Coast Guard Seaman Karli I. Thomas graduated from the United States Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J. on Aug. 9. She is the daughter of Jeff and Renee Thomas of Jim Thorpe. She is a 2006 graduate of Marian Catholic High School.

She is third generation Coast Guard having followed in the footsteps of her grandfather, Cletus W. Milan and her uncle, Cletus A. Milan who is currently serving in the USCG.During the eight-week training program, Thomas completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, physical fitness, health and wellness, first aid, firefighting and marksmanship.She will join 36,000 other men and women who comprise the Coast Guard's workforce.Thomas and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's core values, Honor, Respect and Devotion to duty.She is the granddaughter of Clete and Irene Milan of Jim Thorpe.Thomas is currently stationed at USCG Air Station Port Angeles, Washington.