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Last updated:  Aug 7th, 2008


Welcome Boatswain's Mates!  For those of you who haven't visited before, you won't recognize any changes. I want to thank all those who have contributed to the success of this site, I couldn't have done it without you. Below are those who have provided study guides to help you advance:

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John Namako
Gary Tolbert (FWCC)
Brodie MacDonald
Seth Mills
Todd Murray
Douglas Tooley
Cody Paschal
Chase M. Ryan
Stephen Liber
Dareck Poirier
Frank Wink
Hernan Ossandon
Wesley Jansen
Keryn Eileen Moore
BMC David Rice
MST3 Chris Thomson
Jaime Muscatelli
AUX Brian Harris
Patrick Blakeley
Jimmy Montemayor
Jake Stroud
Chad Barber
Erin Regan
Stephen Hatch
John Hardin
Rafael Tinajero
BMCS Glenn Bucklin
BMC Charlie Salls
Brad Parker
Patrick Davis
BMCM Coffman
Michael Bagley
Chris Hoschak
YN3 Angela Whitcomb
Dustin Daniels
Colleen Theobald
David Naylor
Kent Beeksma
Jamie Carr
Colin Penny
David Race
Daniel Hazebrook
Joshua Winn
Lee McMillan
Jade Andrews
Hunter Lawrimore
Chris Sweeney
Matthew Carey
Meredith Hodgin
Jordan Baptiste
Erich Goebes
Sebastian Derda
Jennifer Zuniga
George Ruiz
David Clemens
Chris Ledesma
Ron Bowen
Jason Boudreaux
Clark Bates
Jeffrey Eastman
Chris Swiatek
Chad Sigle
Brian Milcetich
Tyler Young
Jamison Burkett
April Boyde
James Spute
BM3 Vickers
Frank Miller
Luke Irwin
Justin Longval
Douglas Anglebrandt
Joseph Nilles
William Rucker
Robert Kroll
Jason McGuire
Kalli Nedeau
Christopher Burchett
Stacy Sinke
Rick Ball
Brad Parker
Michael Beach
Jason Chilson
David Andreesen
Seth Tomas
BM3 Lemere
Ralph Kring
Michael Johnson
Hunter Crider
Shawn Vredenburg
Christopher Crowther
MVM Niday
Laterrence Kelley

Disclaimer: Any study guide posted here may have incorrect information, as everyone is human...including the BMs who've written the study guides (not to mention policy changes). This is why it is critical that you read the appropriate manuals when studying, not just read the study guides. If you find something wrong, notify the study guide author so they can update it and submit a corrected copy. You are responsible for knowing the material, so I would encourage you to hit the books first and use the study guides as a companion document to your studying.

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If you are thinking of getting out of the Guard, I would encourage you to seriously consider staying with the Coast Guard by joining the CG Reserve.  Click here to read an interesting article on staying in the CG. Just think about it...ok?   Visit the CG Reserve or CG Recruiting. 
Auxiliarist Jim Kelly and friends have created a great website to help folks with their Auxiliary crew member and coxswain qualifications, as well as teach new Coasties who are in the delayed entry program. Please check out the website at the D13 Division 8 Crew/Coxswain Academy. Any comments to improve the training would be greatly appreciated, so please take a moment to check it out.
Check back often.  Pass the word to your fellow BMs and help your baby boats advance.  It's a small boat and we're all in it together. Lastly, I wish you all good luck in your careers.  Please sign my guestbook and let me (and everyone else) know what you think.  Please click on SIGN GUESTBOOK below. Take care, best wishes, and stay safe.



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