A U.S. Sailor prepares a cake for the new chief petty officers during a chief pinning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2025. A chief pinning ceremony marks a significant milestone in a Sailor’s career, signifying the transformation from noncommissioned officer to senior noncommissioned officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stella Tedesco)
| Date Taken: | 09.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.18.2025 20:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9325796 |
| VIRIN: | 250916-M-AW426-1209 |
| Resolution: | 5677x3785 |
| Size: | 10.74 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 23 |
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