NEW LONDON, Conn. - U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Brian Musard clutches the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle National Ensign before he and two other cadets raise the flag before getting underway, Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The Eagle departed New London for an 8-day voyage to Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of OpSail 2012. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erik Swanson.