The US Navy (USN) 2005 Sailors of the Year (SOY) pose in the Pentagon ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Brandan Schulze, Usn Release ... More
US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier USS...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2015) –Ship’s Serviceman
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Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School
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160916-N-KF478-949 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Chief Yeoman
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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
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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
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NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment
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U.S. Navy CAPT. Jeff Bartkoski, Commanding Officer, Amphibious Command...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Peter D. Lawlor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2017) Newly frocked Chief
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180301-N-XN398-043 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar 01, 2018) -
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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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
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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
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171205-N-NB544-030 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors,
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Newly promoted U.S. Navy Sailors read the privileges and responsibilit...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... 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
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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
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
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
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
Crewmen of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) assemble in front of the No...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Relea... More
U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Sailors take the E-6 advancement exa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More
U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class David O. Johnson, Aviation Boatswain...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More
U.S. Navy CAPT. Terry Kraft, (left), Commander of the Nimitz Class Air...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... 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
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
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
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
Eleven first class petty officers pose for a photo aboard the battlesh...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
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
170309-N-NB544-058 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Yeoman
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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
After his advancement ceremony, Quartermaster 2nd Class Brady G. Annas...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Poche Release Sta... More
US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas J. Holt, USN Re... 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
Vidalea Osorio receives recognition from Naval Support
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160916-N-KF478-964 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Chief Yeoman
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle
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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
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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
A crew member studies for a rate advancement course in the library ope...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William Dodge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More
A crew member aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) studies for a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn ... More
Onboard the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS JOHN S. ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More
U.S. Navy PETTY Officer Third Class Sailors take the advancement exam ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... 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
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
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
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
US Navy Lieutenant Steven H. DeMoss (Standing foreground), ship's navi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More
A US Navy (USN) Sailor from the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas J. Holt, USN Re... More
US Navy (USN) Enlisted Sailors who have obtained the rank of PETTY Off...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrea Simmons, USN Relea... More
U.S. Navy (USN) CHIEF Machinist's Mate (MMC) Jordan Rosado speaks to f...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Arif Patani, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
U.S. Navy CAPT. William Hart, Executive Officer of the Nimitz Class Ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour recognizes Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Oprah Ramos as Sailor of the Quarter during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA Bethesda is proud... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan.26, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan.26, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Christine Taylor, left, and Luce Darius, assigned to the Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), co-facilitate the pe... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Antoiwauna Southern, from Canton, Mississippi, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) deck department, receives her certificate of appointment to the ra... More
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171124-N-AC254-049 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 24, 2017) Fire
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US Navy (USN) Sailors await further instructions prior to taking the s...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Chantel M. Clayton, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jamal Grahams, from Brooklyn,
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jamal Grahams, from Brooklyn, New York, answers questions on the E-6 advancement exam at the Naval Support Activity Bethesda fitness center March 1, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 30, 2016) -- Senior Chief
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 30, 2016) -- Senior Chief Quartermaster Daniel Jackson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), adjusts Quartermaster 3rd Class Audrey Jacksons' cover during a promo... More
US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier USS...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co... 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
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle
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170725-N-UN340-017 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2017) Yeoman
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brent Pope,
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman
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170602-N-WI626-103 APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 2, 2017)
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161130-N-SK327-269 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2016) Capt.
161130-N-SK327-269 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2016) Capt. Craig Clapperton, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and Command Master Chief Spike Call take a selfie with Petty Off... More
US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CMC) Ceroma Love talks to class of...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrea Simmons, USN Relea... More
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to various commands onboard Commander Fleet...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fleet Activities Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER FLEET ACTIVITIES Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Kevin D. Harris, ... More
Service members assigned to various commands along
Service members assigned to various commands along the Gulf Coast take the E-5 advancement exam at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport gymnasium.
200312-N-PQ586-1063 SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2020) Sailors
200312-N-PQ586-1063 SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2020) Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) take the navy-wide E-5 advancement exam on the ship’s mess decks. Boxer is currently in homeport of San Di... More
Camp Lemonnier Sailors Frocked
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 17, 2020) Capt. Kyle Schuman, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, left, places the 1st class petty officer insignia on Logistics Specialist 1st Class Robert Stephens during a froc... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Latoya Towns, boatswain's mate,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Latoya Towns, boatswain's mate, takes the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery test aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. The "Perform to Serve" program uses the ASVAB ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (September 5, 2019) - Electrician's Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (September 5, 2019) - Electrician's Mate Second Class Mark L. Weinreich, an electrician aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), takes the E-6 advancement exam in the ship's galley. L... 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 Jennifer A. Rendon during a frockin... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour presents Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kevin Coates with the frocking letter authorizing him to wear the uniform and hold the responsibilities of... More
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Seymour recognizes Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kevin Coates as Junior Sailor of the Quarter during awards at quarters June 21, 2019. NSA Bethesda is pr... More
150524-N-FI568-109 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Master-at-Arms
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Master-at-Arms Franklin Courtney receives his distinguished fouled anchor collar devices from family members during a pinning ceremony held at Naval Support Activity North... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Vessels line the
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Vessels line the stage at the Sandler Center for The Performing Arts in preparation for USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony. Thirty-four Ford ... More
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Master-at-Arms
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Master-at-Arms Jamie Makowka proudly receives her combination cover during a pinning ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex to honor and welcome the Navy'... More
150916-N-IX020-092 HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief
150916-N-IX020-092 HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief Engineman Stephen Payton, assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads... 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
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brent Pope,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brent Pope, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa corpsman from Big Piney, Wyo., congratulates a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier during a... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Newly Pinned Chief
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Newly Pinned Chief Petty Officers assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) stand at attention during a reciting of the Chief Petty Officer Cr... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chiefs assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chiefs assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) bow their heads for the benediction during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at the Sandler Center for The Performing Art... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Newly pinned USS
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Newly pinned USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Chiefs march in place during Ford’s Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the Sandler Center for The Performing Arts. Thirty-... More
160916-N-KF478-986 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Sept. 16,
160916-N-KF478-986 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Gunner's Mate (Surface Warfare) Jonathon W. Stewart, a native of Kansas City, Missouri assigned to Naval Health Clinic Corpus, with his wife afte... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Personnel Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Nelson, from Madison, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) training department, receives her certificate of appointment to ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Capt. James Midkiff,
MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Capt. James Midkiff, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), addresses the crew following a frocking ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Iwo Jima rec... More
PCU Gerald R. Ford tour
Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), greets retired Rear Adm. Jim Flatley, center, retired Vice Adm. Bill Ramsey and retired Vice Adm. Ed Clexton, rig... More