The Coast Guard's Direct Commission Engineer Program

<p>Today I had the pleasure of interviewing LCDR Brian Siemiatkowski and LT Michael Figliotti both of whom are graduates of the Coast Guard's Direct Commission Engineer Program.  We spoke about their decision to pursue the Coast Guard, their desire to apply to the DCE program, career progression, opportunities, and much more.  I hope you enjoy this conversation and that it may help someone considering this path make an informed decision. </p><p>Click here to learn more about the DCE program: <a href="https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer-opportunities/programs/direct-commission-engineer-dce">Direct Commission Engineer (DCE) | GoCoastGuard.com</a></p><p>Legal Disclaimer:</p><p>As a reminder, the views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.  </p>