Getting Hands-On: Celestial Navigation in Antarctica
A unique opportunity for two members of the Class of 2026 to conduct voyage planning calculations for an Antarctic cruise was on par with expectations of an afloat junior officer. Former Academy instructor, Tim Ciampaglio, recently took a cruise from Argentina to Antarctica to conduct “hand mathematical” celestial navigation or navigating by way of stars. […]
Coast Guard assists 3 aboard disabled sailing vessel off Vilano Beach
Coast Guard rescues 2 from capsized boat near Savannah
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 not done any physical training, I would have fallen behind and performed poorly. What was the most interesting […]
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 academies and wanted to see what the Coast Guard has to offer. I wish to learn what branch […]
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 running was already in good shape. I scored well on the PFE so in that respect, it paid […]
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 high school, I became interested in pursuing the service myself. My freshman year I spent a lot of […]
Gwen Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Stressful, chaotic, and disorienting. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? Yes, it did. I feel that I performed well on the PFE and could keep up with all the physical requirements that were asked of me. It made this week a little […]
Gwen Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I’ve always been interested in the Academy, even from a young age. My dad went to the Academy and hearing about his experience and the opportunities he had at CGA and after he graduated is the main reason why I want to […]
Coast Guard crew offloads more than $158 million worth of narcotics in San Diego
