Coger
It is with great pride and honor that Tommy and Lori Coger, of Elkins announce the graduation of their son, Devin A. Coger, from Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Coger answered the call to serve his country like his grandfather, the Iate Larry G. Bodnar, who was an E-4 in the U.S. Army.
Coger graduated Navy Basic Training as an Aviation Ordnanceman. While there he completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and also shipboard and aircraft safety.
An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Coger received the National Defense Medal and Ribbon as well as the Pistol Sharpshooter Marksmanship Medal and Ribbon.