170401-N-DF478-036 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 1, 2017) U.S. 7th Fleet and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) combined chief's mess honor the fallen chiefs during a evening colors observance held on the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. The rank of chief petty officer was officially established on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marvin E. Thompson Jr./Released)