Happy 129th Birthday Chief Petty Officers!

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

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