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  2. The Chief's Fouled Anchor - Goatlocker

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    In terms of the Chief, the fouled anchor symbolizes the trials and tribulations that every Chief Petty Officer must endure on a daily basis. Attached to the Anchor is a length of chain and the letters U.S.N.

  3. Welcome to the Goatlocker

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    Some of these CPO orientated clipart images are black and white gifs. You will need to have a background color other than white (black works best) to view them online or just download them and view them with any gif viewer.

  4. Fouled Anchor: What Does the Navy Chief Anchor Mean?

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    The fouled anchor is the symbol of the US Navy's chief petty officers (CPOs), symbolizing their role as the anchors of the service.

  5. 4211 - CPO Rate Insignia - MyNavyHR

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    A chief petty officer collar grade insignia consists of a gold fouled anchor with silver block letters "USN" superimposed on the shank of the anchor.

  6. US Navy Chief Anchor: A Symbol of Pride and Honor

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    The US Navy Chief Anchor is worn by United States Navy Chief Petty Officers (CPOs), who have reached the pinnacle of their profession. The anchor itself serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of America's naval force.

  7. The Chief's Fouled Anchor - Goatlocker

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    Chief Bravos 22 year naval career has included 11 duty assignments ending with The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Atlanta, as an instructor where he combined his love of teaching with his love for the Navy. During his career Chief Bravo’s travels have taken him all over the US including Hawaii, the

  8. This is why the saltiest sailors wear a ‘fouled anchor

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    Lord Howard of Effingham fouled anchor. The U.S. adopted the iconic symbol from the British in the late 1800s for Naval Chief Petty Officers to wear as it represents the trials and tribulations they are forced to endure on a daily basis. Chiefs regularly serve as the “go between” for officers and junior enlisted personnel.

  9. Chief petty officer (United States) - Wikipedia

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    A U.S. Coast Guard chief petty officer's rate emblem is symbolized by a fouled anchor with a shield superimposed on its shank. The anchor is emblematic of "the chief" and represents stability and security.

  10. The Meaning of Chief - U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa / U.S....

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    The emblem and collar device of a Chief Petty Officer is symbolized by a gold fouled anchor, representing stability and security. The chain symbolic of flexibility and strength, as well as the...

  11. The anchor is the identifying authority of the Chief Petty Officer and is emblematic of a Chief. It represents stability and security. It reminds Chiefs of their responsibility to keep those they serve safe from harm’s way.