Blog 11: Mentorship 10 Hours Check: What is most important for a recruit to gain entry into a Navy Pilot Program?

1. My Mentorship is being done at my Recruiter's Office, at home, at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, and at the Gym. 
2. I have two contacts, my primary contact being Petty Office Robert Valladares. My secondary contact is my Navy Recruiter, Petty Officer Eliseo Abaya.
3. So far, I have accumulated 12 hours of mentorship. From my DEP meetings at my recruiters office and to learning and actually physically and mentally prepping for Navy BMT and lifestyle change with Petty Officer Valladares. 
4. Of the 12 hours I have done, I'll start with my recruiters office. While here, we recite and memorize the Sailor's Creed, and the 11 General Orders of a Sentry. These are core values that must be learned in the Navy, and are also vital to success in Navy BMT. Here at my DEP meetings, we also go over various things we will learn in BMT such as how to prepare for the processing days, and learning about the equipment and vehicles in the Navy. For example, we once learned about various aircraft and their roles in the Navy's combat force. At home, I've talked with Petty Officer Valladares and his experience in BMT, and what I can expect as I go in. We've also talked about what life is like after graduation from Navy BMT, how to get stationed in my area of preference, and various benefits that will be available to me. Recently, I've been inside the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, and was able to experience first hand what my future will be like. Finally, my favorite part is the Physical Training. Petty Officer Valladares graduated BMT with the Special Forces Division, and so the PT exercises we do are above what is supposed to be expected, and so I strive to be at that level with his help.