ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2021) Chief Navy Counselor Keri Childs, from Richmond, Virginia, is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by Lt. Cassandra Karo aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophie A. Pinkham)