My USNA Service Assignment Is...?!

[@karrigirl]

Justin, the second I learned that my son had earned his appointment to USNA, I started following your channel. I’m thrilled for you and your future.

[@karrigirl]

@Calum Watson thank you.

[@RoninTX3377]

Congratulations to your son!

[@cjstolee]

What was the actual assignment? Sorry I missed it.

[@uzer141]

Congratulations to your son!!!

[@leronharrison1110]

Congratulations!! Our favorite midshipman will be heading off into the wild blue yonder!!! Congratulations on making it this far, just a little bit farther to go and you'll be walking across the stage to receive your diploma!!! Thank you for allowing us viewers to come along on your journey; we're all wishing you the best and look forward to seeing you graduate from the academy!!!

[@vincentlerie2911]

Congratulations on your aviation assignment! I know you will do well. It has been fun following you over the past few years. I hope your videos will continue through this school year and into your pilot training. Go Navy BEAT ARMY!

[@1865Cowboy]

Vincent, Not this year. Go Army! Beat Navy!

[@kyliej-os]

Congrats! We had a USNA midshipman rep come to my school this past week and it really put into perspective just how hard you have worked for this moment. Wishing you all the best!

[@mathiasmakesmusic]

What an exciting day!! Congrats, and may God continue to bless you in all that you end up accomplishing in your Navy Career! It's so inspiring to see a fellow Korean-American Christian glorify God in this way!

[@jacksoncude9824]

Could’ve sworn you just posted your day in the life of a plebe. Oh how time flys! Congrats my man!! You’ve been and continue to be an inspiration. Fly Navy!

[@ngomich10]

One of my favorite MIDS!!! Congratulations to you Justin! Thank you for all you do and all these videos are amazing. You may not realize that your videos of USNA are not only educational but also inspiring for all the kids out there that want to go to the Academy one day. The Parents love them too. An amazing journey that will continue!!!

[@navalaviation]

Awe thank you so much that is so encouraging!

[@tylerwatkins4769]

So happy for you JC! You are incredibly deserving of this role and I know you will continue to use your gifts to glorify God.

[@navalaviation]

Thanks Coach!

[@joshuamclain9]

JC thank you so much for all of your videos! I’m so excited for you and your future. I want you to know how much you have inspired me. It is so awesome to see someone who is not scared or fearful to show your faith! 5:34 I truly have so much respect for you, please keep doing what you are doing, it is a good work for The Kingdom!

[@spectral5734]

Congratulations man! I've been watching you since your freshman year, and I'm amazed by how you've grown and your capabilities and that you got your dream service assignment. Hope to attend USNA in 3 years.

[@commandobolt]

Congrats man! Time sure flies. Was once just a high schooler watching your Plebe videos, now I’m one myself (Dirty Thirty let’s go). I can say for sure that you gave me some valuable insight in my decision to get here. Let’s beat Army!

[@seanzzila8]

The David Forney mural 🥺 Best of luck, fun and adventure to you in your endeavors. Hope to see more vlogs and can't wait for your Beat Army video.

[@tianthomas8816]

Congratulations! I am not giving up on being on the yard! Go navy! Beat Army!

[@minjukim6765]

I am applying to USNA this year and it’s my top school right now. I really hope that I get an appointment to USNA and I hope the hard work pays off. I love watching your videos. Thank you so much for creating these videos.

[@navalaviation]

Hope you get it

[@1stltwife]

As a veteran USN 86-91 and spouse of retired US NAVY officer 86-2011, congratulations! Our 25 years of life on active duty was tough but we are proud of our service, saw the world and had 18 years of arduous sea duty but it is " not just a job..it's an adventure " ( old Slogan). We were stationed in Chinhae SK ..kamsamidan!!! God bless you and America 🇺🇸

[@SeanJM013]

Congratulations, your ribbon is upside down. Every new Ensign falls for that. We will be waiting out here in the Fleet for you.

[@SpiritHawk7]

Congratulations! Hard to believe you are already in your senior year. I remember watching your videos over two-three years ago about 'a day in your life' as a freshman and then about when covid hit during your sophomore year and moving your stuff from storage to another dorm room. This moment is so surreal. I'm really happy for you and I want to thank you for sharing all of these moments with us. Make sure to post your company number so we can all watch you LIVE as you walk across the stage during graduation in another half year! And just in case, please mention if you have any accolades or honors that would bump you to the front of the line as well, so we don't accidentally miss you. #FLYNAVY

[@naoki8994]

Wow man Congrats! I remember the first video I watched and commented on. You got me thrilled for the Academy and encouraged me to join so I hope I attend in 3 years. Have fun and good luck!

[@douglasm.3594]

Congrats, these videos have been my biggest inspiration to applying to the naval academy.

[@robinbae3091]

Congratulations!!! 🎉🎊 ❤ Good Luck on your New Adventure.

[@1911Drew]

Hey man congrats on your academy graduation, and service assignment. You got jets! Very cool. You’ll serve our country well. Thanks for putting the video up.

[@navalaviation]

thank you!

[@taskforceion9930]

Let’s gooo!!! I love your videos so much dude, I aspire to go to USNA too!!

[@JJE2010MO]

Congrats! I'm still unsure what your assignment is though?

[@Ben..E]

Congratulations Justin! Beat Army, Fly Navy!

[@doejohn4613]

Man I’m happy for you! I remember watching your videos a couple years ago for the first time, about being a freshman at the USNA. Now you’re about to graduate and start leading your sailors! It’s not easy you’ll see and live through a lot of difficult situations. It’s important to stay focused on God and pray for guidance. I’ve seen a lot of things in my few years of service, but will always cherish the privilege and blessings that it has been. I pray that it will be a blessing for you and you’ll enjoy the privilege of serving (even when it doesn’t feel like a privilege)! God bless you and may he guide you on this journey.

[@navalaviation]

Thank you so so much! What an encouragement!

[@jhollie8196]

Wish i could have heard their results without all the music in the background

[@sarasita7779]

Navy Pilot

[@Septimusnova]

Colby's drag, Austin, here. Congrats again on your assignment!

[@navalaviation]

Nice hearing from you again!

[@bennyibanez154]

Congratulations Justin!

[@jimheckert5383]

Congratulations you have earned it!! Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ja50n8erna5]

Congratulations JC! I'm happy for you.

[@calebcaswell597]

Congrats! Been watching your videos ever since I saw your day in the life video, happy to see you make it this far good luck!

[@jeremiahlee2554]

yoo congrats! i was visiting during the candidate visit weekend when you guys got your service assignments. it was a pretty wild night to say the least. got an LOA while I was there so hopefully i’ll be there in the summer!

[@Shane_Hur]

Congrats JC!!! You deserve it. Congrats on the engagement too!! miss you man!!

[@The2008OGRyan]

I got saved last year with no regrets! God is the best addition to my life, & I feel led to be a Naval aviator after high school. Then I’m going to retire, and join the Tennessee Highway Patrol, afterwards be a missionary for my church or preach for Faith Promise at the Pellissippi campus in Tennessee!

[@annemarieheckert4890]

Congratulations! 🎉 Fly Navy!

[@robertnelson9052]

Captain Bob Nelson, Congratulations JC, you have come a long way since Newport!

[@boyman5166]

Dear Justin, I know you don't know me, but believe me when I say attending a Service Academy has been the goal since sophomore year of high school. Today I am thrilled to inform you that my USNA and USAFA summer seminar applications have been accepted by both (still waiting to hear back from Army haha). Though my heart lies in West Point, I wish you the best of luck for your future. Current High School Junior from Texas, aspiring for a spot at West Point or Naval Academy :)

[@navalaviation]

Congratulations brotha! What a huge step in your applications process! Keep going man! You made it past your first hurdle!

[@jackschatzle4217]

Man, it was fun watching your journey to this point. Thanks for letting us into your story

[@fly5039]

Congratulations JC for your experience in the Navy, and for all that you share on this channel, I think that for many it is very useful to find out what life is like in a military environment outside of the civilian world, I wish you the best in your career, also 'like you I have served my country in the Navy for many years and they have certainly been fabulous experiences, from training schools to missions in foreign countries, I discovered your channel online by pure chance, and your videos are very funny, continue so man, you are surely on the right course. a big greeting from Italy

[@johnallen2878]

BZ JC! Fridays in Flight Suits from here till Graduation Week!! :) Have fun in Pensacola...

[@navalaviation]

Thank you sir

[@pedrocastellon5735]

Just got my Letter of assurance to this school! If all goes well I'll be joining you but as class of 2027. Thanks for all the info you've provided me and i hope to see you in the halls of this amazing institution. 🇺🇸🇳🇮

[@navalaviation]

Congratulations! Hope to see you here soon

[@brundvn]

CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHA FROM ANOTHA MUTHA, ABOVE THE BEST!!!!!

[@Miranda.1204]

Ahhha congrats!!! The academy sent out an application for me to do but idk if I should or not. Either way I’m so so so proud of you! I can’t wait to see the USNA hold the live graduation and I can’t wait till you cross that stage! Congrats on everything my fav midshipman! :)

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Congrats! From the father of a retired Naval Aviator! Who spent 15 years flying Prowlers and Growlers! Go Navy Beat Army!

[@sandracampbell7046]

Good afternoon JC are you leaving the Navy Academy this year 2023 June. If you are leaving God go with you 🙏.

[@1865Cowboy]

Bravo Zulu & God speed. Fair winds and following seas.

[@librarynan4610]

What an exciting day! My dad served in the Navy during WWII going in as a 17 year old. My husband was also in the Navy serving on a nuclear sub and teaching reactor theory. Great times!

[@sushidog7323]

Just came back to this channel lol I remeber watching you everytime a new video came out since like your sophmore year😅

[@evanhochwald43]

Thanks for answering my questions at the Candidate visitation. Best of luck!

[@andersenclark8238]

I’m in my senior year of high school, sending in my application in about a week! Hopefully I will be able to experience this 😁

[@justins5756]

I Wish you the best man

[@GeorgeWashington_1776]

Good luck, bro!

[@chamonixb5132]

I’ve been watching your videos since I was a candidate and now I’m a youngster. Congratulations!!

[@RoninTX3377]

Congrats Naval Aviator!

[@rickyism1576]

They don't let you choose your service length or branch? That's pretty crazy. I served enlisted in the Marines, and I even got a got to choose my duty station.

[@marksmancey.2gpuyyc9l56]

I hope I get in I’m already enlisted and I’ve been in for couple of months but I’m 19 and this looks fun.

[@mil-duck]

Lol this showed up on my recommendation. Congrats on getting pilot! Pensacola's a great time, but there's a HUGE backload of students waiting to class up right now based on what I'm hearing. Up to a year, I think? Best of luck, and don't get NAMI whammy'd!

[@nealrcn]

Good to see young people succeeding. Good luck to you and crew

[@alicejung320]

Congratulations!

[@rodhoover9158]

Proud of you!!

[@gusm2752]

Did I miss something ? Never heard what the service assignments were. Waist of time. But congratulations. Awesome achievement to graduate Naval Academy. Thank you for your service. 👍🇺🇸

[@djmac206]

Congratulations Justin! All that hard work of 4 years paid off! Currently I'm in my sophomore year, aspiring to enroll in USNA (if I get accepted). Do you have any tips on receiving a naval aviator spot (or becoming a naval aviator) in the academy?

[@landonfleming1515]

If you want to become a naval aviator go through OCS. You only get one shot at a pilot slot through the academy and ROTC. On the other hand you get can at least two chances through OCS.

[@cjguitars317]

Hello! I’m currently a freshman in high school and I’ve made it my goal to pursue a military career. USNA has been my dream school for a while now. I’ve been looking at your channel for inspiration as well! Congrats

[@melissabowers6268]

Made of gold brother! Congrats!

[@ramongalvez6193]

A new journey begins👏👍 Congratulations 🎉😜

[@ch-9614]

Hey Justin, My daughter and I are in Annapolis visiting the yard. I believe I saw you walking up Randall Street towards the gate. What’s the likelihood we can get a picture with you?

[@navalaviation]

I am so sorry I got to this late. Are you still around?

[@ch-9614]

Yes we are in down town right now.

[@ch-9614]

We are headed to McGarvys for dinner.

[@navalaviation]

@@ch-9614 I apologize I'm not used to checking my comments section so frequently. Please go to my fb profile to message me if you're still in town facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011598390774

[@christiancherniss8063]

respect ty for sharing you make america great

[@kevinmcleish6719]

My son went there, now ltjg in Va, I’m so proud!!!

[@900ontheair]

In the famous words of Tom Cruise” don’t think just do” have fun as a f-18 pilot

[@timdehoogh8441]

doing landings on the carrier good luck

[@ethanveneracion]

JC is the 🐐

[@jennifertodd4132]

Congratulations, JC! Very proud of you and all of your hard work. Joshua has decided not to apply. Be safe. Go Navy, beat Army. Will be watching the game.

[@navalaviation]

Awe okay sorry to hear but I know he'll do great things

[@jennifertodd4132]

@@navalaviation yes, he will. Working on what schools where he would like to apply.

[@purplpen]

Congratulations JC! Was naval aviation your first choice of assignment? What made you pick flight as your preferred job?

[@eac26114653]

Wow, you have your head screwed on very straight. A soon-to-be engineering graduate...of a service academy...Christian (so presumably with no bad vices (illegal drugs, gambling, etc.)...and going into naval aviation....and getting married. What a fine young man. Life will throw you (as it does to all of us) some lessons / problems. But you're off to a great start and I hope you have a long successful time of it.... You're a very impressive young man.

[@n.nicolas2290]

Naval Aviation Wings of Gold, Bravo Zulu Sir!!

[@DoctorPorky11]

I’m so happy for you!! 🎉

[@barneythebeagle52]

Congratulations JC! I have a question, how can you become a Naval Aviator after graduating from the USNA? Fly Navy!

[@klb6453]

It’s called fighter pilot school. They will train him to fly. And if he is real good he can go to Top Gun.

[@tubbles4498]

Congratulations! I wanna be a Naval Pliot when I grow up. Also, what determines what role you get assigned? Is it random, or do you do tests and stuff?

[@navalaviation]

Your GPA, level of fitness, and aptitude all go into the consideration

[@spectral5734]

im pretty sure its on a merit system

[@jackhaley9153]

Hey JC, first of all congrats on your assignment. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I am currently a freshman in high school and am interested in the naval academy. Is there anything you wish you could have told someone before you applied to the academy or any tips for making your application to standout to the admission teams? Thanks, and good luck on your assignment

[@navalaviation]

watch my video on how to get in

[@abp1400]

Heck yeah, Navy pilot!

[@soupafi]

Hope you get a kickass callsign

[@HottestTot]

Congrats! Are there any specific aircraft that you want to fly?

[@Invader137]

Welcome to the club! Fly Navy😎

[@zevmo]

Super happy for you!

[@GregCheekSpeaks]

Great 👍🏾 job!

[@thecomicbennett]

bro got my dream service assignment. currently in sophmore highschool year and am i dead set on attending the academy. If I keep my grades up im confident I have a shot. Any recommendations for extra curricular activites such as volunteering opportunites that look good? I already do sea cadets but im looking for more

[@navalaviation]

Make a club like a cycling club in high school or something. Watch my video on how to get in!

[@thecomicbennett]

@@navalaviation That sounds like a great idea. I currently am in school newspaper but I know some kids looking to start a cycling club. Also your videos about how to get in are amazing and provide so much information

[@navalaviation]

I personally volunteered at the children's ministry at my church but any boys and girls club is a good place to start.

[@nemo6063]

Good stuff bro! My dream school.. I'll be there in 2 years, trust

[@kyle9391]

Congratulations on your assignment

[@landwalker5660]

Congratulations man, just wandering do you get to choose your service assignment?

[@chrisakins692]

Very different process than 1995. Congrats shipmates. Another link in the chain!

[@jakepark8338]

Val Park? omg it's been a long time

[@quinton7854]

oh great here we go more officers

[@n.nicolas2290]

Fly Navy ⚓see you on Deck.

[@seanpark2124]

Congrats and God Bless, Justin. My son is a USMA grad, but you're all brethren in the end. Go Army! Beat Navy!

[@Jeepster008]

Congratulations to all the Pirates on their service selections.

[@ishraqhossain1235]

Did you get Naval Aviation? What do you prefer fixed wing aircraft like F/A-18 or Rotor

[@whydoyouactlikethat]

If you could pick any aircraft to fly in the Navy....what is your first choice?

[@navalaviation]

F-18s all the way!

[@whydoyouactlikethat]

@@navalaviation I can respect that. Even a Growler? I would go for the F-35!!

[@davidstaudohar6733]

🦅🇺🇲🦅 everyone's real happy about the new assignments 😀😀 God Bless these American sailors that delight in service for our Nation, Semper Paratus Semper Fidelis 👍👍👍

[@emodrmmr007]

see ya in the air man! this is gonna be the ride of your life...i did it for 7.5 years and never regretted a second

[@waltermaples3998]

❤ Congratulations ❤👍

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Five years in first deployment then fifteen years till retirement after twenty years time may go by quickly

[@dohwankim8931]

How does the service assignment is decide? Is it random or if you want to serve for pilot, is it 100 percent sure?

[@navalaviation]

It's based on our grades, preferences, needs of the navy, our physical athleticism, and our aptitude