Books
Military Books: Moonwalking With Einstein
⭐️4.5 out of 5⭐️ Why is it so damn hard to remember some things and so easy to recall others? The key, it turns out, is the Memory Palace.
Will Paige
Naval aviator, cyclist, and board sport enthusiast.
Fitness
The MAF Method: Maxing Out the Navy PRT
Running has never been something I’ve excelled at, which probably explains why I never do great on that portion of the Navy PRT. I’ve always thought of myself as a below-average runner and on a scale from things I love to things I hate, I would put
Newsletter
Military Finances: Navy OCS and Beyond
My experience with military finances so far has been a lot like when that one neighbor asks you to dog-sit for the week while they’re on vacation: you are happy to do it, not sure how much exactly you’ll get paid, and worry they’ve completely forgotten
Aviation
Navy Flight School: NIFE Phase 2
In case you missed it from my first post covering Phase I, the US Navy moved from the old program known as API and is now using NIFE (Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation) as the first stop in the journey to becoming a Naval Aviator / Flight Officer. This post will cover
Navy OCS CandiO Box Q&A (Updated 2026)
Everything families need to know about what to send (and what not to) — from two people who've been there
OCS
2026 Navy OCS FEMALE Packing List - What To Actually Bring
Ever wondered what a female OCS graduate recommends you bring to Navy OCS?
Aviation
Navy Flight School: NIFE Phase 1
Congratulations on finally making it to Pensacola, Florida to start flight school. The cradle of Naval Aviation and home to hundreds of newly minted Ensigns buying brand new Tacomas and engagement rings. I’m kidding, obviously. Everyone knows if you’re smart you get legally married immediately for the BAH
OCS
Navy OCS Workouts and How to Prepare for the PRT
How hard are the workouts and will you survive?
New Author: Welcome, Unidentified Female
I am pleased to announce the addition of a new writer to the Errant Ensign Media (just made that company up) team: Unidentified Female! Unidentified Female, UF, went to OCS with me and is now an Intel Officer pursuing being a nerd professionally with the Navy! UF will be able
Life at OCS: What are the Rooms Like?
“Hi there. Navy wife and mom here. I’ve got a son headed to OCS. My older son and husband both commissioned through college, so OCS is on the unfamiliar side to us. Can you give some insight into the area of the rooms where personal gear and miscellaneous items
OCS
Yelp Review: Ney Hall's Food at Navy OCS
What is the food like at OCS?
OCS
Navy Stereotypes You Meet at OCS
Part of what makes OCS great is that it introduces you to a diversity of people that you may never have been exposed to before. Looking back on the personalities I met while undergoing training, I created my own Navy Stereotypes of the more common people I was acquainted with.