Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Hagan, a hospital corpsman, with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing receives his Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
U.S. Marines and Sailors sing Anchors Away during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
U.S. Navy Sailors present arms during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S.......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
U.S. Marines and Sailors stand at parade rest during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer salutes during the final honors of a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Oliver Colobine, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Marine Division, receives his Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester | 2nd Marine Division | 09.16.2025
A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicole Beckwith, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Marine Division, receives her Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects......
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 04.01.2025
Chief Hospital Corpsman Anthony Abilez, leading chief petty officer for future operations, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, reads the Chief Petty Officer Pledge during the 132nd birthday celebration of the chief petty officer at NMFP on April 1, 2025. The rank was established April 1, 1893, evolving from petty officer first class and representing a pinnacle of enlisted leadership and tradition.......
