ALCOAST 306/25 - JUL 2025 2025 GOLD ANCIENT TRIDENT SELECTION

R 031853Z JUL 25   MID120002054767U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 306/25
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: 2025 GOLD ANCIENT TRIDENT SELECTION
A. Ancient Trident Award, COMDTINST 1650.17
1. The inaugural Gold Ancient Trident, ADM Linda Fagan, has retired.
The selection process to identify the 2nd Gold Ancient Trident is
underway.
2. The Ancient Trident Designation was established in 2016 to honor
those with the longest time in the Marine Safety Program. This
designation not only recognizes Marine Safety longevity but also
extols the officer and enlisted Marine Safety Professional whose
personal character and performance standards honor the most
venerable practitioners of marine safety and reflect our
Core Values.
3. The Office of Shore Forces (CG-741) requests members who meet ALL
criteria listed in REF (A) contact the POCs listed in para. 5 below
no later than 01 AUG 2025.
4. A resumption of watch ceremony will be held at a date and
location to be determined after selection.
5. POCs.
    a. Primary: LCDR Chris Mercurio, Chris.F.Mercurio@uscg.mil
    b. Secondary: CDR Eunice James, Eunice.A.James@uscg.mil
6. Ms. Lisa R. Schleder-Kirkpatrick, Acting Assistant Commandant
for Capability (CG-7), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.