180330-N-MT581-062 SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2018) Commander, 3rd Fleet Vice Adm. John D. Alexander gives remarks during a celebration of the chiefs’ 125th birthday, at the 3rd Fleet headquarters. The rank of chief petty officer was established in General Order 409, April 1, 1893, officially bridging the lines of communication between enlisted and officer ranks. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer)

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