SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2023) Senior Chief Engineman Joseph Delacruz, assigned to Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Detachment Sasebo, recites the chief petty officer creed during a pinning ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 29, 2023. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jasmine Ikusebiala)