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Minding the Store (04:46)

Storekeeper 3rd Class Anitra Lyle discusses her travels to Africa and life on a boat.

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Storekeeper 3rd Class Anitra Lyle discusses her travels to Africa and life on a boat. As a storekeeper, she tracks inventory, handles shipping and receiving and maintains accounts.

Coast Guard ratings cover four groups: Deck and Ordnance, Hull and Engineering, Aviation and Administrative and Scientific. The rating you will have depends on your ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) results and your prior work experience.

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