U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet 3rd Class Cali Morelli and Hailey Corritore, students at the Coast Guard Academy, conduct damage control training evolutions aboard the Coast guard Cutter Barque Eagle (WIX-327), June 16, 2026. The Coast Guard Academy, founded in 1876, did not accept female cadets until 1976. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto) (This image has been altered with cropping and color correction techniques to enhance the subjects.)