Chief petty officers receive golden anchors

Ten chief petty officers recently received their golden anchors during a pinning ceremony.

The ceremony held in Hangar 1 is a tradition dating back to 1893 when the Navy first instituted the rank of chief petty officer. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the sailor.

As the new chiefs lined up in front of a crowd of family, friends and co-workers, Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center and Capt. Leif Steinbaugh, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Fallon offered words of wisdom to the new chiefs as they prepare to embark on their next phase of Military service.

ABHC Richard Aquirre, a native of Bakersfield, Calif. received his anchors first. He has 17 years of service and is currently assigned to NAS Fallon.

Brown, a Salt Lake City, Utah, native, has nine years of service and is currently assigned to Strike Fighter Wing Pacific detachment Fallon.

YNC Adriana Cardenas from Yakima, Wash., has 13 years of service and is stationed at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

AMC Anthony Jones from Indianapolis, Ind., has 11 years of service and is stationed at Strike Fighter Wing Pacific detachment Fallon.

ISC Jesse Lindsey is from Battle Mountain, Nev. And has 11 years of service. He is currently assigned to Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

AGC Rocky McMahan from Boise, Idaho has 14 years of service and is currently assigned to Fleet Weather Center Det. Fallon.

AZC Anthony Samules from Bishopville, S.C, has 16 years of service and is assigned to Fleet Readiness Center West detachment Fallon.

OSC Adam Siler is from Berea, Ky., and has 15 years of service. He is stationed at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

ACC Joshua Simon is from Grand Forks, N.D. and has 11 years of service. He is currently assigned to NAS Fallon.

The Last person to get pinned was AEC John Valentine from San Antonio. Valentine has been in the Navy for 14 years and is currently assigned to Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Detachment Fallon.