Coast To Coasties

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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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. Th...

In 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 sc...

In 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 insigh...

In 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 ci...

In 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...

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 Joi...

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...

In 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 requi...

In 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 Ala...

In 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 w...

In 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 giv...

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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...

In 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.

In 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.