Chief Machinist’s Mate Derek Lipchey, assigned to Surface Warfare School Command Engineering Learning Site Sasebo, salutes sideboys while being piped aboard as a chief petty officer for the first time 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 Jasmine Ikusebiala)
Date Taken: | 10.21.2022 |
Date Posted: | 10.21.2022 03:34 |
Photo ID: | 7473436 |
VIRIN: | 221021-N-CA060-1072 |
Resolution: | 4947x3050 |
Size: | 698.95 KB |
Location: | SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP |
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