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Yeah, i have 3 that i need to edit and upload.

We need more videos - been a year since last upload 😢

OUTSTANDING SERVED 71-75 ENGINEMAN OS WHEC BOAT WILL NEVER TRADE THE TIME THE NORTH ATLANTIC WAS QUITE A PLACE USED TO HANG OUT WITH THE QMs when I WAS OFF WATCH

Nice video! Your interviews have helped me make decisions on choosing my rate before committing

Great interview I don’t Evan know how I ended up watching but I’m glad I did

As small as the Coast Guard is, a great number of officers are formally enlisted members that go to OCS. The technical experience is a great help.

I can relate...I went into the Coast Guard in 1980 - 1987 (bootcamp Alameda Ca)...As an EM the C.G. gave me both the experience and a stepping stone to life after the military. To include my B.A. We all did law enforcement back then and the Coast Guard sent me to Modesto Ca, Police Academy for my law enforcement training. From there my interest changed in-regards to my future career. I got out in 1987, and became a police officer, eventually moving on to a law enforcement career in with the U.S. Justice ⚖ Department. I retired in 2012, but to this day I credit the USCG for giving me the maturity and drive! Semper Paratus!

Started my USCG career in 1980 - 1987. (Bootcamp in Alameda Ca). Everybody did law enforcement back then...I was an EM and I was sent to Modesto Ca, Police Academy for all my law enforcement training. Alot has changed in the 44 yrs since I started my career, but the C.G. was my stepping stone to a great law enforcement career as a police officer and eventually to the U.S. Justice Dept ⚖ ...retired in 2012 - Semper Paratus.

Did you know my father? Lcdr Steven Allen Sutton.

Great interview Chief....you explained the CG from my perspective in every way. From family to education to opportunities. Jamie Minish, CWO Ret. USCG

What a cool story.

I was in Juneau 17-19. You work with Chief Sponanable?

This was really cool. I was in 1989-1997 and came out as a BM2. Thanks for posting. Semper Paratus.

I work in construction should I join. the navy seabees or coast guard?

Hi! I just discovered your channel. I am researching a story and was wondering if you might be willing to answer a few questions about USCG search and rescue? This particular video was fascinating and really helpful to me by the way. In any event if you’d be willing to just let me know. Thanks so much!

I was never stationed in Alaska and really didn't have any desire to go but I was stationed with several guys that had been stationed there either on buoy tenders or air stations and all said they would go back despite the challenges from the cold and heavy weather. I did consider putting in for the ice breaker Poler Star when it was commissioned after hearing how much the others liked Alaska but I had some hiccups of my own.

I recall recruits wearing red boxing gloves in the galley at Cape May. Why on earth do Company Commanders now wear State Police uniforms?

My dad was USCG '46 - 49! every August 4th we raised the flag! Edit: going in 1946, He had prior experience (my grandfathers pharmacy) working with Penicillin G. so my dad (despite knowing he was mustering out) he took his test He made Chief pharmacist mate by 1949. but left for pharmacy school. *interesting side note...he fully intended on signing up for the reserves but the desk was vacant and he had a train to catch. The Korean war broke out 8 months later and corpsman like him would have been the first called up! Semper Paratis!

You should talk with the Coast Guard auxiliary. And what they offer. For someone that don't want too join full time. That wants to survive to the Coast Guard.

Although I didn't stay in (I did my 4 & got out) became a Paramedic (10 years), then ER RN (20 years). Many life lessons learned in the CG, many of which I didn't even realize where they came from until later when I thought about it. Some came in handy dealing with an ER manager who was a former Army nurse, retired Major. (If you've ever seen a BMC correct an officer then you know how it went 😂)

Thank you for your service in the United States Coast Guard , I left the Coast Guard for the seafarers international Union, as a union sailor from Coast Guard pay it tripled, but now the Union's gone in the Coast Guard remains, and the truth is nothing stays the same , Semper Paratus ❤️🇺🇸❤️‼️

🔴🦅🇺🇸🦅 Semper Paratus Semper Fidelis Thank U 4 serving in the Coast Guard and protecting our shores ‼️ David Staudohar USMC USN SS USCG ret ‼️ American Patriot ♦️♦️♦️‼️

My name is Matthew Husler and I lived the Coast Guard lifestyle for 20 years, and I have been retired 7 years now.

Going from a Polar Roller to the Tam. Geez, talk about culture shock. Great video. Brought back some memories. When I was on the Diligence (Key West FL), we tied up near the Ute and Lipan. That was in 81/82. So yes, the SES division was there at the time, them and their Fat Alberts. Never was one to want to work out of rate but got an offer to be at MSO Chicago as the RSM once, but found out I'd be doing MIO stuff so I passed. Best choice I ever made in my 20 years.

As a former Boatswains Mate during my 20 year career I loved it. Over half of my assignments were ATON. Keep up the good work Chief!

Great Coast Guard career. I envy his start in the Polar Star, and as a QM3 qualifying as a OOD on a 110 patrol boat. My own career as a QM included RCC Juneau where I separated out after 7 1/2 years of service (QM1). He must have known Paul Webb who I served with on the Woodrush, and who ended up as a SAR specialist after he retired as a QMC. When I separated in 1986, I was unhappy being a QM, and regretted not going BM, but the rate had not ended yet. Still I'm aware that some QM's did go to the new Operational Specialisit (OS) rate that kind of merged with Raidoman (RM), and it seems that Mr Wilwert would have been better suited to that rate given his two RCC tours. That would have been a great question to ask him. Mr Wilwert was right about RCC Juneau's scope, since my time there, and apparently his, preceded the establishment of the two subordinate sector commands. So at the time, it was the only district level RCC that would run small SAR cases such as a 20 foot boat overdue as well as the bigger cases out at sea that might involve a 400+ foot tanker. I did love that job, and figured it was all downhill from there. Again, a great career, with some lucky breaks that if I had had, I might have stayed in too.

Great interview into your life LCDR Riutta!

I got a kick when they mentioned that they were in Auke Bay. I was stationed at D17 from 1982-84 when I separated out. My Alaska service included the buoy tender out of Sitka, and before then, a buoy tender out of Los Angeles. My biggest mistake was going the quartermaster rate. If I had gone boatswain, I would probably have done 20-30 years. Don't get me wrong, I've had a rewarding civilian career, but I often think of what-if's if I had gone boatswain.

Thank you for your personal insights Chief Poklemba. As a retired USCG CWO Bosun I can say that the Boatswain Mate rate was terrific. The CG provided plenty of opportunities for growth and responsibility during my 20 years. As a BM1 I served as Officer in Charge of two small CG stations and served as CO of a 35 person search and rescue station as a CWO. One of the differences in the different military branches, I've always professed, is that the Coasties are always putting into day to day use the training that they have learned. The other military branches are always traning for something that they hope never happens (war & global conflict). Any career be it civilian or military has its good points and bad points. Semper Paratus!