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 opportunities in the field of aviation. Aspiring to become a pilot, I am convinced […]
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, […]
America’s Tall Ship’ returns to New London

Antonio Carmona: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intense and nerve-racking. 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 was the many different opportunities to travel around the world. Whether it’s through international studies or […]
Abby Converse: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in 5 words or less? This will be tough. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? One of the most interesting things I learned about the Academy was a more in-depth look at the variety of majors. Specifically, that there […]
U.S. Coast Guard assists Kiribati with rescue of 2 people aboard damaged sailboat

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters near Horn Island, Mississippi

Antonio Carmona: Pre-AIM Interview

What made you apply to AIM? A friend of mine attended AIM last year and told me all about it. After that conversation I decided to do some research. I learned AIM is as close as it gets to the real thing. I applied to AIM because I wanted to experience what it takes to […]