U.S. Coast Guard Academy Exchange General Manager Tom Birch retires after 50 years [Image 4 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) Exchange Retired General Manager Tom Birch gives a speech during his retirement ceremony at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, Dec. 12, 2025. Birch spoke of the many challenging situations he faced at USCGA and the importance of maintaining positive relations with others. (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: 9448392
• VIRIN: 251212-G-IM442-1378
• Resolution: 4500x3000
• Size: 1.46 MB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US