can i go tot he u.s coast guard right after high school?

[Humberto P]

i will be getting out of school in june 5th and i wanted to know if i can go to the u.s coast guard right after??????

[Regina]

yes u can....congrats

[Lance M]

yes you can, if that is what you want to do. maybe you should look into the Navy first. They have much better opportunities. if you want to go into the Coast Gaurd look into going to the Coast Gaurd Academy ( http://www.cga.edu/)

[john]

I guess you can do what you want with your life

[Blake A]

What are the qualifications to join the Coast Guard?
You must be a US citizen or a Resident Alien.
Be between the ages of 17-27 for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.)
Reservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs.
Have a high school diploma. GEDs are accepted in special circumstances.
Have no more than two dependents.
Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
Pass a military entrance medical exam.
Be the type of person who wants to serve the public on or around the water
Please contact your local Coast Guard Recruiter if you have additional questions