ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2017) Chief Damage Controlman James Hoebbel is pinned by Chief Damage Controlman Benjamin Lieb, left, and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Robert Gaynor in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during the ship’s Fiscal year 2018 chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony. During the ceremony, 18 Iwo Jima Sailors received their chief anchors and covers as they were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joe J. Cardona Gonzalez/Released)

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