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Article: New Ancient Mariners take the helm.
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- Coast Guard Magazine
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
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Captain Michael Jett was christened as the Coast Guard's 12th Golden Ancient Mariner in a ceremony aboard the CGC Polar Star in Seattle, June 10. Jett, the 7th District chief of law enforcement, accepted the time-honored title from retiring Capt. Richard "Mac" McCullough.
The Golden Ancient Mariner is a tradition reserved for the officer with the earliest date of qualification for a permanent cutterman's pin, with a minimum of ten years sea service. The award recipient must personify and uphold the core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty, along with the professionalism and leadership associated with long service at sea.
As the senior sailing ...