The Navy Picked You for a Reason
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Today, around the Navy and around the world, men and women—Sailors—are making an incredible transition and advancing to Chief Petty Officer. The Navy Memorial is one of our most sacred places, here in Washington, D.C., and today I will stand with a group of Sailors who will …
Happy 126th Birthday Chiefs – Chief On!
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith In the beginning there was no birthday, no Mess, no initiation process. There were only Sailors, salty with experience and a deep conviction to bridge the gap between the vision their officers had and the Sailors who executed the mission. Recognizing a seam, Chief …
Chief Petty Officer Pinning and Advancement Ceremony
Watch as our newest chief petty officers in the National Capital Region are pinned with anchors and advanced to the rank of chief during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C., Sept. 14. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Live coverage is scheduled to begin …
MCPON’s Message to the Mess: It’s in the Creed
The following message was sent Jan. 26, 2018, by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano to the Chief’s Mess. Reflecting upon numerous conversations with you, my fellow Chiefs, and the resounding voices of Sailors at all levels throughout the fleet, I have come to realize the expectations of a Chief Petty …
Chief Petty Officer Pinning and Advancement Ceremony
Watch as our newest chief petty officers in the National Capitol Region are pinned with anchors and advanced to the rank of chief during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C., Sept. 15. Live video is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. EDT. Join the #USNavy conversation on social media on Facebook, Twitter, …
10 Things to know about U.S. Navy Chiefs
Effectively running and fighting a warship relies on bridging the gap between officers and enlisted personnel. It was from this need that the creation of the rank of chief petty officer was born. The chief petty officer as it is recognized today was officially established April 1, 1893. Armed with official recognition, chiefs of the past …
My Navy Chief Taught Me …
April 1 marks 124 years of deckplate leadership by our Navy chiefs. Navy General Order 409 established the rank of chief petty officer in 1893. As we approached the birthday of the Navy chief, we asked our Facebook fans what their chief taught them about integrity, accountability, initiative and toughness. Below are some of their responses. …