U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises [Image 7 of 10]

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

05.20.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lyric Jackson 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

A cadet cover rests on the ground after the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2026. The tradition of throwing cadet covers signifies graduates’ transition from cadets to commissioned officers in the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Date Taken: 05.20.2026
• Date Posted: 05.20.2026 18:30
• Photo ID: 9699186
• VIRIN: 260520-G-QN699-1196
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 2.33 MB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US