HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Manuel Mallada, assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN78), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Forty-five Ford Sailors were advanced to chief petty officer during the ceremony, attended by family, friends and crewmembers. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Litzenberger/Released)

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