NARRAGANSETT, R.I. - Vice Adm. Vivien Crea, vice commandant of the Coast Guard, (center) looks on as Master Chief Petty Officer John Downey (left) places the ancient keeper's hat on Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Galvin's head during a change of watch ceremony at Coast Guard Station Point Judith here June 20, 2008.
Downey, who had 41 years of Coast Guard service before retiring at the ceremony, was the first person to receive the Joshua James Keeper Award and bear the title of Ancient Keeper, which recognizes a Coast Guardsman with outstanding performance and longevity of service in boat forces operations. Galvin took over as the new Ancient Keeper upon Downey's retirement. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen)
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