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Elkhart Native Named Sailor of the Year, Promoted to Chief Petty Officer | American Connections Media Outreach
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Chief Information Systems Technician Darris Watkins' family pins on his anchors, during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters. During the ceremony nine Sailors from Commander, U.S.
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Chief Information Systems Technician Shana Ard's family pins on her anchors, during a chief petty officer
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