Chief Boatswain’s Mate Thomas O’loughlin, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), salutes sideboys while being piped aboard as a chief petty officer for the first time during a pinning ceremony at CFAS 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 03:35 |
Photo ID: | 7473438 |
VIRIN: | 221021-N-CA060-1076 |
Resolution: | 4997x3331 |
Size: | 731.19 KB |
Location: | SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP |
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