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    USS Tripoli Chief Pinning [Image 8 of 12]

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    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. A young person, likely a family member, is placing the chief's combination cover (hat) on the newly promoted sailor's head, a traditional part of the CPO pinning/frocking ceremony. A woman in a black dress, presumably a family member, watches the moment alongside other personnel in the background.

    SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Ty Connors 

    USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

    Culinary Specialist First Class Steve Ecker receives his chief combination cover from his mentor Chief Interior Communications Electrician Donovan Gregory during a chief pinning ceremony aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sept. 16, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia Leon)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 05:57
    Photo ID: 9940540
    VIRIN: 260916-N-JC401-1111
    Resolution: 5236x3491
    Size: 1.51 MB
    Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP
    Web Views: 8
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    The image shows a ceremonial display of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer covers (hats) arranged on a blue tablecloth bearing the USS Tripoli ship patch. Behind the hats are wooden plaques engraved with the USN anchor insignia and what appears to be a sailor's name 'Attanasio Perez, Jesse'. An American flag is partially visible in the upper left background, suggesting this is a military promotion or advancement ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy color guard is performing a formal ceremony, likely a change of command or commissioning event, inside what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. Four sailors in khaki service dress uniforms are presenting the colors, carrying the American flag, a Navy unit flag, and ceremonial rifles. A large American flag is displayed as a backdrop on the right side of the frame.
    A military pinning ceremony is taking place, with two sets of hands attaching gold insignia pins to the collar of a service member wearing a tan/khaki military uniform. The recipient appears to be a U.S. Navy or Marine Corps member based on the uniform color and style. A second uniformed individual with ribbons and medals is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in khaki service uniform is having insignia or rank devices pinned onto his collar by two individuals during what appears to be a promotion or advancement ceremony. The sailor stands at attention with a composed expression while others in similar uniforms are visible in the background. A red and white backdrop, likely a flag or banner, is visible behind the group.
    Three U.S. Navy enlisted personnel in Service Khaki uniforms are standing in formation in front of a large American flag backdrop. All three wear Chief Petty Officer or Senior Chief Petty Officer covers and display multiple service ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and rank insignia. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or official photo.
    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place, likely in a naval or Marine Corps setting. A woman in civilian clothing is pinning an insignia or device onto the collar of a service member in a tan/khaki uniform. An American flag and additional uniformed personnel are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar bay, with an American flag displayed prominently in the background. One Navy chief petty officer is placing a combination cover (cap) on another sailor who has just been advanced, likely to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Onlookers, including a smiling civilian woman, observe the moment.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. A young person, likely a family member, is placing the chief's combination cover (hat) on the newly promoted sailor's head, a traditional part of the CPO pinning/frocking ceremony. A woman in a black dress, presumably a family member, watches the moment alongside other personnel in the background.
    A military promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. A woman in a tan/khaki Navy uniform is placing a chief petty officer's combination cover (hat) onto a male service member's head, a traditional part of the CPO pinning/advancement ceremony. Rows of uniformed personnel are visible in the background observing the ceremony.
    Seven U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms stand at attention in a formal line on a stage or platform. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, suggesting an official military ceremony such as a promotion, change of command, or chief petty officer pinning event. The personnel display various service ribbons and rank insignia on their uniforms.
    A formal group portrait of nine United States Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms standing in front of a large American flag backdrop. The group includes personnel of varying ranks, identifiable by their cover devices, collar insignia, and ribbon/medal arrangements. This appears to be an official military ceremony or recognition event.
    A group of eight U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers pose for a formal group photograph in front of an American flag backdrop. They are dressed in khaki service uniforms with combination covers (white-topped caps) and display various ribbons and warfare devices. In front of them are seven decorative wooden boxes featuring Japanese-style artwork with kanji characters and sunrise/Mount Fuji imagery.

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