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Hello, I am looking to enlist into the coast guard but I have some worries about my chances of getting accepted. I am 21 now but when I was 19 I received a minor in possession ticket for alcohol. I have completed all of my requirements with the court system. Will this effect my chances of getting accepted?
Hello Dennis,
O.k. we all make mistakes at some point in our life, and the object is to own up to it. You did and you completed all of your requirements for it. The military understands that. As for joining my advice for you is to contact a Coast Guard recruiter right away. As long as you are honest you shouldn't have a problem, make sure that you tell the recruiter everything in regards to it though. As long as you don't have anything else on your record you should not have a problem joining. If you have any other questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Eric
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Answers by Expert:
Eric Ernst
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.
Experience
I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)
Education/Credentials
High School Diploma
Awards and Honors
Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.
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