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    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic welcomes FY27 Chief Petty Officers [Image 1 of 7]

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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are seated in a row, appearing to be singing or reciting something in unison during a formal military ceremony or event. A figure in uniform is visible at a podium in the background, and a flag is partially visible on the right side. The foreground subject displays service ribbons on her uniform.

    PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker 

    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic

    Prospective chief petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth, Expeditionary Medical Facility Juliet, and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic sing Anchors Aweigh during a chief pinning ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the chief petty officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 13:28
    Photo ID: 9941379
    VIRIN: 260916-N-KC192-1027
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 3.66 MB
    Location: PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US
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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are seated in a row, appearing to be singing or reciting something in unison during a formal military ceremony or event. A figure in uniform is visible at a podium in the background, and a flag is partially visible on the right side. The foreground subject displays service ribbons on her uniform.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a military hall. A female sailor in khaki uniform is being pinned by a child while her family — a man holding a baby girl with a pacifier — looks on warmly. An American flag and engraved wooden plaques are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy promotion ceremony is taking place in front of an American flag. Two senior enlisted sailors are placing a Chief Petty Officer combination cover (hat) on a newly promoted sailor, a traditional ritual in Navy CPO pinning/frocking ceremonies. The recipient is smiling, indicating this is a celebratory milestone event.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with a civilian man pinning a new insignia or rank device onto a female U.S. Navy officer's uniform collar. The officer is smiling and wearing a tan/khaki Navy service uniform adorned with multiple ribbons and a warfare qualification badge. An American flag is displayed in the background, consistent with a formal military ceremony setting.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with two senior enlisted personnel placing a Chief Petty Officer cover (hat) on a newly promoted sailor. The ceremony is conducted in front of a large American flag, consistent with formal military advancement traditions. Multiple uniformed Navy personnel are present, some wearing service ribbons and Chief Petty Officer insignia.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in tan service uniforms are engaged in a pinning ceremony, with one service member attaching an insignia or device to the collar of the other. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony in an auditorium or hall, with red curtains and wooden gift bags visible in the background. The recipient appears emotional, suggesting this is a significant promotion or advancement milestone.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer promotion ceremony is taking place, with two individuals placing the distinctive khaki combination cover (cap) onto the head of the newly promoted Chief. The subject is wearing the khaki service uniform with Chief Petty Officer collar devices and a warfare qualification badge. An American flag is visible in the background, consistent with a formal military ceremony setting.

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