Enlisted Sailor - Active Duty

Active duty Sailors serve full-time in the fleet, working in a continuously evolving range of career fields, from nuclear science to aviation, photography to cryptology. Based on your aptitude and preferences, you can select the role that is right for you. With ships and bases all around the globe, you are guaranteed to travel far and often, sometimes to classified locations hundreds of miles out to sea. Join a diverse community of Sailors connected by the same long-standing legacy of honor, courage and commitment. As an active duty enlisted Sailor, you’ll receive an outstanding benefits package unlike any other. In addition to competitive pay, the Navy offers: Educational assistance such as the Navy College Program, Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, VA home loans, Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance, Tax-free housing allowances and commissary privileges for you and your family, 30 days annual paid vacation, Retirement benefits, TRICARE Healthcare Insurance, Sign-on or specialty pay bonuses. To qualify for employment consideration as an active duty enlisted Sailor in the Navy, you must be: A U.S. citizen or have entered the country on a permanent residence visa or have an Alien Registration Green Card and have: Established a bona fide residence, Established a home of record in the United States, A high school graduate, have earned a GED or have met other high school equivalency requirements, Between the ages of 17-39,  In good physical condition and pass a full medical examination, All active duty enlisted Sailors commit to full-time service for a minimum of four years.