<p>Congrats to the 290 members of the Class of 2013 and their proud families. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Remember the mission, never give up your honor, help your shipmates. </p>
<p>You are no longer a big fish - no one cares about what you've accomplished in the past,</p>
<p>Keep your sense of humor, don't take anything over the next 7 weeks too personally.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>You were appointed because you CAN make it through the next 1,416 days until graduation. </p>
<p>Semper Paratus.</p>
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