MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Coit, a native of Appleton, Wisconsin, recently received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for being named 2024 Recruiter in Charge of the Year for Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes. Additionally, Coit received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his station being named 2024 Medium Station of the Year.
Coit, a 2005 graduate of Appleton East High School, joined the Navy 18 years ago.
"Both of these awards mean so much to not only me and my station but to our division as well," said Coit. "We are in a very small market with a population of only 100,000, compared to big cities that are not big at all. Both of these awards are not only a reflection on me, but my team as well. I would not be in my position without all the help from others along the way. I am incredibly proud to be named Recruiter in Charge of the Year, and for my station to be named Medium Station of the Year, made me so proud of my team beyond measure. I am so incredibly proud of every single person on my team, and all the hard work they have been putting in. I am incredibly proud and humbled, and I want to be a beacon of hope for anyone who thinks they can not do it."
NTAG Great Lakes leverages an inspirational culture that informs, attracts, influences and hires the highest quality candidates from America's diverse talent pool. This goal ensures the success of America's Navy and establishes the foundation for sailors to thrive in a life-changing experience.
NTAGs are recruiting districts that make up the Navy Recruiting Region. There are 26 NTAGs across the United States, as well as a Navy Recruiting Reserved command and Recruiting School.
NTAG Great Lakes covers the following areas: Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.