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Best Navy Jobs for Military Families in 2026

If you have a family — or plan to start one — these ratings offer more predictable schedules, higher shore duty percentages, and less time away from home. Family stability starts with choosing the right rate.

  1. #1
    MU
    Musicianinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score9/10 · 1/10 dep
  2. #2
    CWT
    Cyber Warfare Technicianinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score9/10 · 3/10 dep
  3. #3
    CTI
    Cryptologic Technician Interpretiveinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score8/10 · 3/10 dep
  4. #4
    LN
    Legalmaninfowar
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    Lifestyle Score8/10 · 2/10 dep
  5. #5
    IS
    Intelligence Specialistinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score8/10 · 4/10 dep
  6. #6
    CTR
    Cryptologic Technician Collectioninfowar
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    Lifestyle Score8/10 · 4/10 dep
  7. #7
    YN
    Yeomaninfowar
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    Lifestyle Score8/10 · 5/10 dep
  8. #8
    AZ
    Aviation Maintenance Administrationmanaviation
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    Lifestyle Score7/10 · 3/10 dep
  9. #9
    CT
    Cryptologic Technicianinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score7/10 · 4/10 dep
  10. #10
    CTM
    Cryptologic Technician Maintenanceinfowar
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    Lifestyle Score7/10 · 4/10 dep

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