Station/Boat Location~
USCGC FIREBUSH (180')
Date there~
July 2002 - present
Weather~
very windy and unpredictable
Military facilities~
largest CG base in the world with commissary, gym, theater, pizza parlor, bowling alley
Medical~
CG clinic or in town
Housing~
base housing available with many new units; some choose to buy in town
Shopping~
no malls; small, tourist stores
Fun Activities~
any outdoor activity such as fishing, hiking, biking, running, viewing wildlife; swimming at the base pool, bowling, etc
Child Care/Schools~
CDC on base, Peterson Elementary within walking distance of housing, several private schools in town
Adult Schools~
Kodiak College; not much for bachelor or master's degree
Additional Info~
Kodiak is a unique place with eagles every where in the winter, whales in the spring, bears in the summer. It is an island, and with that comes the "end of the road" syndrome. It is important to take the free C-130 flights to Anchorage as much as possible to be in "the real world" to survive happily here. You will be amazed some days and other days wondering why you agreed to be stationed here. Overall, it is worth it.
Happy Trails!
Homeport AK
USCGC FIREBUSH (180')
Date there~
July 2002 - present
Weather~
very windy and unpredictable
Military facilities~
largest CG base in the world with commissary, gym, theater, pizza parlor, bowling alley
Medical~
CG clinic or in town
Housing~
base housing available with many new units; some choose to buy in town
Shopping~
no malls; small, tourist stores
Fun Activities~
any outdoor activity such as fishing, hiking, biking, running, viewing wildlife; swimming at the base pool, bowling, etc
Child Care/Schools~
CDC on base, Peterson Elementary within walking distance of housing, several private schools in town
Adult Schools~
Kodiak College; not much for bachelor or master's degree
Additional Info~
Kodiak is a unique place with eagles every where in the winter, whales in the spring, bears in the summer. It is an island, and with that comes the "end of the road" syndrome. It is important to take the free C-130 flights to Anchorage as much as possible to be in "the real world" to survive happily here. You will be amazed some days and other days wondering why you agreed to be stationed here. Overall, it is worth it.
Happy Trails!
Homeport AK
