Al Roker, an anchor on The Today Show, gives a shout out to Sailors and Marines in Rockefeller Center while taping The Today Show, New York. Image courtesy Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/US Navy, 2012. Stock Photo
RMKKCKAN–Al Roker, an anchor on The Today Show, gives a shout out to Sailors and Marines in Rockefeller Center while taping The Today Show, New York. Image courtesy Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/US Navy, 2012.
US Navy Chief Boatswain's Mate Gabriel Martinez smiles as he has his new cover place on his head during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony September 13, 2013 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Eighteen first class petty officers were advanced to chief petty officer during the ceremony. Stock Photo
RMDE8WD4–US Navy Chief Boatswain's Mate Gabriel Martinez smiles as he has his new cover place on his head during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony September 13, 2013 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Eighteen first class petty officers were advanced to chief petty officer during the ceremony.
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) conducts a refueling at sea with the guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) as the ships operate in the Atlantic Ocean.  DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Kinter, U.S. Navy Stock Photo
RFJD182C–The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) conducts a refueling at sea with the guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) as the ships operate in the Atlantic Ocean. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Kinter, U.S. Navy
Seaman Santiago Arevalo-Mendoza administering a Japanese encephalitis vaccine to a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), East China Sea, August 22, 2018. Image courtesy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elesia Patten / U.S. Navy. () Stock Photo
RMPGX23Y–Seaman Santiago Arevalo-Mendoza administering a Japanese encephalitis vaccine to a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), East China Sea, August 22, 2018. Image courtesy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elesia Patten / U.S. Navy. ()
Navy Petty Officer Jeff Howard surprises his mother and grandmother at a Falcons Preseason Game at the Georgia Dome. Petty Off Stock Photo
RME0JMAX–Navy Petty Officer Jeff Howard surprises his mother and grandmother at a Falcons Preseason Game at the Georgia Dome. Petty Off
Family members gather around chief petty officer ashe receives her combination cover. Stock Photo
RMG403CX–Family members gather around chief petty officer ashe receives her combination cover.
Doris 'Dorie' Miller, a Messmen Third Class in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions, the first black American to receive the award. Official US Navy Photo. Stock Photo
RMFP8CX8–Doris 'Dorie' Miller, a Messmen Third Class in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions, the first black American to receive the award. Official US Navy Photo.
The white jumper of a US Navy sailor in Japan. Stock Photo
RFTA90WH–The white jumper of a US Navy sailor in Japan.
US Navy Petty Officer Second Class in his dress uniform at the Memorial Day Parade in Sarasota FL Stock Photo
RMF5MN8N–US Navy Petty Officer Second Class in his dress uniform at the Memorial Day Parade in Sarasota FL
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States - August 2016: U.S. Navy American soldiers of USS Missouri CPO Legacy Academy in Battleship Missouri Memorial. Chief Stock Photo
RF2J1DW8C–Honolulu, Hawaii, United States - August 2016: U.S. Navy American soldiers of USS Missouri CPO Legacy Academy in Battleship Missouri Memorial. Chief
VIRGINIA BEACH, UNITED STATES - May 23, 2012: Close up of a US Navy First Class Petty Officer rank insignia on a black service uniform cover Stock Photo
RF2DEMYX0–VIRGINIA BEACH, UNITED STATES - May 23, 2012: Close up of a US Navy First Class Petty Officer rank insignia on a black service uniform cover
US military forces. 180514OM610-057 ARLINGTON, Va. (May 14, 2018) Legalman 1st Class Jean Yusten awaits being fitted for his new chief petty officer (CPO) uniform at the Navy Exchange in Arlington, Va., during Sailor of the Year Week. Yusten joins three other top Sailors in Washington, D.C. where they will be recognized  by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano for their outstanding contributions and advancement to CPO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew N. Skipworth/Released) Stock Photo
RM2WA96M1–US military forces. 180514OM610-057 ARLINGTON, Va. (May 14, 2018) Legalman 1st Class Jean Yusten awaits being fitted for his new chief petty officer (CPO) uniform at the Navy Exchange in Arlington, Va., during Sailor of the Year Week. Yusten joins three other top Sailors in Washington, D.C. where they will be recognized by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano for their outstanding contributions and advancement to CPO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew N. Skipworth/Released)
040722-N-2383B-128. [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy's (USN) Sailors of the Year pose for a photo between USN Admiral (ADM) Vern Clark (left), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) and USN MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott (right) at the conclusion of a Pentagon courtyard announcement ceremony. The recipients were just meritoriously promoted to CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) after an arduous competition against hundreds of other contenders. The Sailors (left to right): USN CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) Charles Bryant, Atlantic Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year; USN CHIEF Intel Stock Photo
RM2MA2EFN–040722-N-2383B-128. [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy's (USN) Sailors of the Year pose for a photo between USN Admiral (ADM) Vern Clark (left), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) and USN MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott (right) at the conclusion of a Pentagon courtyard announcement ceremony. The recipients were just meritoriously promoted to CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) after an arduous competition against hundreds of other contenders. The Sailors (left to right): USN CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) Charles Bryant, Atlantic Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year; USN CHIEF Intel