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Sailors receive anchors in Afghanistan

Chief Petty Officer Joseph Childers salutes as he is “piped aboard” during a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 14, 2012. Childers was one of six first class petty officers to be appointed the rank of chief that day. Being “piped aboard” is when a Boatswain’s mates whistle is blown in recognition of the chief selectees arriving as chief petty officers.



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Date Taken:09.14.2012

Date Posted:09.17.2012 11:41

Photo ID:666388

VIRIN:120914-M-ZD328-065

Resolution:5616x3744

Size:8.39 MB

Location:AF

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Sailors receive anchors in Afghanistan

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