A Day In The Life at U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island | TQC X USCG

We got invited to come check out USCG Station Oak Island, and man what a cool experience it was. I've never been to an active Coast Guard station before, so it was all new to me. They even let us run our 33’ Onslow Bay to the station! We got to tour the entire station, see all the vessels, run one of their boats, and ultimately learn what it's like to be in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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[@Nobamaable]

I retired from the Coast Guard a few years ago and did 38 years. I was Aviation and loved those days. I visited this station for USCG business, and it is quite the unit.

[@revnation_auto]

I’m a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the Coast Guard. I was a search and rescue coordinator for Group Ft. Macon/ Sector NC 04-08. Great tour overall. Thanks for showcasing the hard work these folks do. Cheers

[@mycompasslawp.a.4328]

I served 8 years in the USCG and got out as a BM2 (Coxswain and Boarding Officer). Back then we had the 44 MLB, 41 UTB, and a variety of smaller rigid hull inflatables, whalers, and whatever else the service could scrape up at that time. For anyone thinking about joining, and this includes you, Qualified Captain, I can personally testify that it was the best thing I ever did as a young man. Absolutely zero regrets.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

What kind of.career did it prep you for?

[@mycompasslawp.a.4328]

@@beckyumphrey2626 After I got out, I became a police officer, and now I'm an attorney.

[@oneamericanpatriot108]

Growing up in Florida we saw these guys every day so we all knew what they did. I am really surprised at the attitude of general society regarding the Coat Guard. They have what is hands down the hardest law enforcement job in the country. Then after they are done catching smugglers and arresting criminals, they get to do maintenance on every bouy, marker, and light you see on the water, AND, they save thousands of lives at sea every year, AND they inspect millions of vessels for safety compliance.

[@0REDSOX7]

This is my home beach and see them out all the time! Glad these guys are always near by ready to help at a moments notice.

[@Hal-Robinson]

I'm retired Coast Guard first class petty officer. 22 years of service had a great time overall.

[@944buy]

Thank you for your service!

[@ckslts]

Great behind the scenes look at our Coast Guard. I hope I never need them, but it is comforting to know that they are there, ready to respond.

[@oldgeezersunny6021]

Loved this video, I was in the USCG 1977 - 1981 and then the active reserves for several years. Life in the Guard is way different than it was back in my day. Heck, we didn't even have computers or gps.. crazy..

[@JosephHennessy1991]

Very cool, I’m an instructor currently at Coast Guard basic training.

[@pusherman5]

I was stationed at Oak Island. Keepers of the Cape Fear ✌️

[@ibana8449]

The PT test the guy mentioned, the run the sit ups the press ups, When I joined the British Police in 1987, their standard was exactly the same. 12.5mins for 1.5miles, Min 30 press ups, Min 38 situps. Stay safe

[@whitedvr1]

I was stationed at Oak Island 1982 thru 1984 MK2 Best duty station

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

Was Army-this is a great video doing an overview of one of the 5 services. Great job!

[@Skysensei29]

Aren't there 6 now?

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

@@Skysensei29 lol yeah-im an old man-forgive me...

[@williamdavis5052]

Good video shows the mission & equipment very well. Ex CG BM1 long time ago !

[@carolinaseahornets]

Cool video Aaron.

[@johnnylobster2749]

Rhode Island saying excellent 😊 I was on the Point Turner in Newport 87 to 89 Great experience 😊

[@YO_Mitch7590]

Awesome viedo thanks for in insight

[@djwilliams4714]

Cool video

[@Fumbuzi]

Yup

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Since there leader was fired.yesterday in Washington things should rapidly improve.

[@datamack]

Curious as to what asset they were escorting

[@erichammond9308]

There is a USN supply station at Wilmington, plus the largest USMC base on the east coast nearby - no telling what it was. Also, there is a large civilian container and bulk freight port at Wilmington, escorted assets need not be only military.

[@jaredwhite489]

28 push-up pt test lol

[@TheBoatDude]

MK2 Sherpensky with his hands in his pockets is gonna give me an aneurysm. In all seriousness, great video that shows what these wonderful men and women do for this country.

[@charleswortz]

Allowed by COMDINST now

[@Attackmanyoutbe]

First

[@thomascoca5064]

Is there a risk you might be deployed far abroad from us mainland?

[@thenodroid8955]

Depends if you get sent to a cutter, but there are certain billets in east asia and some are even down to Antarctica

[@1tactundra140]

LOL Puddle Pirates lol. God Bless Em😂😂😂