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    From Sailor to Chief [Image 4 of 13]

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    The image shows handcrafted wooden boxes with laser-engraved or carved lids displayed on a workbench in what appears to be a woodworking workshop. The foreground box has its lid propped open, revealing engraved imagery and text on the lid's interior surface. Multiple similar boxes are visible receding into the background of the workshop space.

    KITTERY, MAINE, UNITED STATES

    09.17.2026

    Photo by Branden Bourque 

    Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees construct wooden vessel boxes during CPO initiation season at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Aug. 13, 2026. Rooted in naval traditions dating back to World War II, the handcrafted vessel is built to protect the selectee's charge book, an enduring repository of naval heritage, wisdom, and guidance imparted by the Chief's Mess. The multi-week initiation develops deckplate leadership, accountability, and unity before selectees are formally pinned and welcomed into the mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Branden Bourque)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 05:22
    Photo ID: 9943773
    VIRIN: 260813-N-VG694-2004
    Resolution: 4828x3219
    Size: 6.37 MB
    Location: KITTERY, MAINE, US
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    The image shows laser-engraved wooden boards or plaques stacked together, likely custom-made awards or commemorative items. The foreground board displays an engraved emblem/crest along with the text 'CIC/CXW/SW/AM' and 'DYLAN WEISERT', along with what appears to be a date '2026'. The setting appears to be a workshop or retail/display environment with blurred figures visible in the background.
    The image shows a woodworking workshop environment where laser-engraved wooden boxes are being produced on an assembly line or staging area. The foreground features a light oak wooden box with its lid open, displaying detailed engraved imagery and text on the lid surface. In the background, workers and workshop equipment are visible, along with additional completed boxes and raw materials.
    A U.S. Navy service member named Gaupo, wearing NWU (Navy Working Uniform) camouflage, is operating woodworking equipment in what appears to be a military workshop or training facility. The sailor is equipped with proper personal protective equipment including safety glasses and hearing protection earmuffs. Other personnel and woodworking machinery are visible in the background.
    The image shows handcrafted wooden boxes with laser-engraved or carved lids displayed on a workbench in what appears to be a woodworking workshop. The foreground box has its lid propped open, revealing engraved imagery and text on the lid's interior surface. Multiple similar boxes are visible receding into the background of the workshop space.
    A man in a tan/olive t-shirt with sunglasses on his head works with wooden components in what appears to be a military woodworking shop. Other personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background. A can of Watco Danish Oil wood finish is prominently visible on the workbench.
    A man in a tan t-shirt with sunglasses on his head works at a woodworking bench in what appears to be a workshop or makerspace. He is handling wooden pieces while a can of Watco Danish Oil and paper towels are visible on the workbench. A second person is partially visible in the background, also engaged in workshop activities.
    Two men are engaged in a conversation in what appears to be a military workshop or fabrication facility. One man is wearing a tan t-shirt with sunglasses on his head, while the other is in U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU Type III) uniform with glasses. They appear to be discussing wooden boxes or crates stacked in the foreground.
    A craftsperson wearing blue nitrile gloves is wiping or finishing a wooden box with a cloth or paper towel in what appears to be a woodworking workshop. The wooden box has a laser-engraved logo and text on its surface. The workbench shows signs of active use with finishing supplies visible nearby.
    Three individuals are engaged in a conversation in what appears to be an indoor workspace or facility. One person on the right is wearing U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU Type III) uniform with glasses and a shaved head. The other two individuals, viewed from behind, are wearing tan/khaki civilian or military-style shirts.
    Three individuals are gathered in a woodworking shop examining handcrafted wooden boxes. Two people wearing tan/brown t-shirts and one person in U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU Type III) uniform are inspecting the finished wooden pieces. The setting appears to be a military woodworking facility or hobby shop with various woodworking equipment visible in the background.
    Three middle-aged men pose together for a photo inside what appears to be a woodworking shop or carpentry workspace. The men are dressed in work attire, including an apron, work t-shirts, and safety glasses, suggesting they are tradespeople or craftsmen. The background shows lumber, tools, and workshop equipment consistent with a professional woodworking environment.
    A large group of approximately 25 military personnel, predominantly wearing U.S. Navy NWU (Naval Working Uniform) camouflage pattern uniforms, pose for a group photo inside a woodworking workshop. The facility appears to be a military MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) or hobby shop equipped with various woodworking tools and machinery. Several civilians in dark clothing are also present among the uniformed personnel.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III (woodland digital camouflage) uniforms are engaged in conversation inside what appears to be a workshop or industrial facility. The individual on the left, identified by name tape as 'KUPYAR,' appears to be of higher rank and is gesturing while speaking. A third person is visible in the blurred background.

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