Rear Adm. Christopher Bartz, the Coast Guard 27th Golden Ancient Albatross, stands in front of the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina April 24, 2025 with the Ancient Albatross ceremonial garb. Instituted in 1966, the Coast Guard Ancient Albatross Award honors the active duty aviator, both officer and enlisted, who has served the longest in the aviation field. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Lally)