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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 8/24/2009


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what are all of the requirements for me to join the USCG?

Answer
Cody,

There are several requirements, age, physical, legal, citizenship, education, etc.
Some of the are:
You must be between the ages of 17-27
You must have a high school diploma.
You must be a U.S. citizen or a Resident Alien.

Rather than list them all for you, I would prefer that you go directly to the source and check out the USCG website at:
http://www.gocoastguard.com/get-the-answers/frequently-asked-questions-about-the...

also there are some good sites on the Internet such as:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/cgjoin/Joining_the_Coast_Guard.htm

These are just 2 of many web sites out there that can tell you just about everything you'll want to know about the USCG.

Thanks for considering becoming a Coastie.
Colonel H

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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

Awards and Honors
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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