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    USS KEARSARGE HOLDS CHIEF PINNING CEREMONY [Image 34 of 35]

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    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform walks down a ceremonial aisle while rendering a salute, with an American flag displayed prominently in the background. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a Chief Petty Officer pinning or promotion ceremony, with rows of seated Navy personnel on both sides. Several attendees are photographing the event on smartphones.

    NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VERMONT, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Riley Gasdia 

    USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

    260916-N-OQ442-1100 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 16, 2026) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Anthony Whitley, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), is rung into the Chiefs Mess during a chief pinning ceremony, Sept. 16, 2026. Kearsarge’s mission is to transport, support, and deploy U.S. Marine Corps forces: enabling sea, land, and air operational capability. An amphibious ready group’s unique abilities give geographic combat commanders a more flexible, agile force, for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 16:01
    Photo ID: 9941716
    VIRIN: 260916-N-OQ442-1100
    Resolution: 3165x4748
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VERMONT, US
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    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in khaki service uniform walks down a red carpet aisle while rendering a salute during what appears to be a Chief Petty Officer pinning or retirement ceremony. He is flanked by rows of fellow sailors in khaki uniforms who are applauding, with decorative shell casing pedestals lining the aisle. A large American flag serves as the backdrop for the formal military ceremony.

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