050916-N-2984R-010 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 16, 2005) - A memorial for the late Chief Damage Controlman Harry Drake sits next to newly pinned chief petty officers (CPO), who stand in formation, after their pinning ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman had 47 Sailors selected for CPO. Chiefs are the leaders of the enlisted Sailor ranks and reaching that rank is considered an honor. The honor will be bestowed upon new chiefs in ceremonies on ships and at bases all over the world. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ricardo

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050916-N-2984R-010 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 16, 2005) - A memorial for the late Chief Damage Controlman Harry Drake sits next to newly pinned chief petty officers (CPO), who stand in formation, after their pinning ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman had 47 Sailors selected for CPO. Chiefs are the leaders of the enlisted Sailor ranks and reaching that rank is considered an honor. The honor will be bestowed upon new chiefs in ceremonies on ships and at bases all over the world. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ricardo Reyes (RELEASED) US Navy 050916-N-2984R-010 A memorial for the late Chief Damage Controlman Harry Drake sits next to newly pinned chief petty officers (CPO)

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