New Maritime Center at Coast Guard Academy nearly complete

New Maritime Center at Coast Guard Academy nearly complete
An event pamphlet for the commissioning of the Maritime Center of Excellence, Oct. 12. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Abban) NEW LONDON, Conn. — A $25 million construction project is nearing completion at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that will transform the waterfront area of the 90-year-old campus. A ceremony and reception acknowledging the milestone was held at the...

CGA dedicates Emlen Tunnell Strength and Conditioning Center

CGA dedicates Emlen Tunnell Strength and Conditioning Center
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy held its official dedication ceremony for the state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center named after Coast Guardsman and former NFL great Emlen Tunnell, Sept. 25, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme) NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy held its official dedication ceremony for the state-of-the-art strength and conditioning...

Future Maritime Center of Excellence to transform CGA waterfront

Future Maritime Center of Excellence to transform CGA waterfront
Architectural rendering of the future Maritime Center of Excellence (MCOE) at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association) NEW LONDON, Conn. — A more than $23 million project is now underway at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that will transform the waterfront area of the 90-year-old campus. The future Maritime Center of Excellence...

Coast Guard Academy to honor 50th Anniversary of 1963 Champions Football Team

Coast Guard Academy to honor 50th Anniversary of 1963 Champions Football Team
Bears to wear “throwback” jerseys for their Sept. 21 game in honor of the only Academy team to complete an undefeated and untied regular season NEW LONDON, Conn.— The U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1963 champions football team, coached by NFL Hall of Famer Otto Graham, will be honored at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Sept. 20-21, 2013. The celebration will take center stage at CGA’s season home opener...

Coast Guard Academy to christen new research vessel

Coast Guard Academy to christen new research vessel
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The U.S. Coast Guard Academy will christen the Michael J. Greeley, a new research vessel, during a 5:30 p.m. ceremony April 26, 2013, at the campus waterfront. The vessel will greatly expand the academy’s capabilities to conduct oceanographic research that will enhance the marine science curriculum. The Michael J. Greeley is capable of performing long distance trips,...

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets take awards at international law conference in Italy

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets take awards at international law conference in Italy
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Two U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets were recently recognized for their proficiency in debating the law of armed conflict during the 12th Annual Law of Armed Conflict Competition for Service Academies in San Remo, Italy, this month. U.S. Coast Guard Academy First Class Cadets James Lord and Holli Bastinck participated in the event March 18 – 22, 2013. Lord and his teammate from...