The United States Coast Guard, as one of the five services of the United States Armed Forces, offers active duty and reserve Coast Guard men and women a competitive salary and an impressive package of benefits. Coast Guardsmen are paid based on pay grade and status, the same as other military branches. The total package of benefits provided by The US Coast Guard is better than … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]