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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2015 graduates in New London, Conn., May 20, 2015. Following graduation, 217 cadets received commissions as the newest officers in the U.S. Coast Guard.

COAST GUARD CLASS 2015

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2015 graduates in New London, Conn., May 20, 2015. Following graduation, 217 cadets received commissions as the newest officers in the U.S. Coast Guard.

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