The Coast Guard's newest ensigns await their diplomas during the 131st commencement exercise May 16, 2012, in New London , Conn. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Written by Chief Warrant Officer Kimberly R. Smith, Coast Guard Academy Public Affairs. With the graduation of the class of 2012, another year passes at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. But with this class and institution, as with the Coast [...]