Tracen Cape May

• Tracen Cape May is the United States Coast Guard's fifth training center, established in 1982. • It is the Coast Guard's largest enlisted training center, covering over 1,000 acres. • The facility is named after Lieutenant Commander Elmer Fowler Stone, who served as commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Cape May during World War II. • Tracen Cape May has trained over 80% of the Coast Guard's recruits since its opening. • The training center has a fleet of over 170 boats for water-based training exercises. • Tracen Cape May's mission is to transform civilian volunteers into highly trained and disciplined military personnel. • In 2012, the training center commemorated its 30th anniversary with a series of events and celebrations. • The base has a museum showcasing the history of the Coast Guard and its training programs. • Tracen Cape May is located in Cape May, New Jersey, a historic seaside resort town known for its Victorian architecture. • Over 4,000 recruits graduate from training at Tracen Cape May each year, ready to serve in the Coast Guard's diverse missions.