Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026 Billet Night

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03/06/2026 01:08 PM EST

NEW LONDON, Conn.  — On March 5, 2026, approximately 260 cadets from the Class of 2026 received
The cadets of class 2026 receive their first assignments on Billet Night at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, March 5, 2026 . During the event, each cadet will receive their billet, a specific job assignment at a Coast Guard unit. This is a highly anticipated event for the graduating class, as it marks the first step towards a career of service to the country. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janessa-Reyanna Warschkow)