170301-N-VA840-007 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 1, 2017) During evening colors chief petty officers from 7th Fleet and USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) honor fallen chiefs on the day of the 124th birthday of the chief petty officers rank. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893.( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leonard )

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