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Graduation caps hard road for one determined cadet

 May 19, 2013

Soon-to-be Coast Guard Academy graduate Joshua Surgeon comes back from a crippling injury and an honor code violation to earn his commission, a national boxing title and the respect of his peers.

Hagel demands corrective action on sex abuse in military

 May 18, 2013

Washington - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgment that assaults have...

Obama: Military 'ashamed' by sex abuse

 May 17, 2013

Washington - President Barack Obama said Thursday the nation's military leaders told him they are "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. Obama pledged to "leave no stone unturned" in the effort to halt the...

Memorial Day Celebrated Here

 May 15, 2013

The Memorial Day Parade holds a special place in the hearts of residents here. Both Branford and North Branford will hold Memorial Day parades and events on Monday, May 27 to mark the day. Whether by viewing or marching, residents are...

Niantic native to oversee Nautilus, direct museum

 May 14, 2013

East Lyme High School graduate Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Amdur became the officer in charge of the first nuclear-powered submarine and the Submarine Force Museum in Groton in a ceremony Tuesday.

Courtney, Naval Submarine School sailors to dig for community garden May 18

 May 14, 2013

The Broad Street Community Garden will have a VIP digger Saturday, when U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney joins sailors from the Naval Submarine School in Groton at the kickoff work day at the garden.

Coast Guard experts teach leadership to third-class cadets

 May 13, 2013

The yelling, the fatigue, the long days of their first summer at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the current sophomore cadets had tried to forget it all. On Monday, eight company commanders — the Coast Guard's equivalent of drill sergeants...

Coast Guard Academy summer command staff assumes new roles

 May 13, 2013

At a Regimental Change of Watch ceremony Friday, May 10, at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the summer command staff assumed their new roles.

Coast Guard barque Eagle heads to Caribbean

 May 11, 2013

The Coast Guard barque Eagle departs Saturday, May 11, 2013, on its annual cadet summer training deployment as it heads to the Caribbean.

Former sailor to serve 30 months for robbing Navy Federal Credit Union

 May 8, 2013

Former Navy electronics technician Kevin A. Dew Jr. told a judge today that he intends to resume being the "person he once was" once he finishes his 30-month sentence for robbing the Navy Federal Credit Union.

Flag Field Growing in North Branford

 May 8, 2013

The number of flags on the lawn at Town Hall continues to grow as the North Branford Women's Club's "Honor Them with a Flag" program continues this month. The field will grow as more flags are added in honor of local loved ones through...

Reunion takes Campbell vets on Eagle tour

 May 8, 2013

A group of about 40 Coast Guard cutter Campbell veterans visited the barque Eagle Tuesday as part of the annual reunion in southeastern Connecticut this week for their ship's association.

Hugo A. Simonelli Post 3263 announces May, June events

 May 6, 2013

The Hugo A. Simonelli Post 3263 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has planned several upcoming events.

Norwich Area Veterans Council sponsor dinner, presentation May 19

 May 6, 2013

The Norwich Area Veterans Council is sponsoring an Armed Forces Day dinner and presentation on Sunday, May 19, at the American Legion Peter Gallan Post 104 in Taftville.

USS Toledo commander, 6 crew members visit namesake city

 May 6, 2013

Cmdr. Sam Geiger, the commanding officer of the USS Toledo and six crew members visited their namesake city, May 1 to 3.

Duplin named first recipient of Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

 May 6, 2013

At the end of her 28-year career as a Department of Navy civilian at the Submarine Learning Center, Earlene T. Duplin became the center’s first recipient of the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award on Friday, April 26.

Naval Submarine School graduates two classes

 May 6, 2013

Two classes graduated from the Naval Submarine School Friday, May 3.

Coast Guard Academy christens research vessel Michael J. Greeley

 May 6, 2013

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy christened the Michael J. Greeley, a new research vessel, on Friday, April 26, at the campus.

Coast Guard celebrates centennial of International Ice Patrol

 May 6, 2013

The Coast Guard celebrated the centennial anniversary of the International Ice Patrol Friday, April 26, during an open house at the Mystic Aquarium where guests including viewed the Titanic exhibit.

Sikorsky set to compete for Marine One contract

 May 4, 2013

The U.S. Navy on Friday finalized its rules for the rebooted competition to replace the president's aging fleet of Marine One helicopters.

Sikorsky, a division of United Technologies Corp. that has supplied the helicopters that act as...

EB programs target health as a savings

 May 3, 2013

Groton - Electric Boat spends on average more than $10,000 per employee on health care coverage and initiatives that promote good health each year.
Health care for the 12,000 employees...

VA hopes new digital records system will cut claims backlog

 May 3, 2013

Veterans who file disability compensation claims in Connecticut are waiting an average of seven months for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to process their paperwork.

Previous owner 'sad and happy' as Groton demolishes property opposite sub base

 May 3, 2013

The town began leveling the former Fusconi Cleaners as part of a larger project to improve the intersection.

Naval Submarine Base spokesman: Suspicious package posed no threat

 May 2, 2013

The public safety and security teams at the Naval Submarine Base have determined that a suspicious package found earlier this afternoon at the main gate poses no threat.

Coast Guard Band welcomes 2013 Young Artist bassoonist for concert

 April 29, 2013

The Coast Guard Band welcomes the winner of the 2013 Young Artist Competition, bassoonist, Jesse Gardner, for a concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in Leamy Concert Hall at the Coast Guard Academy.

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