ALT 260916-N-XB641-1023 Chief Selects from Naval Support Activity Mid-South sing “Anchors Aweigh” as they march into their chief pinning ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the chief petty officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thaddeus Berry)
ALT 260807-N-TL932-1117 Rear Adm. James Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, delivers remarks during the Navy Recruiting Command change of command ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Aug. 7. Navy Recruiting Command consists of 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups, two Navy Recruiting Regions, five Reserve Talent Acquisition Groups, Navy Recruiting Reserve Command and more than 5,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors serving across the United States and around the world. The command is responsible for recruiting the diverse, highly qualified men and women who will serve as the next generation of America's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Sapien)
ALT 260807-N-TL932-1203 Rear Adm. Forrest O. Young, left, incoming Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, salutes Rear Adm. James Waters, outgoing Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, during the Navy Recruiting Command change of command ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Aug. 7. Navy Recruiting Command consists of 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups, two Navy Recruiting Regions, five Reserve Talent Acquisition Groups, Navy Recruiting Reserve Command and more than 5,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors serving across the United States and around the world. The command is responsible for recruiting the diverse, highly qualified men and women who will serve as the next generation of America's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Sapien)
ALT 260807-N-TL932-1228 Rear Adm. Forrest O. Young, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, delivers remarks during the Navy Recruiting Command change of command ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Aug. 7. Navy Recruiting Command consists of 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups, two Navy Recruiting Regions, five Reserve Talent Acquisition Groups, Navy Recruiting Reserve Command and more than 5,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors serving across the United States and around the world. The command is responsible for recruiting the diverse, highly qualified men and women who will serve as the next generation of America's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Sapien)
