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[orangebottle]

I went to high school in the 80's; even back then my guidance counselors pushed college, college, college. Honestly, I was never very interested in 'shop' classes, but any of my friends that tried were strongly discouraged from that path. Later in life -- as a homeowner, car owner, yard owner, motorcycle...

[orangebottle]

This is a tough call, as both departments offer up strong outward-facing reasons to work there.

Any chance you can speak to officers that work with both departments? In my experience, you get the best information from the people that are on the inside, and not the ones in charge of recruiting....

[orangebottle]

I just had a conversation this past week with a former Coastie who was telling my much the same thing...and that a large percentage of their vessels are commanded by Enlisted staff, some as low as E-6.

I know a number of former Coast Guard personnel that became cops; all have prospered...

[orangebottle]

Not quite on-topic, but this reminded me of a guy from my academy days.

First, he had previously been bounced from the academy and was on his second attempt (ours was a classroom-style academy -- you pays your money, you gets your ticket).

He once told me he was a former Marine...