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Ways to Join

Ways to Join

Before joining the Navy Reserve, there's information that you'll want to know up front. Find it here – along with reasons to join that you haven't even thought of.

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Stories of Service

Stories of Service

The best way to get a feel for Navy life and to understand what having a career in the Navy is all about is to get the perspective of real Navy Sailors. So find out how some of these Navy men and women came to serve. See how ...

Featured Careers

Physician

Physician

Advance your career by caring for the lives of men and women who protect our country every day.

Surface Warfare Officer (prior service required)

Surface Warfare Officer (prior service required)

Use your leadership skills and advanced nuclear training to oversee the operation of Navy Ships.

Chaplain

The call to serve God. It can lead to new challenges and fulfillment as a faith leader in the Chaplain Corps.

Jobs in Demand

Cryptology

Cryptology

Train to be an interpreter of world languages and an expert in international cultures.

Chaplain

Chaplain

Discover opportunities in ministry beyond the traditional pulpit.

Physician

Physician

Practice truly patient-focused medicine in the globally renowned network of Navy Health Care.

Nurse

Nurse

Do a world of good as a nurse caring for patients in need.