Inaugural
S COAST GUARD leaders and
distinguished guests joined
together on 23 March to recognize Rear Admiral Linda Fagan and Master Chief Petty Officer Richard "Shane" Hooker as the first Ancient Tridents, at the Ancient Trident Ceremony at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House.
"It's a proud day for the marine safety community as the Ancient Tridents Gold and Silver joins the lineage of the Ancients," said Rear Admiral Linda Fagan, the deputy commandant for operations, policy and capabilities. "Having the Ancient title associated with the marine safety community bring a sense of honor and celebrates all of the professionalism, accomplishments, and the long heritage and traditions of the marine safety community."
Among the distinguished guests in attendance were Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, Rear Admiral Paul Thomas, and several distinguished guests of the marine safety community.
The Ancient Trident Award, similar to the other Ancient awards (Albatross, Mariner, and Keeper), honors an officer and enlisted member for distinguished service in the Marine Safety field.
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OVER THE BOW Winter 2017