The annual Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning ceremony is one of my favorite events to photograph of all time! Last year, I photographed two brand new Chiefs, while this year I had the honor of photographing SIX! These six included four Navy Chiefs and two Air Force Master Sergeants. You might be thinking, “I had no idea other branches of the military could partake in CPO Training!” And, that’s because it is quite a rare opportunity. Occasionally members of other branches are invited to participate, be accepted into the CPO Mess, and be pinned as Chiefs. This made photographing this year’s ceremony even more exciting!

Congratulations to Chief Aragon, Chief Beatty, Chief Harden, Chief James, Master Sergeant Chavez and Master Sergeant (Sel) Garza! Thank you all so much for this opportunity. What an honor!

SIGONELLA CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PINNING | 2019

Chief Aragon

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Chief Beatty

Master Sergeant Chavez

Master Sergeant (Sel) Garza

Chief Harden

Chief James

Congratulations to all of those whom were tested, tried, and accepted as a Navy Chief Petty Officer this year!