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Article: PELELIU SAILORS PUT ON CHEVRONS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 30, 2008
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The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shannon CassidyUSS Peleliu Public Affairs
Ninety seven Sailors serving aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) are wearing new chevrons following an advancement ceremony held May 28, on the ship's flight deck.
Capt. Marcus A. Hitchcock, Peleliu's commanding officer, frocked 53 third class petty officers, 38 second class petty officers and six first class petty officers on the flight deck, as the ship steamed westward on its current deployment.
"You give the Navy, the ship and yourself something to be proud of," said Hitchcock. "Thank you. There were a few of you who almost ripped the certificate right ...