Coast Guard Academy continues to rank among the nation’s top colleges
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy ranks among the nation’s top institutions of higher learning according to major college rankings.
This year the academy once again ranked #1 in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North, and the Best Regional College North categories in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges magazine. The academy was also ranked #12 in both...
Fall Regimental Reviews Scheduled at Coast Guard Academy
Coast Guard Academy Regimental Review file photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Corps of Cadets is scheduled to march in six regimental reviews during the Fall semester.
The community is invited to attend the drills, which are free and open to the public. Bleachers are available and located in front of Hamilton Hall with a view of the...
Former Astronaut returns to teach at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, STS-115 mission specialist, participates in the second of three scheduled sessions of extravehicular activity for the shuttle crew. Burbank is returning to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to serve as a Professor of Practice in the Mechanical Engineering program.
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Former astronaut, and retired Capt. Dan Burbank is returning to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy...
Coast Guard Academy celebrates 232nd Coast Guard Birthday
Rear Adm. William G. Kelly cuts birthday cake at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, Aug 4, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Auxiliarist David Lau.)
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard Academy celebrated the 232nd Coast Guard birthday at Hamilton Hall, Thursday, Aug 4.
Rear Admiral Bill Kelly, Michael E. Passero, Mayor of New London, State Representative Anthony Nolan, academy...
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to offer public tours in New York City
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle transits down the Savannah River. (U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson)
NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in New York, Friday.
The Eagle will moor at Pier 86 in Manhattan, adjacent to the Intrepid Air & Space Museum Aug. 5-7, and will be open for free public tours.
Tours...
Coast Guard Academy welcomes Class of 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes 303 young women and men to the Class of 2026 for Day One, June 27, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomed aboard 303 young women and men into the incoming Class of 2026 for Day One, Monday, June 27.
Day One marks the traditional start of Swab Summer, an intense seven-week...
Coast Guard Academy hosts SPARs birthday celebration
Reworked Illustator Graphic By CWO Scott Epperson
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard Academy celebrated the 101st birthday celebration of Chief Petty Officer Mary Stewart, a veteran of the Coast Guard Semper Paratus Always Ready Women’s Reserves (SPARs), at the Cmdr. Merle J. Smith Consolidated Club, Friday, June 24.
From 1943 to 1946 Stewart served as a yeoman in the SPARs. The first two years...
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to arrive in Key West, Florida
Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle file photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed
KEY WEST, Fla. — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall Ship, is scheduled to arrive in Key West, Thursday, at Mallory Square.
The Eagle will be open for free and public tours on the following dates and times:
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Military (active and retired) and first...
Coast Guard Academy graduates record number of officers
The Coast Guard Academy graduated 252 new officers along with nine international students during the 141st Commencement Exercises May 18, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Mr. David Lau)
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduated 252 new officers along with nine international students with keynote speaker Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance during the 141st Commencement...
