Recruit training, or "boot camp," will be approximately ten weeks long. The goal of this training is to transform you from a civilian into a Sailor with all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet. Your training will include physical fitness, seamanship, firearms, firefighting and shipboard damage control, and lessons in our heritage and core values, teamwork, and … [Read more...]
Money For School – Marine Corps
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...]