Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Mr. Sean Plankey, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Coast Guard, marches onto Cadet Memorial Field during the 144th Commencement Exercises in New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. The ceremony marks the culmination of the 200-week cadet training program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Family members of the Coast Guard Academy Class of 2025 embrace their graduates after the 144th Commencement Exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, May 21, 2025. The Coast Guard Academy commissioned over 260 new officers. (U.S. Coast Guard Academy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Coast Guard Academy Cadets Madeline Dorward Jozwik, Sarah Yael Katz, and Tatiana Christina Michelle Joseph (left to right) smile after receiving their commissions during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. The Class of 2025 will be reporting to units across the country. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Coast Guard Academy Cadet 1st Class Celia Houston gives a thumbs up during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. Houston will be reporting to flight school after graduation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
1st Class Cadet Avis Do Akers takes the oath of office during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. The oath off office is taken by all officers prior to receiving their commission. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. Noem was the keynote speaker for the commencement ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, May 21, 2025. Lunday was nominated as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | 05.21.2025
U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) international Jamaican Cadet Nicholas Folkes waves a Jamaican flag during the 144th Commencement Exercises at USCGA, May 21, 2025. USCGA graduated multiple international cadets, who will return to their home nations to serve in various militaries and organizations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)...
