Chief Yeoman Avery Logans, of United States Forces
Chief Yeoman Avery Logans, of United States Forces Japan, has his anchors pinned on by his wife and children during a chief pinning ceremony at Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Cinema 77. A total of 12 chiefs from N... More
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Machinists
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Machinists Mate (Nuclear) (Sel.) Thomas Henson, assigned to USS Asheville (SSN 758), stands at attention while waiting to be pinned as a chief petty officer during a... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors march at the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Thirty-six Ford Sailors were advanced to... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Joseph Kelly, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty offi... More
170915-N-AW702-003 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2017)
170915-N-AW702-003 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2017) Chief Hospital Corpsman Kristin Ferri, assigned to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, passes through the sideboys and is welcomed to the Chief’s Mess during a ce... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors salute while the colors are retired during the chief pinning ceremony at Hampton Roads Convention Center. Fifty-seven For... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Lauren Blackman, from Naples, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, receives her cover during a pinning ceremony ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Lauren Blackman, from Naples, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, embraces her husband and son during a pinning... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electronics
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Brian Burbick, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a group photo during a pinning ceremony held at the H... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Administrationman Malinda Kitterman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, ... More
170916-N-UK248-020 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-020 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) chief petty officer (CPO) selectees march to "Anchors Aweigh," kicking off the CP... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Lavarest Daniels, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from a colleague during a pinning ce... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Xiomara Seda, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives her cover from a colleague during a pinning ceremony held at the Ha... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Franklin Pollydore, from Georgetown, Guyana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, is pinned to the rank of chief petty of... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jarasai Collins, from Andrews, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, poses for a group photo during a pinn... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electricians
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electricians Technician (Nuclear) Kyle Middleton, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, fami... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Donald Harris, from Tallahassee, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, is pinned to the rank of chief petty offic... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Electrician's
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Maurice Young, from Marietta, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held a... More
160916-N-MJ491-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Retired
160916-N-MJ491-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Retired Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPON) of the Navy Rick D. West, the twelfth MCPON, addresses the audience during a chief pinning ceremony on the flight deck of... More
190914-N-UM222-0044 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2019) Chief
190914-N-UM222-0044 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2019) Chief petty officer selects await to receive their anchors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held in a hangar assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squad... More
After their pinning ceremony new chief petty officers
After their pinning ceremony new chief petty officers are introduced to the crew of amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is currently in BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair undergoing ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Machinist’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Machinist’s Mate Cedric Shankle, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Convent... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Kyle Thomas, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief p... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 20201) Sideboys render
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 20201) Sideboys render honors to newly pinned Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Aaron Sammons during a chief pinning ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The rank of chief... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Newly pinned chief
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Newly pinned chief petty officers pose for a group photo following their pinning ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The rank of chief petty officer was officially est... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Christopher Flynt, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends and... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Chris Brooks, from Largo, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, poses for a group photo during a pinning ceremony hel... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) Kevin Huss, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from his colleagues during a pinning ceremony held ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Sonar Technician
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Jon Holm, from Ridgecrest, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) operations department, poses for a photo with his wife duri... More
Chief Pinning Ceremony U.S. Navy, California
Chief Petty Officer Joe Pfaff, mass communication specialist, center, assigned to Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, stands in ranks among newly selected chiefs during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony a... More
Chief Culinary Specialist Keerat Singh receives his
Chief Culinary Specialist Keerat Singh receives his chief combination cover during a chief pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Seven chief petty officers received... More
170916-N-VR594-0082 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief
170916-N-VR594-0082 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief petty officers (CPO) sideboys stand at attention during a CPO pinning ceremony aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Gunner’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Gunner’s Mate Daniel Eastwood, from Braunfels, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held a... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, and colleag... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Machinist’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Machinist’s Mate Darius Anderson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Conven... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Chris Brooks, from Largo, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Lavarest Daniels, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the ran... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty offi... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist Robert Hall, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Conve... More
Chief Petty Officer Omar Silio, a Navy counselor, salutes
Chief Petty Officer Omar Silio, a Navy counselor, salutes during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)
210129-N-EL867-0023 NEWPORT, RI (Jan. 29, 2021) Newly-pinned
210129-N-EL867-0023 NEWPORT, RI (Jan. 29, 2021) Newly-pinned chief petty officers stand at attention during the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport FY-21 CPO pinning ceremony. Eleven Sailors and Marines received the... More
170915-N-RT036-335 HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) USS
170915-N-RT036-335 HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) USS George Washington's (CVN 73) newest chief petty officers bow their heads during the benediction at a chief pinning ceremony at Bayview Commonwealth Center on... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Aviation Electronics
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Miguel Decena receives his combination cover and anchors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. Th... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Administrationman Malinda Kitterman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, ... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Yeoman Silvia
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Yeoman Silvia Newkirk is pinned by family members during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The rank of chief petty officer was offic... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain's Mate Benjamin Hansen, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty offic... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) Kevin Huss, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, and ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Marcus Williams, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, poses for a group photo during a pinning ce... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Logistics
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Logistics Specialist Johnnie Wiley, from Hinesville, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, poses for a photo during a pinning ceremony ... More
170916-N-UK248-016 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-016 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The official party renders salutes to the national ensign during the presentation of colors at the chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremon... More
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) U.S. Navy petty
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) U.S. Navy petty officers and one U.S. Air Force technical sergeant from multiple Guam-based commands stand at parade rest during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony onb... More
210128-N-N0146-1090 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
210128-N-N0146-1090 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 28, 2021) Chief petty officers stand at attention during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 28. Ele... More
Cmdr. Brian Mutty, commanding officer of the guided-missile
Cmdr. Brian Mutty, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), delivers remarks during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
170916-N-UK248-019 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170916-N-UK248-019 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) color guard parade the colors during a chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony... More
210129-N-AZ866-0412 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY,
210129-N-AZ866-0412 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Information Systems Technician Justin Storey receives his chief petty officer cover from Chief Systems Technician Alonda Lockle... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Culinary Specialist
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Culinary Specialist Edward Currier is pinned during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The rank of chief petty officer was officially... More
170916-N-DC385-051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2017)
170916-N-DC385-051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief petty officer selectees arrive to a chief pinning ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) singing “Anchors... More
180914-N-GR847-0054 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief
180914-N-GR847-0054 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 14, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Juan Lopez pins chief anchors on Chief Gunner’s Mate Clarence Jones during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard Whidbey Island-c... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Master Chief
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Master Chief Master-at-Arms Jack Mickle, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's security department, recites the chief petty officer creed during a pinning ceremony held at the Sa... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Lt. Jamal Scarlett,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Lt. Jamal Scarlett, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) command religious ministries department, delivers the benediction during the chief petty officer pinning ceremo... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Administrationman Malinda Kitterman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, ... More
210129-N-AZ866-0381 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY,
210129-N-AZ866-0381 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Electronics Technician Daniel Sharp receives his chief petty officer cover from Chief Boatswain’s Mate Passion Richmond and is ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 21, 2019) Chief Electronics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 21, 2019) Chief Electronics Technician Kristopher Hughes, center, from Live Oak, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a plaque from Com... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from friends, family, and colleagues during a pinning cer... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Kjell Gustavsen, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from friends, family, and colleagues during ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electronics
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Thomas Downs, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends and fami... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Hospital
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Hospital Corpsman Lawrence Duran, from Flagstaff, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) medical department, poses for a group photo during a pinning cerem... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Capt. J.J. Cummings,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Capt. J.J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, delivers remarks during Ford’s chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Sandler Center for the Perf... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Kevin Ising, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, poses for a group ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jesse Willett, from Atchison, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer d... More
160916-N-MJ491-005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief
160916-N-MJ491-005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief petty officer combination covers are staged on a table during a chief pinning ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer ... More
170916-N-DC385-041 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2017)
170916-N-DC385-041 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), addresses Sailors and Marines during a chief pinning cere... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Master Chief Petty
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors during Ford's chief pinning ceremony at Hampton ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Machinist’s Mate Franklin Pollydore, from Georgetown, Guyana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, is pinned to the rank of chief petty of... More
160916-N-MJ491-370 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief
160916-N-MJ491-370 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Logistics Specialist Grace Wu receives her chief’s anchors during a chief pinning ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Bo... More
Newly pinned chief petty officers stand in formation
Newly pinned chief petty officers stand in formation during a chief pinning ceremony on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Com... More
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2019) Chief Gunner’s Mate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2019) Chief Gunner’s Mate Christopher E. Chopin is covered during a ceremony. Chief Chopin was pinned during a Chief’s pinning ceremony at Navy Operational Support Center, Knoxville.... More
210129-N-AZ866-0535 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY,
210129-N-AZ866-0535 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Information Systems Technician Justin Storey salutes as he passes the side boys during a chief pinning ceremony at Naval Suppor... More
210128-N-N0146-1011 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
210128-N-N0146-1011 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 28, 2021) Chief Information Systems Technician Emily Garcia, right, renders a salute to Command Master Chief Melissa Ochoa during a chief petty officer p... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chief color guard detail parades the colors during the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the Sandler Center. Thirty-six Ford Sailors... More
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy,
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, visits with Andrew Knudson and presents him with a coin. Knudson was training in Navy dentistry when he became ill and plans to complete his training after... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Dominick Feliciano, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from a colleague during a pinning ... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Shawn Locklear, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Con... More
210128-N-N0146-1054 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN
210128-N-N0146-1054 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 28, 2021) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Ryan Marriott renders a salute during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held onboard Naval Suppo... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Intelligence
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Intelligence Specialist Deshounn Flagg, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty... More
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Fire Controlman
BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Fire Controlman Paul Lin is pinned during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The rank of chief petty officer was officially establish... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Anntionette Banks, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony ... More
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Yeoman
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Yeoman (Sel.) David O'Leary, assigned to USS Frank Cable (AS 40), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his son during a CPO pinning ceremony onboard Naval... More
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Hospital
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Hospital Corpsman (Sel.) Sheldon Rafique, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his mentor during a CPO pinning cerem... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on
U.S. Sailors assigned to different commands put on khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Patch Barracks Community Club in Stuttgart, Germany, ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Master-at-Arms
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Master-at-Arms Brooks Gregory, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer.... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electrician's Technician (Nuclear) Charles Hallquist, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Marcus Williams, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, is pinned tot he rank of chief petty office... More