Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney | Seaman Dominic Culley is selected as the Honor Graduate for recruit company Golf-200...... read more read more
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CAPE MAY, N.J. – Seaman Dominic Culley from Alameda, California, 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, N.J., April 9, 2021.
Culley was presented a plaque on behalf of the Navy League that is presented to the recruit who has the highest final overall standing. Culley is authorized to wear the Coast Guard Honor Graduate Ribbon.
Capt. Kathy Felger, the commanding officer of Training Center Cape May, presided over the ceremony and advancement of the 33 graduates of Recruit Company Golf-200. Training at boot camp is difficult, and approximately 20% of recruits do not graduate with their original company.
“This experience has shown me the importance of self-sacrifice and instilling motivation and confidence in others,” said Culley. “Nothing makes me more proud than to have the honor of representing a company that I believe embodies the core values of our service and is willing to sacrifice anything for someone in need.”
Culley will be stationed at Port Security Unit 312 in San Francisco, California.
Culley’s company earned multiple awards during their seven weeks of training, such as the seamanship pennant, the physical fitness pennant, and the range pennant. Golf-200 also earned the company commander and section commander pennants.
Culley is the son of John and Jessica Culley, and graduated from Alameda High School in May 2020. Culley’s father retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard, and his mother is a graduate from the Coast Guard Academy.
Training Center Cape May is the fifth largest base in the Coast Guard and the sole accession point for the entire enlisted workforce. It is considered the birthplace of the enlisted corps or the Coast Guard’s Hometown.
Training Center Cape May’s mission is to transform the recruits of today into the Coast Guardsmen of tomorrow.
| Date Taken: | 04.09.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2021 15:39 |
| Story ID: | 393479 |
| Location: | CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, US |
| Hometown: | ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US |
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