In this episode, we focus on the importance of DEP meetings—what to do, what to avoid, and how to make the most of these sessions for both recruiters and future Sailors. Master Chief Navy Counselor Sandra Kimball, N9/N10 Chief Recruiter, shares valuable insights on transforming DEP meetings from routine check-ins into impactful and informative training sessions that ensure recruits are fully prepared before heading to boot camp.

In this episode, we sit down with Lt. Cmdr. Kunal Shah, Medical Accessions Program Manager, and Chief Navy Counselor Benjamin James, National Medical Recruiter, to break down the National Medical Recruiting Initiative. They explain how the program works, why it matters, and the unique challenges of recruiting high-demand medical specialties on a national scale — and why it’s an outstanding opportunity for those looking to serve in Navy Medicine.

In this episode, we highlight the critical role of line recruiters. Their hard work helped the Navy not only meet—but exceed—its recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025. We take a closer look at what makes them so essential, and how their efforts continue to shape the future of the fleet. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about service, resilience, and the impact of those who wear the uniform and bring others into it.