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50 Years of HerStory

USCGA Alumni Association
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard Academy
Women In the Coast Guard
Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Women In the Military
Alumni Association
50 Years Of Herstory
Storytelling
In-Person Events
Herstory
Women In Coast Guard
Key Bridge Collapse
Plane Collision DC Area
United States Coast Guard
History
Leadership Development
Graduate School At University Of Rhode Island
Katrina Recovery/disaster Recovery Funding
Sexual Assault At Sea

50 Years of HerStory is a limited-series podcast produced by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Through personal stories and in-depth conversations, the series celebrates five decades of women at the Academy, reflecting on the trailblazers who led the way, the generations that followed, and the legacies still being written today.

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Who are you when the title and the uniform come off?

This episode welcomes ADM Linda Fagan '85, USCG (Ret.), the 27th Commandant of the Coast Guard and the first woman to lead a U.S. military service. Linda grew up sailing along the New England coas... more

What makes someone stay in a place they were ready to leave?

In this episode of 50 Years of HerStory, Nicolle Bogden '12 sits down with CDR Andrea (Parker) Smith '01 (Ret.), who arrived at the Coast Guard Academy in 1997 as one of three African Amer... more

What does it take to watch struggle to catch up to the change, and still trust it enough to send your own daughter there?

In this episode of 50 Years of HerStory, Nicolle Bogden '12 sits down with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.), who walked through the gat... more

Episode 5: Be Respected, Not Liked with Vice Admiral Sandra "Sandy" Stosz '82

What does it take to be first – first woman to command a Coast Guard cutter on the Great Lakes, first woman to lead a U.S. armed forces service academy – and still insist ... more

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Captain Joseph Jones
Captain, Coast Guard (Class of 1972)
Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Captain Michael Hathaway
Captain, Coast Guard (Class of 1972)
Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Lt. Betz Sayre
Lt., Coast Guard Athletics
Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Jim Quinn
Commander, US Coast Guard (Ret.), Coast Guard Academy Class of 1976
US Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Maureen Whitehurst
Coast Guard OCS Class 1-76, contributor in the gratitude segment
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Bonnie Jill McGee
First female tactics officer at the Coast Guard Academy, class of 1972 (then McGee, later McAlwine)
Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Commander Bob O'Hara
Commander, Coast Guard (Class of 1973)
Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 6: Four Years Before with CDR Jim Quinn '76 (Ret.)
Sandy Stosz
Retired Vice Admiral, Coast Guard Academy Class of 1982
United States Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 5: Be Respected, Not Liked with Vice Admiral Sandra "Sandy" Stosz '82
Erin Palmer
Commander, Coast Guard Academy Class of 2009
U.S. Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 4: You awake? This is the Big One with CDR Erin Palmer '09

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Nicolle Bogden
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Episode 5: Be Respected, Not Liked with Vice Admiral Sandra "Sandy" Stosz '82
Q: What advice would you give to young women entering the Academy today?
Her counsel centers on controlling what you can—your performance, character, and leadership—while not letting the need to be liked override the goal of earning respect through competence and fairness.
Episode 5: Be Respected, Not Liked with Vice Admiral Sandra "Sandy" Stosz '82
Q: What were the biggest hurdles you faced as you arrived at the Academy and began your career?
She recalls a mix of academic challenges and social dynamics, including being part of the third class of women, coping with isolation in dances and social settings, and confronting male-dominated expectations while striving to prove herself through hard work and resilience.
Episode 5: Be Respected, Not Liked with Vice Admiral Sandra "Sandy" Stosz '82
Q: How did you grow up and discover the Coast Guard Academy as a path for your future?
She describes growing up as the eldest of four in a sports-loving family, being a tomboy, and being encouraged by mentors to explore both the Naval and Coast Guard paths. A neighbor's article about the Naval Academy and a guidance counselor who suggested the Coast Guard Academy as a viable option helped her see merit-based opportunities beyond traditional routes.
Episode 4: You awake? This is the Big One with CDR Erin Palmer '09
Q: How did you feel when responding to the Key Bridge collapse for the first time?
I felt a rush of adrenaline, followed by the realization that clear, decisive action and quick organization would be essential to manage the chaos and coordinate across agencies.
Episode 1: The First to Arrive with CAPT Joanne McCaffrey '80
Q: What was Swab Summer like for you as part of the first group of women, and how did it shape your time at the Academy?
Swab Summer was intense and integrated; she recalls challenges like strict schedules and being under scrutiny, but also the bonding and eventual realization that perseverance could redefine norms.

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A thoughtful series focused on five decades of women at the Coast Guard Academy, blending personal journeys with leadership, resilience, advocacy, and community building. Conversations center on breaking barriers, mentorship, policy changes, and the evolving experience of women in the service, often highlighted through alumni leadership, storytelling initiatives, and collaborative efforts to preserve history. Notable throughlines include resilience in the face of obstacles, the power of mentorship, and initiatives that institutionalize women's memories and achievements for future generations. The format often pairs a Coast Guard/Academy context with broader themes of leadership, inclusion, and long-term impact, making it appealing to alumni... more

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2. Captain Michael Hathaway
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