Coast Guard holds Enlisted Ancient Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Clearwater [Image 3 of 9]

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

08.23.2024

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn A. Burns, Coast Guard 16th enlisted ancient albatross, holds an Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl ceremonial egg that symbolizes the continual rebirth and passing of the torch of the Enlisted Ancient Albatross title, during the Enlisted Ancient Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Clearwater, Florida, Aug. 23, 2024. In 1966 and 1988, the Coast Guard Officer Ancient Albatross and the Enlisted Ancient Albatross Awards were established respectively to honor the Coast Guard aviators on active duty who have held that designation for the longest period. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)

• Date Taken: 08.23.2024
• Date Posted: 08.23.2024 13:57
• Photo ID: 8607109
• VIRIN: 240823-G-CX249-1004
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 6.54 MB
• Location: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US