Coast Guard commander inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame

New York – U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel J. Travers was inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan, Wednesday evening.

Travers, of Marlborough, Mass., is the first ever inductee from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Travers joined the Marlborough Boys Club in 1975 at age 8 where he particpated in the Torch Club and Keystone Club, serving as the latter's president. His greatest club honor came in 1984 when he was named Massachusetts Youth of the Year.

“Clearly, the Club helped me become the person I am today – a leader in the Coast Guard and my community," said Travers, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Detroit.

Travers was selected because of his membership as youth, continued work with the clubs today, and his success as a Coast Guard leader.

NEW YORK -- Grammy-award winning singer Ashanti presents Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel Travers with the Alumni Hall of Fame plaque at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan, Wednesday evening. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2^ndClass David Schuhlein.

Travers, who is commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Detroit, was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame after nearly lifelong contribution and accomplishment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

NEW YORK -- Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel Travers takes a moment after reflecting about his youth while Grammy-award winning singer and event host Ashanti looks on during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan, Wednesday evening. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2^nd Class David Schuhlein.

Travers is the first ever Coast Guardsman inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame and was recognized for his extensive work with the association, which began at age 8.

NEW YORK -- Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel Travers poses for a group photo with fellow inductees at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan, Wednesday evening. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2^nd Class David Schuhlein.

Travers was inducted with prominent public figures such as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and Toledo, Ohio Mayor Mike Bell, all who have been recognized for their work with the clubs.

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