The Chief Petty Officer was officially established April 1st, 1893, when the rank “petty officer first class” was shifted to “chief petty officer.” The history and traditions of a Chief Petty Officer are unique from any of the other military branches. We encourage you to visit https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/communities/chief-petty-officers.html for more information on the Chief Petty Officer. 📷: Naval History and Heritage Command #byspousesforspouses #nsfamilyl