Is it possible to join the coast guard but still live at home.?
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It's possible but unlikely.\nAnd what kind of namby pamby landlubbing sandpeep would want to live at home?\n\ncorrection: BERTH at home.\n\nnote: I did ten years U.S.C.G
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Your engineering degree is in demand.  Your GPA will determine how competitive you are.  \n\nOCS is 12 weeks long, and your wife would not be able to join you in Pensacola.  your follow on training, must be at least six months long before she would be able to join you.  \n\nOnce you hit the Fleet, you will be gone a lot, or very little.  It truly depends on which platform you get, where it is the deployment cycle, and the need.  Sea duty will be at least 3 years assigned to a ship or sub, but underway periods can last anywhere from a couple of days to 9 months at a time.  Most JOs have back to back sea tours, so you are looking at a minimum of five years at sea.  \n\nMy husband has been an Officer since 1999.  His first year was spent, maybe 25/75 at sea/at home.  Second year 50/50, third year, 75/25.  and THAT was "shore duty" where he went TAD to ships to get Qual'd in his community( Information Warfare).  His next command was Sea duty, and he went on several underways and deployments lasting from a few days to six months.  he decommed that ship and immediately deployed again for six months, less than a year after his last one.  \n\nSubmarines go out a lot more often than surface ships do, although typically they are gone for less time at once.  \n\nIf your spouse has concerns, she can take them up with the officer recruiter, who might be able to give her an idea.  She should also look into joining an online support forum such as military.com to ask questions of curent spouses.
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I have access to them and alot more.  But I don't think it is in my best intrest to break my contract by giving it out over the internet.  Try joining the USCG if you want to fly a c130
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You know people who are actually already in the service are capable of crossing over to other branches, it happens all the time in the reserves. So I don't think you should have a problem doing so. The Marine recruiter will make it difficult no doubt but you should be able to...I'll be back. I'm gonna check something for ya...
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What do you want?? Why is it so important to him to have you join? My point is that if it is not what you want to do then don't do it. Basic training is not easy (ask my brothers)and school afterward (if you do that) is not easy. War is hard. You could be called on to defend your home. Talk to a friend in the service, or your parents. Try for someone who will be honest. Serving your country is great, if that is what you want to do, then go forth with honor.
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Id say its your choice my friend, Working in the USPS you see a lot of vets. They would be a good source to talk to. \n I would tell you if you were my son to Join the Navy, learn as much as you can, travel the world. The money thing seems like a lot, but look at it this way You will get training equivalent to collage courses, Room and board, Free travel around the world with accommodations, a tight nit family, retirement,  stories, and more. The navy has the fastest advancement of any branch. Stay physically and mentally strong. and Good luck on your choice, either way it will be a good one.
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the only moves the military pays for are  pcs  permanent change  of  station. and they will move you back to your hometown after   you finish your time. they dont pay when you decide to leave the service member. thats on you to foot the bill not them. the service member isnt moving so they dont care
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My other half is a mariner away from home for long periods.His times at home are like a honeymoon we spoil him and do all the things he wants to do.I assume your hubby is getting better pay for being away?Bite the bullet and get on with it .Surely it wont be forever or you would relocate.Make ever y  second count when you are together.If he is on land you can phone and e-mail.How about letters and cards we hide little notes and treats in my hubbies seabag .Of course you miss oneanother you will just have to work on your relationship that little bit harder.\nIn answer to your question .My hubby has been a seaman now for 48 years he has had one christmas home in the last 7 of those years and goes away tomorrow untill the middle of january Yes you can make it work,others have gone before and survived.Hope you get on O.K.think possitive and make your time together really count
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Yes you can.  I'm a soldier at Ft Hood in the same situation.\n\nYou can get housing as long as you don't default on your payment plan.  However, the waiting list is longer for a soldier trying to re-enter housing as he is not considered a high priority.
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my hubby is in the army - we move alot! so i got a job working from home its legit, theres a 401k plan pls other benefits for you and your family so no matter where you live as long as you have a phone and internet you can do this see this site, iboplus.com/40450014 or see mine at JAnderson52@ameriplan.net
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You'd have to go to the Norfolk base website and find the person in charge of houseing to e-mail. You can't live off base, unless married or a NCO or whatever they call it in the Navy.
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Why don't you get a job with a police department?  \n\nAs for your question and the Coast Guard, look into their police force or their investigator force. In the Army they are called Military Police and the investigators are called CID. I don't know what they are called in the Coast Guard.  The CID investigates the crimes that are happening on the military installation. \n\nIf I were you I would try to see if a State level agency is hiring like the SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) do your time and then try to get hired by the Federal Gov't.
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Yep, I just did it. Have him talk to his unit's readiness NCO and get the packet started. Talk to an active-duty recruiter. Be warned though, the National Guard doesn't have to let him go, though they probably will. Also, it takes a while; it took 2 months of almost daily phone calls for me to get my paperwork finished.
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You have asked an unanswerable question based upon the limited information you have given.\n\nFirst you need to be specific about "all the comforts of home". Does that incluse a dishwasher? How about a washer and dryer? Being able to take long hot showers? How big must your TV be? In fact, where is "home". Where do you plan to live onboard? In the north, south, east coast, west coast? How many people in the family? Do you like to camp or do you stay in hotels? You need to define what you consider an acceptable "lifestyle".\n\nNext you need to figure out what you plan to do once you move aboard. Do you plan to go world cruising and so need an offshore cable boat or do you paln to sail close to shore on nice days so you don't need the offshore capability.\n\nOK, next, you need to decide how much time and money you want to invest in maintenance and upgrades. You can buy an older boat with minimal equipment for a lot less than a new boat or you can buy a bigger older boat than a newer, smaller boat for your $100,000. Older boats always require a LOT more work and you will need to start replacing older equipment sooner on an old boat.\n\nSo think through those things first. I have lived aboard sailboats (38' and 39') several times and have years worth of experience. It is a great experience but you need to think through what is important to you and how you plan to use the boat and spend your time.\n\nCheers
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No, you will not be stationed together. The Marine Corps in federally obsevered and the NG is State observered. It is possible you can be stationed in the same town, but if your boyfriend gets orders to another base in another state, you will still be obligated to your post.
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Go to The United States Coast Guard Recruiting Command website for info:   \n\nwww.gocoastguard.com
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You must have a High School Diploma, a GED is accepted under some circumstances.\n\nWhat are the qualifications to join the Coast Guard?\n\nFollowing are the basic requirements for becoming a member of the Coast Guard:\n\n\nYou must be a US citizen or a Resident Alien. \nBe between the ages of 17-27 for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.) \nReservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs. \nHave a high school diploma.  GEDs are accepted in special circumstances. \nHave no more than two dependents. \nPass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. \nPass a military entrance medical exam. \nBe the type of person who wants to serve the public on or around the water.