Coast Guard just raised the maximum age to join

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Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

[jacksonparten]

41 and just began the enlistment process.

[Now]

The shortage is real. Auxiliary are sole presence at closed Coast Guard stations. They might as well convert Auxiliary back to the reserves. Instead, getting free labor from civilians to run stations.

[kaitsmeow]

39 and starting my recruitment process!

[ChiefHeavyArms]

I was so so sad when I aged out this year on my 32nd birthday. Thank you so much for making this video because I heard about this, but wasn't sure if this was true. I'm BEYOND happy. I'm going to try so hard to join. I need to drop a lot of weight but now I have the time to do it. I wish I had a friend like you to help me, but I'm so glad I have your videos.

[abrahammendoza]

35 yrs old and losing 17 lbs before DEP and schedule of boot camp😅😅

[notgilty]

I have never understood the forced retirement age. Many experienced people are at their best and highest knowledge level and productivity in their 60's and 70's. Let's face it, after boot camp most people in the service will never have to run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes and 51 seconds again. I'd rather have an experienced 70+ year old pilot, doctor, lawyer, engineer, electrician, plumber, boatswain's mate, navigator, etc. with decades of experience any day of the week rather than someone decades younger with little training or experience. Perhaps the USCG and other branches of the service need to consider vastly increasing the retirement ages for experienced personnel.

[famicommike]

I still enjoy your channel and like hearing the Coast Guard POV. I'm trying to rejoin the Navy and I'm 35 currently and glad the branches are relaxing their enlistment standards finally

[jacobd]

Wish they would also eventually update their asthma policy as well. I just got denied for my mild symptoms that hadn’t affected me physically since I was kid

[hilarywalton]

I know you are no longer in, but wanted to thank you for your little book about enlisting in the Coast guard. My son entered in 2019 in an AST track. After three years he graduated from AST school, just completed his first mission and advanced AST school. Best wishes in your new career.

[t.c.]

Nice👍👍👍 The Navy has done the same thing!

[paulconnors]

The USN also raised their age for enlistment to 41.

[clintsullivan]

Wish they would ease up on some medical requirements

[averyheil]

Could you make a video about the auxiliary?

[prescottosegie]

good info i appreciate it very much dude

[brianyerger]

I think it would be easier to get people if it wasn't so mentally challenging (meaning the required knowledge). I get why it's necessary but the book is so small that at any time it can be a reference to do a quick look for needed information when in the fleet).

[anniiaha]

So a 42 year old enlisted member has to run the same 1.5 mile time (12:51) as an 18 year old enlisted member?

[reijiminato]

I’m 33 years old, prior Navy (Aviation Electrician), working temp warehouse jobs (which don't promote veterans to management levels), and living with grandparents in LA.

Previously, I had aspired to become a pilot. Primarily, it was Naval Aviator (with Air Force and Army Pilot as alternatives alongside even Marine and Coast Guard aviator; yes, I looked at all branches). After serving four years in the Navy as an Aviation Electrician (AE), I thought it'd have made for a great transition (since I was very much eager to fly the very same jets I worked on and take off from and land on a carrier day in and day out). But, alas, because of the Navy's current state (and some missteps I made during my enlisted time as a Sailor), it wasn't meant to be despite having earned my bachelor's degree after my enlistment.

After a long real talk with a lot of Coasties online (along with family and close friends) these past few days, I've recently made up my mind to go CG. Hopefully, by late next year, I’ll ship out to Cape May for boot camp.

When it comes to a brand new job specialty, I’m looking to go AET (Aircrew-Avionics Technician) since that’s the closest to my previous rating and I’d like to spend a few more years in Aviation before putting in my package for OCS-T (since I've already fulfilled the education requirements and am really looking to commission after potentially making Petty Officer 2nd Class).

Great content btw, Julian. Thanks for this!

[mkchun]

Thank you for the video 😊
Maximum age of 40(+2) to enlist in Korea Coast Guard😅

[Bliss-Vibe]

Is there a video on this channel on uscg reserves ?

[melissaduvall]

I am super excited about this age raise but I am curious how this will effect people that want to make this a career.