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    USS Boxer Holds Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony [Image 3 of 3]

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    The image shows a group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms, with one sailor having a chief petty officer cover (hat) placed on his head by another sailor. This appears to be a Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning or initiation ceremony, a traditional milestone event. The central figure wears glasses and displays service ribbons and a warfare device on his uniform.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) receives his cover during a chief pinning ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Sept. 16, 2026. Boxer 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 04:30
    Photo ID: 9943573
    VIRIN: 260916-N-NO146-2777
    Resolution: 3970x2647
    Size: 1.36 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer is having his combination cover (cap) placed on his head during what appears to be a chief petty officer pinning or frocking ceremony. The sailor is wearing the khaki service uniform with multiple ribbons, warfare devices, and collar insignia. Other personnel are visible assisting with the ceremonial cap placement, a traditional part of CPO initiation.
    A group of United States Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are gathered together, mouths open as if reciting an oath, singing, or chanting in unison. The sailors display various service ribbons, warfare qualification badges, and rank insignia on their uniforms. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel or military facility, based on the industrial background.
    The image shows a group of U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms, with one sailor having a chief petty officer cover (hat) placed on his head by another sailor. This appears to be a Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning or initiation ceremony, a traditional milestone event. The central figure wears glasses and displays service ribbons and a warfare device on his uniform.

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