Coast Guard medevacs 52-year-old from cruise ship offshore Galveston,Texas
Coast Guard, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 20 migrants from sinking vessel in Atlantic Ocean
Welcome to Another School Year!
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some of the things I didn’t know before I started the school year a few months ago. Knowing some of these could make your life a little less stressful when you get here. After Swab Summer, […]
Marinn Peters: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I gained valuable insights about the Academy that were previously unknown to me. One notable discovery is that during 2nd class (2/c) year, cadets at the Coast […]
Gianna Banducci: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intimidating, Exhausting, Connections, and Structured. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing I learned about the Academy that I did not fully understand is what SWAB Summer is all about. My […]
The Sky’s The Limit at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska: Summer Assignment Series
Nothing short of amazing. That was 1/c Ella Dreier’s first impression of Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. Upon entering the station for her summer assignment, Dreier was welcomed by an inviting staff, picturesque mountain scenery and an expansive lineup of MH-60T Jayhawks and HC-130 cargo planes. “I always loved flying and did a solo […]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Professor Wins National Science Foundation Grant to Advance Undergraduate Research
Gianna Banducci: Pre-AIM Interview
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard about the Coast Guard Academy from a senior student at Ramey Unit School last year. What is the #1 thing you’ve done to prepare for AIM so far? The #1 thing I have done to prepare for AIM so far is my physical fitness. […]
Marinn Peters: Pre-AIM Interview
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My first encounter with the Coast Guard Academy occurred during my extensive research on various aviation programs. While most aviation programs share similarities, the Coast Guard Academy stood out due to its exceptional diversity and opportunities in the field of aviation. Aspiring to become a pilot, […]
A Way FORWARD for 1/c Mackenzie Bucki: Summer Assignment Series
When it came to her summer assignment, 1/c Mackenzie Bucki got the opposite of what she requested. Instead of a small, patrol boat in the Pacific, she got a 270-foot ship in the Atlantic. The USCGC FORWARD, based in Norfolk, VA, is a medium endurance cutter focusing on migrant and drug interdiction. “For this patrol, […]
