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    NTAG Golden Gate Holds CPO PInning Ceremony Aboard USS Hornet [Image 16 of 22]

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    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer is having his combination cover (hat) placed on his head during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The event is taking place in what appears to be a hangar bay or museum setting with a large American flag as a backdrop. A military helicopter and other personnel in Navy khaki uniforms are visible in the background.

    ALAMEDA, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Richard Gourley 

    Navy Talent Acquisition Group Golden Gate

    260915-FN963-1086 - U.S. Navy Chief Navy Councelor Roger McClinton receives his combination cover from Chief Navy Aircrewman (Operator) Ruby Lopez during a chief petty officer promotion ceremony aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum in Alameda, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026. Navy Talent Acquisition Group Golden Gate leads 41 recruiting facilities from Chico to Porterville, including the iconic city of San Francisco, in identifying driven, high-caliber men and women to become the next generation of Sailors for America’s Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Richard L.J. Gourley)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 22:28
    Photo ID: 9939243
    VIRIN: 260915-N-FN963-1086
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.21 MB
    Location: ALAMEDA, US
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    Two U.S. Navy enlisted personnel in Service Khaki uniforms walk through what appears to be a hangar bay or aviation maintenance facility. Both sailors display ribbons and warfare/qualification badges on their uniforms, indicating experienced service members. A vintage Navy aircraft with 'NAVY' markings and a star insignia is visible in the background, along with a yellow CAT ground support vehicle.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place at the USS Hornet Museum, as indicated by the podium bearing the museum's logo. Multiple Navy personnel in tan service uniforms (Service Khakis) are present on and around a draped stage, with a color guard member in dress whites visible in the background. The setting is decorated with various naval unit patches and insignia on the walls.
    A U.S. Navy enlisted sailor in khaki service uniform stands in the foreground, appearing to be speaking or reciting something at a formal military ceremony. Two other Navy personnel in similar uniforms are seated in the background. A large American flag with red and white stripes serves as a backdrop.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place aboard or at the USS Hornet Museum, with personnel in khaki service uniforms gathered in an auditorium-style setting. An officer is speaking at a podium bearing the USS Hornet Museum seal, while senior enlisted or officer personnel are seated on a raised stage behind him. A large American flag serves as a backdrop, and decorative shell casings flank a red carpet leading to the stage.
    A U.S. Navy color guard is participating in a formal military ceremony, with sailors in dress white uniforms carrying the American flag and a rifle. At least two petty officers are prominently visible in the foreground, wearing traditional Navy dress whites with black neckerchiefs and service ribbons. The background shows additional Navy personnel in khaki uniforms near what appears to be a unit insignia or patch on a wall.
    Two U.S. Navy enlisted personnel in khaki service uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony. The sailor in the foreground is speaking into a microphone, while the sailor behind him renders a salute. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, indicated by the 'USS' insignia and ship crests visible on the wall behind them.
    Multiple U.S. Navy enlisted personnel in Service Khaki (Type B) uniforms are rendering a salute during a formal military ceremony. The foreground subject displays aviation warfare insignia (Naval Aviator wings), multiple service ribbons, and a Master Chief Petty Officer cap device. The setting appears to be an indoor shipboard or hangar bay environment.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A Navy enlisted sailor in khaki service uniform stands at attention in the foreground, while an officer speaks at a podium on a raised stage behind him. Multiple military unit insignia/seals are displayed on the wall, and a large American flag is prominently visible in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a naval hangar bay, with aircraft and helicopters visible in the background. A uniformed service member stands with hands clasped behind their back, addressing a seated audience that includes both military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms and civilian family members. A red carpet runner is visible on the floor, suggesting a formal occasion such as a promotion, retirement, or re-enlistment ceremony.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are standing at attention in a formal formation, likely during a ceremony or official event. They are positioned in a row inside what appears to be a large hangar bay or industrial military facility. The personnel display a mix of ranks and genders, all wearing the standard Navy Chief Petty Officer or senior enlisted khaki uniform.
    A U.S. Navy officer in service khaki uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the USS Hornet Museum seal, with a large American flag draped as a backdrop. A second Navy officer is seated on the stage behind the speaker. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony held inside the USS Hornet Museum's hangar deck.
    A U.S. Navy enlisted service member in khaki uniform stands at a wooden podium bearing the 'USS Hornet' insignia, apparently delivering a speech or address. An American flag is visible in the background. The setting appears to be inside a hangar bay or large interior space aboard or associated with the USS Hornet.
    A U.S. Navy service member in tan/khaki uniform joyfully holds a toddler during what appears to be a military ceremony or homecoming event. A woman holding an infant stands beside him, while a senior Navy officer with multiple ribbons and medals observes nearby. A large American flag is displayed on a stage backdrop in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in dress tan uniform is holding a young child during what appears to be a military promotion or pinning ceremony. Family members and fellow service members are pinning new rank insignia onto the Marine's collar while he holds the child. The event is taking place in front of a large American flag, consistent with a formal military ceremony setting.
    A U.S. Navy service member is having insignia or rank devices pinned onto the collar of his khaki uniform during what appears to be a promotion or advancement ceremony. Two individuals — one in civilian attire on the left and one in Navy uniform on the right — are simultaneously pinning devices to each side of his collar. An American flag is displayed prominently in the background.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer is having his combination cover (hat) placed on his head during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The event is taking place in what appears to be a hangar bay or museum setting with a large American flag as a backdrop. A military helicopter and other personnel in Navy khaki uniforms are visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place indoors, with personnel in khaki service uniforms standing at attention on and before a raised stage. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and decorative torpedo-shaped bollards line a red carpet aisle. Two plaques on wooden bases are displayed on the stage, suggesting a change of command or award ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place aboard or at a venue associated with the USS Hornet, as indicated by the podium seal. Several Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are present on and around a stage, with a large American flag displayed in the background. The scene appears to be a change of command, promotion, or chief petty officer pinning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place aboard or inside the USS Hornet Museum, with a uniformed sailor speaking at a podium bearing the USS Hornet Museum seal. Multiple Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are present, some standing at attention. The backdrop features numerous naval unit insignia patches and plaques from various USS vessels.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in service khaki uniforms are standing at attention or in a formal posture inside what appears to be a naval vessel hangar bay. Both wear combination covers (officer/chief petty officer caps) and display ribbons and insignia on their uniforms. A circular unit insignia patch featuring a Donald Duck-like cartoon character is visible on the wall behind them.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag, with multiple sailors in khaki service uniforms rendering salutes. The central figure, a Chief Petty Officer identifiable by his combination cover with anchor insignia and multiple service ribbons and medals, is returning a salute while walking through a corridor formed by fellow sailors. The formal nature of the event, the decorations, and the lined formation suggest this is a pinning ceremony, promotion ceremony, or similar official military event.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in Service Khaki (Type I) uniforms are rendering salutes during a formal military ceremony. The central figure, a senior enlisted sailor wearing a combination cover with a Master Chief or Senior Chief insignia and displaying multiple service ribbons and a large medallion, appears to be the focal point of the event. A large American flag is prominently displayed in the background.

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