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About the Navy Reserve

The Navy Reserve offers a unique opportunity for current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officers to continue their service while pursuing a civilian career. With flexible part-time opportunities, you can use your leadership skills and talent in an environment that's constantly changing.

Pursuing a Career with the Navy Reserve

As a SWO, you've developed valuable skills that are highly sought after in the civilian world. The Navy Reserve allows you to apply these skills while maintaining a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Benefits of Serving in the Navy Reserve

• Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
• Educational assistance
• Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
• VA guaranteed home loans
• Low-cost insurance options, including up to $500,000 in life insurance
• Travel opportunities
• Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
• Retirement after 20 qualifying years

Why Join the Navy Reserve?

The Navy Reserve is a fantastic opportunity to continue your service and earn outstanding benefits with the flexibility to pursue a civilian career, higher education, and family. In today's dynamic world, the Navy needs great Officers and Enlisted Sailors more than ever.

Education Opportunities

Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).

Salary : $60,000 - $120,000