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    John Finn Holds A Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony [Image 1 of 4]

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    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. The central sailor is having his chief petty officer cover (hat) placed on his head by fellow sailors, a traditional part of the Navy's Chief Petty Officer pinning/advancement ceremony. An American flag is visible in the background, flying from a mast aboard the ship.

    AT SEA

    09.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    A U.S. Sailor receives his cover and anchors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), Sept. 16, 2026. John Finn is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 01:25
    Photo ID: 9942911
    VIRIN: 260916-N-NO146-5103
    Resolution: 5746x3831
    Size: 2.1 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    A U.S. Navy promotion or advancement ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. The central sailor is having his chief petty officer cover (hat) placed on his head by fellow sailors, a traditional part of the Navy's Chief Petty Officer pinning/advancement ceremony. An American flag is visible in the background, flying from a mast aboard the ship.
    A formal U.S. Navy sideboy ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a ship's deck, with a senior enlisted sailor walking a red carpet while being rendered honors. Personnel on both sides are saluting and piping the side using bosun's whistles, with the American flag flying prominently in the background. The central figure displays multiple service ribbons and a warfare device on their uniform, indicating a senior non-commissioned officer.
    A military promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely on the deck of a naval vessel. Two senior personnel in U.S. Navy khaki uniforms are pinning insignia or rank devices onto the collar of a third service member standing at attention. An American flag is prominently displayed in the background.
    A group of approximately 25 U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are posed for a formal group photograph on the deck of a naval vessel. An American flag flies prominently on a flagpole behind the group. Two individuals in the front row are holding what appear to be wooden plaques or awards.

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