USCG Academy (U.S. Coast Guard) White Coffee Mug

The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a four-year federal service academy located in New London, Connecticut. Established in 1876, it is one of the five U.S. service academies and provides education to officers for the United States Coast Guard. The curriculum includes a broad liberal arts foundation combined with professional courses focused on engineering, science, mathematics, and military discipline. Admission is competitive, with applicants required to meet strict academic, physical, and character standards. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as ensigns in the Coast Guard upon graduation, serving a minimum of five years active duty. The academy's mission is to develop future leaders who will serve with distinction in the Coast Guard and other uniformed services of the United States.