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Coast Guard Academy disciplines 55 cadets for sharing homework answers
The Coast Guard Academy has disciplined 55 cadets after the cadets shared answers for two separate homework assignments, according to Coast Guard officials. In a news release, officials said the cadets shared the answers via electronic means, but didn’t specify exactly what that means. Each cadet was investigated and reviewed during a series of disciplinary hearings held at the Coast…
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House committee passes bill to protect Coast Guard cadets from retaliation
More efforts are underway to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
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House committee passes bill to protect USCG cadets from sexual assault retaliation
More efforts are underway to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. It included a bill put forward by CT Rep. Joe Courtney called the Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act. If passed, it will protect cadets who report a sexual assault…
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Coast Guard Athletics gets shot at redemption nearly a century after racist incident
Ninety years after a racist incident, the Coast Guard Academy works with the family of a former UConn basketball player to make a positive impact.
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Coast Guard Athletics gets shot at redemption nearly a century after racist incident
“It’s certainly not something that we look back on with a lot of pride,” Coast Guard Academy Athletic Director Dan Rose said. It’s a story of redemption after the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) refused to play a basketball team against a competitor with a first generation African-American on their team. “Back in 1932, my father happened to be...
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Blumenthal says USCG docs show debate over academy assaults, while leaders vow transparency
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Friday shared documents that he says shows the internal discussion at the Coast Guard about releasing details from operation “Foul Anchor.” “The decision was made to conceal the report of sexual assault, and the failure to investigate it in the Coast Guard,” Blumenthal said. He says the paperwork is from 2018 and shows reasons for and against…
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Blumenthal debates release of Coast Guard sex assault investigation documents
Today Senator Blumenthal raises concerns regarding the decision by leaders to withhold documents submitted to the subcommittee investigating alleged mishandling of sexual assault claims.
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Coast Guard cadets want transparency, accountability in sex assault investigations
On Tuesday in Washington, D.C., five women testified before the Permanent Subcommittee of Investigations, with some detailing their experiences at the the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
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Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who file sexual assault reports
Bipartisan federal legislation was introduced Tuesday that would protect cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who report a sexual assault from being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct, such as underage drinking. The change would put the Connecticut service academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies. The U.S. Coast Guard is overseen by the Department...
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Coast Guard Academy welcomes Class of 2027 to New London
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London welcomed the Class of 2027 on Monday for day one of training. The 300 young men and women will complete a seven-week training program known as “Swab Summer.” It’s designed to help the students transform from civilians to military members. Starting with Swab Summer, the students will receive 200 weeks of training…
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Coast Guard Academy welcomes Class of 2027 to New London
Approximately 300 students reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London Monday for day one of training.
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Holds 142nd Commencement in New London
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is holding its commencement Wednesday morning. The 142nd commencement exercises got underway at 11 a.m. at the academy in New London. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas delivered the keynote address.
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US Secretary of Homeland Security to Speak at Coast Guard Academy Graduation
The Secretary of Homeland Security will be speaking at the Coast Guard Academy graduation. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will deliver the keynote address on May 17. This will be the 142nd Commencement Exercises for the Coast Guard Academy. The event, which is not open to the public, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Cadet Memorial…
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Four Brothers and Sisters Share Passion to Serve Through the Coast Guard
Four brothers and sisters are united by the desire to serve their country; they are all either joining or already serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. The Walkers will all reunite for the first time in years Friday at a Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony. Graduation is imminent for Officer Candidate Nicholas Walker. “Couple hours, just counting down. I’m...