180406-N-NU281-0032 PEARL HARBOR (April 06, 2018) Command

180406-N-NU281-0032 PEARL HARBOR (April 06, 2018) Command Navy Region Hawaii Command Master Chief Greg Vidaurri delivers remarks prior to an observance of morning colors held aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial to celebrate the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer. Chief petty officers across the globe are taking part in a number of pride and heritage events marking the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer. The Navy created the rank of chief petty officer 125 years ago on April 1, 1893. This year’s theme is “Strength in the Mess; Forged by the Creed." (U.S Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco)