Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit New York City

Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit New York City
Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle file photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed NEW YORK — The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in New York City, Saturday. The Eagle is scheduled to moor at Pier 17 in Manhattan, adjacent to the South Street Seaport Museum, and will be open for free public tours. Tours are scheduled to be available...

Coast Guard Academy holds change of command ceremony

Coast Guard Academy holds change of command ceremony
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan takes part in a change of command ceremony at the United States Coast Guard Academy May 26, 2023. Rear Adm. Michael Johnston relieved Rear Adm. Bill Kelly as the superintendent. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme) New London, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy hosted a Change of Command ceremony on campus, May 26, 2023. Leadership...

At the top of her class

At the top of her class
Coast Guard Ens. Christine Groves delivers a speech at the Coast Guard Academy during the 142nd Commencement Exercises May 17, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Abban) NEW LONDON – Life as a cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is not meant to be easy. So, when a student earns a near perfect grade point average and receives two prestigious scholarships to pursue...

Coast Guard Academy Commencement

Coast Guard Academy Commencement
NEW LONDON – Two-hundred and thirty-five ensigns were graduated and commissioned for service at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 17. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas delivered the keynote address during the 142nd commencement exercises on Cadet Memorial Field. The Class of 2023 arrived at the Academy on July 1, 2019. The class motto is Omnes Simul, which means “All...

DHS Secretary Mayorkas to deliver keynote address at Academy commencement

DHS Secretary Mayorkas to deliver keynote address at Academy commencement
NEW LONDON, Conn. – U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver the keynote address during the graduation ceremonies at the Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 17. The Secretary will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of Coast Guard leaders, on their hard work and dedication, and wish them fair winds and following seas in their future endeavors. The 142nd Commencement...

Moving forward from the past – Impacting the future

Moving forward from the past - Impacting the future
Reworked Illustator Graphic By CWO Scott Epperson NEW LONDON, Conn. – Nearly 90 years after a racist incident, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the keepers of the legacy of an African-American trailblazer are partnering together to learn from the past and uplift the leaders of the future. In 1934, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy was scheduled to host a basketball game against Connecticut State College...

Coast Guard to be featured service for NY Veterans Day Parade

Coast Guard to be featured service for NY Veterans Day Parade
Members of Coast Guard Sector New York stand at attention while marching in the New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America’s Parade, Nov. 11, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Iannazzo-Simmons) NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is slated to be the featured service during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan Friday, and is scheduled to host additional events...

A Humbling and Gratifying Honor

A Humbling and Gratifying Honor
Retired Capt. James Hubbard receives applause as he is formally inducted into the Hall of Heroes Wall of Gallantry memorial at the Coast Guard Academy, October 21st, 2022. Hubbard was formally recognized for his efforts during two helicopter rescues that he played an integral role in during his Coast Guard career. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme) NEW LONDON, Conn....

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...