ASTORIA, Ore. - Coast Guard Rear Adm. Gary Blore passes his aviator's scarf on to Vice Adm. John Currier during an Ancient Albatross Change of Watch Ceremony at Sector Columbia River in Astoria Thursday, July 14, 2011. Ancient Albatross is an honorary title given to active duty Coast Guard members, both enlisted and officer, who have the longest history in aviation among the service. Blore, who served in the Coast Guard for 36 years, received the title in 2009. U.S. Coast Guard video by Cheif Robert Lanier.
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