Careers and OutcomesLife Beyond the Academy
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Imagine yourself as a newly commissioned Ensign, standing watch on the bridge of a state-of-the-art Coast Guard Cutter. You and your crew are ready for the call to rescue those in distress, stop smugglers in the dark of night, and remain vigilant to protect our homeland.
Or perhaps you dream of flying. Coast Guard aviators fly in the most demanding conditions-everyday. Every mission is supported in the air, that is why the Coast Guard has a higher proportion of pilots in its officer corps than the Air Force. Each year a limited number of Academy graduates attend flight school after graduation. Many more go to flight school within two years.
Check out the current fleet of Coast Guard ships and aircraft that you could be working on as a Coast Guard officer. Look at the new generation of cutters and aircraft that already are shaping the Coast Guard of tomorrow.
Learn more about career opportunities for Coast Guard officers.