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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes 302 young women and men to the Class of 2026 for Day One, June 27, 2022. Day One marks the start of Swab Summer, an intensive seven-week program that prepares students for military and Academy life. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

July 5, 2022

CGA welcomes the largest number of women in an incoming class

In the Class of 2026, 43% of the incoming students are women

The Coast Guard Academy honored five retired academic and professional faculty members who are now professors emeriti, April 22, 2022. Professor Emeritus members have made significant contributions to the Academy and are frequently sought for their advice and counsel as well as maintaining a professional affiliation with the institution. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

May 27, 2022

Coast Guard Academy honors longtime former professors

Honoring Academy instructors

First Class Cadet Manuel Gutierrez Rodriguez, an international cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy, participates in an interview on campus in New London, Conn., March 21, 2022. Rodriguez will be returning to his home nation of Mexico after commissioning with the Class of 2022, which has the highest number of international students in history. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

May 16, 2022

A Long Way From Home: International cadets accept challenge and find support at the CGA

Graduating international students share Academy experience.

A U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet, a member of the Academy's cyber team looks at his computer while participating in the National Security Agency's (NSA) annual cyber exercise (NCX), here, Mar. 31, 2022. The Academy's cyber team won third place out of 12 total teams. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

April 18, 2022

Coast Guard Academy Participates in NSA Cyber Exercise 2022

Practicing cyber security with higher institutions.

Lt. Brianna Townsend is the final Coast Guard commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Wrangell, which was decommissioned March 22, 2022, after approximately 33 years of service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

March 30, 2022

Inspiration and experiences shared from a new generation

Women share their experiences of mentorship, leadership, and service.

U.S. Coast Guard cadet 1/c Olivia Kamwela, co-president of the Academy's Genesis Council, poses for an environmental portrait on the front steps of Hamilton Hall, Jan. 28. Kamwela posed for a feature photoshoot and social media campaign to be shared on the Academy's social media in early February. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Feb. 28, 2022

Creating a more diverse academy class through mentoring

The Coast Guard Academy’s Minority Outreach Team connects with aspiring cadets, lends hand through academic career

Five extraordinary leaders representing the U.S. Coast Guard were honored for their excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) during the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C.

Feb. 25, 2022

Coast Guard personnel honored for excellence in STEM at Black Engineer of the Year Awards Global Competitiveness Conference

Coast Guard honors excellence in STEM

Merle Smith, a 1966 Coast Guard Academy graduate, was the first African-American graduate of the academy. He went on to become a distinguished combat officer in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star Medal. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 25, 2022

The Long Blue Line: A look at the Coast Guard Academy producing minority Coast Guard officers for 80 years

The United States Coast Guard has had a history of ethnic diversity that rivals all other federal agencies. Therefore, it is only fitting that we should document the diversity history of the Coast Guard Academy, which has produced minority officers for 80 years.The Coast Guard first opened up the academy to minority trainees during World War II. In

Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, returns a salute render from Coast Guard Rear Adm. Bill Kelly, Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, Jan. 20, 2022. Nakasone visited the Coast Guard Academy to discuss the vitality of cyber security infrastructure in an increasingly technological world with both senior leadership and cadets. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Feb. 23, 2022

The CGA and the new operational domain

The Coast Guard Academy will soon commission its first Cyber Systems graduates later this academic year.

Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Carroll speaks to the U.S. and Coast Guard Cyber Commands about the importance of cyber security March 6, 2020, aboard the Spirit of Norfolk. During his speech, Carroll spoke about the challenges of maintaining a strong cyber security posture for Coast Guard Sector Virginia. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Shannon Kearney)

Jan. 14, 2022

New direct commissioning for Coast Guard cyber officers offers new opportunities to serve

Direct commissioning opportunity will help to meet critical specialty need