U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown

Recruit Company Sierra-208 Graduation Ceremony

USCG Recruit Company Romeo-208 Graduation Ceremony

Training Center Yorktown had the privilege of graduating 2 students from Electrician’s Mate A School, after completing the Agile “A” School Program. 💪
⚡️Both members completed the program in 4 weeks, vice the traditional 16 weeks normally required. Due to their unique qualifications, both members graduated as 2nd Class Petty Officers.💡🔌
EM2 Mason Bruns is a prior Army Reserve Signal Support Systems Specialist, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He will be returning to MAT Portsmouth.
EM2 Gregory Manns is a prior Army prior Power Production Specialist, and will be returning to MAT Seattle.
Congratulations to our newest EM2’s, and a huge THANK YOU to the EM School staff, whose hard work and dedication facilitated this successful delivery of this unique Agile training experience!! 👏👏

🎊👍Bravo Zulu to our newest Machinery Technician Petty Officers from Class 15-2025!!🎊👍

Congratulations to the recent graduates who not only earned their crow as new MKs, but also distinguished themselves by receiving the Honor Class Streamer—a rare and prestigious recognition personally presented by the Commanding Officer. This class didn’t just meet the standard—they shattered it and set a new benchmark for excellence!

Machinery Technicians are vital to the Coast Guard’s ability to execute its missions. From keeping cutters and boats operational to ensuring shore infrastructure runs smoothly, MKs are essential to maintaining law enforcement, border security, and military readiness across the fleet. Your work ensures we stay Semper Paratus—Always Ready—at home and abroad.

We’re proud to welcome you to the fleet as Petty Officers. Lead with the same drive and excellence that earned you this distinction. The service is stronger with you in it!

🎊👏Bravo Zulu to Our Newest Petty Officers!🎊👏

⚓️Congratulations to the graduates of EM “A” School Class 6-25, MK “A” School Class 14-26, and BM RAP Class 5-25!🛳️

These newly advanced petty officers are stepping into essential roles across the fleet:

• Electrician’s Mates (EMs) will power our cutters, boats, and shore facilities—ensuring operational capability and strengthening military readiness.

• Machinery Technicians (MKs) will maintain the engines and systems that keep our fleet mission-ready for operations at home and abroad.

• Boatswain’s Mates (BMs) will lead boarding teams, drive small boats, and operate on the front lines of law enforcement, border security, and defense readiness.

Each rating plays a vital role in supporting Coast Guard and DHS priorities—from securing the Maritime Transportation System to projecting maritime presence and upholding U.S. sovereignty.
Welcome to the next chapter of your service—your Coast Guard is proud of you!

👏🎉 Congratulations to US Coast Guard MK-A Class 6-2025 on your graduation from A School! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this significant milestone. As you step into your next journey with the fleet, remember that you are joining a proud tradition of excellence and service. Wishing you fair winds, following seas, and continued success in your careers. Bravo Zulu!💪⚓️ Your legacy rock will carry on and will be a long lived mark of your success!!

🎉👏Congratulations to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Newest Petty Officers!🎉👏

A huge congratulations to the graduates of MK-A Class 5-25 and BM-RAP Class 2-25! As the final graduates of 2024 from Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, you’ve marked the end of the year with your dedication, skill, and professionalism.

Your hard work and perseverance have earned you the title of Petty Officer, and you now join the proud ranks of Coast Guard leaders entrusted with safeguarding lives, property, and our nation’s waters.

May this milestone be the first of many as you continue to serve with honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Bravo Zulu, Shipmates! We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make in the fleet!⚓️⚓️

Thank You RDML Randall for joining us on Thanksgiving Day for the second year in a row!! We appreciate your support, you and Mrs. Randall are so very much appreciated by the staff and students! The CS’s at TCY are top notch, and take immense pride in their work. Thank You!!

U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command