U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises [Image 10 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 renders her first salute to a friend following the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2026. The first salute is a military tradition recognizing a newly commissioned officer’s entry into service.

• Date Taken: 05.20.2026
• Date Posted: 05.20.2026 18:30
• Photo ID: 9699198
• VIRIN: 260520-G-QN699-1205
• Resolution: 6805x4537
• Size: 2.09 MB
• Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US