AT 58 I’m pretty darn sure I could pass all the entry requirements except age and get through boot camp, physically, just fine. What I couldn’t put up with is what they’ve done to my Navy.
If you can click your heels together, or you just wear heels, you’re in.
The US Navy website still says that a high school diploma or GED are required in order to join. The exception is that if someone is still in high school, they can complete the paperwork before they get their diploma.
https://static.navy.com/joining/requirements/
https://www.navy.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/united-states-navy-how-you-can-join-brochure.pdf
So, if there has been any change in requirements to join the Navy, it does not reflect on their website. So far, only blogs have said that the high school graduation requirement has been dropped.
Frankly, in some big city school systems, a high school diploma is just a participation certificate.
You could join in 1988 with a GED.
Why is it such a big deal now?
I wonder how many Viet Nam era vets got their GED after being drafted?
Everyone drafted didn't go into combat. Getting drafted might have been the best thing to happen to millions of young men.
English will be omitted next.