Happy Flag Day!
Posted 1 month ago
A survivor is pulled aboard a U.S. Coast Guard boat after his ship was hit during the Normandy landings, circa June 6th 1944.
Posted 1 month ago
First official college visit 😊✌🚣 #USCGA #Conneticut #Military #OneLove
Spring has finally sprung onboard USCGA and it IS a beautiful day out today!
Posted 1 month ago
130415-081 Take Back the Night by US Coast Guard Academy on Flickr.
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Hamilton Hall’s clock tower is illuminated April 15, 2013 as U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets and officer candidates hold a “Take Back the Night” rally in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The rally included a march across campus and a special performance by the Cadet Glee Club.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.
Posted 1 month ago
The Women’s Reserve of the Coast Guard (SPARS) was created on Nov. 23, 1942 “to expedite the war effort by providing for releasing officers and men for duty at sea and their replacement by women in the shore establishment of the Coast Guard”. Women were not to serve outside the continental United States, and no woman, officer or enlisted, could issue orders to any male serviceman. The first 153 enlisted SPARs and 15 SPAR officers were former WAVES who agreed to be discharged from the Navy and join the Coast Guard.
Posted 1 month ago
This spring 48 A-school students set sail from Charleston, S.C., alongside officer candidates from both Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Basic Officer Training. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory Mendenhall.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Posted 2 months ago
3/c Taylor Tennyson and 1/c Josh Surgeon left Foxwood Casino tonight as NCBA National Champs. Taylor won best fighter in the 147- heavyweight division, and Coast Guard came in 3rd overall. It was a winning night for America, as USAFA placed 2nd, and USMA won 1st place. It was a great night with friends, rocking school pride and losing our voices for these two boys (men). Go Bears!
Posted 2 months ago
USCGC Thetis out of Key West, FL One of my good friends will be reporting to this ship this summer.
Posted 2 months ago
Posted 3 months ago
T-Minus four days until I find out what I’ll be doing with the first two years of my career… here goes nothing…
Posted 3 months ago
A Journey To A Decision: Here’s the story. I’m on my way back from the Academy Experience at...
Here’s the story. I’m on my way back from the Academy Experience at the USCGA. I’ve been accepted to the naval academy, coast guard academy, and navy rotc. I wanted to visit both academies just to see what fit me better because I’d be more than willing to dedicate my time and career towards either…
Glad to hear you’ve decided to join our ranks. I’m glad you got a chance to truly experience the Academy. Doing it during AIM is one thing, but it only really prepares you for Swab Summer, which in the grand scheme of things, is but a blink of the eye in your Academy Experience. Having spent almost four years here now, and on the cusp of graduation, I almost envy you, just about to embark on your journey.
Almost… but not quite enough to start it over again. One Academy experience, no matter how great, is more than enough for anyone.
Posted 4 months ago
I’ve decided that the Coast Guard is the Canada of the military. Underestimated, under-appreciated, and strangely polite at odd times.
I usually just say it’s the redheaded step Child of the US Military… but I like this description so much more!
This is a non-official blog centered around the USCG. I am a member of the United States Coast Guard, currently a cadet at the USCGA slated to graduate in 2013. My posts will center around the United States Coast Guard and the Academy. Please feel free to ask me any questions about the USCG, the Academy or in general, and I will do my best to answer them.God Bless and Semper Paratus
Go Bears, Go 2013.
A note: The personal views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily express the views and opinions of the Commandant, the United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security or the United States Government.
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