Howdy y’all. I’m happy to be back and will be more active here in time. In my first/last post I mentioned how I was going to begin dive school in June. However, the school I planned to attend in Goodyear, AZ closed their doors to civilians. Fortunately, the school recommended going to The Ocean Corporation in Houston, TX, and I’ll be moving there in about 3 weeks to begin their program October 13th; I’m beyond ecstatic to begin this new adventure. With that said, if anyone is in the Houston area and wants to connect, it would be great to meet some new people who are active in the industry and dive community. Here’s to a new chapter 🍻🇺🇸

Hi Everyone, I’m Joshua Brandlen. I’m not yet a diver, however my schooling begins in late June this year. My career goal is to see more of the world by picking up international contracts for sat diving, then open a dive shop of my own. In the meantime, what I’d like to get from this community is a reliable network who can share its industry knowledge and experience. I’ll look forward to sharing my journey with you all. Thanks for putting this together Jed. 🙏🏽

​I just wanted to take a second to say I’m genuinely glad you’ve joined us here. ​Whether you want to participate in chats or just stay in the background, this is going to be the place where we can all learn something new. ​Commercial diving is a small world, and it can be a tough one to navigate when you’re starting out or trying to figure out your next move. I started this group because I believe the best way to get ahead is by sharing the stuff you can't just find in a textbook—the real-world, "on-the-deck" experience that actually keeps you safe and successful. ​This community is yours. Whether you are here to ask your first "dumb" question or you’re a veteran here to give back and mentor the next generation, thank you for being a part of this. Your presence here makes the industry more informed and safer for everyone. ​If you’re up for it, drop a quick comment below: ​What’s your current goal in the diving world? ​What’s one thing you’re hoping to get out of this group? ​No pressure, just glad to have you with us. ​— Jed | CommercialDivingFAQ