US Coast Guard Has Formal Smoothies

Last night we were on hand for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2011 Formal, which was Hawaiian-themed, and it was a great event. About 400 or so young men and women, impeccably dressed, supremely well spoken, impressively mannered--it made us proud to be serving them! Each incoming class designs its own coat of arms, which adorn Leamy Hall. Each has a Latin inscription. The Class of 2011 chose Aut Viam Inveniemus Aut Facimus, which, as Cadet Charles Wilson told me, means Find a Way or Make One. Great thought! Hope to see you guys again next year.