John Thigpen talks about serving in the United States Coast Guard as an Ensign, being underway on the Cutter, and his love for the mission. Upon completion of these materials, students will have been introduced to a career in the Coast Guard and reflected upon the sacrifices and trade-offs that come with military service.
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Career Cluster:
Government & Public Administration
Pathway:
National Security
Related Occupation:
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Career Ready Practices: CRP-8
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.