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    Nimitz Hosts FY-2027 Chief Petty Officer Capping Ceremony [Image 3 of 24]

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    Three U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms pose with a civilian man in a navy blazer at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or recognition event. The backdrop features a large blue ceremonial banner with a Navy insignia. The three sailors wear chief petty officer covers (combination caps) and display various service ribbons and badges.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Seaman Matthew Wolf 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    Chief Intelligence Specialist Kaitlyn Smiddy poses for a photo with her husband and sponsors after being capped chief petty officer in a ceremony for the FY-27 chief selects held aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 16, 2026. Nimitz is currently homeported in Naval Station Norfolk as a part of Carrier Strike Group 8. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew C. Wolf)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 20:15
    Photo ID: 9942573
    VIRIN: 260916-N-AW546-1030
    Resolution: 5397x3598
    Size: 3.65 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place, likely a promotion or advancement ceremony, with personnel in khaki service uniforms posing for a photo. Three individuals stand together in the foreground — two in Navy Chief Petty Officer uniforms and one civilian woman in a floral dress with visible tattoos. An American flag and blue ceremonial backdrop are visible in the background.
    Four individuals pose for a photo at what appears to be a U.S. Navy ceremony aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Three are wearing U.S. Navy Service Khaki uniforms with chief petty officer covers and ribbons, while one civilian woman in a floral dress stands among them. The setting includes an American flag, a blue ceremonial backdrop, and the USS Nimitz podium seal.
    Three U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms pose with a civilian man in a navy blazer at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or recognition event. The backdrop features a large blue ceremonial banner with a Navy insignia. The three sailors wear chief petty officer covers (combination caps) and display various service ribbons and badges.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in dress khaki uniform poses with what appears to be family members during a military ceremony or promotion event. The group includes two adult women, a young girl, and a toddler boy, all dressed in celebratory attire. An American flag and navy blue draping are visible in the background, along with other uniformed personnel seated nearby.
    A group photo taken aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), visible on the podium seal in the background. Three U.S. Navy personnel in khaki chief petty officer uniforms pose with two civilians — a man in a blue dress shirt and a woman in a floral top — in front of an American flag and blue ceremonial backdrop. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or promotion event.
    A U.S. Navy service member in dress khaki uniform poses with three civilians at what appears to be a military promotion or recognition ceremony. The group of four stands in front of an American flag and a Navy command insignia backdrop. A podium bearing a Navy seal is visible to the right, and additional uniformed personnel are present in the background.
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    A group of five U.S. Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are posing together at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. They are standing in front of a blue backdrop and an American flag, with a podium visible to the right. The individuals are wearing chief petty officer or senior enlisted covers (caps) with gold insignia.
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    A group of four individuals pose for a photo in front of a large American flag at what appears to be a U.S. Navy ceremony or event. Two individuals are wearing U.S. Navy Service Khaki uniforms with chief petty officer covers, while two others are in civilian clothing. Additional Navy personnel are seated in the background.
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    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. A U.S. Navy chief petty officer in service khaki uniform is posing for a photo with three civilians, likely family members. Additional uniformed Navy personnel are seated in the background observing the ceremony.
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    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag. A sailor in khaki dress uniform is kneeling while a young girl pins insignia or a device onto his collar, surrounded by family members and fellow naval personnel. Engraved wooden plaques or cases are visible in the foreground, indicating this is a formal recognition event.
    A U.S. Navy promotion ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. A sailor in khaki uniform is having his chief petty officer cover (hat) placed on his head simultaneously by family members, a traditional 'pinning' or 'capping' ritual. Family members including a woman, a young girl, and an older couple participate alongside a senior naval officer observing from the right.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or chief petty officer pinning ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag. A newly promoted sailor in khaki chief's uniform poses with family members and two flanking naval officers. Engraved wooden plaques or boxes are visible in the foreground, consistent with a formal military advancement ceremony.
    A group photo of four U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms and one civilian woman posing together in front of a large American flag backdrop. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or promotion event, with additional uniformed personnel seated in the background. Several name placards or award cases are visible in the foreground.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in service khaki uniform kneels down to receive a kiss or pin from a young girl in a red dress, while a woman in green stands nearby during what appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony. The event is taking place aboard the USS Nimitz, as indicated by the large blue banner in the background. Other naval personnel and civilians are visible in the background observing the ceremony.
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