The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the smallest of the five US Armed Services Academies and is a four year accredited college program. The USCGA provides an environment renowned for academic excellence and for the development of leaders. At the Coast Guard Academy, students receive rigorous professional training that prepares them for meaningful Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Benefits
Members of the Coast Guard Reserve are paid for all time spent training or deployed. Reservists also receive most of the same benefits as full-time Coast Guard members, including tuition support, training and plenty of time on the water. Combine travel, career training and strength of character to see why the Coast Guard can be so rewarding. Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Education Benefits
The Coast Guard provides many avenues for education assistance and training while serving your country. The Coast Guard Institute is responsible for ensuring that officers, enlisted personnel and reservists are adequately educated and trained to perform their assigned duties. They are also the central point of contact for service members that want to continue their … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Officer Careers
The Marine Officer is first and foremost a leader of the Marines. The Marine Corps has three types of commissioned officers: Warrant Officers, Limited Duty Officers, and Unrestricted Line Officers. Warrant Officer Some of the jobs you could expect to be become a part of would be a Pilot Helicopter, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Landing signal Officer, or Aviation Safety. … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlisted Careers
Joining the Marine Corps will give you opportunities and resources to take control of your future. Find out what you are qualified for based on your ASVAB test scores. Combat Specialties A Combat Specialist provides physical security for chaplains assigned to Marine units on ground and on sea during field exercises and are trained to become instructors of Combat Training and … [Read more...]