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Chinese-Americans get officer rank. Camp Barkeley, Texas, The first Chinese-Americans to be commissioned second lieutenants in the Medical Administrative Corps Officer Candidate School have received their bars at this Army center. The men are Calvin S. Chin, 28, of New York City, and Anthony Loo Wung Wong, 25 of Honolulu, Hawaii. Lieutenants Chin and Wong are now members of the Medical Department Officer's Replacement Pool at Camp Barkeley. Lieutenant Chin, native New Yorker, is the son of Me On Chin 35 Pell Street. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York and was in the restaurant business before entering the Army. Serving first as an enlisted man, Chin next became Staff Sergeant assigned to a Medical Battalion at Camp Youn, California. Lieutenant Wong came from Hawaii to the United States for part of his education, and graduated from St. Louis College, Missouri, in 1934. Returning to Honolulu, he graduated from the Cannon School of Business and went to work for the Hawaiian Electric Company. Before entering the Officer Candidate School, Wong served in the Hawaiian National Guard

Chinese-Americans get officer rank. Camp Barkeley, Texas, The first Ch...

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As part of the Navy's 218th Birthday celebration, a time capsule commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer rank was sealed at the Navy Memorial. Helping to seal the capsule is retired CHIEF Boatswain Mate (BMC) Elridge McWhorter, 91, who served in the Navy from 1919 to 1945. CHIEF Hull Maintenance Technician (HTC) Mike Blanchard lowers the capsule, containing such items as an original CPO cap device, uniform devices worn by current chiefs and a roster of all chief petty officers currently on active duty

As part of the Navy's 218th Birthday celebration, a time capsule comme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Joseph Dorey Release Status: Rele... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens speaks during a ceremony honoring 120 years of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens spea...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens speaks during a ceremony honoring 120 years of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have be... More

Chiefs perform morning colors to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chiefs perform morning colors to commemorate the 120th anniversary of ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2013) Chief Machinist's Mate William Galloway leads a chief petty officer color guard comprised of Chief Interior Communications Electrician David Clements and Chief Hospital Corpsmen ... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, observes morning colors alongside the Chief's Mess in celebration of the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, obs...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 03, 2017) Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, observes morning colors alongside the Chief's Mess in celebration of the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer ra... More

Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore as part of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank o...

NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2017) Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore as part of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty ... More

Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers participate in a game of tug-of-war during a physical training mess competition in celebration the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers partic...

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 03, 2018) Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers participate in a game of tug-of-war during a physical training mess competition in celebration the 125th birthday of ... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

Hawaii-area chief petty officers salute the wall of Sailors who died at the USS Arizona Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Hawaii-area chief petty officers salute the wall of Sailors who died a...

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 02, 2018) Hawaii-area chief petty officers salute the wall of Sailors who died at the USS Arizona Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 125th birthday of the chief petty... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

Chief petty officers conduct morning colors onboard Naval Station Norfolk as part of the birthday celebration for the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers conduct morning colors onboard Naval Station Norf...

NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2017) Chief petty officers conduct morning colors onboard Naval Station Norfolk as part of the birthday celebration for the chief petty officer rank. The Navy created the rank of chief petty o... More

Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego Chief Petty Officer Mess stand at parade rest during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego Chief Petty Officer Mess...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2013) Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego Chief Petty Officer Mess stand at parade rest during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The U... More

Naval Medical Center San Diego Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek delivers remarks during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Naval Medical Center San Diego Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek de...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2013) Naval Medical Center San Diego Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek delivers remarks during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The U.S. Nav... More

Hawaii-area chief petty officers pose for a group photo at the USS Arizona Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Hawaii-area chief petty officers pose for a group photo at the USS Ari...

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 02, 2018) Hawaii-area chief petty officers pose for a group photo at the USS Arizona Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank... More

Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers participate in an obstacle course relay race during a physical training mess competition in celebration the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers partic...

PEARL HARBOR (Apr. 03, 2018) Hawaii-area chief petty officers and first class petty officers participate in an obstacle course relay race during a physical training mess competition in celebration the 125th bir... More

U.S. 7th Fleet and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) combined chief's mess honor the fallen chiefs during a evening colors observance held on the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

U.S. 7th Fleet and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2017) U.S. 7th Fleet and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) combined chief's mess honor the fallen chiefs during a evening colors observance held on the 124th birthday... More

Senior Chief Machinist Mate Anthony Vega, assigned to Afloat Training Group Norfolk, serves Sailors at the Naval Station Norfolk Galley as part of a series of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Senior Chief Machinist Mate Anthony Vega, assigned to Afloat Training ...

NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2017) Senior Chief Machinist Mate Anthony Vega, assigned to Afloat Training Group Norfolk, serves Sailors at the Naval Station Norfolk Galley as part of a series of celebration events marking ... More

A chief petty officer color guard present the ensign while a formation of chief petty officers from Navy Region Northwest observe colors in commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

A chief petty officer color guard present the ensign while a formation...

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Apr. 01, 2015) A chief petty officer color guard present the ensign while a formation of chief petty officers from Navy Region Northwest observe colors in commemoration of the 122nd anniversa... More

 The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty of...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

Chiefs perform morning colors to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chiefs perform morning colors to commemorate the 120th anniversary of ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2013) Chief Machinist Mate William Galloway leads a chief petty officer color guard comprised of Chief Interior Communications Electrician David Clements and Chief Hospital Corpsmen Ja... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty off...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the cr... More

Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore as part of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank o...

NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2017) Naval Station Norfolk chief petty officers volunteer at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore as part of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty ... More

aster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks at the Chief Petty Officer Dinner.

aster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks ...

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (Apr. 01, 2008) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks at the Chief Petty Officer Dinner to celebrate the 115th Birthday of the creation of the chief petty ... More

Chief's coffee mugs hang in the chief's mess aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the celebration of the 115th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief's coffee mugs hang in the chief's mess aboard the amphibious com...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 01, 2008) Chief's coffee mugs hang in the chief's mess aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the celebration of the 115th birthday of the chief petty officer rank... More

Chiefs hoist the American flag on the 116th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chiefs hoist the American flag on the 116th anniversary of the chief p...

GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Apr. 01, 2009) Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Bradly Ledbetter, center, hoists the American flag during morning colors at Recruit Training Command with fellow chiefs, Chief Cryptologi... More

Capt. John W. Peterson, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command (RTC) stands with members of the chief petty officer mess gathered to observe morning colors.

Capt. John W. Peterson, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command...

GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Apr. 01, 2009) Capt. John W. Peterson, commanding officer of Recruit Training Command (RTC) stands with members of the chief petty officer mess gathered to observe morning colors in front of... More

Command Master Chief Rich Evans, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) 4, observes morning colors with his chiefs mess on the 116th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Command Master Chief Rich Evans, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Gro...

NORFOLK (Apr. 02, 2009) Command Master Chief Rich Evans, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) 4, observes morning colors with his chiefs mess on the 116th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. ... More

A chief petty officer colors detail prepares to raise flags during morning colors at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

A chief petty officer colors detail prepares to raise flags during mor...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2010) A chief petty officer colors detail prepares to raise flags during morning colors at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The Far East Chief Petty Officer Mess also enjoyed a cak... More

ecretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

ecretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. Chief of Naval Operations (CN... More

Sailors assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard stand at attention during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Sailors assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard stand at attention durin...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) Sailors assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard stand at attention during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Secretary ... More

Members of the Far East Chief Petty Officer Mess observe morning colors to commemorate the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer rank.

Members of the Far East Chief Petty Officer Mess observe morning color...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2010) Members of the Far East Chief Petty Officer Mess observe morning colors to commemorate the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer rank. (U.S. Navy phot... More

A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the National Anthem is sung during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the National Anthem is sung during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the ... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speaks to the guests at the commemoration ceremony for the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer rank.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speaks to the...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speaks to the guests at the commemoration ceremony for the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer r... More

A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the National Anthem is sung during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) A Sailor assigned to the U.S. ceremonial guard presents arms while the National Anthem is sung during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the ... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West meets the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus before the commemoration ceremony for the 117th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West meets the Sec...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West meets the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus before the commemoration ceremony for the 117th anniversary o... More

Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Covington kicks off the Southwest Asia Chief Petty Officer Association picnic, celebrating the 117th birthday of the U.S. Navy chief petty officer rank.

Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Covington kicks off the Southwest A...

MANAMA, Bahrain (Apr. 01, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Covington, command master chief of U.S. Fifth Fleet, kicks off the Southwest Asia Chief Petty Officer Association picnic, celebrating the 117th... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remark...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2010) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks during a ceremony celebrating the 117th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. Chief of Naval Operations (CN... More

Chief Personnel Specialist Romel Agliam, right, participates in the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test in celebration of the 118th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

Chief Personnel Specialist Romel Agliam, right, participates in the Ma...

DJIBOUTI (Apr. 01, 2011) Chief Personnel Specialist Romel Agliam, right, participates in the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test in celebration of the 118th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank as U.S. Ma... More

Sailors participate in a run to celebrate the 118th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

Sailors participate in a run to celebrate the 118th birthday of the Na...

SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 01, 2011) Sailors participate in a run to celebrate the 118th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank at U.S. Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Sp... More

Capt. Robert Rabuse, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, delivers the oath of enlistment during a chief petty officer mass reenlistment as a part of the celebration of the 118th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

Capt. Robert Rabuse, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Napl...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2011) Capt. Robert Rabuse, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, delivers the oath of enlistment during a chief petty officer mass reenlistment as a part of the celebratio... More

Chief Hospital Corpsman Randy Moss, left, Rear Adm. C. Forrest Faison III, Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek and Chief Hospital Corpsman Kathleen Gray celebrates the 118th birthday of the chief petty officer rank with a cake cutting ceremony.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Randy Moss, left, Rear Adm. C. Forrest Faison ...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2011) Chief Hospital Corpsman Randy Moss, left, the youngest chief, Rear Adm. C. Forrest Faison III, commander of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek... More

Senior Chief Legalman Leonette Masters stands by to raise the national ensign during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples.

Senior Chief Legalman Leonette Masters stands by to raise the national...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2011) Senior Chief Legalman Leonette Masters stands by to raise the national ensign during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples. Masters and other area chief petty officers fo... More

The Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Chief Petty Officer Mess hoists the colors in honor of the 119th birthday of the chief petty officer rank, April 1.

The Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Chief Petty Officer Mess hoists the color...

BANGOR, Wash. (Mar. 26, 2012) The Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Chief Petty Officer Mess hoists the colors in honor of the 119th birthday of the chief petty officer rank, April 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More

Chief petty officers perform morning colors in celebration of the 119th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers perform morning colors in celebration of the 119t...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 30, 2012) Chief petty officers perform morning colors at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, in celebration of the 119th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More

Sailors and Marines participate in a 5K run to celebrate the 119th birthday of the chief petty officer rank aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

Sailors and Marines participate in a 5K run to celebrate the 119th bir...

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 31, 2012) Sailors and Marines participate in a 5K run to celebrate the 119th birthday of the chief petty officer rank aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island ... More

Chief petty officers conduct morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples to celebrate the birthday of the chief petty officer

Chief petty officers conduct morning colors at Naval Support Activity ...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2013) Chief petty officers conduct morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples to celebrate the birthday of the chief petty officer. The celebration is to acknowledge past and presen... More

 Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsma...

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Apr. 01, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the ch... More

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman...

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Apr. 01, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the ch... More

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy prepares to raise the flag during morning colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy prepares to raise the flag ...

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Apr. 01, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy prepares to raise the flag during morning colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer ra... More

Sailors decorate a cake for a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Sailors decorate a cake for a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 12...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Apr. 01, 2013) Command Master Chief Raymond Charest and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Ryan Albrecht, both assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), d... More

Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) perform colors in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue Ci...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Apr. 01, 2013) Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) perform colors in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty... More

Chief petty officers celebrate the birthday of the chief petty officer during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples.

Chief petty officers celebrate the birthday of the chief petty officer...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2013) Chief petty officers celebrate the birthday of the chief petty officer during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples. The celebration is to acknowledge past and present ch... More

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa conduct an early-morning pride run in honor of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa conduct an ...

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2014) Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa conduct an early-morning pride run in honor of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank. (U.... More

Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of t...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Clas... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes during the opening ceremony of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes du...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes during the opening ceremony of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. ... More

Ima Black places a wreath at the Lone Sailor statue during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Ima Black places a wreath at the Lone Sailor statue during the 121st b...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Ima Black places a wreath at the Lone Sailor statue during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Black is the widow of the first MCPON, Delbert... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes during the opening ceremony of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes du...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens salutes during the opening ceremony of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. ... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens delivers remarks during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens delivers r...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens delivers remarks during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by M... More

Command Master Chief James Honea, from Naval Support Activity South Potomac, leads a formation of chief petty officers during a celebration of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the Navy Memorial.

Command Master Chief James Honea, from Naval Support Activity South Po...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Command Master Chief James Honea, from Naval Support Activity South Potomac, leads a formation of chief petty officers during a celebration of the 121st birthday of the chief petty of... More

Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of t...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Chief petty officers stand in formation during the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Clas... More

Guests of honor salute the colors during a celebration of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Guests of honor salute the colors during a celebration of the 121st bi...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2014) Guests of honor salute the colors during a celebration of the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens was joined by... More

Chief petty officers perform morning colors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

Chief petty officers perform morning colors at Fleet Activities Yokosu...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 01, 2014) Chief petty officers perform morning colors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Chiefs from different Yokouska commands participated to commemorate the 121st birthday of the U.S. Navy ... More

Naples area chief petty officers celebrate the 121st birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy.

Naples area chief petty officers celebrate the 121st birthday of the N...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2014) Naples area chief petty officers celebrate the 121st birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy. (U.S. Navy photo b... More

Chief petty officers serve lunch to Sailors and Marines at Scudder Hall Galley at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in celebration of the anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers serve lunch to Sailors and Marines at Scudder Hal...

YORKTOWN, Va. (Apr. 01, 2014) Chief petty officers serve lunch to Sailors and Marines at Scudder Hall Galley at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in celebration of the anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. ... More

Sailors celebrate the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank by volunteering at Oasis Soup Kitchen.

Sailors celebrate the 121st birthday of the chief petty officer rank b...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Apr. 01, 2014) Members of the Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Chief Petty Officer Mess and the First Class Petty Officer's Association, celebrate the 121st birthday of the chief petty offic... More

Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, delivers instructions as they exit after a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Na...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, delivers instructions as they exit after a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief pe... More

Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2... More

The Chief's Mess leads Sailors on the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during morning colors to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

The Chief's Mess leads Sailors on the flight deck aboard the amphibiou...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2015) The Chief's Mess leads Sailors on the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during morning colors to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the chi... More

Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, stands at ease during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Na...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Command Master Chief Christian Detje, assigned to the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, stands at ease during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at... More

Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Chief petty officers attend a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2... More

More than 100 Naples-area chief petty officers gather to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

More than 100 Naples-area chief petty officers gather to celebrate the...

NAPLES, Italy (Apr. 01, 2015) More than 100 Naples-area chief petty officers gather to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the Navy chief petty officer rank during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples... More

Chiefs cut a cake during a commemoration of the 122 anniversary of the chief petty officer rank at Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Chiefs cut a cake during a commemoration of the 122 anniversary of the...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2015) Retired Command Master Chief Kevin T. Burg, left, Command Master Chief Edna I. Torres, command master chief of Naval Medical Center San Diego, Chief Hospital Corpsman Justin L. Reiter... More

Chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. Navy band during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. Navy band during a celebrati...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. Navy band during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy Photo by ... More

Retired Fleet Master Chief Scott Benning renders honor after placing a ceremonial wreath at the Lone Sailor statue during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Retired Fleet Master Chief Scott Benning renders honor after placing a...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Retired Fleet Master Chief Scott Benning renders honor after placing a ceremonial wreath at the Lone Sailor statue during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty office... More

Chief petty officer covers sit on a table during the Hampton Roads Chief Petty Officer Birthday luncheon.

Chief petty officer covers sit on a table during the Hampton Roads Chi...

NORFOLK (Apr. 01, 2015) Chief petty officer covers sit on a table during the Hampton Roads Chief Petty Officer Birthday luncheon. This year marks the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank. (U.S. Navy p... More

Senior Chief Musician Michael Bayes conducts chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. Navy band during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Senior Chief Musician Michael Bayes conducts chief petty officers assi...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Senior Chief Musician Michael Bayes conducts chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. Navy band during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the Unit... More

Chief petty officers deliver remarks during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Chief petty officers deliver remarks during a celebration of the 122nd...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Chief petty officers deliver remarks during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communicat... More

Members of the Chief's Mess at Naval Medical Center San Diego sing Anchors Aweigh during a commemoration of the 122 anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Members of the Chief's Mess at Naval Medical Center San Diego sing Anc...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 01, 2015) Members of the Chief's Mess at Naval Medical Center San Diego sing Anchors Aweigh during a commemoration of the 122 anniversary of the chief petty officer rank at Naval Medical Center ... More

Force Master Chief Nancy Hollingsworth delivers remarks during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial.

Force Master Chief Nancy Hollingsworth delivers remarks during a celeb...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 01, 2015) Force Master Chief Nancy Hollingsworth delivers remarks during a celebration of the 122nd birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the United States Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy Photo... More

Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Dingler, left, and Chief Gunner's Mate Brandon Maye participate in a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Dingler, left, and Chief Gu...

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Mar. 30, 2017) Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Dingler, left, and Chief Gunner's Mate Brandon Maye participate in a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the 124th birthday of the c... More

Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), speaks with the ship's chief petty officers during a celebration for the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer of the amphibious assault s...

MAYPORT, Fla. (Mar. 31, 2017) Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), speaks with the ship's chief petty officers during a celebration for the 124th birth... More

Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Brandi Spencer, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, talks about the history of the boatswain's mate rating during the celebration of the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank at the base theater.

Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Brandi Spencer, assigned to Naval Base S...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 03, 2017) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Brandi Spencer, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, talks about the history of the boatswain's mate rating during the celebration of the 124th birthday of t... More

Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, right, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, cuts a cake with Chief Quartermaster Colin Lalor, the youngest chief petty officer from the base, in celebration of the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, right, assigned to Naval Base San Die...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 03, 2017) Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, right, assigned to Naval Base San Diego, cuts a cake with Chief Quartermaster Colin Lalor, the youngest chief petty officer from the base, in celebrati... More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Chief's Mess conduct colors on the ship's flight deck in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank.

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78)...

NORFOLK (Apr. 01, 2018) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Chief's Mess conduct colors on the ship's flight deck in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the chief petty ... More

Capt. Doug Verissimo, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), delivers remarks in the hangar bay during a ceremony celebrating the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Capt. Doug Verissimo, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 01, 2018) Capt. Doug Verissimo, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), delivers remarks in the hangar bay during a ceremony celebrating the 125th b... More

Master Chief Machinist Mate Michael Waranis, senior enlisted advisor at Surface Warfare Officer School, Unit Great Lakes, speaks at the commands celebration of the 125th birthday of the U.S. Navy chief petty officer rank.

Master Chief Machinist Mate Michael Waranis, senior enlisted advisor a...

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 06, 2018) Master Chief Machinist Mate Michael Waranis, senior enlisted advisor at Surface Warfare Officer School, Unit Great Lakes, speaks at the commands celebration of the 125th birthd... More

 Chief petty officers aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) stand in formation for a photo aboard the ship to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019.

Chief petty officers aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridg...

GULF OF THAILAND (Apr. 01, 2019) Chief petty officers aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) stand in formation for a photo aboard the ship to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the chief ... More

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola observe morning colors April 1, 2019, at the air station in celebration of the 126th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola obs...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Apr. 04, 2019) Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola observe morning colors April 1, 2019, at the air station in celebration of the 126th birthday of the chief pett... More

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019.

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cuttin...

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Apr. 04, 2019) Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019. Around the bas... More

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola observe morning colors April 1, 2019, at the air station in celebration of the 126th birthday of the chief petty officer rank.

Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola obs...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Apr. 04, 2019) Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola observe morning colors April 1, 2019, at the air station in celebration of the 126th birthday of the chief pett... More

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019.

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cuttin...

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Apr. 04, 2019) Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hold a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019. Around the bas... More

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) pose for a group photo after a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April 1, 2019.

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) pose for a group p...

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Apr. 04, 2019) Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) pose for a group photo after a cake cutting ceremony for the 126th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank, April... More