MAN OVERBOARD – HMS Charger to the rescue at Whitehaven

There’s a man overboard and a rush to rescue him – but panic not! The crew of P292 have just thrown an adult dummy over the side and are assisted by young cadets in retrieving the old salt with the help of its wham-bam boom. The cadets are either members of the Whitehaven Sea Cadet Corps, who have an excellent website, or Liverpool University Royal Naval Unit (Liverpool URNU) Whitehaven Sea Cadet Corps is affiliated to mine countermeasures vessel HMS RAMSEY and #23 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps KENT, Prince Edward Island Whitehaven is just one of around 400 units all over England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each with it’s own name and identity – just like a naval ship – and each with it’s own uniformed Sea Cadet Officers. All have a common aim: to enable the cadets to take part in activities in which self-discipline, leadership, and a sense of responsibility to the community are encouraged. The emphasis of course tends to be on the sea and most units, even those inland, have access to water and boats. Joining the Sea Cadets gives the opportunity to sail, canoe, shoot, take part in various sports, play in a band and even spend time at sea on board RN ships or the Corps’ own flagship, the square-rigged tall ship TS Royalist. Through the International Sea Cadet Association, and our own affiliation with a Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, international exchanges are also possible. Whitehaven, along with many other Sea Cadet units, has a Junior section (ours is nicknamed
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2011 Veterans Day Concert

2011 Veterans Day Concert
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Utah National Guard Hosts 56th Annual Veterans Day Concert

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah National Guard hosted its 56th annual Veterans Day concert Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the University of Utah’s Jon M. Huntsman Center.

The event included performances by the Utah National Guard’s 23rd Army Band, led by Chief Warrant Officer Denny Saunders, and a 500-voice Granite School District high school combined choir.

The program, entitled “Honoring a Decade of Sacrifice” highlighted the sacrifices made by military Veterans and their families over the last ten years during the current conflicts.

During the program, Zions Bank presented its second annual Veterans Service Award to Mr. Bart Davis, state chairmen of The Employer Support of Guard and Reserve, for his lifetime of service and support of military Veterans.

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The sacrifices US Military Tribute WATCH!

Another Military tribute I made hopefully you’ll enjoy this one too. Please watch, comment, and rate! Thank you
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Physical Fitness – US Army Film – Part 1 (1967)

1967 www.amazon.com Watch the full film: thefilmarchived.blogspot.com The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the United States Army. Soldiers are given a score based on their performance in three events consisting of the push-up (PU), sit-up (SU), and a two-mile run. Possible scores range from 0 to 100 points in each event. A passing score is a total of 180 or higher with a minimum score of 60 in each event. Army Field Manual (FM) 21-20 covers the administration of the APFT, as well as ways to conduct , squad and unit level physical training (PT) sessions and will be performed by close out formation. A soldier is required to take a “record” (meaning for official records) APFT at least twice each calendar year. Army National Guard soldiers take one record APFT a year. If, due to a diagnosed medical condition, a soldier is temporarily unable to conduct one or more of the events in the record APFT, the soldier can be granted an extension to allow him or her to overcome his or her injury and return to an acceptable level of physical fitness. If a soldier has a permanent medical condition that keeps him or her from conducting the two mile run, an alternate aerobic event (2.5 mile walk, 800 yard swim, or 6.2 mile bike) is taken. There are no alternate events for the push-up or sit-up. A physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and
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Should I be a Navy Nurse or private practice Dentist?

Question by : Should I be a Navy Nurse or private practice Dentist?
I am currently 35 years old. I have satisfied prerequisites to enter either one. I can spend the next two years in school earning a BS in Nursing. Afterward I can get a commission in the US Navy as an Ensign. As an RN my pay would be about $ 50k in the Navy. By my calculations, my total career earnings would be $ 1.9M (minus BAS & BAH) over a 27yr “stint”. I would then be able to retire at (hopefully) the rate of CDR (O-5) with a complete retirement package including $ 3k/mo in monies.

Alternately I can enter dental school for 4 years and graduate a General Dentist and have 18 yrs of practice to reach a similar retirement age. Total gross wages over that time-frame is approximately $ 3.8M. As a private DMD there are some items I am liable for. My own housing, insurance and funding my own retirement. There’s also the burden of repaying my loans for dental school (average is $ 90k here in town).

They both have pros and cons. I have support either way I go. I love both professions equally. Although I don’t want either for the money or lack thereof, I use it to help illustrate that in the end they are relatively even. How many places can I go where after 10 years of service a nurse can gross $ 95k and have essentially paid insurance and a housing allowance? Not many.

Also, I could pursue specialized dentistry such as Orthodontics or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. That could rocket my earnings exponentially. What are your thoughts?

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Answer by Juicy Fruit
It sounds like you crunched the numbers but you didn’t really consider the “life” aspect. Are you married? Have kids? If not, is that in the plans for the future? You may be deploying if that’s the case- kids/husband or not- so you’d have to take that into account. Also, there’s the constant relocation which your family would have to get used to. Pulling your kids from school to school, etc.

You mentioned specialized orthodontics etc…. after 4 years of dentistry school + ? years specialization, how many more years do you want to work in this area? You’ll be in your early 40′s by the time you finish.

If you took nursing, you’d have your BS in 2 years, plus if you took a specialty/masters it’s another say 2 years (aiming high, for a masters) and you could make some decent money with that too. In the total time it would take you to finish dentist school alone.

I’ve considered joining the navy (I’m an RN(BSN), my husband is a chief in the navy). I decided against it because the possibility of back-to-back individual deployements exist for us, which we don’t want to go through.

At the end of the day, I think nursing is more of a “human” profession (ie, person-to-person, intimate, emotional) then dentistry is. Depends what your personality style matches best.

All the best.

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im in the navy reserve and set to go to basic training at the end of june. i got a better offer from the air?

Question by road runner: im in the navy reserve and set to go to basic training at the end of june. i got a better offer from the air?
force for an rotc scholarship to become an officer. well how do i get out of dep? (delayed entry program) i heard i cant because i took my oath… it was the one at meps… then i heard i couldnt because since im in the reserves my contract started that day at meps… others said i can cuz im 17 an not 18 yet but thing about that is my parents did sign saying i could? what should i do? any advice?

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Answer by Phil
You can be discharged from the DEP without any penalty at any time until you receive orders to active duty. This is as simple as writing a letter. Be sure you have the AF thing in the bag though.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/whatsanoath.htm

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/blaa031203.htm

The Navy Directive (COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8D) says:

“Threatening Delayed Entry Program member[s] with possible disciplinary actions for failing to fulfill their contractual obligations is inconsistent with the concept of the All Volunteer Force (AVF)….[No member of the Delayed Enlistment Program should] be told that it is Navy policy to order or force an unwilling member to recruit training or to any other form of active or Reserve duty.”

In most cases, if a member refuses to report for active duty, the military simply voids the enlistment contract, or issues an uncharacterized discharge. “

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Lord Mayor Show 2009

Lord Mayor Show 2009
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Australian army cadet uniform

The uniform you are issued with when joining the Australian army cadets. In this video I cover: Shirt, pants, boots, jumper, hat, socks, NOK (next of kin) form, dressing and Field notebook. I hope you enjoy this video and please subscribe for more videos :)
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Military medical qualifications for navy nurse candidate program?

Question by falling: Military medical qualifications for navy nurse candidate program?
I have a history of tachycardia, with no other abnormalities or arrhythmias, my heart beat was prefect, just fast, however I do not have any symptoms of it now, will this be a factor in joining the Nurse candidate program in the Navy?

Also, I had a blood clot in my lung when I was 18, but it was because I was on the ortho evra patch. I am not on blood thinning medications now at all and have not had any repeat occurances, can I get a waiver for this?

I have heard some people say to just not mention these things, but a)i would feel terrible for lying and b) the risks if you get caught lying in the military are brutal. What is the best thing to do with this?

I am thinking about going to a cardiologist and having him do a complete series of tests and stress tests etc to prove i have no more issues, would it be helpful if this physician was former military?

Please, any help on this would be greatly appreciated, I meet with my recruiter on monday and REALLY want to be able to serve my country as a nurse in the navy.
Thanks.

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Answer by CeciliaM
Is your tachycardia “persistent,” meaning your resting heart rate has been found to be greater than 100 esp. on recent occasions? Have you been symptomatic? Have you needed medication to treat it? If not then your history probably won’t hinder you from getting a commission to serve as a Nurse in any branch, though you may require a waiver. Heck, I get tachycardic after my morning Starbucks. No long-term problems though, just the caffiene effect.

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how will i know further more information about army dental corps in indian navy?

Question by Viji.D: how will i know further more information about army dental corps in indian navy?
how could i get more information about joining army dental corps in indian navy? how can i contact them regarding the rules to join, information about the entrance exam and interviews conducted by them, information regarding the basic needs and guidelines.
Whom should i contact and how

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Answer by curious cook
Here is material from an ad by Army Dental Corps that answers many of your question. There is also a contact address.Candidates should apply to the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Service (DGAFMS / Dental), Room No 9, L Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi — 110 001

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Join the Army Dental Corps

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for grant of Direct Permanent Commission / Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps.

Eligibility

Direct Permanent Commission
(i) Candidates must have completed their BDS (with a minimum of 60 per cent marks in their final year) / MDS from a recognised college / university.

(ii) Should have completed one year rotatory internship recognised by the Dental Council of India on the date of application.

(iii) Should be in possession of a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.

(iv) Candidates with a BDS qualification must not have completed 28 years of age on December 31, 2004. The age limit may be extended to 30 years in case of candidates with post-graduate qualifications.

(v) Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Armed Forces.

Short Service Commission
(i) Candidates must have completed their BDS (with a minimum of 55 per cent marks in their final year) / MDS from a recognised college / university.

(ii) Should have completed one year rotatory internship recognised by Dental Council of India on the date of application.

(iii) Should be in possession of a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.

(iv) Should be less than 45 years of age on December 31, 2004.

(v) Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Armed Forces.

Selection procedure

Direct Permanent Commission
Candidates found eligible will be short-listed based on their final BDS marks and attempts taken in the final BDS. Short-listed candidates will be called for a written test and clinical test followed by an interview. Successful candidates at the written and clinical test will be required to appear before the selection board for an interview.

Short Service Commission
Candidates found eligible will be short-listed based on their final BDS marks and attempts taken in the final BDS. Short-listed candidates will be required to appear before the selection board for an interview.

Medical examination
Candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will be brought before a medical board to determine their medical fitness.

Entitlement for candidates

(a) Candidates appearing for the first time:

(i) To and fro second-class railway fare by mail / express train or actual cost of bus fare if the mode of travel is by bus.

(ii) DA at prescribed rates for the days of halt at Delhi.

(b) Candidates appearing for the second or subsequent time are not eligible for the above entitlement.

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