Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Burns assumed the title of Enlisted Ancient Albatross during a ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, August 23, 2024. In 1966 and 1988 the Coast Guard Officer Ancient Albatross and then the Enlisted Ancient Albatross Awards were established respectively to honor the Coast Guard aviators on active duty who have held that designation for the longest period. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Schultz)
An Aviation Precision Marksman from ATC Mobile's Aviation Special Missions Division sights in on his M110 for moving target course training from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tropical Storm Imelda brought historic rainfall to southeastern Texas and, even though the storm had hit a few days before, the effects were still mounting. Floodwaters caused by the storm posed serious hazards, requiring emergency rescues.
Two barges are lodged beneath the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge, after nine barges broke away from their moorings at the San Jacinto River Fleet in Houston, Sept. 20, 2019. A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas General Land Office, and Canal Barge Company is responding. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Zimmerman)
