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

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

12.12.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Leo Avila 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

A cake with U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) insignias to recognize USCGA Exchange Retired General Manager Tom Birch’s retirement 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: 9448402
• VIRIN: 251212-G-IM442-1736
• Resolution: 4500x3000
• Size: 799.78 KB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US