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Cmdr. Merle J. Smith, Jr. was the second African American to receive an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the first to graduate. Smith served as a role model for countless cadets, faculty, and staff at the Coast Guard Academy.

June 25, 2021

Fair winds and following seas: Cmdr. Merle Smith, CGA's 1st African American graduate

Cmdr. Smith, 76, died June 16. The wake and funeral service will be held next month in New London.

The Coast Guard today honors Deirdre Green, who retired as a Storekeeper First Class and then dedicated herself to finding and sharing stories about African Americans in the Coast Guard. Courtesy photo.

Feb. 24, 2021

Unsung Hero: Coast Guard honors Deirdre Green for uncovering stories of African Americans 

Green’s work helped the service celebrate Dr. Olivia Hooker, many others