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U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines stand at the position of attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez) - U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines stand at the position of attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Lieutenant commander Arthur L. Wiggins Jr. cuts the 241st anniversary cake at Camp Wilson Calif. Oct 13, 2016. The cutting of the cake ceremony is a tradition in which the first piece of cake goes to the oldest sailor and the youngest sailor to signify the passing of the torch from one generation to another. Wiggins is the chaplain for 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado) - Lieutenant commander Arthur L. Wiggins Jr. cuts the 241st anniversary cake at Camp Wilson Calif. Oct 13, 2016. The cutting of the cake ceremony is a tradition in which the first piece of cake goes to the oldest sailor and the youngest sailor to signify the passing of the torch from one generation to another. Wiggins is the chaplain for 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)