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05/26/2026

OCS Class 3-26 is well underway and continues to meet the demands of Officer Candidate School head-on through rigorous academics, physical fitness, and military aptitude training.

As the class develops, the Officer Candidates are learning to work together as a cohesive team while holding one another accountable to the highest standards of leadership and professionalism.

With Billet Night just over a week away on June 4th, anticipation continues to build as the Officer Candidates prepare to learn their first assignments as future Ensigns in the United States Coast Guard.

Please tune in on Thursday, June 4th, at 1800!

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05/12/2026

Despite some delays, we want to highlight the recent accomplishments of OCS 2-26 and BOTC 147. Please enjoy their class video!

Bravo Zulu! Best of luck to our newest ensigns as they enter the fleet.

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05/06/2026

OCS Class 3-26 has officially arrived in New London and wasted no time getting to work! Since day one, these candidates have been developing into a cohesive company while tackling rigorous academic instruction, intense physical training, and sharpening their military proficiency.

3-26 has successfully completed their indoctrination phase—demonstrating resilience under pressure and the ability to operate as a unified team in challenging environments.
Follow along for the remainder of their training, leading up to their graduation on July 9th!

03/25/2026

Congratulations to all the recent graduates of Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development (CWOPD) Class 05-26!!! What a historic class of 24 newly appointed CWOs! This is the very first CWOPD Class where we had two (2) US Air Force Warrant Officers in attendance as students since the USAF stopped appointing Warrant Officers back in 1959. In 2024, the USAF has since started reinstituting Warrant Officers in its service. We look forward to seeing all the great things they will do for their units and their respective military services! Bravo Zulu, Aim High, and Semper Paratus!!!

Outstanding CWO Awardee:
WO1 Jason Oakes, USAF

Honor Graduate Awardee:
CWO2 Brianna Williams

Class Mentors:
LCDR Antoine Adams
LT Alexandra Hughes

CWOPD Instructors:
CWO4 Tony Morabito
CWO4 J-me Baldueza

03/24/2026

On Friday, 13 February 2026 Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development (CWOPD) Class 04-26 graduated. Congratulations to all the graduates of CWOPD Class 04-26!!! What an amazing class of 24 newly appointed CWOs! We look forward to seeing all the great things they will do for their units and the US Coast Guard! Bravo Zulu and Semper Paratus!!!

Outstanding CWO Awardee:
CWO2 Amanda Green

Honor Graduate Awardee:
CWO2 Allysia Helton

Class Mentors:
LT Gabrielle Busching
LT Kendall Lawson

CWOPD Instructors:
CWO4 Tony Morabito
CWO4 J-me Baldueza

02/06/2026

OCS Class 2-26 and BOTC 147 are diving headfirst into the foundations of leadership by learning emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and personal accountability. Through this process, they’re beginning to identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and how those traits contribute to a cohesive and effective team.

Uniform and room inspections are in full effect, academics are rigorous, and expectations are high. Through it all, the class is learning how to manage time, push through adversity, and stay focused under pressure. Every challenge is a lesson, and every lesson is building resilient leaders prepared to serve.

01/28/2026

OCS Class 2-26 and BOTC 147 have recently completed the Indoctrination phase of the program. This phase emphasizes remedial and incentive training designed to instill discipline, reinforce standards, and develop cohesion by requiring candidates to operate effectively as a unified team.

Concurrently, academic instruction and formal inspections are conducted to emphasize attention to detail, military bearing, and adherence to established standards.

The company has now transitioned into the Leading-Self phase of the program where candidates will begin developing the foundational leadership skills, professional knowledge, and personal accountability required to succeed as future leaders in military service.

01/23/2026

📢 First PFT complete!

Last week, USCG Officer Candidate School (OCS) Class 2-26 and NOAA Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC) 147 conducted their first Physical Fitness Test here at the Coast Guard Academy. 💪

This early benchmark helps set the tone for the weeks ahead as they build endurance, resilience, and confidence in their abilities. Great work to all who stepped up and gave their best effort. 🌊⚓

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01/20/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates of Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development (CWOPD) Class 03-26!!! Our first CWOPD Class this calendar year 2026… what an amazing group of 22 newly appointed CWOs! We look forward to seeing all the great things they will do for their units and the US Coast Guard! Bravo Zulu and Semper Paratus!!!

Outstanding CWO Awardee:
CWO2 Drew Kendall

Honor Graduate Awardee:
CWO2 Steven Wrigley

Class Mentors:
LT John Andres
ENS Courtney Anderson
ENS Helen Suarez Ramos

CWOPD Instructors:
CWO4 Tony Morabito
CWO4 J-me Baldueza

01/06/2026

As we start 2026 and get ready to onboard OCS 2-26 and NOAA BOTC 147 on January 12th, we reflect on our most recent graduates from OCS 1-26! Please enjoy the video they put together to commemorate their time in the program.

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