 Did you know you could take a break from the Navy for a couple of years? By taking advantage of the career intermission program, sailors may take up to three years off to pursue personal and professional goals. Benefits of the program include active duty health and dental care for sailors and their families, a monthly stipend, and a permanent change of station move to the location of their choice. You can also use the GI Bill to continue your education while participating in the program. During the intermission, you will transfer into the individual ready reserve and be exempt from mobilization and promotion. OblaServe is required to participate in the program. Participants are expected to serve two months for every month in the program. Interested participants should refer to the OPNAV instruction for program guidelines.