His life is so ****ed and he cant manage to do anything right. But he means well, just has horrible luck. His parents hate him and he cant move out cuz he is financially screwed. What are the good things and bad things about going into the navy? He is talking to a recruiter today to think about it and get info.

 

There's a place you can go

 

I don't know what you mean by "financially screwed," but joining the Navy won't get him out from under personal debt.

My wife's niece's husband (and my occasional drinking buddy) is a Command Master Chief on the USS Pelileu, an amphibious assault ship based in San Diego. I've taken a tour of his ship. It's really interesting. I saw a BBC video of his previous ship, the USS Mobile Bay, an Aegis missile cruiser, firing cruise missiles at night during the Iraq War. That was really impressive.

He's a lifer. He's happy with his work, gets to travel to faraway places, works with advanced electronic/communication equipment, and has never seen real combat up close, although he was deployed in both the Gulf War and the Iraq War. His specialty is sonar. I've met a lot of his friends and they seem happy and professionally fulfilled.

Your friend, if he is really lost, could do a lot worse than joining the Navy. He can get an education, find a meaningful career, meet a lot of people, and get structure in his life. I really shouldn't be talking up the Navy like this, since I was Air force, but you asked.

 

There are worse things than the Navy...

USMC for one, I got out in 1971.

 

my buddy already tried college. Hes not very good with schooling.

 

I personally would have like to Join the Air force, but I couldn't wait at the time so I joined the Navy.

I believe it helped me out a lot, the structure and lack of freedom in comparison to my civilian friends really made me think a lot about what I had. A steady pay check and no where to go helps you save or pay bills

I also got a skill set and they paid for my college education. I also made good friends both Navy and Marines ( Served with them too as their Medic).

If it were not for the Skill sets and Education, I would not have the job I have now. The plus side is that I got to see the Pacific Rim from Russia to Austrailia. And I was fortunate enough to serve with some of our elite spec ops from, Army, Marines, and Navy

On the downside, I did receive some major injuries due to my special assignments/training

Either way I think it's a great place to start.

 

The navy has some programs that can assist you in debt relief. For student loans, I believe you can put those on hold with no penalty and no interest for the time you are in the service. A steady paycheck is also a bonus. If he scored well enough on the asvab, he may be eligible for some elite jobs in the navy. Some of these jobs offer very high bonuses and get promoted very quickly. If he is smart, he can qualify for the navy's nuclear field and they have some of the best bonuses.

I am actually in the navy.
Been in for 7 years.
EM1 (SS)

 

EM1 at 7 is a good pace

 

Thanks. I actually made it in 5 1/2.

 

I served in the Navy. Looking back over that time I wish I would have joined the Air Force.
See if he can get in the Air Force.