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Originally Posted by rd2007
USCG puts in more sea time than the average USN person, or at least that was the case in the late 90's when I rode one of their 378's (USCGC Hamilton). They told me they had to stay out at sea something like 185 days per year and that was mandated by law. Anyone that doesn't want to go to sea should definitely not join the Coast Guard..
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You are quite right, my friend. My DH was career CG and spent all but 4 years of his 26 years on sea duty. When he was stationed aboard the USCGC Northwind there were a few times that I did not see him for 8 - 10 months at a time. All of his sea time was spent aboard ships that were out for at least 3 months at a time. They might have come in for a week and then gone for another lord knows how long.
Yes, there are some billets that are shore duty, as there are in all branches of the military, but many are not. At least in the CG, for the most part, one has a choice of duty station and they usually get it.
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