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 …
MCPON 7th Fleet Trip Report: Sailors doing phenomenal work in Indo-Pacific
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano Shipmates, I recently returned from an 18-day trip visiting with Sailors serving in Guam, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Diego Garcia and Australia. First, let me say I have a deep appreciation for all those serving in this incredibly complex and dynamic area of operation. …
Laying the Keel: Developing the Backbone of Our Navy
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano Building trust, developing leaders, and driving high performance teams are never ending tasks. For the enlisted force, “Laying the Keel – Developing the Backbone of Our Navy” sets the structure and continuous learning conditions towards those ends. In anything we do, we must always …
MCPON Steven Giordano’s 125th CPO Birthday Message to Mess
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano Today is not about me, it’s not about you, it’s about us. It’s about what we, Chief Petty Officers past and present have done together across generations of service. It’s about what we continue do for our Navy as visible, competent, and confidently humble …
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 …