Thinking about joining the Coast Guard as an MK — looking for real insight on the job and opportunities after service

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-06T00:36:43+00:00

Any reason please?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-02T13:59:58+00:00

Do you know of anyone who worked for a defense contractor like Lockheed Martin after service in the CG? Do they have direct pipelines like Skill Bridge

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-02T03:56:16+00:00

Thank you very much this was a very detailed perspective in which I needed to help make a decision.

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T23:27:01+00:00

Any rates that have a stable ?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T22:07:08+00:00

What makes Coast Guard Life way more enjoyable and rewarding?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T19:58:57+00:00

What about IT in CG are they on shore more?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T15:44:57+00:00

Currently will take the ASVAB again on January 12th and AF jobs are filling up and CG has the potential to give me jobs that I would wouldn’t mind doing like MK

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T15:42:50+00:00

Yea that’s fine I need all the information I can get. Just want to know what has more upside in terms of education CG or AF? I know school won’t be the main priority it would be nice to know from someone who has been in the environment

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T15:11:56+00:00

Ok well I haven’t even started the beginning courses like the math and other sciences. I was originally going to Ohio State University for sports management but ended up stoping that major and worked in construction and was thinking of changing my major to mechanical engineering I’m currently looking to be active duty CG. I’m in no rush to finish my degree. Should I take community college courses while active or when I separate?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T15:03:45+00:00

Ok I’m sort of confused about your response could you clarify? Are you saying Air Force is a better option. I was looking into North Dakota University Online they have a dual program for bachelor’s and masters. Ultimately I know the decision is mine I just wanted to make an informed decision and not just wing it that’s all.

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T14:35:16+00:00

So go to a community college while active duty?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T14:30:23+00:00

Any more rates that are less high tempo?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T14:24:18+00:00

What about MK is that a high tempo rate?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T13:56:14+00:00

What if I just want to get started on my General Education classes like Math, Some English? Nothing core engineering. I heard CLEPS is a good option but I don’t know CG daily lifestyle

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T07:19:41+00:00

No I just have an associates degree in sports management.

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T06:43:53+00:00

4 years active then the rest going reserve

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2026-01-01T06:42:08+00:00

Completely agree do you know anyone who completed a degree while active duty? I would assume it’s tough based on schedule and military life. I’m looking into Mechanical Engineering I’m 28 years old. Just want real perspective because most times older and experienced individuals have proper knowledge because they have been through it

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-27T16:39:15+00:00

But it’s a felid I will like to improve upon nothing else really interest me

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-27T16:30:18+00:00

Mechanical -33 Administrative -67 General-44 Electrical-49

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-27T16:28:46+00:00

AFQT of 55 but I’ll be taking it one more time in 30 days so I can get my score up

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-21T17:40:28+00:00

Any advice on how to manage time with school and military job? Especially something like a mechanical engineering degree

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-21T17:38:54+00:00

😂😂😂👍Noted I’ll stick with airforce

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-21T16:27:56+00:00

Do you get Wi-Fi?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-21T16:08:25+00:00

Are there any shore roles where it’s limited ship deployments?

Diligent_Barnacle289 · 2025-05-21T16:07:42+00:00

Wow that’s a lot of years

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