MY FIRST TWO YEARS IN THE COAST GUARD

This is my experience the first two years after joining the Coast Guard.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the video are mine alone and do not reflect those of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
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[kentuckylongrifle]

Outstanding! Back in '86 I was a jarhead assigned as ship's company to the USS Saipan. As we we're leaving Norfolk for a 6 month NATO-MED float, we we're escorted out by a Coast Guard Cutter. I was just a hillbilly from Kentucky and had to ask what type of ship that was (remember, no internet in my day). When told what it was, I said "What's the Coast Guard" which got a laugh out of my peers. Of course they also had to explain what the red-light district was in Amsterdam when we visited there. Ah, simpler times. Best wishes for your career and takes lot's of photos. You future self will appreciate it.

[joshuaianlong]

Congrats, man. You reignited my sailing passion when I first ran upon your very first video 1 week after you posted it. Now, I own a small marine business and did some cruising myself. Keep up the dedication!

[CravinMorehead]

You made them two years look easy. Stay safe out there.. 🤙

[Sailsonly]

Well Done Wes...if You end up in coastal NC at Station Oregon Inlet You'll always have a place to chill here at my house. Good to see ya posting again. Better to lead than follow, take charge and stay safe !

[lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Very cool that you are able to film some of your experiences while in training. Congratulations on the leadership award.

[livingthedream]

Wes, this is so cool that you are now a Coastie. I am envious. I tried joining in my early late thirties, but it just wasn't in the cards. I will enjoy seeing you back to shooting some more footage of your new life. Glad to see Kate too.

[boatmanmark]

Finished my 4 years at Eatons Neck, 1976-78. MK3 and Coxswain. Loved it.

[garyradtke]

Glad to see you are enjoying it and looking ahead. My career was cut short do to an accident but I too enjoyed the service in the USCG way back in the 70's. I went to boot in Alameda Ca. then Yorktown for MK school then ended up in Texas where I became a boarding officer and stood OOD watch before leaving. As a unit we had some very proud moments and I also had some personal proud moments that I can reflect back on and you will too.

[AlbertaLeopard]

I went to Eatons Neck as a BM2, made BM1 and got out to pursue a career in Atlanta as a Police Officer, which I did and retired BUT if I could do it over, I would have stayed in. I loved the Coast Guard and New York was great.

[captrichgalbraith]

A whole new respect for you. Used to watch your videos for several years while restoring an old wooden boat. I served with the USCGAUX as an instructor teaching the Sailing and Seamanship course at a local high school. Used to go out on patrols with the Coasties out of Indian River station. Was wondering what happened to you, now I know. Keep them coming!

[bradwhite]

You the man, thanks for sharing. Looks like you're working hard.

[soving]

More Wicked than ever. Love the awesomeWes and confidence.

[elipsis]

congratulations Wes! Great to see you keep progressing in life and on the sea. stay salty

[goedeer]

Thks for update....keep up the great work and training, I don't know you me but man I feel like I do. You guys have made a great channel. Thks again. 💪

[stevenculler]

Great job Wes congratulations!! ! Thank you for your service!

[thgacof]

Congratulations Boats! Glad your back>

[ericboyle]

Congrats! Keep up the good work. Awesome skills!

[KnowledgeNerd]

Good video, great balance between information and just daily life snapshots. I am considering joining the Coast Guard specifically to become a boatswain's mate. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks

[scottlampe]

Damn Wes, you been working out too. Very happy to see how things are working out for you three.

[johnmoran]

Served as BM3/Coxswain @ Sta Port O'Connor & Sta Yankeetown in the early 80's. Cannot help but notice the professional esprit de corps in the USCG that was less then apparent back in the day. Think we can thank President Ronald Reagan for getting that started. USCG has gone from Simply Forgot Us back to Semper Paratus.