Navy chiefs, past and present, pose for a group photo following a chief pinning ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the chief petty officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Public Affairs Specialist Austin J. Breum)
Chief Pinning Ceremony at NSA Mid-South
