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There has been no authorization to use the rank since the world war ii era. United states army enlisted rank insignia of world war ii. While seamen and petty officers wore the typical white fatigue cap and rig, the chief petty officers uniform was nearly identicle to the navy officers. In addition to being promoted to the unprecedented rank of admiral of the navy, he was also encouraged to make a.
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