This is my first post here on MilitarySpot.com, and I am honored to be able to share information with the veteran and military community. My name is Doug, and I am a United States Navy veteran. I am also the Veteran Outreach Director at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, where I conduct outreach with veterans and military support organizations on the web and blog about related … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Personal Evaluation for the Coast Guard
Think of your meeting with a recruiter as a "job interview", where your personal skills and attributes will be evaluated and compared with other eligible job applicants. Your recruiter will work with you to fill out a variety of forms that validate your eligibility. You must honestly answer all questions and provide supporting documentation/ information. The "whole person" … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Background Check
The Coast Guard is a very selective branch and the recruitment process is very thorough. As part of joining the US Coast Guard you will also be subject to a police background check and as with other military services; felony convictions will disqualify you from consideration. The Coast Guard will also run a credit check to check your financial history. Many of the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlistment Requirements
* Updated January 2016 When a person is figuring out whether or not to enlist in the Marine Corps, several questions go through their minds such as wondering what all the requirements of joining are, along with the question of, am I fit enough? What are the physical requirements to join?. Here are some of the most important requirements of becoming a U.S. … [Read more...]
Questions for the Coast Guard Recruiter
Now that you have gathered some information about the Coast Guard, you know the main requirements for joining and you have narrowed down your interests to how you want to serve, it is time to talk to a Coast Guard recruiter. What are you going to ask the recruiter? Here are some questions you may want the answers to: How long will I need to serve in the Coast Guard? How is … [Read more...]