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    Five New Chiefs Don the Anchors of the 133rd Pinning Season [Image 8 of 9]

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    A U.S. Navy officer in tan service uniform (Service Khaki) stands at a podium with a microphone, appearing to deliver a speech or address. The foreground shows blurred white Navy covers (hats) of seated audience members, suggesting a formal military ceremony or event. The dark stage backdrop and lighting focus attention on the speaker.

    SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Jason Rodman 

    Naval Information Forces

    SUFFOLK, Va. (Sept. 16, 2026) – Force Master Chief Augustine C. Cooper, of Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), delivers remarks as the guest speaker during a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning ceremony at the Hub 757 auditorium. Addressing the newly pinned Chiefs from NAVIFOR and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) during the Navy's 133rd CPO pinning season, Cooper emphasized the expectations of deckplate leadership, heritage, and their vital role in guiding Junior Sailors and advising officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Jason Rodman)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 13:56
    Photo ID: 9941394
    VIRIN: 260916-N-PD810-1002
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 274.28 KB
    Location: SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    The image shows a close-up view of multiple performers' legs and feet on a stage, all wearing matching tan/khaki trousers and polished black dress shoes. The individuals appear to be in a synchronized pose, with knees slightly bent and feet positioned similarly, suggesting a choreographed performance. Blue tape marks are visible on the dark wooden stage floor, likely serving as position markers.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer is having a combination cover (white-topped service cap) placed on his head during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or advancement ceremony. The subject is wearing the tan/khaki Navy Service Uniform with visible rank insignia, warfare device, and service ribbons. Another person's hands are visible placing the cover on his head from behind.
    A U.S. Navy servicemember in khaki uniform is visibly emotional, appearing to have tears in his eyes, while a woman pins or adjusts a badge/insignia on his chest. The scene appears to be a military pinning ceremony, a significant milestone event. The woman has decorative patriotic-themed nail art and is wearing a colorful dress.
    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place, where an older civilian man in a blue suit is pinning an insignia or device onto the collar/chest area of a U.S. Navy enlisted service member in tan/khaki uniform. The service member stands at attention with a solemn expression. A third individual in a military cover (cap) is visible in the background.
    Three military personnel in U.S. Navy dress uniforms stand at attention in a formal indoor setting, likely during a ceremony or official event. They are wearing khaki service uniforms with combination covers (peaked caps) bearing Navy insignia. A projection screen displaying what appears to be a Navy-related image is visible in the background.
    A large group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are posed for a formal group photograph inside what appears to be an auditorium or theater. The personnel are arranged in multiple tiered rows, with those in the back rows standing on elevated seating levels. All individuals are wearing matching khaki uniforms with combination covers (peaked caps), indicating a formal military gathering or class photo.
    A U.S. Navy officer in Service Khaki uniform is speaking at a clear acrylic podium with a microphone. His name tag reads 'Augustine Cooper' and he displays multiple service ribbons and medals on his uniform. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or official speaking engagement against a dark background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in tan service uniform (Service Khaki) stands at a podium with a microphone, appearing to deliver a speech or address. The foreground shows blurred white Navy covers (hats) of seated audience members, suggesting a formal military ceremony or event. The dark stage backdrop and lighting focus attention on the speaker.
    A military promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place, with one uniformed service member placing a cover (hat) on another service member's head. All individuals are wearing tan/khaki uniforms consistent with U.S. Navy service dress uniforms. A third uniformed individual is visible in the foreground with their back to the camera.

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