Navy Football Service Assignments

[old_goat_23]

Service Assignments for the USNA (Navy) Seniors playing this weekend at TU.

After the second year at the Academy the Midshipmen either have to transfer with no liability or sign a "two for seven" contract. That contract commits them to military service for a minimum of seven years after graduation. If they don't graduate, they owe Uncle Sam a big check. In extreme situations, they may end up serving as enlisted personnel if they don't graduate.

USMC, Aviation, NSW (Naval Special Warfare or SEALs) and Information Warfare are prized amongst the Mids. Getting a USMC assignment means that they spent 2 summers at USMC basic and officers basic. Getting a NSW assignment means they participated is a special program that vets and preps varsity athletes for BUD/S and SQT. Aviation slots are prized above all else and typically will result in a longer service commitment (especially if they get "jets") than the standard 7 years.

Service (used to be "warfare") assignments are based on standing within class, open slots and other factors. USMC and NSW assignments combine class rank with various other screening methods employed by the Marines or SEALs (first they have to want you, then you have to be high enough in your class and then you have to make it through summer training).

Fifteen seniors will be commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps (11 ground, four pilot), while 17 will be Ensigns in the United States Navy (eight surface warfare, two pilot, two flight officers, three submarines, one special warfare and one information warfare).

Service Assignments for the Class of 2016
Quincy Adams – Marine Corps Ground
A.K. Akpunku – Marine Corps Ground
William Anthony – Submarines
Lorentez Barbour – Naval Flight Officer
Kwazel Bertrand - Submarines
E.K. Binns – Naval Flight Officer
Demond Brown – Surface Warfare
Quentin Ezell – Surface Warfare
Joey Gaston – Surface Warfare
Tyler Goble – Marine Corps Ground
David Gordeuk - Submarines
Austin Grebe – Marine Corps Pilot
Brandon Greene – Surface Warfare
Zach Hester – Navy Pilot
William Huntsman – Special Warfare (SEAL)
Gavin Jernigan – Marine Corps Ground
Myer Krah – Surface Warfare
Zach Laniewski – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Martinez – Marine Corps Ground
Marc Meier – Marine Corps Pilot
Don Pearson – Marine Corps Ground
Kikau Pescaia – Marine Corps Ground
Sean Reaver – Marine Corps Ground
Keenan Reynolds – Information Warfare
Blaze Ryder – Surface Warfare
DeBrandon Sanders – Surface Warfare
Bernard Sarra – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Sloan – Marine Corps Pilot
Chris Swain – Surface Warfare
Ben Tamburello – Marine Corps Pilot
Shelley White – Navy Pilot
Thomas Wilson – Marine Corps Ground

Navy’s senior class has compiled a record of 33-15 (.688), won two Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies with a chance for a third on Dec. 12, qualified for a fourth bowl game earlier this year, will try to be the first class in school history to win three bowl games and owns a 3-0 record against Army (with a chance to go 4-0 on Dec. 13). The school record for wins by a class is 36 by the Class of 1909. The modern record is 35 by the Classes of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Thanks.

 

[TU1NNJ]

Service Assignments for the USNA (Navy) Seniors playing this weekend at TU.

After the second year at the Academy the Midshipmen either have to transfer with no liability or sign a "two for seven" contract. That contract commits them to military service for a minimum of seven years after graduation. If they don't graduate, they owe Uncle Sam a big check. In extreme situations, they may end up serving as enlisted personnel if they don't graduate.

USMC, Aviation, NSW (Naval Special Warfare or SEALs) and Information Warfare are prized amongst the Mids. Getting a USMC assignment means that they spent 2 summers at USMC basic and officers basic. Getting a NSW assignment means they participated is a special program that vets and preps varsity athletes for BUD/S and SQT. Aviation slots are prized above all else and typically will result in a longer service commitment (especially if they get "jets") than the standard 7 years.

Service (used to be "warfare") assignments are based on standing within class, open slots and other factors. USMC and NSW assignments combine class rank with various other screening methods employed by the Marines or SEALs (first they have to want you, then you have to be high enough in your class and then you have to make it through summer training).

Fifteen seniors will be commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps (11 ground, four pilot), while 17 will be Ensigns in the United States Navy (eight surface warfare, two pilot, two flight officers, three submarines, one special warfare and one information warfare).

Service Assignments for the Class of 2016
Quincy Adams – Marine Corps Ground
A.K. Akpunku – Marine Corps Ground
William Anthony – Submarines
Lorentez Barbour – Naval Flight Officer
Kwazel Bertrand - Submarines
E.K. Binns – Naval Flight Officer
Demond Brown – Surface Warfare
Quentin Ezell – Surface Warfare
Joey Gaston – Surface Warfare
Tyler Goble – Marine Corps Ground
David Gordeuk - Submarines
Austin Grebe – Marine Corps Pilot
Brandon Greene – Surface Warfare
Zach Hester – Navy Pilot
William Huntsman – Special Warfare (SEAL)
Gavin Jernigan – Marine Corps Ground
Myer Krah – Surface Warfare
Zach Laniewski – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Martinez – Marine Corps Ground
Marc Meier – Marine Corps Pilot
Don Pearson – Marine Corps Ground
Kikau Pescaia – Marine Corps Ground
Sean Reaver – Marine Corps Ground
Keenan Reynolds – Information Warfare
Blaze Ryder – Surface Warfare
DeBrandon Sanders – Surface Warfare
Bernard Sarra – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Sloan – Marine Corps Pilot
Chris Swain – Surface Warfare
Ben Tamburello – Marine Corps Pilot
Shelley White – Navy Pilot
Thomas Wilson – Marine Corps Ground

Navy’s senior class has compiled a record of 33-15 (.688), won two Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies with a chance for a third on Dec. 12, qualified for a fourth bowl game earlier this year, will try to be the first class in school history to win three bowl games and owns a 3-0 record against Army (with a chance to go 4-0 on Dec. 13). The school record for wins by a class is 36 by the Class of 1909. The modern record is 35 by the Classes of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Thanks.

I thank them for their service to our country. The discipline that it takes to attend a U.S. Service Academy and participate in athletics is beyond that of other universities. Congratulations to these fine young men.
But for Saturday....
GO TU!

 

[jerandlaur]

As a former Marine I am always torn when we play Navy. I will cheer for the the Golden Hurricane tomorrow but I hold all of the men playing for Navy in the highest regard.

 

[TU_BLA]

Service Assignments for the USNA (Navy) Seniors playing this weekend at TU.

After the second year at the Academy the Midshipmen either have to transfer with no liability or sign a "two for seven" contract. That contract commits them to military service for a minimum of seven years after graduation. If they don't graduate, they owe Uncle Sam a big check. In extreme situations, they may end up serving as enlisted personnel if they don't graduate.

USMC, Aviation, NSW (Naval Special Warfare or SEALs) and Information Warfare are prized amongst the Mids. Getting a USMC assignment means that they spent 2 summers at USMC basic and officers basic. Getting a NSW assignment means they participated is a special program that vets and preps varsity athletes for BUD/S and SQT. Aviation slots are prized above all else and typically will result in a longer service commitment (especially if they get "jets") than the standard 7 years.

Service (used to be "warfare") assignments are based on standing within class, open slots and other factors. USMC and NSW assignments combine class rank with various other screening methods employed by the Marines or SEALs (first they have to want you, then you have to be high enough in your class and then you have to make it through summer training).

Fifteen seniors will be commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps (11 ground, four pilot), while 17 will be Ensigns in the United States Navy (eight surface warfare, two pilot, two flight officers, three submarines, one special warfare and one information warfare).

Service Assignments for the Class of 2016
Quincy Adams – Marine Corps Ground
A.K. Akpunku – Marine Corps Ground
William Anthony – Submarines
Lorentez Barbour – Naval Flight Officer
Kwazel Bertrand - Submarines
E.K. Binns – Naval Flight Officer
Demond Brown – Surface Warfare
Quentin Ezell – Surface Warfare
Joey Gaston – Surface Warfare
Tyler Goble – Marine Corps Ground
David Gordeuk - Submarines
Austin Grebe – Marine Corps Pilot
Brandon Greene – Surface Warfare
Zach Hester – Navy Pilot
William Huntsman – Special Warfare (SEAL)
Gavin Jernigan – Marine Corps Ground
Myer Krah – Surface Warfare
Zach Laniewski – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Martinez – Marine Corps Ground
Marc Meier – Marine Corps Pilot
Don Pearson – Marine Corps Ground
Kikau Pescaia – Marine Corps Ground
Sean Reaver – Marine Corps Ground
Keenan Reynolds – Information Warfare
Blaze Ryder – Surface Warfare
DeBrandon Sanders – Surface Warfare
Bernard Sarra – Marine Corps Ground
Nick Sloan – Marine Corps Pilot
Chris Swain – Surface Warfare
Ben Tamburello – Marine Corps Pilot
Shelley White – Navy Pilot
Thomas Wilson – Marine Corps Ground

Navy’s senior class has compiled a record of 33-15 (.688), won two Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies with a chance for a third on Dec. 12, qualified for a fourth bowl game earlier this year, will try to be the first class in school history to win three bowl games and owns a 3-0 record against Army (with a chance to go 4-0 on Dec. 13). The school record for wins by a class is 36 by the Class of 1909. The modern record is 35 by the Classes of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Thanks.

Applause and prayers for all listed. It takes a special person to do what they do and what they are about to embark on.

 

[Tulsafanzz]

My dad served in the Navy in the South Pacific in WWII. I still remember watching Army-Navy games with him. I always root for Navy, other than when they're playing Tulsa!

Old Goat, Thanks for posting this reminder of what a special group of young men TU will be playing tomorrow night.

 

[mvccane]

I am a recently retired Marine officer of 29 years. I hope (but doubt) TU will kick their a**. Academy grads are no more special than grads from TU. The only difference is they get better jobs once they graduate....

 

[aTUfan]

Mixed emotions about the game.

Tulsa win good for us. bowl elegible.
Navy win good for the conference.

 

[old_goat_23]

MVCCANE, Good point. An O-1 makes $34K to roughly $60K per year depending on allowances. They can also get additional pay for flight/jump/dive/combat/etc. status. Pretty good living after a having their education paid in full by Uncle Sam.

I have a host of ROTC and OCS friends who feel exactly the same way about the "special snowflakes" that come out of the service academies. Of course, they have all done their time in uniform and are entitled to their opinions (as are you). I could spend hours enumerating the differences (pretty sure nobody at TU will spend their summers at USMC Officer Basic or on a ship of war) but why bother.

I guess the primary difference is that everyone at the Academy takes an oath and agrees that their life is forfeit as required by the USN, DOD or CinC. Not sure that comes with a diploma from TU. OK, absolutely certain it does not 'cause I have one and can't find that particular clause. But you knew that already.

Thanks.

 

[mvccane]

MVCCANE, Good point. An O-1 makes $34K to roughly $60K per year depending on allowances. They can also get additional pay for flight/jump/dive/combat/etc. status. Pretty good living after a having their education paid in full by Uncle Sam.

I have a host of ROTC and OCS friends who feel exactly the same way about the "special snowflakes" that come out of the service academies. Of course, they have all done their time in uniform and are entitled to their opinions (as are you). I could spend hours enumerating the differences (pretty sure nobody at TU will spend their summers at USMC Officer Basic or on a ship of war) but why bother.

I guess the primary difference is that everyone at the Academy takes an oath and agrees that their life is forfeit as required by the USN, DOD or CinC. Not sure that comes with a diploma from TU. OK, absolutely certain it does not 'cause I have one and can't find that particular clause. But you knew that already.

Thanks.

Rgr - However, the primary incentive for those entering any one of the academies is a top notch education, paid for, and a monthly stipend to boot. The overall demands during those four years certainly exceed TU or any other university I'm aware of. Nevertheless, my brother attended one of the other academies and played ball - I can't remember him being any more special or selfless than my other brothers. Of course, he studied a lot harder than the rest of us did. My point is that from the time I first served/trained alongside USNA grads at TBS, there were a few great ones (like other universities produced), a few bad ones, and lot like me that whined about digging fighting positions in Quantico during January. Semper Fi....

 

[old_goat_23]

They make you dig in the Marines? Oh my .........