Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael S. Clopton has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C.
Nuclear Power School is a rigorous sixmonth course that trains officers and enlisted students in the science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants.
Graduates next undergo additional instruction at a prototype training unit before serving as a surface warfare officer aboard a nuclear-powered surface ship, or as an electronics technician aboard a nuclearpowered submarine.
Clopton has served in the military for one year.
He is the son of William and Lydia Clopton of Monroe. He is a 2010 graduate of Monroe Township High School.
Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron N. Yigdal earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
For 13 weeks, Yigdal was trained in closeorder drills, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.
One week prior to graduation, Yigdal endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.
Yigdal is the son of Lisa and Howard Yigdal, of Monroe. He is a 2012 graduate of Monroe Township High School.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dillon M. McMahon has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C.
Nuclear Power School is a rigorous sixmonth course that trains officers and enlisted students in the science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants.
Graduates next undergo additional instruction at a prototype training unit before serving as a surface warfare officer aboard a nuclear-powered surface ship, or as an electronics technician aboard a nuclearpowered submarine.
McMahon is the son of Carrie Strawbridge and stepson of William Strawbridge, both of East Brunswick. He is a 2011 graduate of East Brunswick High School.