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chief petty officers and commissioned officers, then selected Higingbotham from among other top candidates based upon her leadership and professional abilities. Promotion to chief petty officer marks a major step in Higingbotham's naval career.
The ranks of chief petty officers are comprised of only top sailors who are technical experts within their job rating.
Higingbotham is a 1992 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and joined the navy' in March 1994.
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