[HippyLoggerBiker]

Then, please, if the fouled anchor means that Marines “suck” at seamanship, what is the symbol for the USN Chief Petty Officer?

[reed13k]

That the chief is stuck teaching all the landlubbers how to be proper sailors :)

Go Navy - Beat Army !

[xone]

what is the symbol for the USN Chief Petty Officer?

That the Chiefs suck at it too that's why they are in leadership?

While sister services, and the Marines are part of DON (the men's department) squids and jarheads are totally different animals. We translate Navy sh!t the way we do as part of a usually congenial rivalry. As a squid yourself, with your experience, you should know this. No offense intended, usually.

[LonePalm]

As I learned it as a new ensign assigned as "defense counsel" at a chief's initiation, the fouled anchor represents the trials and tribulations the sailor went through to become a chief.

As for the Naval Officer's crest, the Eagle is the United States, the shield is for protection and the fouled anchors represent the Navy. Hence, the Navy is the shield that protects the United States.

That's my story and I'm stinking to it.

WWG1WGA

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(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
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[fatima]

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