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Jul 24, 2006 | 07:18 AM

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ALSAIR

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I spent 5 years in the Gaurd. I went in at 17. Boot camp is tough, but like the others said it is to make or break ya. I went through in December 1986, and let me tell ya this Miami Florida boy was freezing his A$$ off! I was a Damage Controlman 3rd class and spent 4 years and 3 months on cutters, the "Alert" out of Cape May, then. and the "Thetis" out of Key West. As a young kid I was more into hanging out with buddies, and never really thought about the future. However when it came to my job, I did the best I could and always kept learning. It was a very unique life style, I did and saw things people only see on the news. I would be retiring this December had I stayed in! Retired at 37 years old, oh well, live and learn. What ever branch of service you decide on, doing it and accomplishing it and getting an Honorable discharge is something to be very proud of. Good Luck.
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Jul 24, 2006 | 04:46 PM

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ok navy guys . this retired cheif was navy, and went coastb guard . the coast guard beats the navy to hell and back when it comes to ones self feeling esp . right after you pick up some one from the water or land in need of major help. just remember how many people are still alive today down in new orleans thanks to the coast guard .

and yes they are a fed.law enforcement branch in the department of home land security since 9/11/01 so after 20 years in. become a cop. fbi or some thing else for 20 years more . and retire at 58 with 2 big strong pensions or stay untill the max out of 55 and lay back. don't forget even a enlisted person can go on above e9 with the right back bone . by going for warrent officer class and above . the military has so much to offer any one you can never get as a civilen.

Jul 24, 2006 | 08:41 PM

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Much respect to the United States Coast Guard. Who in 1983 saved the a$$ of yours truly. I was on a sinking vessel with 23 others aboard. I have to tell you, to this day I have never seen such bravery and commitment. This isn't the place to re-tell the ordeal. However, these guys went FAR - FAR above and beyond duty in our rescue. It wasn't bay watch. It wasn't a simple drop us a line and pull us aboard deal. These guys risked their lives in a very real way. I will be FOREVER grateful. They saved 19 of 23 that day and they worked their butts off to do it.

Jul 24, 2006 | 09:04 PM

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captchas, you said you can go on to the fbi after you serve your time in the coast guard? can you just go straight from the coast guard to fbi training or what.

Jul 25, 2006 | 07:29 PM

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no!
if you wanted to aplay and could pass all the tests you possibly could enter the fbi.
i only used it name as a example of what some one with a military law back ground could do possibly after a they finish .
just if some one goes in at say 18 does 20 years and retires from active duty there are many law enforcement agenceys that take the exper. very highly .
look at how many marines that have become law enforcement . coast guard is no different.

Jul 25, 2006 | 08:35 PM

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As I mentioned earlier, BigExpo.

It was a big asset for me in getting hired at the Sheriff's Office as a Deputy. The law enforcement aspect has little to do specifically with your rate (job specialty). What mattered was the training and experience.

Jul 26, 2006 | 04:06 PM

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ok i wen tto the coast guard recruiters office looked in the window and no one was in there. looked at teh hours of operation and they said 8-4 and it was 2. wha tin the hell oh well ill try back later this week. i wanted a packet or somthing

Jul 26, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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Go to this link and go straight to the bottom and put your cursor over the icons. Look for the one "Jobs".

You can get info sent to your house.

I would recommend that you call and make an appointment with the Recruiter.

As I mentioned earlier, they are widely spaced out. It would appear that they may have all been out of the office at the time (not unusual by the way).

I know, when I was a Recruiter in Ohio, we had 4 people to cover from Erie PA to the Indiana boarder and down to Columbus, OH. That's a lot of territory.