U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Linda Fagan and Master Chief Petty Officer Richard “Shane” Hooker pose after being recognized as the first Ancient Trident.
The Ancient Trident Award was established in 2016 to honor the officer and enlisted Coast Guard members with the longest time in the marine safety program. This award not only recognizes marine safety longevity, but also extols the officer and enlisted member whose personal character and performance standards honor the most venerable practitioners of marine safety and reflect our core values.
The silver and gold ancient tridents must have served a minimum of 10 years of accumulated service time in the marine safety program while on active duty in the Coast Guard. The ancient tridents are charged with keeping a close watch to ensure that the marine safety traditions are continued and that the time honored reputation of the Coast Guard is maintained.
The Ancient Trident Award also honors the heritage and progression of Marine Safety from the Steamboat Inspection Service, to the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation and finally to the Coast Guard. The term "Trident" represents the three pronged approach to our mission: Prevention, Preparedness, and Response.
Opposite Page: Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, presents Rear Admiral Linda Fagan with a gold trident. Fagan is recognized as the first Coast Guard officer to receive the Gold Ancient Trident title.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Iannazzo-Simmons
Ancient Trident Ceremony
Article From US Coast Guard 1st District PA Detachment New York