USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHIEF PINNING
160916-N-MG976-237 NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Intelligence Specialist Josemarcelo Baqueroalvarez, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) receives his combination cover during Lincoln's chief pinning ceremony at Fort Eustis, Sept 16. The ceremony celebrating the rank of chief petty officer is a time-honored tradition to welcome Sailors into an elite fraternity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Ferrone/ Released).