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U.S. Africa Command hosted the Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany on Sept. 16, 2025. A major milestone for U.S. Navy enlisted, the promotion to Chief Petty Officer (CPO) follows a rigorous initiation program known as ‘Chief Season’ and culminates in a traditional ceremony where newly selected Chiefs receive their gold anchors and don the CPO combination cover for the first time, signifying their transition into a leadership role as the ‘backbone of the Navy’ and mentors to fellow Sailors. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
| Date Taken: | 09.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.16.2025 08:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9317247 |
| VIRIN: | 250916-A-ND360-3318 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
| Size: | 670.99 KB |
| Location: | STUTTGART, DE |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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