U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises [Image 9 of 10]

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

05.20.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lyric Jackson 

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Ensign Tealani Wasson has her shoulder boards replaced by a family member following the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2026. The placement of ensign shoulder boards marks a graduate’s transition into the officer corps.

• Date Taken: 05.20.2026
• Date Posted: 05.20.2026 18:30
• Photo ID: 9699194
• VIRIN: 260520-G-QN699-1203
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 3.19 MB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US