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Navy Ceremonies and Promotions

Ceremonies celebrating promotions and honors within the U.S. Navy, highlighting traditions and formal events.

U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 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 Sailors participate in a chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 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.
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Javon Franklin, a native of Mobile, Alabama, graduates Marine Corps recruit training as the honor graduate for Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Franklin earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.
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Admiral Shannon Gilreath, Coast Guard Fifth District commander, recognizes district 5 personnel deployed for the holidays to Coast Guard Station Islamorada, December 12, 2022, Islamorada, Florida. D5 personnel are deployed to support D7 personnel for Operation Vigilant Sentry.
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BALTIMORE (Sept. 8, 2022) Cmdr. Todd Winn, Commanding Officer, Naval Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, talks to future Sailors prior to taking the oath of enlistment aboard the museum ship USS Constellation during the Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2022. The Fleet Week, held Sept. 7-13, is Baltimore's celebration of the sea services, and provides an opportunity for the local community and Maryland visitors to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.
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Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials
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TSGT Elliott from Charleston AFB helps greet and assist participants of the Non-Combatant Evacuation Group. Because of the intense threat of terrorist activity in the Middle East, non-essentials were evacuated from Saudi Arabia to Charleston AFB, where they were repatriated. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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MIAMI (Oct. 23, 2022) Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks with Capt. Kathryn Elliot, commanding officer of the Comfort Medical Treatment Facility, aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), Oct. 23, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.
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Inter-American Defense College held its World Situation Conference on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 8-10, 2023. During their conference Participants engaged in a strategic-level analysis organized by Brazilian Army and professor Col. Fábio Araújo. The conference offered students a global and sub-regional understanding of geo-politics, enabling them to analyze various aspects such as politics, socio-cultural factors, economics, defense, security, science, technology, key nations, state actors, regional alliances, and governmental or international non-governmental organizations. The focus of Committee I involves an in-depth examination of national and sub-regional security, defense, and development policies, along with strategic trends that will influence the Western Hemisphere in the next 10 years.
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Hajime Nakama, left, the mayor of Kin, Okinawa, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, right, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster.
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark
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220422-N-XZ205-1017SAN DIEGO (April 22, 202) Capt. Kim Davis, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos commanding officer (left), awards Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Apolinario, a Sailor assigned to NMRTC San Diego (right), with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony at the hospital April 22. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded for heroism and meritorious achievement and service. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.
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The Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security, greets a Marine during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 10, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Deputy Commandant for Information, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security.
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The Orlando Navy Reserves Center Color Guard participates in the opening session of the Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Hotel in Kissimmee, FL on Monday, September 12, 2022. MHSRS provides a collaborative setting for the exchange of information between military providers with deployment experience, research and academic scientists, international partners, and industry on research and related health care initiatives, such as Combat Casualty Care, Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Medical Simulation and Information Sciences, and infectious Diseases.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Major-Brigadeiro do Ar Edson Fernando da Costa Guimaraes Outgoing Chief of Delegation of Brazil and General de Brigada Giovani Moretto Incoming Chief of Delegation of Brazil to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., July 18, 2022. During the visit, the guest conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus with.
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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) band members speak to Turku Rock Academy students following a concert in Turku, Finland, Jan. 29, 2024. In addition to the Turku concert, the five-day visit will include concerts at the Help Center for Ukrainians, Kauniala Veterans Hospital, Vaskivuori High School, Marjatta Schools, and U.S. Embassy to Finland, as well as workshops with students from Vaskivuori High School. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. 6th Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
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220615-N-JL161-1031 WASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) Master Chief Musician Gunnar Bruning, right, unit leader of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, poses with Master Chief Musician Mike Bayes during his retirement ceremony. Bayes retired from the U.S. Navy Band after 26 years of service.
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HÅGATÑA, Guam (July 25, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, right, meets with family members of the late Hershel Woody Williams, during the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiling ceremony in Hågatña, July 21. Williams was the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, and founder of the Woody Williams Foundation, which honors Gold Star families and service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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220401-N-XB470-1023SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2022) Capt. Kim Davis, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos commanding officer (left), awards Retail Services Specialist 1st Class Christopher Moore, a Sailor assigned to NMRTC San Diego (right), with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an awards ceremony at the hospital April 1. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded for heroism, meritorious achievement and service. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.
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Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navys only boot camp.
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221021-N-SS462-1065JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (October 21, 2022) -- Twenty-eight new chief petty officers from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, USS Tucson (SSN 770), USS Hawaii (SSN 776), USS North Carolina (SSN 777) and USS Minnesota (SSN 783) were promoted during a pinning ceremony held at the USS Bowfin Museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Oct. 21.
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230409-N-NX635-1074 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors sing during an Easter service in the chapel aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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Rear Adm. Lex Walker, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, and Emeritus Eddie S. Jones Jr., Shelby County Commissioner for District 11, pose for a photo during Memphis Navy Week. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in metropolitan areas that do not have a significant Navy presence.
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220909-N-FP878-0005OXFORD, Ohio (SEP. 10, 2022) - Cmdr. Erik Moss, executive officer of Navy Talent Acusition Group Ohio River Valley (NTAG ORV), speaks with a patron of the Miami vs. Rober Morris game at Yager Stadium. NTAG ORV covers Ohio, West Virginia Kentucky and parts of Indianna for recruiting and Navy outreach for anon-fleet concentration areas.
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SAN ANTONIO - (Sept. 28, 2022) Members of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonios Division Five gathered at Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Mercado for an awards luncheon provided by the command in recognition of their exceptional performance. Machinist Mate Second Class Petty Officer Heidi Salazar is presented with the Texas Ranger Award for August 2022 by NTAG San Antonio Commanding Officer, CDR. Stephanie Simoni.
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Aloha,Please join us in congratulating Navy Capt. Ian Fowler on his recent promotion.
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Aloha,Please join us in congratulating Navy Capt. Ian Fowler on his recent promotion.
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220825-N-FO714-1112NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 25, 2022) Capt. Walter Mainor, commander, Task Force 71, presents a gift to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Capt. Hiroaki Tanaka, exercise director/Commander-in-Chief Self-Defense Fleet, during the opening ceremony for Pacific Vanguard (PV) 22-1 held aboard JMSDF helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) pierside at Naval Base Guam, Aug. 25. PV 22-1 is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces.
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Sasebo-based Sailors and family members pledge the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) June 29, 2023. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific collaborated to conduct the naturalization ceremony at CFAS allowing Sailors to become U.S. citizens.
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U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Rommel Chacon, a Honduras native and an aviation machinist with Electronic Attack Squadron 141, receives his certificate of citizenship at a naturalization ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Sept. 21, 2022. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge the MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from China, Côte dIvoire, Dominican Republic, and Honduras.
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221202-N-LN782-1007 (Dec. 02, 2022) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Dec. 2, 22. row of chief combination covers sit on a table prior to a chief petty officer. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp
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220714-N-NC885-4095KOROR, Palau (July 14, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22), presents a PP22 plaque to The Honorable J. Uduch Sengebau Senior, the Vice President and Minister of Justice of the Republic of Palau, during the PP22 Palau Opening Ceremony. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.
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220525-N-LN285-2426 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 25, 2022) -- Lt.j.g. Lisa Urness, from Oswego, Ore., assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) reunites with her family after the boat returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. North Carolina performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the extended seven-month, Indo-Pacific deployment.
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220729-N-XZ205-1010SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Capt. Kim Davis, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos commanding officer (left), awards Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Roxana Gutierrez, a Sailor assigned to NMRTC San Diego (right), with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony at the hospital July 29. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded for heroism and meritorious achievement and service. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.
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Navy recruiters visit a local school to let potential recruits know that the Navy is still hiring. Here the recruiters are handing out pamphlets and information sheets to a student. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)