Hometown: San Diego, California
Major: Sociology
Outfit: 1st Battalion Staff/Company F-2
Originally from Company F-2, Claire Ongais ’25 currently serves as the Commander of the Fish Drill Team and the Executive Officer of the First Battalion.
Previously, Claire served as the First Battalion Sergeant Major and has been a part of the Fish Drill Team since her freshman year. In her free time, Claire enjoys running and horseback riding.
‘The Corps has taught me a lot about how to work through tough situations. The challenges I have faced here have helped me to build a foundation of strong values, leadership, and communication skills that I know will help me succeed after graduation,” Claire said of her time in the Corps.
After graduation, Claire plans to attend Coast Guard Officer Candidate School.