Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Ethridge, 17th Enlisted Ancient Albatross, prepares to speak during the Enlisted Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. The Coast Guard Enlisted Ancient Albatross was established in 1988 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 Matt Thieme)