Top 5 Reasons I Joined the Coast Guard

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[@militaryjourneymen]

Contact a USCG Recruiter (& get the Boot Camp Survival guide for free) ⚓bit.ly/uscgreferral

[@Lukesp00k89]

Can't believe I have overlooked the coast guard! After only a few days into some research I've fallen in love with the service! Can't wait to enlist!!

[@Rob-xv6bx]

The lifesaving service, 1975 - 1979. Country, duty, and honor !

[@homergavino754]

Glad to see another Coast Guard KZbinr! Shipping out in a few months! Joined in as CS. I am beyond excited! :)

[@wilberramos3206]

I think I really would like to join man. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and it’s been interesting hearing all the benefits that the Coast Guard has. Keep making more videos!!

[@valseyer4486]

I would save my leave for when I P.C.S. then take all my leave hehehehehehe, but in all honesty great video!!!

[@onewayjayden_]

I'm 13 and training and preparing on school and joining the coast guard after high school

[@onewayjayden_]

I will

[@14truelies]

Shipping in 2 months 2 days. Prior Army aviation of 6 years. 1. Tricare for life after retirment 2. Retirement 3. Education benefits (to my son) 4. Travel and getting out of current area(New start) 5. Family Going into Aviation.

[@deathcabunlucky6107]

Former U.S. Army, did my 8 years, and wanted to change my focus after I graduated from college and got my Bachelor's degree, going from being an MP in the U.S. Army to Sear and Rescue Aviation USCG.

[@maryphelps7363]

Currently 20 year old female. Have 1 year of college classes and currently am studying Clinical Massage Therapy. I’m thinking of joining the coast guard and hopefully do HS. I also was am a competitive swimmer water polo player, lifeguard and water safety instructor and that’s what is really driving my passion to do the Coast Guard. Besides benefits what drives people to join?

[@dogestranding5047]

I'm 20 and currently in the process of joining the CG Reserves. Boot camp is July 9th. Do you have any training tips or advice on things to know before boot camp? What basic life skills should I know beforehand? I'd join active duty, but I want to finish college first. Wish I had tried joining earlier.

[@loujones1346]

How do people deal with sea sickness in the Coast Guard. I've been on a fishing boat medium sized no more than 5 times. I would be fine as long as the boat would be cruising, but once the boat stopped and anchored down, the motion of the boat and the waves hitting the boat is what really gets me dizzy/nauseous. Maybe it's something I can hopefully get used to? What's your advice? And opinion in people getting sea sick.

[@1notgilty]

I agree. Try the Dramamine as it seems to work best. I've been on boats where LOTS of people got sea sick. The problem is the fluid moving around the small cilia hairs inside the semi-circular canals of your inner ear. Side to side motion, like swells hitting the boat from the side causes the fluid to move side to side as well as forward and backward and up and down as the boat moves forward and up and down waves, sometimes all at the same time. Sounds sickening just to think about it. Dramamine usually works best and it helps. Best of luck!

[@skip2up]

What if a person who has a bachelor's degree has a few dwi misdemeanors within a 10 year time span but no felonies be given a waiver?

[@Pablo-xj6rw]

Hello I'm currently 20 years old trying to figure out what to do with my life is the coast goard a good choice.

[@johnnyangel9163]

Pablo48.Listen to a 60 year old man who has the most regret in his life?No service time.Be smart stay clean do research and ENLIST in the servicethat would be beneficial not only in that branch but to you later in your life!USCG experience is great for maritime careers if you like being at sea or waterways.Good luck and do it.

[@dkr2154]

What kind of people would you recommended enlisting in the Coast Guard? Thinking of having a career in the military and am interested in what a Coast Guardsman has to say.

[@laurafrazee6190]

How old would you say is the average age of someone to enlist in coast guard? I’m getting my Bachelors and Masters, and I’ll be 23 by the time that’s over...is that a late start for an enlisted? I know it’s not past the age limit, but in general will I be older than everyone?

[@laurafrazee6190]

Julian Miyata Thanks for the reply! Good to know I won’t be the oldest

[@jamesberns5605]

What type of physical condition do you have to be in order to join? What type of water training do they do? I'm only 14 and i don't really know how to swim I'm not really strong but I'm starting training but I wanna be able to do that type of training. Where are some if the places that you get deployed tos?

[@MrSodaBelly]

can I join with a dui I got 2years ago? I’m 25 and stuck at a federal DOD job I need to step it up. Do you prefer reserve or active? What’s the pros and cons? How do I do this for 4 years and get out and get a decent living in the civilian world? Is there a program to help me get a degree in a certain field paying 70k a year or something? I’m lost. Thanks. Oh and I live in Hawaii it’s expensive as fuck.

[@MrSodaBelly]

Julian Miyata WOW!!! You inspire me!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This Air Force recruiter offered me a job but it was “pest control” so now I’m looking at CG! Hopefully they got something better for me lol.

[@williamharrington7561]

How many years are you doing in the coastguard? And what's the minimum years you can do?

[@williamharrington7561]

Julian Miyata ok and did you have any say in where you are stationed?

[@FifaKiddd]

how hard is to take leave overseas like South America for few weeks, I am in a small boat station.

[@qrowBrodieMolly]

I love the coast guard

[@IAmMoto25]

I have a question. One that you may or may not know the answer to. Does the coast guard allow autistic people in? Would I need a waiver? If they don't allow autistic people in, That's fine. I'll just continue with my path of becoming a police officer.

[@hartinggarth]

Join the U.S.Coast Guard Auxilary .I'm in and on the spectrum.Trying to go Auxilary NYPD,too.

[@rabanto86]

what's the oldest you can join for a to active duty and if I have 60 or college credits can I join as an E3?

[@MrJpolla]

As long as you have above 60 credit hours you can come in as an E3 you don't have to have an associate's degree that's how it was for me

[@rabanto86]

thank you!

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

I come from a very cut throat construction world working a lot of hours. Many many house and long days with hard psychical laboring. While after working with the same crew for a decade now everyone gets along but it was very much Everyman for himself. Does this go on in the coast guard?

[@luciancastle]

Can you join the Coast Guard with a guaranteed job contract? For instance, I’m thinking about joining to become a Public Affairs Specialist and was wondering if the Coast Guard offers contracts?

[@timskidmore6782]

Only for critical rates.

[@ForsakenOne_7k]

Do reservists make the same as active duty?

[@willmcduff178]

only join the reserves if you want to go to one of the coast guard's schools to become an electrician or policeman for example and they wont pay for all your college but theyll help a good deal

[@dogestranding5047]

Will Mcduff I'm joining as a storekeeper in the Reserves. Should be useful and I'm still in college so I would like to get my bachelor's degree first.

[@pha952]

Do you know anything about the coast guard academy, also, i have the grades but it wouldnt hurt if my pt score was higher, so what should i do to train? Thanks

[@pha952]

Coast guard

[@JoseGonzalez-sj6rj]

I’m considering joining the coast guard. I have a history of epilepsy. Would they accept me?

[@racer1911]

You have an instagram? I want to ask some questions

[@wherearetheturtles1408]

Can you choose what base you join? Also what are the hours like? Sorry if these are dumb questions😂

[@Ponson451]

What do they do if you are married? I am married and interested in the military and I am just curious how the reserves are being married

[@yfnlv5785]

Is it easy to join narcotics interdiction if I join coast guard? I’m 21 now and I want to join the coast guard. Is it okay to have a forearm tattoo ?

[@Jesse2003l]

What are the requirements off joining

[@Jesse2003l]

Julian Miyata okay cool because I'm moving into my sophomore year of high school and Coast Guard seems really cool job to get experience with but also tough and hard discipline training which I feel would be good experience in my life

[@AirwavesEffect]

Hope you don't mind but what asvab score did you get?

[@dogestranding5047]

Harley Russell Yeah, I think the AFQT is one of the main things determining what jobs you can get. I got a 98 AFQT but already decided way before that that I wanted to be a storekeeper since I'm gonna be an econ major. Wonder if I should've chosen something else lol.

[@chonsynievez7627]

Wich is your Rate?

[@coprice94]

Can you stay in the coast guard for 20 years? I heard the coast guard will tell you if they need you or not

[@coprice94]

Military Journeymen thank you also does the military check your mental health history? I use to take meds back in high school for depression

[@kylekersthold4201]

Im currently a EMT. Currently getting myself for Paramedic school. I want to be a flight medic in the coast guard. I have a strong intrest in HS and AST. Would I be able to become a paramedic while in the coast guard, if im just a EMT?

[@kylekersthold4201]

Julian Miyata Thanks

[@monstermarc227]

Im thinking about joining, I’m about to have a 4 year degree from john jay college of criminal justice in international criminal justice. Should I join?

[@monstermarc227]

Julian Miyata any suggestions?

[@notyaniecetv]

Marc Cioffi yea go, I’m late but the coast guard is under homeland security so your degree could get you places the fbi is also under homeland 😊

[@perside4100]

I was thinking of joining after highschool. I'm 16 at the moment. I'm not that good at math so does that mean I will get a lower job? I was looking into either Maritime Enforcement, Aviation Survival Technician, or Boatswain's Mate. Another issue is that I have a few self-harm scars that are visible in my arms will I be able to get a waiver for that by any means? During boot camp can I wear long sleeves to not draw attention to my arm during boot camp? Another thing is I am vegetarian will be vegetarian options at bootcamp or will I have to make an adjustment? At USCG boot camp will there be separate showers for women or it's like a sports locker room? Will I be able to remain in the same city or will I have to move near the shore/sea? Another thing is how the Coast Guard reserve is like? I will go to university abroad after the Coast Guard will the officers look at you as lower class since you did not go to University before joining? When I join the Coast Guard will I jave time for hobbies like boxing or are some shifts 12 hours? Thanks.

[@trent_goss]

how you doin now?

[@Abcdefgighy]

Entering basic training do you have to be a strong swimmer?

[@Abcdefgighy]

Julian Miyata ok and how long is boot camp is it still 8 weeks?

[@Ponson451]

I am from Indiana, no where close to the coast. I know for the other branch reserves you drill locally. Does that go for the coast guard as well?

[@Ponson451]

Dang doing that once a month on your own dime can be tough. Thank you very much

[@bradwagner4657]

Christian Garza I’m indiana too I think Lake Michigan could be a possibility

[@bradwagner4657]

Christian Garza or jsut any great lakes

[@CoffeeFresh_]

I'm 27 almost 28... I have very little life experience and very little knowledge about things outside my bubble. Is 28 to old for the coast guard?

[@dogestranding5047]

Coffee Fresh If I were you, I'd join active duty ASAP since you wouldn't get many other chances and you'd have to join the reserves unless you would be able to get a waiver.