Find the best financial services for you at: SMARTFINANCESOLUTIONS.NET - Can I join the Coast Guard with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy that is cleared? - So I stepped on my pride and did what I didn't want to do ..I filed for bankruptcy, Chapter 7, in January 2009. It was cleared and everything was discharged in May 2009. I am now interested in joining the United States Coast Guard Active Duty in 2011 sometime. I am curious if this is going to impact my enlistment. I have read numerous online entries, they all clash though. I saw a video on YouTube by a lawyer that states Active Duty military can file for bankruptcy and it won't jeopardize their job. If that is so, how is it any different with someone who has a cleared bankruptcy that wants to enlist?
I understand this will interfere with security clearances. I am willing to deal with that to serve in the Coast Guard. Any recruiters, any advice? Please no trolls that are here to advertise or scorn me for having a bankruptcy. -