Okinawa welcomes newest U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers [Image 3 of 4]

KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

09.16.2016

Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Chief Petty Officer Jeremy Regalia stands at the position of attention as her chief petty officer cap is placed during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony Sept. 16 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Families, fellow service members and civilians gathered to watch 35 sailors get promoted during the ceremony. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. The letters “USN” on the anchor rank insignia stands for unity, service and navigation. The promotion to chief petty officer occurs every year during the month of September. Regalia is with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany James/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.16.2016
• Date Posted: 09.18.2016 21:38
• Photo ID: 2860005
• VIRIN: 160916-M-DM081-004
• Resolution: 1628x2337
• Size: 244.54 KB
• Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP