So You Want To Be A Coast Guard Marine Inspector with MSSD4 Birdwell from Training Center Yorktown, VA

<p>Today I spoke with Coast Guard Marine Inspector MSSD4 Birdwell from Training Center Yorktown, VA about his career, what Coast Guard marine inspections entails, and the path to becoming an inspector.  </p><p>The Inspections and Investigations Branch provides regional oversight to the following programs:</p><p>• Safety, security, and marine environmental protection inspections<br>• Port State control programs<br>• Investigation of marine casualties and accidents<br>• Oversight and coordination for controlling the introduction of aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes or Western Rivers system.</p>