13BRE
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| 17 Aug 2010 08:01 PM |
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Hey everyone!
I'm located here in beautiful rainy Oregon and just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm currently in the middle of my application process (awaiting my MEPS date) and I'm very excited about joining the Coast Guard. The rating I'm going for is the OS rating and I'm stoked. My recruiter is doing a great job and has been very helpful along the way (shout-out to all the other recruiters on the forums; You are awesome people!) Anyway, just thought I'd drop in and introduce myself!
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Civ2Coastie
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| 17 Aug 2010 08:22 PM |
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Nice!! Keep us updated! I'll be in shortly too. Hopefully by October! Good luck man. |
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captkyguy
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| 17 Aug 2010 10:11 PM |
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Welcome...enjoy the journey!
You can send your rain to Texas if you want!!! |
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| In His life changing name, God Bless!
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13BRE
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| 17 Aug 2010 11:21 PM |
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Sure thing capt, might take a few months to get down there though....  |
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13BRE
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| 17 Aug 2010 11:23 PM |
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Oh and Civ2, what rating are you going into? |
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Old Guard2
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| 18 Aug 2010 08:12 AM |
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Hi 13,
Welcome aboard. I lived in Roseburg, OR for a while. Good luck with your enlistment, sounds like things are just moving right along for you. Let us know if you have any questions.
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Civ2Coastie
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| 18 Aug 2010 02:40 PM |
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I was considering EM since it's gauranteed at the moment. But I'm second guessing that now that I've done some research. If I don't, I don't know what rate I'm going to do since they all have about the same wait time. |
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13BRE
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| 18 Aug 2010 04:46 PM |
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Thanks Macie! And Civ2, definitely make sure it's something you want to do for the long haul  It would be horrible I imagine getting stuck in a rating that you have no desire for. |
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Civ2Coastie
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| 18 Aug 2010 10:25 PM |
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As a matter of fact, ET was my first pick, EM was my second and BM was my third! Since BM and ET are similar waits I'm having a hard time choosing one |
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sardaddy
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| 21 Aug 2010 08:14 AM |
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If you are basing your job decision on wait time, you may be gravely disappointed with the job you choose. You may truly be happy in either job but BM and ET are polar opposites regards to what you do and how you do it. Its your decision but I woiuld suggest picking a job that meets your desires instead of meeting your wait time.
Good luck. |
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| 21 Aug 2010 09:52 AM |
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it is worth the two+ year wait to get the job you want. Lots of us are going through it, it will make you a better petty officer when the time comes. |
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Alf022
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| 10 Sep 2010 04:10 PM |
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I'm from Oregon as well, how do you like our recruiters over here? Do you have a ship-out date? |
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K-Dean
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| 02 Oct 2010 09:08 PM |
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you got that right 13bre. i am currently an FS2 trying to switch to OS... its looking good at the moment but well see. |
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13BRE
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| 05 Oct 2010 11:53 PM |
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Heya Alf, the recruiter I am going through is in Humboldt Bay, CA. My presonal recruiter is an awesome guy who is really on the ball about his job. And yes, I ship out on December 14th. Feel free to send me an PM; I'd be happy to answer any questions I can for you. |
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uberchris
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| 06 Oct 2010 11:24 PM |
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i am stationed in oregon. good luck to you |
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devins_love
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| 11 Oct 2010 03:56 PM |
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Welcome! Good luck! We are stationed in Oregon as well. |
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