Cyber Team BSides NYC Competition
Fresh off their victory at BSidesCT Capture the Flag Competition, the CGA Cyber Team claimed a 2nd place finish at this year’s BSides regional competition. Held in New York City on October 19, BSides is an annual cyber conference where cyber professionals compete and network. CGA fielded one Team of 14 members and took 2nd […]
Capturing Victory: The 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 […]
The Sky’s The Limit at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska: Summer Assignment Series
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 […]
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, […]
A Big Victory for CGA Cyber Team
As Coast Guard responsibilities continue to grow in the Cyber domain, one way the Academy is doing its part to support a Ready Workforce is through the Cyber Systems major and CGA Cyber Team. As the Academy prepares to graduate the fourth cohort of Cyber Systems majors in 2024, the CGA Cyber Team offers an […]
Say Hello To the Roboboat “Rookie Of The Year”
The results are in, and the Coast Guard Academy took home “Rookie of the Year” at this year’s Roboboat competition in Florida. Team CGA, comprised of First Class Cadets Edward Ratliff, Sierra Barbee and Ellie Hiigel, built and tested an autonomous boat to showcase in this year’s competition. “The goal of our project was to […]
Assignments Are In: Class of 2024 Billet Night
The wait is over for 1/c cadets at the Academy. It’s Billet Night! One of the defining moments in a cadet’s career, Billet Night is the unveiling of a cadet’s first assignment as a Coast Guard officer. Months prior to this ceremony, cadets submit their “dream sheet” of billets, hoping to get their top choice. […]
Cheers for the Champions
The Coast Guard Academy Cheerleading Team attended the Island Championships Competition in Wildwood, New Jersey this past weekend. The Team’s competition routine took months of planning, practice, and learning advanced skills. They competed in the Traditional College category, which allowed for flexibility with stunt and tumbling levels and placed first for “Traditional College” and “Grand […]
Demonstrating Courage in the Face of Danger
Mission Critical: To Lead and Inspire
Regimental Commander. Wrestling Team Captain. And now Cancer Fighter. First Class Cadet (1/c) Coy Spooner is a natural born leader. The Minot, North Dakota native graduated high school and dreamed of owning a cattle ranch in Wyoming. Little did he know his small-town vision would turn into humanitarian service aspirations at the Coast Guard Academy. […]
