U.S. Navy Chief Machinist Mate Qiyang Li, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), is pinned with anchors as he is promoted to chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, Sept. 29, 2023. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Meyer)
Date Taken: | 09.29.2023 |
Date Posted: | 10.02.2023 21:39 |
Photo ID: | 8054056 |
VIRIN: | 230929-N-AS506-1485 |
Resolution: | 4413x3296 |
Size: | 1.71 MB |
Location: | KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, US |
Web Views: | 37 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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