7 Things I would do differently if I rejoined the Coast Guard

[@t.l.k1158]

I'm off to Cape May for the second time, failed out physically last time, trained hard. Thanks for the vids man, they helped a lot.

[@militaryjourneymen]

GL

[@FlipFlopGod]

Did you fail during the first week or 4th? And do you get reverted for physical fitness if you fail in week 4?

[@destinyramsey4]

Would you feel comfortable telling me about your fail? My son leaves in a month (June 16) and I'd love to hear all sides of bootcamp to help him be prepared. Did you train before BC?

[@t.l.k1158]

@@destinyramsey4 hey Destiny! I'd love to tell you/him what I can! The main reason I failed the first time around was I was honestly lazy and overconfident in my own abilities. I put off running and working out to do stuff like play videogames, my job, etc. But when I decided to go back, I put the time in at the gym, I would go twice a day, and all I did was pushups, sit ups, and run the 1.5 mile, trying to do it faster each time. I didn't go every day, but it's staying motivated when it counts. That feeling I had when I ran the 1.5 under the required time was amazing. If he puts in genuine effort he'll be just fine. If you have other questions feel free to reach out to me on Facebook, Tristen Keehner

[@t.l.k1158]

@@FlipFlopGod so I failed the first week test on Friday, if you do, you get another shot on Monday. If you fail week fours test, you do get another shot, but if you fail that you go to the company behind yours.

[@cecilialewis1019]

GREAT information!!!! I wish my son and I had seen your videos before he left for boot camp.

[@Puffbar1]

Signing my Annex X contract a week from today! Passed the PT test two weeks in a row to secure it. Thanks for the tips!

[@benjamindeer3898]

your tips are really helping, doing my best to drop weight to reach 225!

[@MrTurnkeyinvestments]

Haha better get running boy 200 is considered heavy

[@MikeFL2TX]

No updates...?

[@benjamindeer3898]

Ryan I’m 6’5 lol

[@MikeFL2TX]

Dumb phone, I didn't know it commented nine times!

[@abrahamsaucedo4213]

@@MrTurnkeyinvestments depends on your BMI

[@gobirds19]

Another benefit of going cutter first is the amount of rates available to see as a non-rate. That will help you choose your career path. Another benefit is getting your cutter quals done. You DC, GPOW and other quals are very transferrable from cutter to cutter. If not directly transferable, your prior experience will certainly speed up the qual process. Plus you already got the feel for it and know how to survive and thrive underway. Nobody looked at me twice when I came back to a white hull as an E5 after being on one as a non-rate.

[@pfink70]

I was in the CG for almost 6 years (MST) and was never stationed on a cutter/small boat station (other than a TDY on a buoy tender for a month). I regret not getting that real sea-going experience.

[@Mrfudd69420]

I’m looking out of the Army E-5 and going into the CG. I really like MST, what was it like doing that day to day?

[@rodgraff1782]

I was on a 378 all four years of my enlistment, and was only gone for schools. I actually liked it.

[@militaryjourneymen]

That's awesome

[@Harry-q2q6y]

378s: It hurts that the Chick Guard couldn't have turned one of them into a museum.

[@josephcalise127]

DONT JOIN A SEAGOING SERVICE AND CRY ABOUT MAYBE GOING TO A BOAT!

[@rkn3zdesign]

coast guard is not just on sea it's also on land .. many people join CG to only be on land and then there is people who join that wants to do both or just be a sea, also US Coast Guard is not only in US, it also defends countries that are under US control,

[@xxa455xx]

@@rkn3zdesign wrong the coast guard has a seagoing identity. Even if there are numerically more billets on land the ethos is all segoing.

[@rkn3zdesign]

@@xxa455xx lol no im in icelandic coast guard and have worked with US Coast Guard not just on the coast of US but in other countries where Coast Guard is protecting...

[@xxa455xx]

@@rkn3zdesign ok well I'm actually in the US Coast Guard...thank you for serving alongside and being apart of the team BUT your view of the service culture is wrong. The culture is very much seagoing and yes this culture bleeds over into the shore units too.

[@rkn3zdesign]

@@xxa455xx you just proofed my point

[@SteamboatWilley]

If I were to go back and join the Merchant Navy again, I would join Shell or BP straight off the bat, get LNG tanker experience and get steam qualified so I could take that qualification and possibly go to the Waverley or something like that. Cruise ships did let me see a lot of fun places, but it was a very high stress job and didn't do my mental health any good. As for buying a house, it's a shame I didn't have a crystal ball in 2008, because I would have saved thousands of pounds if I had waited until after the bubble burst to buy my first house.

[@Zeus1080p]

Leaving to boot camp in february thank u so much for all ur help!!

[@Ksaleh10]

Good luck man. I ship April 20th!

[@PRodLyftz]

@@Ksaleh10 Good Luck to you man, I ship the 27th, probably see you there.

[@trent_goss]

How’d it go?

[@FadedFilmsl]

Good tips, going in Non-rate and wanting to be a rescue swimmer. I tried qualifying for Annex X and failed the first time. Wish the recruiter wouldn’t have talked me out of it because I could qualify now. Shipping out July 16!

[@FadedFilmsl]

Military Journeymen Just bought your book also, hard to find some of the things you need to know, much appreciated.

[@nicr7959]

I just got accepted into the coast guard academy. I want to buy a rental property similar to you. I have a lot to learn these next 4 years. Look forward to seeing you in the service

[@militaryjourneymen]

Congrats!

[@poophead4686]

What were your stats?

[@nicr7959]

@@poophead4686 1400 sat Club swimming for 16 years 12 ap exams 3.65 unweighted 4.25 weighted Nhs member Club leader Taught swim lessons and participated in multiple volunteering events throughout highschool.

[@Tat-sumi]

@@militaryjourneymen by chance could u do a review of the USCG CSPI program if its worth it? (I got selected but idk if i should take it)

[@awesomeandstuff4698]

Dude youre video are always the best !!! I love them!!

[@cjeppinga]

could you possibly do an episode on VA Loans? that sounds super useful to me personally.

[@Charles11112]

This

[@matthewamodio7537]

My man you just answered my prayers thank you so much.

[@victoria6528]

I've been looking for a KZbinr like you!! Lol I graduate highschool in one year and am seriously thinking on joining cg just subscribed to both your channels

[@militaryjourneymen]

Ty

[@COLDTHERMAL]

Enlist, every marine army guy I’ve talked to in the guard says if they could go back they’d join the coast guard ... best of luck and hope to see you around 👀

[@Cierrawil]

Are you in the CG yet?

[@tatianadavila2712]

I would like to know more about what TSP is and about the BA loans ☺️ great vid

[@WootTootZoot]

TSP is a long term savings plan for military and government employee's. You get matching funds, and there's a chance to build a substantial savings over a lifetime of service either in the service, or, if you go to a civilian Federal government job. Even if you don't intend to stay in the CG or the Military, definitely contribute to TSP savings, it's well worth it. Also, it's VA loans

[@CammyinJapan]

I disagree. I would NEVER recommend a cutter as a nonrate, as someone who was a nonrate on a cutter. Land units are much better as a non rate.

[@TobbeStorm]

What was it like being a nonrate on a cutter?

[@jacobkasson9580]

This is going to help me out a lot! Thank you!

[@DollHair]

i am going to talk to a coast guard recruiter in a week. im 19, no girlfriend, im not even sure what job i want to do in cg. i went to two free seminars about real estate and they talked about AirBnB... im glad i found this channel !

[@BRUHMOMENT1972]

How's life now?

[@DollHair]

@@BRUHMOMENT1972 Hey man. im 22 now. coast guard was my interest coming out of high school. i did not end up joining. instead, Started my own real estate photography business & still attending seminars to meet people & hopefully find a mentor. i think coast guard would have been great if my interests werent so strong towards this. But CG is still my backup plan by 26. If i do not reach my goals, than i will reconsider!

[@cptfreeman8966]

@@DollHairI hope things worked out bro and if not I hope they’re working out/will work out

[@bombola9299]

be safe out there shipmate ....

[@COLDTHERMAL]

Don’t start that 😂

[@graceh3701]

Hey! I’m a civilian and just got into OCS for January 2020. Just stumbled upon your videos and I’m excited to watch them all! You mentioned some good info you received from your mentor/officer that opened up your eyes to officer life- what was that info? Thanks for your videos! -Grace

[@danielalicea4372]

What are the requirements for OCS?

[@JARVISK600]

Much Appreciated

[@MikeFL2TX]

Awesome! I'm from the Clearwater/ St. Pete area.. Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes I wonder how things would have turned out had I went to the CG.

[@mysticstarhf9265]

I wish I had known about the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps in my younger years instead of USCG.

[@cr1490]

I wish I had gone through OCS over BOTC

[@TheNoarod]

I'm a little confused is a mentor a program that the coast guard has ? Or are you saying find someone who can be a mentor?

[@kmoss1394]

I've always wanted to do the whole buy a house and rent it out thing. My problem is how do you manage the house for your tennants if you're totally unavailable?

[@militaryjourneymen]

A property manager

[@wuji7210]

You CANNOT rent out a house if you purchased it with VA Loan.

[@jmeramos]

He's a Realtor. ;) He's got the inside scoop on the rules.

[@TheNile7]

Jme Ramos he’s not a realtor, he just takes advantage of the government over paying him and is exposing that to the internet when he shouldn’t

[@jmeramos]

@@TheNile7 pretty sure he's a licensed realtor. ;) government takes advantage of uneducated people all the time. Kudos to those who educate.

[@RegularGuyism]

@@TheNile7 "taking advantage of the government" 😂😂😂

[@devante_tex]

@@TheNile7 over pay? You are a dumbass 😂 I make 2300 a month at 4 years as an E4 you are a joke

[@falconjr1453]

great video

[@AssassinKitty200]

can i choose to be on a cutter right after boot camp ? or do they send ya where ever they want ya

[@tzisme]

Young man, you have a future in narration and voice overs.

[@deezy81]

For real.

[@nitalovly]

Yea voice is great for radio very soothing

[@corydonathan9169]

Hey entirely serious question. Do coast guardsmen sing sea shanties while on the cutters? Bc I would unironically enjoy singing along

[@drakenkorin404]

haha i was thinking about learning some for when i join.

[@MrTAD359]

We sang sea shanties in boot camp as cadences sometimes

[@COLDTHERMAL]

Dude yes being on a 270 it’s one of the only things that gave us moral 😂

[@zerowaster4218]

I want to join but I’m worried about seasickness. Did you/do you ever experience seasickness?

[@valseyer4486]

Do it, don't worry about that issue. I'll tell you a lil secret about ur dilemma, your body gets used to it eventually

[@ericklozada2440]

How did you even get in the coast guard...i ended up in the army for 5yrs active duty, i wouldn't go back in the military just not for me but if i was to do it again airforce or coast guard.

[@enylopez5053]

Would the Coast Guard Reserve be a good idea for college?

[@derikawest1]

Thanks for the input. What’s your other channels for the Airbnb? And would you recommend active duty or reserves? And would you recommend getting married before you join?

[@bobshaw4063]

If you live in St Petersburg I ' d love to meet you as I also live on the west coast of Florida up in New Port Richey so I live close to you . My sister lives in St Pete off of 4TH Street North behind the LaQuinta Inn . Did I hear you say because your married you can no longer go to the CG Academy ? I had a classmate in high school after graduation he went to the CG Academy . I think he is now retired from the CG. When I worked at the VA for over 21 years I regret like a fool never joining the TSP program .

[@andrewbatiz3970]

How long did your boot camp at cape may take

[@militaryjourneymen]

9 weeks

[@kriscampbell5754]

So I could buy a house for my first time with the VA loan, rent that out, and rent another house to live in and receive BAH? Basically doubling my income. 😮

[@militaryjourneymen]

Sure

[@deywill4970]

The girlfriend part got me rollin😂

[@dylanbuckhalt4174]

What was life like on land base? Were you able to go home or did you have to stay on base for a specific amount of time?

[@joshhorn9595]

I’m stationed on a small boat station so if you have questions I can answer them.

[@joshuacolon3893]

@@joshhorn9595 I started the process to join the CG - do you have a family? What's your rate? I'll be going in with a family and I know nothing is guaranteed but just want to have as realistic an expectation before joining as far as being with my fam is concerned...thanks in advance...

[@joshhorn9595]

Joshua Colon Hi josh, glad to hear you are in the process of joining and hope everything goes smoothly. As far as your questions, no I don’t have a family I am single, but a lot of people at my unit are married with kids so I can try to get insight on whatever questions you may have. At the time I am a nonrate, I’m currently waiting to go to A-School AMT for me.

[@tsukuyomi_7163]

Hey man love the vids I’m applying to the coast guard I want to go for the animal an environmental branch.

[@tsukuyomi_7163]

Ty you sir

[@TheNile7]

There is no animal and environmental rate

[@deezy81]

@@TheNile7 He probably means Marine Science Technician

[@COLDTHERMAL]

Gross MST

[@paulconnors2078]

Do you plan to stay in the USCG for a career?

[@militaryjourneymen]

We'll see :-)

[@paulconnors2078]

@@militaryjourneymen Do you use a mirrorless SLR to film your videos or a pure video camera? Your audio quality is excellent as is your video.

[@invisibleman6995]

Aye bro couple question so I ets dec 3 of this year from the army so I called the coast guard they told me my asvab will be expired so I’m deciding to take a 2 week fast class to raise my gt score. They also told me I would have to do 15 day of basic training lol How long is the process for prior service? I’m from San Diego what’s jobs will keep me on land in CA? I’m hoping to score at least 105-110 on gt

[@coolguitarpro]

Hey how are you I have a few questions about the coast guard reserve I’m interested in that and I’d like to talk about it or if u can make a video on what’s it like to be a reservist love the content thanks for all the info!!!!

[@militaryjourneymen]

Thanks for the reco!

[@Fleshn2spirit]

What's his real-estate channel?

[@militaryjourneymen]

www.youtube.com/@shorttermsage

[@ejf0255]

I have 1. Stay in !!! What a mistake.

[@deezy81]

Ha ha.

[@carrolloutdoors4764]

Do you have a list of officer "MOS's", the website is crap. Thanks.

[@carrolloutdoors4764]

@@militaryjourneymen thank you

[@AlbertaLeopard]

I would have never left 8 years BM1 X128

[@DeeDaKaang1]

3 things about the coast guard: 1.) I've never met a Coast Guard Recruiter 2.) Unlike other branches it's training is the most top secret. 3.) Is it mostly white, kind of like the Yale/ Harvard of the military wherein you have to no someone to get "selected to join"???😅

[@kyheel6108]

Im assuming ur asvab score will be to low from those comments

[@DeeDaKaang1]

@@kyheel6108 My asvab score was 65

[@cptfreeman8966]

I don’t mind being the only black guy around if it’s mostly white I’m here for me 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Triplegvids]

August 20th shipout date who else?

[@Triplegvids]

While you’re in your wait time for your tech school what do you do?

[@Triplegvids]

Military Journeymen thank you, I appreciate the videos! If you haven’t seen my other comment, I was wondering if you could do a video on damage control man?

[@OtakuProductions82]

Some good info man! When I get stationed somewhere where I can buy a house I’m definitely looking into doing Airbnb. Do you plan on doing 20 years?

[@monstermarc227]

I’m engaged and I’m planning on joining within 4 months, should I get married before I join?

[@tylerdownes2195]

Not sure about Coast Guard, but with the AF, married folk also get housing allowance while in basic training and tech school. and, after bootcamp and/or training, you'll be allowed to live in a house instead of having to live in the barracks or dorms. and of course, receiving a housing allowance.

[@LoveLioneo]

Why Wisconsin? Was that randomly selected or did you want to go there

[@101tatibutterfly]

I’m in the process of joining and I’m from va. I’m also married so I was wondering about moving with my husband after bootcamp? Will I still have 5 days of leave to pack everything up and move? What about finding a house or apartment?

[@joshhorn9595]

Upon getting to your unit you also get house hunting leave. Not sure how long as I live on base

[@TheNile7]

Josh Horn that’s not correct information. Tatianna, if you join and graduate, you will be able to take leave after boot camp. In that time you can pack and do whatever you need to but you’ll know before graduating where you’re going and all the things you’ll need to know to move. Your spouse can set up the move too before you get stationed anywhere. It’s super simple and they tell all of it to you in boot camp. It just seems complicated

[@aidanray4846]

Do they give you money for a house?

[@joshhorn9595]

Aidan Ray yes. It’s called BAH or basic allowance housing. They go through all of this with you at basic training. To see how much BAH you will receive visit militarybenefits.info/2020-bah-basic-allowance-for-housing-rates/. This does depend on the unit though and if you are married or not. You could be like me, at a unit with barracks and unmarried in which case you would live on base.

[@RobLeeBea]

I did average in high school would I have a chance in the academy that you speak of? I’m 27 and just now started taking the steps to join.

[@Aspire4Lyphe]

too old

[@RobLeeBea]

Military Journeymen Thanks for the info I’ll look into it.

[@koolkiddd760]

did you end up joining? im 27 and looking to also join.

[@eezae_j7934]

@@koolkiddd760 I’m in the process and I’m 26 turning 27

[@trent_goss]

Not too old at all, 42 I think is the lates

[@chaleidaarce7189]

For my 1st unit can I avoid going to a cutter? I'm about to join but I have a baby 1 year old and I full breastfeed, so I would like to be in land unit, is that possible? Thanks for all your videos! Be bless

[@militaryjourneymen]

Talk to your recruiter

[@jamescullen9435]

Chaleida, a lot of that will have to do with your rating (job specialty). Certain ratings have a higher chance of getting afloat billets, others have a higher chance of ashore billets.

[@SirDaKidd]

I leave to Boot Camp in November is there a way we can talk so I can learn more about Airbnb right after Boot Camp?

[@John_doe627]

Are you back?

[@FoodComa81]

Does a boatswain's mate get day off?

[@FoodComa81]

And do they get to go home in the evening?

[@FoodComa81]

@@militaryjourneymen ok thank you for your time making the effort to reply👍

[@jamesgaus951]

Are you crazy? Retired BM here. We do not sleep with PFDs

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

@@jamesgaus951 what's a pfd?

[@Deloscielos94]

would anyone happen to know the current wait time for ME A school?

[@militaryjourneymen]

Join the FB group, they will have that info

[@jborselli15]

Can you refinance a home under VA loan if you bought the house with a conventional loan from a bank prior to joining the coast guard

[@chaptheman1]

Yes you can, as long as you have served I believe it’s 6 yrs in Coast Guard or some type of active Duty guidelines.

[@matthewhelm7690]

I would not have chosen Radioman as my rate

[@dakota3080]

Yo, I am 25 years old and am looking to join as a rescue swimmer. Am I to old?

[@militaryjourneymen]

Nope

[@koolkiddd760]

im 27 and about to join, why not go on an adventure and try something new!

[@justincasama]

Do you still receive BHA if stationed on a cutter?

[@TheNile7]

Yes

[@themodestvlogger]

Its sooooo hard to KZbin on cutters though!

[@srosas1]

I may have missed it but what is your rating/specialty?

[@suppaduppa5]

28 too late to join? Been in the ocean my entire life and have done countless small rescues in all types of conditions.. Goal is to become a rescue swimmer. Watched your interview series with the AST instructor and it's definitely intrigued me. Would I be able to go directly into that program at cape may?

[@militaryjourneymen]

28 isnt too late

[@COLDTHERMAL]

He’s right I got a guy in my a school class who’s 30 ... man if you really want to join shoot for it

[@suppaduppa5]

@@COLDTHERMAL thanks man! Yeah I've actually been approved for the annex-X program and am likely to ship put from feb-mar of next year. Looking forward to it!

[@COLDTHERMAL]

Kaleo Delatori ahhhh snap that’s awesome best of luck and I’ll probably see you around in the future... small coast guard

[@suppaduppa5]

@@COLDTHERMAL thanks man! Where are you stationed?

[@amyhagan5667]

How did you find your mentor?

[@bethcooper4200]

John on wives computer. Active duty guard 63 to 67. Amazing to me how much hand holding the guard does these days. Not the smash mouth outfit of old. Too bad.

[@dougtube9870]

Complains about hand holding from his wife’s computer. You’re awesome, John. Never change.

[@bethcooper4200]

@@dougtube9870 Dude-It is in her name,get a freaking life wimpass.

[@quelquun2018]

@@dougtube9870 the internet warriors.

[@Fleshn2spirit]

What job did u start out doing on land?

[@militaryjourneymen]

Was at a small boat station to start

[@jsk8drummer]

Does being married reduce the chance of ending up on a cutter as a non rate? I have started the beginning steps of the enlistment process and I know for a fact that I really really don't want to be on a cutter. Have also debated going reserves so I can get into ME without a waiting list but I kind of want to make the coast guard my main job.

[@rickwilliams2439]

@@militaryjourneymen Are there dependent waivers for reserves? Married with 4 kids

[@deezy81]

If you truly wish to avoid cutters, going Marine Science Technician is your best bet.

[@erikweinstein550]

Where in Wisconsin were u stationed my son will be in Milwaukee

[@erikweinstein550]

@@militaryjourneymen have u been to the Milwaukee base if so what is it like. Kenosha is next to milwaukee

[@ot1368]

Do you do PT every morning in boot camp?

[@TheNile7]

There is no PT, it’s just sweat and sickness

[@ot1368]

Military Journeymen wow

[@ot1368]

nile7 ?

[@thebume]

What’s a BAH

[@TheNile7]

You skipped 4

[@militaryjourneymen]

My counting is not good

[@MrTurnkeyinvestments]

How long must I be in coast guard before I get a VA loan as a reserve?

[@1955RKE]

I believe it is 6 years but don't quote me on it.

[@taylerabel1325]

I ship out April 7th🥺

[@evang5284]

Good luck. What is you’re interested on job? For the coast guard

[@quelquun2018]

How’s that now?

[@xxa455xx]

Station vacation

[@jpat6094]

10/10 this guy is non operational

[@militaryjourneymen]

3rd operational unit. Was at a small boat, ant, and now cyber ops.

[@brianborowski7368]

Not sure cyber cmd is an operational unit.

[@Dutch1951x]

Would have stayed in......

[@michaelpass2176]

Coast guard is not military. They belong to Homeland security.

[@rodgraff1782]

Wrong. They are one of the armed services. I was in when they operated under the department of transportation. They went to Viet Nam, and operate under the Navy during times of war. They are under the UCMJ, the Uniform code of Military Justice. You’ve probably never been in the Coast Guard, so you don’t have any idea.

[@michaelpass2176]

@@rodgraff1782 yes they are under the laws of the military, it they belong to Homeland Security. You may checkout.

[@rodgraff1782]

@@michaelpass2176 they operate under homeland security, and are one of the 7 US military services. All you have to do is google “name the seven branches of the US Military.” You’ll get a result of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. I don’t know how clearer it could be. You check it out. End of story.

[@bruinsrule1151]

Did you get to pick where you are stationed?

[@deezy81]

Yes, in boot camp, you get a list of places you check off where you would like to be stationed upon graduation. I put all land units on mine, which is why I went to one. It is NOT guaranteed though. They send you wherever they need people. I just got lucky.

[@deywill4970]

😂

[@tulgold7892]

Puddle pirate KZbinrs are real?

[@militaryjourneymen]

Yes

[@MikeFL2TX]

Awesome! I'm from the Clearwater/ St. Pete area.. Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes I wonder how things would have turned out had I went to the CG.