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Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship returns to San Diego, June 22, 2012 following a seven-month maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo/Dominique Pineiro)

Enlisted Rating Modernization: What's Next for the Navy

In this exclusive commentary for Military.com, the chief of naval personnel explains how the new system will work going...

Chief petty officers stand at attention during a chief pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on Sept. 16, 2016, in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo/Christopher Gaines)

Navy Personnel Chief to Sailors: You Have a Voice in Ratings Overhaul

In this exclusive commentary to Military.com, Vice Adm. Robert Burke details the timeline for the proposed ratings changes.

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