A group of Ancient Albatross Award title holders are pictured after the Enlisted Ancient Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Clearwater, Florida, Aug. 23, 2024. Pictured left to right are, Master Chief Petty Officer Mark S. Leichenauer, Coast Guard 15th enlisted ancient albatross, Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Broderick W. Johnson, Coast Guard 12th enlisted ancient albatross, Rear Adm. Christopher A. Bartz, Coast Guard 27th officer ancient albatross, Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn A. Burns, Coast Guard 16th enlisted ancient albatross, Retired Adm. Charles Ray, Coast Guard 25th officer ancient albatross, Senior Chief Petty Officer Gary Butler, Coast Guard 3rd enlisted ancient albatross, Retired Vice Adm. Howard B. Thorsen, Coast Guard 13th officer ancient albatross. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)