United States Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4195 One of the toughest colleges around, the United States Coast Guard Academy trains the men and women who will serve as leaders in the Coast Guard and other areas of life. The Coast Guard, probably most famous for its spectacular air and sea rescue operations, is charged with the responsibility of protecting our nation's shores, a concept which extends to law enforcement and hazardous chemical control and environmental safety (such as in repairing the damage done in oil spills). By the end of today the Coast Guard will have saved 12 lives, assisted 315 people, saved $2 million in property, conducted 144 SAR (Search and Rescue) operations, responded to 23 oil or hazardous chemical spills, boarded 90 large vessels for port safety checks, inspected 64 commercial vessels, investigated 17 marine accidents, seized 318 pounds of marijuana and 253 pounds of cocaine, serviced 150 aids to navigation, and interdicted 112 illegal migrants. How's that for a day's work? The Academy began in 1876 as the Revenue Cutter School of Instruction, with a class of nine cadets. It has since evolved into a major institution producing thousands of professionals in many fields. | |
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