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I tend to draw this parallel
Coast Guard - Navy
Fire Fighter - Swat/Vice
Saves Lives - "Protects" Lives
Both are heroic professions. However if safety and future benefits (skills) is your concern note that the Coast Guard is not a fighting unit; see their "Non-Retaliation Policy"; they are a division of Homeland Security. In Florida the coast guard mainly rescuses rafters (refugees from cuba, haiti, etc), checks boats for life preservers, patrol ports, basic water patrol/security. Not all that dangerous. I would rather my child, little brother, whatever be in the Coast Guard than the Navy or other division of armed services. The Academy and skills sets you learn can open doors and benefits for a long time to come. If he's young he may want to check out the Academy first - Deadline for admissions is March 1. It's tuition free and To be accepted you must be an unmarried U.S. citizen between the ages of 17 and 22 when you enter.
My parents have friends who's children have done extraordinarily well in the Coast Guard. Most have fared better than those in armed services who are still overseas.
Whatever you and your son decide best wishes and luck!
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