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A Recruit Training Command (RTC) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Pinning Ceremony is a special event that celebrates the advancement of experienced First Class Petty Officers to the rank of CPO. It is a time-honored naval tradition that marks a significant milestone in a sailor's career.

Who is honored?
A Chief Petty Officer is a senior non-commissioned officer with extensive experience and expertise in their specific field.
CPOs are responsible for maintaining discipline, mentoring junior personnel, and ensuring naval units operate effectively.
On average, sailors achieve this rank in just under 14 years of service.

Ceremony and significance
The pinning ceremony is often part of a larger celebration within the U.S. Navy's Recruit Training Command, which is located in Great Lakes, Illinois. Here are some key aspects of these ceremonies.

Location: While the main RTC is in Great Lakes, pinning ceremonies also take place at other naval and joint-service bases, such as Dover Air Force Base.

Celebration: The event is a source of "Navy pride," celebrating the select few who have risen to this prestigious leadership rank.
Tradition: It represents the culmination of a sailor's years of hard work and dedication.
How to attend
For most pinning ceremonies associated with the Recruit Training Command, attendance is restricted to a guest list provided by the advancing sailor.

Guest access: To attend a pinning ceremony at RTC Great Lakes, guests must be on an access list that the sailor submitted during their training.

Identification: Guests aged 18 and older are required to provide a valid form of ID, such as a REAL ID or passport, to pick up tickets and enter the base.

Security check: Visitors listed on the form undergo a criminal background check before being granted base access.
Tickets: Guests can obtain free tickets at the Recruit Family Welcome Center.

Attire: The dress code is typically business casual, but comfortable clothing is recommended due to seating on bleachers.

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