I recently did the switch from AF to CG and can shed some light...
If you are O-2 and above you will recieve a commision as an O-2. The spending bill that just passed supposedly had a provision that said if you take a reduction in grade you will not take a reduction in pay. So, big bonus, you get less responsibilty but keep the same pay, I hope this is retroactive.
Check gocoastguard.com for all the official stuff. For C-130 bases we have Clearwater, FL;Sacramento, CA; Elizabeth City, NC; Barbers Point, HI, and Kodiak, Alaska. Falcon bases are Miami, FL; Corpus Christi TX; Cape Cod, MA; Mobile Al.
The CG is "critically manned" for fixed wing pilots right now, so chances are good. Most of the fixed wing DCA's I know have some C-130 time, but I did meet one former marine F-18 driver who is flying falcons.
Most of the requirements can be waived (age, time in service) if the CG wants you bad enough.
Home life is good, alot more stable then the other services.
PM me if anyone wants some more info...