170915-N-LQ926-054 EVERETT, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2017) The Naval Station Everett (NSE) Chief Petty Officer Color Guard presents the colors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the NSE Commons. The rank of CPO is that of a senior non-commissioned officer, and was established on April 1, 1893, for the United States Navy. CPOs serve a dual role as both technical experts and as leaders. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Van’tLeven/Released)

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