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    Chief Pinning Ceremony Aboard USS George H.W. Bush [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Navy promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. Two sailors are simultaneously pinning new rank insignia onto the collar of a smiling servicemember, a traditional 'pinning' ritual marking an advancement in rank. A fourth sailor observes the ceremony in the background near a blue curtain backdrop.

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    09.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A U.S. Sailor is pinned to chief petty officer during a chief pinning ceremony aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Sept. 16, 2026. George H.W. Bush 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 05:49
    Photo ID: 9943689
    VIRIN: 260916-N-NO146-1127
    Resolution: 5576x3717
    Size: 1.69 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    A U.S. Navy promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. Two service members are simultaneously pinning insignia onto the collar of a smiling sailor in the center, while a third sailor looks on approvingly. The atmosphere is celebratory and the recipient appears proud and happy.
    Three U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are participating in what appears to be a pinning ceremony inside a ship's hangar bay. The central figure is smiling broadly while two colleagues — one on each side — pin insignia or devices onto his collar or shoulders. A military aircraft and blue ceremonial backdrop are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy promotion ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. Two sailors are simultaneously pinning new rank insignia onto the collar of a smiling servicemember, a traditional 'pinning' ritual marking an advancement in rank. A fourth sailor observes the ceremony in the background near a blue curtain backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place in what appears to be an aircraft hangar bay aboard a naval vessel. A young sailor with red hair and a sleeve tattoo is being pinned by two fellow sailors while a senior petty officer observes from behind. Military aircraft are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy promotion or pinning ceremony is taking place, with two service members simultaneously pinning new insignia onto the collar or chest area of a female sailor. The recipient is wearing a khaki uniform with multiple service ribbons and qualification badges, and all three individuals are in U.S. Navy Service Uniform (NSU) khaki attire. The ceremony appears to be conducted aboard a naval vessel or in a military facility with a blue curtain backdrop.

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