NARRAGANSETT, R.I. - Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer John Downey laughs as peers share stories about dealings with him during his 41 years of Coast Guard service at his retirement ceremony held at Station Point Judith in Narragansett, R.I., June 20, 2008.
Downey 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. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen)
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