I have several Hornet friends who didn't do their PME so they'd purposely be passed over twice to receive the "thanks for serving" money.
Beware, the Navy's on to that plan. Had 5 buds that were working that back in '98, had jobs lined up at the majors and were just waiting for the message.
It came out, and they ALL made O-4. DOH!
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