Naval History and Heritage Command

130401-N-MG658-418 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the creation of the rank in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130401-N-MG658-192 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the creation of the rank in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130401-N-MG658-111 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens speaks during a ceremony honoring 120 years of the chief petty officer rank at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the creation of the rank in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130401-N-MG658-029 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the creation of the rank in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130401-N-TC587-095 MAYPORT, Fla. (April 1, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) celebrate after winning the 365 Burpee Challenge following Naval Station Mayport's Run with the Chief's 5K fun run. The run celebrated the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. Chief petty officers have been charged with leading Sailors since the establishment of the rank April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Berg/Released)

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130401-N-KR503-096 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2013) Naval Medical Center San Diego Command Master Chief Yenhung Duberek delivers remarks during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The U.S. Navy established the rank of chief petty officer April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica L. Tounzen/Released)

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130401-N-KR503-010 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2013) Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego Chief Petty Officer Mess stand at parade rest during a celebration commemorating the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The U.S. Navy established the rank of chief petty officer April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica L. Tounzen/Released)

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130401-N-FN963-023 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2013) Chief petty officers salute the American flag for morning colors in celebration of the 120th birthday of the rank of chief petty officer on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is moored and homeported at Naval Base Coronado. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)

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130401-N-OC961-084 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 1, 2013) Chief Gunner's Mate Joseph McLendon, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), buses tables in the ship's mess decks as part of a commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis Fiallos/Released)

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130401-N-OC961-064 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 1, 2013) Command Master Chief Raymond Charest and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Ryan Albrecht, both assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), decorate a cake for a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis Fiallos/Released)

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130401-N-ER662-045 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 1, 2013) Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) perform colors in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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130401-N-ER662-037 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, (April 1, 2013) Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) serve Sailors breakfast in the ship's galley in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. The Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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130401-N-ER662-028 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 1, 2013) Chief petty officers assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) sing

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130401-N-MG658-225 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) The U.S. Navy chief's mess celebrates 120 years of the chief petty officer rank during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Chiefs have been charged with leading sailors since the creation of the rank in 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130401-N-XB816-060 NAPLES, Italy (April 1, 2013) Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nancy Brewton, right, salutes during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples. Chief petty officers conducted morning colors to celebrate and acknowledge the past and present chief petty officers honoring 120 years of the chief petty officer rank. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

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130401-N-VE701-069 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (April 1, 2013) Members from the chief petty officer mess at Fort George G. Meade, Md., conduct morning colors in honor of the chief petty officer birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David R. Finley Jr./Released)

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