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What is that?? lol

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These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk crossed the most tumultuous sea…and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. — Annual Report of the U.S. Life- Saving Service, 1885

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• Charleston, SC
• San Diego, CA
• Alameda, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Kodiak, AK
• Honolulu, HI

• Antigua
• Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
• Curacao
• Bonaire
• Aruba
• Cozumel, Mexico
• Grand Cayman
• Jamaica
• Roatan, Honduras

• In port: Painting, scraping, needle gunning, rust removal, line maintenance, colors detail (usually while on duty), loading and unloading stores for the upcoming/previous patrol, damage control training, and standing engineering security watch (rounds of the engineering spaces).
• Underway: For the most part, you are standing watch, including helmsman and lookout.  Boat loweing details, flight quarters details, and damage control training happen grequently.  There is always work that needs to be done, and the Boatswain Mates will be sure to keep you gainfully employed underway.

• In port: Assisting the engineers (Machinery Technicians, Electricians Mates, and Damage Controlmen) with any maintenance related tasks in order to get the ship ready for the next patrol.  You will also stand engineering security watch, just like the Seaman.  Part of the job is to make sure that all oil is cleaned up in the engineering spaces.  They will assist the DC's in making sure that the dewatering equipment is in proper working order in case it is needed.
• Underway: Like the Seaman, watch standing is a big part of it.  You will break in on various watches that may include; security watch, generator watch, oiler watch, etc. You will assist the engineers with changing duel filters, zincs, and other consumable items.  You also, will be gainfully employed.

• Maritime Law Enforcement (Drug Interdiction)
• Migrant Interdiction (Intercepting migrants and returning them to their home countries)
• Search and rescue
• Security zone enforcement
• Anti-terrorism
• Port Security
• Humanitarian missions (delivering relief supplies to Haiti or the Republic of Georgia)
• If necessary, engage in military actions

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I know it's probably weird looking to you Chuck.  The propellors are underneath the stern (rear) of the ship.  Completely different from what you're used to.

I'm not an assignment officer or anything, but I would think you should have a good chance of getting one. 

Cooch,

Now it makes sense!

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These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk crossed the most tumultuous sea…and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. — Annual Report of the U.S. Life- Saving Service, 1885

Recruiting Website

Read here for answers to the most often asked questions about joining the Coast Guard!

This was amazingly awesome information! I've printed it off along with a picture of it for my SR! Just to help him get a little more excited about being in Hawaii..
Thanks COOCH!

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texasdad, I answered on the other thread. Let me know how you make out.

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The good Old Warship Gallatin!! She looks so much prettier on the port side of the pier when he was operational...May 23rd we get underway once again!!

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OS3 on board USCGC Gallatin

"Impossible is Nothing"

The Gallatin in my #3 choice out of BC

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That's cool Nick.  Any 378 will have similar experiences.  The main difference between the East and West coast is where you spend the majority of your port calls.  On the West coast, you will see a lot of Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska.  On the East Coast, it's primarily the Caribbean, since they hardly ever go North.

Really Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska- WOW my SR has an adventure of a life time awaiting him. Will they port any in CA or OR along the way?

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

One of my daughters was on a 378 out west for awhile. They never had a port call in Oregon but did stop in Seattle once. That was cool because her sister was stationed there on one of the icebreakers and they got to hang out. They also had a port call in San Diego. As they went south, they stopped in both Mazatlan and Acapulco, Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, somewhere in Panama, I think and then a stop in Costa Rica. I remember that one vividly because she called me one morning to tell me she'd gone zip-lining the night before and what a blast that was. I was alittle shocked because she'd never been very adventurous up until that point but she sure had a good time doing that. The 378's also go out on Western Pacific patrols, which could include stops in China and Japan. There are also Bering Sea patrols so there would be port calls in Alaska, like Kodiak and Dutch Harbor. I'm sure your son is going to have a great time where he's going....the Jarvis, right? Best of luck to him!

Laurie

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Yes Laurie the Jarvis! WOW, what an amazing adventure that waits him... I'm not sure he knew life could get so much better and he would have such opportunities. Super excited to hear where he may be going....

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

It's definitely possible, but I wouldn't be able to say for sure.

I just hope he feels the same when he's washing dishes! 

He'll likely be up to his elbows in toilets. However, Cooch, Chukles, and myself have scrubbed a toilet or two for our country. Think of it as a right of passage.

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

Hell, I still do!  The dirty work doesn't change as you advance, just the frequency in which you do it.

every time I read one of your smart A replies and look at your picture I can't help but laugh out loud.. I bet that pipe smokin monkey just doesn't do you justice Cooch! Love it!!

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

So back on topic... 378 Highendurance Cutters:

Will Coasties have phone & email service while at sea? Will he need his own computer for his ventures? Modern technology is AMAZING today so thankful I will have some communication with my son while at sea- just wasn't sure how much. What kind of "duties" do they perform out at sea? Why do they travel to certain destinations.. etc. or is this top secret info? Do they have a primary purpose?

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

Phone service, no. Email, yes they will have their military email account. I get updates from Colin telling me what he can, leaving out what he can't. His own computer won't work underway for internet purposes... but to watch a movie, play a game, listen to music, Colin loves having his laptop. He also has a Kindle so he can take as many books as he wants with him wherever he goes. :)

Duties will vary as a non-rate... he could be cooking, he could be cleaning, he will be "driving" the boat, he could be painting something... Colin had a 14 hour day with an FS cleaning out dry stores. Before he got underway he spent the better half of a morning up to his elbows in those toilets, cleaning and making sure there would be no plumbing issues when they shoved off.

They go where they are told to go and those reasons are as varied as the jobs he will do as a non-rate. He should be able to share some communication with you as to where & why and other times he might not be able. It is all such a crapshoot with those things. But you'll adapt and get used to the not knowing when he just can't say. It isn't easy, but it's manageable.

I did get an email from Colin around Christmas that said "Holy crap just found out we are plotting a course for.......... ummmm, nevermind, Love you." That was killer to me! But I understand he just couldn't say.

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HAHA Jan I know never in a million years did I think military for me- but I see how it could have done me a world of good...

Sounds like they have some exciting expeditions they get to travel.. I wonder if they pick up stray cubans with cigars?? My hubby would be a happy man if so! LOL

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According to the apostle John, the more we understand the shoreless ocean of God's love, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, for "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

LOL- yours and mine both!!  They did stop in GITMO on Cuba a few times while working in Haiti but alas - no cigars to be seen!