Just got my Permit to Report in the mail, went through and filled out everything I could. The only thing that's giving me any trouble is the optional stuff-is there any real benefit to shelling out the $540 to join the Alumni Association? I don't see myself participating in their activities, but I don't want something as silly as that to hold me back from advancement later on. As well as the Naval Institute Membership-neither of these things came with a ton of information, and while they do have websites I'd prefer just asking knowledgeable, unbiased people about it. Any advice you guys could give me would be great! Thanks 