Back to Top. As an active-duty member in the Coast Guard, you'll be privy to a benefits package that is largely unheard of for most people just starting out.College tuition assistance, housing and meal allowance, free health, dental and eye care, and 30 days paid vacation are just the beginning of the benefits offered.ree Travel: As a member of the Coast Guard, you may get the opportunity to travel far and wide as part of your job. Not only will you get to see new places, you'll do it on our dime.