Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Joe Post gets his anchors pinned on by Senior Chief Electronics Technician (ret) Dale Stevick (left) and, his brother, Aviation Electrician’s Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Post at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Sept 16, 2015. The ceremony welcomed 25 new members to the Chief’s Mess. This is a significant milestone in every Sailor’s career, representing more than a century of heritage and tradition. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Justin D. Foil)

Newly selected Chiefs don their combination covers for the first time during the chief pinning ceremony held at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, Sept 16, 2015. The ceremony welcomed 25 new members to the Chief’s Mess. This is a significant milestone in every Sailor’s career, representing more than a century of heritage and tradition. (U.S. Navy photo/Machinist’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Justin D. Foil)