Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
ADVANTAGES OF navy
REVEALED TO &c. men
Lieut.. Commander Wilson Sends Out
Letters to Increase En-
lStments.

In order to better acquaint the young
men Of the city and their parents with
the opportunities offered by the navy
to young men. Lieutenant Commander
Downs L. Wilson. in charge Of the navy
recruiting station, 30S 9Th street north
west. has prepared q letter which he is
sending to men in the city seventeen years
Of age and over. A number Of lists OF
such men have been furnished by the
superintendent Of schools Of the District.
The letter says:
ut is regrettable fact that the young
acquainted with the navy. its existence
and equipment its work and its object
and. most of all. the many great ad-
vantages and opportunities offered to the
young men OF the nation. Right now Is
the time to consider it very seriously.
Advantages Of Training.
The present status Of the mon in the
navy is such that it is considered = great
opportunity for any young man to be
selected for enlistment His training not
only fits him for better citizenship. but
il he takes advantage Of tho trade courses
available. he is equipped with founda-
ton for a good position in civil lie should q
he not desire to remain in the service. 1
regret that all parents OF desirable young
men are not better acquainted with the
great care that is being taken in the serH-
ice Of the physical. moral and educationai
welfare of the men. and venture to state
that to have son enlist in the navy
should be a source Of great satisfaction
and contentment to any parent
Every ship in the navy must be
manned by intelligent and well trained
men. There are men working in the
navy at all trades. from bakers and
cooks to the keenly trained wireless
operators. All these young men are
trained in the navy. and nearly al are
Of trades. The Navy Department has
established training schools and trade
schools for this purpose. and these are
open to all enlisted men.
5000 Vacancies to Be Filled.
There are $4,000 vacancies in the
navy, and your chance Is among them.
What are you planning for your future
Where can you get better bargain
than this-learn a trade, get a salary
while learning, permanent position dur
ing good behavior. good promotion, no
expense for meals or lodging. all hos
pital expenses paid in case of illness
an insurance of six months pay against
death for your designated beneficiary
pay goes on all the time. whether sick
or well. travel to all parts Of the world
and a sixty-do1lar outfit of clothing
given you free. which will last at least
two years.
Have you. or your parents. any clear
idea as to these inducements and ad-
vantages? II not. you can learn just
what the navy offers to a good. healthy
American by calling at this Office anG
| talking it over with the men on duty
| here. who have spent years in the serv.
| ice and know Of the advantages ant
| opportunities that are offered. II yol
| cannot call. please write to US. and We
| shall be pleased to send you pamphlet.
| and booklets concerning the navy ant
any other information which you. o.
| your parents. may desire.
Think it all over seriously and tall
| it over with your parents. 1t is a.
| much importance to them as 1t is t.
you.
/ The time has arrived for all goot
Americans to come to the aid of theil
| country and Join the navy-the frs'
line of defense"