WASHINGTON, D.C. – From left, Chief Culinary Specialist Garrett Pridgenhoward; Capt. Ryan Gaul, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Washington; Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command; and Command Master Chief Dennis Hathorn, command master chief of Naval Support Activity Washington, cut a ceremonial cake during a Chief Petty Officer birthday ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Navy on the Washington Navy Yard, April 1, 2026. The event celebrated the 133rd birthday of the Chief Petty Officer, honoring the deckplate leadership and readiness contributions of chiefs, past and present, since the rank's establishment in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Phillip Smarz)
| Date Taken: | 04.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 08:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9595276 |
| VIRIN: | 260401-N-WR880-1009 |
| Resolution: | 5945x3956 |
| Size: | 4.17 MB |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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