160916-N-KF478-923 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Capt. Steve Banta, commanding officer Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) during the FY17 chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Wings Auditorium Sept. 16, 2016. Five Corpus Christi-area Sailors donned khaki uniforms and combination covers for the first time in a tradition unique to the Navy, which dates back to 1893 when the CPO paygrade was created. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy. ( Navy photo by Bill W. Love)

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