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    NBK CPO Pinning Ceremony FY27 [Image 4 of 7]

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    A senior U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. Multiple service members in lighter utility uniforms are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or ceremonial hall with wood-paneled walls.

    SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Benjamin Lewis 

    Commander, Navy Region Northwest

    Navy Region Northwest Command Master Chief Travis Brown delivers remarks at the fiscal year 2027 U.S. Navy chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony at NBK-Bangor Chapel, Silverdale, Washington, September 16, 2026. The CPO pinning ceremony marks a Sailor’s transition into the Chiefs Mess, recognizing their leadership, expertise and professionalism, and increased responsibility in the Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Benjamin Lewis)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 12:05
    Photo ID: 9942727
    VIRIN: 260916-N-TR141-1087
    Resolution: 5093x3395
    Size: 2.27 MB
    Location: SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    The image depicts a collection of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony memorabilia arranged on a carpeted surface. Items include a Chief Petty Officer combination cover (hat), engraved wooden plaques and keepsakes bearing the USN anchor insignia, and a program booklet from Naval Base Kitsap. The wooden box in the background is engraved with '16 September 202_ Class 133,' indicating this is from a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy color guard is participating in a formal military ceremony. Sailors in dress white uniforms are presenting the American flag and carrying ceremonial rifles. The foreground sailor displays a Petty Officer rating badge on his left sleeve.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in an auditorium or ceremonial hall. Nine uniformed Navy personnel stand at attention on a raised stage, flanked by the American flag and a Navy flag, while an audience of seated military personnel observes from the front. The setting includes decorative floral arrangements and a wooden podium or ceremonial box at the base of the stage.
    A senior U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in Service Khaki uniform is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. Multiple service members in lighter utility uniforms are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or ceremonial hall with wood-paneled walls.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony featuring six sailors in Service Khaki uniforms standing at attention on a raised platform. The backdrop includes the American flag and a U.S. Navy flag against a wood-paneled wall. Engraved wooden plaques and a cover (hat) are visible in the foreground, suggesting a promotion or chief petty officer pinning ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside a chapel or auditorium with a distinctive A-frame wooden ceiling. A group of uniformed personnel in white dress uniforms stand on a raised stage, flanked by American and military branch flags, while a large audience of military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms and some civilians observe from wooden pew-style seating. A red carpet runs down the central aisle toward the stage.
    A group of nine U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms pose together in a formal indoor setting, likely during a promotion or recognition ceremony. They are standing in front of an American flag and what appears to be a Navy flag, with a wooden paneled backdrop. A partially visible sign in the foreground appears to read 'Congratulations on your promotion.'

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