17th District Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

Date: May 13, 2006
Contact: Petty Officer Thomas McKenzie
(907) 463-2065
After 4 p.m. Alaska Standard Time, (907) 463-2000

Photo Release

Official Coast Guard Photo Release

Coast Guard aviators carry on ancient tradition

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JUNEAU, Alaska - Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Peter MacDougall (left), Master Chief Petty Officer William Beardsley, Rear Adm. James C. Olson, and Vice Adm. Terry Cross render honors during the national anthem at a ceremony in Sitka Saturday. The title of Enlisted Ancient Albatross, instituted in 1988, was handed down from Beardsley to MacDougall. The title of Ancient Albatross, instituted in 1966, was handed down from Olson to Cross. The tradition of the Ancient Albatross honors the Coast Guard aviator and enlisted aircrew member who have held their designations for the longest period. (Official Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Thomas McKenzie)

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