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    Pacific Partnership 2016 [Image 11 of 12]

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    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Navy service member's khaki dress uniform showing multiple military decorations, badges, and ribbons. The uniform displays a variety of awards including service ribbons with gold stars, qualification badges, and specialty insignia. The image provides a detailed view of the chest area of the uniform, showcasing a distinguished service record.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.16.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Brittney Vella 

    Joint Combat Camera Center

    160916-M-TM809-891 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) Four hospital corpsman attached to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. Deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2016, Mercy is sailing to her homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brittney Vella/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2016
    Date Posted: 09.18.2016 15:45
    Photo ID: 2859806
    VIRIN: 160916-M-TM809-891
    Resolution: 3750x2635
    Size: 819.59 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 16
    Downloads: 2

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    A United States Navy color guard of four personnel stands at attention on the deck of a naval vessel, holding the American flag and the United States Navy flag. The ceremony takes place on what appears to be a ship's flight or main deck, with a large American flag draped on the ship's superstructure in the background. The personnel are dressed in khaki service uniforms and carry rifles.
    A United States Navy color guard ceremony is taking place dockside next to a naval vessel. Personnel in khaki uniforms are holding the American flag and the United States Navy flag, which are flying in the wind under bright sunlight. A POW/MIA flag and a smaller American flag are also visible mounted on the ship in the background.
    Military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms are gathered on the deck of a naval vessel, engaged in what appears to be a formal greeting or congratulatory ceremony. Multiple service members are shaking hands and embracing, suggesting a promotion, award, or change-of-command event. The scene takes place outdoors on a ship's deck under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place outdoors under a partly cloudy sky. One sailor in a khaki uniform and campaign cover is placing a chief petty officer cover (hat) on another sailor's head, both smiling. Multiple uniformed Navy personnel are visible in the background, suggesting a formal group ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers in khaki service uniforms are ceremonially cutting a large decorated cake using a naval sword. The cake appears to be decorated in blue and gold with what looks like a Navy Chief Petty Officer anchor insignia, suggesting this is a Chief Petty Officer Birthday or Pinning ceremony. The personnel are smiling and appear to be outdoors under a bright blue sky.
    The image shows a ceremonial display of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer covers (caps) resting atop locked wooden boxes arranged on a red-draped table. The caps feature the distinctive black visor, khaki crown, and gold USN anchor insignia characteristic of Navy Chief Petty Officer dress uniforms. Decorative plaques or awards are also visible in the foreground, suggesting a formal military promotion or recognition ceremony.
    Three U.S. military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms are participating in a pinning ceremony on what appears to be a naval vessel's deck. Two individuals on either side are pinning insignia or rank devices onto the collar of the center person, who stands at attention wearing service ribbons and a warfare qualification badge. An American flag is visible in the background on the ship's superstructure.
    Two senior military personnel in khaki uniforms and garrison caps are pinning insignia or rank devices onto the collar of a younger service member during what appears to be a promotion or award ceremony. The ceremony is taking place outdoors on what appears to be a naval vessel or military installation, with an American flag and a POW/MIA flag visible in the background. The recipient is wearing a khaki uniform with ribbon medals on his chest.
    A military ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel, where one uniformed service member is pinning something onto the collar or chest area of another. Both individuals are wearing tan/khaki U.S. Navy service uniforms. A POW/MIA flag is visible in the background along with additional personnel and a blue tent.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. A senior enlisted sailor is placing a chief petty officer cover (hat) on the head of a female sailor, indicating she is being advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The ceremony appears to be conducted outdoors on a ship's deck with other personnel present in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Navy service member's khaki dress uniform showing multiple military decorations, badges, and ribbons. The uniform displays a variety of awards including service ribbons with gold stars, qualification badges, and specialty insignia. The image provides a detailed view of the chest area of the uniform, showcasing a distinguished service record.
    Four U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are standing at attention on the deck of a naval vessel during what appears to be a formal ceremony. An American flag is prominently displayed in the background alongside ship superstructure. The personnel display various service ribbons and warfare qualification badges on their uniforms.

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    USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)
    Chief Petty Officer Pinning
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    Pacific Partnership 16
    PP 16
    Sgt Brittney Vella
    Sgt Vella
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