160916-N-DC740-034 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Petty Officers receive their anchors during a CPO pinning ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The CPO pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the Navy and signifies a crucial position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. The CPO rank was created April 1, 1893. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington) NASWI pins 73 Chiefs 160916-N-DC740-034

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