YORKTOWN, Va. - Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr., the 13th Gold Ancient Mariner of the Coast Guard congratulates Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Hearn, the new Silver Ancient Mariner at the change of watch ceremony at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, Aug. 26, 2010. The Gold and Silver Ancient Mariner titles are honorary positions held by an officer, gold, and an enlisted member, silver, with over ten years of cumulative sea duty who have held the qualification as a cutterman longer than any other officers and enlisted members. Coast Guard photo by Public Affairs Specialist 3rd Class David Weydert.
