Eagle:  Swabs take to the high seas as mariners have through the ages! Sailing EAGLE-- "America's Tall Ship" -- requires courage, strength, good humor and discipline. This week at sea gives Swabs a chance to put their newfound skills, indoctrination, autonomy and respect for authority to the test. Finally, port calls offer not only the occasional chance for brief meetings with family and friends, but also give Eagle and its crew an opportunity to explore and to shine in public at distant destinations.

Flag Ceremony: Pride and tradition mark this much anticipated annual event, to be held  Saturday, July 26th at nearby Mystic Seaport, "The Museum of America and the Sea." Parents and family members are welcome to attend and enjoy a brief visit with their new-- more confident-- cadet, while Swabs honor both parents and the public with a marching parade that culminates with a Flag presentation to the Class of 2012.

Core Values Ceremony:  The Class of 2012 will be the second to participate in this evening ceremony and initiate what we expect will become a meaningful Academy tradition. During a special dinner, cadets will delve into, discuss, debate, and celebrate the relevance and meaning of the Coast Guard's core values of "Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty" before being formally called upon to personally embrace these hallowed virtues.