My oldest daughter’s boy friend is currently serving in the USCG. I believe his current rating is as an MK1. In discussions with him and my daughter he has mixed feelings. When he was on sea duty he enjoyed much of the law enforcement aspects of the job. He was less enthused about refugee intervention and time and distance to his family and my daughter. His current duty station is in Annapolis, MD and lives in Northern Baltimore. He does not seem as thrilled with current assignment, although he recently reenlisted and talks about continuing, making it a career. I do not know if this helps you or not in making a decision. My personal belief it would be a good career choice. Pete