Chief Gunner’s Mate Thuan Vo, 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 Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 29, 2023. 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: | 09.29.2023 |
Date Posted: | 09.29.2023 03:58 |
Photo ID: | 8048723 |
VIRIN: | 230929-N-CA060-1041 |
Resolution: | 3461x2875 |
Size: | 1.1 MB |
Location: | SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP |
Web Views: | 4 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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