Command Master Chief Jose Peña and Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Marktavius Littles cut a ceremonial cake aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), April 1, 2026. The ceremony honored the 133rd birthday of the U.S. Navy chief petty officer, a rank established in 1893 to serve as technical experts, leaders and mentors. Carl Vinson is undergoing scheduled maintenance in its homeport of San Diego while remaining a combat-ready force dedicated to protecting and defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michelle HernandezCantellano)
| Date Taken: | 04.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2026 13:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9622719 |
| VIRIN: | 260401-N-MH011-1032 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 2.88 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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