Latest "ratings" stories

More sailors undergoing a forced rating conversion can now separate early

Sailors 36 months out from the end of their contractual obligations are now eligible to separate early.

By Diana Stancy Correll

23 months ago

Navy re-up bonus bucks on the rise in '18 — can you cash in?

Seven new skills are now eligible for bonuses, and another 26 existing skills will see increases.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

New in 2018: The end of 'A school' as you know it

The Navy will be shortening sailors' initial training.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Navy releases fall petty officer advancements

Nearly 25,000 active, reserve and full-time support sailors received the great news today.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Why some rates move up faster than others: An inside look at Navy career paths

It’s an up-or-out Navy. And most sailors want to know when they can expect their next advancement.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Despite changes, 13 Navy ratings are still 99 percent men

Even after the Pentagon opened up all military jobs to women, female sailors remain noticeably absent from more than a dozen Navy career fields.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

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