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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a promotion or advancement ceremony. The central figure is rendering a salute while others in the background have their right hands raised, suggesting an oath of office or swearing-in is taking place. Multiple service ribbons, warfare devices, and rank insignia are visible on the uniforms.

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Pankau 

    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Phillippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is piped into the Chiefs Mess after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer. Thirty-four Sailors from Ford and PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) were advanced to the rank of chief petty officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2013
    Date Posted: 09.18.2019 19:02
    Photo ID: 5762801
    VIRIN: 180913-N-YW238-1030
    Resolution: 4067x2905
    Size: 758.04 KB
    Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US
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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a promotion or advancement ceremony. The central figure is rendering a salute while others in the background have their right hands raised, suggesting an oath of office or swearing-in is taking place. Multiple service ribbons, warfare devices, and rank insignia are visible on the uniforms.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform stands at attention saluting while walking through a ceremonial 'gauntlet' of fellow sailors on a red carpet. The surrounding sailors are also saluting, indicating this is a formal Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning or initiation ceremony. The central figure displays multiple ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and a CPO combination cover.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are performing a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or pinning event. The central figure, a Chief Petty Officer with multiple ribbons and warfare devices on his uniform, is prominently featured mid-salute. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or ceremonial hall with a dark background.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are performing a formal salute during what appears to be a military ceremony or formation. The central figure is a female Navy Chief Petty Officer wearing a combination cover with gold insignia, multiple ribbons, and warfare qualification badges. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with a dark background, suggesting a formal event such as a pinning or advancement ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in khaki service uniform is rendering a salute while walking down a red carpet aisle, flanked by fellow sailors also saluting on both sides. The central figure wears a combination cover (officer/CPO-style cap) with gold insignia, ribbons, warfare devices, and a gold belt buckle. This appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a promotion, graduation, or change of command event.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in khaki service uniform walks through a corridor formed by fellow sailors rendering salutes, suggesting a formal pinning or frocking ceremony. The central figure wears a chief petty officer combination cover, ribbons, and a warfare device on her uniform. The background shows numerous sailors in Navy working uniforms (NWUs/khakis) standing at attention in two rows.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in khaki service uniform walks through a corridor of saluting sailors during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. The central figure is returning a salute while wearing a combination cover, service ribbons, and a warfare device. Rows of junior sailors in khaki uniforms line both sides, rendering honors.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in khaki service uniform is rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or promotion event. She is centered in the foreground wearing a combination cover (officer/CPO cap) with multiple service ribbons and badges on her uniform. Behind her, rows of other Navy personnel in khaki uniforms are also saluting or standing at attention.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial sideboy formation while rendering a salute. The central figure wears a combination cover with gold insignia, multiple service ribbons, and qualification badges. Personnel on both sides of the aisle are also saluting, indicating a formal military ceremony such as a chief petty officer pinning or frocking event.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks through a gauntlet of fellow sailors rendering salutes, suggesting a pinning or advancement ceremony. The central figure wears a combination cover with a chief's insignia, service ribbons, warfare devices, and a red-accented belt buckle. The background is a dark curtain, consistent with a ceremonial indoor venue such as an auditorium or theater.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is rendering a salute while walking through a corridor formed by fellow sailors also saluting. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. Multiple uniformed personnel in tan/khaki uniforms are lined up on both sides forming an aisle.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is saluting while walking down a red carpet aisle during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. The central figure is flanked on both sides by other Navy personnel in matching khaki uniforms who are also saluting. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial venue with wooden stanchions and rope barriers lining the aisle.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is walking through a ceremonial 'gauntlet' of saluting fellow sailors, consistent with a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. The central figure is returning a salute while wearing multiple ribbons, warfare devices, and a combination cover with gold insignia. Personnel on both sides are in khaki uniforms rendering hand salutes as he passes.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial gauntlet while rendering a salute, consistent with a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning or initiation ceremony. Fellow sailors in khaki uniforms line both sides, saluting as the central figure passes. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or theater with a dark backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is walking down a red carpet while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. He is flanked on both sides by other Navy personnel in matching khaki uniforms who are also saluting. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or ceremonial hall.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform stands at attention on a red carpet while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The central figure displays multiple ribbons, a warfare device, and a Chief Petty Officer cover with anchor insignia. Flanking personnel in matching uniforms are also saluting, suggesting this is a formal recognition or pinning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is rendering a salute, likely during a formal military ceremony. He wears a combination cover with a gold anchor device, multiple service ribbons, aviation warfare and surface warfare insignia, and a collar device. Other uniformed personnel are visible in the background, also in saluting positions.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial 'gauntlet' of fellow sailors rendering salutes on both sides. This appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony, a traditional Navy rite of passage. The central figure displays multiple service ribbons, warfare devices, and officer/CPO insignia on his uniform.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial corridor while fellow sailors on both sides render salutes. This appears to be a military pinning or advancement ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer initiation or retirement ceremony. The central figure wears a combination cover, service ribbons, warfare devices, and a red-and-gold belt buckle consistent with Chief Petty Officer rank.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform stands at attention on a red carpet while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The central figure displays multiple ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and chief petty officer insignia. Other uniformed Navy personnel are visible in the background, also saluting.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer walks through a sideboy salute corridor during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. Personnel in khaki service uniforms line both sides and render salutes as the central figure passes through. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with a dark curtain backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial 'sideboy' gauntlet while fellow sailors render salutes on both sides. This appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony, a traditional Navy advancement ritual. The central figure displays multiple service ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and a Chief Petty Officer combination cover.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is walking through a ceremonial gauntlet while rendering a salute, likely during a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. Fellow sailors in matching khaki uniforms line both sides, also saluting as he passes. The setting appears to be an indoor venue or auditorium with a dark backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks through a ceremonial gauntlet while rendering a salute. Flanking personnel on both sides are also saluting, indicating a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The central figure displays multiple service ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and a CPO combination cover.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform walks down a red carpet aisle during a formal military ceremony, rendering a salute. He is flanked on both sides by other Navy personnel in matching uniforms who are also saluting. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial venue, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform walks down a red carpet aisle while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Flanking personnel on both sides are also saluting, suggesting this is a significant ceremonial event such as a Chief Petty Officer pinning or retirement ceremony. The central figure displays multiple ribbons, warfare devices, and insignia on his uniform.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is rendering a salute while walking through a corridor formed by fellow sailors also saluting. This appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or induction ceremony. Multiple personnel in matching khaki uniforms line both sides, creating an honor passage.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform is rendering a salute while walking down a red carpet aisle during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Other uniformed personnel are lined up on both sides also saluting, flanked by wooden bollards with white rope. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial venue with a dark stage backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform stands at attention on a red carpet while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. He is flanked by rows of other Navy personnel also in salute positions, with decorative wooden bollards and white rope lining the aisle. Multiple service ribbons, warfare devices, and a CPO combination cover are visible on the central figure.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is walking down a red carpet aisle while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. He is flanked on both sides by other Navy personnel in matching uniforms who are also saluting. The setting includes ceremonial bollards with white rope, suggesting a formal induction or promotion ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is walking down a red carpet while rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. He is flanked on both sides by other uniformed Navy personnel standing at attention. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial hall or auditorium.

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