Vice Adm. Paul Thomas, deputy commandant for mission support, congratulates the company commanders of recruit company India-203 during the company’s graduation ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., March 3, 2023. Thomas was one of the mentors for recruit company India-203 and assisted in their development to become the future of the U.S. Coast Guard fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Kearney)