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    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor military facility. A woman, likely a family member, is placing the distinctive khaki combination cover (cap) on the newly promoted Chief's head while he salutes. All participants are wearing black face masks, suggesting this ceremony took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

    CHINHAE, SOUTH KOREA

    01.29.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Chen 

    Commander, Naval Forces Korea

    210129-N-ZU710-0076 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Information Systems Technician Drew Norman-Meadows is presented his combination cover during an annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae. The Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony is a tradition unique to the Navy, which dates back to 1893, and signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.29.2021
    Date Posted: 01.31.2021 18:53
    Photo ID: 6500592
    VIRIN: 210129-N-ZU710-0076
    Resolution: 6735x4490
    Size: 915.15 KB
    Location: CHINHAE, KR
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    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with two individuals on either side attaching insignia or rank devices to the collar of a service member in a tan/khaki U.S. Navy uniform. All visible individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting the event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic era. The ceremony is set against a backdrop of blue draping, an American flag, and what appears to be a unit or command flag.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. Personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are saluting an officer walking along a red carpet flanked by ceremonial stanchions and bells. All participants are wearing black face masks, indicating the event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military ceremony is taking place in which a woman is pinning a ribbon/medal onto the uniform of a male service member wearing a tan/khaki Navy uniform. Both individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A South Korean flag is visible in the background, indicating the ceremony likely took place at a U.S. military installation in South Korea.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor military facility. A woman, likely a family member, is placing the distinctive khaki combination cover (cap) on the newly promoted Chief's head while he salutes. All participants are wearing black face masks, suggesting this ceremony took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in an indoor gymnasium or drill hall, with personnel in Service Khaki uniforms saluting as an officer walks along a red carpet flanked by decorative stanchions. All personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. Flags including the South Korean flag and what appears to be a U.S. Navy command flag are visible in the background near a podium bearing the U.S. Navy seal.
    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place, with a woman pinning an insignia or device onto the collar/chest area of a male service member wearing a tan/khaki military uniform. Both individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting the event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A blue flag and a second uniformed individual are visible in the background.
    A military service member in a tan/khaki uniform is kneeling while children pin insignia or devices onto his collar or uniform. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A blue military flag or banner is visible in the background, indicating a formal military ceremony.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place in what appears to be an indoor gymnasium or ceremonial hall. A senior naval officer is placing a cover (hat) on a junior sailor's head while family members, including a woman and a child, stand nearby. All individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place indoors, with personnel in tan Service Uniform (Type III) rendering salutes to a central figure walking through a corridor of saluting sailors. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic era. A South Korean flag is visible in the background, indicating this may be a joint or bilateral military event.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with two uniformed service members simultaneously pinning insignia onto the collar of a central figure. All three individuals are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The setting appears to be an official military venue with a blue draped backdrop and flags visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a gymnasium or assembly hall. One service member is placing a chief petty officer combination cover (hat) onto another service member's head, a traditional part of the CPO pinning/advancement ceremony. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. Personnel in Service Khaki uniforms are rendering salutes to a senior enlisted or officer walking along a red carpet between ceremonial stanchions. All personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with two individuals simultaneously pinning insignia onto the collar of a U.S. Navy service member in a tan uniform. The ceremony appears to be conducted in an official setting with multiple flags visible in the background, including the South Korean flag and a U.S. Navy command flag. All participants are wearing black face masks, suggesting the event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place, with personnel in Service Khaki uniforms wearing black face masks. A chief petty officer's cover (hat) is being placed on the head of a service member, which is a traditional part of Navy chief petty officer pinning/advancement ceremonies. A civilian male in a plaid shirt is also present, likely a family member or guest.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. A senior enlisted officer walks along a red carpet between ceremonial stanchions while being saluted by flanking personnel and a boatswain's mate pipes them through. The setting includes Korean and U.S. flags, a ship's bell, and a decorated stage backdrop.

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