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[mudkow60]

Hello-

Not sure if I already did or forgot to post the news (of if anyone but me really cares)... but

Thanks for everyone on the board for the help and info provided over the past two years.

Just wanted to let everyone know I got selected for entrance as an officer and helicopter pilot in the Coast Guard. I am very excited.

Again, thanks everyone for advice, info, and help.

Kow

 

[Swass]

Excellent work my friend. Now go have a brew or two.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Great work Mud, you deserve it!

 

[XShipRider]

Congrat's

You are going to meet some of the best people anywhere.

Best of luck to you.

Highest Regards.

 

[SIG600]

Congrats Kow!... where at? 60's? Still making you put on jg?

 

[Falconjet]

Congrats Mudkow! Do you know where you are going yet?

FJ

 

[mudkow60]

Thanks all...

I will be going to San Fransisco in April. Basically my first choice, and perfect timing. Everyone I have spoke with has been very helpful. Seems like a very friendly and professional unit.

Again, thanks for all the info and help.

Kow

 

[Slice121]

Dude, Congrats. Flying for the CG is the only other job I wanted to do besides what I already am doing...SF is a decent city and very pro-military. Red = sarcasm...

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

Does the CG have a better lifestyle than being a navy helo pilot? I assume it does since you made the switch.

 

[Occam's Razor]

Dude, Congrats. Flying for the CG is the only other job I wanted to do besides what I already am doing...SF is a decent city and very pro-military. Red = sarcasm...

Since when is the CG "miltary"?

DOT.

 

[Slice121]

Since when is the CG "miltary"?

DOT.

They are still considered part of the armed forces, they have weapons, a military rank structure and chain of command, they had/have coasties serving over in the gulf...that's enough to qualify for me.

 

[Occam's Razor]

They are still considered part of the armed forces, they have weapons, a military rank structure and chain of command, they had/have coasties serving over in the gulf...that's enough to qualify for me.

Dang!

For real?

Do they wear uniforms too? Do they have to salute each other and stuff...or are they like the Air Force?

(My previous post was a Nerf-jab at my brother Naval Aviators)

 

[Falconjet]

Since when is the CG "miltary"?

DOT.

Actually DHS now. And yes they are part of the military.

I think that is what you meant.

FJ

Just keeping it fun of course.

 

[Falconjet]

DHS = Department of Homeland Security. Been in that for a couple of years now. Used to be DOT. Still subject to the UCMJ and carrying an active duty ID card.

FJ

 

[mudkow60]

Please...

Can't we all just get along?!

 

[Occam's Razor]

Please...

Can't we all just get along?!

You're new to aviation, huh? This is getting along!

I was mistaken in my belief that the USCG was still part of the DOT. It is now another segment of the Department of Homeland Security....along with FEMA and the TSA.

Inter-service rivalry is all-in-fun stuff. We're all proud of our affiliation, skills, and comrades. The bottom line is we are all brothers-in-arms and share that kinship above all. Yes...chicks too! It's still amusing to point out differences and use them as ammo for ribbing.

You're in-line for a fun time and a challenge. Good luck!

Oh yeah...."Plane Guard" and SAR drivers never pay for the beer when they're with me!

 

[sardaddy]

Congrats on San Fran. It is a great airstation. You will love it. I probably won't be here anymore when you come through your T-course but I will make sure you get the special treatment. I will also put in a good word for you with the Command at San Fran. I will really be hooking you up.

 

[mudkow60]

Thanks... you have already helped me and I appreciate it. I was told I will be there in min July.. just in time for hurricane season.

I am looking forward to it all. Is the course in the C model, since that is what San Fran will be flying?

 

[SIG600]

Thanks... you have already helped me and I appreciate it. I was told I will be there in min July.. just in time for hurricane season.

I am looking forward to it all. Is the course in the C model, since that is what San Fran will be flying?

Uh, Matt... curious... when's the last time San Fransisco was hit with a Hurricane? It ain't Perdido Key

 

[XShipRider]

Uh, Matt... curious... when's the last time San Fransisco was hit with a Hurricane? It ain't Perdido Key

If he's going through helo training it will be in Mobile, AL. Hurricane alley.

 

[mudkow60]

Yeah the course is is Mobile, AL.

Sig.. where are you now? You going to fly Hornets? Stay away from Key West if you do...

 

[sardaddy]

Well Matt,

It looks like I will be gone when you get here. I should be on my way to Port Angeles by then. I am sure we will meet face to face at some point though. The Coast Guard is pretty small.

The T-course is still B model and will be for some time yet. When you get to your unit you will only need a few flights to be C model qualified.

Good luck.

 

[HappyBear]

It will be great to have you back around the Gulf Coast again this summer. Who knows, maybe we'll get to do some good this time should we get nailed again.