Advancement, a family affair, HONOLULU, HAWAII
Newly advanced Chief Petty Officer Heather Bove is all smiles with her husband, Chief Petty Officer Brandon Bove, and son, Gabriel, at an advancement ceremony at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building in Honolulu, S... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2015) –Ship’s Serviceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2015) –Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Yolonda Butler, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is pinned to third class petty officer as one of the ship’s first 11 Sai... More
170316-N-BB534-078 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 16, 2017) Chiefs
170316-N-BB534-078 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 16, 2017) Chiefs check identification cards and pass out exams at the March advancement exam. Nearly 450 Sailors participated in the Petty Officer 3rd Class exam at the Naval ... More
180913-N-TF178-1011 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2018) Boatswain’s
180913-N-TF178-1011 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Skiles, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy wide advancement exam. Makin Island, hom... More
190314-N-NX429-1020 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 14, 2019) Sailors,
190314-N-NX429-1020 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 14, 2019) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), participate in the E-5 Navy-wide Advancement Exam. Bonhomme Richard is currently in i... More
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine representatives Gustavo Ruiz and Joan Stearman present USO Warrior and Family Center - Bethesda staff members Kris Armstrong, Ashley Gray, Cassi... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Ryan Carson, right, an intel analyst
U.S. Army Pfc. Ryan Carson, right, an intel analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 224th Special Troops Battalion (STB), California Army National Guard, is advanced and pinned to the rank of ... More
180906-N-UX013-1158 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180906-N-UX013-1158 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 6, 2018) Operations Specialist 2nd Class William Bivins takes the Navy-wide 1st Class advancement exam on the mess decks of the guided-missile destro... More
160916-N-KF478-949 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Chief Yeoman
160916-N-KF478-949 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Chief Yeoman D.J. Humphries, a native of Newman, Georgia assigned to Training Air Wing Four, being pinned with anchor by his loved one during the FY17 chief petty offi... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour presents Culinary Specialist 1st Class Heather Hoban with the frocking letter authorizing her to wear the uniform and hold the responsibilit... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Brittany Belcher, from Fort Gaines, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, receives her certificate of appointment to the r... More
Defense Information School hosts advancement exam training
Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Misty Hubbard, a native of Duluth, Minn., who serves as the Defense Information School Navy Element senior enlisted leader, discusses the Navy advancement exam process... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Long, with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
Staff Sgt. Joshua Long, with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, applies a knife technique on 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, a West Palm Beach, Fla., native, during the testing portion of fourth-degree black belt trai... More
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Newly frocked Chief
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Newly frocked Chief Ship's Serviceman Joann Maldonado, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), salutes sideboys during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at... More
180301-N-XN398-043 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar 01, 2018) -
180301-N-XN398-043 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar 01, 2018) - Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Julio Espejoperez from Bronx, N.Y., participates in the E6 advancement exam on the mess decks of USS Blue Ridge (LCC19). All candi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Connor Altman, center, automated logistical
U.S. Army Spc. Connor Altman, center, automated logistical specialist assigned to the 224th Sustainment Brigade, California Army National Guard, stands at the front of formation after being advanced to the rank... More
Members of the Fort Drum community gathered March 27
Members of the Fort Drum community gathered March 27 at the Commons to celebrate Women’s History Month with an observance hosted by the 10th Mountain Division Artillery. As guest speaker, Sgt. Maj. Rebeca Kenne... More
Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, left, Deputy Commandant of
Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, left, Deputy Commandant of Installations and Logistics, Alan Estevez, center, the Principal Deputy under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and Kristin French... More
Yeoman 2nd Class Sandy Toves distributes frocking letters
Yeoman 2nd Class Sandy Toves distributes frocking letters for Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th... More
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief Ship's Serviceman
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief Ship's Serviceman Joann Maldonado, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), gets her anchors pinned by her mother during a chief petty officer pinning cere... More
180308-N-LI768-1039 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Boatswain’s
180308-N-LI768-1039 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ahmir Meadows, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam on board Naval B... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Faith Thomas, from Beaumont, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to her current rank durin... More
Culiniary Specialist 1st Class Heather Hoban is frocked
Culiniary Specialist 1st Class Heather Hoban is frocked to her new paygrade during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA Bethesda is proud to honor so many members of our military, civilian, contractor, and vol... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Patrick Fitzgerald, from Washingtonville, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) deck department, receives his certificate of appointment to t... More
Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Ohio Cmdr.
Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Ohio Cmdr. Michael Hudson promotes Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Glenn Liwanag to Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class during the command's awards/frocking ce... More
171205-N-NB544-030 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors,
171205-N-NB544-030 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors, selected for advancement to the next pay grade, stand in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LH... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Armando Vargas, assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327), receives his certificate of advancement from Capt. Matthew Meilstrup, Eagle'... More
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Renato Guarin, assigned
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Renato Guarin, assigned to Naval Operational Support Center Shreveport, holds pencils for sailors participating in the Navy-wide advancement exam during the reserve drill weekend ... More
200802-N-ML755-1208 GULF OF OMAN (August 2, 2020) –
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jynishia Hines, from Lakeland, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to her current rank d... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour recognizes Verona Whiteside as Senior Civilian of the Quarter during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA Bethesda is proud to honor so man... More
191130-N-OK547-1015 (Nov. 30 2019) The Arleigh-Burke
191130-N-OK547-1015 (Nov. 30 2019) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conduct a frocking ceremony for its Sailors on the flight deck of the ship. Barry is underway conducting op... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sebastian Abbott, from Caldwell, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) medical department, receives his certificate of appointment to the rank ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Coast Guard Academy
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Coast Guard Academy 3rd Class Cadet Lauryn Banks plots simulated casualties on a damage control plate on the ship's mess decks of the Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327). Ea... More
Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson writes comments while
Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson writes comments while serving as a judge for the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly competition... More
Distinguished visitors from the Department of Defense
Distinguished visitors from the Department of Defense speak with Marines from 2nd Maintenance Battalion following a demonstration of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug.... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Sabrina Gonzalez, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) reactor department, receives her certificate of appoi... More
170602-N-WI626-108 APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 2, 2017)
170602-N-WI626-108 APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 2, 2017) Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) 2nd Class Joseph White, left, assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), pins a 2nd Class Petty Office... More
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) Sailors take the Navy-wide
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) Sailors take the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam onboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activies Sasebo Mar. 9, 2017. CFAS enables 13 forward-deployed Naval forces and 26 tenant commands acro... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Emily Ford watches Adm. Karl
Petty Officer 2nd Class Emily Ford watches Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard speak on her acts of service during the State of the Coast Guard Address from Nassau, Bahamas, Feb. 20, 2020. Ford was... More
180605-N-SO730-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2018) Sailors
180605-N-SO730-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2018) Sailors stand in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway conducting routine trainin... More
INDIAN OCEAN (September 5, 2019) - Ship's Serviceman
INDIAN OCEAN (September 5, 2019) - Ship's Serviceman Second Class David M. Redwanski, a vending and service provider aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), takes the E-6 advancement exam in the ... More
180913-N-TF178-1068 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2018) Fire
180913-N-TF178-1068 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2018) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Antonio Evans, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy wide advancement exam. Makin Island, home... More
Competitors in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month
Competitors in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition pose for photos with the senior enlisted judges after receiving awards for their performance July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okina... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Shane McCormick, from Milan, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aviation intermediate maintenance department, receives... More
USS Ronald Reagan action
Third class petty officers take the semi-annual advancement exam on the aft mess deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Sailors are given three hours to answer 200 questions that test their knowledge o... More
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 take the E-4, E-5, and E-6 advancement exams at club 11 Degrees North on Camp Lemonnier. With its homeport in Gulfport, Miss., NMCB-11 is a Seab... More
USS Somerset operations, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 24, 2015) - Capt. Lennie Reed, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), announces the names of the 47 petty officers select for advancement over the ship’s 1MC... More
170914-N-RU971-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017)
170914-N-RU971-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017) Sailors participate in the Navywide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flags... More
Sailors assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band take the
Sailors assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band take the Navy-wide advancement exam at the band’s facility onboard Naval Station Norfolk. The advancement examinations are currently being administered with a tailored... More
Pfc. Niakkia Durham (center) receives her new E-3 rank
Pfc. Niakkia Durham (center) receives her new E-3 rank from Company Commander, Capt. Stacy Black (far left) on June 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Clark/released)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Boatswain's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Derrick Carlisle, from Antwerp, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) deck department, is pinned to his current rank during a promotion... More
180308-N-LI768-1027 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Culinary
180308-N-LI768-1027 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Amber McMillian, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam on board Na... More
191130-N-OK547-1021 (Nov. 30 2019) The Arleigh-Burke
191130-N-OK547-1021 (Nov. 30 2019) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conduct a frocking ceremony for its Sailors on the flight deck of the ship. Barry is underway conducting op... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Tony C. Smith gives critiques to
Master Gunnery Sgt. Tony C. Smith gives critiques to food service specialists after receiving awards for their performance in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Stat... More
180221-N-YW501-039 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 21, 2018)
180221-N-YW501-039 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 21, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Amber S. Elbert, left, from Florissant, Colorado, and Karen E. Sielck, from Chicago, participate in a study session for the pet... More
160901-N-WC455-015 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 1, 2016) Sailors
160901-N-WC455-015 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 1, 2016) Sailors take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam on the aft mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike ... More
Capt. Michael S. Feyedelem, reactor officer aboard
Capt. Michael S. Feyedelem, reactor officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, reads Ensign Jacob Wofford his end of tour award during Wofford's commissioning ceremony. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Win... More
US COAST GUARD Promotion ceremony
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Eric Jones (right) reads a citation during a promotion ceremony atop a platform on the mast of the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in Reykjavik, Iceland, Friday, July 1, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard ... More
An array of dishes rests on a table before a judge
An array of dishes rests on a table before a judge during the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly competition is an opportuni... More
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast Guard District commander, meritoriously advanced Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberly Zsuffa, at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, July 17, 2020. Zsuffa’s accompli... More
200727-N-WF272-1018 TOWSON, Md. (July 27, 2020) Engineman
200727-N-WF272-1018 TOWSON, Md. (July 27, 2020) Engineman 1st Class William Olearycole, from Laurel, Md., assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, is pinned by his wife during a frocking ceremony... More
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Information Systems
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Information Systems Technician Submarines Mathew Starlin, a San Diego native, is pinned to his current rank by his wife, Mckenna and son, Austin, during the Commander, Subm... More
190214-N-IO414-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2019)
190214-N-IO414-1011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2019) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class James Greeves from Naples, Florida, takes the Navy-wide petty officer 2nd class advancement exam on the mess deck of... More
Instructors with 4th Tolai, 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade,
Instructors with 4th Tolai, 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, give soldiers a class on patrolling tactics during an exercise aboard Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The trai... More
180517-N-MD297-0155 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0155 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year Chief Culinary Specialist Latoya Farrish, assigned to USS Essex (LHD 2) in San Diego, is meritoriously ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Operations Specialist
EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Bryson, from Sacramento, Calif., stands in formation after being promoted to petty officer second class during an advancement ceremony on boa... More
180308-N-LI768-1016 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Intelligence
180308-N-LI768-1016 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Allysha Brodil, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam on board... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour presents Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Oprah Ramos with the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA... More
170309-N-NB544-058 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Yeoman
170309-N-NB544-058 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Yeoman Seaman Rica Gomez, from Pemberton, N.J., prepares rating exams prior to the E-5 Navy-wide enlisted advancement aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomm... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Newly-promoted Sailors
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Newly-promoted Sailors prepare to shake hands with Capt. James Midkiff, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during a frocking ceremony on the ship... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Renardo Blackford, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank during ... More
180601-N-XK809-015 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Boatswain’s
180601-N-XK809-015 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jonathan Cole, from Anaheim, Calif., stands in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard... More
200301-N-TC708-0003 SHAPE, Belgium (Mar. 13, 2020)
200301-N-TC708-0003 SHAPE, Belgium (Mar. 13, 2020) U.S. Navy Personnel Specialist 1st Class Moesha N. Moncrieffe, from Hinds Town, Jamaica, Personnel Leading Petty Officer assigned to U.S. Naval Support Element... More
200305-N-CO784-020 FORT WORTH, Texas (Mar. 3 2020)
200305-N-CO784-020 FORT WORTH, Texas (Mar. 3 2020) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Monique Nguyen, attached to Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, turns in her completed advancement ... More
Vidalea Osorio receives recognition from Naval Support
Vidalea Osorio receives recognition from Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour for her selection as Junior Civilian of the Quarter during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA Be... More
160916-N-KF478-964 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Chief Yeoman
160916-N-KF478-964 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Chief Yeoman D.J. Humphries, a native of Newman, Georgia assigned to Training Air Wing Four, with his loved ones while receiving his hat from his sponsor during the F... More
180517-N-MD297-0213 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0213 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Navy Shore Sailor of the Year Chief Legalman Jean Yusten, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet, is meritoriously... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle Schuman, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, left, places the 2nd class petty officer insignia on Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jorge B. Balda during a frocking ce... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (March 16, 2017) – Mass Communication
MAYPORT, Fla. (March 16, 2017) – Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin Leitner takes the March 2017 E-4 advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima ... More
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) Sailors take the Navy-wide
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) Sailors take the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam onboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activies Sasebo Mar. 9, 2017. CFAS enables 13 forward-deployed Naval forces and 26 tenant commands acro... More
161122-N-VN584-106 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 22, 2016)- Petty
161122-N-VN584-106 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 22, 2016)- Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Doyle reacts to a friend’s advancement to petty officer in the hanger bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Newly-promoted Sailors
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Newly-promoted Sailors prepare to shake hands with Capt. James Midkiff, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during a frocking ceremony on the ship... More
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Newly frocked Chief
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Newly frocked Chief Boatswain's Mate Damian Carrell, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), salutes sideboys during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at t... More
170914-N-RU971-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017)
170914-N-RU971-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Daniel Charest from Seekonk, Mass., participates in the Navywide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of the am... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Hilary Beringhele, right, a supply specialist
U.S. Army Pfc. Hilary Beringhele, right, a supply specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 224th Special Troops Battalion (STB), California Army National Guard, receives a round of applause ... More
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast Guard District commander, meritoriously advanced Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberly Zsuffa, at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, July 17, 2020. Zsuffa’s accompli... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Schneider, operations
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Schneider, operations specialist, takes the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam with 72 other eligible third class petty officers on the mess decks aboard the amphibious transport do... More
180601-N-XK809-121 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Sailors,
180601-N-XK809-121 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2018) Sailors, selected for advancement to petty officer 2nd class, stand in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (L... More
200305-N-WF272-1012 NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 5, 2020)
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Shane Gormley, from Tampa, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, receives his certificate of appoint... More
180517-N-MD297-0228 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice
180517-N-MD297-0228 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran, the Fiscal Year 2017 Sailors of the Year (SOYs), and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano cut... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) Seaman Valeree Sanchez,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) Seaman Valeree Sanchez, assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327), marks shoal lines on navigation charts on the ship's mess decks. Eagle is a tall ship used as a ... More
161202-N-AY934-093 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2016) Capt.
161202-N-AY934-093 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 2, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Ward (left), commanding officer amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), presents a frocking letter to Petty Officer 3rd Class Dominiqu... More
Firefighting training - A group of men standing around a fire hydrant
First class petty officers from Naval Support Activity Norfolk commands train at the Farrier Firefighting School damage control wet trainer, USS Buttercup. The event is part of phase two of CPO 365, a three-pha... More
Staff Sgt. Scott D. Mark, a platoon sergeant with Company
Staff Sgt. Scott D. Mark, a platoon sergeant with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, leads his section and teaches them the skills instilled int... More
Equipment Operator 3rd Class Margo Hoss from Naval
Equipment Operator 3rd Class Margo Hoss from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 receives her 3rd class crow from Navy Cmdr. Gordon Meek III, NMCB 3’s commanding officer, Wed., Dec. 17. Fifty one Seab... More
200802-N-ML755-1063 GULF OF OMAN (August 2, 2020) –
200802-N-ML755-1063 GULF OF OMAN (August 2, 2020) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class David Bacchus, left, pins new collar device onto Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class C... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle Schuman, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, left, places the 2nd class petty officer insignia on Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Arva E. Wilburn during a frocking c... More
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, 11th Coast Guard District commander, meritoriously advanced Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberly Zsuffa, at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, July 17, 2020. Zsuffa’s accompli... More