NARRAGANSETT, R.I. - Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Guthlein, left, passes the American flag to Master Chief Petty Officer John Downey during Downey's retirement ceremony at Coast Guard Station Point Judith in Narragansett, R.I., June 20, 2008.
Downey, who had 41 years of Coast Guard service before retiring, was the first person to receive the Joshua James Keeper Award and bear the title of Ancient Keeper, which recognizes a Coast Guardsman with outstanding performance and longevity of service in boat forces operations.
Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Galvin, center, was named the new Ancient Keeper upon Downey's retirement. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Connie Terrell)
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