NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The. U.S. Coast Guard Academy holds its annual Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 9, 2015 at the U.S. Coast Guard Memorial Chapel. The service features musical performances by the U.S. Coast Guard Band's harpist and flautist, the Cadet Glee Club, and the Cadet Handbell Choir. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.