Pacific Northwest CDS: How to Use Your Voice, Invoke Positive Change, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By MC1 Sarah Villegas, Office of the MCPON Known for its sprawling mountains, pine forests, and rivers of coffee, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also home to several navy bases — serving critical warfare areas and providing an environment for the fleet to train, repair and replenish. MyNavyHr recently brought …
Pacific Northwest CDS: How to Use Your Voice, Invoke Positive Change, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By MC1 Sarah Villegas, Office of the MCPON Known for its sprawling mountains, pine forests, and rivers of coffee, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also home to several navy bases — serving critical warfare areas and providing an environment for the fleet to train, repair and replenish. MyNavyHr recently brought …
The Union Jack is Back
“Today across the Navy, at morning colors, ships are hoisting the traditional Union Jack. A version of this Jack that flew in ports throughout the Pacific as the Navy island hopped its way across that vast ocean and in the Atlantic as it supported operations to liberate the European continent. It’s deeply connected to …
Sea-Air-Space 2019
The Sea-Air-Space Exposition (SAS) is an annual event hosted by the Navy League of the United States. SAS brings together the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies, and key military decision makers for an innovative, educational, and professional maritime-based event. Leaders from the sea services will discuss important policy, programs, and maritime service issues. …
It Starts Now: Addressing Issues for Sailors and Families Living in Government and Public Private Venture Housing
Follow this blog to keep an eye on actions the U.S. Navy is taking to address the housing issues faced by Sailors and their families who live in government and public private venture (PPV) housing. NAVADMIN 043/19, released Feb. 23 by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) …
Empowering Our People: Our Privilege and Responsibility
By MC1 (SW) Sarah Villegas Deputy communications director, Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy “Leadership is about empowering others to do what they did not think was possible.” This comes from author Simon Sinek. As we continuously look for ways to improve as the Navy the nation needs, it’s important that …
USS Michael Murphy the Protector
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Lt. Michael P. Murphy, namesake of our USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), was tough – physically, mentally and morally. From an early age he was known as “the Protector.” He looked out for others, whether family, friends or strangers. According …
Sailing side by side the JMSDF–Strengthening Interoperability with a key Ally!
By Rear Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, Task Force 70 “Launch the alert 15, side 203, initial vector 240” crackles over the 1MC (the ship’s loudspeaker system) early in the morning. An unknown air contact has been detected and is closing the force. Sailors from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) spring …
Promoting a Healthy Fleet
A conversation with registered dietitian LT Pam Gregory about Registered Dietitian Support to Operational Forces LTJG PHILLIPS – Welcome to the Sailor to Sailor podcast. I’m LTJG Stuart Phillips, for the Chief of Naval Personnel. Today we’ll be talking about Registered Dietitian Support to Operational Forces, an initiative that promotes Sailor health and wellness – …
A Message From Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith
Shipmates, At the request of the Chief of Naval Operations, I have now temporarily assumed the duties of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. I’m humbled to have been chosen to take on the important charge of maintaining the form and function of the office until the CNO can conduct a thorough search and …