U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) First Class Cadet Parker Madden pointing to his classmates during commencement ceremony on Cadet Memorial Field during the 144th Commencement Exercises at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. USCGA commissioned approximately 260 new officers. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Second Class Janessa Warschkow.)