Scientiæ Cedit Mare
“The sea yields to knowledge.”
Scientiæ — the Latin root of “science.”
“…well-grounded in seamanship, the sciences, and amenities…”
Climate change is now a censored term in a science classroom.
SOURCE: DHS DIRECTIVE, FEB 14, 2025
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Coast Guard officers are trained to make decisions under pressure, with the best information available.
More information,
or less?
The Academy just chose less. On one specific topic.
Where do you want to start?
Whatever you believe about the science, pick a place to start.
Semper Paratus —
Not Censored Classrooms
Climate Change —
Talk About It
Full mission statement, USCGA
“To graduate young men and women with sound bodies, stout hearts, and alert minds, with a liking for the sea and its lore, and with that high sense of honor, loyalty, and obedience which goes with trained initiative and leadership; well-grounded in seamanship, the sciences, and amenities, and strong in the resolve to be worthy of the traditions of commissioned officers in the United States Coast Guard in the service of their country and humanity.”