SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2025) – Chief Yeoman Kaitlyn Sanchez, Naval Medical Forces Pacific flag writer, has her anchors pinned on by her father retired Chief Intelligence Specialist Steve Rand during a pinning ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The tradition of having family members pin on the chief’s anchors symbolizes the support system that enables military members to achieve their career milestones. Sanchez, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, works directly for Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, NMFP commander and Defense Health Network Pacific Rim director. (Official DoW photo by Regena Kowitz.)
| Date Taken: | 09.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.16.2025 21:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9319847 |
| VIRIN: | 250916-D-UJ980-1045 |
| Resolution: | 6580x4387 |
| Size: | 10.81 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US |
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