by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 15, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins
The Chief Anchored Air Warfare Device Coin: A Badge of Distinction and Valor. Symbols have always been potent conveyors of deep meaning, sentiments, and stories. Military symbols, even more so. For centuries, military challenge coins have been one such enduring...
by Salty Dog Old School | Mar 16, 2023 | Crows Nest
April 1st, 1893 The Birth of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer and a day that would forever chnage the United States Navy. On April 1st, 1893, the United States Navy officially established the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO), a rank that has since become an...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 6, 2023 | Crows Nest
US Navy Chief And Goat Locker Challenge Coins are small coins or medallions often used by military organizations as a symbol of unity, camaraderie, and achievement. In the United States Navy, challenge coins are often associated with the Chief Petty Officer (CPO)...
by Salty Dog Old School | Jan 28, 2023 | Crows Nest
“Chief Anchored” is a reference to a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the United States Navy. The rank of Chief Petty Officer is the first level of non-commissioned officer (NCO) and is considered to be the highest enlisted rank in the Navy. We honor the US...
by Salty Dog Old School | Nov 20, 2022 | Crows Nest
Experience comes with a price and since 1893 the United States Navy has flourished as a leading naval super power for one reason: The Goat Locker April, 1st, 1893 is the birthdate of the US Navy Chiefs and what is often and commonly referred to as the backbone of the...
