Eligibility Requirements A commissioned officer on active duty as a result of a call or order to active duty for a period of at least 1 year: Who is an officer of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, or Regular Air Force, who is designated as an optometry officer. Who is an optometry officer of Regular or Reserve Corps of Public Health Service. Who is an optometry officer of a … [Read more...]
Getting Sick at Basic Training
January 18, 2011 Stacey Abler It seems to be inevitable that new recruits will all get sick at basic training. I believe this is a combination of being within such close quarters of hundreds of other recruits as well as the physical and emotional stress that is placed on your body. My husband was one of the lucky ones who got sick during basic training. He was sent to the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Pay and Benefits
Reservist in the Coast Guard receive a benefits package that can really help you extend your civilian dollars and work perks. College tuition assistance and dental benefits are just the beginning of the benefits offered to active-duty Guardians. Steady Pay For starters, you will get paid. Coast Guard Reservists receive the same pay that other military members receive with the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Officer Programs
The Coast Guard has several Officer Programs available including, College Student Pre-Commissioning Program (CSPI), Officer Candidate School, Direct Commission Programs, Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program, Coast Guard Academy, and Pre-Commissioning For Enlisted Personnel (PPEP). Coast Guard Academy - At the Academy you are offered an integrated life experience that … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Enlisted Programs
The Coast Guard is the smallest of all the military services. At any given time, there are only about 46,000 men and women in service. That means two things: every job you do is important, everything you do gets noticed. Go above and beyond what is expected of you, and you will be rewarded with better pay, more responsibility and better missions. Upon completing eight weeks of … [Read more...]