170823-N-RQ622-058 [Image 38 of 130]

08.22.2017

Photo by Palmer Pinckney II 

U.S. Navy           

170823-N-GT780-058
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2017) - Chief Petty Officer Selectees representing commands at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) pose for a group photo after conducting a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center located onboard NBVC on Aug. 23, 2017. It is a custom at some commands for Chief Petty Officer Selects to conduct this ceremony during their CPO 365 Phase II training; initiation into the ranks of chief petty officers. The Boy Scouts of America, American Legion and other organizations regularly conduct flag retirement ceremonies. (Official Navy Photo by Palmer Pinckney II/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.22.2017
• Date Posted: 08.26.2017 00:13
• Photo ID: 3707686
• VIRIN: 170823-N-RQ622-058
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 1.26 MB