Cape St George (CG 71) - Naval Cruise Book

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Cljicf ettp Officer romotiong On September 16th, 1998 seven outstanding First Class Petty Officers were promoted to the ranks of Chief Petty Officer. This was the culmination of a lengthy initiation process, during which the CPO Selectees learned the traditions and responsibilities which come with the gold Chief ' s anchors. They are: ENC(SW) James Gardner II DCC(SW) Benjamin Heard NCC(SW AW) Joseph King AMHC(AW) Barney Okun FCC(SW) Brian Peake RMC(SW) Curtis Smith GMC(SW AW) Baron Tillinghast Our Newest Chiefs pose with the CO, XO, and CMC on the flight deck after being promoted. 118

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C iWesiS Master Chief Scotti presents PNCS(SW) Lenimimd with a plaque at his farewell ceremony. CSG ' s Chiefs pose on the foc ' sle with the CO and XO. Senior Chief Cox makes his point with Chief King But Senior Chief Bohola appears skeptical. NCC King - Chief Claud, Senior Cox, have you ever thought about going recruiting? Hey Chief, is that the new ship ' s ballcap? 117

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ENC(SW) Gardner gets his anchors pinned on by the CO and EMC(SW) Kunzer while his brother Chiefs look on. Hugs are the order of the day as GMC(SW) Tillinghast is congratulated after the ceremony. COMNAVSURFLANT, Vice Admiral Giffen, and the Force Master Chief review the Selectees ' Charge Books. NCC(SW AW) King and FCC(SW) Peakes covers are presented by their sponsors, EMC(SW) Parker and FCC{SW) Archulet. The Chief Selectees give iVlSC(SVV) Mcdonald a big CAPE ST. GEORGE hug!! Chief(Select) Gardner presents his book for signing, while Chief(Select) King reads the Master Chief and Admiral ' s comments. 115