Chief Boatswain’s Mate Sergio Camorhernadez, assigned to Medium Auxiliary floating dry dock ARCO (ARDM 5), receives his chief petty officer collar devices and cover during a combined chief pinning ceremony held at the Roncador Memorial onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of physical and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiarra Brown)
