HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Eletronic's Technician Thomas Downs, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer. Fifty-seven Ford Sailors were advanced to chief petty officer during the ceremony, attended by family, friends and crew members. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catherine Mae O. Campbell /Released) Chief Pinning Ceremony 160916-N-ZE240-107

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