U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2016 Swab Samuel Williams, a native of San Antonio, Texas, falls into formatio during a drill practice at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Aug. 2, 2012. This year, 248 swabs reported to the academy with the incoming Class of 2016. On reporting-in day, the class was comprised of about 35% underrepresented minorities and 37% women, the highest percentages from both groups in the academy's history. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings.