Congrats to the 290 members of the Class of 2013 and their proud families.
Enjoy this day in New London (74F w/30% chance of precip today & tomorrow) before beginning your journey to become United States Coast Guard officers tomorrow morning.
Remember the mission, never give up your honor, help your shipmates.
You are no longer a big fish - no one cares about what you've accomplished in the past,
Keep your sense of humor, don't take anything over the next 7 weeks too personally.
There is an entire organization of support behind you to ensure your success - your cadre are there to make sure you succeed. Make them look good.
You were appointed because you CAN make it through the next 1,416 days until graduation.
Semper Paratus. 
