COAST GUARD ACADEMY, New London, Conn. — Cadet First Class Alex C. Martfeld of Pea Ridge will be one of 233 cadets to graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine and Environmental Science.
During commencement exercises, graduates of the Class of 2012 will receive their commission as ensigns in the U.S. Coast Guard from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
A 2008 graduate of Pea Ridge High School, Martfeld is the son of Chris and Sara Martfeld of Pea Ridge,and the grandson of Pete and Margaret Goodart of Avoca.
Martfeld’s first tour of duty will be Flight School in Pensacola, FL.
The Coast Guard Academy offers an integrated life experience which emphasizes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership, in order to graduate officers of the highest caliber. Graduates go directly to positions of leadership and are obligated to eight years service, five of which must be active duty.
Community, Pages 9 on 05/16/2012