Military supporter and actor Gary Sinise became an honorary chief petty officer during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington on Aug. 24. Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Michael Stevens, next in line to be Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, presented Sinise with his chief’s cover, according to a Navy release. The “CSI:NY” star is best known for his role as Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump.” He also plays lead guitar in the Lt. Dan Band. In addition to volunteering with the USO, Sinise also founded the Gary Sinise Foundation, which creates programs to entertain, educate, inspire and…