Deciding what car to get

kdoske

Well whats up, I'm actually in the Coast Guard myself. I have one question. How in the world do you know that you are going to be stationed in Michigan and you haven't even been to bootcamp...???? Im not sure what lies the recruiter is telling you, but there is no way to guarantee where you will be stationed. Not to mention most places in Michigan, and trust me there arn't many, are small boat stations that have 20 or less people in them. I have been in for 6 years and have been transferred 4 times and I have NEVER been put in one place that I have requested. Unless you are in the reserves what you are saying is very unlikely.

Also, basic pay for an E2 out of boot camp is $1568.70. The basic pay chart is here: (This doesn't include your housing pay but if you are single you will be required to stay in the barracks and won't be entitled to housing pay anyway--unless you are in a really rural area)
http://www.defenselink.mil/militaryp...9%20capped.pdf

Im not saying all this to prove you wrong I'm just trying to give you the facts in what I feel you may have been seriously misled. If you have more questions send me a PM. I'll give you my work number and you can call me on Monday after 8am Central.

Just looking out. Good luck in bootcamp; it sucks, but the Coast Guard is awesome, I promise.

Oh and to answer your questions get the Altima. I wouldn't get something over 25K until you at least make E4 and nothing around 30k until you hit E5.