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Date: December 23, 2010

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Haul out the holly

A peek inside the home of the Coast Guard Academy superintendent

Haul out the Holly

Coast Guard Rear Adm. J. Scott Burhoe and his wife Betsy host several holiday events in their home, known as Quarters One, on the campus of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

Take an inside peek at what happens behind closed doors as the Burhoe's and their staff prepare for the holidays.

U.S. Coast Guard photographs by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
The home of Coast Guard Academy Superintendent Adm. J. Scott Burhoe and his wife Betsy, known as Quarters One, is host to several holiday gatherings Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in New London, Conn. During the holidays, the Burhoe's host multiple gatherings in their home, inviting academy guests, academy employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John Lopez adjusts a bow on a wreath Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Lopez is assigned as a member of the admiral's staff and manages operations at the superintendent's home, known as Quarters One at the academy. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Betsy Burhoe hangs a Christmas ornament on a tree inside her home at the U.S Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Betsy is the wife of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and decorated two of their Christmas trees for the holidays in their home, known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
Betsy Burhoe reviews past party plans in a book titled This 'ol House with Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John Lopez at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Betsy is the wife of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the academy and hosts several holiday gatherings in their home at the academy, known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiger Hsu puts together a fruit bowl inside Quarters One, the home of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy superintendent Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in New London, Conn. Hsu, a food service specialist, is assigned to the admiral's staff and is preparing for several holiday gatherings in the home. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi A fruit salad is prepared Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, for a holiday gathering to be hosted in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. The admiral's home, also known as Quarters One, hosts several holiday events, catering to academy guests, employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John Lopez melts chocolate in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in New London, Conn. Lopez is assigned to the admiral's staff and is making preparations for multiple holiday events which occur at the admiral's home, also known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John Lopez rolls a batch of chocolate truffles in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in New London, Conn. Lopez is assigned to the admiral's staff and is making preparations for multiple holiday events which occur at the admiral's home, also known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John Lopez rolls a prepares a pot of pasta in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, in New London, Conn. Lopez is assigned to the admiral's staff and is making preparations for multiple holiday events which occur at the admiral's home, also known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiger Hsu places silverware on a table Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, inside the home of Coast Guard Academy Superintendent Adm. J. Scott Burhoe in New London, Conn. Burhoe's home, also known as Quarters One, is host to several holiday events open to academy guests, employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Gama Negron of Puerto Rico prepares paper lanterns in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. During the holidays, Adm. Burhoe and his wife Betsy host multiple gatherings in their home, inviting academy guests, academy employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiger Hsu fills pastry cups Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, before a holiday party in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. During the holidays, Adm. Burhoe and his wife Betsy host multiple gatherings in their home, inviting academy guests, academy employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Gama Negron of Puerto Rico prepares a cheese platter in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. During the holidays, Adm. Burhoe and his wife Betsy host multiple gatherings in their home, inviting academy guests, academy employees and VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Betsy Burhoe lights a candle in her home at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Betsy is the wife of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, superintendent of the academy. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Lt. Ashley Crouch smiles while examining homemade Christmas ornaments Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Crouch is the aide to Adm. Burhoe, superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
Coast Guard Adm. J. Scott Burhoe shares information he learned about his painting to a group of guests in his home Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, on the grounds of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Burhoe, the superintendent of the academy, and his wife hosted several holiday gatherings in their home. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Betsy Burhoe smiles during a conversation in her home Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in New London, Conn. Betsy is the wife of Coast Guard Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the couple hosted several holiday gatherings in their home. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Guests congregate in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in New London, Conn. Burhoe, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and his wife Betsy hosted several holiday gatherings in their home, known as Quarters One, located on the academy campus. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
Staff members work behind the scenes Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Burhoe and his wife Betsy hosted several holiday gatherings in their home, known as Quarters One. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Adm. J. Scott Burhoe (right) shakes hands with Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in Burhoe's home in New London, Conn. Burhoe, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and his wife Betsy hosted a holiday gathering in their home, which was attended by Rep. Courtney, academy guests, academy employees and other VIPs. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Coast Guard Adm. J. Scott Burhoe (center) shares a laugh with his guests during a holiday gathering in his home Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in New London, Conn. Burhoe, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and his wife Betsy hosted several holiday gatherings in their home, known as Quarters One, located on the academy campus. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Glee Club sings Christmas carols Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe in New London, Conn. As superintendent of the academy, Burhoe and his wife Betsy hosted several holiday gatherings in their home, known as Quarters One, on the academy campus. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Guests gather in the home of Adm. J. Scott Burhoe, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in New London, Conn., to hear the Academy Glee Club sing Christmas carols during a holiday gathering. Burhoe and his wife Betsy hosted several holiday gatherings in their home, known as Quarters One, on the academy campus. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi Holly Leaves

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