What it’s like living on a Coast Guard Cutter

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live on a US Coast Guard Cutter? We’ll get yourself a new beverage and sit down as I breakdown life on board the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton.
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[@Stubby631]

Did 4 yrs 21 days. Support Center Kodiak, SS”A” school (now Culinary Specialist) 2 deep freezes aboard Glacier (WAGB4). I was on the decommissioning crew of Glacier. Then 18 months aboard Storis (WMEC38) doing Bering sea patrols. Also did 90 days TAD aboard Midgett (WHEC726). WMSLs sound like a hotel compared to the old ships I was on. I still have shipmates from Storis I communicate with almost every day 36 years later. We have a group chat that’s been going & we all got together in Vancouver for one of the guys weddings. Semper Paratus!

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

The ships accommodations are a lot nicer, I also served on the 210 Steadfast, but the optempo is so much higher than the older ships.

[@MP_Fishing_]

Glad ya made this video dude! Its great to hear what ya do on the ship and what ya able to do. Can’t wait to see ya fishin the spawn when ya go back home🤙🏻

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Thanks dude and I cannot wait to be back fishing. lol

[@RamonOutdoors]

Ayeeeee it's Petty Officer Swamprat! Love learning about this stuff man.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

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[@G_A_F_F_N_E_Y]

Just discovered your channel and as someone that’s looking into joining the coast guard these vids are very informational so appreciate the work you put in. I have a few questions and if u are able to answer a few or all it be very helpful with the coast guards new 2 year enlistment what are the positives and negative’s, what are some of the best places to put on your dream sheet , to your knowledge I heard the honor graduate is able to get stationed anywhere he wants can you confirm and lastly I’ve been studying and I’m pretty solid on my required knowledge all except the shoulder boards and how to say them example e1 is 01 white strip on a field of blue any tips on learning the rest

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Shoot me these questions to [e-mail]

[@karlnordinger5968]

The "old Coast Guard" in the Treasury Dept before the racing stripes were put on the "white ones " was pretty gritty .Winter North Atlantic on Ocean Station Charlie off Greenland or OS Bravo in the Davis Straits of Labrador was very different - nobody went on the weather deck or your a gonner ( might never be seen again). Holiday rountine was when it was too rough to eat - 30 foot seas with 50 foot rogue waves were not uncommon . No time to clean or exercise (what a joke ). All you did was stand watch and turn to. 4 to 8 watch twice a day meant little sleep for a month. Served on USCGC Coos Bay a 311 ft weather ship stationed in Portland Maine mid 60's.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

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[@kenmarshall9907]

I know what you are saying. I did Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo while serving aboard the MENDOTA WPG69 out of Wilmington, N.C. It is almost impossible to explain to anyone who wasn't there !

[@richardstephens3642]

Must be nice we didn't have boat shoes when I was in the CG and the damage control department: only had a break when on watch or sleeping the rest of the time was maintaining the ships preventive maintenance or pms

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

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[@davidstaudohar6733]

🦅🇺🇸🦅 I'm really glad you made this video, salute You costy sailor , I can identify with you and your crew , As Always patriotically inspired by your post Lt.Cmndr David Staudohar Ret .🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Thanks for the kind words!!! Semper P!!!

[@davidstaudohar6733]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast I was ridiculed, by ignorant people who don't know anything about military life, after serving in the Marine Corps the Nuclear Navy submarine service, the United States government rewarded me with a command on board and 81 ft patrol ship in Charleston station, it was sunk during hurricane Hugo, the eight man crew that I commanded, we worked as one, Unit , to intercept dope smugglers in the intercoastal, and the good old days if they didn't heave to, I just simply ran them over, and the logic of this being innocent people have no reason to run, and my salty sailor, friend , we always had fun in the sun 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸‼️

[@telephonerock]

I just came off the good ole Stratton summer 2021. I did 3 years geo-bac in Sandy Hook Light also. Best berthing on the boat! Tell that old grey haired ET1 he sucks at star realms.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Hahahaha old grumpy is retiring on Tuesday and I’ll pass it along!!

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

The Novelist says F*ck off

[@afcgeo882]

Hey man… I’m an AUX who may end up with you guys on patrol this fall for a month. I’ve never been afloat. Could use some help figuring out what to pack (and what not to) and figure out what to expect on the patrol up north.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

You can contact your sponsor and they’ll be able to help you oyt

[@ellenlink3907]

My son just found out he’s headed to the Stratton after A-school. Really helpful video.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

I’m glad I could help and stoked for him to join STRATTON. Still a fantastic crew over there.

[@sweatygamergainz870]

Looking into the coast guard. Going for ET. Glad I caught your video. Might just have to “geobach” for a bit since we’d like to keep my wife’s job and our house. Might atleast do 4 years to help kiddos for college and use GI for myself to get a DPT. May I reach out to you one day to ask about CG geobaching?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Absolutely man. My email is on the channel description. Good luck!!

[@raymondeargle8653]

USCG Storis 230 original w38 navy Ice breaker bouy tender Kodiak AK she was amazed too. 1977

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

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[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

I got to go onboard the Storis when she visited Astoria, OR.

[@stevenrodriguez3240]

Good evening OS1. I currently have orders to Waesche coming straight of A School as a BM3. Not sure if you will see this comment. But thank you for this video. You really provided great information!

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Good luck out there. Keep your head down, work hard, stay positive and have fun. WAESCHE will always be a special unit to me.

[@louisglatzer8028]

We did OCEAN STATIONS out out going and standing stations coming back to port about 6 weeks standing watches the hole time and if we cought a rescue or a towing job it was a lot longer and this was all over the ATLANTIC OCEAN with a lot of ruff waters

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

That’s crazy

[@CampbellAirsoftandRealSteel]

I was on WPB-1316. Best watch was 0-4. You lived like a king on the WMSL. I was forward berthing on the 110. Happy I got off and went to IT "A". Semper P! IT2 Campbell 2014-2021

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Patrol boats are brutal man, worst ride in the CG.

[@CampbellAirsoftandRealSteel]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast I was stationed in Atlantic Beach, NC (Fort Macon). AOR was Hatteras. Everything on my body hurts years later. I've got a good VA lawyer. Hopefully get a good %. Hit me up if you want his contact. 👍🏻

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

I’m all good on that, appreciate it though. Got a fair rating before I got out.

[@louisglatzer8028]

BUY you lived on board like a king I lived 2 yrs on a 255 ft in 56/58 NO phones No wifi NO I pads NO computers Racks made of PIPES three high and some 4 high NO closets NO draws only a cube about a 30 in square evry thing rolled and tied that you put in there Dress uniformes folded flat and put under your mattress I was an RD3 in my O DIV section about 18 racks and that was about the smallest secton deckforce 4high and about 40 plus racks in there and the same small cubes like I said you guys lived like a king CIVIES WERE PUT IN A RENTED LOCKER IN PORT

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Yeah this national security cutters are nice. A lot nicer then the 210 I started on. But these cutters go out WAY LONGER than previous cutters

[@RamonOutdoors]

So my first question is, how many times have you been asked on the boat "Is a largemouth bass cold blooded or warm blooded?" My second question is when do you plan to come to NC so we can fish?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

First, at least three times caused some guys on board watch the show. And secondly I would love to come down there.

[@RamonOutdoors]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast that’s hilarious 😂

[@silentronin117]

19.5 years and only an E6???

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Actually 20 years now and an E6

[@silentronin117]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast Do you guys rank up slow?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Depends on the rate

[@toddsmith1617]

Same here. Retired in 2003 from the Vigorous. Only an E-6.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

@toddsmith1617 E6 mafia

[@prosperclothing-te1pm]

My dad did 24 years he was a chief had about 8.5 years sea time and 9 years in ine office as a recruiter i wonder if you have ever came across him

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Maybe

[@graham31283]

How many days do you spend at sea and in port? I read that it is a 185 days total time, but I am curious about the breakdown in time at sea and in port.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

It really depends, I’ve done less then 180 a year and I’ve done more 210 days a year. Depends on the class of ship, operational tempo, and geo political outlook.

[@paulconnors2078]

Did you not make Chief?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

I did not, wasn’t for me.

[@JasperLloyd-cf8nc]

Do you have a happy sock or do you just finish all over tummy and alligator roll around on the sheets?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

I would normally just look at my fav BM1. Come on buddy, you know the alligator roll. Lol

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Also I miss your wonderful drawings

[@JasperLloyd-cf8nc]

I have to email them out in MS paint now

[@RamonOutdoors]

Is the drawer big enough for your tenkara rod?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

You know what!!! I bet I could fit on in. I’m check Amazon right now.

[@RamonOutdoors]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast go hit up NorCal Tenkara. I’m sure he could give you some tips!

[@2Is1mouth]

WMEC Courageous 622 1997 Semper Paratus

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

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[@louisglatzer8028]

We wore dungaress and Shambry shirts all day with plan black shoe's

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Nice!!!

[@karlnordinger5968]

No shoes in 60's - we wore boots called boondockers.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

@@karlnordinger5968 oh we definitely still wear boots

[@deadliftpapi94]

was it hard to contact family everyday?

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

You have email onboard other than that you have to wait till a port call to use your phone.

[@cindithompson2187]

EM2 (Electrician’s Mate) 91-95. Stationed on the cutter Gallatin WHEC-721 94-95. 378’ we were out of Governor’s Island, NY

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Heard great things about governors island

[@cindithompson2187]

@@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast very cool place to be stationed.