The Coast Coast Guard Academy will have a special guest at graduation next month.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be the speaker at this year's commencement, the Coast Guard announced Monday.
Napolitano joins a list of dignitaries who have addressed the cadets at Commencement, including former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and Vice President Dick Cheney.
The 128th Coast Guard Academy Commencement will take place May 20.