SAN DIEGO — A chief petty officer pinning ceremony was held at the U.S. 3rd Fleet Headquarters on Sept. 27 for the Mine Countermeasures Group 3 and Tactical Training Group Pacific.
The ceremony was a culmination of a six-week initiation, which began when the advancement results were released on Aug. 19. During the initiation process, the chiefs mess challenged the selectees to build on their leadership skills and to obtain a better understanding of what it means to be a Navy chief. The initiation also included training on the history and traditions of a Navy chief, physical challenges and mentorship.
Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, served as the keynote speaker during the event.
“To our new chief petty officers, we’re going to drive excellence throughout our organization,” said Wade. “You’re going to have young sailors, who have committed themselves to serve. You’re going to give them the potential so they can continue to grow to be the future leaders of our Navy. You will also make sure that we do what is right so that we can deter conflict and ensure we’re prepared and ready for anything that may come our way.”
