Officially, divers employed by the French underwater exploration outfit Comex (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises), breathing carefully formulated gas mixtures and employing an elaborate pressurization regime known as saturation diving, hold the depth record of 1,752 feet.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a four-year service academy located in New London, Connecticut. Approximately 225 cadets graduate each year, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an ensign in the Coast Guard. Graduates are obligated to serve a minimum of three years on active duty.
Compilation by James Chin, National New Media Branch Chief. On August 4th, 2014, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will celebrate its 224th birthday. Originally founded in 1790 by Alexander Hamilton to enforce customs laws, the maritime service has expanded to 11 key mission areas.