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Capturing Victory: The CGA Cyber Team

CGA Cyber Team

The United States Coast Guard Academy Cyber Team made a powerful statement at the 2024 BSides Connecticut (BSidesCT) Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, clinching 1st, 3rd, and 4th place in a thrilling showcase of skill and teamwork. Held at Western Connecticut State University, this year’s event brought together a diverse group of cybersecurity enthusiasts. “BSidesCT […]

Marinn Peters: Post-AIM Interview

Marinn Peters

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

Gianna Banducci

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

cadets in a CG helo

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 […]

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