Pick and Flick the Hits
May 8th, 2008
One of the many things I enjoyed while serving as a Navy Recruiter was the opportunity to really immerse yourself into the community you had the privilege and pleasure of serving. While out and about making yourself known and communicating the opportunities the Navy offers you get to meet so many people. Among the many many places you visit such as the high schools, colleges, youth centers and anywhere else you think people hang out there is one place most Recruiters forget completely about (more…)
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Projected Navy Active End Strength 2009
May 7th, 2008
Every year I look at the numbers below and the one thing that aways strikes me odd is the difference in the number of Master Chiefs and Captains. I guess really no surprise it takes less Master Chiefs to get the job done!
Master Chiefs (E-9s of all services) are capped at 1% of the total enlisted force per United States Code Title 10 Section 517(a). Section 517 also states that the total E-8/9 cannot exceed 3.5%, reviewing the numbers below - Master Chief billets will only be .95% and Senior Chief will be 2.45% - In a nut shell the budget projections are a reflection of future enlisted (more…)
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Killerpings CS Server Host
November 19th, 2007
NavyCS started as an idea in 2003 as a way to test the success of in-game advertising for the United States Navy. The first server I ran for the purpose of the test was actually from my home CPU. To the right is what the original site looked like - my web site design skills left a lot to be desired. Counter-Strike 1.6 as a game platform was used because of the amount of gamers and the ease of placing advertisements within the maps played. I had contacted Valve Software who provided me server modification “rules” and map ideas. With help from JackieChad of AwesomeCS (the best run 1.5 and 1.6 servers EVER run) we built poster sprites to place into the maps we were to host. (more…)
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Hippocannabis Oath
October 6th, 2007
While I was visiting a Navy Recruiting Station in California about a year ago I met an applicant who told me one of his current medications prescribed by his doctor was marijuana. Up to that point he was the first person I met who had been prescribed the storied drug. He told me it was prescribed to help with his anxiety attacks. No, he did not qualify for the Navy, he had a few “issues”. For some reason, this morning, I remembered the encounter and it got me to thinking.
How many doctors are prescribed medical marijuana?
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Gun and a Bullet
August 31st, 2007
In order to join the United States military you are required to produce proof of citizenship or legal immigrant status, you must meet certain age requirements, provide background information for screening, meet minimum education requirements, be within a certain ban of weight depending on your height, you must score well on academic testing and pass a regiment of tests during your processing physical. (more…)
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One with the Earth
August 16th, 2007
A few years ago I had the privilege of being the Chief Recruiter of Navy Recruiting District Phoenix. One of the many great things about the NRD is that within its territory was the Navajo Nation.
Navy Recruiting Station Flagstaff was one of the NRS’ that covered the Navajo Nation, we would make every attempt to place Sailors who were Navajo in Flagstaff. We were lucky enough to have two Navajos stationed there during my tour.
Before most Navajo would commit to joining the Navy they would complete a “Ceremony”. I am not the expert I should be on the process but from what I remember the Ceremony could be as long as 3 days encompassing rituals, meditation and spiritual healing - it is a very religious event.
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Even Admirals Can Learn
July 23rd, 2007
One day while working at US Navy Recruiting Headquarters I was asked to sit in a briefing with the Admiral and his COS of the British Navy Recruiting Command. They flew over to gain some ideas from us about how to recruit.
There was 6 of us in the conference room, 2 of which were female Captains.
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Complete Disclosure
February 22nd, 2007
When you talk to a Military Recruiter and you have decided to take the big step ensure you have disclosed your entire record. Many times applicants will not disclose charges where they don’t think a record will exist. I assure you if you went to court a record is there. The record may be sealed, you may have been told you never have to worry about it. (more…)
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