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Career guide for 2311 Ammunition Technicians. Ammunition specialist roles $55K-$95K, logistics positions $60K-$100K, defense contractor work $75K-$120K+, hazmat careers with 2025 salary data and certification paths.
High-earning career guide for 2336 EOD techs. Law enforcement bomb squads $80K-$130K, defense EOD contractors $120K-$220K+, UXO remediation $90K-$150K, federal agencies $85K-$145K with 2025 salary data.
Senior EOD career guide for 2371 officers. Program manager roles $150K-$230K+, senior EOD contractors $180K-$280K, federal agencies $105K-$170K, UXO management $160K-$220K with 2025 executive-level salary data.
Specialized career guide for 2381 EORE specialists. IED exploitation contractors $130K-$250K+, FBI/ATF post-blast $90K-$150K, technical intelligence $100K-$165K, forensic analysis $85K-$140K with 2025 salary data.
Real career options for Coast Guard Culinary Specialists (FS) transitioning to civilian life. Restaurant, healthcare, hospitality careers with salary ranges $35K-$90K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Machinery Technicians transitioning to civilian life. HVAC, diesel mechanic, marine tech careers with salary ranges $45K-$95K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Marine Science Technicians transitioning to civilian life. Environmental careers, HAZMAT, pollution response with salary ranges $50K-$115K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Operations Specialists transitioning to civilian life. Air traffic control, 911 dispatch, logistics careers with salary ranges $40K-$145K+.
Coast Guard Intelligence Specialists transitioning to civilian intelligence analyst, defense contractor, and federal intelligence careers. Salary ranges $70K-$150K+ with clearance. Certification pathways.
Coast Guard Storekeepers transitioning to civilian supply chain, logistics, procurement, and inventory management careers. Salary ranges $45K-$110K+, certification pathways including APICS CSCP.
Real career options for Coast Guard Boatswain's Mates transitioning to civilian life. Maritime careers, port security, law enforcement with salary ranges $40K-$95K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Damage Controlmen transitioning to civilian life. Firefighter, welder, HAZMAT, industrial safety careers with salary ranges $45K-$100K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Electrician's Mates transitioning to civilian life. Industrial electrician, power plant, marine electrical careers with salary ranges $50K-$110K+.
Real career options for Coast Guard Electronics Technicians transitioning to civilian life. IT, cybersecurity, telecommunications careers with salary ranges $55K-$125K+.
Real career options for Navy SWCC/Special Warfare Boat Operators transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $60K-$170K+, maritime security, law enforcement, and boat operations careers.
Real career options for SH Ship's Serviceman (Retail Services Specialist) transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $35K-$95K+, required certifications, and skills translation.
Real career options for SK Storekeeper (Logistics Specialist) transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $50K-$100K+, required certifications, and skills translation.
Real career options for Navy SEALs transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $80K-$300K+, executive protection, federal law enforcement, contracting, and leadership development opportunities.
Real career options for Navy Sonar Technicians (STG) transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $55K-$110K+, required certifications, and underwater acoustics skills translation.
Real career paths for Navy Utilitiesmen transitioning to civilian life. Includes salary ranges $40K-$121K+, trade certifications, HVAC/plumbing/electrical careers, and licensing requirements.