Was wondering if anyone has any idea where I can get a Masterbuilt gravity series in Japan. I previously had a Gravity from Costco but didn't bring it to Japan. I found one online but it's $3k.
Hoping someone can point me in the right direction!
Hello everyone, I was looking for some insight on transition opportunities to continue a maritime career after I exit the service.
A little about myself: I'm an 88L (Watercraft Engineer) 40 level. I would have 7 years of sea time at the time I get out the Army. While I've sailed almost all the Army vessels, the only MMCs I can acquire are for firefighting, first aid, and fast rescue boat per the Coast Guard document that lists school transferability. I've got a wife who is a stay at home mom and kids to support as well. I'm currently overseas so afaik I'm unable to acquire any credentials until I'm stateside again.
Ive got years of experience being an assistant chief engineer but none of the boats meet horsepower requirements for endorsements. The Army doesn't have separate rates for different departments so we're trained to work on all shipboard equipment whether it's primary, auxiliary, or lifesaving.
I don't believe I could support my family off the GI bill while attending a Maritime Academy. I'm interested in the AMO star tech program but didn't hear back when inquiring about GI eligibility. From my understanding sealift command would be a good fit but the hitches are deployment level in length. The wife and I are accustomed to long sails but would like to keep it 90/90. Id love to be on an ocean-going platform as I enjoy travelling
My biggest concern being supporting my family, are there other opportunities out there that would allow me to capitalize on my experience while financially supporting my family? I don't want to start from the very bottom but if there's a program or path that allows me to test up quickly that would be too easy. Ultimately I want to be a licensed engineer.
Thank you for any insight and suggestions, I'm not well versed on maritime outside of the Army so if I'm ignorant of something please correct me.