70th Anniversary of Kodiak Base

Rear Adm. Gary Blore, Coast Guard District 13 commander and the Ancient Albatross (right), salutes as he is welcomed as the guest of honor to the Centennial of Naval Aviation ceremony in Kodiak June 15, 2011, where the 70th anniversary of the military in Kodiak was also celebrated. Additional speakers include Chaplain John Monohan, District 17, Senior Chief Petty Officer Peter MacDougall, the enlisted Ancient Albatross stationed at the Coast Guard Academy, Capt. Jesse Moore, Base Support Unit Kodiak commanding officer and Capt. Bill Deal, Air Station Kodiak commanding officer. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis