Clayton Stock: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. What Swab Summer is like. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing that I learned is that if you have a desire to go to flight school you are guaranteed to […]
Denzel McWhite: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. Inspiring. Realistic. Fun. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I found the dedication and support of the professors profound. It was clear the professors were there specifically to help us succeed. The small […]
Colby Stock: Post-AIM Interview

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Not what I was expecting. 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 didn’t already know was that the major you choose does not affect the […]
Clayton Stock: Pre-AIM Interview

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I was introduced to the Coast Guard Academy through a family friend who is a cadet at the Academy (Class of 2026). He invited my family and I to come and visit the Academy. While there he showed us the campus and told us all about […]
Denzel McWhite: Pre-AIM Interview

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My dad is an Academy graduate and hearing his stories through the years put the Academy on the map for me. Although his stories intrigued me, it wasn’t until I toured the campus that I felt CGA was for me. What is the #1 thing you’ve […]
Colby Stock: Pre-AIM Interview

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard of the Coast Guard Academy through my dad’s good friend whose son is a rising 2/c at the Academy. He gave me a tour of the campus and I loved it. Ever since I toured the campus, I’ve had my heart set on going […]
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 […]