Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Shepard | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 06.17.2022
Fireman Jack McCraven, from Newbury, MA, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, June 17, 2022. “This has been the most challenging and humbling experience of my life,” said McCraven. “I could never have made it through without my shipmates. We eventually came together as a team once the......
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Tamargo | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 10.01.2021
Fireman Anthony Bustamante from Henderson, Nevada, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, Oct. 1, 2021. “There is no better feeling than achieving a goal you’ve set,” said Bustamante. “I set a goal to become the number one recruit in our graduating class, and I put that goal aside to focus......
Story by Seaman Christian Lower | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 09.24.2021
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Seaman Joshua Duran from Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, Sept. 24, 2021. “In all honesty I thought I was doing everything the same as my shipmates,” said Duran. “At times it doesn’t feel real, but it truly is an honor and a blessing that I am happy to accept.”...
Story by Seaman Christian Lower | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 09.17.2021
Seaman Ariana Claudio from Richmond, Virginia, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, Sept. 17, 2021. “I am extremely humbled and grateful to have earned the recognition of honor graduate,” said Claudio. “It is a reminder that success cannot be attained without experiencing hardship and learning......
Story by Seaman Christian Lower | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 08.27.2021
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Fireman Zachary Stephan from Hampton, Virginia, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, August 27, 2021. “I am honored and humbled to receive the honor graduate award for Zulu-200,” said Stephan. “While the award only represents the achievements of a single individual, I could......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Shepard | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 06.11.2021
Seaman Taylor Bell from Hoover, Alabama, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, June 11, 2021. “I made a promise to my fellow shipmates that I would do everything in my power to help them out along the way in boot camp,” said Bell. “I owe this honor to them for allowing me to grow as a person......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Shepard | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 04.23.2021
Seaman Lauren Kerr from Springfield, New Jersey, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard’s condensed 7-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, April 23, 2021. “I am honored to represent Juliet-200 as the honor graduate, and I’m also honored to have represented the female recruits in our company as our squadbay leader,” said Kerr. “I'm......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Shepard | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May | 04.16.2021
Natalya Reyes from West Palm Beach, Florida, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard’s condensed 7-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, New Jersey, April 16, 2021. “Out of all the wonderful leaders in our company, I am honored and proud to have been chosen to represent India-200,” said Reyes. “I am extremely grateful for my company......
