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Coast Guard Academy

Welcome to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

Founded in 1876, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. is a professional college educating future United States Coast Guard officers. It is a fully resident military cadet campus and one of the smallest United States federal service academies. www.cga.edu.

LATEST ACADEMY NEWS

Nov. 18, 2024
FENWAY PARK TO HOST 2025 SECRETARIES’ CUP
Oct. 17, 2024
Coast Guard Cadet Kayla Villegas Sanchez Honored at National LATINA Symposium
Sept. 25, 2024
Environmental Stewardship: Highlighting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Strategic Capabilities in the Arctic with Dr. Abbie Tingstad
Sept. 24, 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Ranks #1 among Northeast Colleges for the last decade
Sept. 10, 2024
Coast Guard Academy mascot inducted into the National Service Animals Memorial Hall of Fame
Sept. 3, 2024
CGA Professor awarded National Science Foundation grant to foster undergraduate research
Aug. 15, 2024
Coast Guard Barque Eagle returns home after 97-day summer deployment
Aug. 12, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Eagle ride-in opportunity as it returns to New London Thursday
Aug. 7, 2024
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle and USS Constitution get underway in Boston with a 21-gun salute
Aug. 7, 2024
Coast Guard celebrates Rockland as a Coast Guard City
July 31, 2024
UPDATE* US Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Rockland, Maine; host public tours, and celebrate Rockland as Coast Guard City
July 25, 2024
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire and participate in Sail Portsmouth 2024 parade of sail
July 15, 2024
US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia
July 5, 2024
US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Hamilton, Bermuda
July 1, 2024
Grounded in Respect: Class of 2028 reports to the Coast Guard Academy
June 26, 2024
Media Advisory: Day One begins July 1 at CGA
June 24, 2024
US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Bridgetown, Barbados
June 14, 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Academy recognized as leader for public purpose
May 24, 2024
Maryland native named top graduate at Coast Guard Academy
May 23, 2024
Members of the Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors Sworn In
May 22, 2024
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement 2024
May 15, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Academy Commencement 2024 Media Ground Rules
May 9, 2024
US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to depart on annual summer cruise
May 2, 2024
DHS Secretary to speak at CGA Commencement
April 29, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cadets to present research projects during Cadet Research Symposium Day
Coast Guard Academy News Release archives
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

Main
(860) 444-8270

After Hours
(860) 857-5544

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Superintendent (spa)
15 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT 06320

 

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🎉 Bravo Zulu to HS2 Nathan Zimmerman, our Enlisted Person of the Quarter! 🎉 HS2 Zimmerman's unwavering dedication, exceptional multitasking skills, and leadership have left a remarkable impact on the Coast Guard Academy. Thank you for going above and beyond, HS2!⚓👏 https://t.co/QCYx4MJJhT
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🏊🐻 Whistle Wednesday with Coach Westkott 🐻🏊 Meet Assoc. Head Coach Mary Westkott, shaping CGA athletes since 1999. A former swimmer, diver, track & field athlete, she creates a supportive environment to thrive. Best part of coaching? “The athletes and lifelong bonds.” https://t.co/b7gAWUDZXn
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global scale. Thank you for taking the time to engage with our Academy community! 🌎⚓ #GlobalPartnerships #Leadership #MaritimeService #UnitedNations #FutureLeaders https://t.co/yzUJutvBOt
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the importance of international partnerships, and how our cadets are preparing to contribute to these critical missions. The insightful dialogue and shared perspectives will undoubtedly inspire our future Coast Guard leaders as they step into roles that protect and serve on a https://t.co/IOJ2KVZWos
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Last Friday, the Coast Guard Academy had the privilege of welcoming @UN representatives from 15 countries, to our campus. Their visit provided an incredible opportunity to discuss global maritime issues, https://t.co/KLVzSPsDB3
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Congrats to the Bears! 🐻 The USCGA Football team brought home a hard-fought victory in this year's Secretaries' Cup! 💪🔥 We're excited to announce that next year's Secretaries Cup will be held @fenwaypark! 🏟️ Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer louder than ever! 🎉💙 https://t.co/Ah2Z19taCh
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#SiblingSunday Meet Brandon & Alexis Wunder from Marblehead, OH! Brandon (’25) majors in Civil Engineering & stays busy with Triathlon, Marathon, Ski Club & more. His advice? “Take every opportunity!” Alexis (’27) studies Ops Research, plays bass drum, & joined women’s water polo https://t.co/xrOMGgJCK4
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📣🐻 Hey Bears Fans! 🏈✨ Sack on the Street is BACK! 🎥🔥 Get hyped for today’s Secretaries Cup with this year’s cadet spirit video! 🧡💙⚓ #GoBears #BeatKP #SecretariesCup 🐻💪🎉 https://t.co/9busB2kp6O
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📣🐻 Hey Bears Fans! 🏈✨ Sack on the Street is BACK! 🎥🔥 Get hyped for today’s Secretaries Cup with this year’s cadet spirit video! 🧡💙⚓ #GoBears #BeatKP #SecretariesCup 🐻💪🎉 https://t.co/9busB2kp6O
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Let’s keep that energy rolling as we take on KP and show them what Coast Guard Football is all about! 🏆 #GoBears #BeatKP #CGAFootball #BearStrong 🐻🎤🔥 https://t.co/8LFWnmZQXV
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🏈🔥 Bears Brought the Energy! 🔥🏈 This past Wednesday, CGA showed up and showed out at the Pep Rally to get hyped for the big rival U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA ! 🐻💪 The spirit was unmatched, the cheers were loud, and the Bears pride was on full display. 💙⚓️ https://t.co/hJG4jSUuR6
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to qualify for the grand finals at nationals. For Coach Randall, the best part of coaching? The cadets! 🏆💪 #GoBears https://t.co/M0c0gY1fBp
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The athletes and the process are what defines success. We can not impact the speed of our competition so we focus on what we can improve, and we always want to race the best. One of his favorite memories was last year at the IRAs when the team powered through the final stretch https://t.co/Md2RTasDML
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He guides his team to balance academics, military obligations, and rowing by focusing on what matters most: long-term health, graduation, and then rowing. In his words, rowing is the ultimate team sport—no one can move the boat alone. Coach Randall’s philosophy? https://t.co/MwuiIFt1m1
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@USCG career, he continued working in Cyber for 13 years. Now in his tenth year coaching men’s rowing (plus an earlier 4-year stint while serving as an EE instructor), Coach Randall is all about teamwork and resilience. https://t.co/Tv9dQWgarP
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🐻🚣Motivation Thursday with Coach Randall 🐻🚣 Meet Coach Bill Randall, Men’s Rowing Coach at CGA! 🚣 🚣🚣 Originally from Connecticut, Coach Randall graduated from the Academy in 1982. After serving on an Ice Breaker and completing a 20-year https://t.co/J9PekMxJ6q
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Second Place: How Smart Data Can Drive Smart Maintenance on Cutters by Lt. Jacob Skimmons Third Place: There’s a Better Way to Organize the Coast Guard, by Ltcdr. Craig Johnson Bravo Zulu to the winners! 🌊📖 #USCGA #USNI #FutureLeaders #BravoZulu https://t.co/Xu9cnuKFv3
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and critical thinking by contributing valuable perspectives on pressing issues in maritime and national security. First Place: Where the Coast Guard’s TechRev Fell Short—and a Path to a New One by Lt. Evan Twarog and Lt. Drew Cheneler https://t.co/4potnvcH6j
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🎉 Congratulations to our Coasties for their outstanding achievement in the @NavalInstitute (USNI) Coast Guard Essay Contest! 🎉 The winners of this essay contest were recently recognized at the Academy and have demonstrated exceptional insight, dedication, https://t.co/M8MdiLVnQT
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together! Special thanks to Surface Navy Association, for hosting our last tailgate of the season! 🌊👏 #SemperParatus #USCG https://t.co/j5p7Cl4B26
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