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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.
Experience in the area
I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)
Education/Credentials
High School Diploma
Awards and Honors
Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| terri | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent response, and I felt like he ..... |
| Donna | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lauren | 11/06/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the speedy response. I ..... |
| Star | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent follow up and encouragement. Very professional ..... |
Recent Answers from Eric Ernst
2009-11-20 DUI:
Hello Alex, Ok, this could certainly affect your enlistment into the Coast Guards due to the fact we are a Law Enforcement agency for the most part. We fall under the Department of Homeland Security
2009-11-18 usaf:
Hello Janie, I must commend you for knowing what you want to do as an adult and wanting to join the military. I do have a bit of bad news for you though unfortunatly as a type 1 diabetic the military
2009-11-17 Being a Coast guard pilot:
Hello Patrick, Yes you would be correct about the dependents and only having 2 when you initially join the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is very picky about finances and debt and with dependents comes
2009-11-17 Being a Coast guard pilot:
Patrick, It's not a problem with the reply to your question I'm more than happy to answer anyones questions. As for your wife. Yes she would be considered a dependent as well as your child which would
2009-11-16 army pilot transfer to coast guard:
Michael, Thank you for serving. I know quite a few Army and Marine pilots who made the transfer over to the Coast Guard and they absolutely love it. The Coast Guard is all about it's prior enlisted members
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