U.S. Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Claire Farin places a chief petty officer cover on U.S. Navy Chief Information Systems Technician (Network) Brian Espetitee, assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3, during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 27, 2024. The rank of chief petty officer is seen as a significant milestone in an enlisted Sailor’s career. With the advancement comes an increased responsibility of taking charge and training Sailors.

Yokosuka Naval Base

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