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Hi, my question to you sir is, how many years do you have to or can serve in the United States Coasted Guard, for Active & Reserves?
Also is there any websites out there that can also tell me the answer too or provide futher information?
Edger,
There are various options, depending upon how much of a bonus you want or what career field you choose. A normal enlistment is four years of 4 years of active duty and 4 years in the inactive reserve. Three, four or six year active duty contracts may be offered in some cases.
Try the website http://www.gocoastguard.com/
Click on "Get the Answers" and when the next page appears down at the bottom click on FAQs (frequently asked questions).
Hopefully that will help you out.
Good luck,
Colonel H
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MARK A. HOWELL
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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.
Experience
Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.
Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc.,
Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member,
North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member
Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History.
Two books submitted for publication.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude)
Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude)
Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV
Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV
Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
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Legion of Merit
Defense MSM
MSM x 5
Joint Commendation Mdl
AF Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Mdl
Joint Achievement Mdl
AF Achievement Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Mdl
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