7/19/2010
At academy, basic training means learning to sail
Michael Vitrano thought he could get to the buoy, turn around and return to the dock, even though he had never sailed before. The 30-second maneuver was part of his first sailing lesson at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

7/14/2010
L44 Project Update-July 14, 2010

The campaign for the new CGA Leadership 44 coastal sail training vessels is moving ahead smartly. With our partners at the Coast Guard Foundation and the CGA Parents Association, we have passed the $4 million mark in pledges and are moving toward our campaign goal of $6 million, which will fund eight new boats for the Academy.

7/13/2010
COCs, Promotions, Retirements, Honors
Click here to read about recent CoCs, promotions, retirements, and honors of your fellow alumni. This edition features VADM David Pekoske ’77; CAPT Kevin Cavanaugh ’80; CAPT Tim Close ’82; CAPT Jim Howe ’81; CAPT Richard Murphy ’83; CAPT John Kaplan ’82; CAPT William J. Rall ’84; CAPT Joe Vojvodich ’85; CAPT Daniel Ronan ’84; CAPT Donald Rose ’84; CAPT Steven Poulin ’84; CAPT Linda Fagan '85; CAPT John Pasch ’85; CAPT Robert Paulison ’85; CAPT Christopher Scraba ’85; CAPT Michael J. Eagle ’89; CAPT Gregory A. Buxa ’89; CDR Erik Langenbacher ’90; LCDR Timothy Brown ’96; LCDR Eric A. Helgen ’98; LCDR Michael A. Cilenti ’99; and LT Christopher R. Parrish ’02.

7/13/2010
USCG on TV
The U.S. Coast Guard Motion Picture & Television Office has seven supported television shows and two movies airing/premiering within the next four months.  Please share & enjoy!