Video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 09.16.2025
U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a celebratory Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 16, 2025. Established in 1960, the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team- building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and......
Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Nolan Pennington | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 09.16.2024
Today, aboard PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), a new generation of leaders joined the ranks of the Navy chiefs mess. The chief petty officer pinning ceremony is more than a milestone—it’s a transformation. To be a chief is to shoulder the weight of responsibility, to lead with courage, and to serve with honor. Chiefs are the anchors of our Navy; mentors, problem-solvers, and the......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Orion Shotton | AFN Sasebo | 09.29.2023
On September 29th, 2023 Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo held the 2023 Chief Pinning Ceremony was held at Harbor View Club. 12 Sailors were promoted to the rank of chief after six weeks of rigorous leadership training and team building exercises. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Orion Shotton)...
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Stack | Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5 | 10.21.2022
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2022) Nine Chief-selects are promoted to chief petty officer (CPO) during a CPO pinning ceremony aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 21, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Stanley | AFN Naples | 11.19.2021
211122-N-ZJ713-1001 NAPLES, Italy (November 22, 2021) Eight Chief Petty Officer Selects were promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer during a pinning ceremony at NSA Naples. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Stanley | AFN Naples | 11.19.2021
211122-N-ZJ713-1003 NAPLES, Italy (November 22, 2021) (B-Roll) Eight Chief Petty Officer Selects were promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer during a pinning ceremony at NSA Naples. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel West | All Hands Magazine | 09.13.2019
As #ChiefSeason comes to a close and pinning ceremonies are within sight, learn what it really means to lead Sailors and earn the title of United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. #AtTheHelm...
Video by Sgt. Daniel Jean-Paul | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 11.13.2018
U.S. Marines participate in Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 3-10, 2018. Marine Week, hosted by the United States Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps – providing the American public the experience of directly connecting with hundreds of Marines. More than 700 Marines participated in Marine Week Charlotte to give the citizens of the greater......
