CGA Athletic Director Dr. Ray Cieplik retires after more than 40 years of service

U.S. Coast Guard Academy 39th Superintendent Rear Adm. J. Scott Burhoe presents to Dr. Ray Cieplik the Distinguished Career Service Award during a retirement ceremony Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Cieplik retired after serving more than 40 years as a coach and athletic director at the academy. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings.

Dr. Ray Cieplik accepts the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Corp of Cadet flag from First Class Cadet Haley Feindel during a retirement ceremony Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings.

Dr. Ray Cieplik gives final remarks during his retirement ceremony at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Saturday, June 25, 2011. Cieplik retired after serving more than 30 years at the academy as the athletic director and coach. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings.

Dr. Ray Cieplik gives final remarks during his retirement ceremony at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Saturday, June 25, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings.

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