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Expertise
Active Duty Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. My specialties are opertations afloat and operations ashore; three afloat tours and one ashore tour under my belt including command afloat and navy exchange. My shore assignments have been with Officer Personnel Management as a Career Counselor and at the Office of Law Enforcement within CG Headquarters as a program analyst. I can answer questions related to the Coast Guard, the assignment process, officer specialties, OCONUS duty, afloat and ashore operations.
Experience in the area
WMEC Deck Watch Officer Portsmouth VA; Destroyer Combat Info Center Officer Yokosuka Japan (Navy Exchange); WPB Commanding Officer San Juan PR; Enforcement Div Sector San Juan PR; Career Counselor (OPM-4); Law Enforcement Program Analyst (CG-5311)
Organizations
USCGA Alumni Association; Military Officers Association of America, National Naval Officers Association.
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Government from the US Coast Guard Academy; M.S.A in Leadership from Central Michigan University
Awards and Honors
CG Commendation Medal, USN Achievement Medal, CG Achievement Medal, CG Commandant Letter of Commendation
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 05/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. your time is apreciated. :) |
| Nicholas | 02/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for clarifying this with me ..... |
| JORDAN | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nick | 08/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sooo helpfull and encourageing tysvm |
| Inquiring Mom | 07/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so very much. I hope ..... |
Recent Answers from John Fiorentine
2012-04-29 Peanut allergies:
Austin, I think you have to really do some soul searching. I am not going to tell you what to do because well its your decision to make. However upon further research... Waivers for allergies
2012-04-26 Failed Meps test THC:
Terry, Your son made a mistake...one that may have fundamentally changed the course of his life. If he received the letter than the service who issued it is more than likely going to honor it all else
2012-04-25 Peanut allergies:
Austin, Have you spoken to a recruiter yet? I recommend you engage a recruiter to determine your suitability for military service. Be up front and honest through the process. As you navigate the
2012-02-07 Concerta Disqualification from entering the U.S. Coast Guard Academy:
Nicholas, I assume by Concerta disqualification you are referring to someone with ADHD who is taking Concerta. The best information that I have been able to find on ADHD and military service is available
2012-02-02 0% disabled vet with service connected disability:
Jesse, Assuming you meet age, medical and physical fitness requirements with a reenlistment code of RE-R1 you are eligible for reenlistment in the Coast Guard Reserve. I recommend you contact your
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