U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

Laissez les bons temps rouler! ?? Over 150 alumni and maritime industry professionals connected last week in New Orleans during the International WorkBoat Show for a fun networking social featuring the sounds and tastes of the city. Thank you to our event sponsors for making this event possible and especially our Premier Lead Sponsors: Schuyler Line Navigation Company(Dion Nicely '01), and RPower (Jamie Smith '00 & Fritz Kuebler '97) and Semper Paratus Sponsors: Pacific Marine Expo, WorkBoat, TAI Engineers LLC (Bill Krewsky '85), Stella Fishing Co, Art Anderson(Ben Anderson '02), Cornerstone Government Affairs (Christian Lee '97), Jones Walker LLP, Master Boat Builders, Inc., Leidos Gibbs & Cox, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC and Birdon Group their generosity.

Our MST Support Network Launches in One Month! Focused on healing, coping, and personal and collective growth, this network provides a safe space for difficult conversations around mental health. The MST Support Network will kick off with an in-person Lived Experience Conversation on December 6, followed by 6 monthly hour-long virtual peer sessions through May 2025, along with a private virtual community for further engagement. Anyone is welcome to join this community of healing and connection: https://lnkd.in/exDfXyzA

Spread the word, bring a friend, and take advantage of this fantastic event to network and reconnect!

Exciting news for Bears Fans! ???? Congratulations to the USCGA Football team for bringing home the Secretaries' Cup with a 42-21 win over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy! See you next year on November 15 at Fenway Park as Coast Guard looks for a repeat victory! ?? Learn more about the news: https://ow.ly/39sQ50U9i8L

Join Greg Waugh '08 for a drink and bite to eat at the legendary Aero Club Bar in beautiful San Diego!

“CGA was all about shedding the ‘I am an Individual’ mentality and embracing the strength that comes with differing ideas. I was challenged to reevaluate my ideas and consider opinions different from mine,” Dana Dougherty ’09 In our August/September issue of The Bulletin, Dana Dougherty ’09 looked back on her career journey from Coast Guard officer to Senior Business Analytics Manager, and shared some tips for those looking into the data analytics field. Check out Dougherty’s article: https://ow.ly/HTHE50U3t3a

Happy Veterans Day! To our Coast Guard Academy alumni and all veterans – thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication!

Attending the Pacific Marine Expo or live in the Seattle area? Join us at Elysian Fields in Seattle on Thursday, November 21 for an evening of appetizers, drinks, and networking as we bring together alumni and maritime industry professionals.?Hear from?Beth Knox, President and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, as she discusses the impact of recent sporting events like the MLB All-Star Game and NHL Winter Classic on Seattle. She will also share her vision for future global events, including the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eBHmGe7J Thank you to our Premier Lead Sponsors: Schuyler Line Navigation Company (Dion Nicely '01) and RPower (Jamie Smith '00 and Fritz Kuebler, MBA / MPP '97) and our Semper Paratus Sponsors: Pacific Marine Expo, WorkBoat, Stella Fishing Co (Jamie Smith '00), Art Anderson (Ben Anderson '02), and the Port of Seattle for supporting this event!

It’s #MCOEMonday! The MCOE is lively with energy, hosting more than 30 community events since opening in 2023. As a prime event space at CGA, the Welcome Center can host up to 200 people for meetings, conferences, receptions, banquets, and more! ??Drop a handshake emoji in the comments if you’d like to attend or have attended an event in the MCOE!

“It is the people you work with and the experiences the Coast Guard offers that make the Service unrivaled compared to most other professions,” – LCDR Drew Stafford ’14 In our August/September issue of The Bulletin, LCDR Drew Stafford ’14, a Commanding Officer at CGC Alder, shared his career journey and what makes it exciting and rewarding for his job. Check out LCDR Stafford’s story in our August/September issue of The Bulletin: https://ow.ly/sQ4850TVpAj