I'm heading to basic training at the beginning of March, and it's really starting to sink in. I'm beyond excited but also feeling pretty nervous. I'd love to hear some of your favorite experiences, memories, or missions from your time in the Coast Guard. Thank you and thank you all for your service!

“Why are you looking at me? Look into my eyes, look (I look) does it look like I have a soul?? No because I dont have a fucking soul”

Then no shit lightning struck behind him, it was awesome

Can a shipmate who is active and currently on A D H D meds please private message me I have questions about the process. (NOT ASKING FOR MEDICAL ADVICE)

How do CG reservists qualify for the VA loan? Do you just need 90 days active duty service? Thanks in advance!

Hello! I was recently accepted as a SRDC officer and just got my shopping list today.

Does anyone have any information on how the FLEX position actually works? None of the positions listed within my reasonable commuting distance fit my experience or interests.

Guidance from the email:

Note that the number one pick for all SRDC’s will be for the FLEX position number, 00042876 (see ALCGRSV 053/24 paragraph 4). Due to limited permanent positions that were shopped this AY25, the majority of SRDCs will be issued FLEX positions. Provide required FLEX assignment preferences in block #5 (see below).

Thank you for the help!

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Anybody in here a junior Response officer that wouldn't mind talking to me about it? I have it as my secondary in case I'm not picked up for flight after OC$. I plan to apply until I get picked up so that's the end goal. Thanks guys!

Just looking for any last minute advice from anyone, or something that helped you personally get through boot.

Does anyone have any experience with lateraling to USCG? I submitted a conditional release but was denied as I have orders pending (debating on requesting a cancellation and resubmitting). I tried calling the recruiters office and not having luck getting on the phone with anyone.

I really just need some advice on applying for OCS. The issue I have is my “criminal” record. 7 yrs ago I got a DUI and a few years before that a weed charge. Since joining the Navy I haven’t had any NJPs, negative PG 7s, or alike, in fact my career has been nothing short of great. I’m just nervous that with these red stains on my record the CG will reject me.

Enlisted Navy is really what you make it and I’ve loved every second of it, but with my CG spouse it would be easier to colo in the same branch. (With just completing my degree I also prefer to go the office route)

If anyone has gone through someone similar I would love to hear your experience and get any advice.

For all that do not know, your medical record prior to our switch to genesis still exists. It seems the service failed to mention that to most of the service members in the CG. when we went from paper to digital medical records, our records were not scanned into genesis, but scanned into a database that most members don’t even know exists. The reason why this wasn’t explained to us is beyond me. It seems a lot of members working in the clinics do not even know this. I only say this because during my last omsep appointment, the HS told me they did not have a baseline to compare my hearing. Well… they did, just not in genesis. It was in my old record that was sitting unattended in some off site database.

So if you are separating, or looking at your medical record in genesis wondering where your years of previous medical history is, it’s out there. Talk to your servicing clinic and have them contact the servicing clinic where you were stationed during the transfer from paper to genesis.

I hope I saved some of you the time I will never get back. We need to be better about being transparent with members. Especially about things such as the location and presence of their medical records.

31 y.o. male B.S criminal justice and security admin certificate. I am interested in joining the CG. If I were to move to Tampa/ st. Pete, would I be able to get a job as an officer or enlisted soldier and allowed to stay and work in the Tampa area, or is like active duty army navy AF where you are sent to an assignment where they need you?

Hello all,

I’m currently an ET and fully qualed at my unit. I was wondering if anyone has heard of a support rate doing operational duties such as boardings, inspections, SAR, etc. I’m good at my job but I just thought I would be able to do more before I joined.I’m open to switching rates if necessary. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

Howdy yall, I’m starting to lean more towards the coast guard than the marine corps to fly. I’m 20, at the end of this semester I’ll have a bachelors in business. 3.5-3.7 gpa depending on what happens. I run a 280 marine PFT. And im interested in flying. Can someone spell out the process, and how tough it is to fly in the coast guard, and what my chances are to be able to with my degree and such. Thanks!

I am thinking might apply for us coast guard scholarship. I am a current cybersecurity major. My goal eventually is to be a federal agent with hsi, uspis, fbi or dea. I am wondering do you think this would be a good opportunity for me? I could also apply to border patrol but I’d have to move and I like the school I’m in and the program is top in my state. I have a co op with USMS this summer and had one with a fusion center last fall. I graduate in may 2027 with my bachelor’s.

Can somebody provide a pros vs cons of going PSU vs Small Boat as a reservist? Looking to go BM.

Hello all, I leave very soon for DEPOT. So far I have 11 general orders, military time, phonetic alphabet, and trying to memorize chain of command.. I had Fagan memorized, now do I say ACTING Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lundsay? Or still referred to as Admiral? I’m non prior service, but civilian cop going reserves. How much of the chain of command can I discover via the internet, or Is it better to wait? I.e the president is trump, DHS sec is googlable, but as for the other positions I am not sure how often they change?

I can pass the physical fitness component for my age.

What else should I focus on with my remaining time?

Thanks In Advance

Hey I'll be commuting into HQ from the MD side and will need to drive my POV due to family needs. How hard is it to get from Anacostia metro's parking garage to HQ? I've heard you need to walk from there to a bus line that will take you to the front gate. Are there better or closer options? There isn't much info on parking other than "you won't be able to use the DHS garage" without winning a lottery system.

It’s good to be a sentinel now. I was wondering if we NEED to keep the Trench coat issued at basic (fresh graduate). We wear it in rain to protect our dress uniform.

I’m packing for a pcs and it takes a lot of space.

Curious if other stations have this rule. It’s not outright banned but highly discouraged. “Too injurious”. At the same time no one says anything about lifting weights. Why do we have a hoop lol.

Any clinic personnel able to answer a question for me? Is it possible to call and request a specialist referral without being seen by the clinic? The average wait time at the clinic is over a month for appointments and I feel like I have a pressing concern that shouldn't wait that long.

Hey guys, this a two part question,

1- Can I pick my first duty station if I go active duty, preferably south east coast of Florida?

2- If I go reserve, can I transfer duty stations? If so, is it a difficult process?

I live in NY and looking to permanently relocate to Florida

Any advice would be appreciated

Thank you

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It was really cool to hear about this in BM1 Bernie Weber's own words. I dig his accent and man, Andy had a rough night last night. I don't recall that part being in the movie. Thought you all would enjoy. 🍻

Has it worked out for anyone? What are some benefits to/against doing so?

Rates that are underway as well probably can answer this. I wanted to know more about underway time on the large cutters like the healy and polar star. As well as NSCs , how long are you underway? I have alot of navy buddies who went underway on their destroyers for pretty much the majority of the year. Like longest possible time underway, how long would that be? I’ve watched a lot of cutter videos on YouTube but really am keen to know about how long I could expect to be out on the sea and away from family.

I’m in the Air Force currently. Always wanted to join the CG. For a while the Air Force was very sought after, and therefore they were more selective. Personally, I always thought CG was the hardest branch to join. They are small AND have a very important role. Are CG recruiters still very picky about who they talk to/who they send to MEPs? If so, why? Are jobs in the CG harder to learn than in other branches? What makes the CG more challenging & unique?

I submitted a report and emailed CGIS and still haven’t heard anything back. How long does it take for them to review?