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Alumni from the United States Coast Guard Academy Class of 1981 commemorate their fallen classmate Lt. j.g. Keith Culver with the dedication of an accessibility ramp entering Billard Hall on campus, Friday Oct. 1, 2021. The ramp is the first project in a new accessibility initiative being undertaken by the Class of 1981. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo by Austin Gao)

Oct. 19, 2021

Nestled amongst the 103-acre campus of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are a variety of memorials and plaques, each with its own story about a moment or person in the service’s history. Recently a plaque was added recognizing a different story, one of a bear keeper and a class’ continued commitment to each other.During a recent alumni reunion, retired

Oct. 18, 2021

Enlisted members: Consider applying to the Coast Guard Academy

Attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Enlisted Select Opportunity Program virtual or in person

Paul Duddy, freelance photographer at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, photographs football players, Sept 18, 2021. Duddy has supported the Academy with his photography for over 16 years. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo by Brad Clift)

Sept. 22, 2021

Paul Duddy: The official unofficial photographer of the Coast Guard Academy

Averaging between 1,500 and 2,000 pictures a day, Duddy’s photography helps tell the cadet story in a way not previously possible.

The Coast Guard Academy revealed a new uniform for their football team, Sep. 14, 2021. The new uniforms honor the legacy of United States Life-Saving Service Station 17 from Pea Island, North Carolina. Pea Island was the first life saving station to be manned by an all black crew, including keeper Capt. Richard Etheridge. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Aux. David Lau)

Sept. 15, 2021

Legacy Lives On: How and why the Coast Guard Academy is honoring the history of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station

Remembering our history, honoring our legacy

Lt. William Singletary, operations officer aboard the Cutter Eagle, moving pallets summer 2021. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Sept. 2, 2021

Reserve officer active duty integration explained

How does a “traditional” drilling reserve officer integrate into active duty?

Wendy Chaves, head of the Office of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation and Innovation was presented a Coast Guard Civilian Service Commendation Medal by Rear Adm. J.M. Kelly for her work to establish a Coast Guard detachment at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) July 28, 2021.

Sept. 2, 2021

Bravo Zulu: Coast Guard civilian recognized for work establishing DIU detachment, and more

Bravo Zulu: Coast Guard civilian recognized for work establishing DIU detachment; Honoring a 50-year career of teaching music to Coast Guard cadets; Many firsts for Coast Guard Women recognized during Women’s Equality Day event.

Dr. Sharon Zelmanowtiz is recognized as a 2021 Women of Color (WOC) STEM Technology All-Star for helping to foster the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Serving as an inspiration to many at the CGA for almost 30 years, Zelmanowtiz continues to advise and mentor countless the future leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

Aug. 26, 2021

Engineering your success: Dr. Sharon Zelmanowitz

CGA celebrates the first permanent female faculty member in engineering who also became the first female Dean of Engineering.

Official photo of Capt. Charles Ward “Tommy” Thomas, who patrolled cutters on the top of the world, on the bottom of the world, while also studying the contents of the world. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Aug. 20, 2021

The Long Blue Line: A Coast Guard scientist, maritime war hero, and polar icebreaker skipper

Tommy Thomas patrolled cutters on the top of the world, on the bottom of the world, while also studying the contents of the world.

Professor Janet McLeavey at her retirement ceremony, Aug. 11, 2021. McLeavey became the first female faculty member to be employed by the Coast Guard Academy in 1974 and subsequently served for 37 years. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban).

Aug. 19, 2021

First to lead the way

Trailblazing faculty member was the first female professor at CGA

Adm. Charles W. Ray has been named the next Tyler Chair in Leadership Studies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, which facilitates leadership development across all programs at the Academy. Ray is expected to begin his duties later this year after relieving Adm. Thad Allen, who served as the 23rd Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2006 to 2010 and has held the chair since 2014. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Aux. David Lau)

Aug. 19, 2021

Admiral Ray named next Tyler Chair in Leadership Studies at CGA

Adm. Charles W. Ray has been named the next Tyler Chair in Leadership Studies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.Ray, who retired as the vice commandant of the Coast Guard earlier this year, previously served as the Pacific Area commander and has held flag assignments as the Deputy Pacific Area commander, and commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard