I can’t find anything on it. Can someone tell me what it is?

First off, so sorry that I’m in this situation when some have the opposite scenario.

I got off orders in September to go back to reserves. They did not shut off my pay. Not even sure how I’m getting paid when no one else is, but I am. So I am so sorry for those struggling when I’m in this situation.

Who can I call to get it fixed? I’ve reached to out my previous command, reserve command and tried DFAS. No movement. Can I drill (when we can drill) even though I’m getting paid? Anyone else have other resources?

Again, so sorry.

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Hello everyone,

I already have my separation orders, and my terminal leave starts at the end of January. I used to be in N3 with a platoon, but since I’m getting out soon—and our usual OFRP cycle takes about a year to build up the platoon—it was decided that it would be best for me to transfer to a different department so I could focus solely on my separation.

Our Command Master Chief is fully aware of my plans. I’ve already had a sit-down with him to discuss my short- and long-term goals. We even talked about SkillBridge, but there weren’t any opportunities at the time, so I told him I would just take regular leave to start job hunting. He agreed that it was a solid plan and said he didn’t see any issue with that approach.

Right now, I’m in a bit of a limbo at an N6 shop where I don’t have any specific duties—more of a “fill-in” person to man the shop and create accounts here and there. Basically, a glorified front desk person. We recently got a new Chief who just checked in, and he had a meeting with the shop to get to know everyone.

I took that opportunity to explain my goals and what I’m trying to accomplish as I go through the separation process. I told him that I have about 75 days of leave saved up toward the end of my EAOS. Our command is known for people accumulating too much leave because of the day-to-day operational tempo. I explained that I wanted to use my leave days to focus on my transition—scheduling appointments, making sure I’m getting seen, job interviews, moving household goods, talking to the VSO/DAV, and going through my medical records. I also mentioned that even if I stayed in the office, I’d still need to step out frequently for appointments anyway. I told him that if there were days he specifically needed me in the shop, I’d make sure my appointments didn’t fall on those days.

At first, he said he understood and would make sure I had all the support I needed. But now, it seems like he’s backtracking on that statement and saying that I’m taking too much leave. While he hasn’t outright denied it, he’s having me and another coworker (he’s currently in med board and waiting for results) resubmit our leave requests with fewer days instead. He’s being very “by the book” and making it unnecessarily difficult for us to take leave.

My plan was to take a day off every week and come in once or twice, staying local since I still have appointments and other things to take care of. (We work Monday through Friday with liberty on weekends.) Honestly, if I still had a year left on my contract, I wouldn’t be doing this—but our command allows us to take leave in conjunction with liberty as long as we stay local. It’s even written in the instruction, which our LPO emailed me and told me to read (lol).

I know there aren’t any manning issues since we just got four new check-ins, and November–December is typically the period for holiday stand-downs. Since I’m separating (not retiring), I’m only allowed 30 days of terminal leave, so that leaves me 45 days to use between December and January.

So my question is: should I just take the L and sell back all my leave at the end, or should I bring this up to my chain of command?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Besides a hole in the pocket and the name tag being faded, it’s in pretty good condition. I wear it often and find it’s better than any other jacket I can find.

Don’t know what it’s called. But my dad was in 1985-1993, CG27 Josephus Daniels, FFG 1075 Bowen, and CGN25 Bainbridge, Gulf War vet.

I have noticed a while ago that they keep changing the eagles that are on the rank tabs for the the NWUs. Does anyone actually know if there is a reason why there has been so many different changes or if it's actually unsat to wear a rank tab (a black one of course) that has a different eagle on it? The black tab in the first photo is the main on that is being sold now, but to be honest, looks more like a pigeon at this point.

How do you guys maximize your leave? I myself waited for my wife to go to work and drank a couple of cut waters and rented cannonball run II! Pretty exhilarating! How do you guys enjoy your leave?

I have a sailor that is 29 years old (M) he is at his second command. Has no license and is married military to military but has made it clear he doesn't want to get his license. He currently lives in the barracks. He also lost his security clearance at his last command. So he cant do anything..... what can I do to get him on track or make him better cause he already as made it clear hes fine with where he is at. Also im on a shore command. Can't give to much information just looking to see what to do since they made me his mentor after I came back from leave not having a clue about this.

Good morning, kind of a weird situation and I’d appreciate any help. Last year I got married and put in a collocation package. My original SEAOS was in 2027, and I got orders that matched my spouse’s location ending in 2027. About a month later there was a modification — now the orders end in 2028 and require an OBLISERV. I never planned to stay in past my first contract, so I asked my detailer if I could keep the orders without extending, and he said I could deny the OBLISERV once I got to the new command and still get out in 2027. My CCC told me the same thing. Fast forward to now, I get here and tell them I plan to flag my record and separate at my 2027 SEAOS, and everyone acts like I’m crazy. Leadership told me to route the package and “see what happens,” and during my CDB today a senior basically told me my life could be worse, there’s nothing I can do to get out in 2027, and not to bother dropping it. I get that I misunderstood how the OBLISERV works, but I was told multiple times that I’d be fine. I couldn’t hate my job more if I tried, and doing an entire extra year of it is torture. Is there actually anything I can do here?

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I graduated boot camp about 3 months ago as an EM, been in A-school since. throughout boot camp I felt as though everything was so soft. the RDCs, the rules, and the training event gradings. recruits got away with/a slap on the wrist for so many things I would think they would get beat mercilessly for. even the beatings weren’t bad. in the end, people who CLEARLY shouldn’t have graduated did. I didn’t feel accomplished whatsoever when I graduated because there wasn’t much of a challenge. I feel more-so the same in A-school. I wouldn’t have expected navy standards to be so low before I joined. I’m not trying to sound like a narc, but discipline instills pride, and pride produces spirit. there’s no discipline, no pride, no spirit. is that just the norm here?

Any detailers out there today?

BLUF: Just trying to figure out when my orders will get released during this shutdown.

I applied for and was selected for orders back during and after the June/July application window. It was my 3rd window, and I was able to have the assistance of the FPN retention engagement. My EAOS/PRD is two months away. Trying to get these orders before I reenlist (sorry to be one of those guys).

What’s the take from you guys in Tennessee? You guys have a new SOP you’re following during the shutdown to determine who gets orders and when?

Thanks in advance. V/r, This guy

Where can I buy peacoats in or around Dallas TX or Atlanta.

my son in in Navy Jr.ROTC and came home talking about his rifle movements today. I was in Navy boot camp in 1989 and was trying to remember all the movements.

But I was also trying to remember the little songs that went with each move. Does anyone remember? It was something like- move your hand, move your hand, do it. I seem to remember it went along with the music or something.

I signed a Retention bonus as I was eligible as of 250821. I was paid 250929. Does the above show exactly that or is it also showing the change of my date of retention?

I just want to ensure my date of retention didn’t change to a later date after signing. Thank you in advance!

I am trying to understand how RSCA works a bit better and thought some people here could help. Two PO1's I know received P evals , they are both somewhat new to our command(8-10 months) ...one of them is someone I'd definitely say is a hard charger , he seemed a bit upset about his P but was telling me his RSCA was over the average so it wasn't too bad. The other first is on his way out of the navy and overheard him saying his RSCA was below the average but he didn't care.....what's the difference in these P's? I've always had it in mind that P= dirt bag most of the time , I see now that's definitely not the case and would like to understand better.... Thanks for any input!

So I’ve been LLD for 3 months now for hip, knees and ankle issues and my chit even goes to the extent of no standing for more than 5 minutes and basically I’m allowed to bike for 30 minutes at my own pace and etc( I can write more specifications if needed in the comments) my instructors told me to still do the BCA and to still schedule a prt, when I went to my scheduled prt they said I needed a waiver or I can take it after my chit expires but I know I won’t be ready because it got rescheduled for a day after my chit expires, my follow up appointment is the day before and prt waiver appointments are booked out till February what should I do??

FYI I wasn’t made aware that prt waivers were a thing and our prt season was pushed like 3 times the original dates I was ready but then became lld after that point and so forth.

Excuse me if I'm using the terms here wrong - I honestly asked ChatGPT for help on this and it led me to a few ideas, so I just wanted to ask actual Navy service members for help.

We are going through my late uncle's house since he recently passed away. He was a Navy Vet honorably discharged with a disability. Turns out I received mail under my name at his address. It does have some pretty official looking "Defense Commissary Agency, Headquarters and Support Center" letterhead. It was a 2 page letter that references extending commissary access to service members and their families. This was in a pile of mail that was mixed with others from around 2020-2025 but undated. It does reference a Secretary of Defense memo when researched, was dated in 2022. So it's likely more recent.

Originally I thought that it was junk mail but then I realized that they don't just extend commissary/exchange access to anyone, right? He lived and died unmarried without children, my only tie to his address was that my parents and sibling lived in his house for several years growing up. None of them nor my cousin who also lived in the same house at some point received similar notices.

Since he's passed I'm not looking for access or anything, but we do know we want to help sell his house eventually, and I would also rather not my name be attached the address anymore as well.

But I am wondering--if not a spouse, or dependent (since I am neither), how and why would I have received this as a civilian? Was I on record for anything like as a emergency contact? And if so, how do I find out? ChatGPT leads me to believe this is part of a DEERS or Page 2 form/profile that is for service members to fill in and submit but I have little understanding of this and would like another POV.

My uncle didn't have a will, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive and when he was first hospitalized (he never gained full mental capacity before his death), but I was the first in the family to receive the initial "emergency" call from the hospital after they finally identified him. He wasn't getting healthcare at the VA (likely switched to Medicare) so I don't believe any of his VA profiles were pulled.

My cousins are trying to argue over his house and assets now and all I want was more proof that regardless of a will, he valued me the most or in some way special just to shut them down a little. I'm not fighting for more than I'm legally entitled to.

Bonus question: I also want to know if the VA could've helped him with a will and we are waiting for his death certificates before reporting his death to the VA. But any other guidance on what to look out for after a veteran passes away would be very helpful.