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USCG Academy

U.S. Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard Academy is a military service academy located in New London, Connecticut. It is responsible for training future officers for the US Coast Guard. Cadets at the Academy undergo rigorous academic, physical, and professional training to prepare them for leadership roles in the Coast Guard. Graduates of the Academy go on to serve as commissioned officers in the Coast Guard, protecting and serving the nation's maritime interests.

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In 1910, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service School of Instruction was established in New Bedford, Massachusetts, marking the beginning of what would become the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
The Academy moved to its current location in New London, Connecticut in 1932, where it continues to train future Coast Guard officers to this day.
The Academy is the smallest of the five federal service academies, with approximately 1,000 cadets enrolled at any given time.
One of the Academy's most famous graduates is astronaut Bruce McCandless II, who became the first person to perform an untethered spacewalk in 1984.
The Academy's athletic teams, known as the Bears, compete in NCAA Division III sports and have won numerous championships in men's and women's basketball, soccer, and crew.
Every year, the Academy's cadets participate in a tradition known as "SmugMug," where they run around campus at midnight while carrying a greased-up statue of a sea lion.
The Academy's campus is located on the grounds of the former Fort Trumbull, which played a crucial role in defending the Connecticut coast during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Cadets at the Academy are required to undergo rigorous training in seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, and other maritime subjects, in addition to their academic coursework.
In 1976, President Gerald Ford signed legislation granting the Academy the authority to award Bachelor of Science degrees to its graduates, officially establishing it as a full-fledged service academy.
The Academy's motto is "Scientia est Potentia," which means "Knowledge is Power" in Latin, reflecting its commitment to preparing future Coast Guard officers to protect and defend the United States.

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U.S. Coast Guard

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Charles Dawes

U.S. Coast Guard · 1978 - 1979

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Harold Barnes

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1983 - 1986

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melvin lowe

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1982 - 1983

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ADRIA SHARRISE GRIFFIN HOLBERT

U.S. Navy Military Retiree · 0 - 0

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About USCG Academy

About this Unit

Historical Facts

In 1910, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service School of Instruction was established in New Bedford, Massachusetts, marking the beginning of what would become the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
The Academy moved to its current location in New London, Connecticut in 1932, where it continues to train future Coast Guard officers to this day.
The Academy is the smallest of the five federal service academies, with approximately 1,000 cadets enrolled at any given time.
One of the Academy's most famous graduates is astronaut Bruce McCandless II, who became the first person to perform an untethered spacewalk in 1984.
The Academy's athletic teams, known as the Bears, compete in NCAA Division III sports and have won numerous championships in men's and women's basketball, soccer, and crew.
Every year, the Academy's cadets participate in a tradition known as "SmugMug," where they run around campus at midnight while carrying a greased-up statue of a sea lion.
The Academy's campus is located on the grounds of the former Fort Trumbull, which played a crucial role in defending the Connecticut coast during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Cadets at the Academy are required to undergo rigorous training in seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, and other maritime subjects, in addition to their academic coursework.
In 1976, President Gerald Ford signed legislation granting the Academy the authority to award Bachelor of Science degrees to its graduates, officially establishing it as a full-fledged service academy.
The Academy's motto is "Scientia est Potentia," which means "Knowledge is Power" in Latin, reflecting its commitment to preparing future Coast Guard officers to protect and defend the United States.