Navy Chief Petty Officer Ceremonies

Images depict U.S. Navy personnel in formal ceremonies, highlighting promotions and pinning events. The atmosphere is respectful and ceremonial, showcasing military uniforms and ranks.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexis Sandoval, left, Command Master Chief Brandon McCray, center, and Capt. Doug Stephens salute for the national anthem during Sandoval's commissioning ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, June 25, 2022. Sandoval was enlisted for 13 years before commissioning.

221021-N-EJ241-1164DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Information Systems Technician Joshua T. Handley, assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East Detachment Diego Garcia, salutes while being piped into the Chief Petty Officer Mess during U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcias Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony. Chiefs are recognized for exemplary technical expertise within their rating, superior administrative skills, strong leadership ability, and most importantly, chiefs bridge the gap between officers and enlisted personnel, acting as supervisors as well as advocates for their Sailors.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge for the marksmanship training division with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, waits to be awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2022. Wetter was awarded for the heroism he displayed in December 2020 to save a family when he saw a car burst into flames on the side of a road during his drive home. Wetter climbed into the backseat of the burning car and used a pocket knife to free a child from her car seat. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

221021-N-VW723-1158 NORTH ISLAND (October 21, 2022) Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) John Huffman is covered during a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Pinning Ceremony at Commander, Naval Air Forces headquarters aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Oct. 21. The CPO Pinning Ceremony is the culmination of a six-week training period where senior enlisted leaders are challenged on their leadership and mentoring abilities as they transition from E-6 to E-7.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge for the marksmanship training division with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, listens to comments after he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2022. Wetter was awarded for the heroism he displayed in December 2020 to save a family when he saw a car burst into flames on the side of a road during his drive home. Wetter climbed into the backseat of the burning car and used a pocket knife to free a child from her car seat. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

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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Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexis Sandoval, left, Command Master Chief Brandon McCray, center, and Capt. Doug Stephens salute for the national anthem during Sandoval's commissioning ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, June 25, 2022. Sandoval was enlisted for 13 years before commissioning.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Fenimore with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reports to the battalion commander of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Lt Col Daniel R. Meyers, during the Battalion Commanders Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 11. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (May 10, 2022) Naval Station Great Lakes Security Department conducts a dress white unifrom inspection. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2022) Master Chief Fire Controlman Nicholas Westervelt places a cover on Senior Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician John Lamson, a native of Oakdale, Minn., during a chief pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 18, 2022. Essex is homeported in San Diego.

Lt. Cmdr. Charles Mallie, a Navy chaplain, delivers the benediction during a change of command ceremony for the blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, August 22, 2022. USS Kentucky is one of eight Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor.

Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Sheridan Palmer, from Plant City, Florida, assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) weapons department, is rung into the Chiefs Mess after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO). Fifty six Sailors from Ford, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron Two and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 were pinned during the CPO pinning ceremony held in the hangar bay, Oct. 21, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Giovanni Brunacini, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stands at attention during his award ceremony at Range 214 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2022. Brunacini, who is currently serving as a block noncommissioned officer with MCB Camp Pendletons Range Operations Division, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroic actions taken after he helped save the life of a man wounded in a drive-by shooting in Lemon Grove, California.

NEWPORT, RI (Sept. 30, 2022) Chief of Chaplains of the Navy Rear Adm. Gregory Todd, passes through sideboys during the Officer Development School (ODS) class 22080 graduation ceremony at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island, Sept. 30, 2022. ODS provides staff corps officers and several restricted line designators with training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 24, 2022) Sailors, civilians, and military families gathered to witness the initiation of several of the regions newest chief petty officers during a pinning ceremony at Top o the Mar onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) in Nimitz Hill Oct. 21. The 13 newly pinned chiefs, represented the following commands: - NBG - Commander, Joint Region Marianas- Naval Hospital Guam- 30th Naval Construction Regiment- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 - Naval Recruiting Office Guam- Priority Management Office- Naval Munitions Command East Asia Division Unit Guam and - Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3/Military Sealift Command GuamAs chief petty officer selectees they endured six weeks of chief formation, which included physical training, naval heritage education, honing of the Navys core values, and leadership and teamwork training sessions. (U.S. Navy Photos by LSSCS Christian Dadino)

NEWPORT, R.I. (June 30, 2022) Chief of Chaplains of the Navy Rear Adm. Gregory Todd salutes before passing through sideboys during the Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS) assumption of command ceremony at Naval Station Newport, June 30, 2022. NCS trains Navy chaplains and religious program specialists to fulfill a critical role in helping the Department of the Navy achieve and maintain a ready force by preparing religious ministry team members to minister across the sea services to build personal, unit, and family readiness and strengthen spirit, moral character, and toughness.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 09, 2022) Sailors attend a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. on Sept. 09, 2022. Naval Station Mayport is one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville, Fla. area and home to the Navy's 4th Fleet.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand at attention during the expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado, California, Feb. 17, 2024. The ship is named after Medal of Honor recipient John Lee Canley, a retired Marine Corps sergeant major and Vietnam War veteran. Marine Corps

220626-M-RA094-1082PEARL HARBOR (June 26, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. David J. Hart (left), the commanding officer of Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 (MAGFT-7) Ripper and Sgt. Maj. Idris N. Turay (right), salute while manning the rails aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), June 26, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC form June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationship among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Matthew R. Piano, right, operations chief, Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region, Marine Corps Base Quantico, is retired by Col. Willard A. Buhl, instructor, Distance Education Program, Expeditionary Warfare School, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, June 17, 2022. Piano dedicated 21 years of faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps.

221021-N-SS462-1076JOINT 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.

U.S. Marines with Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 28, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas MenendezFlorez, the company gunnery sergeant with Headquarters and Support (H&S) Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB), 2nd Marine Logistics Group passes the ceremonial birthday cake to Pvt. Sloan Taylor, a warehouse clerk with H&S Company on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. H&S company, CLB-6 held a cake cutting ceremony to honor the 247th Marine Corps Birthday, reflecting on the traditions, history and the legacy of the Marine Corps.

Attendees of the Fiscal Year 2023 Commandants Combined Awards Ceremony applaud awardees at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Feb. 8, 2024. The ceremony recognized and awarded eight Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their exceptional performance in their respective special duty assignments. Marine Corps

KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2012) Chief petty officer selectees receive their covers from their sponsors during a pinning ceremony on the flight deck of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36).

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Eddie L. Henry IV, a native of Augusta, Georgia, graduates as the honor graduate for Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 3, 2022. Henry earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his platoon during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 14, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael Arebalo, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point, participates in the MEDLANT Sailor of the Year board, April 14, 2022. Naval Medical Forces Atlantic provides well-trained medical experts, operating as high performance teams, to project medical power in support of naval superiority.

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Joseph Stroney, left, the Navy senior enlisted leader with Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, reads an award certificate during the Blue Jacket of the Quarter award ceremony at the Webber Center on Camp Pendleton, April 6, 2023. Sailors from various installations competed on this board, they were judged based on stellar performance, excellent leadership, and outstanding unit safety contributions during the quarter.

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Eduardo Anaya, a graduate of Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo after the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 28, 2022. Anaya graduated from Ukiah High School and enlisted into the reserves to become an Infantry Marine. He was recruited by Sgt. Elizabeth Helbig with Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

240104-N-ED185-2011KEYPORT, Wash. (Jan. 5, 2023) Sea Cadets from the Scorpion Squadron parade the colors during a change of command ceremony for the blue crew of the Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) at Keyport, Washington, Jan. 5, 2024. During the ceremony, Capt. Eric A. Hunter relieved Capt. Micah D. Maxwell as commanding officer of the blue crew of Ohio.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 12, 2022) - First Responders from Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Emergency Services along with Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Luckett observed the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at Fire Station 1 onboard NBG, Sept. 12. Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), police officers, Chief Petty Officers (CPO), and CPO Selects from throughout the region participated in the ceremony to pay tribute to the lives of 343 firefighters, 62 law enforcement officers, eight emergency medical technicians, and 2,581 civilians who were lost during the attacks. The ceremony included 10 full blasts from the airhorns symbolizing the signal made to evacuate the World Trade Center, followed by a moment of silence. Firefighters also marked the anniversary with a stair climb at the Charles King Fitness Center. The firefighters assigned 15-

220518-N-DN159-1020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2022) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Juan Pantoja is covered by Master Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Matthew Purham during a promotion ceremony on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 18, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

RICHMOND, Virginia (July 29th, 2022) After being appointed as an honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer, Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip M. Brashear, son of the late Master Chief Master Diver Carl Brashear, stands next to Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Jason Cook of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) Two during a special presentation by US Navy Divers during his 40-year retirement ceremony at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center onboard Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia on July 29th, 2022. Earlier in the ceremony, CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by the Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith for his relentless dedication to the United States Navy. Over the course of 17 years, CW5 Brashear inspired Sailors and members of the Chiefs Mess to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity, volunteering his service to the Navy, and accepting responsibility beyond the call of printed assignment.

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PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (May 12, 2022) - Command Senior Chief Manuel Valle, USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), from Chicago, renders honors to the USS Missouri Memorial as the Military Sealift Command hospital ship transits into Pearl Harbor, May 12. The ship is currently underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now, in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 11, 2022) During a ceremony this morning at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) the United States Flag was lowered to half-staff in order remember the 2,977 victims of the terrorist attacks on our nation that occurred on 11 September 2001. Camp Lemonnier's leadership and Chief's Mess wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the victims of this attack as well as those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice supporting the Global War on Terrorism. As Americans, we chose to commemorate this day with act of service and remembrance. CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. TJ P. Riklon-Bunny, a native of Douglasville, Georgia, graduates as the honor graduate for Platoon 2048, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 2022. Riklon-Bunny earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his platoon during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Culinary Specialist Jarrod Robinson receives his chief petty officer combination cover during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 21, 2022. Nine selectees were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gregory A. Grayson, the battalion commander of 1st Recruit Training Battalion, right, inspects a new Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the Battalion Commanders Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 14, 2022. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects.

U.S. Marines from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG), stand in formation during a change of command ceremony in Quantico, Va., June 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, to the incoming commander.

110408-N-QP955-009PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 8, 2011) Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Jonathan Redfield, assigned to Officer Training Command grades cadets from Southold (N.Y.) High School during the 2011 Navy Junior ROTC National Championships. Units from 25 high schools from throughout the U.S. competed in personnel inspections, academic tests, military drill, and athletic events.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), receives a wreath to present in honor of the fallen during the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 25, 2022. ANZAC Day commemorates the sacrifices made by all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. This date marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australia and New Zealand during World War I and is the 50th year MARFORPAC has provided military support to ANZAC Day in Honolulu.

221021-N-N0874-1305 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Damage Controlman Joshua Bailey, poses for a photo during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), October 21, 2022. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

221021-N-LZ839-1090NORFOLK, Va. (October 21, 2022) Chief selectees assigned to the wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) stand by to be pinned during ships chief pinning ceremony at the Nauticus museum, Oct. 21, 2022. The Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony is considered one of the most significant milestones of an enlisted Sailors career.

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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge for the marksmanship training division with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2022. Wetter was awarded for the heroism he displayed in December 2020 to save a family when he saw a car burst into flames on the side of a road during his drive home. Wetter climbed into the backseat of the burning car and used a pocket knife to free a child from her car seat. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2012) Chief petty officers are presented their chief petty officer combination covers during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado. Thirty-six Sailors from class 119 of the Greater San Diego Chief Petty Officer Association were frocked to the rank of chief petty officer.

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a photo with her drill instructor at her graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon.

220401-N-IE405-1051 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (April 1, 2022) Senior Chief Religious Program Specialist Margarito Barreras prepares to hoist the national ensign during morning colors in celebration of the 129th birthday of the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO) at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, April 1, 2022. The United States Navy established the rank of CPO on April 1, 1893. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 26, 2018) U.S. Navy recruits stand at attention during Recruit Training Command graduation. The 748 Sailors in this graduation ceremony are the newest Sailors in the U.S. Navy and join the 38,000 to 40,000 recruits who graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and Sgt. Maj. Israel Rivera, the sergeant major of MCAS Futenma, salute incoming Maj. Gen. David Maxwell, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command, on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Shortly after his arrival to Okinawa, Maxwell toured MCAS Futenma to learn about air operations and capabilities in the Pacific region. During the tour, staff and personnel briefed Maxwell on air traffic control, air defense systems, and future barracks construction.

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Lance Cpl. Japhen A. Knight, rifleman, Silent Drill Platoon, performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 6, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr., former administrator of NASA.

220607-N-YQ181-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2022) Chief Petty Officers present colors in the forecastle of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony. The turning point of World War II in the Pacific theater, the Battle of Midway lasted from June 3-5, 1942, when U.S. Naval forces defeated a larger Japanese force due in part to the U.S. breaking Japanese naval code. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

221021-N-OX321-1178 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 21, 2022) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Johannes J. Gonzalez addresses Naval Air Station Sigonellas new chief petty officers during a chief pinning ceremony held on NAS Sigonella, Oct. 21 2022. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate the time-honored transition of a petty officer 1st class into a chief petty officer but is undertaken by all E-6 from all branches at the command eligible for advancement to E-7. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

The Honor Guard parades the colors during the Military Womens Memorial 25th Anniversary Ceremony at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Shannon Gross, commanding officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, administers the oath of enlistment to Pfc. Jesus Angel Ramirez Venegas during his Prior Service Enlistment Program reenlistment ceremony on Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27. PSEP affords former active duty and reserve Marines the opportunity to resume active service and meet published manpower requirements. Marine Corps

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Melson, commander of Task Force 73, is piped aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the Chuuk closing ceremony aboard Mercy, anchored off Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 20, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion execute drill movements during Final Drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 7, 2022. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly.

CORONADO, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2012) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Christopher Manley stands at attention as his combination cover is placed on his head by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Tijuanna Schumpert during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently in its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island.

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Lidia Luna, an instructor at Recruit Training Command (RTC), volunteered at the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Chicagoland Drill Meet on February 3rd at Wheeling High School. RTC staff volunteers served as judges for the events in the drill meet. These events included personnel and uniform inspection, marching inspection, color guard inspection, and exhibition drill inspections. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. Navy

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Legalman Luisa Rosado De Los Santos receives her chief petty officer combination cover during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 21, 2022. Nine selectees were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, right, inspects a new Marine during the Battalion Commanders Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 14, 2022. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects.

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A formation of four US Army Special Forces Green Berets Soldiers, render a salute during the Fallen Soldier Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Ceremony Honors the six Coalition Soldiers killed during training exercises in Kuwait on 12 March 2001. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0202957 or search 010315F2454T504). Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason A. Lambert, Commanding Officer for Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 2, gives a speech honoring Master Gunnery Sgt. Pantaleon M. Garcia IV during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 10, 2022. Garcia enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1995 and served 27 years of honorable and faithful service to the Marine Corps.

221003-M-AI445-1019 (October 3, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Tyler T. Judd, a communication strategy and operations officer, assigned to Task Force San Francisco, mans the rails of the ship while pulling into the Port of San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service event, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 09, 2022) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) stand in formation on the ships focsle during a ceremony celebrating the ships 20th anniversary.

BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 1, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphyand Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors atNaval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief pettyofficer rank.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Toleman, a Brigham City, Utah native and singer with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, sings God Bless the USA during a halftime preformance at the University of North Carolina Pembroke in Pembroke, North Carolina, September 1, 2023. Community relation events like these enable the Marines of 2d MARDIV to give back to the local community.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Sigmon, the executive officer of Recruiting Station (RS) Richmond, stands at parade rest during RS Richmonds change of command ceremony at the Omni Richmond Hotel, Richmond, Virginia, July 1, 2022. During the ceremony, Maj. Bradley Fromm relinquished his duties as the commanding officer of RS Richmond to Maj. Kenneth Jackson.

Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Patrick Zembol is covered by Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Curtis Huff during a chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony at Recruit Training Command. Fourty three Sailors were pinned to the rank of CPO during the ceremony. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2022) Newly selected chief petty officers march to receive their new rank during a pinning ceremony aboard amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The rank of chief petty officer was established April 1, 1893 and once a year the U.S. Navy advances selected Sailors to the rank. John P Murtha is homeported in San Diego.

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, the commanding officer of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), speaks to Marines and Sailors during a cake cutting ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. The Marines of 2nd MLG held a cake cutting ceremony to honor the 247th Marine Corps Birthday, reflecting on the traditions, history and the legacy of the Marine Corps.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Legalman Luisa Rosado De Los Santos is pinned by her mentors during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 21, 2022. Nine selectees were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony on Camp Plaza, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony is important to all Marines as it is an annual renewal of each Marines commitment to the Corps and Corps commitment to our nation's quest for peace and freedom worldwide.

The 944th Fighter Wing holds a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 10, 2022. The recently promoted Airmen were charged with increased responsibilities and authority as they accepted the leadership role of their new rank.

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ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2022) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Danielle Nelms, a recruiter assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Mid America, has her senior chief cover placed on her head during a pinning ceremony, May 19, 2022. NTAG Mid America, part of Navy Recruiting Command, recruits the next generation of Navy Sailors throughout areas encompassing Missouri, Kansas, central and southern Illinois, and a portion of Kentucky.

SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2016) Stu Hedley, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, boards the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and shakes hands with Chief Information Systems Technician Rob Murillo as he greets Americas Chiefs Mess. Hedley came aboard to share his story and celebrate the 123rd chief petty officer birthday. America is an aviation centric amphibious assault ship that supports Marine aviation requirements, from small-scale contingency operations of an expeditionary strike group, to forcible entry missions in major theaters of war.

SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2016) Rear Adm. Jim Kilby, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks to the first surface warfare officers to graduate from the Anti-Submarine/Anti-Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor course. SMWDC is increasing the tactical proficiency of the surface warfare community by plucking an elite cadre of SWO's to become specialized warfighters called Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI).

Christian Bale, an English actor, shakes hands with a Marine after a special showing of his new movie, Amsterdam, at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on MCB Camp Pendleton, Oct. 06, 2022. Amsterdam highlights the importance of camaraderie between service members to overcome adversity.

The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion color guard and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard members participate in the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

U.S. Army Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard Joint Color Guard retire the colors at the conclusion of Maj. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, promotion ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Feb. 3, 2024. Hou commands more than 8,400 Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard. As Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hou leads, directs, and manages the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in the execution of federal and state missions. In addition, she manages all state veterans programs, commissions, and facilities in New Jersey. (New Jersey National Guard

U.S. Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to the family day formation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, November 17, 2022. The Family Day formation takes place after the motivational run and is the first time the families and new Marines will see each other in 13 weeks.

U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Michael Smyczynski, the S-5 Officer in Charge, and U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Todd Manyx, the Commanding Officer for Marine Corps Information Operations Center, salute the colors during the retirement ceremony of Col. Smyczynski at the Marine Corps Information Operations Center, Quantico, VA, August 1, 2022. Smyczynski is retiring after 20 years of honorable service to the United States Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Garrett Jones)

Rear View of Soldiers Marching in Ticker Tape Parade, New York City, New York

A senior drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, delivers the Senior Drill Instructor Speech to his recruits in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2023. During the speech, senior drill instructors introduce themselves and their team of drill instructors and explain what they expect of the recruits and what the recruits can expect of them.

031104-M-5590R-003. US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones (left), Commanding General, Training and Education Command, conducts a swearing in ceremony for Major (MAJ) Brooks at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA).

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U.S. Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division salute at a ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

220523-N-XK809-1091 FORT MEADE, Md. (May 23, 2022) Master Chief Information Systems Technician Amaury Ponciano, from Union City, N.J., assigned to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet, speaks to the crowd after being pinned to his current rank during a pinning ceremony at the fountain by the Fort Meade Parade Field.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Brigitte Behlman, Company First Sergeant with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 23, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

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