Hello! My name is Zach Stone, and I am pumped to be your Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program Manager.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I took the oath of service as part of the Coast Guard Academy Scholars program the summer of 2016, and then again as a swab the summer of 2017. I am now a proud graduate of the Class of 2021 and could not be happier with my career decision.

Before my present assignment, I was stationed on CGC ESCANABA, a 270-foot Medium Endurance cutter out of Portsmouth, VA where I served as the Assistant Navigator and the Law Enforcement Officer. Onboard ESCANABA I had the unique opportunity to conduct a wide variety of the Coast Guard’s missions ranging from living marine resources enforcement, drug interdiction, search & rescue, marine safety, and alien & migrant interdiction ranging from the Arctic Ocean, Caribbean, and Eastern Pacific. I most recently served as an Admissions Officer, helping students and their families decide if the Academy was right for them, before transitioning to my role as Scholars Program Manager.

I look forward to working with you and your family to decide how the Coast Guard Academy fits into your future. I hope to speak with you soon!