NARRAGANSETT, R.I. - Judith Downey holds the flag that was presented to her husband, Master Chief Petty Officer John Downey, and listens to him speak about his 41 years of Coast Guard service during his retirement ceremony at Station Point Judith in Narragansett, R.I., June 20, 2008.
Downey held the first and only title of Ancient Keeper, recognizing outstanding performance and longevity of service in Coast Guard boat forces operations, for five years before passing it on to Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Galvin during the ceremony. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen)
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