U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Kevin Lunday, Coast Guard Commandant, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip Waldron celebrate the Coast Guard chief petty officer's 106th birthday and release the manner of wear for the Chief Petty Officer Cutlass at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2026. The cutlass device is a ceremonial sword authorized for wear by chiefs during official ceremonies when officers wear swords. It connects today's enlisted leaders to the early maritime warriors of the Coast Guard who enforced law and protected the shores. (U.S. Coast Guard video by John Rose)
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