170401-N-SH284-018 SILVERDALE, Wash. (April 1, 2017) Runners leave the starting line, kicking off a chief petty officer (CPO) birthday 5k run at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor's Brick Courtyard. The event, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chief Petty Officers Association was held in celebration of the 124th birthday of the CPO. The Navy created the rank of CPO on April 1, 1893 and honors it annually by taking part in events demonstrating pride and tradition. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released) 170401-N-SH284-018 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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