GovCIO Partners with 2026 Secretaries Cup to Support Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies

November 12, 2026 

Washington, D.C. – GovCIO, is proud to sponsor the 2026 Secretaries’ Cup, the storied college football rivalry between the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Since 1949, the annual matchup has celebrated excellence, leadership, teamwork, and service among the nation’s future military and maritime leaders.  

This year’s Secretaries’ Cup will take place on Nov. 14, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., bringing one of the nation’s most enduring service academy traditions to the heart of the nation’s capital. The game showcases the dedication, discipline, and leadership demonstrated by cadets and midshipmen both on and off the field. 

“The Secretaries’ Cup celebrates the future leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine, and we are proud to recognize their dedication to service, teamwork, and excellence,” said Jim Brabston, CEO of GovCIO.  

GovCIO’s sponsorship highlights its longstanding commitment to supporting the U.S. Coast Guard and advancing federal missions through innovation and digital transformation. Through its work across defense, national security, and civilian agencies, GovCIO helps modernize critical systems, strengthen cybersecurity, enhance operational effectiveness, and deliver technology solutions that improve mission outcomes. 

The Secretaries’ Cup provides an opportunity to celebrate the next generation of leaders while recognizing the critical role the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine play in strengthening the nation’s security, maritime readiness, and transportation infrastructure. 

As part of its sponsorship, GovCIO is honored to support an event that reflects the values shared by both academies: service, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. The partnership aligns with GovCIO’s broader mission to deliver transformative technology solutions while building meaningful connections with the military and federal communities it serves.