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Coast Guard Academy freshmen students, known as swabs, take part in the rigorous Sea Trials in New London, Conn., Aug. 14, 2015. The exercise tests the students physically and mentally to prepare for life at the academy and as future officers. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Ferdinando

SEA TRAILS

Coast Guard Academy freshmen students, known as swabs, take part in the rigorous Sea Trials in New London, Conn., Aug. 14, 2015. The exercise tests the students physically and mentally to prepare for life at the academy and as future officers. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Ferdinando

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