Chief Machinist’s Mate Elizabeth Valdez, assigned to U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center Detachment Sasebo, is pinned with her anchors as she is promoted to chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Quinton A. Lee)
Date Taken: | 10.21.2022 |
Date Posted: | 10.21.2022 03:02 |
Photo ID: | 7473367 |
VIRIN: | 221021-N-WS494-1061 |
Resolution: | 5426x3617 |
Size: | 1.13 MB |
Location: | SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP |
Web Views: | 10 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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