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...]
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...]
Information to Join the Coast Guard
The first step in joining the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is determining if the Coast Guard is right for you. You should research what your options are and understand what life will be like in the Coast Guard. The USCG job of protecting America involves highly sensitive information and deals with National Security issues. Do you meet the requirements? Coast Guard recruitment … [Read more...]
Education for Military
October 6, 2010 The GI Bill is a fantastic military benefit that helps all military personnel attend college and go on to have exciting, successful careers. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $81,756 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during the first year of service. As of August 1, 2009, … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is a Day to Remember
https://youtu.be/pVfMp2f94po?si=mik_3SZJrwpT6gjc By Kevin Flynn The feeling of this day has changed since 9/11. During the Cold War, a much larger segment of society experienced military service. There was a shared point of reference after Vietnam was lost. Economist Milton Friedman argued for an all-volunteer force in his famous book, Capitalism and Freedom, and … [Read more...]