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# Frequently Asked Questions:

 

## Join the Coast Guard

### Where can I get information about enlisting in the Coast Guard?

                              - www.gocoastguard.com

### Where is the my closest Coast Guard Recruiting Office located?

                              - To call, email or locate a recruiting office near you, visit  www.gocoastguard.com/about-us/find-recruiter  and select your state. 

### How can I request more information about enlisting in the Coast Guard?

                              - For information about career opportunities, benefits, programs etc., visit  www.gocoastguard.com/apply-now  and complete the form to receive an email response and receive local recruiter information.

## Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR)

### Where can I get information about Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR) programs offered by the Coast Guard?

                              - Coast Guard MWR

### Is there somewhere I can find information on all of Coast Guard lodging facilities?

                              - This information is available at this link: MWR Lodging

## Boating Safety/Recreational Boating

### Where can I get information on Boating Safety?

                              - For information on the Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Program, including Defect Notifications; US Recreational Boating Statistics; Recreational Boating Regulatory Information; and Recreational Safe Boating Course Information visit  www.uscgboating.org

### Where can I request a vessel safety check?

                              - www.safetyseal.net/ 

### Where can I find local notice to mariners (LNMs)?

                              - For local notices for mariners visit the US Coast Guard Navigation Center website,  www.navcen.uscg.gov . 

## Military Records/ID Cards

### How do I retrieve a copy of of my/my family members' DD-214 or other service records? 

                              - For more information refer to  Deputy Commandant for Human Resources (CG-1)

### **How do I renew my military ID?** How do I obtain ID card replacements for dependents/retirees?

                              - For more information refer to DEERS

## Ball caps, patches, and other memorabilia

### Where can I get Coast Guard memorabilia?

                              - The  Coast Guard Exchange online store  has USCG apparel and gifts available for purchase by authorized individuals (i.e. you are an active duty military member or a dependent thereof). **If you are not authorized** to shop at military exchanges, the military is prohibited by law to sell to you. You should search the Web for sites selling military memorabilia or check your local telephone book.

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