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Can you do a video talking about VA loans? Also is buying a home a good decision and investment in the coast guard ?

Great question! Here's the breakdown: In order to receive a specific bonus, you must meet all the associated requirements. For example, if you're aiming for the CS bonus, you would first need to consult with a recruiter to ensure you're eligible and complete the necessary paperwork. Once your contract is in place, you'll go through basic training, followed by "A" school. After successfully completing "A" school, you'll receive the bonus tied to that rate. However, it's important to note that once you receive the bonus, you’re required to serve a certain number of years at that rate. If you fulfill all the necessary requirements, you’re good to go! But if you don't meet a requirement and still receive the bonus, you'll be required to pay it back. As for the quick ship and sign-on bonuses, they’re straightforward: as long as you complete boot camp, you’re all set. Just remember, the bonuses linked to a specific rate are the ones you'll need to focus on to ensure you're meeting all the conditions.

Thank you for the response!

Joining with a permanent residency shouldn't be an issue. I have a close friend who recently became a U.S. citizen through the Coast Guard, and the process was largely the same as for anyone else. However, he ran into a bit of trouble because his recruiter didn’t take proactive steps to help him with the citizenship process. Ideally, if you have a good recruiter, they’ll ensure all the necessary paperwork is in order, so by the time you finish boot camp, you’ll also receive your citizenship. Unfortunately, for my shipmate, things didn’t go smoothly. He ended up having to reach out to the administration and get help from Coast Guard legal support and lawyers to get the process moving. Once things were underway, it took about four months, but now he’s officially a U.S. citizen. I’d recommend working closely with your recruiter to get the citizenship paperwork sorted out before boot camp, if possible. That way, you can avoid any delays and hopefully get everything squared away in time.

It depends on your specific situation. As long as you’re not in collections and are making consistent payments, it usually won’t be a major issue. I’d recommend speaking with a recruiter to review your circumstances and see if a waiver might be an option. If a waiver isn’t possible, it’s not the end of the world. You can take some time to pay down your debt enough to meet the requirements and get in. Once you’re in, you can use the quick ship bonus to pay off the remaining balance and be all set!

Nope:)

Also leaving in March, what day are u going. I’ll be there on the 18th

@@ewalt05march 4th, looking forward to a smooth bootcamp hopefully

@user-dx8hn7fg5nthanks that’s very helpful

3-6 months as of January

I would make sure he makes you run or do a pre-fitness test. Hope everything went well.

No, not necessarily. This depends on what vessel you are attached to. On a boat, you could have about 3-4 CS depending on the crew size, and it can be all different ranks. Usually, if you are new, you could have a schedule no one wants, such as making dinner. If you were responsible for making dinner, you would arrive around 12pm and work till 7pm, then take some downtime. If you had breakfast and lunch, perhaps 4am to 12pm, then you are free for the day. This is how it was on a 210 Medium Endurance Cutter, but hopefully, this gives you a better Idea. Hope this helps:)

I'm glad you reached out, but I'm sorry to hear that the Air Force didn't recruit you. The good news is that you still have a chance with the Coast Guard. From meeting people who have been in the Air Force prior service, I can tell they love the CG and wish they would have gone this route from the beginning. I'd like to start with your first question. The answer is "YES." If you are married, you will be released to the economy as soon as you get to your first unit; even when you go to A school, you could live in the economy with your family. You will not see a day in the barracks if you are married. The Coast Guard is a significant branch, and the leadership is excellent. You will have so much support. Depending on your rate and billet, you will sometimes go underway. The time frame depends on the size of the boat. I would focus on a rate you enjoy versus the time underway. Choosing the best rate for yourself will give you a prosperous career in the CG. If you are attached to a boat that goes underway, you sometimes leave for about 2 months or 3, depending on the mission. But there are sectors that you could be attached to and never go underway. Some smaller Cutters go out 3 days or a week at a time. Are there any other Rates that interest you other than SK?

@ all great stuff! thank you so much for the kind words and support bro! Just watched another one of your videos again today! Great stuff 👍🏻 I am really intrigued by MST as well, I’ve watched some stuff that BM’s do and it looked fun. Between those 2 and SK those all seemed like ones I’d be interested in for sure. I’m just worried because the video you made of possible A school wait times, i’m nervous I’d be waiting a while. That’s really awesome news that I can live with my family during A school though. If I got into the Air Force, we planned on them not doing that and just coming to visit on weekends occasionally because I would’ve been going for cyber security and that AIT school was a long time. Isn’t there now a Cyber MOS for coast guard now as well? I’d be interested in that too!

No problem:) it current and up-to-date

It is not necessarily credit, but most importantly, they want to assess your finances to prevent bribes. So, having tons of debt can look bad, especially if it's in collections. They could waive it, depending on the situation. I hope this helped.

What!!! Good luck! Let me know how it goes…. Thanks a lot for watching, glad the video was able to help in some way:)

Lol, tell me about it…. I hated cutting my hair. Now I have to wear this face for some time 😥

@ you look great!

Many people really sleep on the SCRA benefits, it can save you so much money.

If you are married, you will receive BAH as soon as you get to boot camp. If you are not married, it could take some time, depending on where you are stationed and whether they have barracks. But usually, you'll get a better idea what your living situation will be like once you receive your orders and talk to the housing officer:)

@ thank you!!

i wanna join CG don’t don’t really want to be on boat

I would recommend MST, IT, YN, OS, and all aviation rates for the highest chance of a land unit. There are some rates that you don't have to always be underway, but at some point, you need sea time under your belt to rank up. You'll be surprised how many people join and have never been on a Cutter. Don't let the Underway life scare you; it's actually really fun, and you get to build strong relationships with your shipmates.

Congrats on completing Boot Camp! Glad I was able to help in one way or another. Good luck with your new career, Semper P

If you want a rate that will give you the best work/life balance, YN, OS, IS, IT, SK, MST, or any aviation rates are good options. BM is also a good gig, but you will have to get your hands dirty here and there, which isn't too bad. BMs go underway often and sometimes have to deal with non-rates, which can be rewarding if you are a great leader. If you are a hands-on person and want to get a little greasy, MK, DC are great rates, but they do work long days, which can be overwhelming at times. If you want to explore a little and aren't sure which rate to choose, the Non-Rate route isn't bad; you will shadow many rates to see which you like. Of course, since you are 26 and have a degree, try to talk to a good recruiter to get a better judgment and see if there is a critical rating that works for you to save time. I think you are in a good position, and whichever route you take would work out for you. lastly, any underway billet will give you an opportunity to travel the world, so if that is what you seek, consider the Polar Star. Wish you the best!

SK/YN at land units will provide you with something like a 8am-4pm M-F.

I was taking a look at the MK rate, there’s a 30k bonus. I know there’s a bonus because most people don’t want to fill the slot. But from what I’ve read and researched, MK can be involved in the LE side of the coast guard, which is very attractive towards me. Though I have no mechanical experience at all but I’d like to learn. Also piggybacking on what you guys mentioned in the video, I can skip the non-rate path and get started on my rate and advancement. It doesn’t sound appealing to be a non-rate for a certain amount of months when I can maximize any financial opportunities as well as quick start my career by choosing a critical rate. Any thoughts or input?

That is a very good question. I have met a few shipmates who were in prior service, such as the Air Force, Navy, and Marines. We talked about their past experiences with other branches; they tend to like the Coast Guard. They always say things like, " I should have chosen this branch from the start or "I appreciate that I am not just a number here". But I don't know too much about the transition and if it's difficult at all. It'll be a smooth adjustment for you. I'm glad you are choosing to switch. Good Luck with everything, and let me know if you run into any issues.

Yes!!!! It's a great opportunity 🎉

Sadly, you will not stay on active duty. You will still have to wait to put your name on the list, then go once you make the top of that A school list unless you have a Boot to A contract when signing up. But get with your recruiter and see what options you have. Things are constantly changing.

@ thanks so much , very helpful.

Thanks for your kindness, and happy to know you enjoyed it! :)