Commissioned officers in the Coast Guard have pay grades ranging from O-1 to O-10, with O-10 being the highest. Coast Guard Officers use the same rank structure as the Navy. Officers holding the rank of Ensign (O-1) through Lieutenant Commander (O-4) are considered junior officers, Commanders (O-5) and Captains (O-6) are considered senior officers, and Rear Admirals (O-7) … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Warrant Officer Pay – FY2011
Coast Guard Active Duty Warrant Officers receive competitive salaries based on years of service and rank. To become a Warrant Officer highly qualified enlisted personnel from E-6 through E-9 with a minimum of eight years experience can compete each year for appointment as Warrant Officers (WO). Successful candidates are chosen by a board and then commissioned as Chief … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Enlisted Pay – FY2011
The Coast Guard active duty enlisted men and women receive a competitive salary. Salaries are based on time of service, marital status, where you live and your rank. You'll also have the chance for raises and promotions based on merit. Enlisted personnel typically enter the Coast Guard as rank E-1 and are promoted through the ranks as E-2, E-3, etc. Pay increases with rank … [Read more...]
Send a Message for Valentine’s Day
January 2011 When your loved one is serving overseas, it is always difficult. However, when holidays roll around, the separation is even harder to deal with and especially when that holiday revolves around being a couple. Many spouses dread February 14 showing up on the calendar. Not only are they alone, they are also surrounded by other couples who are very obviously together … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Travel Benefits
Being a member of the Coast Guard has many additional benefits that are only available to you as a member of the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) Space-A GovArm Relocation Travel Discounts You have given so much; take advantage of the benefits given to you. … [Read more...]