SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2017) Master Chief Personnel Specialist Thomas Walker, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), speaks to Sailors during a ceremony honoring the anniversary of the creation of the rank of chief petty officer. April 1, 2017 marks the 124th anniversary of the rank. Boxer is currently undergoing a phased maintenance availability.

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