ALCOAST 086/18 - MAR 2018 SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION

R 070804 MAR 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CCG//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 086/18
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION
1. I am pleased to announce the selection of BMCM Matthew J. Coppola as the thirteenth
Silver (Enlisted) Ancient Mariner since the inception of the program in 1978. BMCM Coppola
will assume the title of Silver Ancient Mariner from MCPO-CG Steven W. Cantrell during a
ceremony onboard USCG BEAR in Portsmouth, VA on 30 April 2018. 
2. BMCM Coppola is currently the Officer in Charge (OIC) of USCGC GANNET (WPB 87334). He has
over 17 years of sea time while serving aboard 7 Coast Guard cutters and has been OIC of
CGC BELUGA (WPB 87325), CGC FINBACK (WPB 87334) and CG STA Wrightsville Beach.
3. The Ancient Mariner title recognizes the officer and enlisted person with the earliest
designation as a permanent cutterman and requires a minimum of ten years of sea time.
The award recipients 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.
4. Congratulatory letters and e-mails may be sent to BMCM Coppola at USCGC GANNET or
Matthew.J.Coppola@uscg.mil.
5. COMDT (CG-751) POC is Mr. Dennis Thorseth at (202)372-2335.
6. Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.