210716-N-PC065-1006 NORFOLK, Va. (July 16, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Joshua Speaks, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), receives his new collar devices from Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Travis Williams during a frocking ceremony on the flight deck, July 16, 2021. Frocking is a tradition used by the Navy that authorizes Sailors to assume the duties, responsibilities and uniform of the next higher rank prior to being entitled to higher pay.

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