A group of Ancient Albatross Award title holders are pictured after the Enlisted Ancient Albatross change of watch ceremony at Air Station Clearwater, Florida, August 23, 2024. Pictured left to right are, Master Chief Petty Officer Mark S. Leichenauer, 15th enlisted ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Broderick W. Johnson, 12th enlisted ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Rear Adm. Christopher A. Bartz, 27th officer ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn A. Burns, 16th enlisted ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired Adm. Charles Ray, 25th officer ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Senior Chief Petty Officer Gary Butler, 3rd enlisted ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired Vice Adm. Howard B. Thorsen, 13th officer ancient albatross, U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)