Coast Guard Reserve Opportunities Coast Guard Reservists work along side the full time Guardsman. You will serve typically just 2 days a month, and report to a base near your home two weeks a year. If you are working on or have completed your college degree, you may want to become a Reserve Officer in the Coast Guard. As a Reservist, you will receive extra income, receive … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Core Values of the Coast Guard
HonorIntegrity is our standard. We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct and moral behavior in all of our personal and organizational actions. We are loyal and accountable to the public trust. RespectWe value our diverse workforce. We treat each other and those we serve with fairness, dignity, respect, and compassion. We encourage individual opportunity and growth. We … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlistment Bonuses
The Marine Corps Services offer a variety of enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses to attract new Marine recruits into military specialties that are considered "hard to fill," as well as to encourage experienced military members in "shortage jobs" to stay in past their first enlistment period. Reserve Enlistment Bonuses The Marines are offering an enlistment bonus of $5,000 for … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Sea Pay
All Marine Corps personnel entitled to basic pay and serving on sea duty are entitled to career sea pay. Members entitled to career sea pay who have served 36 consecutive months of sea duty are also entitled to an additional $100 per month as a career sea pay premium. The premium continues for each subsequent month of sea duty served. For E-5s through E-9s with more than … [Read more...]
Contact a National Guard Recruiter
One of the first things to do if you want to join the National Guard is talk to a recruiter. If you are unsure about the Guard, don't be shy about speaking to recruiters from all branches of interest. They are there to inform you about your possible options in joining the military. It is always a good idea to approach your gathering of information from multiple sources. This … [Read more...]