David Hayes

Jul 30, 2024 | tillamookheadlightherald.com | David Hayes

Brian Moitoso’s first experience with the Coast Guard was not the ideal recruitment moment. Moitoso, 46, recalls today that when he was in high school in California, his father asked what his plan was after he graduated.  “I told him I don’t have a plan,” Moitoso recalled. He said, “Well, you’ve gotta start paying some bills.” He suggested his son start looking at military options. His father had co-worker in the Coast Guard Reserve and suggested starting his search there.

Jul 30, 2024 | thechiefnews.com | David Hayes

Brian Moitoso’s first experience with the Coast Guard was not the ideal recruitment moment. Moitoso, 46, recalls today that when he was in high school in California, his father asked what his plan was after he graduated.  “I told him I don’t have a plan,” Moitoso recalled. He said, “Well, you’ve gotta start paying some bills.” He suggested his son start looking at military options. His father had co-worker in the Coast Guard Reserve and suggested starting his search there.