160916-N-DC740-098 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2016) Command Master Chief (Retired) Darin Hand speaks during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The CPO pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the Navy and signifies a crucial position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. The CPO rank was created April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington)
<br>Unit: Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest
Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hetherington
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