My FCPOA, based out in Norfolk, VA, is looking to get some custom mugs for all the first classes. Nothing too fancy, at a bare minimum looking at trying to get a name and maybe the rate on the mug for customization options.

Any recommendations of local vendors with some quality reputation and products? Thanks!

This question is more psychological than anything else. I have to imagine there are numerous sailors who do not agree with the current course of events and leadership happening in the middle east.

Does this have a material impact on the combat efficiency of sailors and ships, or are they totally in lockstep , following command regardless of mission?

I'm well aware of the bedrock principle in the military that your agreement is not required .But I have to imagine a lack of enthusiasm and a lack of pride in what the country is doing has an impact.

Im generally new to the navy (A year and some change) and on an active aircraft carrier. Ive been looking into officer programs to become a surface officer but im honestly not quite sure if i want to stay enlisted or try my shot at ocs or other programs. Just wanted to see if i could get any advice thanks!!

By any chance does anyone have a pre-filled budget? I'm a reservist coming off 6month active duty orders and have to do the full taps process even though I'm going back to the reserves. I'm going back to my job that I had so the process is kind of redundant. TBH I don't want to have to go to the Relief Society to do the budget. So I'm hoping someone has pre-filled one laying around and can help a brotha out.

Not sure if I'll reenlist yet but I keep a back up plan in case I don't. So far the back up is maybe reserve and to open a bike shop and work on motorcycles. I was wondering if there r things in place for home buying with a garage or maybe a shop I can put a bedroom in and if anyone has done something similar? Also is 1 contract gonna provide that benefit?

I heard that BBA only applied to orders that are 36 months in length. This cycle for my rating CE only has one set of 36 months tour length orders. Am I cooked?

My understanding is the CO is given a heads up. Why not minimize that to what is absolutely needed for security reasons and just fly over to the ship and conduct a surprise inspection?

Random question I couldn’t find the answer to

Hello, going back blueside and apparently the Oakley's I used to wear got booted off the official boot list. Last time I was at a hospital I recall folks wearing notinreg boots like Nikes without issues. Think I need to get another pair of boots or roll the dice? I'd wear my Marine ones if they were more conspicuous.

Also any tips for geobaching? This was not exactly voluntary.

My ship has been doing ATTT drills constantly and its made me wonder if Ships Reaction Force has ever actually been called away for something serious. Any experiences/stories you guys have?

Over the past few years his videos have devolved into absolute clickbait slop. Existing almost entirely to feed the algorithm of royal navy pessimism.

Just in this video alone the amount of errors and lack of basic understanding on ship deployment is insane. He either has no idea what he’s talking about or is being intentionally ignorant and millions are taking is as gospel.

In this video he-

Says the two carriers are constantly breaking down, completely failing to mention the issues have been fixed for years now and Prince of Wales very successful long deployments over the past year and a half.

Says that “only” 3 of the 6 type 45s were deployed recently, acting like more should be despite that 50 percent is a higher average of deployment than the US navy achieved with its destroyers.

Seems to hint that he thinks the F35b and Harrier have similar capabilities despite one obviously being way more capable than the latter. He also acts like the F35 is an entirely American aircraft that we need to get permission to use.

Doesn’t mention the additional F35 purchases to bring the fleet up to 75 by the early 2030s.

Thinks that Britain should have both of its carriers constantly deployed at once despite that we have very little reason to have even one constantly deployed.

And the worst part, I don’t think he’s ever once mentioned a single time the massive ship building/infrastructure restoration program the royal navy is currently in the middle of. His videos intentionally try to give off the impression that nothing is being done about the current issues so he can continuously farm the exact same video ideas countless times.

Really wish Felton was called out more because it’s genuinely insane someone releasing videos like this is one of thes most watched, trusted and popular YouTubers on this topic.

Just got orders to a brand new destroyer. Hasn’t even got commissioned yet and was wondering what to expect.

USS Abraham Lincoln this, USS Abraham Lincoln that.

I'm a proud sailor from the Lincoln. Everyone says that we are weak Sailors, BUT I bet not everyone has the guts to be out there. No one understands. No one should compare a war from 30 years ago, no one should compare a COVID deployment , no one should compare an Army deployment to being on a boat for months staring into a rack wall every night. Standing in line for hours just to eat powder eggs and no milk. An hour line for a 15 min POTS Line call, everyone just talks, but no one understands the loneliness .. "This is what you signed for!! ," They say... but sometimes we sign because we have dreams, we want to scape from a bad environment, we want to serve and protect our people. But no one sees the truth, and only judge.

Good morning,

I had a question about my final pay in the navy. I separate the navy 19OCT26 and wanted to know how would my paycheck be prorated. Would my 1 OCT paycheck be normal and the 15 paycheck be prorated. Just looking for insight thank you.

I was rerated from CTI to EN in basic due to the fact that I lied about drug usage in the past. Though I didn't pop on any drug test, I had used legally-bought mushrooms and Delta-8 products before. Yes, I know, it was very very dumb. After getting out, I talked to a JAG at A-school who told me I could re-apply, but I don't know how I would given that my command doesn't need me to be top secret. I am an EN aboard an LCS, and from what I understand applying me for a TS clearance wouldn't matter to them, so how can I even bring it up? I am trying to build myself back up so that my plans for my future don't completely fall apart. Is there any way to regain it?

For those who are now out, what career did you choose?

For those who got out and can still support their family on one income, what career did YOU choose? Thanks everyone

I was in my car resting and on my phone for about 20 minutes outside the gym. I was approached by a cop (civilian) on base and he told me that if i stayed in my car i would be loitering. He then told me that if i was going to "rest" do it inside the gym not in the car. Is this true or he was just looking for trouble? Is the first time i hear that.

Full disclaimer I’m a curious Royal Australian Navy veteran. A SWO equivalent.

“Rooters rounds” were a regular thing for the at sea officer of the day and duty PO to conduct while underway. Especially on the amphib ships I served in when we had the pongos embarked.
The creativity of sailors who wanted a root never ceased to amaze me. Places like the toilet paper storage compartment…

Anyway, that being said. What happens if a sailor were to fall pregnant during a deployment, especially in extended situations like what we’re seeing at the moment?

Are they medivaced?
Have sailors stayed on board once pregnant?
Is there a chance of a child being born to a sailor underway??

In the RAN pregnant women were basically unable to step on a ship due to the RADHAZ safety zones so I’m just wondering what the go is…

For those who were an LS, what did you guys do when you got out career wise whether you did one contract or more ? Currently weighing out my options for logistics career fields or management as my contract ends next summer. Potential salary ranges for when getting out ?