160916-N-EC099-214 SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2016) – Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Christian Evangelista, from Passaic, New Jersey, salutes as he passes through the “side-boys” in the Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Chapel during the fiscal year 2017 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning ceremony. The CPO pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the Navy; the chief petty officer paygrade was created April 1, 1893. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV/Released) Retiring
160916-N-EC099-214 SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2016) – Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Christian Evangelista, from Passaic, New Jersey, salutes as he passes through the “side-boys” in the Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Chapel during the fiscal year 2017 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning ceremony. The CPO pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the Navy; the chief petty officer paygrade was created April 1, 1893. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV/Released) Retiring Passaic Sailor advances to Chief 160916-N-EC099-214
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