U.S. Coast Guard Academy Exchange General Manager Tom Birch retires after 50 years [Image 2 of 10]

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

12.12.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Leo Avila 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Superintendent Rear Adm. Greg Rothrock motions towards USCGA Exchange Retired General Manager Tom Birch while he shares words of gratitude for Birch’s impactful service at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, Dec. 12, 2025. Birch started as the manager of the Officer’s Club at USCGA and retired as the USCGA exchange general manager. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Leo Avila.)

• Date Taken: 12.12.2025
• Date Posted: 12.17.2025 11:41
• Photo ID: 9448388
• VIRIN: 251212-G-IM442-1080
• Resolution: 4500x3000
• Size: 688.67 KB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US