COVID-19 Navy Update: CNO and MCPON Message to the Fleet
CNO: Shipmates, it’s the 30th of March, 2020. MCPON Smith and I wanted to provide you and your families an update on COVID-19. During this extraordinary time, what remains constant are our top three priorities: taking care of you and your families, being mission ready, and supporting the whole-of-government effort. MCPON: This past week, we’ve …
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 …
MCPON Testifies to Congress, Advocates for Quality of Life Resources
The following is Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith’s oral testimony as delivered to the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, during a hearing on Quality of Life in the Military on Feb. 7, 2019. Good morning, Chairwoman Wasserman-Schultz, Ranking Member Carter and distinguished members of …
MCPON Holiday Message: Stay ready for the fight, be vigilant and take care of each other
Our Navy team needs to remain vigilant and strong throughout this holiday period. Take care of each other and keep an eye on one another. As we progress through the holidays, lean on friends and shipmates; if needed, don’t be afraid to turn to (or urge a friend to do so) our more robust professional …
CNO, MCPON Answer Sailors’ Questions During Facebook Live
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answered Sailors’ questions during a Facebook Live all-hands call on the Navy’s Facebook page Dec. 14 at the Pentagon. You can watch the full event above and highlights below. Perhaps one of the most important things discussed was …
MCPON Letter to the Enlisted Force: Focus on building winning teams
The world stage is a very dynamic and challenging one, with many nations maturing their ability to efficiently operate in the maritime environment. The evolution of technology, and our Navy’s growth in this new “great powers” era demands that our Navy apply resources in a far more refined and complex manner. As our Navy’s storied …
Charge Letter from MCPON Smith
I wish I could write every Chief Petty Officer Selectee your own personal charge letter. It would give me great joy to meet all 4,700 of you – look you in the eye, shake your hand and welcome you into our Mess. Since I am unable to do that, please accept this charge letter to …