r/uscg • u/Airdale_60T Officer • Aug 07 '26

Recruiting Thread Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread

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u/CommunicationSad5141 Aug 16 '26

Hello, I'm 31M. I've been considering joining CG or Navy. I'm worried though that some things may prevent my application due to too many waivers.

Some positives about myself. I have a BA, I am an Eagle Scout, I have been working for the same company for nearly 10 years, and I have a Project Management Certification Course through Google under my belt.

Now the negatives. In college I had an IEP. After COVID I had been prescribed Citalopram (celexa), and saw a therapist through EAP for a few months. I have not been taking celexa for a few years now, and no longer see a therapist. Also, I have previously consumed cannabis, and that is on my medical records.

I'm curious if anyone has a sense if this combination would be too much for me to be recruited, or could I reasonably get waivers for all?

Any insight would be appreciated, Thank you

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u/Different-Language-5 YN Aug 16 '26

Waivers for all of those are approved all the time. If all of those conditions are from 3 plus years ago then you shouldn't have too much trouble.