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    Chief Pinning Ceremony Aboard USS George H.W. Bush [Image 2 of 2]

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    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer is having their combination cover (cap) placed on their head by another senior enlisted sailor during what appears to be a chief petty officer pinning or advancement ceremony. Both individuals are wearing the tan/khaki Service Uniform with chief petty officer insignia. The ceremony appears to be taking place in a ship's hangar bay, indicated by aircraft and equipment visible in the background.

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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 receives their combination cover 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: 9943768
    VIRIN: 260916-N-NO146-1131
    Resolution: 4023x2682
    Size: 1.59 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. A male sailor is placing a chief petty officer combination cover (hat) onto the head of a female sailor, who is visibly emotional. A third sailor stands in the background observing the ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy chief petty officer is having their combination cover (cap) placed on their head by another senior enlisted sailor during what appears to be a chief petty officer pinning or advancement ceremony. Both individuals are wearing the tan/khaki Service Uniform with chief petty officer insignia. The ceremony appears to be taking place in a ship's hangar bay, indicated by aircraft and equipment visible in the background.

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