At one time, both officers and enlisted men in the Coast Guard would be stationed in very isolated parts of the world. These were either Loran Stations or Lighthouses. The bulk of the people stationed at these locations were enlisted people. Loran Stations typically has a single officer stationed there. This was typically a LTJG or an Ensign. The tour of duty was 1 year, at which time they were fundamentally separated from the rest of society at a very remote location. Most of these facilities have been closed down or automated. I am unaware of there being any isolated duty stations left. I served at two during my CG career. Both were in Alaska.
The coast guard is on duty to assist boaters in trouble along this shore.
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To get a full education, four years. If you drop out you may be forced to enlist, or pay for the education received. It's not typical, but it's not unheard of to take five years to graduate. If you finish, you graduate as an Ensign and owe the Coast Guard five years of active duty service.
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No, signing up for the Coast Guard, both Active duty and reserves is just like anyother military service, and "they" pay you. If you're interested in a non commital Coast Guard type job, there's always the Coast Guard Auxilary. Try going to their site at cgaux (dot) org.
According to the biography of the Commandant of the Coast Guard (http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/), there are 42,000 on active duty, 7,000 civilians, 8,000 reservists and 34,000 volunteer auxiliarists.
Nothing, they are an ally but international waters where they are permitted don't begin until about 12 miles out. The Coast Guard is charged with that duty.
As of October 2006, The United States Coast Guard has about 41,000 men and women on active duty, 8,100 reservists, 7,000 full time civilian employees and 37,000 auxiliarists.
The US Coast Guard has the lowest current enlistment.
Not likely. You would still be responsible for house payments. However, you would be paid some amount by the National Guard, probably more for active duty. No. While on active duty you receive regular duty pay and benefits, not from the National Guard (or Reserves), but from the Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force) (Marines & Coast Guard fall under Navy). Also time served on active duty counts toward retirement.
how did the fist guard at the tomb was put on duty
There are no active duty installations in the US Virgin Islands - not even Coast Guard. The St. Croix Air National Guard Station is a part of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.