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Newly frocked Navy Chief Petty Officer Manuel Soares receives his collar devices from his son and wife during a pinning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. Soares is a machinist's mate.

Newly frocked Navy Chief Petty Officer Manuel Soares receives his collar devices from his son and wife during a pinning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. Soares is a machinist's mate.

Newly frocked Navy Chief Petty Officer Manuel Soares receives his collar devices from his son and wife during a pinning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. Soares is a machinist's mate.

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