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1. Yes. Extra underwear is nicer than extra v-necks though. If you want to bring more than 3 v-necks, you could wear an extra one under your shirt to save room in your bag.
   
2. Yes you can and it's not a bad idea. They're either crew or mid-calf length. I bought extra at the exchange, brand was Pro-Feet and MUCH more comfortable than the socks you're issued.
   
3. Just bring your SS card and license.
   
4. Yes but if you're going carry-on, there's a limit to the size.
   
5. One bag only. I'd recommend using a different bag from the CG duffel bag. I didn't even get one from my recruiter (which I'm glad I didn't) because nearly every other person used theirs and had a hard time finding it. I got an Everest duffel bag off Amazon, $14, great bag and I'm still using it. Red and blue are cheap right now and will stand out. Mine was black so I tied a red bandana and a name tag on.
   
6. Only the extra toiletries I kept in the personal ditty bag. You'll get a toiletry bag full of stuff that you'll keep in your rack for "quick" access.
   
7. Not necessary but I did see people with these zip up pouch kits for writing letters. I know they can be bought at the exchange, it looked handy and organized. Maybe look into those. Bring some stamps with you too. Do not write letters in the notebook they issue you.
   
8. Not necessary. You'll wash your civilian clothes the second day before storing them. Maybe just bring a spare shirt, socks, and underwear for the night at MEPS, that's what I did. I wore the same pants.
   
9. I'd recommend carry-on. It was my first time flying and my flight ended up being delayed for 5 hours and had to run through Philly airport to the USO, last ones to arrive and showed up late to Cape May. Going carry-on saved a lot of hassle. Razors will be no problem as long as they're packaged in some way. IMPORTANT: Make sure your packages of razors are easy to get into, maybe take a knife and cut a slice into the package before packing your bag. At Cape May they make you spread out everything in your bag on a table and I had to bite my way into a blister package of razors because there are no scissors or knives to use.
   
   Also here's a nice bit of info: I had a shipmate who got through TSA fine with his double edge/safety razor and package of individual blades. TSA only made him throw out the one razor that wasn't packaged. When our belongings were being inspected at Cape May, a CC said it was fine for him to keep and use.
   
   Hope this info helps. Try not to overload your bag; bring cash or a debit card to buy things from the exchange (you'll be brought there pretty early on to buy things you need) as well as the Lucky Bag (thrift store for uniforms/clothing).
   
   When I was at the exchange, I bought an extra toothbrush, shaving cream, socks, and a towel as well as some other things I needed. I also bought a new pair of PF gear but wasn't aware that I could buy the same PF gear for like $5 at the lucky bag so keep that in mind. Definitely buy an extra PF roll from the Lucky Bag. Some people also bought an extra cover (hat). Not a bad idea.
   
   Good luck at boot camp! Be quick and loud. Help your shipmates when you can. Always keep your rack locked. Always, always. Learn the chain of command as early as possible, there's lots of valuable time to use to study while waiting around the first week.

I just picked up a pair of Timberland Pros after another pair of Bates fell apart with light use. Only worn them for 10 minutes, but they feel amazing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RKM9VOM
Danner also makes great boots, but the safety toe pair I have are very wide in the toe box and feel very clunky.

There was a study conducted by SecDef in 2017, I don’t have a link available but it’s a quick google and was sent to all services. It visibility demonstrated a reduce in cost, reduction of lethality, and several scientific studies with in.

Democracy is mob rule, we don’t have that. If we had a democracy HRC would be president as she has more votes. We empower smaller states through the electoral college and balance our government around 3 branches of government. Democracy isn’t mentioned in the constitution a republic is, it’s even on the pledge of allegiance, “for which the republic stands”. It’s not semantics it’s the understanding of government, the US does not operate under democracy rule, short hand for constitutional republic is incorrect.

Edit: Here’s the link for SecDefs Memo https://partner-mco-archive.s3.amazonaws.com/client_files/1521897476.pdf and the study https://partner-mco-archive.s3.amazonaws.com/client_files/1521898539.pdf.

The study calls out multiple areas of concern, lethality, unit cohesion and cost, I hope you read through it because the findings are quite clear.

I wish I would have played more board games when I was underway. Recently I have loved playing Ticket to Ride and Catan.

I was just being born in the early 80's so I don't have any stories from that time period. If you want a good book though with a lot of interesting tidbits on Coast Guard history consider this

There are not so much fun stories as they are little known events that happened throughout Coast guard History. There is a good section on the prohibition and even the story of the Navy sub surfacing underneath one of our cutters causing a rupture in the sub and it's sinking.

I have a TV similar to this and a mount like this. It costs half as much as those fancy briefcases others have linked, but it has a couple of drawbacks.

• It won't fit in a lot of racks
  
• You have to stay in your rack to play
  
  Put some velcro tape, or other adhesive on the PS4 itself and you're good to go.

So mine aren’t quite jump boots, but I love them because they have a military look, and are composite toe. You just have to pull out the Harley logo.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BFOHIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zmqDDbERV41VC

I have been wearing these for the past year, underway and in the yard. Still holding up strong. Light and comfy.

Does this one look good?

https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-831426-Wingman-Multi-Tool-Stainless/dp/B005DI0XM4/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1481556616&sr=1-2&keywords=leatherman

Never used a steamer on clothes, for wrinkles? Something like this would work?

For those who are interested here is is on Amazon. You can select kindle or hardback editions.

Something like this would probably work

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H0R9DSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S5iyCbSC75X55

I have these Reeboks and they lasted me the last two years on my boat and I still wear them (going on four years now), granted I'm an OS. I had magnums before and they lasted maybe two years and were not that great.

But yeah, those boots meet regs.

The Coast Guard investigates commercial casualties on navigable US waterways, and international accidents that involve US-flagged ships.

*If casualty investigators determine there may be a criminal case involved, the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) comes into play.

If you're interested in shipwrecks, and their investigations, I heartily recommend "Until The Sea Shall Free Them," by Robert Frump.. It's the wreck of the SS Marine Electric, and the investigation that would lead to the current investigation process used by the Coast Guard. The incident also led to the establishment of Coast Guard rescue swimmers.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Elastic-Blousing-Garters-Set/dp/B001022G2C

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Sport-Performance-Climalite-Underwear/dp/B00RCTYT54/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1505358746&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=white+mens+sports+underwear

will these be to much logo?

Your link isn't working, but I was able to find it with a little sleuthing:

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Never-Zombie-Apocalypse-Guardians-ebook/dp/B078XLR163/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Jeff+thomson&qid=1572407243&s=digital-text&sr=1-4

AFAIK 70s and even 60s is enough to get in, and to study I bought 2015/2016 ASVAB For Dummies and ASVAB AFQT For Dummies

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119038383/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xrBGxbV4BGMY8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118817788/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2sBGxb2WJMQFS