Civil Engineering: Celebrating 50 Years at The Coast Guard Academy
It’s no wonder why the civil engineering (CE) major is celebrating 50 years at the Academy. Since its inception as a major in 1973, CE has graduated approximately 25 cadets each year. Earning a CE degree from the Academy means: Being some of the most satisfied and in-demand professionals Applying to graduate school after 2 […]
Coast Guard Station Ketchikan boat crew medevacs man from vessel near Pennock Island, Alaska
U.S. Coast Guard, Federated States of Micronesia National Police conduct at-sea engagements to combat illegal fishing, strengthen skills
The Wait Is Over: 1/c Jose Hernandez’s Billet Night Experience
One of the culminating experiences of a cadet’s First Class (senior) year—Billet Night. It’s the ceremony where cadets receive their first assignments upon graduation. Cadets submit a “dream sheet” of their top assignment choices weeks prior. They await Billet Night to see where they will be headed as newly-commissioned officers. What did you consider when […]
Coast Guard rescues 2 people aboard disabled sailboat 30 miles off Freeport, Texas
Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger near Venice, Louisiana
Julia Striker: Post-AIM Interview
What were your first impressions? Nervous; but I started to calm down when I got to look around the beautiful campus and meet everyone in my platoon. But once the cadre came in and took us to Chase Hall, that’s when I realized that it was “go time” and I no longer had time to […]
Danbury senior to attend Coast Guard Academy
Julia Striker: Pre-AIM Interview
What are your expectations going into AIM? That I will be challenged, create relationships with the people around me and learn what teamwork means. How have you prepared? In addition to my six-day per week swim practice schedule, I began incorporating more dryland work to prepare for the daily physical demands of AIM, and the […]
Coast Guard medevacs crewmember from fishing vessel 180 miles south of Pensacola, Florida
