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Find below the link to the US Coast Guard web site. You can contact them there for assistance.
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Not likely. You would still be responsible for house payments. However, you would be paid some amount by the National Guard, probably more for active duty. No. While on active duty you receive regular duty pay and benefits, not from the National Guard (or Reserves), but from the Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force) (Marines & Coast Guard fall under Navy). Also time served on active duty counts toward retirement.
The Navy and Coast Guard do, but the Army doesn't.
The official mascot of the U.S. Coast Guard is a black Labrador Retriever named "Sinbad." Sinbad served as a morale booster and symbol of the Coast Guard from 1942 until his retirement in 1959. He was known for his friendly demeanor and became a beloved figure within the Coast Guard community, often participating in events and ceremonies. Today, the mascot represents the spirit and dedication of Coast Guard personnel.
Yes, for every 3 hours completed you will receive 1 retirement point
No, signing up for the Coast Guard, both Active duty and reserves is just like anyother military service, and "they" pay you. If you're interested in a non commital Coast Guard type job, there's always the Coast Guard Auxilary. Try going to their site at cgaux (dot) org.
Not much. You would have to have 50 pt.s a year to qualify for a "good" year in the guard. Anything lower is a bad yr. and will not count towards retirement.
According to the biography of the Commandant of the Coast Guard (http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/), there are 42,000 on active duty, 7,000 civilians, 8,000 reservists and 34,000 volunteer auxiliarists.
Someone who has retired from an active duty position with the army national guard can transition to a role with the air force. The soldier would have to meet the requirements for reenlisting.
The Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program allows National Guard and Reserve members to serve on active duty in a full-time capacity, usually in support of their respective service branch. Reserve retirement is a benefit earned after 20 qualifying years of service in the reserve component. Members become eligible to receive retirement pay upon reaching age 60, or can opt for early retirement benefits after completing 20 years of service.
They guard the coast.