Outstanding! Back in '86 I was a jarhead assigned as ship's company to the USS Saipan. As we we're leaving Norfolk for a 6 month NATO-MED float, we we're escorted out by a Coast Guard Cutter. I was just a hillbilly from Kentucky and had to ask what type of ship that was (remember, no internet in my day). When told what it was, I said "What's the Coast Guard" which got a laugh out of my peers. Of course they also had to explain what the red-light district was in Amsterdam when we visited there. Ah, simpler times. Best wishes for your career and takes lot's of photos. You future self will appreciate it.
Absolutely take pictures! I'm still fairly young, 26, but I was in the Army and I too am a hillbilly from West Virginia. I'm back in the civilian world now and alot of times I reflect on the pictures I took while in. I didn't know it then, but I appreciated the simplicity of it all. Being told what to do all the time and never having to think for myself
Congrats, man. You reignited my sailing passion when I first ran upon your very first video 1 week after you posted it. Now, I own a small marine business and did some cruising myself. Keep up the dedication!
Thanks for posting and sharing. Very cool that you are able to film some of your experiences while in training. Congratulations on the leadership award.
Well Done Wes...if You end up in coastal NC at Station Oregon Inlet You'll always have a place to chill here at my house. Good to see ya posting again. Better to lead than follow , take charge and stay safe !
Glad to see you are enjoying it and looking ahead. My career was cut short do to an accident but I too enjoyed the service in the USCG way back in the 70's. I went to boot in Alameda Ca. then Yorktown for MK school then ended up in Texas where I became a boarding officer and stood OOD watch before leaving. As a unit we had some very proud moments and I also had some personal proud moments that I can reflect back on and you will too.
Thks for update....keep up the great work and training, I don't know you me but man I feel like I do. You guys have made a great channel. Thks again. 💪
Wes, this is so cool that you are now a Coastie. I am envious. I tried joining in my early late thirties, but it just wasn't in the cards. I will enjoy seeing you back to shooting some more footage of your new life. Glad to see Kate too.
Good video, great balance between information and just daily life snapshots. I am considering joining the Coast Guard specifically to become a boatswain's mate. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks
A whole new respect for you. Used to watch your videos for several years while restoring an old wooden boat. I served with the USCGAUX as an instructor teaching the Sailing and Seamanship course at a local high school. Used to go out on patrols with the Coasties out of Indian River station. Was wondering what happened to you, now I know. Keep them coming!
Wes you're amazing! And you had to wear with all to film it what a professional entertainer is all about. I am so incredibly proud of you. You really doing it all right this time. Thinking your way through committing and doing all types of mature self-examination and forward progress. You even married the girl of your dreams. Fantastic. So happy for you three. Speaking of three, how many of those guys at the Coast guard could say they've already sunk the first three sailboats :-)? Man I'm just kidding with you I know that's lemon juice in the eye. But I can't tell you how seriously proud I am of you guys and what you've done and how hard you worked and that I am so charmed that you kept all of us in mind by filming it and now sharing it with us. Your silence has done nothing but kept us on the hook for a couple of years now. I think I'm finally going to buy a t-shirt :-)😂
only one was sunk! I still tell that story to my coworkers. Thanks you the kind words though we'll keep the cameras rolling and videos going, hope to see you in a wicked salty hoody or shirt one day!
So proud of you, Wes! (And yes, perhaps a bit biased because I spent 15 years as a Coast Guard volunteer...😊) You really are setting an awesome example for your shipmates. Semper Paratus!
Hey Wes! I'm at the marina where they're re-working the 45' medium response boats. Nice to see some Coasties around. Take care and keep up the good work.
I did 5 years enlisted in the USCG. Got out, went to college, and then did 15 years as an Army officer. Retired in 2023. All I can say is enjoy every day. It goes fast. I had a great time in the Army, but my 5 years in the USCG were pretty amazing. Thanks for serving!
X-Ray 21 November 1973. SNRM/RM3 on USCGC Courageous WMEC-622, June 1974 to June 1975; RM3/RM2 at LORAN Monitor Station Keflavik Iceland, July 1975 to August 1976; RM2 Group Sandy Hook NJ to discharge in September 1977. Best wishes to all.
Thanks for sharing what you've been up to Wes! You've achieved a lot in the last two years... Thanks for your service! Now see if you can get them to reexamine that whole Revenue Cutter Act thing, huh? (J/K, but no one likes being boarded. 🙂)
Great job Wes! Let me know if you ever end up at the Michoud base in New Orleans. I work there as a civilian contractor for another company but damn the coast guard has the best cafeteria onsite 😂
That's awesome. I am awaiting MEPS paperwork to go through rn and plan on basic in september or october. I am also thinking of BM or AMT...I really want to be in a heliocopter but also LEO work so don't know which one I should do.
The USCG is great, lots of interesting jobs, good variety as well. Great career wise for longer term. You also get school benefits as well for college classes I'd look into it for sure.
so im currently active duty Army and im looking to join the coast guard when my term is up whats the day to day life of a BM truley like is there a bunch of dumb tasks or is it truley a lot of fun and enjoyable with the job?
I am so stoked that you’re posting again. Congratulations on your amazing adventures in the US Coast Guard. And thank you for your service. as for posting videos, it’s wicked salty. Will watch whatever you post lol. 🤙🏼🫡🇺🇸🍻🍿
Great video! Thank you! One question, do you know or have any idea what a NEW reservist BM3 might hope to accomplish in his first 2 years working at a station? Perhaps you have met some weekenders at your sector...could a reservist also become a coxwain?
Lucky you got a shore unit out of boot. Our class mostly got cutters like the 210s .also you missed paiinting everything like a slave waiting to go to school
I’m thinking about joining the Coast Guard reserves as a BM. I was wondering if bm reservist actually go out and do their job or will I just be stuck doing paperwork and sweeping all day
If you go undecided you leave boot camp as a non rate where you take time at your first unit assigned deciding on what rate(job) you want to go. If you sign for particular rate(job/profession) you go straight to A-school after boot camp to do that job at your first unit. Only some rates offer boot to A-school at certain times based off coast guards needs.
Outstanding! Back in '86 I was a jarhead assigned as ship's company to the USS Saipan. As we we're leaving Norfolk for a 6 month NATO-MED float, we we're escorted out by a Coast Guard Cutter. I was just a hillbilly from Kentucky and had to ask what type of ship that was (remember, no internet in my day). When told what it was, I said "What's the Coast Guard" which got a laugh out of my peers. Of course they also had to explain what the red-light district was in Amsterdam when we visited there. Ah, simpler times. Best wishes for your career and takes lot's of photos. You future self will appreciate it.
Absolutely take pictures! I'm still fairly young, 26, but I was in the Army and I too am a hillbilly from West Virginia. I'm back in the civilian world now and alot of times I reflect on the pictures I took while in. I didn't know it then, but I appreciated the simplicity of it all. Being told what to do all the time and never having to think for myself
Congrats, man. You reignited my sailing passion when I first ran upon your very first video 1 week after you posted it. Now, I own a small marine business and did some cruising myself. Keep up the dedication!
Thank you for your service !
Thanks for posting and sharing. Very cool that you are able to film some of your experiences while in training. Congratulations on the leadership award.
YESSSSS WICKED SALTY !!!!!
You made them two years look easy. Stay safe out there.. 🤙
Well Done Wes...if You end up in coastal NC at Station Oregon Inlet You'll always have a place to chill here at my house. Good to see ya posting again. Better to lead than follow , take charge and stay safe !
Glad to see you are enjoying it and looking ahead. My career was cut short do to an accident but I too enjoyed the service in the USCG way back in the 70's. I went to boot in Alameda Ca. then Yorktown for MK school then ended up in Texas where I became a boarding officer and stood OOD watch before leaving. As a unit we had some very proud moments and I also had some personal proud moments that I can reflect back on and you will too.
Thks for update....keep up the great work and training, I don't know you me but man I feel like I do. You guys have made a great channel. Thks again. 💪
No problem thanks for watching and commenting we’ll keep ‘‘em coming
Wes, this is so cool that you are now a Coastie. I am envious. I tried joining in my early late thirties, but it just wasn't in the cards. I will enjoy seeing you back to shooting some more footage of your new life. Glad to see Kate too.
Thank you for your service.
Good video, great balance between information and just daily life snapshots. I am considering joining the Coast Guard specifically to become a boatswain's mate. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks
You the man, thanks for sharing. Looks like you're working hard.
A whole new respect for you. Used to watch your videos for several years while restoring an old wooden boat. I served with the USCGAUX as an instructor teaching the Sailing and Seamanship course at a local high school. Used to go out on patrols with the Coasties out of Indian River station. Was wondering what happened to you, now I know. Keep them coming!
Wes you're amazing! And you had to wear with all to film it what a professional entertainer is all about. I am so incredibly proud of you. You really doing it all right this time. Thinking your way through committing and doing all types of mature self-examination and forward progress. You even married the girl of your dreams. Fantastic. So happy for you three. Speaking of three, how many of those guys at the Coast guard could say they've already sunk the first three sailboats :-)? Man I'm just kidding with you I know that's lemon juice in the eye. But I can't tell you how seriously proud I am of you guys and what you've done and how hard you worked and that I am so charmed that you kept all of us in mind by filming it and now sharing it with us. Your silence has done nothing but kept us on the hook for a couple of years now. I think I'm finally going to buy a t-shirt :-)😂
Ditto!
only one was sunk! I still tell that story to my coworkers. Thanks you the kind words though we'll keep the cameras rolling and videos going, hope to see you in a wicked salty hoody or shirt one day!
Congrats! Keep up the good work. Awesome skills!
Awesome man! Thank you for your dedication!
Thank you!
So proud of you, Wes! (And yes, perhaps a bit biased because I spent 15 years as a Coast Guard volunteer...😊) You really are setting an awesome example for your shipmates. Semper Paratus!
Hey Wes! I'm at the marina where they're re-working the 45' medium response boats. Nice to see some Coasties around. Take care and keep up the good work.
Nice! Is that the location in Boston? There’s a crew from our station taking ours up to there next week, I gotta hold the fort down won’t be there
@@WickedSalty Portland, CT! Sorry we won't see you.
More Wicked than ever. Love the awesomeWes and confidence.
Great job Wes congratulations!! ! Thank you for your service!
Awesome share. Thank you. You've come a long way 🙂
Thank you!
me too, this year I turn two years in the coast guard and I love it!
I did 5 years enlisted in the USCG. Got out, went to college, and then did 15 years as an Army officer. Retired in 2023. All I can say is enjoy every day. It goes fast. I had a great time in the Army, but my 5 years in the USCG were pretty amazing. Thanks for serving!
Thank you for your service
Damn Wes, you been working out too. Very happy to see how things are working out for you three.
X-Ray 21 November 1973. SNRM/RM3 on USCGC Courageous WMEC-622, June 1974 to June 1975; RM3/RM2 at LORAN Monitor Station Keflavik Iceland, July 1975 to August 1976; RM2 Group Sandy Hook NJ to discharge in September 1977. Best wishes to all.
congratulations Wes! Great to see you keep progressing in life and on the sea. stay salty
Thanks for sharing what you've been up to Wes! You've achieved a lot in the last two years... Thanks for your service! Now see if you can get them to reexamine that whole Revenue Cutter Act thing, huh? (J/K, but no one likes being boarded. 🙂)
Congratulations on attaining all those qualifications. Keep learning and striving for more. Cheers 🍻
Congratulations Boats! Glad your back>
Thank-you for your service, wish I was younger, the cost guard looks very interesting,
Wow you was at my old station love the neck and the sound in the summer
Great job Wes! Let me know if you ever end up at the Michoud base in New Orleans. I work there as a civilian contractor for another company but damn the coast guard has the best cafeteria onsite 😂
Dang this video is high quality. I hope you post more Coastie content
2 years already?!?! Nice to see you back at it and congrats!
I finished my career as Engineering Chief 93-95 at Station Eatons Neck.⚓
Congrats! Proud of u
Always ready. Awesome
Great job Wes.
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Well done sir!
This was actually informative
From a rotorhead to a boatie, great video man! Hope to see you doing some helo ops one day!
Nice, Congrats!
Very informative thank you.
Good to see you!
Sierra 130-1989 Semper Paratus, my brother. Radioman. Commsta Kodiak, AND Airsra Brooklyn
Great video. CG videos, love it.
That's awesome. I am awaiting MEPS paperwork to go through rn and plan on basic in september or october. I am also thinking of BM or AMT...I really want to be in a heliocopter but also LEO work so don't know which one I should do.
Considering the Coast Guard active duty right now. My friend Coastie and really likes it. Other options are National Guard and going to school.
The USCG is great, lots of interesting jobs, good variety as well. Great career wise for longer term. You also get school benefits as well for college classes I'd look into it for sure.
@@WickedSalty Thanks, I need to pass the running.
so im currently active duty Army and im looking to join the coast guard when my term is up whats the day to day life of a BM truley like is there a bunch of dumb tasks or is it truley a lot of fun and enjoyable with the job?
Amazon man! Good stuff!!
Great to see you making videos again. Curious: believe you’ve got a college degree, no interest in becoming a CG officer?
Congrats on the award man!
Enjoy the ride young man. The Coast Guard is the way to go. BM1
I am so stoked that you’re posting again. Congratulations on your amazing adventures in the US Coast Guard. And thank you for your service. as for posting videos, it’s wicked salty. Will watch whatever you post lol. 🤙🏼🫡🇺🇸🍻🍿
Congratulations….what the goal…..working at the sea is the best
Great video! Thank you!
One question, do you know or have any idea what a NEW reservist BM3 might hope to accomplish in his first 2 years working at a station? Perhaps you have met some weekenders at your sector...could a reservist also become a coxwain?
Hi. Where s bm ," a " school located now? I was in 79 to 82. Was at rt. Yorktown awaiting em " a" school in Govenors Island NY, back in 1980.
That’s a great job
everyone wants to see more Kate
Very wicked, Very Salty.
The show goes on!
Is Lola still alive ?
Lucky you got a shore unit out of boot. Our class mostly got cutters like the 210s .also you missed paiinting everything like a slave waiting to go to school
Got very lucky with the station, when did you go through boot camp?
Is there a branch or team to help prevent human trafficking /arms dealing
Awesome Video
Awesome video
You graduated A-school po3? I thought you graduated po2?
I want to be in taclet or Msrt
I’m thinking about joining the Coast Guard reserves as a BM. I was wondering if bm reservist actually go out and do their job or will I just be stuck doing paperwork and sweeping all day
I regret not doing this in my life
Is this only if you go in undecided? What if you sign up for a particular profession from the start?
If you go undecided you leave boot camp as a non rate where you take time at your first unit assigned deciding on what rate(job) you want to go. If you sign for particular rate(job/profession) you go straight to A-school after boot camp to do that job at your first unit. Only some rates offer boot to A-school at certain times based off coast guards needs.
@WickedSalty Thanks. I thought so, but that was helpful
You’re either a boatswains mate or you work for one!
All of it
We’ll keep ‘em going!
is it normal to go back to your old station where you were a non rate after A school? just curios to how it works
No but it’s an option with BM’s it’s called RAP and return, if there’s a billet open at the unit you come from and have command endorsement
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Love it bro. Good times at A School
Good times man hope you’re doing well
You graduated college? Are you on the officer track?
I did but not currently on that track
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You need a new mic. Last two videos are too soft. The music is loud enough, your voice isn't.
0:23 im salty about those shitbirds marching 🤣🤣🤣
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Ooofff
Making us proud! 👍
Love all these little girls with the daddy complexes playing sailor......
Yet you are watching? Alex, I’ll take “ projection” for $500.00 please.