Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Nelson Rodriguez Mercado, assigned to Navy Munitions Command Pacific East Asia Division Unit 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 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: | 8048731 |
| VIRIN: | 230929-N-CA060-1056 |
| Resolution: | 3565x2971 |
| Size: | 1.22 MB |
| Location: | SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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