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    CFAY Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony [Image 1 of 5]

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    A formal U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony is taking place on a stage. Multiple sailors in tan/khaki Service Dress Khaki uniforms stand at attention before a red curtain backdrop flanked by the American flag and the Japanese flag, indicating the ceremony is likely held at a U.S. military installation in Japan. Navy covers (hats) and ceremonial shell casings are placed on wooden pedestals in the foreground.

    YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Seaman Jonathan Sommerhauser 

    Fleet Public Affairs Center Yokosuka

    Sailors stand at attention during a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony in the Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY) Fleet Theater, Sept. 16, 2026. Fourteen Sailors from CFAY and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Sommerhauser)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 02:43
    Photo ID: 9940601
    VIRIN: 260916-N-LJ469-1022
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 9.76 MB
    Location: YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP
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    A formal U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony is taking place on a stage. Multiple sailors in tan/khaki Service Dress Khaki uniforms stand at attention before a red curtain backdrop flanked by the American flag and the Japanese flag, indicating the ceremony is likely held at a U.S. military installation in Japan. Navy covers (hats) and ceremonial shell casings are placed on wooden pedestals in the foreground.
    A U.S. Navy service member is having a chief petty officer cover (combination cap) placed on their head during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The individual is wearing the tan/khaki Navy Working Uniform with multiple service ribbons and insignia. The ceremony is taking place in a formal venue decorated with an American flag and red curtains, with a USN-emblazoned podium visible.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with a service member in tan/khaki U.S. Navy or military uniform receiving new insignia pinned onto his collar or chest. A woman in formal attire with an ornate hair accessory is performing the pinning, while others assist on the opposite side. The red curtain backdrop and formal dress of attendees suggest an official ceremonial setting.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in tan service uniform is having an insignia or device pinned onto his uniform during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The individual displays an emotional expression, suggesting this is a significant milestone such as a promotion or award ceremony. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial hall with red curtains in the background.
    Three U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are on a stage with a red curtain backdrop, performing a formal salute ceremony. The central figure, a senior enlisted sailor wearing a combination cover and displaying ribbons and a warfare device, is returning salutes from two flanking sailors. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony, likely a change of command, retirement, or advancement event.

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