NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Coast Guard Academy’s Corps of Cadets is scheduled to march in six regimental reviews at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy here during the Fall semester.
The community is invited to attend the drills, which are free and open to the public. Bleachers are available and located in front of Hamilton Hall with a view of the Washington Parade Field where the ceremony takes place.
In the event of foul weather, reviews may be cancelled or moved to an indoor location.
Regimental reviews are part of military traditions and ceremonies, which serve to develop poise, confidence, speaking skills, teamwork and leadership. Moreover, the reviews provide a means of recognizing military heritage, tradition and service pride.
Media is invited to attend the reviews, and the taking of photographs is encouraged.
Changes to the review schedule and reviewing officials may be made without prior notice.
The Corps of Cadets regimental review schedule is as follows:
DATE: TIME: EVENT:
Sept. 9 4 p.m. 9/11 Anniversary
Sept. 17 9:45 a.m. Parent's Weekend/Fall Awards Ceremony
Sept. 23 4 p.m. Women of the Class of 1980
Sept. 30 4 p.m. Homecoming
Oct. 21 4 p.m. Local/State/National Government; Guest
Oct. 28 4 p.m. Aviation Centennial
For more information, contact the public affairs office at (860) 444-8270