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Coast To CoastiesWorking As A Marine Inspector In The United States Coast Guard - With MST1 Gavin KlineIn this episode of the Coast To Coasties Podcast, I sit down with MST1 Gavin Kline and discuss the highly requested episode of what the job of being a Marine Inspector involves. Marine Inspections is a highly sought after career to get into for the Coast Guard because of the plentiful career opportunities after the Coast Guard and for the amazing work-life balance the job provides while in the Coast Guard. We list the pathways to become a marine inspector and what we do in the day to day life of an inspector. While there are a lot of...2024-12-0157 minCoast To CoastiesMy Personal Coast Guard Journey - With Host, Ensign Hunter GiacomuzziBy special request, in this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I do a deep dive on my Coast Guard Career so far and share my personal journey through the United States Coast Guard. I discuss my influences growing up that led to me joining the Coast Guard and milestone influences that have shaped my career to this point. Many listeners have requested I do a comprehensive episode of myself so you all can learn more about me as the host of the show delivering the content to everyone. I was honored to receive so many of these...2024-08-111h 11Coast To CoastiesTalking With A Coast Guard Training Center Cape May Company Commander - With Chief Vincent BucanegIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with my guest, Chief Petty Officer Vicent Bucaneg, to talk about his Coast Guard career and why he loves working as a company commander for recruit bootcamp at Training Center Cape May! He has such a passion for what he considers to be the most fulfilling job in the Coast Guard, as it gives you the ability to make an impact from day 1 of a new Coastie's career and equip them with the tools needed to flourish and be successful once they leave...2024-06-1558 minCoast To CoastiesWhat Is The Olmsted Scholarship Program?In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast I go in depth on the Olmsted Scholarship Program which is a graduate school program enhanced with language learning opportunities that Coast Guard Officer's can apply to take part in. Founded in 1959 this super selective program involves one year of intense language learning followed by two years at graduate school university in the selected country the committee deems most needed for the scholar. The selected scholar is able to pick a university within that city based on the graduate degree they want to pursue. This immersive program is a very...2024-04-2821 minCoast To CoastiesHow To Use The VA Loan In The United States Coast Guard - With USCG Retired Aaron SandersIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I sit down with retired Coast Guard Pilot, Aaron Sanders, to have a discussion about the VA Loan. The VA Loan is an attractive 0$ down payment loan that enables Coast Guard and other military members active, reserve, and veteran to compete for housing they otherwise would be unable to afford in competitive real estate markets Coasties often get transferred to. Aaron and I discuss how the VA Loan works to obtain and what types of properties qualify for utilizing this attractive home loan. For anyone interested in renting some housing...2024-02-2453 minCoast To CoastiesWorking As A Diver In The United States Coast Guard - With Diver First Class (DV1) Andy MurilloIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, we dive into 2024 with an exciting episode featuring one of the smallest rates in the Coast Guard, highlighting the Diver (DV) Rate with only about 70 active duty divers in the entire U.S Coast Guard. I sit down with (DV1) Diver first class Andy Murillo who walks us through his day to day life as a diver as well as a detailed discussion on the process it takes to become a diver in the Coast Guard regarding career timeline and physical requirements. We also cover the extensive travelling to all...2024-01-131h 09Coast To CoastiesPursuing A College Education While Serving In The Coast GuardIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I discuss the programs available to active duty and reservist members that we can utilize in pursuing a bachelors or masters degree while serving in the U.S Coast Guard. I cover various opportunities available for both enlisted and officers including the "Post 9/11 GI Bill", and the "Tuition Assistance Program", as well as the "Coast Guard Graduate School" program for officers. Education is a huge benefit to being apart of the service and I feel it's important that we all utilize these avenues when the timing is right for us...2023-11-2538 minCoast To CoastiesHow to help support your Coastie (Being the parent of a Coastie) - With Jeannie GiacomuzziIn this episode of the Coast to Coasties Podcast, I sit down with my guest who is my mother, Jeannie Giacomuzzi and ask her for advice and tips she can give to other parents who are currently or soon to be embarking on the journey of having their child serve in the United States Coast Guard. We discuss great ways to support your children in the Coast Guard whether that be facetiming, care packages, or special vacations to help make your loved one's new career transition go as smoothly as possible with the support of their loved ones helping...2023-10-2636 minCoast To CoastiesWhere can I get stationed in the Coast Guard?In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I go in depth on a comprehensive discussion of places and regions you could potentially get stationed in the United States Coast Guard. Often times one of the first questions that's going to come up on deciding whether you want to the join the Coast Guard or pick a particular rate is "Where could I potentially get stationed in the Coast Guard?" This is a common thing to ask as you will be spending years of your life somewhere the service assigns you too. For a service such as the...2023-09-0347 minCoast To CoastiesCoast Guard Camaraderie And Community Outreach - With Chief Michael GouldIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I'm sitting down with my good friend Reservist Chief Boatswain Mate, Michael Gould, on our travel back from a high school community outreach event where we talk about the unique camaraderie gained in the military service as well as the importance of community awareness and outreach about what the Coast Guard is, and what we do as an organization. Chief Gould has had a career spanning from the Navy, Army National Guard, Several Fortune 500 Companies, and finally ended up in the Coast Guard where he and I share a passion...2023-08-0546 minCoast To CoastiesDetailed Overview Of The U.S Coast Guard Direct Commission Officer ProgramNew Episode! Thank you all for your patience and reaching out for when season 2 would officially launch and it is now! In the long anticipated return of the Coast to Coasties Podcast, I talk about my experience of becoming a Direct Commission Officer from application process to reporting at my unit and attending the Direct Commission Officer school at the Coast Guard Academy and we get into deep detail on what exactly the DCO program is. As being a very unknown program to a lot of Coasties and civilians, it is a great topic to cover as it is...2023-07-2042 minCoast To CoastiesWorking As A Reservist In The United States Coast Guard - With Senior Chief Thompson In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I sit down with Senior Chief Thompson who is a Coast Guard Reservist on Active Duty Orders with the Portland Maine recruiting office. We discuss everything going into being a reservist in the Coast Guard including all the benefits and opportunities reservists can take advantage of and how they can balance their Coast Guard time with their civilian career time no matter what field your civilian career is in. The process of going through your career as a reservist is very different from active duty and that is why it...2023-04-2939 minCoast To CoastiesResponsibilities Of A Pollution And Response Marine Science Technician - With MST1 Justin Basham In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, we continue to build upon our previous episode highlighting the Marine Science Technician Rate, and take a further in depth look at the pollution and response side of the job. Our guest today, MST1 Justin Basham, has been a Marine Science Technician in the Coast Guard for 12 years with a majority of his career and interests focused on the pollution response side of the rate. We discuss the various positions and job opportunities you could potentially find yourself in while working in a pollution shop, as well as the roles...2023-04-1528 minCoast To CoastiesWhat Makes Marine Science Technicians Awesome - With Senior Chief Kristin Gray and MST1 Lewis RegisterTo Scrub...Or Not To Scrub...In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast I sit down with MST-A School, school house chief Senior Chief Kristin Gray and School Instructor MST1 Lewis Register as we cover a high demand topic the listeners have been asking for. The work life of a Marine Science Technician in the Coast Guard. This rate is one of the most encompassing rates with a dual purpose of prevention and response. We discuss the varies jobs you will work in as an MST if you are interested in the rate as well as career...2023-04-0149 minCoast To CoastiesThe Networking Through The Coast Guard Mentorship Program - With Carl Boehmer And Tyler MleczkoIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties Podcast", I sit down with Carl Boehmer and Tyler Mleczko who both run the Coast Guard Mentorship Program. This program was created as a way for current Coasties serving in Active, Reservist, Auxiliary, and Civilian capacities to have the ability to network and connect with one another from any time and any place in a mentor mentee relationship with the goal of furthering both personal and career development. Carl and Tyler walk me through the history of why the program was founded and the important role it has today as it...2023-03-1835 minCoast To CoastiesOpsahl On The Foc'sle - Working At Coast Guard Surf Station With Seaman Sterling OpsahlIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I sit down with Seaman Sterling Opsahl for the my first episode recorded at A-School. We discuss his time as a non-rate at station Umpquaw in Oregon working at a surf station and highlighting the Surfman community in the United States Coast Guard. The surf community is specialized in heavy weather surf training to rescue people in heavy wave conditions and Sterling does an excellent job describing day to day life and rescue procedure at these unique units We also discuss his ownership and hobby of being a snake keeper...2023-03-0440 minCoast To CoastiesAnswering The Questions Of A Prospective Coastie - With Coast Guard Auxiliarist Eric Slutsky In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I sit down with future Coastie and super fan of the podcast Eric Slutsky, who is currently working as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist in high school and has interest in becoming a Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME Rate). I ask him what interested him in joining the Coast Guard and why he's so passionate about making this a long term career for himself. We then discuss questions that himself and many other prospective Coasties have been waiting to ask on the show. Tune in to this first ever sit down with...2023-02-1851 minCoast To CoastiesWhat Its Like Attending A Maritime Academy - With 3rd Mate Elan Silver In this second part of our interview with special guest commercial mariner Elan Silver, we discuss in depth our 4 year experience attending Maine Maritime Academy to earn our 3rd Mates Unlimited Gross Tonnage Licenses. We walk you through our journey year by year and all of the challenges we faced along the way from high school kids to professional mariners in a very competitive maritime industry. Our time at Maine Maritime Academy was full of glorious adventures and rigorous academics along with a regimented lifestyle and we're here today to retell our story to the listeners. Many people have...2023-02-041h 03Coast To CoastiesThe Importance Of The United States Merchant Mariners - With 3rd Mate Elan Silver In this special episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I sit down with Elan Silver, a civilian mariner who sails as a third mate for one of the commercial merchant vessels responsible for delivering goods to our country. 90% of all commercial goods trading is done through the waters of the world and Mr. Silver is here to tell us how important the U.S Merchant Marine is to our country as well as work schedules, travel/social life and pay as a Merchant Mariner. We talk back and fourth on how commercial mariners and the United States Coast...2023-01-211h 02Coast To CoastiesLife On A Buoy Tender In The United States Coast Guard - With BOSN Matthew Fonville In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, we sit down again with BOSN Fonville to discuss in depth the world of ATON in the United States Coast Guard. Black Hulls of all sizes are responsible for servicing and maintaining our buoys and aids to navigation throughout the U.S coastal waterways and rivers. Many people have called the world of ATON the hidden gem of the Coast Guard and now is your chance to here a first hand account from the BOSN Fonville who has served on multiple different platforms and districts in the ATON world. We're...2023-01-0747 minCoast To CoastiesLife Of A Boatswain's Mate In The United States Coast Guard - With The Legendary Golden Shellback BOSN Matthew FonvilleIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I sit down for the first of a two part episode with CWO3 BOSN Matthew Fonville and discuss his legendary career in the United States Coast Guard. BOSN Fonville has sailed on polar security cutters, worked as a quarter master 3rd class when the rate still existed, and has been stationed in Patrol Forces Southwest Asia to list a few of the amazing accomplishments of his career. We cover all of these adventures and get in depth into what his job entailed being a Boatswains Mate at each of his...2022-12-2454 minCoast To CoastiesJourney To Becoming A District Command Master Chief - With Master Chief Michael InghamIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I sit down with New England's District 1 Command Master Chief Michael Ingham to discuss his 24+ year journey from starting out as a Seaman Recruit (E1) at bootcamp, all the way to becoming district master chief and working with the District 1 Commander Admiral Mauger. Master Chief Ingham discusses how he came to join the Coast Guard and walks us through his personal career milestone moments that lead to this position including his time as the IT Rating Force Master Chief, and being in charge of the newly formed Cyber Command. We...2022-11-261h 03Coast To CoastiesMaximizing Your Opportunities As A Damage Controlman In The United States Coast Guard - With DC3 Tidas DixonIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast I sit down with Tidas Dixon, a Petty Officer 3rd Class Damage Controlman aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter OAK. We discuss his life as a fisherman prior to joining the Coast Guard, Important skillsets you can develop as a DC, and ideas for improving public transportation systems to benefit members of the Coast Guard on a daily basis. DC3 Dixon has an incredible amount of foresight as to why the Damage Controlman rate provides people with great skillsets for a post Coast Guard transition to the civilian workforce...2022-11-1253 minCoast To CoastiesThe Importance Of The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - With Coast Guard Auxilarist Mr. Scott CampbellIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with long time Coast Guard Auxiliary member and United States Navy Veteran Mr. Scott Campbell. Mr. Campbell tells us the vast amount of roles and opportunities people can partake in by volunteering in the Coast Guard Auxiliary along with some of his personal experiences he has had with his time apart of it. This is a component of the U.S Coast Guard that plays a vital role in maritime safety as well as search and rescue and I am delighted to produce...2022-10-3151 minCoast To CoastiesLearning About The United States Coast Guard Academy - With 1/C Cadets Mark Stutts And Andy SchadIn this episode of the Coast To Coasties Podcast, we sit down with Senior 1st Class Cadets Andy Schad and Mark Stutts as they tell us about their experience with the U.S Coast Guard Academy, which is a four year military college program that leads to serving as an officer in the United States Coast Guard. We discuss what majors the academy offers as well as how to prepare for your first year at school, and what our cadets like to do for fun. Anyone looking into attending the Coast Guard Academy is going to want to watch...2022-10-1436 minCoast To CoastiesWhat it's like being an Operations Specialist (OS) in the U.S Coast Guard - With OS3 Steph DeravelIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, I sit down with Operations Specialist 3rd Class Steph Deravel to discuss her 2 years so far in the U.S Coast Guard. We discuss her transfer from enlisting as a reservist to switching to active duty while in bootcamp, her time as a non rate on a buoy tender, and now her career as an Operations Specialist at a shoreside Sector. She has great insight on the life of an OS at sector for day to day operations and how command structure works in the OS world. Anyone interested in...2022-09-201h 06Coast To CoastiesWorking As A Health Service Technician In U.S The Coast Guard - With HS2 Avery YatesIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, we sit down with Health Service Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Yates, who talks about his journey into joining the Coast Guard and becoming an HS. We cover day to day working life of what a Health Service Technician does both in shore side positions and on a cutter. We also cover ways to transition your Coast Guard career into a successful civilian career using your training and skills acquired as an HS. Anyone who has thought about being an HS is definitely going to want to tune in to...2022-09-0527 minCoast To CoastiesInsight and Information from Coast Guard Recruiters At Coast Guard Recruiting Station Providence Rhode IslandIn this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" podcast, we travel to Coast Guard Recruiting Station Providence Rhode Island to talk to Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Monyhan, Marine Science Technician Sandoval and Public Affairs Specialist Majala. We cover important topics on what current Coasties can do if they want to get more involved with recruiting new members by getting involved with public events and local community visits. We also have some helpful advice for civilians who are considering joining the Coast Guard and would like some more information on who some of the awesome recruiters of the Coast Guard...2022-08-2148 minCoast To CoastiesInterview With Storekeeper 2nd Class Sean Hurley Part 2 Of 2 "Working As A Storekeeper In The Coast Guard"In this episode of the "Coast To Coasties" Podcast, we continue our conversation with Storekeeper Second Class Hurley in Part 2 of 2 in our two part series. We continue into a detailed discussion of Sean's life as a storekeeper in the U.S Coast Guard and some of the interesting jobs and opportunities he has had with this rating. We further go into discussing his recent trip up to Greenland for Joint Operations with Denmark and France. Many sailors have had an interesting journey during their time in the Coast Guard, but SK2 has truly a one of a kind...2022-08-1057 minCoast To CoastiesInterview With Storekeeper 2nd Class Sean Hurley Part 1 Of 2 "Prior Military Service Before Joining The Coast Guard"In this two part episode series we sit down with Storekeeper 2nd Class Sean Hurley to talk about his career as an Army Infantryman and life between services before rejoining the military and switching over to the Coast Guard to become a storekeeper. Episode Part 1 of 2 covers all of his Army adventures and transitioning from military to civilian lifestyle before discussing the process of entering the Coast Guard as a prior service member and the extra circumstances people in his similar position people have to considering when starting out in the Coast Guard as a prior service member. Part 2...2022-07-2445 minCoast To CoastiesRole Of The Coast Guard Cutter Surface SwimmerIn this episode I discuss the duties and responsibilities of performing as a cutter surface swimmer which is the collateral to being the rescue swimmer on a Coast Guard Cutter. Cutters are all required to have surface to swimmers so this role is essential to introduce to the viewers and hopefully increase interest in some of you becoming cutter surface swimmers as well. We talk about fitness requirements and roles/responsibilities of the swimmer.2022-06-1914 minCoast To CoastiesInterview With EM3 Nathan Sprock - Living In Alaska/Working As An Electricians Mate In The Coast GuardIn this interview we sit down with Electricians Mate 3rd Class Sprock and talk with him about what it's like to be an Electrician's Mate in the U.S Coast Guard. He gives us great details about the rate and what A-School was like for him. We also get the bonus privilege of hearing his detailed experience of living as a non-rate in Alaska and what expect for anyone who has prospects of living in Alaska. Great interview with a great guest, be sure to tune in!2022-03-2128 minCoast To CoastiesWorking as a Culinary Specialist in the United States Coast Guard - Interview with CS2 Grace MuchlerIn this episode we sit down with CS2 Grace Muchler who is a culinary specialist (CS) serving in the Coast Guard on the Coast Guard Cutter Oak. She provides us with great details on the day to day life of a culinary specialist in the Coast Guard and walks us through what it's like going direct from Bootcamp to A-School and then reporting to your first unit. Tons of valuable insight and anyone who wants to know more about the culinary specialist rate and appreciate good cooking will love listening to this episode!2022-03-0832 minCoast To CoastiesPaths To Becoming An Officer In The U.S Coast GuardIn this episode I discuss in detail all the paths available to becoming an Officer in the United States Coast Guard. Many of these options are lesser known to people and my goal is to promote them so that people know every option they have at their disposal. The application process for these programs is very tough, so I have also included a segment in this episode where I give advice on how to give yourself the best chance during the competitive application process of becoming a Coast Guard Officer. Enjoy the show!2022-02-2527 minCoast To CoastiesCoast Guard Bootcamp AdviceIn this episode I talk about going through Coast Guard Bootcamp as a Seaman Recruit (E1). What to expect from your 7.5 weeks at Training Center Cape May, and how to make the most of your time to make it go as smoothly as possible.2022-02-0826 minCoast To CoastiesFinancial Insight From A CoastieIn this episode, I give insight into the financial strategies I use to make the most of every paycheck while serving in the Coast Guard. I walk people through how I lay out and set up my budget as well as advice on how to make the most of all the perks and benefits you get for serving in the military. 2022-02-0118 minCoast To CoastiesChoosing Your Career / Rate In The Coast GuardIn this episode, I talk about how to pick your job / rate in the Coast Guard and some important advice that I would recommend for anyone joining and in the process of making a decision for what job they would like to do within the fleet.2022-01-2418 min
Coast To CoastiesCoast Guard Non-Rate Fireman Life - With Fireman Luke CampbellIn this episode we sit down and talk with Fireman Luke Campbell from Cody Wyoming and ask him about his journey of joining the Coast Guard and his experiences he's had his first year serving as a non rate fireman aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter Oak. FN Campbell gives us perspective on the challenges of recruitment from an inland state, going through bootcamp during the coronavirus, day to day life of a fireman on a buoy tender, and his quality of life while serving in the Coast Guard. 2022-01-1733 minCoast To CoastiesIntroduction Episode - Coast To CoastiesIn this episode I go over why I'm starting this wonderful podcast and why if you have any interest or curiosity about the Coast Guard or Maritime Industry, you should definitely download this podcast series. I'm very passionate about what I speak about and very proud to share this wonderful career and advice with as many listeners as possible.2022-01-1110 minCoast To CoastiesEnlistment Process In The United States Coast GuardIn this episode I go over the process of deciding to join the Coast Guard and what steps you need to take in order to maximize your offers available to you enlisting as a recruit to get the most out of your contract. We walk through the process step by step and address various tips and tricks you can use along the way to taking the Oath Of Enlistment.2022-01-1119 min