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Pinning New Chiefs!
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This is another layout from my Navy Daze. Every September, the Navy pins new Chief Petty Officers. It is a huge deal. This pinning was in 2002 and 9 sailors "made it" from the USS Chancellorsville that year. Every chief select has to carry around a box. I'm not sure what is in it, but they do. The photo in the middle is all of the chief's boxes together-make up the anchor (Navy Chief symbol).
The Chief's pick someone who they want to pin on their anchors and their sponsor (normally a chief who is senior) puts on their pilbox cover as a sign of them being promoted to Chief Petty Officer.
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Shared by
Shannon Nixson
on January 13, 2013
| Memory Date: January 12, 2013
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Beautiful layout! I like hearing your Navy stories.
Posted By:
Julie Oconnor | January 21, 2013 at 9:40 pm
I think we're all going to learn a little more about the Navy this year...and what an enjoyable way too! Ceremonies are a great way to remember and recognize achievement, it's nice to see the joy in everyone's faces!
Posted By:
Andrea Fisher | January 14, 2013 at 2:10 am
Thank you for sharing the "inside" story. Love the page - and It's fun to read about your Navy Daze. :)
Posted By:
Tami Potter | January 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Shannon, I love the colors and did not know about the tradition in the Navy; thanks for the info. I love the layout you used as well!
Posted By:
Billi Glenn | January 13, 2013 at 6:30 am
