The Naval Color Guard presents the colors in front of the newest Sailors to be promoted to Chief Petty Officer at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16. The ceremony happened at the end of a six weeks transition period for Petty Officers 1st Class in to Chief Petty Officers where they are given first-hand knowledge on what it means to be a Chief in the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus /Released) - The Naval Color Guard presents the colors in front of the newest Sailors to be promoted to Chief Petty Officer at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16. The ceremony happened at the end of a six weeks transition period for Petty Officers 1st Class in to Chief Petty Officers where they are given first-hand knowledge on what it means to be a Chief in the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus /Released)
A chief petty officer has his new military uniform cap placed on his head by his sponsor while his family watches during ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14. Sponsors prepare the chief petty officers mentally and physically for the challenges they will encounter in their new roles. - A chief petty officer has his new military uniform cap placed on his head by his sponsor while his family watches during ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14. Sponsors prepare the chief petty officers mentally and physically for the challenges they will encounter in their new roles.