Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Chinhae

U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen/Released
U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen/Released

Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Chinhae

Commander, Naval Forces Korea
February 1, 2021

CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Jan. 29, 2021) - Chief Navy Career Counselor Atit Gurung gets her anchor rank insignia pinned to her collars during an annual Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae. The Navy Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony is a tradition unique to the Navy, which dates back to 1893, and signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy.

 

 

 

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