ALCOAST 283/22 - AUG 2022 SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION

R 011437Z AUG 22   MID200080071090U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 283/22
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION
1. I am pleased to announce the selection of BMCM Michael Burch
as the fifteenth Silver (Enlisted) Ancient Mariner since the
inception of the program in 1978. BMCM Burch will assume the title
of Silver Ancient Mariner from DCCM Russell Cox during a
ceremony at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD, on
12 Aug 2022.
2. BMCM Burch is currently Officer in Charge onboard CGC PATOKA
(WLR-75408) in Greenville, MS. He previously served aboard
CGC MALLET (WLIC-75304), CGC PIKE (WPB-87365),
CGC COBIA (WPB-87311), and CGC SAGINAW (WLIC-803).
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 Burch at
CGC PATOKA or to Michael.B.Burch@uscg.mil.
5. COMDT (CG-751) POC is CWO Sean Stone (202) 372-2338 or
sean.c.stone@uscg.mil.
6. ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant, United States Coast Guard
(CCG), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.