170915-N-ZF498-055 SAN DIEGO (Sep. 15, 2017) – Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) held its Chief pinning ceremony today out in front of the command building. NBSD promoted 11 Sailors to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The rank of Chief Petty Officer has been around for 124 years and there are currently over 30,000 Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief’s in the Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony N. Hilkowski/Released)

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