As a Marine, you will gain access to the competitive benefits to continue your education. 100% of your education expenses may be paid for by numerous federal government assistance programs such as The Montgomery G.I Bill, NROTC program,Tuition Assistance, and the Marine Corps College Fund (MCCF). Education Benefits and Programs The Montgomery G.I. Bill The Montgomery G.I … [Read more...]
Is The Guard Right For Me?
* Updated November 2015 Everyone has them. The same old questions. Is the National Guard right for me? Should I join the Reserves? Should I join now? Or wait till after college? I advise you to check out all the branches, even if it means just requesting literature and reviewing it. Although I was not interesting in joining full time, I did look at the brochures first … [Read more...]
Careers in the Coast Guard
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...]
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...]