ALCOAST 324/25 - JUL 2025 SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION

R 221635Z JUL 25 MID120002096983U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 324/25
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION
1. I am pleased to announce the selection of MKCM Scott D.
Worthington as the seventeenth Silver (Enlisted) Ancient Mariner
since the inception of the program in 1978. MKCM Worthington
will assume the title of Silver Ancient Mariner from Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), BMCM Heath B. Jones
during a ceremony at the C5I Service Center in Alexandria, VA
on 22 JUL 2025.
2. MKCM Worthington currently serves as the Silver Badge at ATC
Mobile in Mobile, Alabama. His distinguished 30 year career
encompasses more than 13 years of sea time. His previous afloat
assignments include USCGC ACTIVE (WMEC-618), USCGC STEADFAST
(WMEC-623), USCGC FIR (WLB-213), USCGC WAHOO (WPB-87345),
USCGC ELDERBERRY (WLI-65401), and USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL-757).
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 MKCM
Worthington at ATC Mobile or to Scott.D.Worthington@uscg.mil.
5. COMDT (CG-751) POC is Mr. Michael Ellis (202) 372-2335 or
Michael.J.Ellis2@uscg.mil.
6. ADM Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant (CCG), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.