User:CoastieNav/sandbox

CoastieNav is the screen-name used by Jeff S. Harris, AT2(ret), USCG Avionics Technician and C-130 Navigator. Jeff served in the US Army (FL National Guard as an infantryman and later transferred to active duty in the US Coast Guard in 1989. He was first stationed at the Support Center in Elizabeth City, NC, where he was assigned to the Boiler House. His goal from Day 1 was to enter the aviation branch and become an Avionics Technician, which he did in 1991. From there, Jeff was transferred to USCG Air Station Clearwater in Clearwater, FL. He first flew as a aircrew trainee, earning his wings and the official aircrew designation later that year.