Antioch Eagle Scout graduates from Coast Guard Academy

McNell is congratulated by President Donald Trump at the Coast Guard Academy graduation, May 17, 2017.

Bradley McNell accepted his commission from his Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017.

After completing four years at the Academy in New London, CT and    receiving a Bachelor of Science degree McNell’s first tour of duty will be as an Officer on the 418 foot National Security Cutter, USCGC Waesche – whose homeport is Alameda, CA.

He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 450 and a 2012 graduate of De La Salle High School.

To watch the speech by given to the graduates by General John Kelly, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, click here and to see highlights of the graduation, click here.


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2 Comments to “Antioch Eagle Scout graduates from Coast Guard Academy”

  1. Rjb says:

    Great job!

  2. Sherra Hammers says:

    I love hearing about these stories from young people and thier accomplishments! How awesome is this! His parents must be glowing.

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