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Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony, Iwakuni, Japan 2026
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeants are pinned in a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Sakura Theater on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2026. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that marks the ultimate career milestone and tran
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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeants are pinned in a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Sakura Theater on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2026. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that marks the ultimate career milestone and transformation for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eliza Fremont)
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