentalists work in all branches of the Military including the Army, Navy and National Guard. The job of the environmentalist is to protect the other Military personnel members from dangers posed by the environment, whether this be through stagnant or unsanitary drinking water or disposal of human waste.
Navy Teaches How to Hug Trees
After the required 9 weeks of basic “boot camp” training, the training Military environmentalist will receive additional educational training to learn how to complete his or her required job duties during Military service. Courses of training will include leaning how to regulate and sanitize drinking water, inspecting food for safety, proper disposal of human and other hazardous waste and even learning how to defuse bombs. Environmentalists also learn how to plan for natural disasters and detect and defend against nuclear and chemical warfare or radiation in war zones and on the home front.
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Hug Onto a Great Career after Navy Service
Finding a career on home soil will not be a problem for a retiring Military environmentalist. The experience and knowledge gained during Navy service will prepare the veteran for numerous environmental careers back in the States. Optional careers for the veteran returning to civilian life include sewage waste management, water treatment and crop sciences. Environmentalists may work for local communities or as advisors to national organizations or the government and depending upon experience and expertise, may bank between $37,000 and $58,000 yearly, according to 2006 figures.
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