170331-N-TV402-127 YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 31, 2017) Command Master Chief Charles Ziervogel, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), observes morning colors in honor of fallen chiefs the day prior to the 124th birthday of the chief petty officers rank. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Hale/Released)