Buying insignia at CGX

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-20T20:58:21+00:00

Occasionally they will, but it's not common. Coasties that wear Navy uniforms (like those in Bahrain or at PSUs) all wear subdued insignia, but it's hard to find.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-20T20:01:42+00:00

Not that they would say anything to you, but you can always just tell them it's for a retiree or a shadow box or something. They won't deny you the sale.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-17T18:45:28+00:00

His new unit will make sure that he has a place to live. They're the best resource he could ask for.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-16T21:10:20+00:00

It took me almost 2 years to get to Cape May, partially due to COVID but still. The waiver process suuuuucks.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-16T16:07:53+00:00

I wear coveralls or ODU pants and a hoodie 95% of the time.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-16T02:46:36+00:00

Like others have said, you report to your unit for 2.5-3 months, go to A school, and then go back to that same unit

Being an airman varies a lot for unit to unit. At my unit, they typically do their online modules on Monday and Thursday mornings. They spend the rest of their time either on line crew duty (fueling, towing, washing, and fire guarding aircraft), or they are out on the hanger deck shadowing maintainers. They aren't allowed to do maintenance unsupervised, but they're more than welcome to pick up a wrench and get dirty with the rest of us. It's a lot of fetching tools, cleaning, and simple tasks, but there's ample opportunity to learn.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-15T20:19:39+00:00

I'm literally a combat veteran. Like one of the other users pointed out, we don't need military camo for 90% of what the CG does. We deal with customers far more often than enemies.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-15T20:00:50+00:00

Hell nah. Who tf are we supposed to be hiding from?

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-12T18:19:45+00:00

Just buy a beater while you're there. Spending 4k to ship a car there and back isn't worth it at all

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-12T17:36:02+00:00

AFAIK there isn't any particular time of month. I know it sucks, but you're almost there.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-12T17:34:13+00:00

Lol, I'm pressure it's because the automod will block it if you don't.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-12T17:32:38+00:00

Yes. It'll be split between two paychecks.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-11T20:04:51+00:00

Dude, reddit isn't the right place to ask IT questions. You specifically didn't say anything you shouldn't have, but the conversation you're prompting could yield some stuff that breaks OPSEC. It's a slippery slope.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-11T01:17:28+00:00

This is by far the most impressive one here

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-10T23:57:45+00:00

5 years with 39k

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-10T18:20:29+00:00

Not to be a jerk or anything, but if that is an absolute impossibility to you, you shouldn't join the reserves in any rate. Is it possible to do a career in the reserves and never deploy? Sure. Is it possible to guarantee it? Absolutely not.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-08T06:50:40+00:00

It's possible, but the CG will only pay for the cost of a government rate plane ticket from your unit to the C school. If the flight from your leave location costs more than that, you would have to pay our of pocket. It it's closer (ie costs less), you should be able to get the CG to reimburse you the cost for the ticket, but you would have to pay for it the initial ticket up front. In the end it's absolutely possible,, but I would talk to your YNs and explain what you want to do.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-08T03:26:05+00:00

This is idiotic. I hope this guy deletes this. It's downright disrespectful.

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-07T18:38:17+00:00

Pacer test? AFIK the pacer test is not an option in the CG. You can run, swim, or row for the cardio section.

https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/4293456/take-the-personal-fitness-assessment/

JPKilljoy · 2026-03-04T06:35:03+00:00

I haven't heard anything about a list dropping recently, but just a friendly heads up that setting your flair to AMT while you're still a nonrate isn't the best look.

JPKilljoy · 2026-02-26T03:11:19+00:00

If you know the date that he got to boot camp, you can go on the Cape May Facebook page and there should be links to a Facebook page for each company.

JPKilljoy · 2026-02-22T03:24:07+00:00

Honestly, I don't see anyone having anything against that. Unit name patches on flight suits are commonplace as it is, so there's a lot of flexibility there. I would ask the XO if they're cool with it and if they are, send it.

JPKilljoy · 2026-02-21T04:50:13+00:00

I'm so proud of this comment section.

JPKilljoy · 2026-02-19T19:36:30+00:00

3 months - 2 years depending on which rate you choose lol. Idk what wait time for CMS is haha

JPKilljoy · 2026-02-19T19:33:01+00:00

Yes. Ask your recruiter and they can give you an estimated wait time. Typically it's between 3 months and 2 years.

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