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LT David Anderson

David Anderson

I grew up an “Army brat” and call Goose Creek, SC home. During my time in high school, I was unsure of what I wanted to be in the future. I did not know of the Coast Guard until my junior year. Looking back and realizing how much I have accomplished in these 10 years since receiving my appointment, I do not regret that decision.

I started my Coast Guard journey by attending Marion Military Institute, as part of the Scholars Program. Upon receiving my appointment to CGA, I spent the next four years grinding at the Academy as a Management major & member of the men’s basketball team. I served as team captain my senior season, and we were able to travel to Puerto Rico and have our game broadcasted on ESPN as part of the Annual Armed Forces Classic Games.

Upon receiving my commission in 2015, I reported as a Deck Watch Officer aboard USCGC HARRIET LANE. While onboard CGC HARRIET LANE, we conducted patrols in the Caribbean and Atlantic.

My second tour was as Executive Officer of USCGC DONALD HORSLEY. My collateral duties included Lead Boarding Officer & Pursuit Mission Commander. During that time, I led four pursuits that resulted in seizures of over 2400 kgs of cocaine. Followed by a staff tour at the Eleventh Coast Guard District Intelligence Branch.

On August 21, 2022, I commissioned USCGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN JR (WPC 1147) in New York City, as the “Plankowning” Commanding Officer. USCGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN JR is a Fast Response Cutter homeported in Manama, Bahrain, in support of the mission of U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. During my time on USCGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN JR, I completed OPERATION Husky, the 12,000NM transit from Key West, Florida to Manama, Bahrain. During OPERATION Husky, CGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN JR was critical in multiple international engagements with foreign nations in the US Navy 6th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. These nations include Spain, Algeria, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Israel & Egypt.

On June 15 2023, I assumed the duties and responsibilities of Commanding Officer of USCGC DANIEL TARR (WPC 1136) homeported in Galveston, Texas.

Aside from being a Permanent Cutterman, I am a loving son and brother. I enjoy playing and watching sports, working out, and building computers. I am always willing and able to answer any questions about your plans and how the Coast Guard Academy can help you achieve all your future goals.

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Sponsor Family Application

Thank you for submitting your application to be part of the Sponsor Family Program. Your application will be processed in the upcoming week. Coast Guard Academy’s policy on background screening now requires all adults (everyone 18 and older living in the home) who volunteer to mentor, teach, coach or sponsor cadets, whether on or off Coast Guard Academy grounds, to be screened every 5 years. They are required to provide personal information (name, birth date and social security number) for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.

The Security Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, CWO2 Gina Polkowski, is overseeing this process. Her email is: Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.

Sponsor Family designations fall into several different categories. Below are the guidelines to help you determine how best to meet the background screening requirement:

  1. If you are Coast Guard active duty you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
  2. If you are a Civilian working for the Coast Guard you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
  3. If you are non-Coast Guard Active Duty, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at  Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
  4. If you are non-Coast Guard civilian who has a current security clearance or National Agency check, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at  Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
  5. All civilians in the families who are 18 years or older and do not have a security clearance or a National Agency Check are required to be vetted through Mind Your Business, the third party vendor hired by the Coast Guard Academy for the vetting process.

After you complete your application, please e-mail the Sponsor Family Program Coordinator at CadetFamilySponsorProgram@uscga.edu. In your e-mail, you must include the e-mail address and phone number of every adult living in the home. The Sponsor Family Coordinator will then initiate the background check process and you will receive an email with further instructions.

Important things to note:

There is a Sponsor Family Training that is a one-hour training which we ask sponsors to attend once every four years. This training is designed to give you an overview of the program, what is expected of you as a sponsor, and what you can expect from your cadets. This training will also help familiarize you with the cadet regulations onboard CGA. You will be notified via e-mail once the training is scheduled.

The matching process of swabs to families will occur during July and August. Please bear with us and remain flexible through this process. There will be a meet and greet scheduled on Campus, typically in late August. This will give families an opportunity to formally meet their cadet if they have not already done so. Details on this will also be via email.

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