USCGA Commencement 2008
On May 21, 2008, with four intense yet rewarding years behind them, 217 men and women transitioned from cadets to fully commissioned United States Coast Guard officers. On this beautiful spring day, the Coast Guard Academy graduates listened as Vice President Dick Chaney extolled their diligence and merit as individuals and distinctions as a class. The newly initiated ensigns accepted their commissions furthering their commitment to the Coast Guard’s Core Values of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.
The ceremony marked the 127th commencement presentation for the Coast Guard Academy.