As a current or former Naval Aviator, there are plenty of part-time opportunities to use your leadership skills and talent in an environment that’s constantly changing. However, in the Navy Reserve, you can achieve all of the above and still continue your Naval career. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the-art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian ***** 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 TRICARE 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). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS If you are currently in the Inactive Ready Reserve, or you have been off active duty for over six months, then you will need to work with a Navy Officer Recruiter to begin the process of affiliating with the RC. You can locate the nearest Officer Recruiter by going to

and clicking on the “Find a Recruiter” link, or by calling Navy Recruiting Reserve Command ***** NRRC ***** nrrc_etalent@us.navy.mil (901) 300-0423 LCDR Victoria Blackley victoria.mil@us.navy.mil (901) 874-9091 NCC (SW) Paul A. mil@us.navy.mil (901) 874-9250 Please include the following information in an email so that E-Talent can forward your details to the benefits advisor nearest to ***** Name Address Phone Email Current duty station (if applicable) Best time/method of contact