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A regimental review was held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Thursday, April 14, 2011, in honor of Dr. Ray Cieplik, the academy's director of athletics, in commemoration of his more than 40 years of service to CGA.
A regimental review was held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Thursday, April 14, 2011, in honor of Dr. Ray Cieplik, the academy's director of athletics, in commemoration of his more than 40 years of service to CGA.
Cieplik first served as the head coach of the men’s soccer team in 1970, before accepting the position as Athletic Director in June of 1999. He is scheduled to retire later this year.
Coach Cieplik’s contributions to the Coast Guard influenced more than four decades of cadets that have gone on to become officers in the Coast Guard.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Tamargo
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