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    Chief Pinning Ceremony aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) [Image 1 of 7]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. A single uniformed sailor walks down a red carpet flanked by decorative chrome-and-mahogany bollards, while seated naval personnel in khaki uniforms observe from both sides. A large pentagon-shaped emblem is painted on the ship's superstructure in the background.

    UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Seaman Brent Whorton 

    USS Arlington (LPD 24)

    260916-N-MR072-1016 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 16, 2026) Chief Boatswain's Mate Dylan Jeffers (Select) sings Anchors Aweigh during the chief pinning ceremony aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) Sept. 16, 2026. Arlington is the eighth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and third ship named after Arlington County. It is also one of three ships named in honor of the victims of Sept. 11, alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New York (LPD 21) and USS Somerset (LPD 25). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brent Whorton)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 13:28
    Photo ID: 9941360
    VIRIN: 260916-N-MR072-1016
    Resolution: 6332x3562
    Size: 2.83 MB
    Location: US
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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. A single uniformed sailor walks down a red carpet flanked by decorative chrome-and-mahogany bollards, while seated naval personnel in khaki uniforms observe from both sides. A large pentagon-shaped emblem is painted on the ship's superstructure in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in khaki service uniform stands at parade rest on the deck of a naval vessel, positioned in front of a large pentagon-shaped geometric design painted on the ship's superstructure. A unit or ship's commissioning pennant/flag on a gold stand is visible to his left, along with a draped table. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or formal event aboard the ship.
    A smiling military serviceman in a tan/khaki uniform is kneeling down to the level of two young girls. One of the girls appears to be pinning or attaching something to his uniform near his ribbon rack. The scene appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony involving family members.
    A formal group portrait of approximately 22-24 U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms (Service Uniform Charlie/Delta) posing in two rows. They are standing in front of what appears to be a large naval vessel or military structure featuring a distinctive geometric design with red and blue angular markings. A USN award plaque or trophy is displayed on the ground in front of the group.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel, with personnel in khaki service uniforms rendering salutes to an officer walking along a red carpet. The scene appears to be a change of command or similar official ceremony, indicated by the red carpet, ceremonial stanchions, and rows of chairs visible in the background. Multiple sailors are lined up on both sides forming an honor corridor.
    The image shows a formal U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer promotion ceremony display on a table covered with a dark blue cloth. A decorative wooden keepsake box with brass hardware and a USN anchor emblem is displayed alongside a Chief Petty Officer's combination cover (hat). The plaques on the box reference 'BMC(SW)(EXW) Dylan Jeffers,' 'FY27 Class 133,' and 'September 16, 2026.'
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer is having his combination cover (cap) placed on his head by another person standing behind him during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The foreground sailor wears khaki service uniform adorned with multiple ribbons, warfare devices, and collar insignia. This is a traditional Navy milestone ceremony marking advancement to the Chief Petty Officer ranks (E-7 through E-9).

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