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United States Navy United States Navy - Active-Duty in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available! Who We Are We are America\'s primary forward deployed force. Diverse, united, and tough, we are and will remain the most lethal global maneuver force in the world. As great power competitors threaten the global commons, we will rise to deter and defeat those challenges, protect the American homeland, and protect our economic prosperity by keeping the arteries of commerce open on the world\'s interconnected oceans. As Sailors, forged by the sea, we will continue to be the Navy this nation needs. Mission Statement The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free. Our nation is engaged in long-term competition. To defend American interests around the globe, the U.S. Navy must remain prepared to execute our timeless role, as directed by Congress and the President. CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY With over 150 roles to choose from, a career in the Navy can set you up for a lifetime of success. Every single field is open to both men and women - explore the options below to find the job that fits your goals. - Arts & Communications - Aviation - Business, Logistics & Administration - Construction - Electronics & Technology - First Responder - Industrial & Mechanical - Intelligence, Information & Cryptology - Medical - Religious Services - Science, Engineering & Nuclear - Special Operations REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SAILOR To join the Navy, you must: - Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) - Be between the ages of 17 and 41 for Enlisted programs. - Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent - Have a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test - Pass the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical exam - Meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy Benefits: - Steady pay - Dental, Vision, and full medical coverage - Worldwide travel - Free college - Housing and sustenance allowance - Life insurance plans HOW DO I JOIN? - First, contact a recruiter or request more information for answers to basic questions about joining. - With your recruiter, report to a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Here you will take the ASVAB and undergo a physical exam. - Speak with a career counselor about which Navy job is right for you based on your physical qualifications and ASVAB score. - Take the Oath of Enlistment and receive orders for Recruit Training Command (RTC), also known as boot camp.