Coast Guard holds Enlisted Ancient Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Elizabeth City [Image 9 of 10]

ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

08.29.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme 

U.S. Coast Guard East District   

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Burns, 16th Enlisted Ancient Albatross, helps Master Chief Michael Ethridge, the new 17th Enlisted Ancient Albatross, don a vintage aviation coat as part of 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)

• Date Taken: 08.29.2025
• Date Posted: 09.03.2025 17:27
• Photo ID: 9291039
• VIRIN: 250829-G-KU031-1347
• Resolution: 7937x5291
• Size: 3.03 MB
• Location: ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, US