170327-N-TJ319-023 NORFOLK (March 27, 2017) Senior Chief Machinist Mate Anthony Vega, assigned to Afloat Training Group Norfolk, serves Sailors at the Naval Station Norfolk Galley as part of a series of celebration events marking the birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The Navy created the rank of chief petty officer 124 years ago on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell/Released)