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A sailor kneels as a civilian puts a pin on his uniform collar as two children watch.

Chief's Crew

A sailor is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by family members during a ceremony at Marine Corps University in North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021.

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Tags: Military Families, Navy, Military Spouses, military children
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez VIRIN: 210129-M-JQ384-1129Y.JPG

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