I applied, and was accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy which had been a goal since childhood. However, I chose not to go, and have never regretted my decision.
I left Oregon for Aviation school (in Elizabeth City, North Carolina) in December, 1996.
From there, I was assigned to USCG Airstation Kodiak, Alaska.
In April, 1999, I left Alaska for USCG Airstation Traverse City, MI
A bunch of cool Pictures of Coast Guard things.
You can read an essay I wrote for an english class on my job in the USCG.
I recieved my honorable discharge from the Coast Guard on February 28, 2001. I served for six years, one month, and 14 days.