160916-N-DC740-004 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2016) Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Command Master Chief Shane Cardon speaks during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at NASWI. 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington)

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