Houston Prior Service Recruiting - Navy

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Hey there Veterans, this Valentine's message goes out to you 😉❤️‍🔥Tired of having no plans for the weekend? Want a little adventure and friends with benefits? (Get your head outta the gutter!) The Navy Reserve's got Healthcare, life insurance, retirement and extra income. Check us out , you know you want to 😘

If you're in the East TX, Western LA, or Texarkana areas, hit up Petty-Officer Crow 346-366-3405

01/17/2026

Seeking Nominations of Outstanding Civilian Employers for NERE 2026!

Here's your chance to give back to the civilian employers who support you while you serve your nation. The U.S. Navy Reserve is excited to announce the 2026 Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), and we need you, our dedicated Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors, to nominate your supportive civilian employers.

Employer support is a vital part of our warfighting readiness, and the success of the Navy Reserve mission. NERE is our special way of saying "Thank You" to civilian employers for their incredible dedication to our nation's Citizen-Sailors.

Nominations can be submitted through the NERE nomination portal until February 16, 2026, at: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HYBAtF5Zv2

- Only non-government, civilian companies are eligible.

- Resubmission of unselected nominations is encouraged.

10/27/2025

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At just 18 years old, Shannon Smith Kent shocked her loved ones by choosing to join the Navy rather than heading off to college.

"This is my path," she explained to them.

By 2007, she stepped up for a deployment in Iraq, working alongside a Special Operations team to hunt down terrorist threats. Fast forward to 2013, and Shannon was pushing through rigorous training with top-tier forces in a selective program, where she crossed paths with Joe Kent, the man who'd become her spouse. They got married on Christmas Eve in 2014 and soon had two boys.

Even with her young family, Shannon powered through, completing her undergraduate degree, competing in marathons, and staying committed to high-level military roles.

When thyroid cancer hit in 2016, it barely slowed her down—she was back on duty right after her operation.

Her dream was to earn a doctorate in psychology to help vets dealing with PTSD, but Navy rules, pointing to her medical past, stood in the way of the program. Undeterred, she lobbied Congress for reforms, and those updates eventually came through.

In 2018, she headed out to Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Tragically, on January 16, 2019, a su***de attack in Manbij claimed her life, along with those of Green Beret Jonathan Farmer, civilian Scott Wirtz, and contractor Ghadir Taher. She was 33 years old.

Her memorial at the Naval Academy chapel overflowed with those paying respects. She was elevated to Senior Chief Petty Officer after her passing and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among others.

May God look over this special, amazing, unforgettable hero forever 🙏🏼🇺🇲❤️

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06/09/2025

There is a training workshop and hiring event this week!! The information is posted below if you are interested in making an appearance along with where the events will take place.

05/03/2025

Come and get some Navy swag and talk to a Navy Recruiter! If you served in the military before, Havertys furniture store in the Woodlands is hosting a military appreciation day! Come check it out!

02/14/2025

Hey there, Veteran 😉. The Navy Reserves ⚓️ wants you! Will you be our Valentine 💝 ?

Wanna see what we have to offer? Call or text 713-899-1949

02/14/2025

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02/03/2025

Navy Pop-up coming soon!! Where are my Veterans near Tomball?! Get ready to change your life!

01/22/2025

The Navy Reserve provides the opportunity for you to grow professionally and personally, as a Sailor and as a civilian.

Life in the Navy Reserve is the best of both worlds. Have a civilian job while also serving your country part-time and getting all the Navy benefits—health insurance, retirement coverage and a steady paycheck. As a working professional, you’ll enhance current skills and even develop new ones for your regular 9-5 job. Drill just one weekend a month and train two weeks a year while staying close to family and friends by living in the city of your choice.

Interested? Message us to find out more!

The Navy Reserve provides the opportunity for you to grow professionally and personally, as a Sailor and as a civilian. Find out how: https://bit.ly/2ShuEKj ...