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U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West speaks to sailors during an all-hands call on Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain, Sept. 17, 2009. West, the special guest for a petty officer pinning ceremony the day before, wished the 47 newly pinned U.S. Navy chief petty officers good luck, relayed his pride in serving with them, and thanked them for their significant contributions to today's Navy.

PINNING PRIDE

U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West speaks to sailors during an all-hands call on Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain, Sept. 17, 2009. West, the special guest for a petty officer pinning ceremony the day before, wished the 47 newly pinned U.S. Navy chief petty officers good luck, relayed his pride in serving with them, and thanked them for their significant contributions to today's Navy.

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