AIM Blogs
Clayton Stock: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. What Swab Summer is like. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing that
Denzel McWhite: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. Inspiring. Realistic. Fun. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I found the dedication and support
Colby Stock: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Not what I was expecting. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing I learned
Clayton Stock: Pre-AIM Interview
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I was introduced to the Coast Guard Academy through a family friend who is a cadet at the Academy (Class of 2026). He invited my family and I
Denzel McWhite: Pre-AIM Interview
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My dad is an Academy graduate and hearing his stories through the years put the Academy on the map for me. Although his stories intrigued me, it wasn’t
Colby Stock: Pre-AIM Interview
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard of the Coast Guard Academy through my dad’s good friend whose son is a rising 2/c at the Academy. He gave me a tour of the
Layla Ernst: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Difficult. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? The training I did assisted me in not falling behind the other AIM members. If I had
Layla Ernst: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I have known for a while that I want to become an officer in the military. I am working through applying to the service
Lily Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Extremely real. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? It definitely did! Prior to attending AIM, I focused mainly on pushups and sit-ups while my
Lily Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? Growing up I was surrounded by all things Coast Guard as my dad went to the Academy himself and served for many years. In
- Ivan Cuadrado | August 7, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A VERY messy hair day. What was the most...
- Ivan Cuadrado | August 3, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Originally I had been flirting with the idea of going into...
- Jose Uscanga | July 31, 2026
I recently had the privilege of spending an intense and rewarding week in New London, CT, participating in the United...
- Jose Uscanga | July 27, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Attending Culver Military Academy and serving in the military leadership structure...
- Maricela Caceres-Bricheno | July 24, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging, inspiring, unforgettable, motivating, rewarding. What was the most...
- Maricela Caceres-Bricheno | July 20, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? As I researched careers that combine leadership, service, and a connection...
- Phoenix Booker | July 20, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A necessary challenge. What was the most interesting thing...
- Phoenix Booker | July 13, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through a video by...
- Emma MacCartney | July 10, 2026
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Challenging, revealing, and fun experience. What was the most interesting...
- Emma MacCartney | July 6, 2026
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through my grandfather. He...
