COCs, Promotions, Retirements and Honors 5/15/2013
Click here to read about recent CoCs, promotions, retirements, and honors of your fellow alumni. This edition features RADM Kevin S.
Cook '79, CAPT Joseph
McGuiness '85, RADM Roy A.
Nash '79, Judge John C.
Odell '83, CAPT John D.
Reeves '92, CAPT Chris
Sinnett '83, CAPT Steve
Teschendorf '91, and LT Ryan
Waitt '05.
Commencement to be Broadcast Live Online 5/15/2013
The 132nd Commencement Exercises will begin at 1100 on Wednesday, May 22. This year's speaker will be Vice President Joe Biden. To view a live webcast of the event, please visit
www.uscga.edu.
VIDEO: Soon-to-be Cadre go through "100th Week" training 5/14/2013
Halfway through their Academy careers, 3/c cadets received leadership training from Cape May Training Center company commanders in preparation for Swab Summer. The training is a tough, week-long reminder of their own swab summer just two years ago.
Walk-ins welcome at Washington, D.C. Job Fair 5/14/2013
Walk-in candidates are ALWAYS welcome at SACC on Friday, May 24th. Seminars on Thursday the 23rd address many topics: Franchises, MBAs, challenges of being a "senior" candidate, how to approach the job fair and your transition. We look forward to seeing you in DC!
More info. CGA Lacrosse to go varsity in 2015 5/13/2013
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Division of Athletics announced May 13 that it will elevate the men’s and women’s club lacrosse teams to varsity status, effective with the 2014-15 academic year. The teams will compete officially for the first time as Division III intercollegiate squads playing in the NEWMAC Conference in the spring of 2015.
Women's Leadership Initiative to host Summer Reception in D.C. 5/13/2013
On June 21, the Women's Leadership Initiative will host a summer reception at The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. The evening will feature special remarks by Coast Guard Commandant ADM Robert J. Papp Jr, opportunities for networking and tours of the club.
Capacity is limited, so register today. Coasties in Colorado? 5/10/2013
More than one mile above sea level with a view of the beautiful Rocky Mountains live and work a group of Coast Guard men and women, including alumni
RDML Linda Fagan '85 and
CAPT Gregory Sundgaard '86.
Last chance to sign up for the Otto Graham Golf Classic 5/1/2013
This year's Otto Graham Athletic Legacy Fund Golf Classic will take place at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, June 2-3, 2013. Home to the 2014 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Opens, Pinehurst will provide a challenging event on two world-class courses.
Register today! Alumni honored during 2013 Hall of Heroes Ceremony 4/30/2013
The Academy inducted 10 alumni into the Hall of Heroes on April 26, including retired CAPT Paul Langlois '76 - who was joined by around 70 of his classmates. The ceremony honors the heroic accomplishments of graduates.
New Research Vessel Christened 4/29/2013
Members of the Class of 1961 joined family members of their classmate Michael Greeley on April 26 at the Academy for the christening of the new marine science research vessel named in his honor. Sponsored by the Class of 1961, the vessel greatly expands the Academy’s capabilities to conduct oceanographic research in the marine science curriculum.
West by Sea - The Trip of a Lifetime 4/29/2013
When
Ed Beale's (CGA '92) wife learned of her brain cancer in early 2006, it was a shock to both of them. Eight years later the Beales are embarking on the journey of a lifetime - sailing around the world - to inspire others to follow their dreams. They will be telling their story, in real time as they travel via their blog West by Sea.
Last Call for Board Applications, Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations 4/18/2013
Applications are requested to fill four seats on the Board of Directors for four-year terms beginning in 2014. Nominations are also sought for the 2013 Annual Alumni Awards and CGA Athletic Hall of Fame, which will be awarded at a dinner the Thursday night before Homecoming (Oct. 18-19).
The deadline is May 31. New London To Host $100M Coast Guard Museum 4/9/2013
Plans for a five-story, 50,000 square foot National Coast Guard Museum located in downtown New London were unveiled on April 5, 2013 at an event attended by
ADM Robert Papp '75.
Applications sought for 4 Board Member Seats 3/12/2013
Applications are requested to fill four seats on the Board of Directors for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2014. Deadline is May 31. Nominations Sought for 2013 Alumni Awards 3/12/2013
All members are invited to submit nominations for the following 2013 Alumni Association Awards: Distinguished Alumnus, Alumni Achievement, Distinguished Volunteer, and Distinguished Service. Deadline is May 31. Nominations Sought for 2013 Academy Athletic Hall of Fame 3/12/2013
Each year up to four regular members can be inducted into the USCGA Athletic Hall of Fame. Click the link above for details on how to nominate someone for this very special honor. Deadline is May 31.