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Date: 9/28/2023
From: PSC(SW)(Sel) Johnny R Rowland
Email: jrowlandusn1@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Buffalo
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends for all their support during my career. For all my shipmates I appreciate their support, guidance and friendship. For all the mentors that I have worked for throughout the years that led me, guided me, and provided words of wisdom thank you too. All the sailors I have been stationed with or met throughout my career had it not been for them I would not have been selected. Thank you all.
Date: 9/28/2023
From: EAC(SCW)(Sel) Brian M McKinley
Email: bmckinley207@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NMCB 27 DET 2127 NRC Rochester
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my wife Cristin and daughters Allison, Madison, and Teagan, for all of their continuing support. I would like to thank all the Chiefs who have guided and mentored me over the years, particularly EAC Michael Roman for his humble guidance and never ending support over the years. Most importantly, I want to thank all the sailors that I have served with who have not yet been selected for Chief that have supported and helped me over the years, without their support I would not be here now.
Date: 9/28/2023
From: PSC(SW)(Sel) Anthony Newkirk
Email: Newkirkvr6@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR NMRTC Rochester
Comments: I would like to thank my loving and supporting partner Elisabeth for her dedication, patience, and understanding of my service and for supporting our family. Without my parents I wouldn’t exist so I thank them for the gift of life and for making me the man that I am today. I would also like to thank Chief Jeff Vance for his unyielding mentorship since I was a Second Class Petty Officer and Senior Chief Leslie Fleury for her example of leadership and empathy.
Date: 9/28/2023
From: PSC(SW)(SEL) Alberto Garcia
Email: agarcia_navy@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Rochester Comments: I would like to start by thanking my wife Melissa for being my guide, my family for their support, and my Sailors who made me who I am today. Thank you, to all my leaders, mentors who kept me strong and moving forward when things got rough.
Date: 9/28/2023
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Wayne R. Snyder
Email: snyderwayne2000@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Buffalo
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for their support. Additionally would also like to thank all of the chiefs that guided me to this point in my life.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: PSC(SW/EXW/AW)(SEL) DeQuane Irving
Email: dequane.irving@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MDSU 1
Comments: I would like to thank God, my wife, my mentors, my leaders, and all of my Sailors. Without y’all none of this would’ve been possible so thank you!
Date: 9/27/2023
From: ENC (Sel) Shawn Pettingill
Email: pettingills33@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank my amazing wife and family without them I wouldn’t have made it this far in life. I would also like to thank all of my prior Chiefs good and bad for teaching and molding me into who I am as a sailor and leader.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: ENC (SW/EXW)(SEL) Darren Tanner
Email: dltanner4509@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes in transit to LSD-47 USS Rushmore
Comments: I would like to thank my older brother CMC Tanner, ENC Ruck, SBC Manyo, MMCM Shillienger, and ENC Berland. Wouldn’t have gotten to where I am if it wasn’t for y’all.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ryan M. Richards
Email: ryan.richards.2982@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESCOM Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank all of my leaders past and present as well as every sailor I've sailed with. A special shout out to GSCS Lucas Santana, GSCM Ortiz, GSCS Raymundo and EMC Porter.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: MTC (Sel) Aistin Juliana
Email: aistinj@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Ordnance Test Unit
Comments: I thanks my beautiful wife for being my rock for so long. There are too many leaders to thank for this. But a huge shout out to MTC Nick Tagliavento and MTCM Jeremy Daigle for putting my butt through the ringer and getting me ready for this moment. Y’all were the hardest on me and that’s what brought me here.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: MMC (Sel) Cory Mitchell
Email: mitchellcd8033@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank all the leaders that have been so generous with their time and advice. They are the driving force behind my career and encouragement inspiring me to push myself further. This phenomenal experience is a culmination of all of you and ensuring that I always had The Chief .
Date: 9/27/2023
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gloveis P Wells
Email: sjolicoeur89.sj@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC GREAT LAKES 2021-present Past: Lake Champlain, NSA Bahrain, USNA Water Front Readiness, USS Green Bay, USS Nimitz, and USS Mesa Verde.
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Kristina Wells, my children Dwight and Cooper Wells. I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for their time, patience, and guidance. I hope I have made you proud and will continue to do so. Like to also thank my sponsor HTC Cory Bowman and Co-Sponsor DCC Guy Cruise.
Date: 09/27/23
From: ABEC (Sel) Brandon Fulton
Email: Brandon.fulton1989@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: TSC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to first thank my family for being by side through this journey and also my brothers and sisters that have helped me get to this point in my career! It’s been a long journey with good days and bad days but with everyone’s help and guidance we were able to come together and get the mission done. I owe and will be paying it forward for the rest of my life!
Date: 9/27/2023
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Matt BURKE
Email: mattburke2007@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes Past: LCS CREW 213 JACKSON BLUE
Comment: I would like to thank BMCM Summers for all his guidance and mentorship all from the moment he stepped onboard USS Bulkeley and seen disgruntled BMSN Burke. I want to also thank my beautiful wife for her support and sacrifice.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: MMC(SEL) Kendra M. Goss
Email: kendra.m.goss.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: SWESC Great Lakes
Comment: God I owe you all the praise. Thank you my family, friends and navy family, none of this will be possible without each and every one of you. Thank you!
Date: 9/27/2023
From: ETVC (Sel) Juan Pelayo
Email: jnpelayo@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank a lot of my leaders that helped me get to this position, but I would like to take this moment and thank ETVCS Ennis Rawlings, ETVCS Colman Racey, ETVCS Eric Heimbuc, PRC Jonathan Clark, ETVC Brenden Serdiuk, and ETVC Cameron Winters, TMCM Brett Olivery.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) HUNTER J. RAATZ
Email: hunter.j.raatz.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 (NCHB-1) Past: USS Patriot(MCM-7)
Comment: I would like to thank God, my amazing wife, family and friends, all the junior sailors I have worked with, and all of my mentors. You all showed me support and gave me the help and leadership skills that led me here today. Without all of you I would not have accomplished this career milestone.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: CTRC(Sel) Alonzo Toms
Email: altoms15@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola; Past: NIOC Whidbey Island, CWA 67, NIOC HI.
Comments: First, I'd like to thank my wife, Yuriko and the rest of my family for supporting me and helping get to where I am today. Secondly, I'd like to thank every mentor I've had that continued to push me and put me into positions to be successful.
Date: 9/27/2023
From: ASC(Sel) William Myers
Email: Wkmyers1991@gmail.com
Current Command: CNATTU Jacksonville, FL Previous Commands: 2012-2015 CVN-73 USS George Washington, 2015-2018 FRC SE, 2018-2023 LHD-3 USS Kearsarge.
Comments: I would firstly like to thank my wife Lauren and my son Sawyer for standing by me during my naval service up to this point. I'd also like to thank my mentors who have helped me and others in many ways that we didn't even notice.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: GSMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Matthew E. Suarez
Email: matthewsuarez12@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC GREAT LAKES Past duty stations: FFG-40 USS HALYBURTON; ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FIVE; CG-52 USS BUNKER HILL
Comments: I would like to thank my family — Charisse, Levi and Mathis, they are my inspiration that keeps me going foward. Thank you to all my mentors and shipmates I have served that got me to this point. Special shoutout to GSCS MANUEL and GSCS WEISEN and USS BUNKER HILL
Date: 9/26/2023
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Sheri Ann Jolicoeur
Email: sjolicoeur89.sj@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC GREAT LAKES 2023-present Past: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT 2010-2014, MARMC 2014-2017, USS FRANK CABLE 2017-2020, USS ARLEIGH BURKE 2020-2023, Comments: I would like to thank my family, Pamela Patterson EMCS(Ret.), and Dan Baltz GSCS(Ret.). I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for their time, patience, and guidance. I hope I have made you proud and will continue to do so.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: NCC(AW)(SEL) Tiffany A. Nelson
Email: tiffanystephen2732@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRRC NRRS Chicago
Comment : I would like to thank my children first and foremost for being my motivation, strength and consistently giving me the love I need when I need it. I like to thank you family, especially my mother and step father for being a huge support before, during and after the season. I would not be here if I didn’t have y’all to help me through every evolution in my life. I like to that God for being my rock, my Father and for always being consistent even in my inconsistency. Lastly, I want to thank NTAG Great Lakes Mess for the training, the push, encouragement and even the kick when needed. Thank you Derron Ross whom lead the season for all your hard work, dedication and patience through it all. My sponsors, Lakena Ross, Steven Gaiter, Kiara Wade and T. Redic for your guidance, wisdom, comfort, communication and being by my side everyday no matter what. Thank you for being the calm in the midst of the storm. All of the Great Lakes Mess was a blessing and I thank all of you for allowing me to get to know you and visa versa. I thank you for allowing me to become apart of this mess, a network of love, care and wisdom. Thank you NRRC leadership for also being my support from afar. Knowing that you were here with me even when I can not physically see you speaks volumes and shows me the magnitude of the brother and sister hood that I have been accepted into. I will continue to need each and everyone of you through my growth and I look forward to being apart of the true power of the mess. It’s time to pay it forward!
Date: 9/26/2023
From: NCC(Sel) Jacqueline Davis
Email: jacqrharris@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes
Comment : My family got me here. That family is extended to junior and Senior Sailors. Each of them played a role in my success. There are toooooo many to list. But most important on that list are my husband, sister, son, and parents! You believed in me and we did it together. LPD 19 family... The biggest challenge make you better.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: HTC(Sel) Wilmeica R. Monroe
Email: meicame@gmail.com
Current duty station: SWESC
Comments: None
Date: 9/26/2023
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Oscar Lee Roberts Jr.
Email: kcroyalty@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SWESC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank many leaders for helping me get back on track after my NJP in 2018. MMCS Schacherl, MMCM Matro, MMCS Marx, MMCS Manzo gomez, LT Lambach, CDR (Ret.) Stanley, CDR Dillow, CDR Brett, and too many others that provided me with countless hours of mentorship and some even friendship. I would also like to thank my ex-wife for being a good mother to my two boys, Prince and Camden, which allowed me to serve my country without worrying about their well-being even though we didn't work out.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: NCC(SS)(SEL) Kyle R. Gustafson
Email: kyle.r.gustafson2.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station April 2020- Present= NTAG Great Lakes (Division 8 DLCPO)
Comments: I want to thank my family, and my two ACRs NCCS Young, NCCS Wilson and CR Anderson along with NCC Delrio and NCC Wade. Without them giving me the opportunity or answering my calls I never would have made it.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: MUC(Sel) Cassy B. Hamilton
Email: cassybhamilton@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Band Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to the current Chief’s Mess, especially MUC Diane Potts and MUCS Steve Hux for always being there for me and encouraging me to press on when it has been necessary.
Date: 9/26/2023
From: DCC (Sel) Ryan Caceres
Email: fireryno@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Arleigh Burke
Comments: None
Date: 9/26/2023
From: CTTC (Sel) David Bocanegra
Email: david.bocanegra82@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS FORREST SHERMAN
Comments: None
Date: 9/26/2023
From: ISC (Sel) Derek L. Williams
Email: derek.williams@ddg51.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) past: NR JICCENT 0174; Fleet Intelligence Adaptive Force (FIAF) Norfolk-Decom; U.S. Africa Command Joint Intelligence Center (RAF Molesworth, UK)
Comments: None
Date: 9/25/2023
From: LSC(SW/SCW) (SEL) Timothy S. Grimes
Email: timothygrimes@aol.com
Current Duty Station: NAVELSG Past Duty Stations: NMCB-1, MCAS Cherry Point, USS George H W Bush, VQ-3, USS Hopper
Comments: I would like to thank all of those that helped me get to where I am today. My family, my wife, Kait, Daughters Emmylou and Elizabeth, Son Mikey, my Mom and Dad, Brother Matt, Sister In Law Molly, and all the M’s. Nana who is still with us and Poppy looking down from heaven. Grammy and Grandpa I know you are watching from above as well. To those who have supported me and put up with me along the way, Rob, Mel, Cole, Nick, Shedlock, Lint, Lu, Kosma, Barton, Gander, Licudan, Konefal, Gehrke, Thacker, Castro, Ramirez, McLeane, Romero and so many more that I can’t list them all. Finally, to those already in the Mess that guided and mentored me, Young, Mac, Wasilewski, Jensen, Lopez, Koffi, Mosley, Stokes, Swan, George, Brooks, Burgess, French, Gonzales, Moyer, Smith, Johnson, Wismer, Wheelahan, McKean, Knowles, Schmick, Graphman, Denny and anyone I forgot I am sorry.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Luis A. Anzures
Email: lanzures28@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment Yorktown, Yorktown, VA
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for her unwavering support, without her I would not be as far along as I am in my Naval career (although she always says otherwise). While there are many mentors to recognize, I would like to make a special thank you to my first official mentor, HMC(FMF) Homer Corona (RET), for recognizing the potential I had as a junior Sailor before I realized it, for taking a chance on me early on, guiding me through many lessons and being the first to really take the time to mentor and develop me as a leader. Thank you to everyone who has mentored me throughout following stages in my career, I wouldn’t be who I am as a leader without each and every one of you!
Date: 9/25/2023
From: ABHC (SEL) Andrea Barber
Email: abarber170@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One.
Comments:I would like to thank God, my family, junior sailors, and mentors who have supported, motivated and helped me achieve this monumentus milestone in my career. I would not be here without each and everyone of you.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: HMC(SEL) James F. Kiernan
Email: hmkiernan91@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NAVELSG, Yorktown Cheatham Annex, VA; NRC Charleston, SC; BUMED, Falls Church, VA; NOSC Las Vegas, NV.
Comments: I would not be the person I am today or have gotten to this point in my career if not for the leadership and mentorship from HMC(FMF)(ret) Bob Propp, ITCM(EXW/SW/IW) Charles Harrison, YNC Kisha Smith and PSC Chamron Kim. I will pay it forward! If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable. -Seneca.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: AOC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Sandra M. Morgan
Email: smorgan100@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NMCLANT Det Rota.
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my family, my mother, sister and niece for always supporting my Naval career no matter what part of the world it has taken me or how many special events I have missed. I would like to thank my mentors for providing me the tools to become successful and lead my Sailors to the best of my abilities. And last but not least I would like to thank all the Sailors I have worked with, their trust in me to guide them in the right direction, their team work in completing missions together and passing inspections with flying colors are undoubtedly the main reason I have made it this far, I accomplished nothing on my own and I will continue to be part of the Team to water future brothers and sisters into the Mess.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: AWOC(NAC/AW)(SEL) David Bayford, Jr.
Email: davebayfordjr@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR CSG-4 FP. Past Duty Stations: VP-69, NMAWC, CSG-4 HQ.
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Anya, for enduring hardships at home while I've been away and for continuing to support me in my endeavors, and to my kids, Audrey and Elijah, for their love, support, and understanding throughout my career. Finally, to all the brothers and sisters I've had the pleasure to work with over the years, thank you very much for your knowledge and growth.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: EMC (SW)(Sel) Chioma Mezue
Email: chioma.mezue@ddg79.navy.mil
Current duty station: USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79)
Comment: I want to thank family, friends, and sailors for getting me to the milestone, and I want to especially thank my mentor (EMC Thomas) for the dedication and commitment to see me succeed. Rent is due every day! Do not take more than you give.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: CSC (SW)(SEL) Myisha J. Washington
Email: brownie0714@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA Past Duty Stations: USS Oak Hill LSD-51, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA, USS Mason DDG-87, USS Churchill DDG-81.
Comments: I want to thank everyone that has gotten me this far, my family, my junior Sailors and leaders, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This process has taught me so much and I am forever grateful for every lessons learned.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: ETC (SW)(SEL) Jason Kerr
Email: kerwrath@gmail.com
Current duty station SCSTC Great Lakes Past: USS Stethem, NTAG Portland, USS Shoup and USS Leyte Gulf.
Comments: I want to thank my wife Jessica, my sons Aaron, James and Jessie for your support, smiling faces, and encouragement throughout my career. Also want to thank James Melia Christopher Schmidt you two drove me past each of my breaking points amd proved each time I can always be better. Thank you for your time amd dedication to me. I didn't make it here alone and quite honestly you were great mentors.
Date: 9/25/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Scott Charles Sotherden
Email: sotherdenscott@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC ROCHESTER- 4th DEN BN, FDPMU 7, OHSU PORTSMOUTH, 3rd DEN BN
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors, and junior Sailors for supporting me to get this far in my Naval career. Without them, I would just be a cog in the system. They make this all worth it. To my class of 130, remember We Owe, never stop giving 100% to our Sailors.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) Christopher J. Clemmensen
Email: chris.clemmensen@comcast.net
Current Duty Station: RTC Great Lakes Previous duty stations: NCTS Naples Italy, DDG-54, NCTS FE DET Diego Garcia, SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to all of my friends and family who have supported me through my journey thus far. Thank you to all of my Mentors who have guided me along the way and never gave up on me! Thank you to my junior Sailors and students who trusted me and let me guide them so they could succeed in their goals.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: MMC(Sel) Terrence M. Kellogg
Email: Kelloggt144@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Essex, Past Duty Stations: DDG61, RTC, DDG71
Comments: First and for most I want to thank the Most High for blessing me with the drive and strength to make It this far, second want to thank my Mother and Father for being there from the beginning leading all the way to this point and keeping me level headed, third Id like to thank my sailors and mentors for pushing me to be the leader I was meant to be and trusting me I wouldn't be her without them.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: MAC (SW/AW) (SEL) Gabrielle Marie Pecore.
Email: gabbster1072@aol.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Past Duty Stations: NAVSTA Norfolk, NSA Bahrain, CVN 73.
Comments: I definitely did not get here alone, I owe my whole career to the chiefs that guided me and kept me on the right path when things got tough. My hope is that I’m the same kind of leader to my sailors.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: PSC(SEL) Mitch David
Email: mitchanthonydavid@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: United States Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia
Comment: First and foremost, I would like to thank God for this opportunity that he bestowed on me. Second, my family: Katrina, Madison, Ira, and Travis for their undying support and sacrifice. I love you. This accomplishment I shared with all the sailor’s I have worked with, mentors and friends who supported me in this journey. CMC Shaun Kestner, HMCS Mark Gaskins, PSC(Ret) romeo Atienza, LSCS Christopher Viloria, PSCM(Ret) Orlando Fontanilla, PSCM Rey Giron and my USS Peleliu crew, thank you for believing in me.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) Frederick Joseph Flewelling III
Email: joeydog0727@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NAVELSG Past CG61,DDG52, DDG84
Comments: I want to thank my kids Syler, Maddie, and LJ for keeping me lvl headed. My family that has been there since I joined the Navy. But the reason I am at this point is because of the Sailors that have worked for me and with me. I never got here alone I got here with help and thank you to them for trusting my leadership. God Bless.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: ADC(AW) (Sel) Danika Marie M. Sanchez
Email: danika.sanchez@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VRM-30 FDNF Det Past Duty Stations: HSM-40, HSC-21, CNATT Det Eglin
Comments: I want to thank everyone that has been a part of my life! Thanks be to God for allowing this to be His will and for letting me serve Him this way! Thank you to my family! Thank you to my friends! Thank you to my HSM-40, HSC-21, CNATT DET EGLIN AND VRM-30 FAMILIES!!! Thank you to K9s for Warriors, Extra Life, Regiment, Scars of War, and Ten4 for letting me serve you! I couldn't have done all that I have achieved without any of you... You have made me who I am today and my success is your success, so thank you so much!!! I will always be grateful for everything that I have learned from all of you and I cannot thank you enough, you made this happen for me.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: AZC(AW)(Sel) Donald Brewer
Email: atlbraves5095@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: FRCNW. Past Duty Station: VP-30, HSC-25, VQ-1, VAQ-132, FRC Mayport
Comments: Thank you to my Family for always being there and supporting me. Thank you to my junior Sailors for supporting me in my decisions and making me look good even if you thought it was a dumb idea. Thank you to my mentors for showing me the way. Thank you to the Chiefs Mess for always pushing me to be better than I was yesterday.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: LSC (Sel) Francisco MunizPerez
Email: munizperez5783@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: DESRON 60 US NAVAL STATION ROTA.
Comments: This process was not what I expected to be. I have been really stressed trying to prioritize, but I have been able to reflect and figure out what is important to me, Family first, my Shipmates and Sailors and the Ship. I want to thank all the Leaders/mentors and Sailors who got me here, because it was not going to be possible with out them.
Date: 9/24/2023
From: HTC(SEL) Benjamin M. Hacking
Email: bsbmhacking@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Recruit Training Command. Past Duty Stations: Ceremonial Guard, PCU Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, ACU4.
Comments: I’d like to thank my wife and kids for being my anchor they are the reason I serve. I would also like to thank my leadership both the good and the bad. I have learned so much and can’t believe what you have helped me achieve personally and professionally. My debt is high and will do what I am able to pay it forward, Thank you!
Date: 9/24/2023
From: ADC(Sel) Gilbert S Libungan
Email: G4galing@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CNATT Det Atsugi
Comments: None
Date: 9/24/2023
From: ETC(SW)(Sel) Matthew J. Dimmick
Email: dimmick.matthew@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC WESTPAC Past Duty Stations: USS New York, NAVSTA Mayport, USS Little Rock
Comments: Thank you to my wife and children for always supporting me and being my reason for serving, and I would have never made it to this point without amazing leadership, peers, and junior Sailors that believed in me and supported me through my own shortcomings. I'll continue to learn and work hard to pay forward the guidance I received.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: ABEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Juan Esteban Londono
Email: juaneslondon19@gmail.com
Current Duty: USS George H. W. Bush CVN-77
Comments: This is the best experience of my life and I have been humbled and challenged time and again and learned something new from each and every person I’ve had the honor of serving with. I’d like to thank my wife Nadya E. Londono and my two children Isabella M. Londono and Ivan M. Londono, for their unending support, love and patience. I'm looking forward to the many challenges ahead we'll have together. Lastly, I would like to thank my mentors, especially ABECS Enrique Castro, ABECS Mason Compton, ABEC Kevin Wong and ABEC Manuel Garduño, without their support and push, none of this would have been possible.
Date: 09/23/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Donald C. Q. Scott
Email: q_scott2008@hotmail.com
Current Duty: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank my family for always being there and supporting me. I would also like to thank all past and present Chiefs that have pushed me to be my best
Date: 9/23/2023
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Dorian D. Mathis
Email: dorian.mathis8527@gmail.com
Current Duty: NMRTC PENSACOLA,FL
Comments: I would like to thank my Wife and all the sacrifices she has made on behalf of our family. I would like to thank my mentors, HMCS Donguines, HMCM Vivit and HMCM Guy for showing and telling me how to operate without losing yourself and giving everything you got everyday.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: MCC (Sel) Peter Burghart
Email: peter.burghart@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Defense Information School , USS George Washington (CVN 73), Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, USS Tripoli (LHA 7)
Comments: Thank you to my family, friends and my fellow who have helped me make it this far in my career. I wouldn’t be here without them. Now, as I move on to this new part of my Navy journey I will help my fellow service members. Thank you to my Chiefs at all of my previous commands, USS George Washington (CVN 73), Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and my current assignment, the Defense Information School.=
Date: 9/23/2023
From: MCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Michael Lee
Email: gnr180@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC Pensacola.
Comments: I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for all my prior Sailors, mentor and my significant other. They have shown me tremendous support, encouragement, and love. Without them, I would not be the person I am today.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: ICC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jason C. Pierce
Email: jcp5401@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes, ILL Previous Duty Stations: USS Comstock, USS BHR, PCRON One, USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me through this process and all of the Genuines that have looked out for me along the way. I’m going to pay it forward for sure. Keep grinding till the end!!!
Date: 9/23/2023
From: FCAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Damon A. Spahr
Email: Damonspahr@gmail.com
Current Duty: SCSC Wallops Island Va.
Comments: I would not have gotten here without my wife who has continuously supported me my entire career, thank you Callie. I’d also like to thank some very special career mentors who challenged me along the way. Thank you FCACS Shaw, FCAC Leigh, FCAC Reed, FCACS Mattox, ETCS Sexton, and many more. Finally thank you to the Sailors who I’ve served with you made this journey so amazing, and I wouldn’t be here without them.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Antonio D. Young II
Email: Antonio.Young19@yahoo.com
Current Duty: COMFIFTHFLT, Bahrain
Comments: I would like to thank my friends and family for supporting me in my decision to serve. I would like to thank my junior Sailors for allowing me to guide and mentor them throughout their careers and personal lives. Lastly, I would like to thank my mentors, especially ITC(Ret) Trevino and OSCS Delarosa, without whom I wouldn’t have been given this opportunity.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: CSC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Christina M. Joseph
Email: mommy_of22008@hotmail.com
Current Duty: Naval Weapons Station Yorktown; Yorktown, VA
Comment: I have to first and foremost thank God. Thank you to my family and my friends; I could not do this without all of you. Thank you to my Mentors that have been there and continue to be there to provide guidance and support when I need it the most. I want thank to thank my junior Sailors because they are who got me here.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Joshua Ethan Koehne
Email: koehnej86@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Harry S. Truman
Comments: I will use this new level of authority to help my Sailors even further. I thank the following for pushing, borderline forcing, me to this level: My wife and 3 kids, MMCM Moreyra, MMCS(Ret) Mento, MMCS Littleton, MMC Cleetus, MMAC(Ret) Price, MMNC(Ret) Rosado, MMC Brin, MMCS Williams, and some E6 and below, but there are too many to fit in here. Most of those mentioned said I would get here and I said, “It would be a cold day in Hell”, so I assume it’s a blizzard right now.
Date: 9/23/2023
HMC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) James A. Lukas III
Email: james.lukas@ddg119.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DELBERT D. BLACK (DDG 119)
Comments: Thank you to all the amazing Chiefs I've had the pleasure of serving with over my career. Special thanks to HMCM Frank Maccarelli for his steadfast support and mentorship.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Shontae Mims
Email: girltwin89@yahoo.com
Current duty station: Naval Station Norfolk
Comments: Another one Mashallah!!! God did!
Date: 9/23/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Charles L. Shelton III
Email: Charles.l.shelton26.mil@health.mil
Current Duty Station: NMRTC Quantico
Comments: Thank you to all past and present that have helped shape where I am today.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Scott Robinette
Email: loki5551@gmail.com
Current duty station: NMRLC Cheatham Annex Va
Comments: I want to thank everyone who had a part in my career. It's been a rough road but I'm truly grateful for the wisdom and mentorship that had led me here. My wife for being stronger than me by taking the helm at the home front while I deployed all those times, my kids for giving me a reason to stay in the fight. I won't forget to pay back what I owe!
Date: 9/23/2023
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Magarrett Barnes
Email: Magarrett.barnes@CVN73.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
Comments: I want to thank MACS ARP, LT WALTERS, LSC COLEMAN, MACS TEDROW, ABHC ALFRED(RETIRED), CMDCM MARKS and MACS BISSANINTHE for all the mentoring and guidance throughout my career. Lastly, my family! thanks you to my wife and children for their understanding, love and unconditional support. I got the watch.
Date: 9/23/2023
From: ACC(AW/SW)(SEL) Chris Schmidt
Email: schmidt.christopher.ross@gmail.com
Current duty station: NATTC Pensacola Pats duty stations: NALF San Clemente Island, USS Nimitz, NAS Meridian
Comments: None
Date: 9/22/2023
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) DeMarco Dionne Bourgeois
Email: demarco.d.bourgeois.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NAVSUP FLC Bahrain Past Duty Stations: USS SENTRY (MCM 3), MEPS AMARILLO, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)
Comments: None
Date: 9/22/2023
From: EODC(EWS/PJ)(SEL) Todd William Ellis
Email: todd.w.ellis11.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: EOD Detachment Yorktown
Comments: I truly appreciate all of the help that I have had throughout my naval career to assist me with getting selected for Chief Petty Officer.

Date: 9/22/2023
From: MMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) JULIUS CESAR GOMEZ
Email: mmzemog@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Richmond Previous Duty Stations: NAVSPECWARGRU TWO, LOGSU-2, COMFLEACT YOKOSUKA, USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60), USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19).
Comments: I want to thank all the genuine Chiefs who inspired me and motivated me to get to this point -- NCNP!
Date: 9/22/2023
From: AGC(IW/SW)(SEL) George Olivas
Email: gmo244@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Comments: I would like to thank all of those who empowered and believed in me: CDR Williams, LCDR Grabon, AGCM Cappellino, AGC McLaren, LT Frazier, LTJG Brooks, and many others!
Date: 9/22/2023
From: DCC(SW)(Sel) Daniel Gutierrez
Email: daniel.gutierrez@ddg114.navy.mil
Current duty station: USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG-114)
Comments: I thank ALL I have served with on USS STETHEM, USS WHIDBEY ISLAND, SWSC Mayport and on USS RALPH JOHNSON. To all my previous leadership who helped guide me and made me the Sailor I am today.
Date: 9/21/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Jasmine Iyere
Email: mssmith0812@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Base San Diego. My previous assignments were (CVN 75), (CVN 76), CNE-CNA-C6F, and CNFJ.
Comments: Several people helped me get here, but I want to recognize OSCS (RET) Charlotte Fowler, NCC (RET) Debbie Davis, OSCS Scherwin Henry, OSC William Morris , and STGCS James Tatunay ,and most importantly, my family. My husband has been a great father and remained supportive of my career, and I am forever grateful! My sailors who have trusted me and inspired me. I will never forget who helped me along this journey and try every day to pay back what I owe!
Date: 9/21/2023
From: MCC(SW/SCW/EXW)(SEL)Stephane Belcher
Email: stephane.belcher@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Recruit Training Command. My previous assignments were (CVN 71), (CVN 73), Navy Medicine East, and NMCB 5.
Comments: Several people helped me get here, but I want to recognize MCCM (RET) Herb Banks, MCC (RET) Adrian Melendez, HMCS Rosalyn Martin, SWCS David Aanenson, and most importantly, my family. My husband has been a great father and remained supportive of my career! I may not have seen eye to eye with them all the time, but they did not lead me astray. Several others have molded and inspired me. I will never forget the leaders and Sailors who helped me along this journey and try every day to hold up to the standards set before me.
Date: 9/21/2023
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Tia J. McCallum(Jones)
Email: tjj32312@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: United States Fleet Forces
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank OSCS Greenewynter; he guided my path when I thought my career was at a standstill. There are countless others to name that have mentor and shift my rudder in the right direction. But my sailors for trusting me to be able to learn and lead simultaneously. Thank you!!
Date: 9/20/2023
From: AWVC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Cameron Austin Ketchen
Email: Cameronketchen@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: CNATT DET Tinker
Comments: I would like to personally thank my family for supporting me through this journey. Without this support, who knows where I would be today. I would like to also thank my Navy family, for all of the friendships, mentorship and guidance, the redirection when needed, and the full support to push me to the place I am today. While there are many people who have impacted me throughout my career and have assisted me and my family through hardships, there are a select few who have greatly impacted me in ways I will never forget. So, thank you to AWVC (Ret) Eric Adams for getting me through a platform transition and putting me on the path to success, ADCS Emefre Nkere for the nonstop mentorship at both VP-26 and CNATT, and to AWVCS Adam Stewart for holding me to a much higher standard, teaching me to lead, and being there when I hit rock bottom.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: CTTC(IW/SS/SW/AW)(Sel) Shaun Prete
Email: shaunprete11@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station, Pensacola
Comments: I want to thank some of my mentors along the way for their wisdom, guidance and patience along my journey to CPO. FCC Sean McCallion, CTTCS Ashley Patton, and CTRCS April Harmon. Without your help, and compassion I wouldn't have pushed so hard to get to this point. I also want to thank the EW Module on board USS Harry S Truman. Without your criticism, I wouldn't have grown and learned to lead.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: FCAC(SW/AW/SCW/EXW)(Sel) Michael Lujan
Email: lujanaz04@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: I couldn't have made it here, if it weren't for the countless people who have looked out and been there for me throughout my career. My wife Marissa and my 4 kids have been my driving force and been by my side from the start. These anchors represent more then my accomplishments, but the product of my Junior Sailors and the guidance of FCAC Connor Burns, FCAC Antonio Cosby, FCACS Mike Harrell and FCACS Brandon Dixon, who pushed me every moment. And I thank you for not letting me get complacent and keep growing. This is the greatest gift, I will not let my predecessors down and I will work for these anchors everyday, why because it's an Honor to have these and because I OWE! Thank you all.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: GMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Daquan M. Crawford
Email: armorbearerdmc@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to first give honor to God whom I owe everything, then to thank my loving and supporting wife and children for always being there for me. Thanks to all the Chief who training and corrected me in order for me to get to where I am now I am grateful and I owe this accomplishment to you and I look to the future and will be “paying it forward”. Thanks again for all who supported me.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: FCC(SW/AW)(Sel) Sam Lantinga
Email: slantinga14@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to my wife, my sailors and students, and my leaders who pushed me to be where I needed, not where I wanted.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: ETC(SW/AW)(Sel) Heather Sperling
Email: sperling1013@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: I just want to say thank you to everyone who supported me and pushed me to achieve this honored position. It will always be a privilege I will strive to continue earning.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: MNC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Kenton E. Blair
Email: kentblair45@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Eleanor/NMCPAC MAU Guam
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife, Jessica, for always being my rock, my better half, and for always keeping me grounded. I wouldn't be anywhere near as successful without her support. I would also like to thank all of the outstanding Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career. I have had the pleasure of serving with some of the best Chiefs the Navy has to offer. I would like to specifically thank MNCS Spinn, MNC Sexton, ETC Herget, BMC Burns, MNC Pittenger, CWO5 Baker, and MNC Riffle. Their constant leadership, mentorship, tough love, and wisdom have made me a better sailor and man. Greater than I could have possibly imagined. They have shown me what it means to be "the Chief." I owe it to them, and my sailors, to earn my anchors every day.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: CTIC(IW)(Sel) Sarah Hawn
Email: sarah.c.hawn.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I couldn't have made it here if it weren't for the countless people who have looked out for me throughout my career. Personally, my family and friends have been the sounding board and the encouragement I've needed to make the right decisions which led me here. Professionally, Sailors going out of their way to check in on me, train me, mentor me, and empower me. Thank you thank you thank you. I am so blessed to have made it here and to have been treated with such care by the most admirable people along the way. This is the greatest gift and I will work every day to earn my anchors and give to those I OWE.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: OSC (SW/AW)(SEL) Jessica M. Kuchenmeister
Email: jme.kmeister@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Columbus/MSRON-8
Comments: I would like to thank my father, Mikel, for being an inspiration from the very beginning of my enlistment. I would also like to thank my partner, Remy, for being my rock, always supporting me, and making sure I am eating full dinners. I would also like to thank PSCS Nash, OSC Newton, ITC Chartier, CWO2 Freshour, ITC Sylvester, GMCS Donaldson, and the countless other Chiefs who saw and advocated for my potential long before I realized it in myself!
Date: 9/20/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kyle Anthony Williams
Email: yellowd4rt@outlook.com
Current duty station: USS Tulsa (LCS 16) Gold
Comments: I would like to thank OSCS Reggae Baldwin at my first shore duty for guiding me and believing in me as bitter as I was to be better, also OSCS Jose Vallejo USN (RET) for taking the time to understand me and how I operated and how I felt towards the Chief's Mess. Last but not least BMC Brandon Fischer your leadership is something to look upon and admire from within or outside the ranks, without you I never would have understood a lot of things happening around and within the crew. Truly thank you all. This journey is rough and one not easily taken, I will get it back.
Date: 9/20/2023
From: ADC(AW/SW)(SEL) Tyler Chandler
Email: tylor.reece.chandler@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: FRCNW
Comments: Thankful for those who have allowed me the opportunity to become a member of the hollowed fraternity of Chief Petty Officer. All my Junior Sailors, you got me here. Finally, my mentors. You all groomed me to get to this point, so thank you! BIG SHOUTOUT to ADCS Ovel Johnson (Future MCPON????)
Date: 9/19/2023
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kennedy Adrian Roberts
Email: Adrian.K.Roberts2mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: ATGWP Yokosuka
Comments: Thank you so much MMCM Daniels for getting me this far into my career when you had no need to support me! I know seasons tough, but we will get through this. Remember everything you learned and apply it for when you finally get pinned. Remember it will get harder from here so let's get prepared!
Date: 9/19/2023
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Jeffery Earl Battle Jr.
Email: Jeffery.battle@ddg56.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS John S. McCain (DDG 56)
Comments: Thank you to the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs, Warrants and Mustangs who gave me their time, energy and believed in me to get to this point. I wouldn’t be here without the village that helped raise me as a Sailor.
Date: 9/19/2023
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Brian Edward Potter
Email: brian.potter@lsd50.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Carter Hall (LSD-50)
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders past and present who helped me achieve this.
Date: 9/19/2023
From: FCAC (SW)(Sel) Thomas Joseph Lindtner
Email: tlindtner@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSTC Great Lakes
Comments: A huge thanks to my wife, Samantha for supporting me not only through the season, but my entire career. However she may feel about the Navy, she has always done the most to support me. I would like to thank FCACM Cory Stowe USN Ret, and FCACS Patrick McCoy for always pushing me to do the best, and to be the best that I could be for my sailors. Also, to my mentees, co-workers, and shipmates; thank you for teaching me and dealing with me as I grew and learned how to treat you guys. I will not let you down.
Date: 9/19/2023
From: SFC / 31K Daniel Neil Franklin
Email: daniel.n.franklin.mil@army.mil
Current Duty Station: JBSA Lackland, TX
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids, their endless patience with my career is something I will never truly deserve and I will never take it for granted
Date: 9/19/2023
From: SSG / 37F Younghwan Lee
Email: younghwan.lee.mil@army.mil
Current Duty Station: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: Thanks my seniors, peers, an subordinates who pushed my career upward. Job never ends by the promotion, duty never ends by assigning to new position, but always have some smile on your face and have fun!
Date: 9/19/2023
From: SSG / 37F Aaron J. Sugiyama
Email: aaron.j.sugiyama.mil@army.mil
Current Duty Station: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: (Note: the Army no longer uses the "Promotable" designator for those identified as fully qualified in centralized NCO Evaluation Boards. I was evaluated as "fully qualified" in the FY 23 SSG Eval Board and my projected promotion to SFC is in NOV23). I would like to thank my leaders, mentors, and all of the Sergeants and Chief Petty Officers who supported, counseled, and guided me along my path. I would also like to thank my family for their love, support, and sacrifice, without which I would not have been able to reach this point in my career.
Date: 9/19/2023
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW/EXW) (SEL) Carmesha Paris-Lee
Email: mzdaddiesgrl@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSWG-8/LOGSU-8
Comments: It is with much gratitude that I thank every leader who has gotten me to this point and, most of all, my sailors. Without my sailors, I would not be able to claim the anchor that I will soon don. It is their perseverance to continue through even when the seas get rough. They showed me what it means to have someone take care of you and for that, I will forever be grateful. In addition, my family and close friends played a pivotal role in my growth and maturity in the Navy from the love and support they give daily.
Date: 9/19/2023
From: BMC(SW/IW/AW)(Sel) Gary Allen McCoy Jr.
Email: gary.mccoy@ddg70.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS HOPPER DDG 70
Comments: I would to thank my loving and supporting family for always being there for me.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: ATC (AW) (Sel) Michael Gallegos
Email: michael.gallegos15.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VAQ-138, NAS Whidbey Island
Comments:  I would first like to thank my wife and kids for always being there for me through the most challenging times of my career. Thanks to my junior sailors for their hard work because I would be nothing without them. To all the mentors and leadership who kept pushing me and guiding me, I wouldn't be here without you either. Never forget where you came from, RAMPAGE!
Date: 9/18/2023
From: CTRC (IW/SW)(Sel) Justin W. Sanderson
Email: sandersonjustin3@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station Pensacola, Fl, NAVNETWARCOM Suffolk, Va, NIOC HI DS/SUF Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my mentors for making me who I am today, I wouldn’t be here without you.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: MMC(SW)(Sel) Donte J. Mack
Email: donte.mack@navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and family for all the support through the tough times and the good times. I would also like to thank all of my mentors for their guidance as well as my junior sailors for all the hard work they put in day in and day out.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: ATC(AW)(Sel) Edmarie D. Ramsey
Email: edmarie.d .Ramsey.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: CMATTU Lemoore. Lemoore, Ca
Comments: I want to thank everyone who mentored me and saw something special in me. Thank you to the Sailors who allowed me to lead them and the Chiefs who guided me along the way. But most importantly my family and husband Cody who has provided me with the most beautiful life I could have ever dreamt of. I am humbled to be here.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: AWOC (NAC/AW)(Sel) David M. Burk
Email: david.m.burk6.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: CPRW-10 DET FSU, NAS Whidbey Island, WA Past Duty Stations: VP-4 (June 2015-September 2019), VP-30 (November 2019-February 2023)
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career and being proud of me. I would also not be here today if it were not for all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have believed in me and pushed me to do my best and keep me in the Navy.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Tyrell J. Allen
Email: Tyrellultimate@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG-79)
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Jiwon Allen, for sticking with me and giving me support in every endeavor. There were times were she was asked to be strong when she didn't want to. There were times when my job took me out to sea more than what she wanted. But EVERY SINGLE TIME, when I come home, she was there waiting me. We have our good times and fought through the bad. She my pillar when I'm weak, and she is my best friend when I need a shoulder to rest my head. She is my everything. I also want to thank my little girl, Kiara Allen. My joy and the love me and Jiwon created together.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: MAC(SW/AW) (Sel) Alicia Keene
Email: angelicsoulcatering@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS GERALD R. FORD (currently TAD US Fleet Forces Command Norfolk)
Comments: I'd like to first thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without him, I'm nothing. To my kids; Gabriella, Gabriel and Gavin...everything I do is for each one of you. You've been my strength and my reasons for going on even when I felt I couldn't go any further. WE MADE IT! To every mentor, motivator and supporter I've had along the way (waaaay too many to name and it would be unfair to try, out of fear I'd miss someone) Thank you all for not giving up on me even when I gave up on myself many times in the past. Last but not least, my Sailors! As a leader, I learned so much from my Sailor/babies. I don't take my title as "Mom Cop" lightly. Many MANY times it was my Sailors that reminded me how important it is for me to know my job, Navy regulations and how to be an effective leader. But you all also show me how to remain humble at all times. I've learned more from Junior Sailors on so many occasions, you guys became the "go to" when trying to figure out some difficult mission requirements and tasks. Sailors definitely keep me on my toes! This one is definitely for my Sailors.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: HMC (FMF)(Sel) Paul V. Delacruz
Email: p.delacruz760@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC Pensacola, FL
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Kristen, for always believing in me when I thought I reached my ceiling. My kids: Sophia, Aubrey, Olivia, and Grayson for always thinking highly of me when I felt like I was falling short at work. Thank you to ALL those who continue to push me beyond my standards. Most importantly, big shout-out to NMRTC Bremerton Chiefs' mess Circa 2022 for guiding me to follow my heart.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: CPO(SFC)(Sel) Joseph A. Pischieri
Email: jpischieri@att.net
Current Duty Station: JBSA-FSH, Texas
Comments: I want to thank my wife and my four children for being my strongest supporters throughout this season. They sacrifice equally as much as me, I love you Kate, Joey, Vinny, Olive and Ava.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW)(Sel) Caeldton J. Frederick
Email: caeldton@frederickhome.net
Current Duty Station: USNS Comfort 2016-2020/ NCTS Naples 2020-2023
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me and providing me with motivation. I would also like to thank all of my Sailors that made it possible for me to get to this point.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Rachael A. Scott
Email: raes0394@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS McFaul (DDG-74)
Comments: Thank you to my family, mentors, and Sailors who all played a role to get me here. I am successful because of you, and I will continue to pay it forward.
Date: 9/18/2023
From: GySgt/Administrative Chief/SNCOIC Jose Guillermo Chavez
Email: jose.chavez@usmc.mil
Current Duty Station: MCAS Iwakuni H&HS S-1
Comments: None
Date: 9/17/2023
From: LSC (SW/AW)(Sel) Jonathan A. Goldman
Email: jonathan.goldman@ddg70.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS HOPPER
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for all their support for the last 17 years. Without them, none of this would be possible.
Date: 9/17/2023
From: CTRC(IW/SW)(Sel) Christopher S. Love
Email: clove421@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS STETHEM DDG-63
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughters for always standing by my side and the junior Sailors who helped get me to this point in my career. Also, a thank you to every Chief I’ve had in my career. Without their guidance and direction, this would not have been possible.
Date: 9/17/2023
From: ITC (Sel)Isaac Jonathan Ramos
Email: ramoswork275@gmail.com
Current duty station: USFK, EODGRU 1, JMAST CENT, USS MOUNT WHITNEY, NCTS SAN DIEGO
Comments: Thank you to all my great leadership, Captain Campbell, Major Lee, MajGen Sofge, MSgt Vallejo, LCDR Chapman, ITCS Flores, ITC Lopez, ITCM Anderson, ITCS Brunson, ETC Carter, ENS Higgins, ETC Buck, YNC McNeil, ITC Thomas, OSC Gutierrez all my JMAST and EOD family they're why I'm here.
Date: 9/17/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Christopher Lee Jenkins
Email: jenkincl018@gmail.com
Current duty station: SCSTC LTF Pacific
Comments: Thank you to everyone who got me this far in my career
Date: 9/16/2023
From: ETC(SW/IW)(Sel) Shay B. McClurg
Email: shay.mcclurg@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS Naples, Italy
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank my wife and my child for always supporting me throughout my career, you are my rock! I would also like to all those that led me and trained me throughout my career specifically I would like to mention ETCM(RET) Michael Harness, ETCS Ilan Saulnier, FCC Pat Clark, CSCM Simeon Yeboa, ETC Tomas Davila and so many other. Lastly I would like to recognized all the peers and junior sailors that I have had the privilege to lead throughout my career. If not for you I would not be here. Thank you all very much for your support.
Date: 9/16/2023
From: FCC(SW/IW) (SEL) Tanner Sandusky
Email: tanner.sandusky@ddg114.navy.mil
Current duty station:USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG-114)
Comments: None
Date: 9/16/2023
From: STGC(Sel) Marcelo Vivas
Email: marcelo.vivas@ddg114.navy.mil
Current duty station:USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG-114)
Comments: I thank ALL I have served with on USS DEWEY, at NRD HOUSTON, on LCS 26 (USS MOBILE) (both crews) and on USS RALPH JOHNSON. Without you, I couldn’t have done it.
Date: 9/16/2023
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Alexander J Ow
Email: alexander.ow@asu.edu
Current duty station:NATTC Pensacola (student)
Comments: I would like to thank all my past mentors for all the hard work they put into developing me. May I honor that by continuing the tradition of developing the future.
Date: 9/16/2023
From: MMC(SEL) J. Taylor Waddell
Email: taylorwaddell0329@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Comments: I will not forget those who have influenced me along the way and reached this point in my career and I thank them each day. My wife and kids are the purpose and fuel for what I get to do daily, they are my rock and I love them dearly.
Date: 9/16/2023
From: ATC (AW) (Sel) Christopher James O’Neill
Email: Christopher.j.oneill17.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Comments: I would like to thank my girlfriend Allison who has been by me for all the good, bad and stressful times. I can’t forget all of those that have challenged me, pushed me, and molded me when I never even knew. I would like to also thank all of those who taught me who not to be. Lastly, thank you to all the Sailors who I have worked with, for, around, learned from, taught, etc. those moments I cherish and will forever remember. Always remember where you came from.
Date: 9/16/ 2023
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Rachel Torres Mayfield
Email: tiarache1972@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Base Guam HPU Past Duty Stations: Naval Station Everett HPU, HPU Rota Spain, HPU Bahrain, Naval Base San Diego, Mobile Security Squadron-7 Det 71, Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion GTMO, NAS Whidbey Island Security Det
Comments: First, I’d like to thank my heavenly Father for guiding me into the recruiting office. Second I’d like to thank my husband for being my biggest supporter. Finally I’d like to thank all the Sailors I’ve served with, it’s because of you that I am here.
Date: 9/16/ 2023
From: HMC(FMF/SW/AW)(SEL) Claire Mackenzie Stampley
Email: claire.m.stampley.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NAVCONBRIG Charleston
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife for always supporting me! I would also like to thank all of my Chiefs and my Sailors and my friends that got me to where I am today. I would not be here without them. Thank you to all that have guided, mentored and motivated me!
DATE: 9/16/2023
From: FTC (SS) (Sel) Adam Peter Rafalko
Email: adam.p.rafalko.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Naval Submarine School Groton, CT Past Duty Stations: USS Tucson (SSN 770) Pearl Harbor, HI USS Ohio (SSGN 726) Gold Crew Bangor, WA DIRSSP Washington, DC USS Scranton (SSN 756) San Diego, CA
Comments: I’d love to thank all my fellow sailors/shipmates and family that had gotten me here today. I'd especially like to thank FTCS(SS) Young who helped me become a better leader.
DATE: 9/16/2023
From: ATC (AW)(Sel) Jeremy Leon Bates
Email: Jeremyleebates@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Patron One
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, children, and friends for being my rock and keeping me motivated and moving me forward. I would also like to thank all of the sailors who have mentored, worked with, and allowed me to pass on some of my knowledge. Thank you all!
DATE: 9/15/2023
From: HMC(AW/SW/FMF)(SEL) Tramon A. Maddox
Email: tramon.a.maddox@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: OPNAV SDC Dallas, NMRTU Fort Worth, 3rd MAW Miramar, VAW-112, Naval Hospital Okinawa
Comments: First, I would like to thank thank God and my wife Nubia for being my rock. I would also like to thank the Chiefs that got me to where I’m at today: YNCS Herrera, HMC Dominique, HMCS Paul, and HMC Padilla. Lastly, I want to thank all of the junior sailors who worked under me and helped me become a better leader and a better man.
Date: 9/15/2023
From: PSC(AW)(Sel) Christopher William Hays
Email: Christopher.w.hays@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center San Jose
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that have spent the time to train and mentor me over the years. Despite it taking way too many attempts, they never gave up and continued to push me.
From: STGC(SW/SS)(Sel) George Byron Athan
Email: george.athan@ddg114.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114)
Comments: I would like to thank my old submarine buddies that helped guide me in the beginning of my career and the new surface buddies that have helped me stay on path.
Date: 9/15/2023
From: LSC(SW)(Sel) Justin W. Greene
Email: galleygreene@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Charleston
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs and my family who guided, grounded and motivated me throughout my journey in the World’s Greatest Navy!
Date: 9/15/2023
From: ISC(IW/EXW/SW/AW)(Sel) Matthew R. Wolf
Email: matthew.r.wolf12.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: EOD Mobile Unit TWO
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs in my career who helped me get to this point. If it weren't for you I would have gotten out many years ago.
Date: 9/15/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Jacob Curtis Rowe
Email: Jacob.rowe@ddg85.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS McCampbell (DDG-85)
COmments: I’d like to thank CF Division, FCAC Sheldon, and all the First Classes holding it down. We can all get here.
Date: 9/15/2023
From HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Wendell U. Stanford
Email: wendellustanford@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: DHA DET SAN ANTONIO
Comments. Just want to thank everyone who helped me and influencers me along the way HMC Anthony Williams, HMCM Watt, HMCS Debra Pee, HMCS Eric Morgan, and HMCS Richard Utley. All play a huge roll in me being where I am today.
Date: 9/15/2023
From: ENC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kelvin H. Camarse
Email: kelvin.h.camarse.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: SWSC Engineering Learning Site Pearl Harbor Hawaii
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughter for their support. And to all the Chiefs that I have worked with, Thank you for your guidance and mentoring . Finally to all my junior Sailors I would not be here if it was not for them.
Date: 9/14/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Stephen A. Baeza
Email: Goatlocker@Zachwillett.com
Current duty station: USS San Jacinto (CG-56) Previous Commands: Center For Combat Systems Dam Neck, USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all the support they have given me. I would also like to thank those who have taken the time to correctly train me and mentor me throughout my career; your help, patience, and knowledge have been a tremendous help personally and professionally. Shout out to all those have worked for me; without your hard work I truly would not have been selected.
Date: 9/14/2023
From: EMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Zachary Willett
Email: Goatlocker@Zachwillett.com
Current duty station: USS San Jacinto (CG-56) Next Duty Station: USS New York (LPD-21) Past Duty Stations: NNSY USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)
Comments: Proud to be here. Happy to serve.
Date: 9/14/2023
From: CSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Maurice Marsh
Email: mr1resse@gmail.com
Current duty station: Recruit Training Command Past Duty Station: USS CARL VINSON NAS JAX HOSPITAL USS MCFAUL
Comment: I would like thank: CSCS CARTER AOC CARILLO NCCM THOMAS LNCM SCOTT ABFC LEE LTCDR LEWIS
Date: 9/14/2023
From: CWTC(IW/FMF)(SEL) Patrick Wayne Hart
Email: patrick.w.hart10.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: NIOC Pensacola Past duty stations: NCDOC, NIOC Georgia, 2D Supply BN
Comment: Thank you to all of the shipmates that helped me get here.
Date: 9/14/2023
From: ETC(SW)(Sel) Alexander Wolfgang Fahnestalk
Email: alexander.w.fahnestalk.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: NCTS Naples Past duty stations: USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Chosin (CG-65)
Comments: I'm so thankful for all of my juniors who might one day be in my shoes, and for all my seniors who helped me fill them out.
Date: 9/14/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Aaron T. Allen
Email: Aaron.t.allen13@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS Naples, Italy
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for putting up with me throughout the past few years and being my absolute rock and support system. I would also like to thank my mentors and the time that they put into shaping me into the leader I am today. I would not be where I am and have the mindset that I have if it wasn't for them.
Date: 9/13/2023
From: FCC(SW)(Sel) Jack Soeung
Email: Jack.Soeung@ddg114.navy.mil
Current duty station: USS Ralph Johnson (DDG114)
Past duty stations: USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93), USS Mitscher (DDG 57), COMTHIRDFLT.
Comments: Shoutout to everyone who help me get to where I am today. Thank you. I was taught from my very first Chief, now retired FCCM Davidson, that “attitude and effort” goes a long way.
Date: 9/13/2023
From: DCC(SW)(Sel) Marcela R. Tucker
Email: marcelarosibel@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS HOPPER DDG 70
Comment: None
Date: 9/13/2023
From: HMC(FMF/SW/AW)(sel) Efren Espinozahernandez
Email: efren.espinozahernandez@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMTSC Fort Sam Houston
Comment: Thanks to all those I have served. Thank you to all my mentors. I am truly humbled and will continue to serve.
Date: 9/13/2023
From: ITC(SW/IW) (SEL) Parker A. Mills
Email: mills.parker92@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS McFaul (DDG-74). Past Duty Stations: IWTG Norfolk, USS WASP (LHD-1)
Comments. Hello everyone! I would like to thank my wife and 3 daughters for the support they have given me for my career. I would to thank all my mentors and friends that helped me overcome challenges and given me the guidance to be successful and to be a great leader.   I wouldn’t be here without them. I would also like to thank all my junior Sailors who has worked for me.
Date: 9/13/2023
From: ETC(Sel) Stephen E. Mancini
Email: stephen.e.mancini.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NCTS Naples IT
Comments: Thank you to ETCS Geter, NCTS Bahrain Chiefs Mess, ETC Rosengarten (ret.), all of my peers, and great jr. Sailors who helped get me here. I apologize for not directly naming more people but it’s season and I’m tired…
Date: 9/13/2023
From ITC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Brian M. Shainin
Email: brishainin@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS Naples, Italy
Comments. FY22 SOY. My family, my mentors and my Sailors are the ones I hold closest to my heart. Thank you.
Date: 9/13/2023
From AOC(AW/SW) (Sel) Robert W. Vigil
Email: robert.w.vigil8.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station Past Duty Stations: USS G. R. Ford (CVN 78), NRD New Orleans, USS George Washington (CVN-73), USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
Comments. Hello everyone! I would like to thank my wife and son for the support they have given me for my career. I would to thank all my mentors that helped me overcome challenges and given me the guidance to be successful and to be a great leader.   I wouldn’t be here without them. I would also like to thank all my junior Sailors who has worked for me.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: EAC(SCW/IW)(Sel) Jose D. Jimenez
Email: newjosedavid@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station:7TH NCR Past Duty Stations: NMCB40, NMCB14 DET MIAMI, ACB1, ACB2, ISA PWD
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughter, for believing in me, their sacrifice and support. You are my reason to keep moving forward. My family and friends for their help. To everyone throughout the years that had offered me guidance and advice to be better. To the Sailors that I have shared with shovels, lime burns, and problems to overcome, Thank you.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: ATC(Sel) Antonio Whiting
Email: antonio.whiting@icloud.com
Duty Stations: LSD41 Whidbey Island, HSL-48, VP-30, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Mid-Atlantic Regional Calibration Center, CVN-77 George H.W. Bush, FRC SOUTHWEST.
Comments: From Deck Seaman to ATC, I am honored and blessed to don the Anchors of a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer! Being raised as a young man into a grown Adult, from 18 years of age to now the age of 36, gives me great pleasure as I reflect on this amazing accomplishment that doesn’t come easy! Never take a day for granted and with the service to our country, serve with PRIDE!! Hooyah!
Date: 9/12/2023
From: ADC(Sel) Reymond Dizon
Email: Reymond.Dizon.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: VAQ-136, HSL-49, HSM-51, AIMD Atsugi, HSM-51
Comments: I would like to thank the following people: my family for supporting me throughout my career; my mentors and the Chiefs before me that helped guide the way to accomplish the mission; the Sailors for allowing me to lead them and having their trust.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Brian C. Trabucco
Email: brian.c.trabucco1@navy.mil
Current duty station: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Five Previous duty stations: Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Twelve Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen
Comments: There are too many people to thank for getting me here. Just want to pay it forward to my junior Sailors in the future.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: GySgt (Sel) Dennis A. Kearn
Email: starcargo98@yahoo.com
Current duty station: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
Comments: Big thank you to my wife and son for always being by my side. And all the Marines and Saliors who have my back no matter what.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF) John J. Chavez
Email: John.j.chavez25.mil@health.mil
Duty Stations: 1st MAW Iwakuni, NMRTU Camp Pendleton, 3D MLG CLR-37, NHJAX.
Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful wife and son for all the support. I also, would like to thank all my Mentors (Jay, James, Antonio, Brenda, Orlie, Eryka) for all the support. My Sailor's for putting their trust and faith in me and making me a better leader. My MAG-12 & CP family thank you for all your support.
Date: 9/12/2023
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jenna Willard
Email: foxxx51@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTU Diego Garcia Previous Duty Stations: COMNAVAIRPAC, NMRTC San Diego, USS Higgins DDG-76, USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6, NH Yokosuka Japan
Comment: I would like to thank my Navy family for all of their support and my many mentors. I would not have gotten to where I am today without the guidance and support from top to bottom. Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters!
Date: 9/12/2023
From: MSGT, USAF CPO(SEL) Jacqueline Young
Email: jacqueline_cmps@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: JBSA Camp Bullis, Texas Previous Duty Stations: JBER Elmendorf, AK; Andersen AFB, Guam; Kunsan AB, Korea; JBSA Randolph AFB
Comment: I want to thank my family for always being there for me. My son, Jeremiah, for being my True North. My husband, Aaron, for always standing by me and being my rock. My parents for all their love and support. My brothers and sisters always motivate me and push me to improve. My Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors helped me get to where I am; it is their success that I am most proud of and what matters most to me in my career. To my mentors, thank you for taking the time to guide and mentor me.
Date: 9/12/23
From: ITC(Sel) Jacob Paul Dow
Email: jpdow0887@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS RUSSELL 07-12, NCTSCU SD DET OKC 12-15, USS BOXER 15-18, ATGSD 18-23, USS HARPERS FERRY 23-current
Comments: None
Date: 9/11/23
From: HMC(SEL) Luis E. AMAYASANCHEZ
Email: amaya02@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC Fort San Houston
Comments: As I go through this process it is very clear that I did not make it alone. I would like to thank the multiple mentors that have invested time and energy on me from early on, as well as all the junior Sailors that helped me get to where I am now. I am truly humbled and hope to bring them to my level.
Date: 9/11/23
From: FCC(SW/AW)(Sel) Andrew Buchheister
Email: abuch35@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SCSC Wallops Island Previous Duty Station: USS John C. Stennis
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief throughout my career who has mentored me and took the time to show me what it means to be a good leader. Also, I would like to thank my family, I would not be here without them.
Date: 9/11/23
From: CWTC(Sel) Francis Forster Cooke
Email: forster.cooke@gmail.com
Current NIOC Pensacola, NCDOC and NCDOC Afloat
Comments: None
Date: 9/11/23
From: CWTC(SEL) James Moore
Email: james.m.moore79@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I didn't do this by myself. I would like to thank my mentors, Sailors, and my family for helping me be able to grow.
DATE: 9/11/23
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Saetern, Kao Ying
Email: Kaosaetern1231@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: DDG-65 BENFOLD
COMMENT: There were many I would like to thank throughout my career but most of all, I would like to thank GSEC Sunderman and GSCS McClellan for showing me the way.
DATE: 9/11/23
From: CTTC(SW/AW)(Sel) Brittany Hibner
Email: Brittany.hibner.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NAVCENT, BAHRAIN
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who got me here. I couldn't have accomplished this goal without the help of my family and mentors!
DATE: 9/11/023
From: ADC(AW/SW)(Sel) Kenneth Azevedo
Email: kenazevedo1@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VFA-97
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support, my Sailors that have used my leadership to excel in their careers to get me to where I am today, and my Chiefs that have guided me into the leader I am today.
DATE: 9/10/023
From: FCAC(Sel) Ricky Adolphe
Email: rpadolphe@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Base Coronado
Comments: Thank you to every sailor that I've ever worked with or for. The list would be too long, but I owe every single one of you. Thank You
DATE: 9/10/23
From: ETC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Craig S. Johnson
Email: craig.johnson410@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola Previous Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson, White House Communications Agency, USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Comments: I would like to thank the leaders who helped me get here, FCC Nick Panglose RET, ETCM Andy Andersen, ABFC Aaron Sammons, CWO Courtney Haralson thank you. To the sailors I had the privilege to mentor, and lead. Most of all to my wife Ashley Johnson and my son Chase who brings me so much happiness. Here’s to our next adventure.
DATE: 9/10/23
From: GMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Trisha Andrews
Email: atrishn@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors, friends and everyone that I've worked without them I wouldn't be there.
DATE: 9/10/23
From; FCC(Sel) John, W. Rutherford
Email: ignoranceisblis30@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: C6F Det GAETA ; Past CCSG5, FLTCOORDGRU; MCC DET TLAM; USS ANTIETAM; USS COWPENS
Comments: Would like to thank all the mentorship, both good and bad, that gave me the opportunity to develop myself into the Sailor I am today. If it was not for my fellow junior and senior Sailors, I would never be where I am now.
Date: 9/10/2023
From: HTC (Sel) Ryan Montalvo
Email: dingo_2008@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center New Castle, DE. NRC Lehigh Valley. NRC Avoca.
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their never ending support through my Navy journey. I would also like to thank all my past, present and future Chiefs that have provided wisdom and guidance through out my career to help develop me as a leader. Lastly I would like to thank all my Junior Sailors who have given me trust in leading them and for all their hardwork. Without all these pieces I would not have achieved what have today, I am fortunate and I am grateful.
Date: 9/10/23
From: LSC(AW) (Sel) Manuel MelchorAlcaraz
Email: mmelchor310@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CJSFW
Comments: A huge thank you to all my mentors, friends, and especially family for the continuous love and support. It doesn’t end here. The grind must go on!
Date: 9/10/23
From: ACC(SEL) Leonard Ortega
Email: leonardortega13@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like too thank the amazing Sailors I work alongside with. To the motivated Chiefs that that provided me the opportunities to lead and grow. To my two beautiful daughters Luna and Nova, you both give me the passion to be the best version of myself.
DATE: 9/10/23
From: AWSC(SEL) Chris Alberson
Email: Alberson.Christopher@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSA Mis-South
Comments: I’d like to thank my Sailors for helping me achieve this goal, and my leaders for my development!
Date: 9/10/23
From: HMC (AW/SW) (Sel) Chris Imdahl
Email: Christopher.imdahl.1994@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Past Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan
Comments: I would like to thank my loving wife Elora, for being my biggest support. I would also like to thank the Sailors who pushed me to be my best for them every day. I couldn’t have gotten here without all of the leaders who molded me into who I am today. I cannot wait for the challenges that are sure to come!
Date: 9/10/23
From: EMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Katelyn J. Cummings
Email: Katelyn.cummings@ddg98.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: DDG 98 USS FORREST SHERMAN
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors throughout the years for the guidance, training, and for believing in me. Special thanks to the Sailors I have led for always keeping me on my toes, challenging me, hyping me up, and following me through fire. I would not be where I am today without yall.
DATE: 9/10/2023
FROM: CPO (SEL) Ross Ediger (Air Force MSgt)
Email: rossediger@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: JBSA Ft Sam Houston, Texas
Comments: I want to start by thanking my awesome and supportive wife, Christina, who has my back through everything I pursue. I also owe thanks to my son for being the greatest motivator a person could ask for. Lastly, I have to thank HMCS Jcid David, HMC Lika Brooks for offering their time and support whenever I need it!
Date: 9/10/2023
From: HMC (Sel) Mervin Ray Chavez
Email: misternivrem@gmail.com
Current duty station:EMF-Bravo- NMRTC 29 Palms
Comments: Has been a long and great journey! Wouldnt have made it with all the Sailors, mentors, friends, Chiefs, chain of command and people through out my career both personal and professional to include my family, brother, sister, parents and wife! Cheers and drink to the foam!!! To all who have served and pushed through! Take this accomplishment as both a victory and a stepping stone to more learning and experiences through the rest of our journey! Congrats!!! To my sisters and brothers, lets make that great positive IMPACT and continue to grow and mold the future! Cheeehoooo!!!!
Date: 9/10/2023
From: MMNC (SEL) Justin Sims
Email: cichlidfreak77@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN-736(G)) Previous Duty Stations: USS TENNESSEE (SSBN-734(B)), NPTU-CHS (MTS-626/MTS-701)
Comments: Id like to thank all of the Chiefs that took the time and effort to building me up a leader throughout my career. I have reached out to most of you but wanted to thank you again here. MMNCS Wayne Jenkins, you have always been there for me and my family and taught me to stand my ground and to hold people to the highest standards. You empowered me to become the leader that you could see inside myself. MMNCM Will Ransdell, you empowered me to have a leadership position in the division and that team work is the key to very thing that we do. You are one of the most compassionate people that I know and never did wrong by me and took care of me when I needed it the most. MMNC Weylin Johnson, you kept a promise that you told me even when you didn’t have to. You showed my wife and I compassion when our first son was born and was the first person from the outside to hold our son. Thank you for protecting us the when times got very tough. EMNC Dave Templeton, you said that I changed your mind of mechanics when I helped you guys do some stuff on one underway. I know that you pushed through the pain of your back a lot and never stopped showing the department and I that you were still strong. MMNCS Mike Straight, you taught me to be more referenced based. We butted heads a lot and that lead to our downfall but I am glad that we got to talk about it after the fact and work some of that out. And finally to all of my sailors that I lead during my first LPO time, you guys made me what I am today. You guys made it very easy for me since we worked as a family instead of just a team. I know most if any will ever get to see this but I feel that it is important to say that I am proud to have been able to teach and lead you all. If any of you ever get to see this I want you to know this.
Date: 9/10/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Matthew P. Steck
Email: Mateo.steck83@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for always being there for me and supporting me. Without their support I would have failed years ago. And thank you to the Chiefs that have guided me along my path, be it a long one, to get to this point before I retire.
Date: 9/10/2023
From: LSC (AW)(SEL) Christian Cruz
Email: Christian20_2003@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: STU NTTC DET FORT GREGG-ADAMS (TDY)
Comments: To my Wife and kids, thank you for your love and never ending patience and understanding. To everyone I crossed paths with, leadership and junior sailors, each and everyone played a role to where I am now and for that I thank you all.
Date: 9/10/2023
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Quentin S. Hayes
Email: qhayes87@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: STRKFITRON NINE SEVEN
Comments: Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters! I would like to think everyone who has mentored me and worked for me to get me to this point. I will give back what I owe.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: AEC (SEL) Zachary I. Alexander
Email: alexanderzachusn@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VP-9 NAS Whidbey Island
Comments: First off, I would like to thank all the amazing mentors I have had over my career. I honestly didn't think I would make it this far. My career had a turn for the worse several years in and if it wasn't for the Chiefs that had faith in me, I would not be here today.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ADC(AW/SW)(SEL) Regina S. Jones
Email: reginajones.1226@gmail.com
Current command: VFA-97 Previous command: VFA-115, FRC West, VFA-2, CJSFW
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees this year! I want to thank my family, Sailors, peers and mentors for the guide, support and allow me to lead. I could not have done it without you. I will always remember that.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ABHC AW/SW (SEL) Eric Augustine
Email: e.augustine88@gmail.com
Current duty station: NATTC Pensacola ( Current duty station) USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 MALS 24 USS John C. Stennis CVN 74
Comment: I want to thank the leadership that got me here. ABHC Turk ABHCS Mills ABHCS Broadous ABHCS Theordore ABCM Gardner ABCM Greene ABCM Bolinger ABHCS Sandoval ABHCS Bader ABHC Callahan ABHCS Martinez ABHCS Duvall ABHC Anderson ABHCS Mendo ABHCS Zimniack ABHC White ABCM Sears
Date: 9/9/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Leonidas Liriano
Email: lliriano.ny@gmail.com
Current duty station: NR NPC
Comment: Thanks to all the Chiefs who paved the way! YNC Matt Nolen, YNC Jen Lewandowski, OSC Theon Surcy, ETCS Eric Rosko, ETC Chris White and many, many more!
Date: 9/9/2023
From: HMC (AW/SW) (SEL) Charles Z. Turner
Email: charles.z.turner2.mil@health.mil
Current Duty Station: NMOTC DET NAMI
Comments: I owe it all to my family, Sailors, and mentors. You have all played a crucial part in where I am today, THANK YOU!!! Shout out to the mentors that have set the foundation to many of my successes: HMCS Danny Freeland, HMC Cesar Borrero, HMCS Travis Salazar, HMCM Dave Bennett, HMC Dean Gubler. #NCNP!
Date: 9/9/2023
From: HMC (FMF) (Sel) Philip J. Tockweiler
Email: philipp.j.tockweiler.mil@health.mil
Current Duty Station: Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, Pensacola, Florida
Comments: First and foremost I’d like to thank my family for always being there for me. To all the great Sailors I’ve had the privilege to work with and lead throughout my career, I thank you. And last but certainly not least all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who believed in me, pushed me, and gave me all the support I needed to be successful, THANK YOU.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ABHC(AW/SW) (SEL) Patrickjohn D. Serrano
Email: peejae_serrano@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola Florida
Comments: Just want to thank all the leadership that guided and trained me. Most of all, my Junior Sailor, who helped me to get here. Lastly, my family, who haven't stopped from supporting me since day one.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ETC(SEL) Keara L. Moeller
Email: keara.moeller@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: COMSUBGRU 10 HQ
Comment: I would like to thank my family for not only encouraging me but supporting for the past 14 years. I also want to thank all my junior sailors that have worked so hard for me and got me where I am today and I want to thank the chiefs that I have had that mentored me and believed in me.
DATE: 9/9/23
From: BMC (SW/IW) (SEL) Christopher Shea Bobbitt
Email: csbobbitt@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)
Comments: I would never be here if it weren't for so many members of my leadership, my mentors, family, peers and junior Sailors. I will be forever grateful to everyone that has impacted my life.
DATE: 9/9/23
From: RPC(EXW)(Sel) Kevin L Grier
Email: kevingrier8@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Station Mayport
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their sacrifices and support when I was away. To my mentors who saw something in me that I often couldn’t see myself, I truly thank you! And last but not least, my junior Sailors who believed and trusted in me!
DATE: 9/9/23
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Elizabeth F. James
Email: elizabethfjames15@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: Thank you to every Chief that has had a positive impact on my career and every Chief that has shown me what a good and bad Chief are.
DATE: 9/9/23
From: LSC (Sel) Andre P. Daley
Email: andre.p.daley.mil@us.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: CENSECFOR DET CHESAPEAKE. Chesapeake, VA
Comments: I would like to thank all the LSs and non-LS who have helped and taught me something along the way. Some of the names from each spot (last name only to save space): Tolbert, Collins, Hinton, Bohn, Moon, Bolivard, Rios, Abduazimov, Garza/Salinas, Knowles, Bladow, Nicklay, Dipinto, Degracia, Sison, Rowe, Stiewing, Eskra, Peace, Navarette, Ferreira, Reyes (2), Dolar, Ellerby, Pena, Ramirez, Cunningham, Fernandez, Boeke, Cousin, Scottmoore, Moss (2), Lewis, Trejo, Jackson, Hewes, Stadler, Begonia, Deaton, Miller, Spann, Ginieczki, Miller, Duff, Bagley, Maynard, Reavis, Johnson (3), Goetz, Hartford, Disharoon, Schaefer, Zdeb, Ordiales, Cunnan, Curtin. Sorry to all the names from previous commands that are slipping my memory right now.
DATE: 9/9/23
From LSC(Sel) Sylvester L Terry
Email: Sylvester.terry21@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NASJAX
Comments: I’d like to thank the mentorship I’ve received through the years, and amazing marines and sailors that helped me get here!
Date: 9/9/2023
From: MAC(AW)(Sel) Matthew DeAngelo
Email: matthew.deangelo1.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Avoca, PA
Comments: I would like to thank all Chiefs that have had a positive impact on my career and pushed me to do my best. Most importantly a special thank you to my family for their support both personally and professionally who helped me get to this point.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: STSC (SEL) Brenden M. Smith
Email: brenden.smith.93@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Rhode Island (Blue), Commander Undersea Surveillance, PCU NEW Jersey, USS Tennessee (1x Patrol), 2020-2021 Deployment USS New Hampshire.
Comments: None
Date: 9/9/2023
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Brian S. Stoffel
Email: stoffel.brian@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NCHB 8 Past Duty station: NMCB 27, ACB 2, NCG 1, NMCB 4, CBMU 303.
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me through this Career path and my mentors for always bringing me up in times of need, keeping me honest with myself and always expecting an exceptional product. There’s no way i’d be where I am today without the diverse group of leaders that helped become a better example for the younger generation. I’d like to thank my sailors both past and present, the trust you put in me has never gone unnoticed, your hard work and effort built my reputation and for that I am blessed. Thank you
Date: 9/9/2023
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Sean C. Hennies
Email: rroque17@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station NRC Avoca
Comments: I would like to thank the Chief's throughout my career who have mentor me and have took the time to show me what it means to be a good leader. Also, I would like to thank my family, I wouldn’t be here without them.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ABEC(AW) (SEL) Roberto Roqueperez
Email: rroque17@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to congratulate all the selectees on making it! I would like to thank my amazing wife, and my daughters for constantly supporting me and pushing me to continue moving forward, and being the reason why I have gotten this far. I would also like to thank all of the Chiefs that have helped me throughout my career to get this far.
Date: 9/9/2023
From: ETC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Christopher R. Stark
Email: Speedshorty89@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Benfold (DDG-65)
Comments: Biggest Thank You goes out to my Wife, Bree, and my 3 wonderful children for enduring and supporting me through everything and every place we go. I absolutely could not do this without their love and support. Of course there are many Genuines to thank for mentoring and grooming me to be where I am today, too many to list but they know who they are because I contacted them the thank them personally.
Date: 9/8/2023
From: AMC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Keri L. Kalmus
Email: trustymike90@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: FRCNW Whidbey Island
Comments: I would not be where I am if it wasn’t for Autumn, my family, mentors, and my Sailors. I owe everything to these people and will strive for excellence everyday.
Date: 9/8/2023
From: BUC(SEL) Michael T. Trusty
Email: trustymike90@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USFF. Norfolk VA NMCB One. Gulfport MS NCHB One. Williamsburg VA CBMU 303 DET. Bangor WA   NMCB 3 NAS Iceland
Comments: Thank you all be believe in me
Date: 9/8/2023
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) Morgan K. Martin
Email: morganmartin713@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MARMC
Comments: I would like to thank all of the people through my career that believed in me, and helped me grow. My grandmother specifically for always believing in me, even when my own parents didn’t. And FCC Rothaug, who even though I was a terrible junior Sailor, pushed me to be better. This made me stronger and more able to follow the proper procedures even when those above me wanted to break them.
Date: 9/8/2023
From: ETC (EXW) (SEL) Michael B. Love
Email: Michael.b.love7.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: EOD Mobile Unit 2
Comments: Thank you to all of my family, friends, mentors, shipmates, and Sailors that have helped me get to this point. You will never know how truly grateful I am.
Date: 9/8/2023
From: SFC (SS) (SEL) Alexander C. von der Linden
Email: alexvdl@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Fort Meade Former Duty Station: USS Texas (SSN 775)
Comments: I would like to thank the CWA-65 mess for welcoming me into their arms and allowing me to go through season as a current Army, former Navy guy. My time in the Navy is precious to me, and getting a chance to go through Season is something I thought I had lost out on.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: BMC (SW/AW) (SEL) JOSEPH L. PERRY
Email: JOSEPH.L.PERRY42.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NTAG PHOENIX
COMMENTS: I’d love to thank my family and all my friends from my first ship. Some of my second classes were the best damn BM’s I ever met. And my Bosn was certainly top of the line. My first ship (uss Nimitz) was the reason I stayed in, and im so glad that I did. Then I went to some other commands and then to kearsarge. That was a crazy tour there. But learned a lot, and made even more friends that ill cherish forever. Thank you to all that learned from me, while teaching me something as well.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: GMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Brad J. Westcott
Email: gorillabear3309@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS BILLINGS
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Leighann you are my rock and keep me going every day. I would also like to thank all of the amazing mentors I have had throughout my career so far who pushed me to get where I am today thank you for all the advice and guidance.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ABEC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Kristoff A. De Paz
Email: Kristoff_depaz@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS George H W Bush CVN 77
Comments: I would like to thank my camp for non-stop support; my family, my Sailors, my peers, my leaders and mentors over the years and last but not least God! This season is for all the Chiefs who sacrificed their time for my success!
Date: 9/7/2023
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joevincent Corpuz Vicente
Email: joevincent.c.Vicente.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: MSCLANTOPSUPE
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for their support and love that they have dedicated throughout my career thus far. Without them, I would not be here where I stand today. Second, I would like to thank my older sister Lovelyn who has been my counselor, mentor, advisor, and coach since day 1. She has been the older sister that I truly needed and grateful for. Last but not the least, I would like to thank all the Sailors, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs and also DIVO’s, MPA’s and CHENG’s that I have come across with and shared a bond or even just simple conversations. Those experiences and moments in my career has gotten me to this point and I am very thankful of that.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: MAC (EXW/AW)(Sel) Vanessa Townsend
Email: vnesstownsend@gmail.com
Current duty station: Commander Naval Region Japan
I’d like to thank my family and those friends I’ve met along the way who have become family, and also the Sailors who gave me purpose, their support and encouragement has meant so much. I’d also like to thank the leaders I’ve had over the years who have pushed me and believed in me sometimes more than I believed in myself.
Date: 9/7/2023
MAC(EXW/FMF/SW/AW)(SEL) David S. Smith
Email: david.s.smith27852@gmail.com
Current duty station: Commander, Navy Region Japan.
Previous Duty Station: Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Kings Bay, GA. // Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fl. I would like to thank God for strength, wisdom and traveling mercy on this journey of Life. I would like to thank my wife, kids and family for the constant belief and faith they have put in me as well as motivating me to be great. It would take forever to list the many mentors, leaders, sailors, marines, soldiers, and airmen that have had an impact in my career. I am where I am because of their help all of the way.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: MMC(SW) (SEL) Travis J. Queen
Email: queen.travis94@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR CNSG LCS JAX.
Past Duty Stations: NPTU CHARLESTON MTS-701; USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Comments: To my family, thank you for your support through my gripes and moans. To my girlfriend for whom all of this is new, your undying support is beyond belief and I cannot convey to you in words how great my passion for you is. While all the Chiefs along my path have helped mentor and develop me into who I am now, the only one I can thank more than the others is MMNCM Dan Lucas.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ISC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Blake Armentrout
Email: barme002@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for all the support through the years. Thanks to my three boys who can always put a smile on my face after the worst of days. Thanks to my entire family for supporting me and always checking in randomly even when I'm far away. A special thanks goes to my Dad, without him tricking me into going to the recruiter with the promise of a free lunch, I would not have even started my career in the Navy. Thanks for lunch Dad! I would also like to thank my mentors ISC Brian Evans, ISC Damon Southers, and ISC Noelle Nichols. I appreciate the years of guidance, mentorship, and friendship. I would not have made it this far without you and I cannot thank you enough.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: FCAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gabriel A. Rodriguez
Email: GRodriguez96@live.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Southwest
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and puppies for being my peace when Navy life got hectic. And thank you to CWO4 Miller, FCACM Ramirez, and LT Mendoza for guiding me along the way.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: LSSC(SS)(SEL) Andrew V. Trujillo
Email: andrew.v.trujillo.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Undersea Unmanned Vehicles Squadron One
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for being by my side, who believed in me all these years. I would not be the man I am today without you.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Greg N. Correia
Email: greg.correia@ddg74.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS McFaul DDG 74
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for always believing in me, my children for always being my motivation. I would also like to thank every sailor that worked under my supervision to get me to where I am now. Lastly I want to give a special thank you to all the Chiefs thank believed in me even when others didn’t.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ISC(IW/SW) (sel) Ron Velasco
Email: r_velasco84@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: Commander, Submarine Group 7
Comments: I would like to thank my family for always supporting me and giving me strength. Thank you to my past and present leaders for the mentorship, advice, and guidance. I also would like to thank all the Sailors I had the privilege of leading. This wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you!
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ADC (AW) (Sel) Kyle S. Plemenik
Email: kyle.s.plemenik.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMVAQWINGPAC
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Kayla you are my rock and keep me going every day. I would also like to thank all of the amazing mentors I have had throughout my career so far who pushed me to get where I am today thank you for all the advice and guidance.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) LEON A. SPOSARI
Email: lsposari@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: 4th Reconnaissance BN/H&S Co San Antonio, TX/4th CEB
Comments: Thank you to my family for always standing by me and supporting me in everything I do. The Marines and Sailors that helped me get to this point. Your willingness to lead, follow, mentor and support is a large part of my success.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: PSC(EXW)(SEL) Kitara M. Byerly
Email: kitaragt@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Austin, TX / SEVENTH Naval Construction Regiment (7NCR) Gulfport MS.
Comments: It is incredible to be here with my fellow Selectees. I am very grateful for those that have gone before me. I will strive daily to do my best; leading my team to accomplish the mission, fulfilling the role of Chief and honoring those that have gone before me. Dedicating this journey to all my mentors and to MCC Linda Andreoli, always brilliant, always positive there was a way, thank you.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ADC(AW) (SEL) Kevin Joseph Slawinski
Email: k.slawinski85@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola Last Duty Station: HSM-46
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife Natasha, you have been my rock and many times throughout my 20 year career, the only support system that was there for me. To my kids, watching you boys grow up has pushed me to better myself so I could be the best role model for you. To my supportive shipmates, thank you for making me a better leader everyday. Without you there would not be an ADC(SEL) Slawinski. Last but certainly not least, thank you ADC Cody "Bear" Jarrett, you have shown me from the first day we met what kind of Chief I want to be. You have set the bar high but with dedication and hard work I know that I will exceed your expectations.
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ISC(EXW/NAC/AW)(SEL) Timothy C. Miller
Email: Tim.C.Miller@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: Locally at NRC Whidbey Island / Cross-Assigned to CPT 90, FT. Meade, MD
Comments: It was God who got me here, working through various people from my beginning Active Duty career and now into my Reserve Career. Without the pushing and prodding of many wonderful men and women before me - I would not be here. And without the patience and support of my lovely wife Grace, and the patience and joy of my children - and many others - I would not be here through Season. Romans 8:28
Date: 9/7/2023
From: ITC (Sel) JuliusViktor Q. Aquino
Email: juliusaquino0205@att.net
Current Duty Station: IWTCSD
Comments: Thank you to everyone who supported and believed in me throughout my career.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: LNC(AW/SCW)(SEL) Anthony D. Mata
Email: Anthony.d.mata4.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: RLSO WESTPAC BROFF DIEGO GARCIA
Comments: I wish to thank all the Sailors that have allowed me to lead them and become who I am today. I would also like to thank my mentors BCMS Didier, LNCM White, and countless others that have continued to motivate me along the way. Thank you!
Date: 9/6/2023
From: QMC(Sel)(SW) Danielle Rene Contreras
Email: Danielle.contreras@ddg125.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Jack H Lucas(DDG125)
Comments: I’d like to thank my family and the support I’ve received from my chains of command along the way for always pushing me to be better. Thank you!
Date: 9/6/2023
From: MCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Katarzyna Z. Kobiljak
Email: Katarzyna.z.kobiljak.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific, Ford Island, Hawaii.
Comments: I would like to thank my kids and all my friends for the continuous support. I want to say thank you to all my chiefs, who taught me many important lessons, both: the Navy and life.
Date: 9/6/2023
FROM: ABFC (AW/SW) (Sel) Willie Vick Jr.
Email: wvick28@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NATTC ABFC C School
COMMENTS: First I want to thank my wife and kids for the tremendous support and sacrifice. And to all my mentors and all of my Sailors for every ounce of support.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: ETC(SW/IW/AW)(Sel) Phillip Wicker
Email: spikexphil@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: ATG Norfolk Past Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), NCTS Bahrain, ATG Norfolk, USS Wasp (LHD-1), USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)
Comments: This is for my wife BB and our little pack. They're proud of me even when I am not proud of myself. Thank you to all of the many Chiefs I have worked with who put up with my wild shenanigans, mentored, and trained me. Without guidance and sometimes intervention I would not be serving along side all of you.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Laurence Marcos Bueno
Email: laurence.bueno@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMSUBLANT PREVIOUS CSD5-UR&D USS COLORADO SSN 788
Comments: Thank you to THE ANAV Corder helped improve my quality of life making me want to stay on for deployment and ultimately reenlist for longer. Thank you to my first Chief ETVC Tony Doran 4.5 years together was the best first Chief I could've asked for.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) HUMBERTO HUERTA JR
Email: humberto.huerta2.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NAVWAR CYBR MID | NAVWAR RESERVE PROGRAM (NWRP)
Comments: I want to thank everyone who played a crucial role in helping me achieve this milestone in my naval career. Without the support my peers, junior sailors, leadership, mentors, friends and family, this achievement would not been possible. There are too many of you to list of but know my gratitude knows no bounds. I do want to thank a few by name who saw something in me that I didn't see in myself during my darkest times: GSCS Sadueste (Retired), BMCM Fahey (Retired), AOC Henry (Retired), BMCS Smith (Retired), and YNC Castro (Retired). Thank you in helping me see what I could be and the difference I could make in return. Lastly, I want to acknowledge those who have been the most positive and influential forces in my life. Your impact on me is immeasurable, and I will forever be indebted to you. Thank you!
Date: 9/6/2023
FROM: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Christopher Torres
Email: christopher.torres@lsd48.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS ASHLANDS LSD-48
COMMENTS: First I want to thank all of my sailors for allowing me to lead with trial and error.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Amanda C. Barton
Email: amanda.barton115@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Austin. TX Past Duty Stations: NMTSC Fort Sam Houston, Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 (MWSS-274), and Naval Hospital Guam.
Comments: Thank you to my husband, friends, mentors, and all the Sailors who helped me get to this point. I owe it all to you!
Date: 9/6/2023
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Caleb S. Miller
Email: Caleb.Miller@ddg102.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: DDG 102 USS Sampson Past Duty Stations: CG71 Cape St. George and SWRMC San Diego, CA.
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief that kicked me in the right direction. I never thought about what you were doing for me till I made it to this place right now. I’ve had a rough beginning in the navy, but there was always those who believed and saw the potential in me, that I did not. Without that I wouldn’t be here today. Thank you.
Date: 9/6/2023
From: RPC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Kenneth M. Burling
Email: kenneth.burling@lcc19.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Blue Ridge LCC 19
Comments: Thank you to all of those who supported and believed in me.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Dennis E McCree
Email: dennismccre26@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Denver/NMCB 22Past Duty Stations:NMCB4, 31stSRG,NMCB28,
Comments: I would like to thank God, through him all things are possible. To my wife and family, thank you for your love and support. To my Chiefs,sailors, and friends, thank you for your encouragement, wisdom, and honesty.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: BMC(SW/AW/SCW)(SEL) Cheryl A. SHAW
Email: cherylann87@gmail.com
Current duty station: ATG MID PAC
Comments: It's very long, never ending road to success. This is a huge milestone in my path and I wouldn't be here without the amazing mentors and support over had through my 18 years. I owe this to you all and the amazing Sailors that I've had the privilege to lead.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: SBC (SWCC) (SEL) Kyle S. Meece
Email: meece5352@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCR Austin, TX
Comments. Thank you to my family, friends and mentors in the Navy who have supported me throughout my journey.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: STGC (SW/AW) (SEL) Curtis W. Fisher
Email: cfish79@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit / NTAG Northern Plains Previous Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain, PCU Lyndon B. Johnson, NOPF DN, USS Bainbridge, USS Leyte Gulf, USS San Jac into.
Comments: I would like to thank my teachers in leadership, BMC Garland Graves, RET. , STGCM Greg Nordin, you two were the cornerstone of career, and taught me what true mentorship is about. To STGCS Chaos, who taught me to forward the command mission. To the numerous STGs I have trained and lead, you made my job a whole lot easier. Thanks also goes to my wife and kids, without their love and support I would have nothing. Thank you.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: AMEC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Jeremy D. Martinelli
Email: jeremydeanmartinelli@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Austin, TX Previous Duty Stations: VFA-192, NAS Kingsville, TX, VFA-154
Comments: Congratulations to all FY24 Selects! Thank you to ATC Mat Webber, AMEC Bethany Kovach, AOCS Laura Wichtoski, AEC Dustin Dickinson, AMCS Ron Harris, AOCS Mark Crocker, AMCS Katrina Thomson, ADC Dave Price, ATCS Andrew Moench. Many thanks to the many 13B work centers!
Date: 9/5/2023
From: HMC(AW)(SEL) Susan C. Gullett
Email: susan.c.gullett.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty Station: NRC Austin
Comments:Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my various duty stations.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: ACC (AW/SW) (SEL) Zachary S. Barnes
Email: zsbarnes18@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola FL
Comments: First off thank you to all the Sailors that helped me to get here. Thank you to my family for making this journey enjoyable!
Date: 9/5/2023
From: AEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Matthew D. Pitchford
Email: m.pitchford08@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: STRKFITRON NINE SEVEN
Comments: First off Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters out there who made it this year. Thank you to everyone who have worked for and with me to get me to this point. I humbly accept the challenges to strengthen me this season.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: CTTC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Matthew A. Nichols
Email: matthew.a.nichols22.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Information Warfare Training Command San Diego Site Yokosuka
Comments: First off Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters out there who made it this year. Thank you to everyone who have worked for and with me to get me where I am now and to those who I have worked for I accept your challenge.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: BMC (SW/IW) (SEL) Emmanuel K. Morgan
Email: Emmanuel.morgan@lhd5.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Arlington LPD 24
Comments: First I want to thank all of my sailors for allowing me to lead with trial and error. Lastly, I would like to thank all of my mentors and leaders for showing me the way.
Date: 9/5/2023
From: ITC(SEL) Brandon J. Soricelli
Email: brandon.soricelli@lcc19.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)
Comments: I would like to give a shout out to ITC Dowz who worked hand and hand with me during my first sea tour and set me up for success from there on.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: GMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Cheyenne Adrian Ritter
Email: ritterca95@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106) Past duty stations: USS MASON (DDG 87), ATG San Diego, LCS Crew 218, USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112), and NMC Diego Garcia
Comments: Thank you to all of my family members, mentors, shipmates, and Sailors that have helped me get to this point. You will never know how truly grateful I am.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: MAC(Sel) Ryan Scott Gray
Email: ryangray814@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MCSFBn Kings Bay, GA.
Comments: Thank you to my Wife, Family, Friends, Mentors, Sailors, and Service members for providing love, support, and determination. You all have a sliver of this accomplishment and I thank you for allowing me to be in this position. God bless!
Date: 09/4/2023
From: DCC (SW) (SEL) Jolisa J. Johnson
Email: Lisajo_17@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: SWOS Norfolk
Comments:  Thank you to my Family for your support and the Chiefs that guided me along the way! I owe it all to you!
Date: 9/4/2023
Name: HMC(SEL)(FMF/SW/IW/AW) Henson A. Chiong
Email: Henson.Chiong@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)
Comments: Thank you to everyone that had led me to this point, it’s now my turn to do the same. I owe it!
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Mathew W. Gneiting
Email: matgneiting@gmail.com
Current duty station: NOTU Cape Canaveral Previous duty station: USS Santa Fe (SSN763)
Comments: Thanks to those who have picked me, dusted me off and set me going again. The ANAVs that tought me their ways and let me run. The multiple friends that left the navy due to one reason or another but showed me there is always more than one way to do everything. The Chiefs that would always back me.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ABFC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Martin Tay
Email: kojotm@me.com
Current Duty Station: CVN-71 USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT PREVIOUS COMMANDS: CVN-75 USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, NRD ATLANTA, CVN 68 USS NIMITZ, CVN 72 USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
COMMENTS: Praise be to the Most High. Without him, I wouldn’t be here. Thank you Lord my personal savior. To my family who continue to endure my long periods of absence due to the nations call of duty. Thank you. ABCM Moore, ABFCS Desoto and ABFCS Gaxiola and ABHC Gibson; a special thanks to you all for the trust and mentorship. And last but not the least is a special thanks to all who have impacted my career one way or another over the years. A special thanks to all my sailors. THANK YOU
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ABFC(SW)(SEL) Zachary DeVinney
Email: devinneyzd@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC, Pensacola Previous Duty Stations: Naval Beach Unit SEVEN, NAVSUP FLCSI Sigonella, NAVSUP FLCSI Souda Bay.
Comments: Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me!
Date: 9/4/2023
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Rasha Johana Urtecho
Email: rashau_2005@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: DDG-65 BENFOLD
COMMENTS: I owe it all to my family, my son and Genuine Husband, they are my rock and reason for pushing myself, I know I have their support and it allows me to strive for more, I try to make them proud every day. Also, thanks to OSC Evangelina Newton and CSCS Steven Smith who have been mentoring me and continue to do so today. Thank you for always making time for me, keeping it real 100% of the time, and having patience with me as I grow.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ENC(SW/AW) (Sel) Larry M. Price
Email: larrtprice@gmail.com
Current duty station: MESG-1 TEU
Comments: Thank you to my family for the year of support and the many Chief that have guided me thought my career. ENCS CORRAL, MMCS Carrillo
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ABHC(SEL) Akindele A. Akinola
Email: akinolaakindele2@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS George H.W Bush (CVN77). Past Duty Station: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River MD.
Comments: To God almighty for the grace, my wife and kids for the sacrifices you all made. Also for all my past and present leaders and Sailors thank you all.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Michael G. Bowers
Email: michaelnavyma@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Station Great Lakes
Comments: Thanks to all of my mentors, peers, and junior Sailors who kept me afloat during the hardest times. I owe it all to you!
Date: 9/4/2023
From: RPC(SW)(SEL) Mauricio Melo
Email: melagoras@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC, Pensacola Previous Duty Stations: NAVCENT, USS Germantown (LSD 42), NSA Bethesda
Comments: Thank to our Lord for giving me the opportunity to serve in the World's greatest Navy. Thanks to my wife Laura and my family for walking with me on this journey. Thanks to my Chiefs, Ryan, Patty, Richard, and countless more for believing in me and providing me good advice. Thanks to my shipmates for believing in me.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Marcus D. Hill Jr.
Email: marcus.d.hilljr@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC 29 Palms
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for without him, none of this would be possible. I have relied on faith, family and Sailors all around as a whole. The real me has never been different. I am who I am and for that, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to display myself. Next, I’d like to thank my family. My wonderful fiancée Vondie, my children TJ, Taryn, Keelan, Cayden and Tristan and our support system of family and friends for making this team effort happen. Next, I’d like to thank my Sailors. Without you, none of this is possible. Countless hours put in and dedication put this into play. You are a major piece of this selection. To my mentors, THANK YOU! Your guidance pushed the right buttons and pushed me in this direction. To my peers, THANK YOU! The teamwork that it took incrementally was worth it. Tough times and tough people built this up into play. To my leadership, THANK YOU! That steadying force guided and helped mold me into the select that I am. I am forever grateful and humble to be here. Thank you everybody for everything and pouring into not only myself but my family as well.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: ITC(SEL) Duc Gia Duong
Email: kni2dren@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NOPF WI USS Ashland DISA Europe USS Blue Ridge
Comments: None
Date: 9/4/2023
From: CWTC(IW/SCW)(SEL) Travis L. Meyer
Email: tl.meyer5414@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: I would first like to thank CMDCM Alonso Cadena as a career long mentor. Thank you to my wife who has supported me throughout the years in so many ways. I thank CWTCS Adam Overman and CWTCS Tristen Hendricks for my initial development as a CWT. Lastly, I wish to thank CWTCS Juan Hernandez, LT Patrick McMahon, CWTCS Ron Judy, and CWTCS Amanda Phillips for my continued growth as a leader over the past few years.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Mitch K. Ferdinand
Email: fernmitch@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: CNSS-5 Manama, Bahrain
Comment: I would like to think my Parents and sisters for being my support system throughout my journey. To my newborn baby girl, for you I will continue to work even harder to make sure if give you the best things in life.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: MAC(EXW) (SEL) Kevin Hehrer
Email: kevin.hehrer@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSA Bahrain Previous Duty Stations: Subase New London, SWFPAC, NAS Fallon, MSRON-4, NSA Bahrain, HM-14.
Comment: I would like to thank all those who helped me get here, especially my wife Trish, my children and my family.
Date: 9/4/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Jenise T. Collier
Email: jenise.collier@ddg114.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: DDG 114 USS RALPH JOHNSON, JA. Past Duty Stations: LHD-1 USS WASP, RTC GRTLKS
Comments: I learned from FCC Beavers "while you're pouting someone else is out there studying". You can expect me to work with what I got, HMC Chism taught me "you can't always get a dream team". You can expect I value time, FORCM (RET) Twiford taught me on frocking day "Prepare for chief". You can expect from me help where ever help is needed, OSCS Deason taught me "if you can make an impact on a small scale you definitely make one on a big scale". You can expect for me the representation and endless possibilities. Ralph Johnson Females Taught me "Seeing one more female in the mess, now I know it's possible". But most importantly you can expect me to be the change I want to see. CDMCM Joseph taught me “once you see how you don’t want to be you’ll know exactly who you are”
Date: 9/4/2023
From: CTIC(IW/SG)(SEL) Ted D. Briese
Email: tedbriese@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii
Comments: Without my wife of 12 years, I would not have made it this far. She makes every challenge worth it.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: ASC(AW/SW) (SEL) Bryce Christenson
Email: spud8623@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CVN 76 USS Ronald Reagan Yokosuka, Japan. Past Duty Stations: NBC ALF San Clemente Island; LHD 6 USS Bonhomme Richard; CTF 67 Det AIMD Sigonella; CVN 72 USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: To my loving wife, Angelika, I can never thank you enough for being my rock on the good days and too many of the bad!
Date: 9/3/2023
From: SWC(Sel) Zachary Styer
Email: zbstyer@gmail.com
Duty Station: NRC Memphis/ NMCB 14 Past Duty Stations : NMCB 28, NMCB 15
Comments: Shoutout to my amazing wife and my Family. I could not have made it this far without them. I would like to thank all of my fellow seabees and shipmates for your support. Lastly, I would like to thank all of my leadership past / present and mentors who are in this community who believed in me and have elevated me to this vast opportunity. I will remember to put my Seabees and Sailors first. Very Gateful to be here.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Jason L. Funk
Email: jason.funk80@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMDESRON SEVEN Singapore.
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all of the amazing sailors who have contributed a piece to my career so far. I have learned alot from everyone around me and I will continue to use those teachings in the future. To my amazing wife, you have been such a strong foundation, supportive and loving. I wouldn't be here right now if i didn't have you in my life. I love you so much. To my 3 daughters, I am proud of the young women you are all becoming and i can't wait to see what the future holds for all of you.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: CWTC(IW)(SEL) Aaron D.G. Matthies
Email: georgiaboy2005@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola.
Past Duty Stations: USS Los Angeles (SSN-688), NIOC Norfolk, NCDOC.
Comments: To my beautiful wife, you are so amazing in every way. I wouldn't be here without your love and support. To my kids, I love you with everything I am. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you. To my mentor thank you for pushing me and never letting me quit. To all the chiefs I have had the pleasure of serving with, thank you for shaping and guiding me to this point.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: NCC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Richard I. McFarland
Email: ianmcfarland83@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VP-9
Comments: Thank you to my family for your support all these years and big thanks to YNSCM Gary White and NCCM Laura Rudy!
Date: 9/3/2023
From: ETC(AW)(SEL) JOSHUA N. FLETCHER
Email: joshuafletcher63@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Thank you to my Family! and those Chiefs I had help guide me along the way!
Date: 9/3/2023
From: CWTC(SEL) Spencer N. Cross
Email: spencer.n.cross@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comment: Would love to thank Master Chief Avila, Shelmire and Tonglet, Senior Chief Whitney, Arnal, Sheffield, and Chiefs Holland, Avila, Cox, Janice, Costlow, and countless others who have helped guide my career.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: ATC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Justin Z. Taylor
Email: jztaylor9@gmail.com
Duty station: FRCMA Oceana
Comments: Congratulations to all other selectees who made it! I would also like to thank my family, past supervisors, and peers. It's because of them I've come this far.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: HMC(Sel) Kelvin O’Neal Reynard Jr
Email: docreynard09@gmail.com
Duty station: USS San Antonio LPD17
Comments: None
Date: 9/3/2023
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Erick J. Ceniceros
Email: ceni2011@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: LPD 17 Uss San Antonio Norfolk, VA. Past Duty Stations: CVN-73, COMNAVSURFLANT, LHD-2, TTF BANGOR
Comments: To my amazing wife, you have been such a strong foundation, supportive and loving. I love you so much. To my son, everyday I'm always proud of you and every second that I'm with you are the best times of my life. To my mom and dad, thank you for being such amazing parents and made me the man that I've become. To my Uncle Bob, you've always supported me throughout this entire career and I'm happy that you're involved as well and I thank you for it. To all the SAILORS that helped me reached this achievement and become who I am, I salute and thank you fellow shipmates. I'm always there for you all.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: CWTC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Kenneth R. Lein
Email: Bloodhound904@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Georgia
Comments: Most importantly I would like to thank my wife of 17 years Krystle, my two boys Dallas and Gabriel, and my beautiful daughter Kaelynn.
Chiefs that helped me get here: So many to list, the good ones know who they are, and the ones I didn't like still taught me lessons as well.
Date: 9/3/2023
From: GySgt CPO (SEL) Ricardo Schebesta
Email: Ricardoschebesta@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Headquarters Battalion, 2D MarDiv, Camp Lejeune North Carolina.
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughters as well as the countless Honorable Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and the most Exalted Command Master Chief Cox for their continued faith and investment in my continued learning and growing as not just a Marine leader but as an individual.
Date: 09/3/23
From: FTC(SS)(SEL) Sean P Rocole
Email: sean.rocole@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Recruit Training Command Great Lakes 2022-present Previous Duty Stations: USS NEVADA (SSBN 733 GOLD) 2010-2015, RTC Great Lakes 2015-2018, USS NEVADA (SSBN 733 GOLD) 2018-2022.
Comments: I would like to thank my loving wife Breann, and my beautiful children Colin and Brielle. Additionally, are many mentors I have had along the way and I wont list them all, however here are some; MMCM(SS) Steve Rauch USN ret, FTCM(SS) Jeffrey Barnes, FTCM(SS) Troy Leonard USN ret, FTCS(SS) Adam Shreim, FTCS(SS) Sean Goodner, FTC(SS) Thomas Shenefield USN ret, MMCM(SS) Will Collins, and so many more, thank you for your guidance and mentorship.
Date: 09/3/23
From: AOC(Sel)(AW/SW) Lamar A Gaymon
Email: slim803757@gmail.com
Current Duty station: NALC AMMO PAC
Comments: Thank you so much!
Date: 09/02/23
From: STSC(SEL) Jordan Brickley
Email: jj_hmr@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: PHNSY and IMF
Comments: I would like to thank my FTC Browning who helped me along the way and guided me
Date: 09/02/23
From: HTC (SW/SCW/AW) (sel)Benjamin H. Nablo
Email: cnnablo@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Mason Past duty stations: CNSS-14, USS Iwo Jima, PWD Kitsap, NMCB 74
Comments: None
Date: 09/02/23
From: ITSC(SS)(SEL) Brandon K. Torrence
Email: bt_torrence@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS NEBRASKA (Blue)
Comments: I would like to thank my Wife Lashante, my kids Shanndon, Shaunna and Shaelynn! For their love, support and understanding. Shout out to my sponsors Jose and David. The whole CPO Mess of NEBRASKA Blue. The Chiefs that helped me get here: Chris, Ben, Daxx, Rusty, Tim, James, Gordon, Dougie and DK. Thankful for all my sailors that didn't cause me to hate life and made work easier.
Date: 09/02/23
From: HMC(FMF/SW)(SEL) Luna D. Clarke
Email: luna.dclarke@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: LS Co.,CLR-45, 4th MLG
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support that has led me up to this point. To my junior sailors that helped me grow and the many mentors who that set me up for success and always there when I needed advice and guidance.
Date: 09/02/23
From: NCC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Chinedu M. Darlington
Email: chin.darlington@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: I would like to thank my family both with me and back on the east coast. So many people through my years in the Navy have given me so much good mentorship that brought be here today but just to name a few, NCCM Brown, NCCS Wilson, NCCS Limage, MMC Pollydore, and NCC(Ret) Carter, thank you so much and to all those I didn’t mention, thank you, with you and my family this would not be a reality!
Date: 09/02/23
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) DEVIN DENTON
Email: devin.denton@lsd46.navy.mil
Current Duty station: USS Tortuga: Past Duty Stations : MARMC, USS SAN JACINTO, USS FRANK CABLE
Comments: None
Date: 09/02/23
Name: AMC (SEL) Deena M. Gaines
Email: kuehm0687@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CNATTU New River 2020 - Present) Past Duty Stations: AIMD Bahrain (2017- 2020) VRC-40 (2013 - 2016) USS Essex/USS Bonhomme Richard (2010 - 2013).
Comment's: Some of the few are MMC Torres, MMC Castillo, ENC Neville, ASC Patterson, ATC Ballog, ADC Garlen, ADC Edge, ASCS GaudGaud, AMC Gonzo, AZC Jackson, LSC Elazegui, ASCS Boatber to name a few. Too many to list for those that helped me get here but I am very grateful.
Date: 09/02/23
Name: ISC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Alexander Fraser
Email: fraseraj4@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS STOCKDALE DDG-106
Comments: I would like to thank CDR(Ret) Sean Jarvis for always encouraging me to be a master of my craft. I would also like to thank ISCS Randy Williams for guiding me as a First Class to understand the bigger picture and leadership is something you have to work on every day. Lastly, I would like to thank my wife Alice who has been by my side from day one and encourages me to be better and challenges me to do so.
Date: 09/02/23
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Paul Anthony St.James
Email: pastjames20@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS San Antonio LPD-17
Comments: if there are any questions please let me know.
Date: 09/02/23
From: ISC(SEL) Neal Yeryar Andis
Email: andis.neal@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Stockdale
Comments: Thankful for all of the leadership and mentorship it took to get here. Thank you to my Sailors that helped me achieve so much and keep me going every day. Lastly, thank you to my wife Katie, I love you more than anything and you are my hero.
Date: 09/02/23
From: CWTC (Sel) (IW/EXW)Leroy Hatcher
Email: Leroyjhatcher@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas NIOC Georgia NEIC NCDOC
Comments: I’d like to thank my wife Alanna who has been taking care of the homefront so that I could buckle down and pursue making Chief and every single Chief I’ve ever worked with because in one way or another they have helped me get to where I am. Currently in between duty stations for schooling in Pensacola.
Date: 09/02/23
Name: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Yanneris I. Feliz
Email: yfeliz06@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS San Antonio (LPD 17)
Comment: I like to begin by thanking my dad. I wouldn't have the opportunity to enlist in the Navy if he had not come to this country in search of a better life for his children. I'm grateful for all the great leaders I've had through my 13 years of service, which are quite a lot. I've used much of what I learned from them for my own toolbox. In part, I'm grateful for the not-so-great leaders I've had because I also learned what type of leader I don't desire to be. Lastly, all the Sailors that I've worked with who continue to never quit; I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them. Thank you! To my sons, you both are the reason I continue to push through.
Date: 09/02/23
From: CPO (SEL) Joshua J. Haish (GySgt/USMC)
Email: Haishj10@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: 1st Battalion 8th Marines.
Past Duty Stations: Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines, School of Infantry-West, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines
Comments: I would like to thank my family for the continued support which allows me to maximize my efforts at work to take care of those around me while accomplishing the mission at hand.
Date: 09/02/23
From: CWTC(IW)(SEL) Jonathan O. Wheeler
Email: wheelerjon696@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my fiancée Lori for all of her support, my sponsor Gio for all the taxes he's paid and will continue to pay, as well as the Chiefs that helped me get here: Fred, JB, Byron, Brett, Michael, Mike, and Chara just to name a few. Last but not least all my Sailors that helped me grow and made me look good along the way.
Date: 09/02/23
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Timothy R Doe
Email: timdoe07@gmail.com
Current Duty station: PHNSY&IMF Past Duty Stations : DDG 117,SERMC,CVN 74
Comments: None
Date: 09/02/23
From: HTC (SW/EXW) (SEL)Andrew T. Hays
Email: h82lose74z@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Devastator MCM-6 (20-present) Past Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable AS40 (08-12) ARCO ARDM-5 (12-13) BUD/s (13-14) USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 (14-17) Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 (17-20)
Comment's: Too many to list for those that helped me get here, I'm very grateful for all.
Date: 09/02/23
From: GMC(EXW)(SEL) Collin Arthur Vlazny
Email: Collin.a.vlazny.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty station: NMCLANT Det Bahrain Past Duty Stations : NCHB-1, NSWC PHD Det White Sands
Comments: None
Date: 09/02/23
From: CTTC (SW) (Sel) Trevor R. Feinberg
Email: comnavplumron@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Ralph Johnson(DDG-114)Previous duty stations include USS Benfold(DDG-65) and IWTC Corry Station
Comments: Huge shout out to Richard Samek and Joshua Mathison. Without them I would never be in the position I am today!
Date: 09/01/23
From: ETC(SEL) (SW/IW/EXW) Michael A. Driggers
Email: michael.a.driggers16@gmail.com
Current Station: OPNAV Previous Stations: USS BULKELEY, NCTAMS LANT, MSRON FOUR
Comments: None
Date: 09/01/23
From: CTRC(IW/SS/SW)(Sel) Adam J. Plumley
Email: comnavplumron@gmail.com
Current Duty station: CWMA-61 Ft. Meade, MD Previous Commands: NCDOC/552 CPT, CG-62 USS CHANCELLORSVILLE
Comments: A very, very humble thank you to all of my mentors and leaders that got me here, especially CWO3 Ryan M. Arnold (f. CTTC) who taught me the importance of staying true to myself, and my family; All while being able to be present and engaged with the Sailors I'm responsible for, and to.
Date: 09/01/23
From: ICC(Sel)(SW) Vernell Clerkley
Email: vernellclerkley@gmail.com
Current Duty station: USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee Previous Commands: Great Lakes Combat Systems, USS Pearl Harbor
Comments: Thank you for the support and all the help LTJG Goodenough, LTJG Tyree, CWO5 Davis, Master Chief Perras, ICCS Valdez, ICC Allbrition, ICC Cyr, ICC Wilbert, ICC(Sel) Cohen, ICC Copeland, ETCS Bailey, , ETC Stricken, ETC Toups, FCC Bastes, GMC Odea, ITC Stillman.
Date: 9/1/2023
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Anthony A Clark
Email: itsjusttony87@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Little Rock 9 (LCS 9) Previous Duty Station: USS Sioux City (LCS 11)
Comments: Huge thank you to the Sioux City and Little Rock Chiefs Mess for their knowledge, guidance, and accountability. MAC Lotson (Ret.), FCCS Turner (Ret.), and my mentor FCCS Carlisle… I appreciate y’all; and of course, to my mother Susan, my beautiful wife Donna, and daughter Pinay, holding it down on the home front so I can put the work in to get here, your support is what got us here!
Date: 09/01/23
From: MAC(SW/AW)(Sel) Chase Robert Campbell
Email: Chase.Campbell90@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCIS Middle East Field Office-Threat Mitigation Unit Previous Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), NAS Oceana, CNATTU Norfolk, HSC-9/HS-3
Comments: First and Foremost, I would like to thank my husband, Johnny, who for the last four years has supported and pushed me to strive for more. Next, I would like to thank (in no particular order) MAC Finley, MAC Almon, MACS Price, MACM Limon, CDR Colvin, LCDR Harville, MACS Warms, MACM Thomas, MAC Cosmetorres, MACS Hausman, MACS Mathews, MACS Allen, MAC Deane, MAC Alderete, MAC Merril, CMDCM Murray, HMCM Mabile, HMCM Whiting, ADCS Figallo, ADCS Monical, AMC Haney, and AMC Vinas. You all have provided me with your counsel, taught me lessons personally and professionally, and provided me with the perspective needed to get me to this point and I cannot thank you all enough!
Date: 09/01/23
From: ITC(Sel)(IW/AW) Wendy A Maxon
Email: w.maxon@proton.me
Current Duty station: VFC-111, Key West, FL Previous Commands: JSOC, NAVWAR SFA, EUCOM Jac 0592, CSG 4
Comments: Thank you so much!
Date: 09/01/23
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Dustin Tate Henschel
Email: dustin.henschel@outlook.com
Current Duty station: NAS Lemoore Past Duty Stations : USS Ronald Reagan, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Comments: None
Date: 09/01/23
From: ITC(IW/AW) (SEL) Caleb Dickerson
Email: caleb.s.dickerson.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NCTAMS PAC 2016-2019, USS Ronald Reagan 2019-2023, NAVIODET Korea 2023-current
Comments: I want to think ITCS Cody Conerly. My mentor, my LCPO, and the man that taught me how to become a leader. I owe you more than you know. Thank you for everything!
Date: 09/01/23
From: FCAC(SW/AW)(Sel) Emerson J Lockett
Email: emerson.lockett@ddg118.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DANIEL INOUYE (DDG 118) Previous Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM (CG 54), USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57)
Comments: Congrats to all the Class 130 Selectees. I would like to thank all the friends and family I had or made along the way: FCACS Rivera, FCACS Stone, FCACS Mattox, ETCM Panlaqui, CWO2 Mitchell, FCACS Bartlett, FCAC Johnson, ENS Hardy, FCAC Brooks, FCAC Parker, ENS Gornto. Just to name a few. The support is greatly appreciated.
Date: 09/01/23
From: ABHC (AW/SW) (SEL) MCKINLEY MARTIN
Email: Mckinley.martin@cvn76.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for her support, my Sons Marcus and Malcolm, my parents, mentors, leaders and junior Sailors.
Date: 9/1/2023
From:EMC(SW/AW/SCW)(Sel)CHARLES FEELEY
Email: emonfeeley99@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS DEVASTATOR MCM6 ACU4 NRD NY ACB2 USS BATAAN LHD5
Cpomments: I want to thank my family they have dealt with me being gone and have always made life easier for me. I couldn't have done it without them. Also want to thank everyone that I served with each person had some type of affect on my career.
Date: 9/1/2023
From: STGC(Sel) Mallory Crespo
Email: mcrespo2686@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMDESRON9
Comments: I would like to stay connected with my class mates and as well connect with others.
Date: 9/1/2023
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) RYAN INAMARGA NAVARRA
Email: NAVARRA.R12@GMAIL.COM
Current Duty Station: DESTROYER SQUADRON SEVEN
Comments: I would like to thank my grand parents, parents, and siblings, my wife and daughters, mentors, and peers.
Date: 9/1/23
From: PSC (Sel) Myron Goins
Email: myronokc@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMDESRON9
Comments: I would like to stay connected with my class mates and as well connect with others.
Date:08/31/2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Matthew Wagner
Email: mattwagner21@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: 3d Battalion, 6th Marines Previous Duty Stations: NMRTC Great Lakes, 1st Medical Battalion, NMCSD Balboa.
Comments: First I want to thank my wife and son who are always by my side. There are so many Chiefs that have influenced me to this point in my career and want to thank them all. Thank you to all the Sailors I have worked along side, I wouldn’t be here without you. Thanks you everybody for all the support.
Date: 8/31/23
From: ABFC(AW/SW) (Sel) NORBERTO L RIEGO DE DIOS
Email: NORBERTO.RIEGODEDIOS@CVN68.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
Comments: I would like to thank God for this opportunity. My family and friends who believed and prayed for me. And for the mentors, both civilian and military.
Date: 8/31/23
From: QMC (SW) (SEL) BASIM ADIB
Email: BASIM.ADIB@DDG116.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: USS THOMAS HUDNER DDG 116
Comment: None
DATE: 8/31/2023
FROM: LSC (Sel) Vladimir Guzman
Email: vladiessa@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Electronic Attack Weapons School
Comments: Thanks to my family for the continued support they gave me. I want to thank all my chiefs who inspired me, motivated me to get to this point and be better for other, which help me get where I’m today.
Date: 8/31/23
From: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) RICARDO ALBERTO STRONG
Email: ricardo.a.strong@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: US FLEET FORCES COMMAND
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and son for being super supportive throughout my career. I would also like to give special shout outs to CTTCS Brandon Barney and CTRC Joshua Connor for guiding me when I needed it the most.
Date: 8/31/23
From: MAC(EXW) (Sel) Matthew Anthoney Walker
Email: walkerma1981@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MESG-2 Det Bahrain
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors from the submarine community that demonstrated deck plate leadership everyday!! I also want to thank the MA community for allowing me to learn and fail at the same time. I am thankful for all the good and bad because it made me who I am.
Date: 8/31/2023
From: GMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Justin T. Stice
Email: Justinstice39@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Little Rock 9 (LCS 9) Previous Duty Station: USS Sioux City (LCS 11)
Comments: First and foremost thank you to my loving family. They are my everything and without them there is no way I’d have been able to get to here today. Also I would like to give a shout out to all the Chiefs, active and retired, who over the years took their time to teach me, guide me, and mold me into the Sailor I am today. Most noticeably GMC(ret) Argo, GMC(ret) Carpenter, MACM(ret) Burden, and GMC(ret) Daesch. Thank you, I hope to make you guys proud and to continue to pass on the years of knowledge and wisdom you’ve passed to me to the Sailors of tomorrow’s Navy.
Date: 08/31/23
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Justin L. McLain
Email: justin.mclain@lcs9.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Little Rock UDA USS Beloit
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Brittany for sacrificing so much time to support me. You have been a blessing to stay by my side through all the long days, late nights and the deployments. I would not be here today if it was not for the love and support from you, Maddison and Marshall. My parents for motivating me and to keep the drive going gets tough but I know where to call when I need to recalibrate. To the past Chiefs and Senior Chiefs that I have served with thank you for trusting in me and guiding me in the right direction. EMC Booth, ENS Sookbir, NCC Dagget, MMC Tarango, GSCS Mims(Ret), GSCS Daniels and GSCS Srednicki, GSEC Lydon and GSEC Jacobi and The Chief’s Mess on the Little Rock.
Date: 08/31/23
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) STEVEN WORDEN
Email: stevenworden95@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NAVIOCOM COLORADO
Comments: I would like to thank my partner and family for believing in me on days that I did not. I would also like to thank my sailors, peers and mentors for supporting me and giving me advice throughout my career. I would not be here if it weren't for all of you!!
Date: 08/31/23
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Blake DuBose
Email: blake.dubose@ddg74.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Assault Craft Unit Four. TAD to USS McFaul (DDG 74)
Comments: I just wanted to thank my current Chief TMC Eads for all of his advice and support over the past year. Though this is a time of transition which while difficult can be overcome. I also don’t think I could be here without the support of my Mother and Father. So thank you!
Date: 8/29/23
From: MMC (SW/AW)(SEL) James Smith
Email: james.smith@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: I am extremely proud of the fact that I was selected for Chief Petty Officer, however I cannot say that this is an individual accomplishment. I have taken with me lessons and observations from many great Chiefs that I have worked under. To the Chief I strive to be most, thank you MMCS Forbes for putting on display all the guiding principles of a Chief Petty Officer for me to absorb and incorporate into my leadership style. To GSCS Califf for allowing me to take more increased responsibilities than I thought I was ready for and believing that I was the right person for the job. To MMC MoreiraVentura for always guiding me through situations that I have yet to know the answers for. To GSMC Jones for his subtle nods of approval and fair treatment of all. Thank you CWO3 Duran for teaching me that there is always a solution to our problems… Who’s driving this bus? To GSCS Morales (Ret) who changed the culture of an entire department, I may not have qualified EOOW if not for his leadership. To GSMC Carpenter, EMC Walker, and GSMC Kingsbury who helped mentor me through hard times and help achieve my professional goals while serving on USS Lassen. To CSCM Perches and CSCM Jones, whom I worked directly under, for teaching me how to lead while never compromising integrity. I am thankful to have MMCS Rao as my LPO on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and MMCS Larrison as my LCPO. Both taught me how to manage personnel effectively when I did not know how to start doing so. Thank you ENCS Williams for showing me that caring for your Sailors is the most important thing we can do as a Chief, you have left an impact on EN3 Smith after all these years.   There are so many more to thank. To Mom and Dad, I hope you are proud of this accomplishment. The groundwork for who I am was laid years ago with you. GO NAVY!!! To Pop, who drank his first alcoholic beverage in years when he found out I made Chief. I am proud to be 3rd Generation Navy in the family and to serve this nation with you. And lastly, to my loving wife Kristi and our kids for their undying support of me throughout the years. Resiliency is not just built over the years for a Sailor alone, I cannot know how difficult it is for you at times, but I am grateful that through it all I still have you at my side as we go through our journey.
Date: 8/31/23
From: HMC (SS/SW/AW) (Sel) Gary Robertson
Email: garyrobertson730@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS ALASKA (SSBN 732)(GOLD)
Comments: To start I would love thank my loving wife and two sons for all the love and support during this season. It has taken me 20 years, but I finally made it. I have entirely too many people to thank. If I listed everyone that comes to mind I would have a VERY long list. Thank you everyone. Congrats to all my fellow selectees Class #130.
Date: 8/31/23
From: CSC(SW)(Sel) Kirstene Lockwood
Email: kirstene.edwards@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Empire State
Comments: Through trials and tribulations we made it to this point. By leading Sailors and following our mentors advice we were selected. I would like to thank all my mentors throughout the years that saw something in me even when I did not. CSCM(ret) Gomez, CSCS(ret) Thomas, CSCS(ret) Flowers, CSCS Dainty, MMCS Jordan, and RSCS Forte. Everyone of you helped shaped me into the Sailor I was I was meant to be. Thank you.
Date: 8/31/23
From: FCC (SW/AW) (SEL) ERIK MARSH
Email: ERIK.MARSH@DDG116.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: USS THOMAS HUDNER DDG 116
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for pushing me and believing in me. I'd like to thank my past mentors and sailors for teaching everyday.
Date: 8/31/2023
From: MMC(Sel) Adam Paul Massingill
Email: gilldog28@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69 2008-2013 CFAS PORT OPERATIONS 2013-2016, USS Cape St. George CG -71 2016-2020, USS PRINCETON CG-59 2020-2023 PHNSY & IMF 2023 -current
Comments: great site love all the information you have really helps out new selectees.
Date: 8/31/2023
From: NCC (Sel) Marrion D. Ashlock
Email: marrion.ashlock@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Empire State
COmments: To my Family, Junior Sailors, All Mentors and Mentees, and Friends; thank you for all that you have and the continue to sacrificed and endured throughout this time and all of the mentorship throughout my career. I owe my success to you all.
Date: 8/31/2023
FROM: NCC(Sel) Michael K Ward
Email: m.ward1@icloud.com
Current duty station: NTAG Empire State
Comments: I’d first like to thank my loving and supporting family. They have been by side through the very beginning and without them, I wouldn’t be here today. I’d also like to thank NCC Carrol. Thank you for the mentorship you provided and still provide to this day.
Date: 8/31/2023
FROM: CSC (Sel) Travis Patterson
Email: Pattersontravis095@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS NITZE
Comments: WE DID IT!
Date: 8/30/2023
From: ADC(Sel)Ashley E Clifford
Email: ashley.e.clifford@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VFA-22 NAS Lemoore CA
Comments: None
Date: 8/30/23
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) James Tray Rutherford II
Email: jamestrayrutherford@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSF Diego Garcia Port Operations
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Heather for being my rock! Thank you, and thank you to CSCS Ruiz for teaching me and supporting me, BMCS Bonadie for pushing me to always be better (I know I was a pain) BMCS Deng for never being easy on me, and BMCS(ret) Young always there for me whenever I needed advice, trouble and support. I'm here today because of y'all! Thank you
Date: 8/30/23
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Johnny E. Pagan
Email: johnnyliberty2013@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Nitze DDG-94
Comments: It took along time to get to this glorious moment in my career and it wouldn't have been accomplished if not for my loving and supportive wife Danielle who is my anchor when out to sea. I have many people to thank that without the guidance and words of wisdom wouldn't have gotten me here so shout out to CWO3 Holcombe, MMC Featheran, MMC Rodriguez, GSMC Smith(Retired), CMDCM Hayes and many more.
Date: 8/30/23
From: EMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Andrew Holbach
Email: andrewholbachvelasquez@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MARMC DETROIT
Comments: To Start I would love thank my Loving Husband for all the love and support he give me during this season. I would also like to thank my SEL, Senior Chief Lavasseur, I came into what was called Surgemain, now call MARMC, back in 2017, his drive and excitement for the Navy is infectious, his knowledge and support he has given me this far he is one of many on how I am where I am today, Thank you Senior Chief. To my sponsors Senior Chief Fauer and Chief Hurst, thank you for all you do for me and my family, thank you for being able to open up on a personal level with me, and help me along the way in my season, I cannot thank you enough for what you do. I want to take all that I have learned and use it in my career as the next Chief, I am proud to be in the US Navy, and I am proud to be apart of something greater then myself.
Date: 8/30/23
From: DCC (SW/AW)(SEL) Jordyn Wolfe
Email: Jordyn.wolfe@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: I would like to take the time out to say thank you to my mother for always being my voice of reason. She is my constant reminder that trouble doesn’t last always. I wouldn’t be half of the person I am today, without her support and motivation. I would also like to thank my sailors that have helped me get to this point in my career. I am truly a testament of the hard work and dedication that they put in, day in and day out. Lastly, I would like to thank any Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief that have passed on knowledge, wisdom, laughs or encouraging words to help me through tough times. You are ALL greatly appreciated.
Date: 8/30/23
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Jason D Oliver
   Email: s1ickjay@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: HQ SACT
Previous Duty Stations: USS Gravely (DDG 107),COMNAVIFOR, COMUSNAVCENT, USAAMDS ROMANIA.
Comments: First I want to thank my wife who has been by my side my entire Naval career and also to my 3 children for sticking it out through all the times away, you four are the reason I keep going. There are so many Chiefs that have influenced me to this point in my career and want to thank them all. Thanks so much for all the support.
Date: 8/30/23
From: OSC(SW/EXW) (Sel) Mark E. Johnson
Email: Mark.E.Johnson9.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: CTF Sentinel at NSA Bahrain
Comments: I would have never made Chief without the support and guidance of CAPT Mark Schwartzel, ret (Senior Chief to 06), CAPT Jared Hannum who trusted me to be his SEL and pushed me to achieve Sailor of the Year, OSCS ret Mark Sanchez who took me under his wing and taught me not only to be an ICO but to be a better person, and ACCM Dickey who never gave up on me and never let me down when I needed sage counsel and advice.
Date: 8/30/23
From: PSC(SW/AW) (Sel) April Talbert
Email: artalbert3@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SERCC
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow selectees Class #130. I would like to thank my boys, co-workers and every leader that took the time to teach/mentor me. Most importantly,I would like to thank all my junior sailors, they made me take a hard look in the mirror and reflect and taught me some things along the way. I strive to be better than before and continue to motivate my sailors. Again, Thank you!
Date: 8/30/23
From: LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) David Rodriguez
Email: David.rodriguez@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife she is my rock and has supported for more than 18 years. I also want to thank my Son Sebastian and my little preciosita daughter Leia. Looking and caring for them gave me motivation to believe that I can achieve anything to try to be a great role model for them. I have to thank all the Chiefs that have supported me and saw something in me that I couldn't see in myself. To include LSC Dwayne Shultz USN Ret., LSC Pagan one of the strongest men I know, and my all Junior Sailors (especially LS2 Erickson) which I strived very hard for in order for them to see that if you give it all you have it is impossible to fail. I wouldn't be here without any of you. Thank you.
Date: 8/30/23
From: HMC (SW/AW)(SEL) Edwin G. Dominguez
Email: Edwin.Dominguez@lcs9.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9) Past Duty Station: USS GERALD R FORD (CVN 78)
Comments: First I would like to thank my family especially my wife for everything she has done for me and supporting me. Thank you to everyone who supported me over the years. I want to thank all my chiefs who inspired me and motivated me to get to this point.
Date: 8/30/23
From: CTRC(IW)(SEL) Ryan M. Dressel
Email: ryan.m.dressel2@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: I'd like to thank my husband for supporting me for the past 8 years. Without him life would be much harder. Special shout out to CTTC Leonard, CTNCS Kyler, and CTRCS Knight - thank you for your mentorship and support throughout the years. I wouldn’t be here without any of you.
Date: 8/30/23
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) Stephanie Blyleven
Email: smblyleven@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: NAVBASE GU
Comments: I would like to thank my supporting family, my husband and two kids. Honestly have a bunch of chiefs I admire and respect, but I will call YNC Barry Burn and YNC Brandy Shaw USN Ret.
Date: 8/30/23
From: ISC (IW/EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Hector Serrano
Email: Hector.serrano14.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NTAG EMPIRE STATE
Comments: I would like to thank my first Chief, now Master Chief Hamilton. The lessons you taught me as a young seaman recruit have followed me throughout the years. I would like to thank my mentor, RJ. I whole heartedly believe I am in this position because of your guidance and leadership. You have seen me at my worst and best.
Date: 8/30/23
From: AEC (AW/SW) (Sel) Jamie Lee Fisher
Email: james.smith@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ CVN-68
Comments: Thank you to all the folks in FRC West Lemoore for being such bad a$$e$ and getting things done. We worked well as a team, keep it up.
Date: 8/30/23
From: ITSC(SS/IW)(Sel) Stephen Parker
Email: stephen.c.parker20.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMSUBLANT
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for supporting me from day one, and to all the Chief's that have been inspirations in my career.
Date: 8/30/23
From: MMC (SW/AW)(SEL) James Smith
Email: james.smith@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: I would like to thank the following outstanding Chief Petty Officers/ former Chief Petty Officers for their guidance over the years: MMCS Forbes GSCS Califf MMC MoreiraVentura GSMC Jones GSMC Carpenter CWO3 Duran GSCS Morales GSMC Kingsbury EMC Walker DCC Flemate GSMC Jean Charles CSCM Jones CSCM Perches GSMC Fagunwa MMCS Larrison MMCS Rao ENCS Williams ENC Sanchez Mom and Dad And lastly, but not least, my lovely wife Kristi and our kids for their undying support of me throughout the years.
Date: 8/30/23
From: FCAC(SEL) Kyle Antony Cox
Email: Kyle.Cox@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: This is a monumental milestone for me, that was only possible because of those that I have served with it. The Chiefs that have impacted my career, did so in such a way that I’ll never be able to thank them enough for what they have done for me. FCACM(ret) Shayne Campisi, FCACS(ret) Kyle Criswell, ENS Derek Webb, LTJG Brian Moranor, FCCM(ret) Michael Bates, FCAC(ret) LarRahn Brown, FCAC Michael Bertrand, FCACS Paris Frost, FCAC Zachary Deal, FCAC Ashley Duncan, and my current ship’s mess, have all impacted my career to the highest degree, and I strive to even come close to the excellence they provided sailors with their knowledge, understanding, and uncompromising leadership. One day I will be a Navy Chief, and one day I will continue the tradition of excellence that was shown to me to all senior and junior sailors to fight the good fight!
Date: 8/30/23
From: GSMC(SW)(Sel) Jason Kocher
Email: jkocher13@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: PHNSY & IMF Pearl Harbor, HI
Comments: To my wife, thank you for all that you have and continue to sacrificed and endured throughout the years. Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career.
DATE: 8/30/23
FROM: ISC(Sel) (IW/SW) John Michael Alumia
Email: jmalumia@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMDESRON 7
Comments: I’d like to thank my family who were there for me through hardship and my absence. Additionally, I’d like to thank my mentors who knew my potential and that they weren’t surprised on my selection.
DATE: 8/29/23
FROM: ITC(IW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Heflin
Email: Joshua.t.heflin.mil@ctf70.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMMANDER CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FIVE
Comments: I owe this to my friends, co-workers, leaders and of course my wonderful wife who is always there to support me through thick and thin. I wouldn't have been able to come this far without their help.
DATE: 8/29/23
FROM: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Daquan Yarbrough
Email: daquan_smith23@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Springfield (SSN 761) Comments: I would not be here if it wasn’t for the dedication that my family has for my success. Them picking up the slack kept me focused on the grind which is my job. Thank you
DATE: 8/29/23
FROM: CTRC(IW)(SEL) Robert Dawson
Email: rbdawson16@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: First I would like to thank my wonderful wife, for without her support and sacrifices I wouldn't be here today. CTRCM Sandra Turner, If you didnt believe in me I wouldn't have gotten to go to C19A school, Thank you for all you have done for me and the rest of the CTR Rating! Big shouts to CTRCS Ryan Harris, CTRCS James Halterman who always pushed me to be better because they could see the potential in me before I even knew it was there.
Date: 08/29/23
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Robert A. Heatley
Email: heatley94@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS NITZE DDG 94 Past Duty Station: USS BULKELEY DDG 84, NRD ATLANTA
Comments: I wouldn’t be here without the continued support of my wife Misa and my father for his guidance when I began this journey. I thank my mentors past and present for their dedication and pushing me to simply be better than the day before. Additionally I owe it to my sailors who I have had the pleasure of working with and building each other up. Thank you!
Date: 08/29/23
From: DCC (SW) (Sel) Solomone Taufeulungaki Finau
Email: solomone.t.finau.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NTAG EMPIRE STATE
Comments: I am not going to hit everyone so if you have helped me in anyway to get me to where I am today (you know who you are) I am forever grateful. Thank God for blessing my family as well as all of the other selects with thus once in a life time opportunity. Thank you Mom and Dad. You taught me to work hard, take care of your family, and to trust in God. Thank you to all of my past, present , and future Chiefs Mess and Wardroom for believing in me and fostering an "always learn" environment. To my daughters Ariana and Bella. You are the two joys of my life. I am truly blessed to be your dad. Although the Navy has taught me alot about leadership especially these next few weeks, it is nothing close to the lessons I learn from being your father every day. You continue to grow and learn and teach me how to be a better leader, better team player, better sailor, by being a better father. I love you both with all of my heart. My wife Elena, you are the most beautiful person I have ever met. God put you in my life to make me a better person and I am grateful for that every single day. You have done nothing less than a perfect job bringing up our beautiful girls and I can only help to have the same impact on them as well. Thank you is not enough. I love you forever and always.
Date: 8/29/23
From: ABHC (AW/SW)(SEL) Zachary Auer
Email: zachary.auer@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ CVN 68
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Kelsie for pushing me through the hard times. And holding out home together while I have been gone. ABHC Frank Concini for teaching me everything I know about the flight deck and pushing me to get better. ABCM Ortiz for always holding me accountable since I was an airman. ABHCS Nugent for being there when I needed to talk. ABHCS Strong for guiding me as a young First Class Petty Officer and molding me into the leader I am today.
Date: 8/29/23
From: GSMC (SW)(SEL) Thomas J Allo
Email: Thomas.allo@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG75)
Comments: First and foremost, Congratulations to all FY 24 Class 130 Chief Selectees! I have a very consolidated list of people I want to thank. First, I want to thank my wife, Katie. She has been the rock to our family. She has stuck by my side throughout two deployments, 3 basic phases, long hours, days, and weeks. She has put our three beautiful children first, and holds down the home-front when I am unable to be there. These four people are the reason I continue to do what I do, because without the support of them, these past 9 years would have been drastically different. For my mentors, GSCS Adam Yenny, CWO3 Matt Hicks, LT Terence Scott (RET), and DCC Troy Baran. These four men were part of, in my opinion, one of the best crews I have been a part of, my time in the Navy. When I first checked onboard, I hit a 9 month deployment…Severely undermanned, tough times made tough sailors. The people listed above, in order, were both my GSM2, my GSMC, and my DC1. The first three men, showed me the ropes, put me out of my comfort zone, and put in my positions that required me to think for myself. I worked on equipment and systems that pushed me to dig deeper, ask more questions, and more importantly have respect and ownership for what I was working on. That alone pushed me through the ranks, allowing me to become EOOW qualified as a GSM2 and advance to GSM1 prior to transferring. Now for the people I want to thank onboard USS Donald Cook. GSCS Will Califf, GSCS Ed Tedtaotao, GSMC Mikey Jones, and LT Al Cruz. These four men have worked side by side with me since day one. They have put their trust in me as a GSM1 to step up and play the role as a Chief Petty Officer. They have given me the final tools that I needed to successfully enter the ranks of a Chief Petty Officer. Whenever we were tackling projects to maintain, upkeep, and correct our plant, I would like to say it was a learning experience for all of us. Our ideas would coincide and we would come up with a solid plan that almost all the time worked in our favor. The comradery, the respect, and the work ethic that was shown to me, made me that much more proud to be a part of the crew onboard the USS Donald Cook. We have overcome multiple defeats that would hinder and halt most ships production and progression, but because of the resiliency that this group has bestowed upon me, our sailors have overcome every obstacle that has been thrown their way.
Date: 8/29/23
From: PRC(AW)(SEL) Aleli Bugtong
Email: Aleli.B.Bugtong.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VFA-146 NAS, Lemoore
Comments: Thankful for my kids for they are my inspiration in getting where I am today as well as my peers and Sailors for they have helped me a lot.
Date: 8/29/23
From: CSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Christian Fountain
Email: cfountain8610@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS STOCK DDG 106
Comments: To all the Chiefs Past and Present who helped mold me into the person I am today thank you for being the example.
Date: 8/29/23
From: MAC(SW)(Sel) Christopher Anthony Cardiel
Email: c.cardiel22@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR NSF San Diego Past Duty Stations: NR NSF Point Loma, NSA Bahrain, NB Kitsap, USS Shoup (DDG-86)
Comments: I would like to start by thanking my family for supporting not only my civilian law enforcement, but my Naval career as well. Though many leaders helped me to get where I am today, the most important and influential chronologically were: BMC Goeden, NCC Jones, MAC Thornton, MAC Yanni, MAC Gutierrez, MACS Crane, CMDCM Piersel, MACM Bailey, MACM D’Andrea, MACM Silvis, MACM Kindermann and MACS Monson. Thank you all for affording me the opportunity to be a student of your lessons and helping me reach this point.
Date: 8/29/23
From: ENC(SW)(Sel) Larissa V Guarino
Email: lguarino1111@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20)
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my friends, my mentors, and my peers for their continued support and encouragement throughout the years. I will continue to make every single one of you proud! I would also like to CONGRATULATE my close friends who made it this season (FY24) with me: BMC(Sel) Dalton, HTC(Sel) Raquinio, DCC(Sel) Paredesaguilera, ENC(Sel) Tacio, and EMC(Sel) Armanza. Now the hardest work begins.
Date: 8/29/23
From: ITC(SW)(Sel) Austen Colte Trent
Email: Austen.trent@ddg106.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS STOCKDALE DDG 106
Comments: Thank you all. My Father Shawn Trent, My Mother Chirsty Scriba-Trent, my wife Caroline Otto, and all of the shipmates who raised me. I could not have made it this far without any of you.
Date: 8/29/23
From: PSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Ruben D. Perez
Email: ssperez0125@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VP-45 USS GERALD R. FORD (PLANKOWNER) USS PORT ROYAL (PLANK PRESERVER)
Comments: Thank you to my wife for the continued support through our journey in the Navy and my family. Thank you to all the mentor and junior Sailor who gave me this opportunity.
Date: 8/29/23
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(Sel) Jose Toromelendez
Email: jtoro7518@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77)
Comments: To my Mother Elba Melendez thank you for everything you do for me and supporting me call this years. To my kids Baliam , Briana and Junior in love you guys thank you for understanding me being away for so long. My mentors ABCM Hawkins, since I was a little airman always looked up to him and he was and is been one of my inspirations to keep doing what I do. My Brother Eddy he is not here with me but I know he is proud of his little brother. This is for y'all.
Date: 8/29/23
From: CSSC(SS/DV/DSI)(SEL) Mitchell Louis Motley
Email: motley07202013@gmail.com
Current duty station: PCU New Jersey SSN 796
Comments: I would like to thank my mom, dad and my brothers they have helped and supported me through these years to get here. And to all my Chiefs, Thank you!
Date: 8/29/23
From: BMC(EXW)(SEL) Scott Graham
Email: gne.fy24.bmc.sel.exw.scott.graham@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Eight
Comments: First. I have to thank my wife Patricia. Without her unwavering support and love, there is no way any of this would have happened. You are the rock that I lean against so very often. And to all of the Chiefs who have mentored, coached and developed me over the years. I am a product of all of your effort and dedication. There are simply too many of you to name but the ones who know, know, and they know I know. You are all instrumental to my making it this far in my career. I can not thank all of you enough.
Date: 8/29/23
From: ISC(IW/EXW)(Sel) James Owens
Email: pvault33@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR NAWDC Targeting - 82985
Comments: Mostly I would like to thank my Mother, Father, and the Tribe because they have been my number one fans for me joining and continuing my journey through my Naval career. There are many Sailors that have helped me along my way, but there are a few special individuals that have been there for me the most. ITCM Witherington, WO3(former ISCS) Mendenhall and ISC Wanek. In addition, most recently I could not have made it through some troubling times without the help of my DIVO, Lieutenant Johnathan Ward. Individually these Sailors guided and advised me along this amazing naval adventure, so thank you!
Date: 8/29/23
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Allen Whitlock
Email: allen.whitlock@cvw17.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VFA-137 Kestrels
Comments: There are too many names to thank that helped me there where I am today! To my family for their support in all these years and to my closest of friends who kept me going. You know who you are and I appreciate all you have done for me! I look forward to continue paving the road for those to follow.
Date: 8/29/23
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Blake Graham
Email: blake.graham@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ CVN 68
Comments: To my wife, thank you for all that you have and continue to sacrificed and endured throughout the years. Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career.
Date: 8/29/23
From: HMC (SW/FMF)(SEL) Gregory Willden
Email: Gregory.willden@ddg75.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) Past Duty Station: USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9)
Comments: First I would like to thank my family especially my wife for everything she has done for me and supporting me through this crazy Navy life we have. We have lived all over the country and even in 29 Palms that’s how I know you love me! I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you and the kids. I also need to think HMCS Brandie Mendoza when I first checked into 3/7 as an IDC I wanted nothing to do with the Chiefs mess and defiantly did not want to ever be a part of the mess. You helped guide me and showed me what a good Chief Mess can do and how to be an Outstanding Chief Petty Officer. I also need to thank HMCS Joshua Beard you push me to be the best IDC possible and to not accept no as an answer on why we can’t become better Corpsman. Finally thank you to everyone who was in the grind and embraced the suck with me over the years. There are too many of you to count and name in this deck log, but know as I am going through season and on the happiest day of my life memories of us grinding together will be going through my head and you guys will be there with me!
DATE: 8/29/2023
FROM: MMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Michael Anthony Carpenter
Email: michael.carpenter@cvn68.navy.mil
DUTY STATION: USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Past Duty Stations: PSNS&IMF Everett, USS John C. Stennis CVN-74, NAVIMPACNORWEST Bangor, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for the last 14 years of support, motivation and drive. I would like to give a big shout out to ETCS Mike Wild and DCCS James Ringlbauer for some of the greatest mentorship that you didn't even know you were giving. I appreciate everything you two have given me in just conversations.
DATE: 8/29/2023
FROM: NCC(AW/SW)(Sel) Jennifer Rene Gutierrez
Email: jennifer.gutierrez@cvw17.navy.mil
DUTY STATION: NAS Lemoore
Comments: I would like to thank Chad Weaver for being by my side these past 15 years. Jerry Cantorna for helping me learn to stand up again when I was felt defeated. Heath Landress Derek Reynolds and Milton Herrera; you two were NCs that I have always wanted to be like and appreciate your guidance in being a better NC. Tom Albert, Jim Johnson, Randy Miller, Bobby Gunderson and Butch Gibbs; even though you retired from the Navy, you still continue to mentor and train the future of the Navy, myself included and I greatly appreciate all the wisdom you have imparted on me. I know I have many more to thank for helping me get here and will be reaching out to all of you once I am home again.
DATE: 8/29/2023
FROM: NDC(DWS/EXW)(Sel) Christopher Tuschl
Email: chrisdeep19@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MARMC
Comments: None
DATE: 8/29/2023
FROM: FCC(SW)(Sel) Arvin Lawrence Manansala David
Email: arvin.david@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), NTAG GOLDEN GATE, USS SOMERSET (LPD-25)
Comments: Thank you to my family for the continued support they have given me. I want to thank all my chiefs who inspired me and motivated me to get to this point.
Date: 8/29/2023
From: HTC(SW)(SEL) Jim Bradley
Email: bradley1152@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ CVN 68
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my children for the life experiences I have gained with them throughout the years. I have learned a great deal of patience, understanding, and empathy since they have come into my life. I also want to shout out former HTCS , now LCDR, John Greenfield for all the lessons he passed on to me during our time together on the BHR.
DATE: 8/29/2023
FROM: ITC(IW)(SEL) Matthew Jackson
Email: matthew.s.jackson56.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMCARSTRKGRU TWO
Comments: I would not be here if not for the continual support of my loving spouse, Jess, my kids, Noah and Olivia, and Chiefs past and present, especially OSCS Robertson, GSCS Lopez, ISCS Lagoe, LT Fowler (ITCS), Chief Buehl, and ITC Goldbaugh.
Date: 8/29/2023
From: YNC(EXW)(SEL) Lorena Santens
Email: lorena.b.santens.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: CSG-4, Norfolk VA Past Duty Stations: SEAL Team 17, Navy Personnel Command, Navy Reserve Forces Command, USS Normandy CG60
Comments: To my better half Joe, thank you for holding it down while I chase my dreams and continue to also have a successful tour as a GySgt in the Marine Corps. We truly make the best team wrangling these 4 kids (Payten, Zander, Adrianna and Alessandra) plus all our Navy and Marine kids. I am forever thankful for you and for them. To my previous Chiefs that gave me grace but built me up, I wouldn't have made it this far without your guidance and time invested in me. YNC Cole, PSC Hoffman, SOC Bentley, BMC Robinson and many many more. Thank you is not enough.
Date: 8/29/2023
From: HMC(FMF/AW/SW) (SEL) Erica A. Toussaint
Email: erica.a.toussaint.mil@health.mil
Current duty station: MAG-12, Iwakuni, Japan
Comments: I'd like to Thank my family for all their support and encouragement throughout the years. Also, my Sailors, Marines, and mentors for their continued support.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Robert Helms
Email: Robert.j.helms2019@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Expeditionary Maintenance NLC
Comments: I am honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. It has been a long 18 years with no regrets. First and foremost I would like to thank my wife for dealing with my shenanigans these last 10 years because none of this would have been possible without her running NAVHOMELANT. Too many people to name and some on my list are retired, but the ones that come to mind right off the in my career I’d like to honor include MMACS Tim Coker, Master Chief Nicholas Dobush, TMC Michael Dietrich, MMACS Rami Dia, MMACS David Mroz, FTC Mike Appio, MMAC Jake Newsome, Scotty Miller, Rich Huston, HMC Randy Gallogly, MMACS Esteban Vargas, MMACS Alan Hough, MMAC Collin Staples, FTCS Vernon Powe, Master Chief James Burgess, MMACM James Mersereau, Master Chief Jeff Rowe and MAC Travis Nelson. Thank You all!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ITC(SEL) Ulysses Handy Jr.
Email: handypower7@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS DEXTROUS
Comments: I am so humbled and honored to take this next big step as a Chief Petty Officer. As i know all of this would not have happened if it wasn't for great ones who challenge me, taught me and mentor me. I would like to thank: NCC Handy, Ulysses (retired); NCCM Martinez, Raymond; ITCS Swafford, Robert L (retired); ITC Mahalko, Michael (retired); ITC Bustamante, A; ITC Rosel, M; ITCS Michaud, Shawntavia (retired), CWO3 Oney, Shantae; CWO4 Howell, Wade; YNC Johnson, Antonio; ITCM Polston, K; ITCS Aguila, R; CWO4 Monsivais, Edgar; ITC Trevino, Erica; CWO3 Cummings, Shavon; ITCS Hopkins, Maurice (retired); ITCM Hon, Nathan; ITC Coleman, Deon; ITC Hart, Indigo; CDR Rosarda, Thelmar; Capt Mutty, Brain; RDML Velez, Dennis. Thank you!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: YNC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) RICHARD MERCADOVELEZHERROD
Email: RMVH021617@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS TORTUGA (LSD 46). Previous Duty Stations; VAW 121, USPACOM, NAVCENT/USFIFTHFLT, US Fleet Forces, VFA 211 (deployment only)
Comments: I would like to thank my spouse and family for the support. Also I want to thank PSCS(ret) Howard Williams for being my mentor when i came to my first command as YNSN, and massive thank you to everyone who had an impact on my Naval Career.
Date: 8/28/23
From:HTC(SW/AW)(Sel) Kyle M DeCraene
Email: kyledecraene@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Detroit/MARMC
Comments: I would like to thank you wife Marina and my boys Jaxon and Ethan. They have stood beside me and supported me through my whole Navy career. I appreciated them more than they will ever know. I would also like to thank all of the Chiefs who have chosen to share their knowledge and experience with me. Specifically I would like to thank HTC Marshall,MRC Yeatman and HTCS LeVasseur. They have taught me to navigate both my active duty and reserve career.
?Date: 8/28/2023
From: GySgt CPO (SEL) Matthew T Earle
Email: mearle1219@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: 1st Battalion 8th Marines 2D Marine Division, Camp Lejeune North Carolina.
Comments: I would like to thank my father FTC (SS) Stan Earle (Ret.), HMC (FMF/ SW/ AW), A.J. Bradley, HMC (FMF/ SW) and the other Honorable Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, Most Honorable Master Chiefs and most Exalted Command Master Chiefs for fighting for me and my fellow Marines to attend this season. Semper Fidelis
Date: 8/28/2023
FROM: AEC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Lee Davis
Email: lee.davis@cvn69.navy.mil
Current duty station: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69
Comments: As I am in the earliest stages of the FY-24 Chief Selectee season onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, I am Proud to have been selected for Chief Petty Officer. I do not take this selection lightly and realize that I am yet to truly understand what being a Chief really entails. I would like to thank some of my earliest leaders along with those from more recent years. ATC Thomas Panter, ATCS James Beckwith, ATCS Leron Robinson from my early days onboard USS Harry S Truman. AECS Brian Hegrat and AVCM Torres (USS Kearsarge), ATCS Jeremy Stephens and ADC Tyler McCracken from FRC Oceana. Each one of these leaders played a role in getting me to this point. I also thank all of the shipmates that have worked alongside me. I realize I would not be here without them. Truly, my sincerest thanks!
Date: 8/28/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Clayton Holland
Email: clayton.holland.2008@gmail.com
Current duty station: COMDESRON FIFTEEN
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my kids for putting supporting me in my career and following me where ever the Navy sends us. I would like to thank the Chief's mess at COMMANDER, SURFACE GROUP WESTERN PACIFIC for getting me over the top and the Sailors that supported me along the way.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: OSC(Sel) Jake Suguitan
Email: jsuguitan@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: DDG-65 BENFOLD
COMMENTS: The steadfast dedication and support of my family has helped me reach this milestone. I would like to thank OSCS Ojeda who mentored not only mentored me, but always kept me in check, thank you Senior.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: MMC(SW) (Sel) Qiyang Li
Email: ryan.henry2066@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Nimitz CVN 68
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, families, peers and my mentors for all the support throughout the years. Special thanks to MMCS Davis, David(Ret), MMCS Martin, Ryan for all the genuine guidance and mentoring!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ABEC (Sel) Ryan Henry
Email: ryan.henry2066@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Nimitz CVN 68
Comments: I would like to thank my friends and family for all their support throughout my Naval Career. Thank you to the Chiefs that were there for me that provided me guidance and support when I needed it the most. Couldn't have done it alone and I am forever grateful to have made it to this milestone. And look forward to them seeing me through the next step of this journey.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ABHC (Sel) Matthew J Wantoch
Email: matthew.wantoch@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Nimitz CVN 68, CNATTU LS Goodfellow AFB, USS George Washington CVN 73, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71
Comments: I'd like to say thank you to my family first and foremost. I wouldn't have ever made it this far without your support, especially my mother, siblings, and niece Tyler Stagman. I'd also like to thank three of my most recent mentors: ABHCS Patrick Guillermo, ABHCS(Retired) Christopher Ahart, and ABHC(Retired) Jason Norrod. You continue to keep me grounded when times are hard and push me to excel to my potential every day. I also would not have been successful without my junior Sailors. Being able to help you and to celebrate in your successes is a huge part of why I continue to do this job.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: AZC(AW/SW) (Sel) Cameron Gilgan
Email: cameron.gilgan@cvw17.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VFA-22
Comments: I would not be here if it weren’t for my great Chiefs along the way, to include AMCS Jason Lopez, AZC(Ret) Tim Smith, ADCS Luis Gallardo, ADC Timothy Montgomery, ATCS Mike Dawson and countless others. As well as my son CJ, everything I do, I do for him. Thank you all.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ABFC (AW/SW) (Sel) Jaypee Corpuz
Email: jpcorpuz0621@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
Comment: I would like to thank God for giving me this privilege and to my loved ones who supported me my whole career. The leaders from my first command onboard USS CARL VINSON (2011-2016), NRD San Francisco (Antioch Station), and currently from USS NIMITZ, without their leadership and mentoring and guidance to help me get where I am now. Truly blessed and thankful!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(Sel) Leighton Otis Raglon
Email: leighton.raglon@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
Comments: I would like to thank my Lord and Savior first and foremost. I would also like to thank all of my Junior sailors Past & Present. Without them I wouldn't be where I am today. To the all the great leaders who never gave up on me. And to my mentors, including CWO3 Liggins,Cedric CDR Alexander, Eric & CDR Bishop, Gilbert. I appreciate everything you all have provided me with whether it be personally or work related. I appreciate every single person I've worked with. I've gained strong friendships and long lasting relationships with many.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: YNC (Sel) Andrew J Bock
Email: ajbock49@gmail.com
Current duty station: Navy Reserve Center Fort Dix, NJ
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Anna who has supported and encouraged me over the last 3 years. I'd also like to thank my parents who have supported me over the years. Thank you to my fellow sailors in my unit who have prepared me and my Chiefs for the leadership and guidance. Most of all, I want to thank God because without Him I wouldn't be able to be in this position.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ETC(EXW/SCW)(SEL) Stanley Benes
Email: stanleybenes4@hotmail.com
Current duty starion: Unknown
Comments: I would like the thank my Dad (Gerald) and mom (Julie) for raising me the way they did and teaching me right from wrong. I would like to thank my first ever Chief ETC Eric Carter for being the man and Chief he is. He truly knew how to lead his sailors the right way and how to get the most out of them. Most importantly I want to thank my Wife Lindsey for being such an amazing Wife and Mother, I couldn’t do any of this without her.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: CTRC(Sel) Brian Masterson
Email: mastersonbd@gmail.com
Current duty starion: USSTRATCOM Past duty stations:NIOC Hawaii, IWTS Hawaii, NIOC Whidbey Island, USS Preble
Comments: I am honored and humbled to be selected to join the CPO Mess I have admired throughout my 19 year carrer. I would like to thank the USSTRATCOM CPO Mess, as well as the NIOC Hawaii DIRSUP CPO Mess for their support and confidence in my potential. In particular I would like to thank CTICM Jacqueline Hughes, CTRCS Brandon Millichamp, CTIC Scott Chambers, CTIC Evan Ferguson, and CTIC Collen Kelton for you invaluable guidance and mentorship.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: FCC(SW)(SEL) Arvin Lawrence Manansala David
Email: arvin.david@cvn68.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), NTAG GOLDEN GATE, USS SOMERSET (LPD-25)
Comments: Thank you to my family for the continued support they have given me. I want to thank all my chiefs who inspired me and motivated me to get to this point.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/SW)(SEL) Alex Fuentes
Email: alex.fuentes.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Naval Support Activity Bahrain
Comments: I want to take this opportunity to thank my wife, my daughter and all my mentors throughout my career who inspired me to never give up the dream, to better myself every day and to achieve what I always wanted.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: BMC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Anthony J. Woodcock
Email: Anthony.j.woodcock.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Quincy
Comments: On a personal level, my wife, kids, brother, and dad have been the most supportive people in my life. Without their constant support, I would not be where I am today. Professionally, I have been mentored and lifted by many, but there are some that are very near and dear to me. The late BMCM Kenneth Macdonald, BMCS Robert Bruce, MACS Joshua Bryant, BMCS Kyle Rezendes, BMCS Dana Titchenell, BMC Myke Yates, CWO2 Griffiths(YNC), YNCS Elise Jewett, and GMC Phil Mertine. This members of the Chiefs Mess have helped me in more ways than I can even remember and I am forever thankful for the support they have given me. Truly humbled to be here.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Iesha Lovett
Email: iesha.lovett@lcs19.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: LCS 19
Comments: I would like to thank ITC(Ret) Kenneth Brown, ITCS Daniel Amrhein, and ITCM Kenneth Wesley for getting me this far into my career. I have definitely based my leadership off of these fine gentlemen. I would also like to thank IT1(Ret) Eric Smiling, ITC Courtney Jones and ITC(Ret) Elmest Riveraguzman for being great influences and also great friends.
DATE:8/28/2023
FROM: ETC(EXW/IW/SW) (Sel) Amber R. Burns
Email: Amber.r.burns5.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: MSRON-11. Previous duty stations: USS Dewey DDG 105, NCTS North Island, USS Barry DDG 52
Comments: Firstly, I would like to thank all the leaders I have had the ability to work for and all those sailors who have challenged me for molding me into the person I am today. And my family, for standing by me and helping me care for my daughter every time I had to leave home. I would not be here without any of you!
Date: 8/28/23
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) Aliyah R. Muhammad
Email: aliyahm086@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Riverside, EMF Camp Pendleton HQ. Past Duty Stations: 1st Medical Battalion, 1st MLG; REDCOM San Diego; 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd MLG; Walter Reed Military Medical Center Bethesda.
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me and allowing me this opportunity. To my daughter, Samirah, thank you for your love, support and many sacrifices,even when your little mind couldn't quite understand. To my family and friends, thank you for your unconditional love and support throughout my life and career. Even with the many miles that separate us, you all have been the support I always knew I had. To my mentors, hats off to you for making time for me and for creating the space for me to grow. Thank you to all the Chiefs and Officers that have contributed to my success throughout the years. I would like to recognize a few that influenced my leadership development and played a pivotal role in my career throughout the years: HMCS Derek Eaton (RET), HMCS Louis Gonzales (RET), HMCS Johnathan Kan, HMCS Luis Reyes, LT Iva Adeoye, HMC Darrell Jones, HMC Jerry Williams, HMC Aaron Ramirez, HMC Mark Rivas, PSC Judy Esteves, HMC Andre Delaine, HMC Jason Herring, and LT Julio Menendez. You all have planted seeds of wisdom for me to succeed, GRATITUDE!!
DATE:08/28/2023
From: YNC(Sel)(AW) Christopher S. Kelly
Email: cskelly@live.com
Current duty station: NRC Green Bay Previous duty stations: NTAG Minneapolis, NOSC Las Vegas, VFA 101, and VFA 27
Comments: I would like to start by thanking my first mentor in the Navy ADCS Mendez who corrected me when I first came in and put me in the right direction to be here today. Furthermore ADC Cruz and NCCS Lozoya for guiding me through my process from being an AD to a YN. NCCS Clarke my first YN mentor putting me on the track as a YN. YNCM Bray for guiding the way I write my evaluations which was key in my selection this year. Finally YNC Traynor who without you my time at NTAG Northern Plains could have and would have been far more difficult. Thank you for your guidance and support in my career thus far and I hope to continue sharing how my career move with you all.
DATE:08/28/2023
From: YNC(AW) (Sel) Deonte Lane-Cowart
Email: deonte.m.lanecowart.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: VR-56 (Current) NRC Houston NRC Battle Creek MSC HQ VR-53
Comments: I would like to thank YNC(AW) Ret. Erica Saiz, YNC(AW) Ret. Barry Burns, Former YNC(AW) Derrick Farrell (CWO2) for all the support to help me get here all the phone calls and advice from when I was a YNSR to when I was a YN1. I WOULD NOT be here without your guidance and for that I AM FOREVER Thankful.
DATE:08/28/2023
From: HMC (SEL) Steffan King
Email: steffan.a.king.mil@health.mil
Duty Stations: NMRTC CAMP PENDLETON, NRMTC SAN DIEGO CA, NMC PORTSMOUTH VA, USNMRTU BAHRAIN, CVN 74 J STENNIS, NH SIGONELLA, 1ST MLG, NMRTC BETHESDA, 1ST MAW IWAKUNI
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs I've encountered through my time in the Navy. I would also like to thank all the officers, peers, juniors, friends, and family who have helped and supported me along the way. Thank you all.
DATE:08/28/2023
FROM: ETC (Sel) Zach Doney
Email: zach.doney@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: MESG-1 TEU
Comments: I would like to thank my sailors for putting me in this position to beging with. Thanks to my family for always being supportive. And to all the Chiefs who have helped me over the years.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Gerry Myers
Email: k3ss1n@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) NSA Bahrain
Comments: First I want to thank my Family and my wonderful Fiancé Grace for always taking care of me, she was a driving factor in where I am today. Secondly, I'd like to personally thank ITCM Khalid Muqaddim, CMDCM Lamar Bethel, CMDCM Joe Medina, CWO3 Travoria Young, CWO2 Jawan Bryant, Chief Frank Gordon, Senior Chief Amanda Jones, Chief Chirs Brown, Chief Leandre Aarndel and the rest of the Mess who guided me, and provided wisdom on the path to where I am today. But a Leader is nothing without their Sailors, I have had some wonderful Sailors along the way, you all made me proud and I pray to see you here one day.
DATE: 8/28/2023
FROM: YNC(SW)(SEL) Antoine Warner
Email: antoine.m.warner2.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMCMRON 5/CTF 52
Comments: To my entire family, thank you for your love and support throughout my Navy career. Thank you to all the Chiefs and CWOs throughout my life, past and present, active/reserve/retired, for all of your leadership and mentorship. Thank you for always challenging me to set the example and never falter at the sign of adversity. Lead from the front and ALWAYS support my peers and junior sailors!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: HMC (Sel)Adegbite O Oyewusi
Email: adegbite.o.oyewusi.mil@health.mil
Current Duty Station: MAG-12, Iwakuni, Japan; NMRTC Bethesda, Maryland.
Comments: None
Date: 8/28/2023
From: ITC (SW/IW/SPACE200)(SEL) Alexis J. Rodriguezlozada
Email: reservedplayer0@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Shiloh CG67 Previous Duty Station: Joint Task Force - Space Defense
Comments: I would like to thank ITC Klint Goto for giving me guidance on what i needed to do in order to become a chief. I would like to thank my wife and kids, Lauren (wife), Preston, Aubre, Jordyn, and Aaliyah (kids) for being forever patient with me while I worked long hours just to get to this point in my career. I lastly want to thank all of the Sailors that I have served with as I have learned so much from all of you and I know that i wouldn't be where I am at in life if I did not learn from you all.
Date: 8/28/2023
From: HMC(FMF/SW)(SEL) Arlon Rivers
Email: Arlonrivers@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC Pearl Harbor
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I have watched many of my peers and Juniors reach this milestone long before me and I could not have been any more proud of them. Their success was, and is, all I ever wanted for my journey. I knew my time would come, and if it wasn’t to be, I would have still served my time with no regrets because I know I made a difference to them. Too many people to name and some on my list are retired, but some profound figures in my career I’d like to honor include HMCM “Tootie” Haskins, HMCM “Pap” Mangaran, HMCM David Toston, HMCS Terence Monton, HMCS “Big Rob” Robert Eustaquio, HMCS Justin Chism, HMCS Ariel Ampier, HMC Genesis Mariano, HMC Micheal Smith, HMC Chris Tilley, HMC James Robertson, HMC Coy Parker, HMC Les Holly, LCDR Jhon Ronquillo, HMC Ryan Ibrahim, HMC Matthew Moffitt, HMC Lisa Owens, HMC Kathryn Darnall, HMC Corey Nasfell, HMC Robert Park, HMC Anastsia Dobbs, HMC Tara Jones, HMC Rachelle Harvey, HMC Joshua Vanhorn, HMC Rose Sanchez, HMC Allenjane Natividad, HMC Joseph Langit, HMC Lasheka Moore, HMC Terence Simsuangco, HMC Rob Rios, EOC Ryan Cofer, LCDR Vu Ngiehm, LCDR Christopher Davis, and all the crew past and present at FIRST MARINE DIVISION. If you’re not on this list, you are not forgotten nor any less important. Just have to keep the post within reasonable length. Thank You all!
Date: 8/28/2023
From: MAC(AW)(SEL) Debra Dockins
Email: dsdockins@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: PMRF Kauai
I would like to thank my wonderful boyfriend Daniel who has supported me and encouraged me over the last 5 years. I'd also like to thank my parents who have supported me through my career, the rough years in my life, and sent the best care packages on every deployment. Thank you too my mentors and the Chiefs who've come before and guided me too this point in my life.
Date: 8/28/2023
FROM: EMC (SW)(SEL) Jerry Borrero
Email: jerry.borrero@ddg116.navy.mil
Current duty station: THOMAS HUDNER(DDG116) Previous Duty Stations: CVN76 RONALD REAGAN,SWRMC,CHUNG-HOON
Comments: I would like to thank EMCS Adam Smyk He taught me early on what it is like to care for your sailors and it inspiers me to do the same. So Thank you!!!
Date: 8/28/2023
FROM: CSC (Sel) Keisha Benjamin
Email: Kbnjmn23@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS BLUE RIDGE LCC 19
Comments: To my baby girl mamma loves you, thank you for being my motivation every day. To my mentors, CSCS Michael Edwards you are “THE BEST”, My sea mamma CSCS (Ret) Bolden you believed in me my entire career and I hope I made you proud. All the amazing sailors I’ve met along this journey you have made this possible. Never give up on yourself be your biggest fan, and your own critic! Enjoy this journey. Live, Laugh, Love!
Date: 8/27/2023
From: ITC (SEL) David Ryan
Email: daviddr@live.com
Current duty station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for being my rock and enjoying the good days and getting through the bad days on this incredible journey. I would like to thank my son Ian for teaching me to be patient and caring. Without them I would not be here today. They have been what I fall back on when deployments are long and days are difficult. I would also like to thank all of my mentors all the way back at MCT-1 (LT Joe Tran, ITC Sam Guevarra, and ITCS (ret) Tabitha Brown), STRIKFORNATO (ITC Justin Tessandori) and VP-9 (AWOCS Kyle Norton, ADCS Bernard Steinhauer, AWOC Eric Moss, and AWOC Doug Blynn). You all have taught me so much and given me so much experience that I cannot say thank you enough. I hope to be able to have as much of an impact on someone as you all did for me. And to all of my junior Sailors. I would not be here without your hard work. Thank you all so much!
DATE: 08/27/2023
FROM: BMC (EXW) (Sel) Gabrielle Hall
Email: gabrielle.chantay@yahoo.com
Current duty station: MESG-1 TEU
Comments: I would like to thank my daddy for planting the seed of being a Sailor. He never steered me wrong and never took my side simply for being his daughter. He gave me sound wisdom passed down from his years of service or from his ongoing service to God. I would also like to thank my mom who listened to me vent about a life she didn't understand lol. And the pair of them for support me no matter what. Thank you to CMDCM Alvarez who created the space that made me confident enough to ask him what I needed to do to be a Chief, and helping me get here. Thank you to the many other names who have guided me along this journey. A special thank you goes to my mentor LSC Lisa March. The most gentle soul I have ever had the honor of knowing who now rests with those who have passed on before her. I pray that I wear my anchors in a way that makes you proud and is a testament of your guidance.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: AEC(SEL) Brandon Scott Simmer
Email: brandon.simmer1@cvw17.navy.mil
Current duty station: NAS Lemoore, CA
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that guided me along my journey.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: PSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Qishen Yang
Email: qishen.yang@cvn68.navy.mil
Current duty station: Special Reconnaissance Team One
Comments: It is a blessing and I would like to thank my wife, my parents, my mentors, friends and all my sailors who helped me get to where I am. Special thanks to LT Zii Zamora(former PSC), CMDCM Robert Stockton (Ret), ABHC Elija Lonewolf (Ret), YNCS Stephen Nielson, PSCM Paul Smith, PSCM Andrew Guenther (Ret), PSCS Clay Drew, PSCS Bobby Boyles, PSC Matt Hobson. Thank you is not enough.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/EXW/SW/AW)) (SEL) Alexander McNee
Email: alexander.f.mcnee@gmail.com
Current duty station: Special Reconnaissance Team One
Comments: I’d like to thank my family for always supporting me in my personal and profession decisions I’ve made along the way. Id also like to thank the great mentors I’ve had who guided and molded me into the leader I’ve become. My peers who leaned on me and let me lean on them while we were on this road together. And last but not least, the sailors who I’ve had the privilege of leading, who I had the privilege to watch excel. Through them all, I became the man I am today.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: ITC(SEL) Yimnai Zhao
Email: xc3ntrixazn@gmail.com
Current duty station: COMFOURTHFLT
Comments: I would like to thank my friends and family for all their support throughout my Naval Career. Thank you to the Chiefs that were there for me that provided me guidance and support when I needed it the most. Couldn't have done it alone and I am forever grateful to have made it to this milestone.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: ABEC (AW/SW) (Sel) Jamie St Rose
Email: Jamie.st.rose@gmail.com
Current duty station : USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
Comment: I would like to take the time to first acknowledge everyone that's invested the time in me and molded me to this juncture . the almighty father for blessing me. my son Jason for motivating me to do better and keep pushing no matter what. My parents for shaping me into the man I am still growing up to be. The leaders from inception when I checked onboard the USS JOHN C STENNIS from JAN 2010-JAN 2017, NRD NEW YORK from 2017-2020 and currently the USS NIMITZ till present. Through my best days and my worst days. They never gave up on me and I hope I have made them proud. A few names to mention are CWO5 (Retired) SANG LEE LCDR (Retired ) SMITH CWO4 ABBEY CWO2 COCHRAN ABCM (RETIRED) JACK HUDSON ABCM (Sel) KEARSIS KEY LEONARD ABECS (Retired) CHANNAK CHAN LIM ABECS WILLIAM DAIL ABECS HARRY MEYER ABEC COREY MARTIN ABEC STEPHEN STEVE FOX JUSTIN AKINS ANDRE SALLEE I could go on but if I didn't mention your name please don't fault me. I just want everyone to know I will forever be grateful for all you have done for me and I hope that I can do the same for any and everyone else I I get the opportunity to in the future.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: ENC(SEL) Rolando Guerrero
Email: qmgiralde@gmail.com
Current duty station: MESG-1 TEU.
Comments: While I can't thank each of my sailors who allowed me to lead them and the leaders who mentored me on my journey, I would like to mention a few who marked major landmarks. To ENC Robby Brown, thank you for grabbing my the ear forcing me down the right path. ENCS(Retired) Jacciel Espinoza, for giving me the opportunity to take on greater roles and responsibilities. ENCM Shelby King, for taking me under your wing and giving me an example of just how much information the human brain can hold. Lastly, to my family I would have no purpose or reason to excel in life either personally or professionally without you.
Date: 8/27/2023
FROM: QMC (EXW) (Sel) Jeremy Giralde
Email: qmgiralde@gmail.com
Current duty station: Navy Cargo Handling Battalion Five
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my kids for putting up with all the times that I was not there for something and supporting me in my career. I would like to thank Senior Chief Castro for seeing the potential in me and helping motivate me to move forward.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: CTNC (IW) (Sel) Matthew Andermann
Email: matthew.andermann@gmail.com
Current duty station: NIOC Colorado, FY2023 Selectee
Comments: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST
Date: 8/27/2023
From: MAC(SW/AW) (SEL) John R. Flansburg
Email: John.flansburg05@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NAVSTA Mayport
Comments: I would like to thank my family first and foremost. Without them I know I wouldn’t be close to the position I am in today and owe them debts I’ll continue to try and repay for the rest of my life. Secondly, the endless list of mentors from the Mess that have taken the time to lead me to be who I am and what I represent. THANK YOU.
Date: 27Aug2023
From: HMC (SW/AW/FMF)(SEL) , Danilo J. Altamiran
Email: daniloaltami1987@gmail.com
Current Duty station: NMLPDC
Comments: I would like to thank everyone on the that has helped me achieve this honor because I did not make it here with out you. To my family that has always supported me even when things seemed hard. To my beautiful wife and two daughters Suni and Elena. Thank you all.
Date: 27Aug2023
From: GSMC(SW)(Sel) Melissa Covington
Email: mylovebug1818@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Delbert D. Black(DDG119)
Comments: I would like to thank all my past and present junior sailors. I would like to thank my first chief in the navy GSMC (retired) Butler you have taught me so many things in my career and never stopped pushing me to this direction. I would also like to thank GSMC Ruple, GSMC Estep, GSCS Balkhi, GSCS (retired) Wheeler for my growth from a first class to a Chief select. Last person i would like to thank is my wife for always supporting me and pushing me through all the good and bad times.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: YNC(AW/SW)(SEL) Sherri Mercier
Email: slp486@msstate.edu
Current Duty Station: PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVN 79)
Comments: I’d like to thank my mentors PSC Ashleigh Lopez and ENCS Shawn Williamson for getting me where I am today. I’d like to thank Jen Meyers (Goebel) former CE/YN2 at NCBC Gulfport for the guidance and leadership she provided during my first tour. YN1(RET) Megan Smith (Burke) for showing me what being a YN was about in an office of civilians and Seabees. To all the Sailors who have come before me and that I have led, and everyone who ever inspired me along the way, thank you.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/SW) (SEL) Turquoise Prescott
Email: turquoise.prescott@gmail.com
Current duty station: Carrier Strike Group Eleven
Comments: I’d like to thank my mom who has repeatedly taken on my responsibilities to allow me to progress in my career, my four boys who have had to go without their mother for weeks and months at a time and to all those in the chiefs mess who have inspired me, taught me or made an impact on my career over the years.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: QMC(SEL) (SW/IW/AW) Daniel Arambula
Email: daniel.arambula@cvn68.navy.mil
Carrier Strike Group ELEVEN
I would like to thank my beautiful wife and my four children for being with my on this journey. I would also like to thank my mentors QMC(ret) Phillip Tufts, QMCS Justin Lewis, QMC Craig Bembry, FFCS Joshua Mitchell, YNCS Eddie Tart, and ITCM Nina Palsis. Also all of the sailors I have worked in my naval career.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: MAC(Sel) Billy Young
Email: billy.m.young@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Maritime Expeditionary Squadron THREE
Comments: I want to thank God. With him none of this would be possible. Secondly I want to thank my family for they are the reason why. Lastly I want to thank the real ones who supported me along the way! Big shout out to the MACS McKell, MACS Dupont, MACS Lizarraga, MACM McKnuckle and PSCM McKnuckle, GMC Mena, GMC Campos. Thank you!
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: ATC(AW) (SEL) Ryan M. Wilson
Email: wilsonrm1006@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS George HW Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughter; you two are the reason I continue to do this and the reason I have made it so far. I want to thank my Mother, Father, Brothers, Sister, In-Laws and all other extended family. From my Navy family I thank ATC MCCoy, ADC Lee, AMC Stevens, AVCM Martin,  AZC(Ret) Prather, ASCS Sewell, ATC Hoying, AECS Jacobs, ATC Edwards, AECS Strickland, AZC(Ret) Walker, AMC MIlian, ATC Marsh, ATC Parham and ADCS Patterson along with all other Chiefs I have served with. These goats have forged me into the Sailor I am, the guidance was and is always appreciated. Finally all the peers and junior Sailors that have been in my career you all deserve just as much credit. Thank you all!
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: GMC (SW/EXW/SCW) (SEL) Tyler Collins
Email: collinstd13@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS THOMAS HUDNER (DDG 116)
Comments: I'd like to thank everyone who supported me throughout my time in the Navy. Especially my mother and grandmother who both taught me that honest is the best thing you can be, and Mr. Red Womack who probably believed in me more than I ever did.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: EMC(SW)(SEL) SYRAN J. WILLIAMS
Email: twainwilliams29@gmail.com
Current duty station: FDRMC DET Bahrain
Comments: I’d like to thank my family, all the chief’s and officer’s who mentor and support me throughout my career.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: AMEC (AW) (SEL) Matthew R. Smith
Email: Matthew.r.smith319.mil@us.navy.mil
Current duty station: Strike Fighter Squadron TWO TWO (VFA-22)
Comments: It would be nearly impossible to list everyone who has helped me thus far, but I would like to give a special thank you to my fiancé Elena, AFCM Rosa, AECS Trexler and ATC Brooke.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: AEC(A/W)(SEL) Christopher P Sharp
Email: christopher.sharp@cvw17.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VFA-22
CommentsI’m giving this to my Wife and kids, without their support and love, I would not have been able to make it this far. I would like to thank my sailors who have worked for me, taught me, and let me teach them. They have become my sailors, and they motivate me to be the best I can.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: AOC(Sel) Jacob A. Steeb
Email: jasteeb1@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: VFA-137 Kestrels in Lemoore
Comments: I want to say thank you to my family for the support always, without them I wouldn’t have gotten this far. My son Jackson for the pride he has in me, being his dad. I strive to be better for him. Finally, all the sailors that made me look good to get me to this milestone in my career!!
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: BMC(SW/AW/IW)(Sel) Joshua Dingman
Email: joshuadingman315@gmail.com
DUTY STATION: USS Nimitz CVN 68, NTAG PACNORWEST, USS Roland Reagan CVN 76, USS George Washington CVN 73, NSA Naples, NSA Bahrain, MSRON THREE, Marine Corps Security Force Company
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my wife, for the continuous support during underway' s and deployment's, holding down the home while I was away. Making this milestone in my career could not have been possible without her support. I would like to thank all of the Chief Petty Officer's I had the honor and privilege of serving with over the years, but more recently BMCS Bob Didier, BMC Francisco Limon, BMC Derek Hoffman, PSCS Bobby Boyles, MAC Sergio Morrison(RET) and so many more. You were the driving force behind my motivation these past few years, getting me zeroed in on what really mattered. Pushing me through those long days and nights, those after work and on the weekend activities that were absolutely a reason I got the ticket this year. Lifting me up when I was down year after year of not getting this opportunity, you were all there to keep me going. My junior sailors who made me who I am, by teaching me that I had and still do have so much to learn, making me a better Sailor and a better leader.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ATC(AW)(Sel) Erick Braden VeNard
Email: erick.venard@cvw17.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: STRKFITRON TWO TWO
Comments: To all my mentors past and present, I thank you. You helped mold me into the sailor I am today. To my peers who challenged me and made me strive to be better. Most importantly to my family, My parents David and Annette, My children Benjamin, Michael, and Victoria, and my Wife Brigitte. Without you I could not have been the man or sailor I am today.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: LSC (Sel) Kedma Guillory
Email: Kedma.guillory@outlook.com
Current Duty Station MESG-1
Comments: With immense gratitude seeping from my heart, I extend my deepest thanks to my husband, Lance Guillory, my rock for the past 16 years. His unwavering support throughout my journey has been the wind in my sails, the constant force propelling me forward. Without him, I doubt I would have traveled this far. Moreover, I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to my brilliant daughters an my beloved son, who has been my motivation and inspiration throughout this journey. Your patience, resilience, and unwavering faith in me have been a source of strength and I am immensely proud to be your mother. To my friends, BMC(ret) Kimberly Osborne Warrant Officer, Nancy Broders, Shirley Bowman, BMC(ret) Garrett, Bowman, and Latricia Winston - my village - your support in the early stages of my career was invaluable. During those times when I was left without a caregiver for my son, you formed a protective circle, stepping in on duty days, offering assistance when no one else was there to turn to. I am forever grateful for your kindness and camaraderie. A heartfelt thank you to Captain Esther Bopp, ITCS(ret)Corey Armstrong, and ITC(ret) Carlos Gusby. Stationed at the NRC in DC back in 2010, your guidance was a beacon of hope. You grounded me, nurturing me in ways that I continue to realize to this day. The lessons I gleaned from you are ever present. I extend my deepest gratitude to LSC(ret) Monica White for her guidance, ITC Damien Gross, YNC(ret)Sharmaine, Cornwall, LSC(ret) Dayon Banks, LSCS Grace Wu, and LSCM Sacoyia Akins. Each of you has been a catalyst in my journey, pushing me to evolve into a better version of myself. And finally, but most importantly, I must express my deepest gratitude to my mentor, LSCS Yinette Stanton. Our paths crossed when you were an E-5 back at the NRC in DC. Since then, you have been the relentless force that continuously drives me forward. Without your presence in my life, I am certain that I wouldn't have had the necessary push to be exactly where I needed to be during crucial moments. Therefore, I want to express my sincerest thank you. Thank you for taking a chance on me, for believing in my potential even when I couldn't see it myself. Thank you for your invaluable mentorship, for guiding me through the rough terrains of life and for never letting me settle for anything less than my best. Your counsel has shaped me, challenged me, and ultimately made me a better person. Thank you for the countless nuggets of wisdom, the little pearls of insight that have illuminated my path and enriched my understanding. I will forever be grateful for these precious gifts. Lastly, thank you for teaching me the profound lesson of community, of unity. You taught me that it's all about my people, our people, and for that, I am eternally grateful. Each of these lessons has deeply impacted me, and I genuinely appreciate it. In essence, Yinette, you have not only been a mentor but also a guiding light, a friend, and a pillar of strength. For all that you've done and continue to do, I offer my heartfelt thanks. In conclusion, each of you has played a significant role in my journey, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I have been blessed with an incredible support system, and I am humbled by the love, guidance, and encouragement I have received. This achievement isn't just mine; it belongs to all of us. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: GMC(EXW/SW) (Sel) Jeff Krawczyk
Email: krawczykj15@gmail.com
Current duty station: MESG-1 TEU
Comments: I’d like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career. I’d also like to thank all the leaders who have played a key factor in my career and have guided me through some challenging times: GMC Campos, CWO4 Walters, GMC Stevens, AOC Ledesma, AOC Mitchell, GMC Mena, GMC Ohara, GMC Mena, and GMC Schanbacher. Lastly, I’d like to thank all of my junior Sailors who supported me and inspired me throughout this process. I am excited for this season!
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ABFC (AW/SW) (Sel) Karina Lissette Allain
Email: allainkl@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: ELS SD SURFACE WARFARE SCHOOLS COMMAND (N77)/ USS Tripoli (LHA7)
Comments: I would to thank my family first. They have been my rock throughout this journey in my life and career. I would like to thank my mentors and Chief's for being there and teaching lessons that mold me to be a better leader. I would like to thank those Sailors that challenged me and worked hard for me. I would not be here without any of YOU. Thank you very much!
Date: 8/27/2023
From: ABEC(AW/SW) (Sel)Danley Deonte
Email: Danleydeonte@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MSTCPAC
Comments: I would like to thank my family for being my support system and my biggest critics to keep me on track.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ETC (EXW/IW/AW) (Sel) Zachariah Doney
Email: zdoney86@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MESG-1 TEU
Comments: Thank you to my family for always believing in me. Thank you to my sailors past and present for teaching me things everyday. Thank you to my leaders (too many to name) that pushed me and kept me going.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ETVC (SS) (SEL) Jason Brown
Email: oniwanderer@gmail.com
Current duty station: NOTU 53 Branch
Comments: I’d like to thank my wife for supporting me throughout my career. I’d also like to thank all my fellow sailors who have guided me through all the challenging times, USS Michigan Gold NAV and SOF div much love to you for all your help.
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: QMC(Sel) Troy Wilson
Email: trwilson04@gmail.com
Current duty station: MSRON THREE
Comments: I would like to tank my beautiful wife and family who have supported me throughout the years leading up to this moment. Also, I would like to thank LSCS Eruotor who has been my mentor for years.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: AGC(SEL) Nick Matta
Email: nmatta0228@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE
Comments: To my mentors, including AGC Riffe, AGC Bryan Stone, AGC Justen Knaebel, AGC(now LTJG) Brittany Burris, AGC Cierra Greene, AGCS Killian Alston, AGCS(ret) Scott Belt, AGC(ret) Steve Steinbeck, AGCS(ret) Jon Oswalt, ISCS Jacob Nash, and ISCS Jeff Hames. A very special thank you to my family for being there through it all! This accomplishment could not have been achieved without the help of you all and the extended list of great sailors I’ve worked with up and down the ranks.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: MMC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Tania Noemi Nuño
Email: frlake13@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: MSRON THREE
COMMENTS: I would like to thank AOC (RETIRED) Brown for being a constant mentor day in and day out. She was a phone call away and was never too busy to help me. She definitely inspired me to be better everyday and is one of the reasons I am here today. Thank you for everything you have done. I can’t put it into words how grateful I am to have such a solid mentor to look up to. I would also like to thank MMC Weaver who during the hardest times in my career pushed me when I wanted to quit. She never gave up on me getting here. Thank you for the constant check ups and believing in me when I felt no one else did. I know I wasn’t the easiest to deal with but she stuck by me through it all. I would also like to thank BMC Stock and GMC Brice. Thank you for being the leaders you are and being there everyday giving me advice and guiding me. Thank you for believing in me and making sure I stayed on track to get here. I really appreciate the faith you had in me to lead as your LPO and for giving me the advice I needed through the hard times. Last but certainly not least I would like to thank MMCM (RETIRED) Castle. He gave me his last pair of anchors when I was just an E-5. Thank you for seeing something in me that I had not yet seen in myself. You always said I would get here and you never stopped believing in me. Thank you for that. It meant the world to me then and I always used it as a motivation to push forward.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ISC(IW)(SEL) FRANCIS ROBERT LAKE
Email: frlake13@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Tampa, NR CENTCOM J2 TPA
Comments: To my wife and entire family, thank you for your love and support throughout my Navy career. Thank you to all the Chiefs throughout my life, past and present, active/reserve/retired, for all of your leadership and mentorship and always challenging me to set the example to support my peers and junior sailors. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: BMC (Sel) Isiah Gueta
Email: isiah92O@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: USS Comstock, CRS-1, NOSC San Diego, USS Howard, NRC Tampa
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their continued support. They are the main reason I show up to work and continue to get better every single day. To all the CPOs, Officers, and Junior Sailors that I ever had a chance to work, and speak with, THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH! To the Chief’s mess from USS Howard, thank you for sharing valuable lessons, knowledge, and wisdom. You all helped me thrive during my time onboard, and it shows!
DATE: 8/27/2023
From: ENC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Maude Aimee Tacio
Email: maimz10@gmail.com
Current duty Station: PCD USS RICHARD MCCOOL JR LPD 29
Comments: To God Be the Glory! He has been orchestrating my duty stations, placing me in the right place and meeting people which helped me to grow and learn
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: ACC(AW/SW)(SEL) Perry Wayne Askins
Email: perryaskins@gmail.com
Current duty station: CVN 77 USS George H. W. Bush
Comments: Thanks, love, and admiration goes out to my beautiful wife for being the cornerstone of our family and always supporting me. Love and hope to my daughters. When things get tough, it’s the two of you I turn to for motivation and reassurance. Your happiness is paramount and I hope both of you have it in excess throughout your life. To my parents, thank you for teaching me the value of character and showing me what unconditional love looks like. To my sister and nephew, I love you. Be strong for each other and know that I’ll always have your blind side covered. To my uncles and cousins, from day one it’s been nothing but love, support and good times. I cant thank you enough for simply being yourselves and being in my life. To my small circle of friends outside the NAVY: when perspective is needed from an outside source, you guys are always the first up. Thank you and I love you. Leadership: Lt. Blake Hoyt, OSCM James Maudsley, ACCS Joe Collard, ACCM Jeffrey Poulin, ACCS Viktor Fisher, ACC Nicole Robinson, Ensign Levi Jasmer, ACCM (ret) Kyle Hempel, ACCS (ret) Jed Theriot, LCDR Mitchel Deshotel, ACC (ret) Juan Barerra, AC1 (ret) Rebecca Bonar, ACCS Ashley Wert, ACC Stanley Dunnaway, ACCM Eddie Mckinney, AC1 (ret) Robert Gonzalez, ACC (ret) Robert Fryar, ACCS Chase Mayer, LCDR Scott Powell, ACCM Mike Druhl, & Lt. Michael Doyle. From block 1 in A school (Feb 07) to present date, the above listed are the ones who I turn to. Leaders, mentors, and friends. You all played your part in helping to develop a young knucklehead Sailor into the older knucklehead Sailor I am today. Working for and with you all has been an honor and a privilege. Thank you!!! Finally, the reason were all here: Junior Sailors. Enough praise and adulation cannot be given to you all. Your spirit, comradery and individuality motivate me daily. Nothing is more heart warming than to see you guys and gals achieving your goals. Thank you!!!
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: CTMC(IW/SW)(SEL) Jacob Burwell
Email: burwellja95@gmail.com
Current duty station: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: I’d like the thank my friends and family for supporting me. Thank you to the mentors I’ve had along the way, and the biggest thanks to CTMC Cordier, CTMC White, CTMCS WEED, And CTMCS Rayburn for helping to guide me towards becoming a CPO. Lastly thank you to all my junior sailors, without you I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what I have.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jeremy Fredell
Email: fordguyfreddy93@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS George H. W. Bush
Comments: I would like to thank my family for the constant support in my career. I would also like to thank all of the chiefs that I have ever worked with and for them always pointing me in the right direction.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Douglas Neil Holleman Jr.
Email: douglash2019@yahoo.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station PAST DUTY STATION: DIRSUP SUBS Hawaii, JDFPG Alice Springs, USS America (LHA-6)
COMMENTS: To my dad, HMCS(Ret) Douglas Holleman- thank you for giving me the inspiration to join the navy and observe your career successes and acceptance into the Chief’s Mess and be the first Chief in my life, I wouldn’t be in the navy at all if it weren’t for you. LAST COMMAND, To CTTCS Elizabeth Stanton, I often underestimate how much you’ve impacted me. This tour was so difficult on everyone, but you never ever stopped to strived for excellence, always. You showed me impossible just takes a little longer. even when I felt like I was drowning with your efforts I made it above water. I hope to be even half the Chief you are. CURRENT COMMAND, CTRC Trevel Dixon and CTRC Ben Lowden, Thank you for pushing me and N722 to always strive to be better and have more impact on our Shipmates throughout the training command.
DATE: 8/27/2023
FROM: OSC(SW)(SEL) John L White JR
Email: johnlwhitejr@gmail.com
Current duty station: CTF 53
Comments: First and foremost, I would thank God for giving me this opportunity whom is the head of my life. I'd also like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career. I also would like to thank the phenomenal leaders who played a major vital role in my career and helped me persevere throughout all my hard times: OSCS Katherine Moring, CMDCM Erving George, OSC Diana Zuniga, LSCS Dwight Gooding, OSC Lamont Thompson, OSCS (RET) Alonzo, OSCS Danny Lara, and other numerous CPO whom I didn't mention . Also, I would thank all the junior sailors and wardroom whom supported and inspired me to be the leader whom became to be today.
DATE: 8/27/23
FROM: CTRC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Bradley Michael Feret
Email: bradferet@yahoo.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: Current Duty Station: IWTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL Previous Duty Stations: - USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) 2021-2023 - CWA66 2016-2020 - PEP Canada 2013-2016 - USS Boxer (LHD-4) 2009-2013
COMMENTS: I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to every Chief who has made an impact in my life and Naval Career. - CTRC Douglas Leoncavallo - CTRCM Nathan Mitchell - CTRCS Nick Messina - CTRC Chris Durrett. Additionally, I’m very grateful to all the friends made along the way and Sailors who have guided me and allowed me to lead them. Finally, thank you to my beautiful and amazing girlfriend Tabytha Bukowski who has shown tremendous support and caring toward myself and career.
DATE: 8/27/23
FROM: HMC(FMF/IW)(SEL) Brandon Rupe
Email: Brandon.Rupe@hotmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: 7th Regiment, Twentynine Palms
COMMENTS: It’s hard to list all the key players that lead to my selection, throughout the duration of my service time, but I would like to give recognition to the positive influences that I feel are responsible for boosting me from First Class to Chief (Select). HMC Stephanie Vegas, HMC Benjamin Foy, LCDR Matthew Britt, and LCDR Angelica Garcia; thank you. Thank you for allowing me to get out of direct patient care (my comfort zone) and into a leadership role. Thank you for the recognition that has gotten to me where I am now.
DATE: 8/26/2023
From: BUC(SCW/SW) (SEL) QuocTuan Mai Pham
Email: cbbupham1942@gmail.com
Current duty station: NMCB27
Comments: Firstly, I would like to thank my Mom for enduring stresses, worries, and difficulties due to my being aways from home throughout my career. My appreciate is also to former leaders who both actively and passively guided and developed me, include my Drill Instructors, MSgt Scoopmire, 1/10 SgtMaj Hansen, Chief Teague, Chief Hernandez. My final appreciation is to current fellow Petty Officers and Chief Mess, especially Senior Chief Labrada, Chief Anderson, Chief Bellomo, Senior Chief Heller, and Chief Select Ross. P/S: Junior Seabees, I am NOT forgetting any of your positive influences during my development neither.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: BMC (SW/AW)(SEL) Jacob Manning
Email: skyhawkjake@yahoo.com
Current duty station: USS Sterett (DDG 104)
Comments: I’d like to thank my family, friends, and shipmates for supporting me throughout my career and always having my back. I’d also like to thank all the leaders who stood by me and told me I was sure to put on anchors one day, more specifically I would like to thank my father AMEC (Ret) Mark Manning- Thank you for always supporting every decision I’ve ever made even if you disagreed with it and the tough love of raising me to the man I am today, BMC Ray Newton (RIP Brother) thank you for being an amazing mentor and sharing your stories and advice, you are truly missed each and every day. BMCS Mackay-Thank you for being by my side from day 1, never putting me down and allowing me to run the division the way I wanted to run it, I couldn’t of done it without your guidance, BMCS Cisco Delgado- thank you for getting me through the tough times on USS Pinckney you came TAD to us and really showed me how to lead and have fun while doing it, DCC Dennis Cherry thank you for being my first ever mentor and never giving me the answers to the test, I appreciate your leadership and thanks for still pushing me today! Lastly, I would like to thank the USS Sterett Chiefs Mess and CMDCM Alonso, thank you for believing in me and training me to become the leader I am today, each and every one of you have helped me succeed in one way or another and I truly appreciate the guidance! Hooyah!
DATE: 8/26/2023
From: NCC (sel) Erica Marie Mann Martinez
Email: okemm88@outlook.com
Duty Station: NTAG Red River
Comments: Thank you to my wife for always guiding me and setting a true example of a leader. To Art, Camille, Josh, and Lauren for being the closest thing to family without sharing blood. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without you. My sisters for always supporting me and challenging my mindset and pushing me towards to success. And of course…MY SAILORS, you may have never had me for much time but that you for continuously growing me and challenging the standard to make me a better leader. I can only hope that I make you proud as a Chief. I owe all of my success to those who molded me.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: ITC (SW/AW) (Sel) James M. Collins
Email: James.m.collins236.mil@us.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NRC TAMPA PAST DUTY STATIONS: CVN73 GEORGE WASHINGTON, NAVSPECWARCOM, NSWU-3/JSOTF-AP, NATO CIS AGCY, COMJSFWING COMMENTS: I would like to give a special shout out to ITCM (RET) Halton Allison and ITCS (RET) Bobby Martinez for teaching a wild kid from Massachusetts how to Navy, and FORCM (RET) Magaraci for showing me that it’s always possible to be better. There are too many people to name, but a massive thank you to everyone that has had an impact on my Naval Career!
DATE: 8/26/2023
NAME: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) David Tiberio
Email: djtiberio19@gmail.com
Current Duy Station: USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119)
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank God. Without Him I wouldn't be half the man I am today. I would also like to thank my wife Jennifer, my children, my entire family for their support throughout my entire career. Thank you to CSCS Pettee, FCCS Baldino, CSCM Moody, LSCM Alvarado, LSCS Diaz, CSC Kennedy, CSCS Glenn, CSCS Carter, CSCM Fitts, CWO4 Thompson, CMDCM Moreya, FORMC Callison, MACM Jones and so many more. Thank you to the entire USS Delbert D. Black mess! Thank you to all my junior Sailors, I wouldn't be here writing this thank you without each and every one of you!
DATE: 8/26/2023
NAME: MAC(Sel)(SW/AW) Christopher Alfonso
Email: calfonso1218@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS BENFOLD (DDG 65)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my kids for their support during my Navy career. Without them none of this would be possible. To my mentor MACM Stockwell, I would like to say thank you and I appreciate everything both personally and professionally that you have assisted and taught me. I would like to also say thank you to MAC(ret) Merrill for guiding and teaching me life lessons but also holding me accountable in my professional career.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: EODC(EWS/FPJ) (Sel) DUSTIN WEAVER
Email: dustin.b.weaver@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: EODMU 6 Det Mayport
COMMENTS: Thank you to my family, and to the community!
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: OSC(SW)(SEL) Christian turner
Email: turner03101@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS DELBERT D BLACK DDG 119
Comments: I'd like to thank my family, All of my Sailors and all of those that I have served for and with, I would not be here without your guidance.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gregory Simmons
Email: gregorysimmons258@gmail.com
Current duty station: NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife Kayla Simmons, my parents and in-laws for the continuous flexibility and support, which was needed throughout my career. I would secondly like to thank my junior Sailors because without them I wouldn’t be here. The leaders who changed my life and molded me into a worthy CSC Select are: RSCS Quinton Lewis, CSCS Duane Adams, LSC Kyeth, Timm, CMDMC Jorrel Reich, LSCS Kristian Fabian, CSCM Roderick Frierson, ITCS Delila Edwards, CSCM Corey Montgomery, CSCS Mario Urbina CMDCM Adam Barman, and RSC Nicolette Rosario.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: LSC(SW)(SEL) Patrick Harris
Email: patharris2812@gmail.com
Current duty station: COMUSNAVSOUTH/FOURTH FLEET
Comments: Mostly I’d like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career. I’d also like to thank all the leaders who have played a key factor in my career and have guided me through some challenging times: LSCS Kweku Wallace, LSC Adkinson, LSC Hammond, LSC Schrum, LSCS Mason, GMSC Holt, LSC Foster, OSCS Riddick, MMCS Gosling, Master Chief Florentino, Master Chief Dupree, and many more. I would also like to thank all of my junior Sailors who supported me and inspired me to be the leader I am today.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Darin Paul Wright
Email: dkwright824@gmail.com
Current duty station: COMUSNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLEET
Comments: first I’d like to thank god for everything that he has given me and to thank my family, wife, and kids. The person who got me to this point, there are many. CMC Flo, CW03 Franklin, CSCS Munoz, YNCS Taylor, CSCS Guzman.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Rosela Torres
Email: rosela.torres19@gmail.com
Current duty station: HPU Bahrain
Comments: I’d like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career. I’d also like to thank all the leaders who have played a key factor in my career and have guided me through some challenging times: MACS Brandon Parks, MACS Christopher Tyner, MAC Anthony Mugavero, MAC Thomas Murphy, MAC Sigfredo Santiago, MAC Travis Boyle, and MACM (Ret) Gary Burden. Lastly, I’d like to thank all of my junior Sailors who supported me and inspired me to be the leader I am today.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: GSEC(SEL) NICHOLAS JOHN RATTO
Email: nicholasratto76@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS MARINETTE (LCS-25) USS NORMANDY 2009-2017
COMMENTS: First I must thank my wife for constantly supporting me, even when I couldn’t. FCCS(RET) Laverty for mentoring me when I was lost. DCCS(RET) Lampley for being a beacon to strive for. DCC McFarlane for always pushing me and now that we are caught up, it’s time to push again.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) KEVIN ALLEN LINNEY
Email: kevin.linney@outlook.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY CVN-79 PAST DUTY STATIONS: USS ANZIO CG-68, USS BOONE FFG-28, USS CONSTITUTION, COMSEVENTHFLT, NTTCS FT. LEE(CS A SCHOOL)
COMMENTS: I would like to thank RPCM(Retired) Alan Grow, QMCM(Retired) Rob Hunter, and CMDCM(Retired) Nancy Estrada for never giving up on me and constantly mentoring me even to this day. Thank you CWO2 Chris Roth. You have always inspired me; your friendship and guidance have been invaluable. To BUC Dan McClusky, not only have you mentored me in your way, but you never let me stray and kept me going even when I wanted to. CSCS Richie Martel, CSCS(Retired) Brian Pettee, and CSCS(Retired) Kelvin Wiggins, you have always rooted for me and given me more mentorship than I deserved thank you. PSCM(Select) Melissa Pettee and ABHC Laura Fulton, I could not do this without you, and I appreciate you more than you could imagine. Thank you to all the Junior Sailors who have allowed me to serve you. I would not be here without your help! And finally, a Woman who needs an introduction, who has served as an OMBUDSMAN at nearly every command I have been to, and the love of my life, my best friend, and biggest fan. Thank you to my Wife, Jodi Linney; you have sacrificed so much for us. I love you.
DATE: 8/26/2024
FROM: MMC(SW/AW) (Sel) Micah T. Roe
Email: mtroe1990@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS Harry S. Truman
COMMENTS: I would like to thank MMCS Mark Shay, MRC (RET) Eric Otter, DCC Jordan Bailey, MMCM (RET) Joseph Bevels, MMCS Louis Savoy, EMC Casey Miller, MMCS Kevin Paulk, MMCS Jamie Caceresbeltran, MMC Jarvis Daniel’s, MMCM Dave Guillot and many more.
DATE: 8/26/2024
FROM: YNC(AW/SW)(SEL) JONATHAN A. SWAGER
Email: jonathan.a.swager.mil@us.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST PAST DUTY STATIONS: NAVAL CIVIL LAW SUPPORT ACTIVITY ALEXANDRIA, USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93)
COMMENTS: I would like to thank CWO2 Rickey Streeter, MACM Andrew Feliciano, LNCM Brook Larkins, LNCS Patrice Kelly, YNC Jordan Anderson, and of course my AMAZING wife, Jamie. There are MANY more to mention and to all of you I have listed and not listed, I owe you my career. There are no words that explain how thankful I am to each of you. I will continue to honor your legacy and commitment you have shown to me. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
DATE: 8/26/2024
FROM: OSC (SEL) Andrew W. Sanchez
Email: andrew.w.sanchez@uscg.mil
Current Duty Station: USCG PATFORSWA
Comments: Thank you to CWO Clint Smith, OSCM Dan Schlangen, OSCS John Babson, & OSC Kelly Crossland your mentorship, leadership, and guidance have taught me what a true Chief is. You have my appreciation, gratitude, and respect.
DATE: 8/26/2024
FROM: CTTC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jordyn Marchelle Calhoun
Email: jordyncal01@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk (NIWTG) PAST DUTY STATION: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
COMMENTS: To my dad, NCRC(Ret) Michael Klein - thank you for giving me the inspiration to join the navy and observe your career successes and acceptance into the Chief’s Mess and be the first Chief in my life, I wouldn’t be in the navy at all if it weren’t for you. LAST COMMAND, To ISCM Edward Pruitt, I often underestimate how much you’ve impacted me. This tour was so difficult on everyone, but you never ever stopped and strived for excellence, always. You told me Hard I can do, impossible just takes a little longer, when I felt like I was drowning and I made it above water with your efforts. I hope to be even half the Chief you are. CWO4 Gizette Britt, CTRC(Ret) Jennifer Burroughs, CTTCS(Ret) Keith Haran, CTRC(Ret) Thomas Hunter, CTTC (Ret) Adrine Young, CTTC Nicolette Jeffery… thank you all for pushing me so hard. You called me out when I was slipping, and I course corrected and wanted to be better every time. Every ounce of stress, rework, and tears (in a good way, promise) developed me into what type of leader I am today. CURRENT COMMAND, CTTC Robert Beck, thank you for always being in my corner and speaking so highly of me. You’ve displayed such a positive and human role of a Chief, and I’m so fortunate to have worked with you. CTTC Matthew Buchholz, thank you for having the patience for me despite my platform background at IWTG, and ensuring I was performing at the standard as my peers. CTTCS Charles Chaz Shaw (CNAL), CTTCS Christopher Sunman, CTTCS Michael Vettori, and the rest of the Chiefs in N33/34 (too many to add here) thank you for your immense support, I can see you’ve always pushed for my success no matter what, and it’s a pleasure working with everyone of you. CTTC Jonathan “Johnny” Metts and CTT1 Wilson Theo Theodore, you’ve become my big brothers in such a short time, I couldn’t have gotten here without you. Thank you to my N34 FCPO family, you are invaluable to me and my growth as a First Class, I literally couldn’t not have learned this rate and love coming to work without you.
DATE: 8/26/2024
FROM: CSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Francisco Eric Tapia
Email: Francisco.e.tapia@gmail.com
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife for holding it down at home during these past few years as I was forward deployed. I would also like to thank CSCS(Ret) James Dykes, CSCS(Ret) Aina Desha, CMC Taoua, and all Chiefs from the USS Chung Hoon, USS Chosin, NBVC, and the squadrons of NAS Jax. I would not be here with out the guidance of all of you.
DATE: 08/26/2023
FROM: MMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Perry Shamir
Email: shamirperry@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
Comments: I would like to thank God for putting me in the right places with the right shipmates in every duty station I have been to that helped guide me and mentor me to this point as well as to all my Jr Sailors who put in the work on a day to day basis.
DATE: 08/26/2023
FROM: STGC(SEL) NICHOLAS RANDALL CEDERBLOM
Email: Nicholas.cederblom1@outlook.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: PCU JACK H LUCAS DDG-125
Comments: I am greatly humbled to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. While there have been many leaders and mentors along the way that have made me the man/Sailor/Selectee I am today, I would like to especially thank my wife Amber, STGC(ret) Tony Wagner, STGCS Jonathan Gore, STGC Anthony Brown, STGC Michelle Mertes, CWO2 Bryan Scott, CDR Greg Piorun. Thank you all for helping me prepare for this chapter of my life!
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: BMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Michael Cundiff
Email: cundiffmt@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS GEORGE HW BUSH NTAG NASHVILLE USS IWO JIMA
Comments: Thank you to Bos’n Seitz, SOCS Love, SOCS Trammell, BMCS Frazier, LT Battles, LT Griffin, LTJG Williams, ENS Tolin, fellow BMC(SEL) Morgan, and BMC(SEL) Trevino. Everyone played a part.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: ETNC (SW) (SEL) Stephen K Jackson
Email: stephen.jackson@cvn78.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS GERALD R FORD (CVN-78)
Comments: I want to thank my wife Tiffany for always backing me and standing beside me through everything. Thank you to Retired MMNC Gil Cabales, ENS (Former ETNC) Scott Sanders, and MMNCS Nick Work to name just a few, who showed me what it means to be a true leader and to truly care about the sailors entrusted to you.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: MNC(SW)(SEL) Thomas D. Gurskis
Email: tomgurskis@aol.com
Current Duty Station: USS Dextrous (MCM 13)
Comments: Thank you to my Family and to all the CPOs that have guided me to this point, also to all of the sailors that I have work with I would not be here with out all of you.
DATE: 8/26/2023
FROM: ITC(SW/AW) (SEL) Charles B. Jennings III
Email: Charlesbjenningslll@gmail.com
CURRENT Duty Station: NCTS BAHRAIN
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife Ebony, and my daughters Zuri and Zarya. They have been the biggest reasons for my continued dedication and commitment. I'd like to thank my mentors and the village both NAVY and Civilian that took THEIR TIME to pour into me to ensure their relief was prepared.
Date: 8/26/2023
From: ITC (AW)(SEL) THANE WILLIAM HENDERSON
Email: thanehenderson1@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS Bahrain, NSA Panama City, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia, HM-14
Comments: I'd like to thank my mom LCDR (RET) Laura Bradford, and grandfather Ronald Siegwald for all their support they've given me. Big thanks to CMDCM Duriel Crittenden, BMCS Justin Smith, CTTCSs Eric Oberhauser, EMCS Raymond Homsher, LT Juan Barba-Jaume, ITC (RET) Antoine Miller, for their mentorship and all Sailors that helped me get here.
Date: 8/26/2023
FROM: PSC(SEL) Watchara Thipkhoonok
Email: watthip55@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: RSC BAHRAIN
COMMENTS: I would like to thanks all the Chief who have mentor me throughout my career, teaching me to be flexible, determined, resilient and humble. I treasure all the wisdom and experiences that you have bestowed upon me. PSCM Anthony Vega, OSCS Welsh, YNC(RET) Ewell, YNC Theargood, YNC McKenzie, LNCS Murray and many more. Thank you!
Date: 8/26/2023
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) JOSE D. ALFAROGARCIA
Email: josealfaro83030@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: CNSS-5
COMMENTS: I would like to thank each and every one that has guided me to the place where I am today in my Navy carrier. I would like to thank ENC Retired Thadius McCall, who was my first chief onboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG49) for always keeping me in the right path and for always pushing me to better myself, ENCM Nick Hansen, MMCM Tim Dozier, ENCM Jeffrey Clark, GMCS Spencer Carter, GCMS Varela, MMCS Ryan Alvarado and I apologize for those that I missed just know that every chief that I’ve ever can across has influenced me in some shape or form and thank you all and to the many more that I will meet.
DATE: 8/22/2023
FROM: FCC(SW) (SEL) ANDRES CAMILO VELANDIA
Email: andres_velandia@iCloud.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS SHILOH CG-67
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my wife and my family. I would like to thank the Chiefs that have led me to where I am at today, GMC Thomas Harris, NCC Akido Newton, NCC Emanuel Butler, LSCS Nathan Grant, GMCS Justin Hoffman, and EMC Cory Lafferty, As well as the entire USS Shiloh CPO Mess.
DATE: 8/26/2023
Name: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Laron D’Juan Walker
Email: lwalk20@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Frank Cable
Comments: I would like to thank BMC(RET) Sookram, BMC(RET) Valenciano,BMCS Snyder, BMCS King, and BMCM Valladeres. I wouldn’t be here without some piece of knowledge you gave me.
DATE: 8/26/2023
Name: EMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Randall K. Barrett
Email: randallbarrett1@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CNSS-5
Comments: To my mentors, including LCDR Oneal, ENCM Giddens, ENS Vann, EMCS Lee, EMCS Gee, EMCS Williams, EMC Osi and many others. This achievement is owed directly to you. A special thanks to my family, for always being there to support me and having faith. This accomplishment is one achieved not by me, but by the ones who steered me here. Leadership is an action not a title.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: MMC(SEL) Maannaliza Jasminez Faiivae
Email: ma.annaliza@hotmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS Essex (LHD 2), Last Duty Station: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
COMMENTS: I would like to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity. To my husband, my daughter, my families, and my friends that have constantly supported me through out my naval career! To all my leaders and mentors that have taught me and guided me to where I am now. To all the Sailors that I’ve worked with, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) DEREK RENDON
Email: drendon0726@gmail.com
Current Station: USS SPRUANCE DDG111
Comments: Big Love to the sailors I fight alongside with day in and day out! Shout out to my family, togetherness 1437!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: AWFC (Sel) (NAC/AW) KEVIN MICHAEL TURNER
Email: turnerk2@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSA BAHRAIN CTF-53 Last Duty Station: Naval Air Logistics Office, New Orleans LA
Comments: I would like to thank God and all of the sailors, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who got me here!
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ITC (IW/SW) (Sel) Jesse Mcallistar Bulk
Email: jBulk2@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS Bahrain, IWTC Corry Station, USS Antietam, USS Blue Ridge
Comments: In no particular order and certainly not complete, I would like to thank the following, who were all examples of who and how to be; ITC McDaniels, ITCS NuevoRodriguez, ITC Cornelison, ITC Miller, ETC Clark, ITCM Payne, ITCM Florentino, OSCS Holt, Mom, and ABH3 Bulk. Thank you for everything!
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ABFC(AW/SW)(Sel) Juan CERVANTES
Email: juan.cervantes@CVN71.Navy.Mil
Current Duty Station: : USS TR (CVN-71)
Comments: First I would like to thank my wife for all the support she provides me, not only is she active duty as well but she also holds down our home with three of our boys. Second my Mentors, Junior Sailors, Friends, and shipmates. With out the support of every single person around me I would have made it this far.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: MMC(SW)(SEL) DREW KIETH OLLER
Email: ollieox1028@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS MARINETTE LCS-25
COMMENTS: I would like to thank Retired MMCS Moore; Retired NCCS King; Retired ENCS Farahkan; and to my mentors, including ENCS Guillette, ENCS Orio, ENC Linton: I thank you and appreciate guidance, the wisdom you have bestowed upon me and the opportunities that you have taken the time to make me a better Sailor and a individual. And I want to thank all of my Shipmates past and present, you are the reason I am here, you are the reason I work harder everyday to hold the line. And to my family and friends for the greatest support anyone could ask for.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ITC(SW/IW)(SEL) Zachary James Kechter
Email: kechterz@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS MITSCHER (DDG 57), Norfolk, VA
COMMENTS: Love and thanks to my father, CWO4 (Ret.) Jim Kechter, ITC (Ret.) LaKeitha Ellis, ITC Justin Tessandori, LTJG Brandon Clapp, ETCS Tyler Glab, ITCS Lewis “Cool” Johnson, and FCC Joshua Ramsey for their belief in me, their advice, wisdom, and guidance, and for pushing me when I need it. I am a culmination of their efforts and I would not be here without them.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Craig Garey
Email: craig.a.garey.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Navy Security Forces Isa Air Base, Bahrain
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my friends and family for supporting me along my journey. I thank QMCS Goeke, OSC Berrier, LSC(Retired) Porter, MAC Hixson, and MACS(Retired) Reis. Thank you for your guidance and mentorship throughout my career. I would truly not be where I am without you.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ABHC(SEL) Harry Beck
Email: hbeck0516@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
Comments: First and foremost this would not of been possible from support from my family. My father and mother instilled work ethic at a young age and I always strived to mirror that. My wife and children made this all possible by their unwavering support at all times and love. As far as mentors I have had plenty but there are select few ABCM Shannon Hawkins taught me the craft of my rate as a young airman and third class without him at the beginning of my career I wouldn’t have had that strive for perfection and attention to detail in my rating. ABHC (ret) Erik Avery laid everything knowledge wise on the table and gave me everything he knew which made me a subject matter expert in rate. I can honestly say without these two I wouldn’t be were i am today.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: EMNC(SS) (SEL) Darrel del Castillo
Email: darrel.j.delcastillo.mil@us.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: PHNSY & IMF
COMMENTS: I Would like to thank Retired EMNC(SS) Nicolas Castillo, retired EMNC(SS) Jay Burke, and EMNCM(SS) Joe Shaffner for their knowledge, guidance and methodology of how to be a chief passed down to me to get me to where I am today.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: HTC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jacob Lee Patrick
Email: jake651@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NRC Battle Creek MARMC/ Surgemain. Last Duty Station- USS John C. Stennis CVN 74
COMMENTS: My wife has been beside me through multiple deployments and has endured through it all, she has been my rock. I have many thanks to the mentors I've had through the years. CMC Houske, HTCS Kessie, HTC Maza, HTC Moore, GMC Foss.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ABFC (AW/SW) (SEL) DESHAARD R. HILL
Email: deshaard14@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS GEORGE BUSH CVN-77
COMMENTS: I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS TO ABFCS MATHEWS; ABFC BRYANT; ABFCS STEVENSON; ABFCS ROBERTS; ABCM MOORE; ABFC THOMAS; ABHC MOORE; CDR ALEXANDER; CWO3 WILEY; CWO3 VALENZUELA; LSCS GANOZA; NCC DAGGETT; RETIRED ABFCS BROWN; RETIRED ABFC FORMENTERA. I HAVE STUDIED YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLES AND I WOULD NOT BE AT THIS MONUMENTAL POINT WITHOUT YOU. MY SELECTION IS A DIRECT RESULT OF YOUR INFLUENCE. THANK YOU.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) Jose Ramirez
Email: ramirezjose3244@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: Duty Station: NRC Greenville, South Carolina Previous Commands: NAS Pensacola - NRC White River Junction – NRC Norfolk – USS Gerald R Ford – NAS Whiting Field – USS Wasp (LHD-1) – USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) – USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
COMMENTS: Every person that has crossed my path while in the Navy has made an impact, good or bad, for a day or years. You’ve all made an impact in my life and career. But mostly my family for the continued support. THANK YOU ALL!!!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: AEC(SEL) NICOLAS JAMES MAZUR
Email: nicolas.mazur84@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: HSL-48 VIPERS FRC NORTHWEST VAQ-142 GRAY WOLVES MCAS AIMD IWAKUNI
COMMENTS: : First, I want to thank my wife and strongest supporter, AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Sydney Mazur. Outstanding person that gives her all to any challenge put in front of here. Let's make it through Season together! Personally want to thank ADC Hanson and AZC Lee for having an active and helping hand and an open door policy. LTJG Jensen, former ATC, I still have your anchors and can't wait to put them on! Thank you all and there are so many more not listed.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: HMC(FMF)(SEL) FRANCESCO THOMAS DE RITIS
Email: chequillo1@hotmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS George H. W. Bush (CVN77)
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my wife and kids for the unwavering support they’ve provided me through out my career so far. I need to thank everyone that has helped me grow throw my career but specially my first mentor HMCS David Snow (PAPA), who guided me ever since I was an E5 and showed me what a successful career can look like. I need to thank HMCM Christopher Graham, HMCM Raulito Galgana, and everyone from Fort Sam Houston, for allowing me to grow and demonstrate my potential which ultimately help me get where I am. I will not let you all down.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: HMC(SEL) GARRETT L. MACLAM
Email: gmaclam88@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NRC BATTLE CREEK NMRTC RED ROVER HQ Last Duty Station: NR Camp Pendleton Dental ASU
COMMENTS: FY 23 Selectee. I would like to thank my family and loved ones for their unwavering support throughout my Navy career. Thank you to HMC(AW) Miller for my transition from active duty to the Navy reserves, you have been a friend and mentor since we first met. Thank you to LSC(RET) Smoker and HMC(RET) Smoker for challenging me and allowing me to grow and lead sailors. A very special thank you to NRC Battle Creek Chief's Mess for picking me up, supporting and guiding me for the last year during my tough family transition. I will always be grateful for all you have done for me and my family. To all my past and present leaders I thank you and appreciate your guidance, the wisdom passed on to me and the opportunities presented for me to be great. GO NAVY!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ITC(SEL) Christopher G. Wilder
Email: cwilder2114@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)
Comments: I want to sincerely thank all of my mentors throughout my entire career that have guided me in the right direction. I have been extremely lucky to have amazing leaders at all of my past duty stations up to my current duty station. I could not have done this without you. Thank you!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Dustin Lee Truebenbach
Email: dtrueben@gmail.com
Current duty station CVN 77 George H.W. Bush Comments: I want to thank first of all my wife Nicole Truebenbach, she has pushed me way out of my comfort zone. To all of the AIMD chiefs for supporting and having my back. Everyone has taught me things I didn’t know and pushed me to make board. It took 20 years but first time having a ticket paid off.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: MAC (SEL) Savannah A. Washington
Email: savannah.a.washington.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: MSRON Three, Imperial Beach, CA
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my son is the reason I give it my all! I would like express my gratitude to some of the most outstanding Chiefs that I have met during my career: MACS Lydya Dupont, MAC Antonio Araujo, MAC Lacey Shipp, MAC (Ret) Jaimi Mitchell, MAC Scott Penn, MAC Jacky Ng, and MAC Trevor Patty. Thank you for your outstanding leadership and mentorship!!!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: BMC(SW)(SEL) Nicholas Adam Geisler
Email: nicholasgeisler19@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116)
COMMENTS: I would like to thank Retired BMC Box; Retired BMC Jaramillo; BMCS House; BMCS Yang; BMC Todd; BMC Thomas I thank you and will take all the best parts of your training and mentorship and put it to good use.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: FCC(SW) (sel) Justin E. Vohwinkel
Email: justin.e.vohwinkel.mil@us.navy.mil
CURRENT DUTY STATION: Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands Hawaii
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my long time mentor and first chief in the navy Senior Chief Benavides. She showed me what it takes to be a leader and look out for your people, I could not have done it without you. To my family and friends thank you for always being that crutch I can rely on. Lastly, to all of my sailors in my career for molding me and teaching me the tools to become great!
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ETC(AW)(SEL) Rebekah J. Tarumoto
Email: rebekah.tarumoto@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center Battle Creek/ 2nd NELR/MARMC
Comments: I thank God for guiding me and giving me this blessing in my life and career. Also, I need to thank my husband and parents for supporting me for the past 18 years of this adventure. Thank you, also, to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who have poured into me and will continue to help mold me into the best that I can possibly be. Last, but definitely not least, thank you to all the junior sailors who have assisted and supported me. Their hard work and dedication makes this the world's finest Navy and I'm honored to serve with each and everyone.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: FCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Nicholas Tayman
Email: taymannicholas@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: USS George H.W. Bush (CV-77)
Comments: Would like to thank FCCS Chandler, FCC Rohrbach, FCC Stewart, FCC Marshe and FCC McHenry for all the help, mentoring and guiding on my way to and through this journey!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: HTC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jacob Lee Patrick
Email: jake651@gmail.com
Current Duty Station- NRC Battle Creek MARMC/ Surgemain. Last Duty Station- USS John C. Stennis CVN 74
Comments: My wife has been beside me through multiple deployments and has endured through it all, she has been my rock. I have many thanks to the mentors I've had through the years. CMC Houske, HTCS Kessie, HTC Maza, HTC Moore, GMC Foss.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ISC (SEL) Angie B. Himmelberger
Email: angie.breyer@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NRC Tampa, USCENTCOM J2
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my husband and daughter and the rest of my family and friends. Also all of my fellow sailors who have helped me along the way.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Powell
Email: joshpowell0215@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CVN 77 G H W Bush Past Duty Station: NAVSUP FLCSI ROTA, CVN 75 Harry S Truman
Comments: Thank you to my heart and love Christina Schultz. My kids Charlie, Demarius, and Dominic. You all will always be the reason I keep pushing grinding and have happiness in my life. Special thanks to a couple of mentors that always pushed me to a limit. Retired Master Chief Vic Harris and Senior Chief Jon Faretta... Thank you for all your wisdom, guidance, honesty, and respect.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: AOC(SEL) Erin B MYERS
Email: Myerserinb@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: CVN77 George Bush
Comments: i would like to thank AOC Retired Kelly Mcavoy, AOCS retired Keith Foshee for making me the leader I am today.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ABFC (SEL) TANISHA FAYE GLASS
Email: fanishaglass@icloud.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: CVN77 George Bush
COMMENTS: I would like to thank Retired ABCM Hawkins,S ; ABCM ARBER,J ; ABCM Tomzac, E; Retired ABCM Miller, S; Retired CMC Brady, L; I thank you and appreciate guidance, the wisdom bestowed on me and the opportunities presented for me to be great.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Gino E. Roverso
Email: Gino.roverso@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and children, you keep me going everyday and are the beacon of light that guides my way. I would also like to thank my past and present mentors and leaders who I have learned from and who have set the shining example of what a great leader should be. To include but not limited to, CMDCM Timmons (Ret), CMDCM Brown, YNC Johnson, CWO Rodgers, PSC Hernandez, YNC Wilson, LCDR Estacio, ENS Russell, LSCS Oboh, YNC Atutubo, YNC Samson, and RPC Sharpton. Thank you to everyone for enabling and encouraging me to have the skills and confidence to reach this lifetime achievement.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: LNC(SW)(SEL) Shiara Reyes
Email: shiara.reyes19@gmail.com
Current Duty station: REDCOM Everett
Comments: Thank you to my husband and child for their love and support and to my parents, who don't understand Navy life, but are my biggest cheerleaders.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: MAC(SEL) CHANNINE DEWAYNE SMITH
Email: tone30d@gmail.com
CURRENT DUTY STATION: NSA BAHRAIN SECURITY DEPARTMENT
COMMENTS: I would like to thank Retired MACM Sardona; Retired PSCM McNuckle; Retired MACM McNuckle; MACM Limon; HMCM Ramos, T; Retired HMCS Thammvongas; Retired MACS Lewis, F; I thank you and appreciate guidance, the wisdom bestowed on me and the opportunities presented for me to be great.
DATE: 8/25/2023
Name: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Christopher C. Back
Email: cback103@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS STERETT (DDG-104)
Comments: To my mentors, including ISCS Thurman, STGCS Sneyd, OSC Barnett, BMC Mares, and many others. This achievement is owed directly to you. A special thanks to my family, for always being there to support me and having faith. This accomplishment is one achieved not by me, but by the ones who steered me here. Let’s get after it!
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ABHC(SEL) JOSEPH T. FOREMAN
Email: joeownedyou100@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CVN69 Dwight D. Eisenhower 03369
Comments: Thank you Senior Chief Holliday for being my mentor and Chief Arcinega.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: OSC (SW/AW)(SEL) Joe L. Bostick
Email: jbostick07@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Destroyer Squadron 21 Last Duty Station: Southwest Regoinal Maintenance Center
Comments: I would like to thank all my shipmates past and present helping me get to this point in my career, I could not have done it without you! To my family, I love you, thank you for believing in me and the strong support you've given me.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) ELEAZAR SISON
Email: olcen172002@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: DDG-65 BENFOLD Past Duty Station: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam( Silver Dolphin Bistro Galley)
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife for all her support on my Navy Career. And also I would like to thank CMC Mullenhour, GMC Blaise(Too EZ!), BMCM Baldwin, CWO4 Arboleda, CWO3 AlvesBautista, CWO3 Mercado, CMC Kaszubowski, RSCM Birdine, RSCM Palis, LSCM Murao, CSCM Jones, CSCM Fogata, Command Senior Chief Smith, CSCS Gonzalez, Senior Chief Chua, CSC(Ret) Lee, QMC (Ret.) Mora, HMC (Ret.) Donato. Shout-out and Huge Thank you to my LPO, my Chief, my Senior Chief, my Mentor and my Brother- CSCS Wilson Cruz.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: AWOC (NAC/AW)(SEL) Joshua Coray
Email: joshc43@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CTF 57 Last Duty Station: TOC Kadena
Comments: Thank you to Elena, Zion, Joziah, and Zachariah. CI couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to my family and all my past and current leaders!
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: ETC (SW/IW/EXW)(SEL) David E. Jackson
Email: thischord@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Jack H Lucas DDG 125 Last Duty Station: SCSTC SD Learning Site Sand Diego Comments: What a momentus time in my life and in my career this is! And it all wouldn't be possible without the great support and opportunities given me by tremendous Chains of Command, peers and subordinates alike. Special thanks to my wife Jada and our fur babies at home. And of course, thank you to my leadership current and past: CMDCM Brockman, LCDR Bardwell, FCACM Jackson, LT Ayers, ETC McGuire, ETCM Carlson, ETCM Cuellar, LT Johnson, ETCS Black, ETC Bell, ETC Domingue, ETC Pierce, CWO3 Barksdale, ITC Garay, ITCS Sanchez, and all other leaders and leadership throughout my career. I look forward to being a part of and bringing great things to the Mess!!!
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ADC(AW)(SEL) Marcus Walker
Email: markkusallen@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NAWS China Lake
Comments: I must thank my wife for the support she provides me and thank my three daughters for the motivation they give me. My mentors guided me here. I rode in on the sailors who believed in me enough to do so well under my leadership. Now I work for them. I also thank VX-9 Chief’s mess for picking me up shortly after arriving and training me to improve.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: LSC(SW/AW/IW)(Sel) Shilong Zhou
Email: navyzhoushilong@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NCTS, Bahrain
Comments: First, I would like to thank my mom whose name is Lianrong Li. Without her sacrifice, I can't finish my school and move to the USA to achieve my freedom dream. Second, I want to thank my first mentor Senior Chief Bucton who guided me when I was an Seaman on board USS America (LHA-6). Third, I want to thank all leaders and mentors in my career, especially my current mess, to support me to become a leader. I will not list all your names, but you are all remembered from bottom of my heart. At last, I would like to thank my future partner, who is the reason why I want to be the best of best.
DATE: 8/25/2023
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Russell Harding
Email: Russell.harding2.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty station: PMRF Barking Sands, HI
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife for pushing me and supporting me and believing in me when I had almost lost faith in myself, and is my ride or die forever. Secondly I’d like to thank my mother, sisters and the rest of my aunts and uncles that instilled my morals that have helped me throughout my life. All of this would also not have been possible without the support of the many mentors and lifelong friends who have become a huge part of my journey since joining the Navy back in 2006. I especially think of those who began mentoring me before I even knew it and both the aircrew and maintenance department of TACAMO who provided invaluable training and helped me to evolve into the sailor I am. If I were to list everyone by name it would be an impossibly long list, but to name a few AWFC Smith’s mentorship and motivation, AWVCM Jackson’s meticulous methods of training and challenging me, AWF1 Woodbury, AEC Liu, AWFC Gonzales, AECS Bell, AWF1 Harlan, AWFC Byrd, AD2 Tom, AM1 Ragland, AWFC Rivera, and so many more. I also think often of two friends who aren’t here anymore but have left a lasting impact, AWFC Waylon Craigo and AWF1 Lance ScottI; I miss you guys and wish you could be here to celebrate with me and give me some more guiding words. And to the mess at my current command, I want to thank you all for the upcoming challenges that will allow me to earn my place within your ranks and for the lessons you’ve already instilled in me.
DATE: 8/25/2023
FROM: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Alexis Aragon
Email: Alexis.A.Aragon2.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: ISA Air Base
Comments: I want to thank my friends and family for their endless support. They have encouraged me, always have my back, and have helped me get to this point. I want to thank all of the Sailors I've met, led, and followed along the way; specifically, Senior Chief Brent Bond and Lauren (Lizzy) McLelland, without them I wouldn't be the person I am nor in the position I am in today. Finally, I want to thank God for He has made all things possible.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: RSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Shanna Powell
Email: shannalarios@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS STERETT
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my mentors, and all my Sailors. Without them I would not be where I am today, and words can never truly thank them for all they have done to help shape my career.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: MNC(SW)(Sel) Wilfredo Jirau Ruiz
Email: jirauw@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32)
Comments: Thank you BMCM Poe for giving me a second opportunity to stay in the Navy after all that I put you, BM1 Sampson, BM1 Mead, and Chief Warrant Officer Israel Idrovo (back then BM2) through more than 15 years ago. You guys continue to be my inspiration! MNC William Alexander we have been together the entire time, thanks for being here brother. MNC Terri Lile thank you for your guidance and care without you this could’ve not been possible. And to my beautiful Wife Angelica and my kids Alan and Luna, this goes for you!
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: FCAC (SW)(Sel) Chad Champlin
Email: chad.champlin@2DDG104.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Sterett
Comments: Thank you to my wife Allison and two children Pierson and Nova Without you guys I would be lost. I want to thank a special leader who got me here, Martin Oleson who taught me you have to go H.A.M. every single day.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: BMC (SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Lanh Van Dinh
Email: andydinh851@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: TRF Bangor Last Duty Station: USS Bonhomme Richard
Comments: I would first like to thank my family for being my rock. And my counterpart and leadership team on the Mighty BHR. I know I have been taught by many in the way of leadership along the way. Thank you for pushing me to be better and not give up.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: CTRC(SW/IW/AW)(sel) Matthewlambert Manzo
Email: matthew.manzo@ddg104.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NIOC Pensacola 2012-2015, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) 2016-2019, NIWTG San Diego 2019-2023, USS Sterett (DDG-104) 2023-Present
Comments: I want to thank all my mentors that have helped keep me from straying too far off the right path over the years. I would like to especially thank CTRCS McFarland, CTRC Liwanag, CTRCS Martin, CTMC Bobo, CTRC Trombley, CTTC Sneyd, CTRC Tullar, CTTC Sneyd, CTTC Brunow, CTRC Saczynski, CTTC Parlin, CTRCM Travis and CTRCS Bell, to name a few, for taking special care and shaping me to be who I am and getting me this far. I would like to thank my family, trying to emulate my father, MRC(ret) Lamberto Manzo, to the absolute best of my ability. My son, Zami, keeps me on my toes and keeps me stronger all the time. Saving the best for last, I want to thank my love, my rock, my whole life, my wife, Sandy. Everything I do, everything I am is because of you. I can’t possibly thank you all enough, and I can’t wait for this new beginning!
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: AOC(SEL) Matthew L Simons
Email: matthew.simons23@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: PCU JFK CVN-79
Comments: I would like the thank all the junior personnel who made me the leader I sm today, without you i would of never been Selected. To the Honorable Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs and Most Honorable Master Chiefs who got me to this point. A few are AOC(RETIRED) John Schumm. Gave me my first nick name is the Navy "Snowis" and taught me to never stop regardless of opposition. AOC (RETIRED)Kurt Pepple for always being humble. Patience is a true weapon. AOCS(RETIRED) Benjamin Herman, who taught me it not always about work, but to have fun and take care of my family! AOCS Jacob Moody, you where my first great mentor and got me into riding Harleys. We went through hard times and kept moving forward. You also brought me in and helped me realize Navy friends ment Navy Family. Finally to my best friend in the Navy AOC Ryan Kurtzman. You have been my sounding board for damn near everything since 2009. Couldn't have done it with out all of your support brother. Finally to my Wife and children. You are my rocks that keep me grounded and my lighthouse in a storm to guide me. I love you all so much.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: EMC (SW/AW) (Sel) M. Paula Ortegonroa
Email: smithwicky@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SERMC Great Lakes Previous Duty Stations: CVN 72 USS Abraham Lincoln, SWESC GL (Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command).
Comments: Thank you to the friends who turned into family, to the mentors and leaders who challenged me and had the patience to answer all my questions, to guide me to find my own answers/solutions, and to those who turned me around so many times to correct my errors; all the Sailors I had the opportunity to mentor, lead, guide, work with, learn from, share good and hard times, it is you who helped shape a more resilient and perseverant human. Mamita and Daddy-o in heaven, I will continue making you proud and finish what I started! Last but not least, Sparky Cristian Velasquez, "Captain America," you are somewhere in the skies looking down on me, brother; thank you for always believing in me and what I could accomplish.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: ITC(SW)(SEL) Jason Samuel Smithwick
Email: smithwicky@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NAVIOCOM PENSACOLA
Comments: First, I would like to thank my daughter. She is reason I joined the Navy more than 14 years ago. You have sacrificed so much between constantly moving and several deployments. I want to thank every leader who got me here, from my first LPO, ET2 Yanase (now LT Yanase), to ITCM Zechariah Vik (RET). I have been helped by many people and those who have worked for me are a linchpin in brining me this honor and opportunity. Finally I want to thank the current mess at my command for being genuine with me and pushing me to be better. Thank you all!
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: ENC(SEL)(AW/SS) ADAM DEES
Email: deesadam0651@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR USVDIV 1 TAMPA
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my dear wife for all her support and love and understanding while I undertake this enormous task. Secondly I would like to thank all the Chief's, Senior Chief's, and Master Chief's I'm my career that have helped me get to this point in my 20 year career. I had all but given up and was going to retire next year. The Navy said no!!!!!
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: ADC(AW/SW)(Sel) Kadeem D. McFarlane
Email: Kadeem.d.mcfarlane.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Strike Fighter Squadron Eight-Three (VFA-83)
Comments: Special Thanks to my family and friends for the continuous support for all the years I have dedicated. Special thanks to my wife for always being here as my main support system. Shout out goes to LCDR Rahman, ENS Francis, AFCM Bautista (Lex), ADCS Wood, CWO3 Morris, CWO2 Medley, Shooters of 202 Deployment and Line shack of 83 2018-2019, I personal wouldn’t have made it this for without the effort of these people mentioned. I am Honored to have served with you all and I will remain humble and grateful. Thank you a million.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: AOC(AW)(Sel) Jeffery Wright
Email: JEFFERYWRIGHT.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: CJSFW
Comments: First, I would like to thank my fiancé and two children who make what I do always worth doing, despite the sacrifice they endure every day. I want to thank every leader who got me here, from my first LPO, AOC Ryan Penn, to Warrant Officer Comie . I have been helped by many people. Finally I want to thank the current mess at my command for being genuine with me and pushing me to be better. Thank you all!
DATE: 8/24/2024
FROM: ADC(AW)(Sel) Corey Paddie
Email: Corey.Paddie@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: CJSFW
Comments: I would like to thank my sisters, my aunt and my uncle for all of their support, telling me at every chance how proud they are of me. I would also like to thank ADCS Harold Mack who, as my LPO at VFA-11, took me under his wing when no one else would. I would also like to thank ATCS John Seelbach for being an amazing example of everything I should strive to be as a Chief. And last but not least, I would like to thank every single member of the VFA-97 Chief’s Mess for everything they’ve done for me over the last couple years, because without them, I would not be where I’m at today.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: MMC(SW)(Sel) ALJAY CARVON GERMAN
Email: THEGERMANATOR25@GMAIL.COM
Current Duty Station: Joint Strike Fighter Wing Lemoore, CA
Comments: I like to thank my wife and daughter for supporting my all the way. Without them, I would not have made it to this point in my career! I would like to thank the entire mess on board the USS San Diego and my current mess for molding me into the person that I am today!
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: AMC(AW)(SEL) James Nelson IV
Email: dumbass_ballplayer999@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: COMJSFWING
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Amber for always being smarter than me and having my back throughout my career. I also want to thank ATCS Seelbach for teaching me how to communicate, AMC Chapman for teaching me to knuckle down and send it. I also wish to thank all the CPOs from my past that taught me lessons through example. Both good and bad.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: AGC(Sel) Christopher Cordell
Email: Christopher.cordell@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: FWC MAR CP BAH
Comments: I would like to thank my wife who has always stood beside me except for when she has had to drag me forward. Her patience and love knows no bounds. My children who have sacrificed precious minutes and seconds of their development while I have been away nurturing other peoples children and learning from other children’s mothers and fathers. My parents who have had sleepless nights wondering where in the world and what in the world I have been doing. To all the Sailors shoulders that have carried me to where I am now. Thank you all for pouring into me, loving me, and guiding me. Blessings on blessings.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: BUC (SCW) (Sel) Ryan M. Warner
Email: RyanWarner9754@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Gulfport MS
Comments: Sincere thank you to my home, my rock, Andrea Warner. You have seen me through every single aspect of joining, deploying, promoting, succeeding, struggling, and now in due time being accepted into the Chief Mess. Without your understanding, support, love and patience I could have easily walked away from the service as it made things difficult on young adults to adjust. You are my Compass, and without you I would be lost. Thank you for keeping me grounded and never straying too far off course. My children Aiden and Eli, your life thus far only knows Daddy being in the Navy. I am proud of you boys! Each and every day you teach me things. I hope someday you will look back and be proud of me too! Mom & Dad, thank you for teaching me the hard lessons early on. Without your parenting, I would not be so dedicated, loyal and so stubborn that I will never give in, never give up. My Big Brother, PATCHES!!! You are my best friend. When you joined the Navy I thought you were joking. No way you were going through with it. Thank you for doing it. Thank you for showing me another way. Last but not least, to all my fellow SEABEES! There is no brotherhood like ours. We go through it all with a smile and a beer!
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: HSC William J. Cantrell, USCG
Email: William.J.Cantrell@uscg.mil
Current Duty Station: Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)
Comment: I would like to thank my beautiful wife, Autumn along with my children, Aubrey & Eli. You all have supported me throughout my trial and tribulations during my 15.5-year journey in the United States Coast Guard and I would not be the man I as well as, soon to be, Genuine Chief I will become. I know you all have endured as well as suffered in my absence and I will always be sincerely grateful to you all for allowing me to give something back that is bigger than myself. Thank you and I love you all so much!
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: FCC (SW/AW/SS) (SEL) Justin Coy Kennedy
Email: justin_kennedy@ymail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Houston NRS Katy
Comments: I want to start by thanking my wife for all the support through out my Career. Special thanks to MAC Tyler Barnett for never giving up on me and being there when no one else was there. Special thanks to FCCM Brian Lee for teaching me to all the hard lessons early and trusting me to get the job done. Special shootout to NCC Diego Dsouza and NCCS Randy Carrasco for helping me become a great recruiter and overall Sailor.
DATE: 8/24/2023
FROM: MNC(SW)(Sel) Robert Charles Hogan
Email: RHogan1985@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: USS Cincinnati
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and child who make what I do always worth doing, despite the sacrifice they endure everyday. I want to thank every leader who got me here, from my first LPO, MN1 Waller (RET), to MNCS Seve Boomer (RET). I have been helped by many people and those who have worked for me are a linchpin in brining me this honor and opportunity. Finally I want to thank the current mess at my command for being genuine with me and pushing me to be better. Thank you all!
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: FCC(Sel) Bill Alexander
Email: bill.alexander@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Cincinnati (LCS-20)
Comments: First, I want to thank my wife Shawna for being the rock that keeps me going everyday. I would also like to thank FCC Staruch for being not only my first Chief but the foundation for me of what it means to be a Chief. I would also like the thank ICCM Nicholson for showing me that a Chief never stops and always keeps going. Lastly I would like to thank FCCM Buccat for always being a beacon of Chiefs' Pride.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: CTIC(IW/SW/AW/NAC)(SEL) Krystina Maria Archuleta
Email: kryst.archuleta@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I would first like to thank my husband, Darren, for all the love and support he has provided throughout my Navy career. I also want to thank CTICM Bailey White and CTICM Jacqueline Hughes, I would not be in the Navy without both of you. To my fellow selectees, thank all of you for sharing this journey with me. I hope I can continue to make them all proud!
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: LSC (SW/AW) (Sel) JaeYoung Jeon
Email: jaeyoung.jeon514@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Oklahoma City, OK
Comments: I would like to thank my family, DLA leadership, and my Junior sailors for pushing me and supporting me throughout my Naval Journey. Special thanks to my Chief Mess, Retired Chiefs Mess, my Sponsors, and fellow Class 130 Chief Selectees who mentor me, guide me, and support me. I look forward to the next chapter by laying the Keel.
DATE: 8/24/2023
From: GySgt/ Land Mobile Radio Chief Devon DeAngelo Jones
Email: devon.d.jones@usmc.mil
Current Duty Station: MCAS Iwakuni H&HS S-6
Comments: : I am thankful to MSgt McClain, and Chief (Ret) Christopher Jefferies for presenting me with this opportunity and challenge that I never thought I’d be blessed to take part in. Also my wife for supporting me throughout all the challenges, late nights, and overly tired times since the day she walked in my life. I’m looking forward to the experiences, knowledge, and the brothers and sisters I will gain and be able to take with me throughout my career and life.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: OSC(Sel) Shandi Jarecki
Email: Shandi.jarecki@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Fort Worth/Denver
Comments: I would like to thank the mentors who brought me to this point. I have had many who generously have given me their mentorship. Including my first Chief, BMC Foster. I need to thank my current Selects who are helping me as I move from Fort Worth to Denver. I’ll miss the team. I hope that I may be able to help my Sailors and my new Selects team in Denver as much. Also, need to thank my family who are loves of my life. My twinadoes, Laralai and Gabriel, and my husband, Adam.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: HMC(Sel) Conner Spuhl
Email: Conner.spuhl@gmail.com
Duty Stations: 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines 2013-2016 JAL FHCC 2016-2019 IDC School 2019-2020 LCSRON One 2020-2023 USS STERETT 2023-present
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who took the time to get to know me, guide me, and mentor me to be able make it to this point in my career. I would also like to thank my wife for supporting me over the past 11 years and being my light in the darkness, we did this together and I couldn’t have made it this far with out her. Finally I would like to thank my biggest mentor and the person who has been the hardest on me, CMDCM Alfredo Al Alonso, so many days I needed and sought his guidance and I will forever be grateful to him for pushing me and making me a better IDC and Sailor.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: ETC (SW) (Sel) Michael P. Perry Jr.
Email: michael.p.perry42.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Commander Submarine Group 7
Comments: I am thankful for my wife, Nicole. Without her, I would not be where I am today. She is the absolute shining light that has been there to help guide me.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Nicholas T. Smith
Email: chevytexasboi@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Currently TAD to: USS Sterett (DDG 104)
Comments: I would like to thank all who had a part in this journey for your names will forever be in my guide, only you, all know and understand, thanks to you, I Arrive with a tool box ready, and will continue to fill each drawer with the proper tools needed reflect, and to guide the Future. EACH ONE REACH ONE TEACH ONE.        GETTIUP!!!
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Alex Odiase
Email: alex.odiase.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMNAVFORJAPAN
Comments: I would like to thank CSCM Montgomery, Corey, NCCM Romero, Jaime and LSCS Cohen, Eric for the constant mentorship and guidance. I will not be the Sailor that I am today if you all didn't see something unique in me. Thank you.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: STGC(SEL) Michael Payne
Email: fojasonrd@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Sterett
Comments: I would like to thank STGCS Michael Morgan for driving me to do better for putting the trust in me and guiding me to this point, I honestly wouldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for the time he took to forge me. I would like to thank with everything I have my wife because not one day of my 15 years would've been as it was if I didn't have the love and support she continues to give. Michael Johns for being my go to and sharing his Vietnam war stories and being my go to on all things managerial, I love you and may you Rest in Peace Home Safe. And last but not least STGCS(RET) Dominic Duran for being in all aspects THE CHIEF that took the time to teach and recognize a junior SONAR tech and giving him a chance and his trust very early on in my career.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(Sel) Jason Robert Lemke
Email: fojasonrd@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: First Naval Construction Regiment, NMCB18, NMCB 40
Comments: First I want to Thank my Family for their continued support of my Navy career. I want to thank all my Mentors over the years. To mention a few, CMDCM Hamilton, EOCS Wilber, CMC Greybeal. I Thank Thee.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) PAUL R. Romero Jr.
Email: paul.romero2589@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 Past Duty Stations: VX-9, VFA-211
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for standing by my side through my entire career. Were it not for her, I would not be who I am today. I also want to thank the entire IKE Weapons leadership for believing that I can and would continue my development as a Navy leader. Thank you.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: HMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Frederick D. Turner
Email: aghd334@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMRTC PAX RIVER Navy Det Joint Base Andrews
Comments: I thank God, first. Then I thank my wife and children for their unwavering support and sacrifices. The following personnel where instrumental in my personal/professional growth: HMC Allen Clonts (Ret), HM1 Mike Norris(Ret), HMC Michael Fuchs, HMCS Michael Bonner, HMCM Simba Wallace, HMCM Shawanna Murphy, HMCS Rey Alonso, HMCM Erwin Familiar, and HMC Chris Hawkins. I came into the Navy 21 years ago, not knowing if I would make it past my first term, but here we are. I will pay it forward.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: CSC (SEL) Michael P. Knebel
Email: knebel_michael@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Lewis B. Puller (Blue)
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family and also to BMC Linsalata, LSC Mcnutt and entire USS Lewis B. Puller CPO Mess.
Date:8/23/2023
From:YNC(EXW/AW/SCW)(SEL) Lisa Patrice McNichol
Email: lpmullings@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR STRAT Intel, NRC Omaha,NE
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all their support throughout my Navy career. To my husband Jerome, thank you for the love, support and motivation at times when I felt overwhelmed. To my boys Jahiem and Jahlani, you are my sunshine and the drive I need each and everyday to persevere. I am so happy to be your mother. Thank you to all the Chiefs who has played a major role in my career both personally and professionally. Can’t wait to serve with you all in the MESS!
Date:8/23/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Christopher M. Jacob
Email: cjacob9328@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Milius DDG-69 Past Duty Stations: USS Mahan DDG-72 and CSCS Det East
Comments: I would like to think my mentor and big brother IC1(Ret) Douglass Davis. He was the first person that seen greatness in all I can do in the Navy before I knew it in myself. I didnt think I would ever get this far, but Doug challenge me to change my mindset about the Navy and shown me the path that I need to be put on in order for me to be successful in the Navy. I will also like to thank all the ones that believed in and the junior sailors that played a major role of getting to this point. I also want to thank the Chiefs that provided guidance: FCAC Deitch, FCAC Daigrepont, FCACS Roddy, GSEC Tucker, FCACM Keith, FCC Becker, ICC Overton, FCCM Kunztleman, ETC(Ret) Pak, ASCM Calilung, and CWO2 Higa. Most of all I want to thank my mom and my fiance Jada Pearson along with my son's Bradley and Maxwell-Rey.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Bradley Birch
Email: Kosovo_50@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Denver
Comments: My deepest appreciation to my two beautiful children who have seen me come and go to serve my passion with the USNR over the years. They have been steadfast supporters and strong in my absence. I would also like to recognize MACM Colwell, MACS(Ret) Kembel and MAC(Ret) Cortez with NSF Okinawa on the SELRES side and MAC McCarroll in the Active component as career guides who have been crucial in my development. Thank you all!
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: NCC(AW/SW)(Sel) Rhea Dias
Email: Rheaj.dias@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: NSA Bahrain
Comments: I am eternally grateful for YNC(ret.) Yvonne Erb, CMDCM David Duncan, YNC Jawon Newsome, and AFCM Sara Heady for seeing my talents before I could. I would like to thank NCCS(ret.) Rachel Hutton, you've played a major role in shaping my career, showing me how to make an impact in the Navy and how to remain humble while doing so, I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making me a Navy Career Counselor. Additionally, I would like to thank NCC Patricia Briseno, NCC Oyegoke, CMDCM Lamar Bethel, CWO3 Mayra Garcia, AVCM Terrance Rivers, NCC Jamie Spencer, and ADC Frank Blackman for being my mentors and teachers along the way. Finally, I want to thank my best friends Martika Justice, Antwannette First, Stephanie Payton, Brittany Stephens, Shantel Bell, Jody Pitter and the Love of my life Stephen Tatum for being there for me during this time. Lastly, a thank you to all the junior Sailors who allowed me to encourage them, teach them, and laugh with them while getting the mission done. There are many others but we would run out of space... Thank you!
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Tammen Birondo
Email: tammenbirondo@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: First of all, all glory to God. Secondly, I would like thank my family for believing in me and constantly pushing me hard to reach our goal. Finally, my sincere gratitude to my CoC who supported me since the moment I checked-in on board NAVCENT. Special mention to CSCS Manzano, CSC Balaga, CSC Cariastobar, and CSCS Chin—through their leadership, it pushed me to where I am now today.
DATE: 8/23/2023
FROM: PSC(SW/AW/IW)(Sel) Roland Salazar Rollon
Email: Rsrollon@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMDESRON FIFTEEN Past Duty Stations: USS CAPE ST. GEORGE(CG 71), USS ESSEX (LHD 2), NTAG Northern Plains
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends, and colleagues who helped me get this far. I would not be here to day if it werent for them and their continued support in my career. Special thanks to my mentors; to name a few, YNC Traynor, PSCM Espino, PSC Le, PSC Anderson, YNCS Hamilton, LT Vance, LTJG Bismonte, YNC Castro, LSC Orencia, YNC Carter....and the list continues. Thank you all for such a wonderful history. I learned as much as I can from you. To my twin brother LT Rollon and older brother PSC Rollon, my mom, and sister, this success is our success.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: GySgt Kythan Rey Stevenson
Email: krs.usmc1775@gmail.com
Current Duty Stations: USSPACECOM, JRISE. Past Duty Stations: Production and Analysis Company; Bravo Company; Intelligence Support Battalion; 3rd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment.
Comments: I give thanks to God and my family for helping me get to where I’m at now. And I want to also thank MSgt Pew for his guidance, wisdom, care, and leadership.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: LNC(Sel) Tonya L. Bryan
Email: tbryan1979@live.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Cheyenne
Comments: I would like to thank LNCM Tegan Winters who has been a guiding light and inspiration to me in my journey as a Legalman. I would like to thank LNCM Bradley Earl for assisting me, along with LNCM Winters, in my conversion into the Legalman Community. You both played a major role in shaping my career and I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you have put in to me. Additionally, I would like to thank LNC Kendra Clowney, LNC Kimberly Hennessy and MMCS Kristen Trefren for being my mentors and teachers. Finally, I would like to thank my fiancé Ned and my daughter Brooke for dealing with me during this Season.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: GySgt/ Battery Gunnery Sergeant Michael Ruben Perez
Email: Michael.R.Perez@usmc.mil
Current Duty Station: : Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment
Comments: : I am thankful to my family, They’ve been my rock for everything I’ve done throughout my career in the military, without them I would be nothing. I thank all of you for sharing this journey with me. This experience will follow and enrich my career forever.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: LSC EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Keyonna Tashieka Moore
Email: Keyonna_05@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my Family for all the support through my Navy career. To my husband Jason, thank you for holding down the home front during all the time I had to spend away. To my daughters Faith and Love, you are the light in my life, and I am so happy to be your mom! Thank you to all the Chiefs who have inspired me, both personally and professionally.
DATE: 8/23/2023
FROM: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Jeromy Lewis Fisher
Email: jeromylfisher@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SUBPAC UWO DENVER
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and kids who sacrifice more for my career, then they will ever realize. I would also like to thank FCACM Loef for shaping my early career to allow me to reach this point. Finally I would like to thank my mother and late father for inspiring me to join the Navy and strive for this position of honor.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: HMC(FMF/IW)(SEL) Zachary Andrew Hansen
Email: zacharyh54@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Cheyenne
Comments: Thanks to everyone who has helped me reach this point, I couldn't have done it by myself. Special thanks to my junior sailors and especially HMCS Johnny Coonts, HMCS Jeremiah Schneider, HMC(ret) Charlotte Ward and HMC Xiaolong Alcocer for being such strong role models and Chiefs worth looking up to. Thanks to my wife Tessa Hansen for putting up with deployments and my absence while she holds down the home front and takes such good care of our daughter Lily!
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: EMC(SW)(Sel) Curtis William Judah
Email: curtisjudah@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Fort Worth (LCS3)
Comments: I would like to thank my amazing wife and children. I could not have gotten anywhere without their support and belief in me even when i didnt believe in myself. Also, I'd like to thank the mentors I've had throughout the years that saw something great in me and pushed me to reach for the stars and be the best version of myself.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Janice Nancy Coppock
Email: Janice.coppock@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5
Comments: First thank you to my Wife without her I wouldn’t have made it even close and my Father for always being my anchor. To my always consistent mentor CBCM Bryan Pelangka thank you for all of your wisdom. CMDCM Michael Saenz, BUCS Jake Kusay, CECS Ty Clark you have made a profound impact on my life and I will forever be grateful. To my friend and my sailors this is all for you and I won’t forget. Lastly to my brother UTC Ryan Kierl, thank you for always being there for me.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: CTRC(IW/SW)(Sel) Salvatore Moretti
Email: salmoretti@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR C10F NIOC CO.
Comments: First and foremost, I'd like to thank God for blessing me this life He's given me and for the opportunity to serve the World's Finest Navy! I'd also like to thank CTRCM(ret) Morris, CWTCS Nicholson, CTTC Derby, and the countless other Chiefs who have provided me mentorship and guidance over the years. Finally, a big thank you to my beautiful wife Brittany for being my rock and supporting me through the ups and downs of OUR Navy career - Lots of downs but this is the biggest UP!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: STGC(SW/IUSS)(SEL) Javier Reyes Ruiz
Email: masamune2k3@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS MILIUS (DDG 69) Past Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53), COMSUBPAC NAVY DATA CENTER DETACHMENT OKINAWA, USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85), and AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP WESTERN PACIFIC.
Comments: I would like to thank my parents who have always been my biggest fans throughout my Naval journey. I would like to thank my peers, mentors and subordinates past and present. I would like to give special thanks to the leaders who have forged me into the leader I am today: STGCS(RET) Scott, STGCS(RET) Chianese, STGCS(RET) Fountaine, STGCS(RET) ELKINS, STGCS(RET) Gentleman, CWO2 Denton, STGCM Marshal, OSCS Paul, FCCM Kuntzleman, STGCS Gepfrey, CMDCM Gonzales, CMDCM Velez, and CMDCM Bojorquiz! There are many others but thank you all for your leadership and guidance throughout the years.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: LNC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Stephen Lipowski
Email: stephenlipowski@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: SRS-33 Pearl Harbor, C7F, NAF Atsugi, RLSO Midwest
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and parents for always having my back and supporting me throughout my time in the Navy.  Thank you CSCM DeGraff, LNCM White, PSCM Torio, RPCS Reed, MCCM Taylor, HMCS Casasflores, LNC Colvin, LNC Rosado, LNC Pickens, MCC Farone, and CSSC Cooper for all their fantastic mentorship and support!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: BMC(SW) (SEL) Terry Lee Taber Jr
Email: mr.man0352@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Shiloh CG-67
Comments: I would like to thank the Boatswains mates I served with on the USS Germantown LSD-42. I would like to thank my wife Allison, my kids Conor and Elizabeth for being the wind in my sails through this wonderful journey.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Christian Colin Murphy
Email: ChristianMurphE@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS MILIUS DDG 69 Past Duty Stations: USS MAHAN DDG 72, USS BARRY DDG 52, ACU-4 SHORE
Comments: First and foremost I am thankful for my wife and two wonderful daughters for experiencing this journey with me and always helping me along the way. I want to also thank GSMC(ret) Hunt, GSCS James, GSMC(ret) Rogersalvarez, GSCS (ret) Limbrick, GSMC Jackson, GSCS Owusu, GSCS Archuleta, GSCS Hullender, GSMC Perez, GSEC Villabroza, GSM1(ret) Jordan, GSM1 Rosanes and all of the senior and junior sailors that have provided continuous support and guidance that has led me here today. It means so much to me that I had the opportunity to be around them while moving through the ranks. Without your leadership and belief in me I wouldn’t have made it here. Thank you.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: ITC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Andrew Tyler Leaf
Email: andrewleaf93@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Ralph Johnson Past Duty Stations: 22 NCR, USS John S McCain, USS Benfold, and FACSFAC Pearl Harbor
Comments: I would like to thank FCC Timothy Hoar and his wife for their mentorship, friendship, and help when I was at some of the lowest points in my life. I would like to recognize ITC(ret) Corey Nugent, ITC Ruben DeJesus-Torres, ITC Randall Thornton, GMCS Brett Mallery, FCACS(ret) Daniel Glatz, ITCS(ret) Wilfred "Butch" Everett, HMCS Spencer Grey, and CMDCM Frederick Mike Tyler for all of their guidance, wisdom, care, and leadership. Thank you all.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Charles Yonel Gaudin
Email: gaudincy@yahoo.com
Current duty station: USS SHILOH CG-67
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and family. I would like to thank Senior CSCS Carter, CSCM Soda Mean and the entire USS Shiloh CPO Mess.
Date: 8/23/2023
From: CTRC(IW/SW)(SEL) Michael Edward Deleon
Email: Mikedeleon3086@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS MILIUS (DDG 69) Past Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM COLORADO
Comments: I praise and thank my Lord and Savior who strengthens me. I thank my parents Magdalena and Ernesto who raised me to become the man I am today. I thank my loving wife Priscilla-Eleeta who has been my anchor and my support, through the calm and rough seas and my daughters Amelia Blaise and Leona Marie who gives me joy and my purpose to always strive for excellence. For all of my mentors, peers and junior Sailors who have supported me throughout my career. A very special shoutout to: My cousins CW4(Ret) Dennis Deleon and LSCS(Ret) Donnie SanMiguel Deleon and to CTRCS(Ret) Cobbler, CTRC(Ret) Reeder, ETCM(Ret) Taylor LSCS Langomez, CTRC Southern, CTRC Blanding, CTRC Tullar, CTTCS Gushikuma, ASCM Calilung and CMDCM Bojorquiz for your continued inspirations.
Date: 8/23/2023
From: GSEC(SW/AW)(SEL) Dylan Philip Alcorn
Email: dylalcorn@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Milius (DDG 69) Past Duty Stations: USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS John S McCain (DDG 56)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Tsugumi Alcorn for supporting my daughter Ivy and son Noah and myself to make it this far in my naval career. I would like to give special thanks to the following mentors that have made me who I am today: LT Renior, LTJG Brooks, CMDCM Bojorquiz, GSCM Wells, GSCM Miller, GSCS Loyola, DCCS Clarke, GSCS Khullar, GSCS Alvarez, MMCS (RET) Brown, EMC Middleton, and many many others; there are so many to name! Thank you all for your different leaderships styles and I will keep pushing to lead the way you taught me.
Date: 8/23/2023
From: FCAC (SW) (SEL) Wesley Bryan Fraser
Email: Wesley.Fraser91@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS MILIUS DDG-69 Past Duty Stations: USS MUSTIN DDG-89, CSCS DET SAN DIEGO
Comments: First, I would like to thank my parents Randy and DeAnn. Your support through my career has been the bed rock for me to build success. Thank you to Angela for dealing with my crap and being the mother of our son. I would like to give thanks to FCCM(ret) Ed Bruce Campbell for mentoring me in my early years and pulling me off the fence of getting out. To CWO2 Shellie Higa for her continued support and guidance I don’t think I will ever be able to explain in words to you how you have helped me develop into the leader I am today. Lastly a huge thank you to ETCS Tyler Glab you have always been there both personally and professionally through these many years.
Date: 8/23/2023
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Christian Joseph Tanaquin
Email: christian.tanaquin16@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS MILIUS (DDG 69) Past Duty Stations: HSC-12 in Atsugi, Japan, and PSD Guam
Comments: I would like to thank my dad CE1(Ret) Joey Tanaquin for even making all of this possible and get my Naval career started on the right path. I would like to thank my peers, mentors, and subordinates past and present. I would like to give thanks to the following: PS1 Gonzales, YNCS(Ret) Stubbs, YNC Aviles, AWSCM Ledesma, PSC Perez, PSCM Ching, PSCM Makahi, PSC Pante, PSC Baah, PSC Escobar, PS1 Villoria, Mr. Francis Deguzman, Mr. Felix Estrella, ENS Wickham, PSC Acoba, PSC Garas, and CMDCM Bojorquiz. Thank you all for the mentorship and guidance throughout the years!
Date: 8/23/2023
EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ashley Veronica Green
Email: Ashley.v.green.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NSA Bahrain. Previous Duty Stations: USS Nimitz (CVN-68), CNSS-5.
Comments: I want to thank my father DM1 Green(ret) you started what I lovingly call the family business, my brother YN2 Green followed and I am honored to continue it. EMC McSwiggan(ret), you were there in my formative years in this organization and were the foundation on which I built my leadership style, and the example I measured myself against, thank you! DCC Ingle(ret), MMC Posey(ret), BMC Williams, BMCS House, BMCM Valladares you all have been a part of my most recent years and helped mentor, guide and polish off some of my rough edges. I firmly believe God placed all of you in my life for a reason and I am beyond grateful.
DATE:8/23/2023
From: LSC(AW/IW)(SEL) Michael Marcelino
Email: 1michaelmarcelino@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NSWG-1 Det Bahrain, NTAG Red River, VP-1, Hopperinfoservcent, VFA-131
Comments:First I want to thank God and my family for always having my back. A big shout out to all of the leaders that guided me through good and bad times We Made it! Now the hard work begins. Thanks.
Date: 8/23/23
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Jasmine Ti’Anda LaRue
Email: jasminecoleman100@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Naval Special Warfare Center
Comments: I would like to thank my mom Debra Coleman for teaching how to be a strong and resilient person. Honorable mentions to my uncle James Jefferson Sr. and my brother Donald Maiben Jr., although you two are no longer physically with me, I know that you two are looking down and watching me always, thank you being the father figures in my life, you help raised me to me be the person I am today. I hope you two are proud of me. I want to thank my cousin, HMC(Ret) James Jefferson Jr., for taking me in and carefully watching and guiding after graduating high school. I aspire to be as great as you when I become a Chief. You taught me patience, understanding, and most importantly diplomacy. YNCS(Ret) Matthew Connelly was the first person I had to a look up to in the Navy. You are the first person to show me what a real leader looks like first hand. You had more faith in my abilities than I had in my self back then as a YN3. I want to thank all the leadership I have had in these past 11 years that got to know me as me and not some billet to fill or a an easily replaceable asset to the Navy. They have all in someway, shape, or form gotten me to where I am today. And last but not least, I want to thank all the Sailors I had and will have the pleasure of leading, you all are one of the reasons I continue to reenlist and put the uniform on daily for. I would not be the leader I am today if I did not have Sailors to lead.
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: ITC(IW)(SEL) Dustin William Mazzocoli
Email: dustin.mazzocoli@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NMCSO Bahrain, COMUSSOCOM, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), NIOC SD
Comments: First, I want to thank my amazing wife for supporting me through the multiple moves, long days, and longer deployments. Thank you ITCM Spigarelli, ITCS Williams, ITCS (RET) Eldridge, ITCS Bloodworth, ITC Austin, ITC Lanig, and my Dad, FCC (RET) Haag for your years of wisdom and guidance that got me to where I am today!
DATE: 8/23/2023
From: ISC(SW)(SEL) Lara Buff
Email: lara.metro@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR CPF N2N39 Denver
Previous Duty Stations: INDOPACOM JIOC JDET Denver, USS Enterprise CVN-65
Comments: I would like to thank my husband and family for being endlessly supportive and proud. Also thank you to ISCM Locke, ISCS Alder, CWTCS McWhirter, ISCS Peterson, ISC Hamm, ISC Henry-Mack (ret), and so many others who showed by example what a great leader should look like. And thank you to those First Classes who have served with me and sling-shotted me to where I am now. I'll see you on here in the future!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ETC (SW)(SEL) JOHN M. LAKE
Email: JOHN.M.LAKE4.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: Information Warfare Training Command CORRY STATION.
Comments: I would like to recognize my wife Laura, my two sons Henry and James, the Sailors past and present in my charge that put our team in a position to be successful. I would like to thank mentors of mine in no particular order ITC Kiaya Tootle, ITC(ret) Meesha McCarthy, OSC Dave Simmons, MNCS(ret) Ryan Cook, OSC Marcos Lucero, ETCS Tyler Glab, GMC Dan Thomas, GMC Eric Stabenow, FCCS Marlon Glass, ENCS Mark Nicholas and the rest of the USS Indianapolis(LCS-17) Chief’s Mess, ITCM Matt Lee, DCC(ret) Jeff Foster, BMCS Jeremy Chandler, ITC Robert Turnquest, ITCM Marlon Vega, ETCM Ed Benkin, ETCM(ret) Bill Reigart, FORCM(ret) Bob Conklin, Ensign Matt Bohan, LCDR Barry Qualls, CDR Larry Ford, my uncle SKCS(ret) Tim Lake, and lastly my Father DSC(ret) Bill Lake. Thank you all for everything.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Lewis Paul Fournet
Email: lewis.p.fournet@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: NMCB 14, NRC Nashville
Comments: No comment
DATE: 8/22/2023
FROM: GSMC(SW) (SEL) Jordan Edwards
Email: Jordane410@gmail.com
DUTY STATION: USS PORTER DDG-78
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and children for all of their support throughout my career. What it means to me to be a Chief Petty Officer: A CPO to me is a leader to all. A Chief is the top SME in their rating but more importantly the champion for his or her sailors, ensuring they have the necessary support and tools for success.
DATE: 8/22/2023
Name: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL)John Patrick Hammond Jr.
Email: john.p.hammond6.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: COMANVFOR JAPAN
Comments: I want to thank my two children, Cecilia and Jack, for their love and support even though they are halfway across the world. Thank you to the original Chief Hammond, my dad John, for teaching me what it takes to be a great father. I want to thank my mom, Lisa who has been a huge support for me and my children. Thank you to CMDCM Hardemon, OSCS Godlove, OSCS Beisser, OSCS Gagne, STGCS Dellaposta, OSCS (RET) Kane, LT Hansen (OPS LDO), LT Patnode (OPS LDO) , and many more for the opportunities they provided and exceptional training and mentorship!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: LSSC(SS)(SEL) Augustas Glazier
Email: glazier.a96@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: PMO DET BAHRAIN, USS WYOMING(SSBN-742)(B), FY2024 Selectee
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors and support for pushing me to this milestone. Including but not limited to LSSC Mattox, LSSC Johnson, LSC Saucedo, and LSC Munoz. Also big thank you my family for always being there for me. Looking forward to the tough times ahead.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Michael Lind Smith
Email: michaellind116@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: : USS Jack H. Lucas DDG-125
Comments: : First I want to thank GOD and my family for their love and support throughout my career. I also would like to thank all the great leaders and mentors I’ve had over the years, LSCS Blevins and LSCS Johnson thank you for always being there for me! Finally I want to thank my Sailors because without you I wouldn’t be here, you made being a leader a very humbling experience!!!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Cody William Light
Email: lightcw1191@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: : Strategic Communications Wing ONE
Comments: I am eternally grateful for my wife, Carolyn, and my two sons, John and Stewart. They are and always will be my motivation. Special thanks to CWO5 Manuel Pena, ITCS(Ret.) Jon Holzhauer, ITCS Ryan Mcnair, ETC(Ret.) Chad Kaski and ITC Jimmy Neff. You all inspired me to do better and be better.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: DCC (SW/SCW) (SEL) Bryan Earl Petway
Email: Champyon83@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: : USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG-125)
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all the support and the encouraging words. Secondly, I'd like to thank DCCS (ret.) Amanda Fraser, DCC Menard, DCC Quinteros, AOC Red, and all the Chief Petty Officers that took the time to mentor me and push me even when I didn't think there was any motivation left.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Jesse Andrew Lamb
Email: jesse.lamb@lcs3.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: : USS FORT WORTH LCS3
Comments: StationI would like to thank my girlfriend who I plan to ask her hand in marriage after season and over two years together. She is very understanding of my life and my dedication to the Navy, she is also a great mother to by 5 year old German Shepherd. I would also like to thank the many mentors I've had along the way; GSCS Hammer, GSCS Seijas, GSMC Woodworth, my ACE at the time (LT Morrissey), and STGCS Green. Without the mentorship and support of these find navy Chiefs I would not be writing this today.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Vanessa Nava
Email: veenava013@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Cincinnati (LCS 20)
Comments: Thank you to CMDCM (RET) Michael Magnetta and ITC Richard Flores for being there through one of the toughest times in my life and in my naval career. Thank you to ITCS (RET) Lacey Pipolo for always seeing the best in me when I didn’t see the best in myself. Thank you to my greatest friend (almost sister) YNC (RET) Inez Garza for always reminding me to be true to myself and NEVER be afraid to say my piece. Thank you to my parents, because when I need them to jump they never stop asking how high. And lastly, but most importantly, thank you to my son Leo for being my greatest motivation in everything I do. I hope that the things I do for him now will one day help shape him into a great man in the future.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: EMC(SW) (Sel) Leslie Candido Laoang
Email: leslie.j.candido@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Fort Worth (LCS3)
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife as my number 1 cheerleader. Always pushing me to do my best and for my family and friends for their support. Thank you to the many chiefs I've served with over the years for their guidance and lessons.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: EOC (Sel) (EXW/SCW) TRAVIS JACKSON LOVE
Email: TRAVISLOVE40@HOTMAIL.COM
Current Duty Station: NSWDG DAM NECK ANNEX VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Comments: Thankful for my wife and family for their continued support in these stressful weeks ahead and supporting me during my time in the Navy. I would like to say thank you to all of those who have helped me and guided me through my career.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: STGC(SW) (SEL)Derrick Rider
Email: riderusn@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS NITZE DDG 94, Norfolk, VA
Comments: I am especially grateful for my wife Cristina, my three kids Alesis, Arik, and Lilyanna Rider. I am also thankful for my awesome CA Division, and my very supportive leadership past and present. Thank you all!!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Michel’le Tranee Griffin
Email: Traegriffin1989@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Porter (DDG 78) Past Duty Station: NRD Atlanta and USS Decatur (DDG 73)
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife and two sons. Thank you for your continued support and love every step of the way. Thank you for always being there through every deployment, duty day, long work hours, and stressful times. You all are truly my motivation to continue to grow and be better. Secondly, thank you to every chief that I’ve ever worked with in my naval career thus far. Each and every encounter has, in some way, influenced me on my path to become the CPO Select that I am now. What being a chief means to me is becoming one of the elite. Joining a brotherhood and sisterhood thats goes far beyond the deck plates of a ship. Becoming a chief isn’t just about me, it’s also about the sailors. The sailors that I will lead and guide to someday fill the same shoes I now wear. I’ve wanted to be a chief since the day I joined the navy and I am excited for this chapter of my career.
DATE: 8/22/2023Garfield
From: GSMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ty Nolan Caruso
Email: tycaruso74@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Porter (DDG-78)
Comments: It’s hard to find the words to explain how grateful I am to have been selected this year. Getting to this point couldn’t be further away from a solo mission in any shape or form. I truly believe I have been introduced to the best mentors the Navy has to offer! With that being said thank you to LT Pentlin, LT Geissinger, ENS Reynosa, ENS Kelly, MMCS Tedesco, GSMCS Hernandez, and GSMC Rocha. Without you all I wouldn’t have the drive, work ethic, LOK, and sailorization I have today. Just as important, if not more important, is the incredible amount of support my wife, Jessica, has given me throughout my career. Having to raise our daughter mostly alone due to patrols/deployment while continuing her career and going through college is mind blowing! Without you I wouldn’t be able to continue on the path I’m on with my naval career. Now it’s time to fill the shoes that my mentors have filled before me and be that SME for my division, be the go to Chief for all sailors to look for to get direction and purpose in their everyday lives, and continue to be the positive image for the Chiefs Mess.
DATE: 8/22/2023Garfield
From: MMC(SW/AW) (Sel) Garfield S.Swen
Email: garfieldswen@gmail.com
Current duty station: USS Porter (DDG 78)
Comments: First, I want to give thanks to the most high God for taking through this journey of being in the Navy. I couldn't have done this without his grace. I want to thank my wife and my three children for all the support and encouragements that they give me throughout the years . I also want to say a big thank you to all my mentors from my very first command till now.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Samantha N. Morine
Email: sammorine@comcast.net
Current Duty Station: USS Porter (DDG-78) Norfolk, VA
Comments: First I would like to give praise to God and thank Him. While I didn't believe that it was my time yet, something somewhere allowed me to be given the opportunity to be a part of this selection year. I am deeply humbled and hugely grateful for the experiences to come. I would like to give thanks to all of those who had mentored me, leading me and paving the way for success. Being a Chief Petty Officer is the biggest most crucial responsibility, to uphold traditions and standards and to care for Sailors each and every day. It is the grit to stand up for what is right, and to ensure you are setting the example by the way that you carry yourself. I have had many great leaders prove this and make it look easy. Thank you to those who have come before me to pave the way, your legacies will not be lost on me.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Anthony Roger Fazin
Email: Anthony.R.Fazin.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: SCSTC HR, FY2024 Selectee
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Sarah and my 4 boys for always having my back and supporting me through m entire career. I would like to give thanks to FCACM Vinluan. OSCS Dickinson, FCC Chavez, ENS Trujillo, CWO3 Dorsey, and my LCPO OSC Walker. Thank you all for always having my back and guiding me through an amazing career and keeping me on track.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ICC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Roshane Rashidee Civil
Email: Civilrr@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: USS Shiloh (CG 67), Yokosuka Japan
Comments: I'd like to send a shout out to the following Chiefs, who inspired, encouraged, and molded me to what I am today. MCCS Brown, ITCM(RET)Bangert, ICCS Jerrolds, ETCS Henderson, ICCS(RET) Fortney, ICCS Lopez, ETC(RET) Greenwalt, MSG(RET) Mensa, and many more who are not listed. Without your direction and buy-in to my career, I would not be where I am today.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: DCC(SW/AW) (SEL)Logan Hobie Lee Morris
Email: logan.morris@ddg78.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: USS Porter DDG 78, FY2024 Selectee
Comments: What Being a Chief Means to me is being an Icon for all sailors, junior or senior to look upon as a model of what a Leader should be. Someone in the crews life's that can be depended on to have the knowledge and experience to be successful and complete any task without fail. Being a part of a family that can be utilized to overcome anything.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: MAC(SCW/EXW/AW/SW)(SEL) Everest McKinley Austerman
Email: Everest.Austerman@ddg78.navy.mil
Current duty Station: USS PORTER (DDG 78). NSA Bahrain, VQ-4 Pax River, PWD Washington DC, NMCB 1
Comments: Once the results were released to the Triad, our CMC got on the 1MC and started with a brief history of the Chiefs and the Chief Petty Officer Mess call to service. Then he announced those that had been selected. I heard my name, but the reality of being selected didn't set in immediately. Once that realization set in, I knew in six weeks, I would be a Chief Petty Officer, but what does it mean to be a Chief in the United States Navy? The title of Chief isn't exclusive to the Navy, but what is exclusive to the Navy is the duties, responsibilities, and heritage of a Chief Petty Officer. Being A Chief doesn't end after working hours. It is a 24/7, 365-day job. It means continuing with the same drive and motivation that got you to this milestone. Being a Chief means inspiring and motivating your Sailors as your great mentors did for you, and with that, I'd like to thank all those who were there for me when I cross-rated as Master at Arms and was stationed at VQ-4 Pax River, LT Lindsey, LT Smith, LT Caceras, MACS(Ret) Breedlove, MACS(Ret) Voge. My previous duty station NSA Bahrain, MACS (Ret) Watson, MACS Jackson, MAC Clark. My current Duty station, USS Porter (DDG 78), The entire Chiefs Mess. Without all the support you have given me, I wouldn't have been as successful as the CMAA onboard. Last but not least, CMDCM Valdespou, your lessons, passion, and dedication will forever be with me.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Brian J. Howard
Email: BrianHowardUSN@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Detroit, NR CNE JTFCD 413, FY2024 Selectee
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife, Heather, and family for always having my back and supporting me during my time in the Navy. I would like to give thanks to LSCS Cowles, HTC Harms, LSC Smoker, LSCM Struck, LSCS Lapeer, LSC Urbanchoch, LSC Ward, AEC Watson, and the NRC Detroit Chiefs MESS. Thank you all for being phenomenal mentors and supporting me during the FY24 Initiation! Additionally, I will navigate this journey with the memory, love, and training I got from you dad, CSCS Anthony Warren RIP.
Date: 22AUG2023
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Chris R. Begger
Email: christopher.begger@va.gov
Current Duty Station: NRC Denver, 1/24 H&S Company, FY2024 Selectee
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Stacey, as well as my family. I would also like to Thank HMC Falicha Garrett for helping mold and Mentor me into what I needed to be in order to get over that hump to go from HM1 To a prospective HMC. This literally does not happen without her. I would also like to thank HMC Kris Schott and HMC Jaycie Schabinger for sitting back and respecting me when needed, yet being there to answer any chiefly questions I might have, no matter the time of day or day of the week. This also wouldn’t be possible without my junior Corpsmen, who motivate me and inspire me to keep trying and to work a little harder. There are days I hate the Navy, but it is working hard for those Junior Sailors that keeps me going, and gives me the most satisfaction. Thank you all for being phenomenal mentors, as well as subordinates and supporting me on this long overdue journey towards becoming a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 22AUG2023
From: GMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Joseph M. Graham
Email: Joseph.graham86@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: USS Jack H. Lucas DDG-125
Comments: I’d like to thank wife, family, and friends for the constant support and encouragement throughout my career. To BMCM (ret) Jody Myers and William Karditzas. Thank you for providing top cover and support during two of my most important transition phases in my naval career. To all my leadership over the years past and present. I’ve learned something from all of you that has helped me grow as a person and a sailor. I am grateful for the time, energy, and patience you’ve bestowed upon me. Looking forward to the next chapter of evolution and challenges.
Date: 22AUG2023
From: ENC (SW/EXW)(SEL) Chaz Autry Moore
Email: chaz.a.moore.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Unmanned Surface Vessels Division One; Previous stations: USS Whidbey Island(LSD-41)2011-2017, MSRON THREE 2017-2020, NTAG Carolina 2020-2022.
Comments: I would like to give thanks to my wife and family for their support throughout my career in the Navy. I would also like to give thanks to CWO3 Paul Mefford, ENCM Charles Dark, ENCS Ritchie Geronimo (Ret), ENC Brice Swan, ENC Jeffery Le, MMC Zachary Sullivan, ENC Chad Kidd, BMC Chris Hagan, DCC James Barnes and BMC Shane Drobny for all their mentorship and continued support.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: LSC(SEL) Everett Amando Nonles
Email: everettamando.n.nonles.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: CTF-56, Bahrain, FY2024 Selectee
Comments: I am deeply thankful to my wife and children for their unwavering support and understanding during the periods of my absence due to mobilization. I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to LSCS Delarosa, ENS Baggoo, PSC Sharma, and LSC Hemphill, LSC Munoz, LSC McCahill as well as to all my past and present CPOs, SCPOs, MCPOs. Their continuous support, guidance, and encouraging words have been instrumental in shaping my journey, and I recognize that I wouldn't be where I am today without their invaluable contributions.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Christopher Robert Collins
Email: collins.r.chris@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Denver, NR CPF JMAST Den, FY2023 Selectee
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and family for always having my back and supporting me during my time in the Navy. I would like to give thanks to ITCS Licano, ITCS Sitzman, ITC Roberts, BUC Shaner, NCC Cerkez, ITCS Pulford, Camp Lemonnier Chiefs MESS, ITCS Robinette, HMC Ray, and Denver CMC Garcia. Thank you all for being phenomenal mentors and supporting me during the tough times during FY23 Initiation and now the FY24 Initiation!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: LSC (Sel) Justin Michael Wood
Email: justinwood@live.com
Current Duty Station: NR NAS SIGONELLA, NRC DETROIT
Comments: I am especially grateful for my wife Julie and my two sons, Justin and Jaimeson, for supporting me throughout my Navy career. Thank you LSC Zabel-Grell, LSC Taylor, LSC Moodie, HTC Harms, AEC Watson, LSC Smoker, LSCS Cowles, and LSC Ward for all their fantastic mentorship and support!
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ETC AW/SW (Sel) Andrew Mosley
Email: mosleya64@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Selfridge
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for dealing with all the extra travel and work from being a Naval Reserve sailor. I would also like to thank all of the Chief's and above for mentoring me throughout the years.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: GMC (SCW/EXW)(SEL) ASHLEE T. HALSEY
Email: ASHLEE.T.HALSEY.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL
Current Duty Station: MESG-2 DET BAHRAIN. RTC GREAT LAKES; NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION 11.
Comments: I would like to thank MACS (RET) Alicia Curry for always having my back, praising me in public and also chastising me in private when needed, from her I learned the basics of what a great leader looks like to peers as well as subordinates. I would also like to thank GMC (RET) Toucedo, ITC (RET) Strange, CMDCM Jerry, BU1 (RET) Walker and my brothers who taught me everything about being a Gunners Mate, GMC Woo, GMC Stabenow, and GM1 Renfro. To everyone else I met along the way thank you for your guidance and mentorship.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) David Sean Willis
Email: seanwillis28@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Jack H Lucas (DDG-125)
Comments: I would like to thank ALL of the leaders who helped shape and guide me, most notable would be my great-grandfather BMC Joseph Lee Matthews (Past National Commander) and to include: GMCS Chapman, GMC Niemiec, FCC Lucas, FCC Mueller, FCC Suarez, FCC Escobar, GMC Williams, STGC Brown and many many more who are too many to name. With great humility I thank you all and will strive to live up to your example.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Sonar Benjamin C. Sandiko II
Email: sonarsandiko@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: COMFLEACT Sasebo, Japan, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Comments: First I want to thank GOD because without him all things are not possible. Second I want to thank my family especially my fiance Coleen and my mom Mae for having my back every step of the way. Lastly I want to thank my mentors LT Clark, NCCM Lemas, NCCM Briggs, NCCS Meneses, NCCS Garner, NCC Bell, NCC Soapes, PSCM Pia, PSC Macaraeg, CWO3 Draughn, YNC Dorsey, YNC London, RSCM(ret) Umali, NCCM Romero, ABHC Colambo ABHCS(ret) Merrill, and ABCM(ret) Libed.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ISC(SEL) Matthew William Majewski
Email: matthew.majewski@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: INDOPACOM JDET DENVER
Comments: Most importantly I would like to thank my wife and kids for their unwavering support and understanding for all the times I had to step away to fulfil my Navy duties whether that be a DWE, an AT, or working from home to assist sailors with issues or questions. I would also like to take this time to thank the many CPOs in my career who have helped mentor me and develop me into the leader that I am today. I would like to specifically and emphatically thank ISC(ret) Lisa Dougherty, ISCM(ret) Monica Ruso, ISC(ret) Josh Williams, and ISC Eric Smith for the time, effort, mentorship, and stellar example that they set for not only my career but for all the sailors who had the honor of leading.
Date: 8/22/2023
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Jerry Edward Dillard
Email: djh2ousa@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville
Comments: I would like to thank my family; they have endured this journey with me, and it seems at times that they suffered the most. I'd like to thank STGCS (ret) Willis for setting the tone early on in my career. I would not be where I am today without the guidance and support from NCC Newton, and NCCM Eisenmann. There are others as well that I always said, that's the example of who I wanted to be. Lastly, I want to thank anyone who had the courage to carry the burden of freedom on their shoulders. This career is not an easy one, but there have been so many Chief Petty Officers that made it look easy; that's the ultimate respect and admiration I will always remember and carry.
Date: 08/22/2023
From: ISC (EXW) (sel) Benjamin Jacob Brock
Email: bjb5m@mtmail.mtsu.edu
Current Duty Station: Joint Reserve Intelligence Center (JRIC) Millington, TN Naval Support Activity Mid-South
Comments: Without my faith in God, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I would like to thank the family He has put in my life who has turned me into the man I am today. My SEL, Chief Pierce, has been influential in preparing me for increased leadership roles and is one I lean heavily on when I need mentorship. ISC Campbell has provided me technical expertise to effectively do my job and humble me in times where I needed to be put in place.
Date: 8/22/2023
From: MAC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Thomas J. Halvorson
Email: thomas.halvorson@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Denver, NSF CFA Okinawa
Comments: Brandy, my beautiful wife. You are the rock of our family and have given so much of yourself to support me as I have worn the uniform. My selection would never have been possible without you. To my family who have always supported me, Mom, Dad, Emily, and Alex, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. MACM Gene Colwell, MACS(ret) Scott Kembel, ISCM(ret) Falco, MAC(ret) Tom Roberts, each of you had a profound impact on the person and Sailor I am today. Thank you for your patience and guidance throughout the years. MAC(ret) Rob Cortez, you have been a brother in arms since our first annual training and in red dirt on foreign soil. Thank you for everything along the long road we've traveled, dear friend. After 22 years, I undoubtedly will forget and fail to give credit to all of the incredible Chiefs who have come before me and laid the foundational stones on my path that brought me to this point. I thank all of you. I look forward to the challenges in the days and weeks ahead. I will work tirelessly and tenaciously for the Sailors in my charge and our great Navy.
DATE: 8/22/2023
From: ETC (SW/IW)(SEL) Peter Christopher Santoro
Email: pcsantoro81@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119)
Comments: The proudest moment in my life to be selected onboard this ship. I would not be in this position without the supporting rock that is my wife, thanks for being awesome Kristin, my two young daughters that are ready for me to retire but understand why I continue to do this. I would not be here of course without my fellow FCPOs that taught me and pushed me to be better. The Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who saw something in me and took the time to mentored me and continue to do so, PCS (ret) Wealty, CMC (ret) Worthen, ETCS Tackett, ETC Baham, FCACS Crouch, FCASC Bench, to name a few and the list goes on and continues to grow. The junior sailors who continue to challenge me and force me to be a better leader. Raise Hell, Praise Del!!
Date: 8/22/2023
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL)Daniel Edward Koenig
Email: koenigsreign@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: DDG-65 BENFOLD
COMMENT: The steadfast dedication and support of my wife has buoyed me through the majority of my Naval career. I would like to thank CTTC Magnus and BCMS Deguia for helping mentor me through transition periods coming to new commands, as well as all of the Chiefs who invested in me and always put me in positions to challenge me and grow.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: HMC(SS)(SEL) Kascade D Helm
Email: kascade.helm@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Billings
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife, Abby, for helping me and standing by me through everything. I'd like to thank all the Chiefs that have mentored and guided me throughout my career. I especially want to thank STSCM Christopher Moulthrop for inspiring me and setting the example for what a Chief should be. I'd also like to thank HMC Schulmeister for all her guidance during my junior Corpsman career and setting the path I'm on now. I also want to thank the Chiefs Mess of Global Medic: CMC Borges, HMCS Thurmond, HMCS Ross, PSCS Hoopes, LSCS Kossa, HMC Berkhous, and HMC Alvarez for their support and advice helping me realize the Chief I want to be.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: CTRC(IW)(SEL) Scott Russell Beebe
Email: sbeebe06@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Navy Reserve Center Denver
Comments: I honestly, never thought I'd make it to this point but there were many who supported me along the way. I'd like to thank my parents, my family as well as ISCS Mary Alder, CWTCS Shawn McWhirter, and CTTC Adam Derby for always believing in me to me more than I think i could be and could accomplish.
Date: 8/21/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Justin Enoch Doyle
Email: navydoyle92@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: FSU-7 Det Misawa. Previous duty stations include NCTS HRDS, USS McCampbell (DDG-85), and NCTS HRDS.
Comments: I would like to thank FCACS Thompson, FCACS (Ret) Harold Singleton, ITCM Schabb, ISC Lawson, ITC Koss, ITC Stevenson, as well as all the sailors who allowed me to lead them to get here. There's several more people to thank but thank you to all who didn't give up on me.
Date: 8/21/2023
From:NCC(AW)(SEL) Christopher M. Yambo
Email: christopher.m.yambo.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NRRC Site Jacksonville
Past Duty Stations: NTAG Mid-America, MO, NTAG Jacksonville, FL, NRD Richmond, VA, VR-56 VA Beach, VFA-81 VA Beach
Comments: I would not be true to myself if I did not thank God first. Every year I was not selected I knew it was not God's timing. But this year, like I've been hearing it from all my peers and my COC, they got it right this year and I believe that to my core because God prepared me for this moment. It was His timing and all the hands he lead to select me and prepare me for this moment. I want to thank NCCS Colon and NCCM Manning for believing in me, NCC Connelly, NCC Lamboy and NCC Wallace for pushing me. Thank you NC1 Donaldson for being each others soundboard since our time as CANREC recruiters. This year might of not been your year but I pray that you'll be joining me in the Mess soon and will see this. I want to give special shout out to NCCS Zorda who took a chance on me back in Kansas City. Thank you NCC Lombardino, NCC Butler, FCCS Baldino, MMC Howat, HMC Cooper, BMC Smith for your leadership and helping me grow. To all the Sailors I got to serve along side me during my journey (way too many to mention but they know who they are) that helped me grow. Lastly to my close friends who are my family and my Mom who supported me from day one.
Date: 8/21/2023
From: OSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Jonathan Tolksdorf
Email: jontolksdorf@2yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: CAO to NAS SIG Detroit CAI to MESG 2 Little Creek. Previous duty stations are USS Chung-Hoon DDG 93 and USINDOPACOM while on active duty.
Comments: I would like to thank OSCS Van Patten, FCACM Compton, and FCACM Malloy for their mentorship and guidance while on active duty and continuing into the reserves. Without their support, I would not have been able to grow into the person I am today. Thank you for pushing me and believing in me. I will continue to work hard and improve to become the best leader and mentor I can be to guide and support our junior Sailors, the future of this country.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Paul Anthony Hamilton
Email: hamiltonapaul@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville Previous Duty Station: USS William P Lawrence (DDG 110)
Comments: To say I'm thankful for the mentorship and support from my family I've received over the years is an understatement. A huge shoutout to FCC Doyle, FCC Molina (retired), GMC Bass, GMC Lindquist, and ETC Lang (retired)!! Every single one of you has a different leadership style, and I learned so much from each of you. THANk YOU for everything that you have shared with me, and I look forward to paying it forward.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: AGC (IW/AW/SW) (Sel) Brian J. Belliotti
Email: bjbelliotti@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Detroit / Fleet Weather Center - Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Stacey first. She fully supports my Navy career, and holds the house down while I am away. I could not do what I do without her. I would also like to thank all the Chiefs that helped get me here. I would not be here without the help and guidance of AGC (Ret) Price, AGCS Jenkins, and so many more.
Date: 8/21/2023
From: OSC (AW/SW) (Sel) WILLIAM H. MATTE
Email: mattewilliamh@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Reservist with NRC Detroit. I belong to TOC JAX Past Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) 2013-2015 and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) 2015-2016
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Abby for the love and support these last 11 years as well as my twin brother ENS Matte with whom I joined the Navy. I have been honored to have great leaders in my career who have helped guide and develop me into the person I am today. ABHC Kevin Joyner was my first Chief on the Bush and taught me slow is smooth; smooth is fast. He said high speed is great but it's okay to slow down sometimes. If he were here today he would say "God Damn Matte!" To all the other Chief's that got me to this point, I am truly grateful.
Date: 8/21/2023
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Joshua D. Eichelberger
Email: Jeichelberger815@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Aegis Ashore Romania
Previous Duty Stations: Aegis Training and Readiness Center Dahlgren, USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
Comments: First and foremost I want to thank my Lord and Savior for providing me with this opportunity. I would also like to thank my family for always being by my side and helping me get through all of the ups and downs that come with this career. Last but not least, I would like to thank all of the Officers, Chiefs, and Juniors that have mentored me, took the time to teach me, and pushed me further than I thought I could possibly go. It is because of you that I am where I am and who I am today. I may not have always been the easiest to work with, but I couldn't have made it here without you. Special Thanks to FCACS(ret) Benitez, FCACS Gerrity, FCACS Langlois, FCACS(ret) Nichols, FCACS Page, FCACS Tolman, FCACS Wright, FCACS(ret) Wert, FCAC(ret) Cline, FCAC Cruthis, FCAC Long, FCAC(ret) Osborn, ETC Crawford, and ITC Lakes
Date: 8/21/2023
From: Master Sgt Danielle L Hopkins
Email: danieleigh3@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: Air National Guard
Comments: I'm an Air National Guard member who is participating in the season with Navy Operational Support Center Nashville with class 130.
Date: 8/21/2023
From: RSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Jose Christopher Ferrer
Email: joseferrer2008@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank God for providing the way and my family for their continued support throughout my career. I would like to thank every mentor I had the privilege to follow and every Sailor I had the opportunity to lead. The amount of guidance and mentorship I have received over the years is endless, but a few people I would like to say a special thank you to are the following: Master Chief Nelson-Williams, Master Chief Slade, Senior Chief (Ret.) Bobb, Senior Chief Maldonado, Senior Chief Adam, Chief Gregory, and LT Duarte (former YNC). Again, there are many people that have made an impact on my life and my career and without all of you, I would not be where I am today. I appreciate you all and I'm looking forward to this next chapter!
Date: 8/21/2023
From: LSC (AW) (Sel) Terick K. Steckler
Email: tericksteck@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: TRUIC – NRC Detroit CNE-CNA-N5-AFR-W; UMUIC – NRC Great Lakes CNE-CNA-N5-EUR
Comments: I must begin by thanking my loving wife, who has supported me for the past 9+ years of my Navy journey. From the Mess, I have been lucky regarding the leaders whom I have encountered. I’d like to thank LSC Urbanchock, LSC Smoker, LSC Ward, LSCS Cowles, LSC Trollope, HTCS LeVasseur, and ITCS Tolefree for serving as examples worth aspiring towards. My success has by no small measure been a group effort, and I will be forever grateful.
DATE: 8/21/2023
FROM:BMC (SW/SCWS) (SEL) Mark Bonner
Email: mrbonner02@icloud.com
Current Duty Station: ATG Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank my family, all my many mentors, peers, and junior sailors, who have been with me on this journey. This is truly a blessing and amazing that I can stand here on these deckplates and share this honor with you. Thankful for all the CHIEF Mess that path the way for me, to inspire others junior sailors and put me in positions that challenged me and guided me. I never once kept my head down, I always smiled and believed everything will work out for myself, as long as it was worth doing, it’s always worth doing right. This has been absolutely beautiful and it’s on ly the beginning. I’m grateful to have done this with my FY2024 Chief Selectee’s brother and sisters. We won’t let the standards slip. I”m proud and forever stand tall as BMC, I’m going to uphold the tradition and everything it come with, and last but not least I could not do this without ATG NORFOLK CHIEF MESS and their phenomenal leadership from each and everyone. Thank you again to everyone who been on this path. I’m ready for the next step of my career. Thank You
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: FCC(SW/IW)(SEL) Wilford Trono Delacruz
Email: delacruz.wt@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville. Previous duty stations are DDG-78 USS PORTER and LCC-20 USS MOUNT WHITNEY.
Comments: This is for my wife and my two kids. I wouldn't be successful in this job without her support, and I wouldn't be who I am without constantly striving to inspire my two little ones. FCC Cardona, GMCS Stearns, GMCS Zimmerman, and CWO2 Sarmiento were influential in getting me to this point. I'll always be grateful for having them as my leaders.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: MAC (SW/AW) (Sel) Luke Gray
Email: luke.gray411@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Pre-Com Unit USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr (DDG 124)
Comments: I’d like to give a shout out to MACS Casey Austin, CWO3 Glen Bednarz, LTJG Matthew Thurston and MACS Doc Edick. Couldn’t be here at all without your outstanding leadership, guidance and help. Time to pay it forward!
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: HMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Mark A. Scheckel
Email: mark.scheckel@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Detroit
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors, peers and juniors, that help me achieve this goal that I never thought was attainable. To HMC Holder, you are the reason I am still even in the Navy, with all your guidance and wisdom that you gave me at my first command. To EMC(ret) Scheckel and GMC(ret) Bastarache, thank you for keeping me out of trouble and letting your nephew blow of some steam on the weekends as a junior sailors. To ASCS Belcher and AZC Hoadley, thank you for your mentorship, that ultimately made them pick me. There are countless other MCPO, SCPO and CPO that have guided me through this process and were great mentors. Your motivation made me the Sailor I am today. Thank You!!!
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: NCC(SW)(SEL) Stephan Ramirez
Email: stephanramirez22@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville Previous Duty Sections: NTAG Richmond, NTAG Chicago, NOSC Chicago, NOSC Orlando, USS The Sullivans, USS Vicksburg.
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, my children and family. My mentors and sailors that have pushed me to become a better version of myself everyday.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: MNC (SW) (SEL) Ryan Dane McFarlin
Email: ryan.d.mcfarlin.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: UUVRON-1 Det Ventura
Comments: I owe this to my grandfather (RET) ADRC Donald E Campbell. Wish you were here with me today.
DATE: 8/21/2023
From: CTRC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Riana Ashley Scott
Email: rscott6690@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: CWG-6 Maryland
Comments: First, I would like to thank my family for always having my back and supporting me during my navy obligations. I would also like to think my friends who are my chosen family for their continued support. I would like to give a shout out to CTTCS Fahrer, CTRC Labreche, CTTC Suddeth, CTICM Savage, CTRC Bates, and CTICM Crandall. Thank you all for being phenomenal mentors!
Date: 8/21/2023
From: MMC(SS)(Sel) Cameron Storm
Email: cameronstorm2@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Indianapolis, cross-assigned to NR LCSRON ONE SDG DET CHARLIE. Previous duty stations are NRC Chattanooga, NPTU-Charleston, and USS San Juan (SSN 751).
Comment: First and foremost I wouldn’t be where I am without my amazing wife’s unwavering support throughout all these years. I’ve had a number of influential leaders throughout my career including MMNCS Savage, MMNCM Maynor, EMNC Matthews, and MMNC Becker that set great standards for myself and my peers, as well as motivating me to work hard and always keep improving. I am humbled and honored to continue this journey.
DATE: 8/20/2023
From: ADC AW (Sel) Jeremy W. Turbeville
Email: Jeremy.turbevillejt@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC BOISE, ID
Comments: I'd like to thank AMCS (ret) Bryan Frye, ADCS (ret) Clayburn, ATCS (ret) Joshua Deuley, and ADC (ret) Bill Tackett for helping me to adjust my thinking and preparing me for becoming an effective leader. ADCS Hutson and ADCS (ret) Bright for helping me embrace who I am and helping keep me motivated to see it through in my own way. ADC AW Moore and AWFC AW Mandel for elevating me, sharpening my toolbox and being the example of who I wanted to be. Not to cut it short but to all the GOATs who invested in me, THANK YOU!
DATE: 8/20/2023
From: CTIC(Sel) Aleksander L. Canner
Email: alekcanner@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR NIOC Hawaii
Previous Duty Stations: NR C10F, NR NIOC North Island, NIOC Georgia, NIOC Hawaii, CID DET Monterey
Comments: There have been countless mentors and teachers during my time in service, almost too many to name. I have been humbled and challenged time and again and learned something new from each and every person I’ve had the honor of working with. I’d like to thank my wife and children, for their unending support and I look forward to the many challenges ahead.
DATE: 8/20/2023
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Katie Joyce Collier
Email: clemsoncollier@2gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Avoca, PA
Comments: I would like to thank the Chief's throughout my career who took the time to show me what it means to be a good leader. I am also so grateful for every junior sailor who had faith in me and stood by me as I learned to be a good sailor and leader.
DATE: 8/19/2023
From: ISC(IW)(SEL) Joshua D Johnson
Email: jo.da.johnson@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR IPACOM JIOC PHH
Comments: I'd like to thank ISCS (ret) Mattone for helping me adjust to the Navy and preparing me for all the nuances to this endeavor. ISC Garcia for helping me embrace who I am and the skill sets that existed within me, even before I acknowlededged it. ISC Groves for elevating me, sharpening my toolbox for maximum effect and being the example of who I wanted to be. To all the GOATs who invested in my development: ISCS Vasquez, ISC Thomas, ISC Bukowski, LSC Barnett, ISCM Moon and ISCM Schmidt.
DATE: 8/19/2023
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Stanley Webster
Email: swebster@pennwest.edu
Duty Station: NRC Pittsburgh
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors, peers, and juniors, that helped me achieve this goal in my career. A special shout out to CSC Anderson Holly for mentoring me to be a better sailor. To all the Chiefs who were hard on me, who put me in positions that challenged me and who guided me, I thank you.
Date: 19Aug23
From: BUC (SCW) (Sel) Derrick Stewart
Email: wvseabee@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Pittsburgh/ NMCB 27
Comment: It's an honor to be selected as a Chief. I would like to thank HTCS Kerri Martin for her help, support and encouragement over the last several years. Additionally I would like to thank my wife and family for supporting me and sacrificing the time with me over the last 16 years as I have progressed with my Navy and proffesional career.
DATE: 8/18/2023
From: OSC (SEL) Charles M. Bursee
Email: charles.bursee85@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: I am currently a reservist with NRC Pittsburgh, where I belong to NR SUBGRU8. Previous commands include a cross assignment to NCAGS in Norfolk, NR TACRON 21, and a short active duty stint on USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41). I was also mobilized from 2010-2010 to Theater Field Confinement Facility (TFCF) at Camp Araifjan, Kuwait. In my civilian life, I am a high school special education teacher in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Comment: I would not be where I am without working with an amazing group of sailors throughout my career. The Chief Petty Officers I've gotten to work alongside and know have helped me grow in ways that I never imagined. I've had excellent mentors, including YNC Angela Blum, QMCS Melissa Loos, OSCM Keith Gunsel, ETCS (ret) Eric Greenwald, and the list goes on. I must also thank my wife Kara and our two kids for always believing in me and sticking by my side no matter how difficult the trial. Everyone I mentioned is a big part of why I'm here. I couldn't have done it without you. I am honored and humbled at the same time to be given an opportunity to join such a respected group of leaders. I do not take the duty before me lightly, and will always strive to be worthy of the call, for my brothers and sisters; for my sailors.
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Mathew D. Brillant
Email: mathew.d.brillant.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NRC Sacramento,CA, Command is NMCB 18
Comment: It's a honored to be selected to be a Chief never dreamed I would make it this far. I would not be here today if it were not for support from my loving family who has sacrificed so much. I would like to thank the Chief's who mentor me know and the ones in the past who supported me in my Navy career. I am looking forward to this next step in my life and career.
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Taylor Gallagher
Email: LEANHARD1987@GMAIL.COM
Duty Station: VR-59. Past Duty Stations: FRC FORT WORTH, VR-62.
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family, mentors, peers, and juniors, that helped me achieve this goal in my career. A special shout out to my wife for pushing me to be a better man, Sailor and father. To all the Chiefs who were hard on me, who put me in positions that challenged me and who guided me, I thank you. I will do my utmost to uphold and perform the duties as a Chief Petty Officer.
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: ABFC(AW/SW)(SEL) Adam R. Ameel
Email: ameel.adam@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: Reservist locally assigned to NRC Pittsburgh. Cross-assigned to NAS Sigonella. Previous active duty time assigned to USS Wasp LHD-1.
Comment: I’ve been fortunate to have several valuable mentors and role models during my naval career. Top of those leaders are AECS Patrick Stewart, YNC Gena Sproul, and MAC Justin Lilly. All three leaders took the time to mentor and shape me, always having the time to teach me new ways of thinking and how to be stern but fair while always having the best interest of the juniors at heart. I also need to thank my wife Cassy, who has supported me each step of the way.
Date: 08/17/2023
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) David M. Werlinger
Email: davidwer07@gmail.com
Current duty station: NRC San Jose/NSF Monterey. Previous duty stations: NAS Oceana, Coastal Riverine Group Two Detachment Bahrain, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific, Center for Security Forces Detachment Chesapeake.
Comment: I want to start by thanking the most important people in my life, my amazing wife and four wonderful sons for being there and supporting me every single day throughout all the hardships that come with military life and taking it all in strides. I would also like to thank my mentors that have encouraged and motivated to achieve this monumental goal. Thank you CMDCM(Ret) Dave Bicksler, BMCM Johnathan Hewes, MACS(Ret) Geoff Sweatt, MACS Jessica Gallegos, MAC Anthony Mugavero, MAC Cody Roberts, GMC William Miller, TMC Paul Logan, AOC Renee Ginieckzi as well as my fellow peers and junior Sailors and Marines that have taught me what it really means to be a leader!
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: NCC (SEL) Ryan Panchenko
Email: ryanpanchenko@gmail.com
Current duty station: NTAG Jacksonville. Previous NTAG Heartland.
Comment: I want to thank God, my children and my wife Maria, and all the sailors I have worked with and worked for you believed in me and helped me be the person I am today. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity and excited for the journey ahead.
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Arlene S. Alexander
Email: arlene.solialex@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NRC San JOSE/NAVWAR Cyber IW West
Comment: I'd like to thank ETC Claudine Courson and ITCS Lorann Lee for your support and encouragement throughout my reserve career. Your guidance and mentorship have been invaluable to me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside you and learned from your expertise. I want to thank my kids and family for their unwavering support. Your love, encouragement, and understanding have been instrumental in my success, and I could not have achieved this without your constant support.
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: NCC(SEL) Otis D. Fleming Jr
Email: otisflemingjr84@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: NTAG Jacksonville Previous Duty Stations: NTAG Carolina, NTAG Golden Gate.
Comment: I want to start off by thanking God and my son’s Amari and Otis III for giving me the strength and motivation everyday to never give up when times got hard. I would like to give a special thank you to all the great mentors I’ve had along my journey in the Navy that gave me great advice and consistently pushed me to be a person and a better Sailor. QMCM Dickson, NCCS Degraffenreid, NCCS Rouse, NCCS Whetstone, and RSC Salinas just to name a few who was paramount to me getting to this point. Also, I would like to thank all Sailors who worked along aside of me that help me get to this point you all are GREATLY APPRECIATED!
DATE: 8/17/2023
From: ENC(Sel) Scott C. Mulligan
Email: cornbred86@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: I am currently a reservist stationed at NRC Rock Island. My previous commands include NRC Omaha, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, ARCO (ARDM-5), USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), USS Dubuque (LPD-8).
Comment:The main contributors and supporters that assisted with me being selected are GMCS Hadcock out of NRC Omaha, BMC Copeland out of NRC Omaha, MMCS Adams out of NRC Las Vegas. These leaders placed me in a position to lead. From being the LPO of Surgemain Omaha at NRC Omaha and being named Shop 56 LPO during the COVID-19 Reserve Mobilization where I was mobilized to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. I was tasked out there with leading 17 sailors in my shop and creating end of tour awards for 75 sailors. There are more contributing Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, officers, and junior sailors that put me in the position that I am in today. I would like to thank my wife Allie, my two kids, Maddie and Baker, for keeping me on course and standing by me for all these years. I love you all and am grateful for you!
DATE: 8/16/2023
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) James E. Smith
Email: james.e.smith2290.mil@mail.mil
Current Duty Station: DFAS CL (MILPAY Operations). Past Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Professional Development Center (NRPDC) New Orleans, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-9), VAQ-209, NRC Wilmington, NC.
Comment: The individuals responsible for my selection is (listed in order of duty station) PSC(ret) Matthew Nemmers, EMC(ret) Corey Carter, CMDCM Joseph Wang, PSCS Brian Paramo, PSC Jaimison Brooks, PSC Brett Shirk, PSCS William Hammer, along with a plethora of peers and junior sailors that I have been fortunate to serve with. Without the leadership and mentorship passed down from my past leaders, this would have not been possible. As well as the motivation from my peers (whether indirect or direct) and the willingness to be led and coached from my junior sailors. Lastly my Wife Jennifer and my daughter Jocelyn. If not for both of them weathering the everyday rigors of being a military dependent, the path to CPO would have been much more arduous.
DATE: 8/16/2023
From: NCC(Sel) Kristofer R. Walter
Email: Kristofer.walter@navy.mil
Current Duty Station: VP-62 Past Duty Stations: VP-30, NAS JRB Fort Worth, VR-62
Comment: NCCS(Ret) Kelly Williams and AECS(Ret) Sam Shultz are the two most responsible for helping lead my career, telling me what I didn’t know that I didn’t know, and kept me moving forward, always. The pinnacle came while working for CMDCM Jeremy Buyok, who promised to provide the tools and guidance as long as I showed I had the motivation and desire to join the Chief’s Mess. To my family, and friends, and everyone else who supported me along the way, thank you, I love you all.
DATE: 8/16/2023
From: GMC(SW/AW/IUSS/IDW)(SEL) Shelsea Amanda Evans
Email: shelsea.a.evans.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NMCPAC CWD UNIT INDIAN ISLAND, MSRON-1, NOPF DAM NECK, USS CARL VINSON CVN 70, USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG 60
Comment: I have had many mentors in the past that significantly helped me along with my career; but I'd like to mention a few whose support significantly impacted me personally and professionally during recent personal struggles: BMCS Wendy Rudolph, ENC Andrew Collins, and MMCS Orlando Buenaflor. I would not have made it to this milestone without all of your check-in phone calls, advice and care. Thank you very much for all the time and consideration. You never gave up on me.
DATE: 8/15/2023
From: CTRC(EXW)(SEL) Sean Tompkins
Email: spt83@msn.com
Current duty station: NR C10F CWG SIX. Previous Duty Stations: USS Porter (DDG-78)
Comment: I want to thank my family for standing by me for all these years supporting me. I would also like to thank CTTC Sudduth, CTIC Labreche, YNCM Simpson, and YNC Richard for providing my with great examples of what a Chief represents.
DATE: 8/15/2023
From: LSC (Sel) Eliana Zamora Tercero
Email: eliana.zamoratercero.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: Chief of Naval Personnel Past Duty Stations: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, TSC Norfolk, NPC, USS Ashland, NRC Charlotte, and NOSC Greenville, SC.
Comment: I want to thank my family for supporting me. My mentors current and past, PSC Hogan, PSC Terrell, STSC Williams Ben, CWO Elola, CWO Hernandez, YNC Grooms, MMCS Cole, HMCM Brodeur, LCDR Gatten, LCDR Hollifield, LT Austin, LT Benavides, YN1 Steele, and MM1 Biddix. You guys have all been there for me throughout my career. Without your support I would not be here today.
DATE: 8/15/2023
From: HTC (EXW) (Sel) Johnny E. Sweetin
Email: johnny.e.sweetin3@navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NAVELSG Expeditionary Tactical Fuels SME
Comments: Thank you to my family for always being by my side. I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that have guided and mentored me along my path to becoming a Chief. It has been a long road but the journey is not over.
DATE: 8/14/2023
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) Constantine Rublyov
Email: rublyovster@gmail.com
Current duty station: DLA DSU-1, JBLM, Past duty stations: USS Gonzalez (DDG66), Priority Material Office (PMOHQ), Bremerton, WA
Comment: Huge thanks to my wife who has supported me on every step in my life. Thanks to all my mentors and my junior Sailors who made me who I am today. Special thanks to HMCS Voronov from whom I learned so much how to be really a great Chief and sacrifice everything for your Sailors.
DATE: 08/14/2023
From: HMC (SEL) Robert A. Tomsik
Email: robert.tomsik@outlook.com
Current Duty Station: NRC Colorado Springs, CO, NMRTC CP DET D, NMRTU MCRD San Diego
Comment: I am truly honored to be part of this amazing journey and am humbled by the magnitude of the trust being placed in us all to carry the weight of these anchors, not alone I must add, and the responsibility in which they bare. I would not be here today if it were not for the patience and support from my loving family, my amazing wife who has been my rock and anchor all these years, and for all the past and present Chief's, my mentor's, who continue to pave the way for me! Looking forward to this next chapter. Thank you!
DATE: 08/14/2023
From:YNC(AW)(Sel) Taylor E. Bell
Email: taylor.e.bell6.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NRC Jacksonville Past Duty Stations: REDCOM SW San Diego, VAQ-209 Whidbey Island, Office of the Chief of Navy Reserve Washington D.C.
Comments: I would like to thank every mentor and Chief Petty Officer that has made a true investment in me personally and professionally. I hope to emulate these qualities to every Sailor I come across in my career. I would like to particularly thank my Mom, HMCS(SW)(RET) Jennifer Segarra, my Stepdad, HMC(FMF)(RET) Michael Segarra, Force Kotz, YNC(RET) Oelfke, YNC Ford, CMDCM Alvarez, CMDCM(RET) Wentzel, CMDCM Wang, CMDCS Go, CMDCS Quedado, ATCS Proper, NCC Cole, YNCS(RET) Sowell, PSCS Perez, YNCS(RET) Sayles, YNC Rivera, YNC(RET) Corley, YNC Randall, LSC Farmer, HMC Jones, and ITC Castane.
DATE: 08/13/2023
From: ISC (IW/EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Beth A. Allemond
Email: ballemond@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: SEAL Team EIGHTEEN Duty Stations: NEIC, USS WASP (LHD 1)
Comments: I’d like to thank God and my family first and foremost. Throughout my career I have had the honor of having many great leaders who helped show me the way and while I’m going to try to name them all, I may miss a few. Beginning in 2010 to now, I would like to thank a few Chiefs and Mustangs: CDR Betancourt, LT Johnson, Chief Schnieder, Master Chief Hammer, Chief Harlow, Senior Chief Patterson, Warrant Masison, Warrant Jordan, Senior Chief Vaillancourt, Master Chief Jahnsen, Chief Coon, Senior Chief Hargrove, Senior Chief Cardoza, CDR Davis, Senior Chief Willis, Senior Chief Bertsch, Chief Grove, Chief Horsch, Chief Leclair, Chief Austin, Chief Parker, Chief Parrish, and CDR Wear. Last but most definitely not least, my favorite part of being in the Navy is the team I get to work with and for. I have had the pleasure of working with junior, hard-charging Sailors who continue to motivate me and challenge me and I wouldn’t be where I am today with them. So thank you to every single one! Hooyah!
Date: 13Aug23
From: HMC(SCW)(SEL) Jonathan J. Webb
Email: pettyofficerwebb@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: LSU17
Comment: Thank you to my family for your unwavering support. Thank you to all the Chief’s who supported and believed in me. I’m excited for this new journey in my life.
Date: 8/12/23
From: ENC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Chase P. Nickels
Email: cpnickels012687@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR SurgeMain Kitsap
Past Duty Stations: MSRON-11, USS John C. Stennis, NRC Chicago, USS Rodney M. Davis, MCM Crew Fearless
Comment: I want to thank every single mentor I've had either officially or unofficially, every single junior Sailor that I have had the pleasure of learning and growing from as a leader, and especially to my wife, who has been my biggest supporter and motivator. This milestone did not come easy, but there's still work to be done and I'm ready for it!
Date: 12AUG2023
From: ITC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Paul Elmer L. Polintan
Email: gne.fy24.itc.sel.paulelmer.polintan@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR C7F N5 FUPLANS
Comment: I'm where I'm at today because of my wife, Patricia, and the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who have supported me throughout my Navy career. I will forever be in their debt. What I can do now is pay it forward to those who will someday take the mantle of leading our junior Sailors.
Date: 12AUG23
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Timothy J. Smeal
Email: timsmeal@hotmail.com
Current Duty Station: VR-59
Comment: Thank you to my family, for baring the storms the Navy can create at times and for always having my six. Thank you to all my past and present Chiefs for the impact you have had on my Naval Career. I greatly appreciate this opportunity and what’s to come.
Date: 8/12/2023
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (SEL) Clayton Jewel Maxwell
Email: cjmaxwell47@gmail.com
Duty Station: VR-59
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who have mentored and guided me throughout my career. I would not be in this position today without their unwavering support. I would also like to thank my family and friends for always being there for me in the ups and downs.
DATE: 8/11/2023
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Garth Griffin
Email: mgriffi3@hushmail.com
Duty Station: VR-59 Past Duty Stations: VR-61, VAQ-209, VR-61
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family, mentors, peers, and juniors, that helped me achieve this goal in my career. A special shout out to my wife for dealing with the household all the times I’ve been gone, or not present. Also, to all the Chiefs that have made impacts in my career; most especially CMDCM(Ret) C. Starkey, ATCS S. Bond, AMCS S. Templet, ADC T. Kreuger, AMEC(Ret) D. Woodruff. Hope I can prove them and the board right.
DATE: 8/11/2023
From: YNC(SEL) William Saenz
Email: billsaenz.navy@gmail.com
Current duty station: SELRES on ADOS with CNP @ PERS704
Comment: Thanks foremost to my wife and kiddos who have sacrificed with me through this journey. A very special thanks to Senior Chief Eric Roseman for giving me my first real shot of acting Chief downrange. Thank you to my immediate family and all those who helped (too many to list here) along the way
DATE: 8/11/2023
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Garth Griffin
Email: mgriffi3@hushmail.com
Duty Station: VR-59 Past Duty Stations: VR-61, VAQ-209, VR-61
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family, mentors, peers, and juniors, that helped me achieve this goal in my career. A special shout out to my wife for dealing with the household all the times I’ve been gone, or not present. Also, to all the Chiefs that have made impacts in my career; most especially CMDCM(Ret) C. Starkey, ADC T. Kreuger, AMCS S. Templet, AMEC(Ret) D. Woodruff. Hope I can prove them and the board right.
DATE: 8/11/2023
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Micah H. Nitzsche
Email: mhnitzsche@hotmail.com
Current duty station: The one, the best, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five-Nine, “The Lonestar Express” out of Fort Worth, Texas. Past duty stations: Fleet Logistics Support Squdron Five-Seven, “Conquistadors” out of North Island, California.
Comment: Thank you to all my past and present Chiefs that got me to this point. I’ve had a few hang-ups in the last 14 years, but you believed in me and kept pushing me to be better and make the sailors around me better. But even more thanks to my beautiful wife and daughter. Without their constant support and understanding of how ever-changing and unpredictable this job can be, there’s no way I would’ve been in the right headspace to make it to this point.
DATE: 8/10/2023
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) Daniel Vance Vosberg
Email: vosbergdv@gmail.com
Current duty station: Expeditionary Maintenance- Det Jax Drilling out of NRC Greensboro NC Previous active duty command- USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) 2003-2009
Comment: I am very thankful for all the Chiefs that led me and taught me how to be a better Sailor. Master Chief Holden, Master Chief Parker, Senior Chief Moyer, Senior Chief Waldron and Chief Hudson. You all led me, guided me and gave me the opportunity to prove my leadership that put me in this position. Thank you!
DATE: 8/10/2023
From: MAC (SEL) Matthew J Stidham
Email: Matthew.stidham@outlook.com
Current duty station: NSF INDOPAC NR SLC
Comment: I want to thank all of my Chief’s that showed me how to be a great leader. Showing me you can be an approachable leader but still be firm. It’s a great honor to be joining the ranks. I also want to say great job to all my fellow selects!!!
DATE: 8/10/2023
From: HMC(FMF/AW) (SEL) Chong Vue
Email: cv-2011@hotmail.com
Current duty station: (TAR) Bravo Co., 4th LAR BN
Comment: shoutout to all my previous leaders who looked after me as I was growing up in the Navy, would not have been the person with the knowledge I have today without them. A very special shoutout to YNC(ret.) Pitzen, Diana, my first Chief at VP-47(2011-2013), being a prior YN made my advancements throughout the years so much easier and a better leader. Lastly, thanks to my family and friends to kept me going when life in the Navy was difficult.
DATE: 8/10/2023
From: ISC(IW/SW)(SEL) Derrick Keith Haynes
Email: jaden1121@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: DIA MARC out of NRC Schenectady. Past Duty Stations: USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Tortuga (LSD 46), Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command out of NRC Norfolk.
Comments: I would not be here if not for all the Deck plate Leaders that have mentored me over my career and helped me reach this monumental milestone. Special thanks to the following: Chief Knox, Chief Moore, Chief Richardson, Chief Aldridge, Chief Evertsen, Master Chief Robillard, Master Chief Broderick, Senior Chief Morroti, Chief Hain, Chief Austin, Senior Chief Orcutt, Chief Warrant Officer Robbins, and Chief Warrant Officer Palmer. To these listed, and many others, thank you so much for your guidance and leadership.
DATE: 8/9/2023
From: BUC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Austin Burkhardt
Email: BurkyBee08@gmail.com
Duty Stations; NMCB 26, NMCB 25, NRC Columbus
Comment: Thank you to the many Chiefs for the mentorship and leadership that has been instrumental in shaping my career and helping me reach this significant milestone.
DATE: 8/9/2023
From: CTRC (IW/SS)(SEL) Brian Diederich
Email: diederbt@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: NIOC HI Camp Parks, NIOC HI, IWTC Corry Station
Comment: Thank you to all my Chiefs on Active Duty, Selected Reserve, and Retired who have helped me along the way and into the future. A special thank you to CTRC Jonathon Boles, CTRC Jerome Moss, Retired Senior Chief Ernest Collins, and so many others. The leadership positions you guided me through and trusted me to complete, proved that you knew more about my capabilities than I did. Lastly, my family for always being there to support me through the easy and hard parts.
DATE: 8/9/2023
From: ITC (SW) (SEL) James Nation
Email: james.cd.nation@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: NR CENTCOM J2
Comment: Thank you to all the Chiefs who have guided me throughout my career. A special shoutout to ITCS Lee and ITC Richards, who were my LCPO's while mobilized to CLDJ. I also want to appreciate the junior Sailors I have worked with over the years and their impact on my career. Last, I want to thank my wife and children for their support and sacrifice through deployments, annual trainings, and drill weekends. I am excited for what lies ahead!
DATE: 8/9/2023
From: ETC (SEL) GERALD SIMS
Email: Gerald.simsjr@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: MSRON 10A
Comments: I would like to thank all of the leadership who helped forge a path for my development. It’s been a great ride and I’m looking forward to contributing to the future development of our Navy team. Special Thanks to my Father CW5 (RET.) Gerald Sims. He set the bar and demonstrated the leadership style that I have refined to meet our ever changing operations environment. THANK YOU, to all those Chief Petty Officers who took the time to mold me into a SAILOR!
Date: 08/9/2023
FROM: HMC (EXW) (SEL) Buel Brown
Email: buelbrown@yahoo.com
DUTY STATION: Drilling out of NRC Charleston, S.C., assigned to NCHB 11 out of Jacksonville, FL. I have been mobilized to Afghanistan, and most recently Guam.
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my family for allowing me to follow my dreams by joining the navy reserves. Since joining, it has been my goal to be selected and earn the title of Chief Petty Officer like my late Grandfather DTC James Ponder (RET.)
Date: 08/08/2023
From: HMC (SEL) Ana C. Gasparovic
Email: divingshark4@me.com
Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center San Diego attached to LCSRON1 MCM SDS
Comments: I would like to thank foremost my husband Jonathan Gasparovic who has been my rock the past 12 years. Supporting me thru my naval career, thru the ups and downs and encouraging me everyday in and out. My family; my mother, my aunt and cousin who have been there thru every single enlistment, ceremony and event in my life! One special Senior Chief! Senior Chief John Curiel, who saw a little naive First Class Corpsman coming into a very diverse command and believed in her and guided her. I thank all the Chiefs who have come and gone throughout my career. Every single word of wisdom you have given me, I have taken into heart and this is why I am here. I look forward and promise to be there for all my sailors, for all individuals who need that backbone and support because we owe them that from the mess.
DATE: 8/8/2023
From: ITC (SW)(SEL) Ariel Reed Doyle
Email: arirdoyl@gmail.com
Duty Station: NRC STL
Comment: My success, first and foremost, comes from and is for my friends and family, without whom I would not be standing here today. They are my drive and my inspiration. My next ones I would like to thank are those appointed under me. I could not have grown into the leader I am (ever growing) without you, you inputs, and your influence on me. I thank those leaders that inspired me with the way a leader should be, and those of which fell short. Those lessons will forever be with me, and I cannot wait to learn more. Hooyah Class 130! A huge shout out to the chiefs that I had the pleasure of meeting in my journey this far: OSCM Keith Gunsel, OSCS (ret) Tina Mehl, ITC (ret) Amy Northington, NCC Clester, ISC Christensen, and ISC Abernathy. Thank you all so much for believing in and mentoring me.
DATE: 8/8/2023
From: MRC (Sel) Aaron Pauli
Email: acpauli29@yahoo.com
Duty Station: NRC San Antonio/ SERMC JAX
Comment: I am truly honored to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. There have been too many Chiefs throughout my career that have positively impacted my career to list. If I had to call out one it would be DCCS Chase Hampton (Retired) If not for Chase I would not have joined the reserves after seven years of no service.
DATE: 8/8/2023
From: ENC (SW)(SEL) Branden John Rabb
Email: branden.rabb@gmail.com
Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center Sioux Falls
Comment: I would like to thank all of my prior active duty chiefs and LCPOs, especially DCCS Thompson, DCCS Cox, and HTC Gore. You all believed in me early in my career and wouldn’t be here without any of you. I would also like to thank my current Chiefs on the reserve side, especially GMC(Ret.) Pederson, HTC Agosti, EOC Carlson, & HMCS Schneider. Most importantly thank you to every sailor I have had the privilege to serve with.
Date: 8/8/23
From: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Kimberly A. Decker
Email: kimberlydecker54@gmail.com
Duty Station: NR CWG-6 Past Duty Stations: NIOC Misawa, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), CID LS PNW, NIOC Hawaii, CJTF-HOA, USNS TRENTON (T-EPF-5)
Comments: Firstly, I want to thank my parents for supporting my crazy dream of joining the Navy even though they always had a different dream for me. I want to thank my husband for always supporting my dreams and careers. My kids for continuing to be so amazing and resilient despite all the time I’ve had to be away. I have had too many Chiefs that have had a positive and lasting influence on me. They’ve helped make me the Sailor and leader I am today. I hope I can continue to make them all proud! I’m so honored to be joining the Mess!
Date: 8/8/23
From: LSC (AW/SW) (SEL) Aissa D. Reyes
Email: Aissa.reyes87@gmail.com
Duty Stations: TACRON 21, NRC Miami, USS Harry S. Truman, NAS Oceana Air Det., USS Carl Vinson, USS John F. Kennedy
Comments: I would like to thank God my (Son, Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother who is no longer with us may she R.I.P) first and foremost for always supporting/sacrificing with me no matter what. Last but not least I would like to Thank all the Chiefs I have encountered throughout my whole military career (too many to name both past & present) but each and every one has made a huge impact on me and my path in some way shape or form. The good the bad the and the ugly brought me to this point in my career. I can whole heartily say that I’ve come across some amazing leaders throughout my naval career!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
DATE: 8/7/2023
From: NCC (SW)(SEL) Carlos Gomez
Email: cjgomez426@gmail.com
Duty Station: NRRC Site SW.
Comment: I would like to thank all the Chief’s who have guided me in my life. The very first Chief that I looked up to is USCG YNC (ret) Jose Garcia when I was in NJROTC in high school. Would like to thank especially those in my current command who made me a better sailor and person. The biggest shoutout is to my big brother, ABHCS (ret) Osvaldo Delacruz. Thank you all.
DATE: 8/7/2023
From: YNC(EXW/SW/AW)(Sel) Jesse James Welsh
Email: welshj1@unlv.nevada.edu
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Chinhae Detachment Las Vegas; Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit 114. Previous Duty Stations: Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic; USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19); Naval Special Warfare Logistics and Support Unit THREE; Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron SIX.
Comments: I am humbled and ecstatic to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to all of the phenomenal Chiefs for your guidance over the years. I look forward to growing as a leader and leading my junior Sailors to success!
Date: 08/07/2023
From: MAC (SEL) Wilgienson Auguste
Email: WAuguste707@gmail.com
Duty Station: NCIS Southeast Field Office (NRC Jacksonville, FL)Previous: NR NSF AUTEC (NRC West Palm Beach, FL) andNRC Knoxville (AWS Program Manager)
Comments: I want to thank God and give him all the glory. He protected me and my career through various known and unknown dangers. The road was not easy by any means, "hard work beats talent every time." Huge thanks to a few dynamic Chiefs like  YNC (AW) Kanetria Wiggins, BMC Joseph Finchum, and MACM (EXW)Tanya Tyson. These three genuine leaders were my inspiration. Thnak you for helping me find my"why and purpose." Your unwavering commitment to me and my development as a leader shall never be forgotten.
Date: 08/07/2023
From: LSC (Sel) (SS/EXW) Spenser Ryan Pignatelli
Email: Spenser.pignatelli@gmail.com
Duty Station: NSWDG Dam Neck Previous Duty Stations: FLC Puget Sound, NR Cart Det A, ISA Air Base Bahrain, NCHB5 (CTC), LTF-4 Afghanistan, USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (Gold Crew)
Comment: I have so many people to thank for my professional devolvement throughout my years in the navy. I’ll try to keep this short. LSCS Wilber Baxley, STSCS Tim Powers, BMCS Stephen Colley, LSCS William Nowlin, LSC Wille Atkins, YNC Jerri Andrews, LSCS Dave Flaherty, MAC Erik Estrada, MAC Nick Prince, ISCS Tim Williams, and OSCM Leland Moore. I would also like to thank my family that has supported me throughout the years!
DATE: 8/7/2023
From: AGC(SEL) Marc A. Tejada
Email: Marc.tejada@hotmail.com
Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center Sioux Falls
Comments: FY 23 Selectee and I would like to all the Chiefs who have impacted me and have guided me to this point in my career. A special Thank you to Master Chief Snell, Master Chief Cappellino, and my father LSC (Ret.) Tejada.
DATE: 8/6/2023
From: HMC(FMF/FPJ)(SEL) Ian C. Tangonan
Email: ian.tangonan@2gmail.com
Duty Stations: Current Duty Station NRC Alameda CLB 453, previous 4th Recon Bn A. Co, 4th Force Recon, CLB23, 2/8 Marines, 2d Recon Bn.
Comments: I have many to thank for their mentorship, friendship, and assistance through the years. From family, to teammates, I hope to be someone who junior Sailors and future Chiefs can emulate. Recognition to HMC(FMF/MCD/FPJ) Jed Cayanan, HMC(FMF) Francisco Aguedamartinez, HMC(FMF/SW) Albert Acosta, HMC(FMF)(ret) Khasha Hemesi, HMC(FMF) Kevin Sutherland, and many more who have crossed my path in my career and have helped shape it.
DATE: 8/6/2023
From: YNC(AW/IW) (Sel) Ashley M. Belyeu
Email: aclanton219@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC San Diego, MSW, NMC El Centro, SPAWAR, MILPERS PHNSY&IMF, USS PORT ROYAL CG73.
Comments: I would like to thank my family, and especially my son who has been with me throughout my whole naval career and has moved to 9 different schools in just 13 years of life. I am so thankful for the guidance I have received this far in my naval career from all of my mentors. Master Chief Ellis, YNCS Jenkins and YNC Titus you three have been a pinnacle part of my growth and leadership and I could not be here without you today. I am forever grateful and blessed to have you as mentors.
DATE: 8/6/2023
From: CTTC(Sel) Matthew Vitukevich
Email: mvitukevich@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Reserve - NAVWAR SFA. Active - NIOC Hawaii and USS Ronald Reagan.
Comments: I am very excited to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I look forward to taking all the good and bad I have learned in my naval career and molding it into something great. I appreciate all the support through out the years from all the chiefs that had a hand in getting me to this point.
DATE: 8/6/2023
From: LNC(SCW)(SEL) Joseph Daniel Dauterive
Email: Dauterive85@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center Des Moines and currently attached to RLSO West.
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my children for supporting my career in the Navy. I am also thankful for all of the help and guidance I received from all the Chiefs I have worked with throughout my career. Whether it was during my time on Active duty, or while in the Reserves, the lessons I learned helped to shape me, and get to where I am today. Senior Chief Frank Hoffman thank you, for believing in me and reigniting my passion for the Navy after I left active duty. To my father, ENC(SW) Mark Dauterive. Thank you for all the tough lessons growing up. I wouldn’t be where I am today or have this opportunity without you. To all the other Chiefs, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
DATE: 8/6/2023
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Francisco G. Puga
Email: panchopuga21@gmail.com
Duty Stations: MSRON1, CRS4, CRS1,CORIVGRU2 DETBAH, MSRON1, NRNSF FT WORTH.
Comments: A big thank you to the big man upstairs and my family for putting up with my absence and travel that the navy has required of me and to all my mentors through my entire career. I've been blessed to always have a variety of chiefs at my disposal ready to guide and mentor at any moment MA, GM, SW, QM, EN, PS, YN, ET, IT, and yes even BMs. The versatility of the expeditionary community and their chiefs is why I'm here and thankful to them.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: GSMC (SW/SCW) (SEL) Tanner L. Beery
Email: tannerbeery@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: Naval Reserve Center Des Moines. Currently attached to MET B, Norfolk VA. Past duty stations include USS STOUT (DDG 55), NMCB 15, NMCB 40.
Comments: I want to thank all of the Chiefs that I have worked with and for over my career. So many have had an impact on me not just personally but also professionally. Warrant Officers Gonzalez, Garces and Chief Navarromunoz drove me to be the best i could. Thank you for your guidance.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL)Timothy Raymond McConnell
Email: tmcconnell@me.com
Current Duty Station: SURGEMAIN Des Moines out of NRC Des Moines. Past Duty Stations: USS Boxer(LHD4), Navy Recruiting Station Des Moines out of Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs that have had an impact on my career. Especially Senior Chief Casad, Senior Chief Epp, and Chief Doyle.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: BMC (SEL) Lacy N. Vandevick
Email: merc1301@gmail.com
Current Duty Station: Naval Reserve Center, Des Moines out of Iowa with Surgemain.
Comments: I like to thank all the Chiefs that helped me throughout my Career. A special thanks to Family that have been there throughout the good and bad time and deployments.
Date: 8/5/23
From: HTC (SW)(SEL) Dakota Griffin
Email: Kodyg20@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Current: NRC Des Moines, Iowa Past: LPD23,Beachmaster Unit One
Comments: Thank you to all of the leaders and Sailors in my career for guiding me to this point. I am honored to be here and looking forward to what is ahead.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: GMC (AW/SW)(SEL) Gabriel P. Rounds
Email: grbiggs_2002@hotmail.com
Duty Stations: Currently assigned to SurgeMain Des Moines at Naval Reserve Center Des Moines. Prior to this, I previously served with Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach and CART Team II Det B. On active duty I served with Patrol Squadron 9 and onboard USS Nicholas (FFG-47).
Comments: So many different people have been part of my journey. First and foremost my wife and family. Some of the Sailors that have helped along the way were CMC (Ret) McMartin (USS Nicholas), BMCS (Ret) Vincent Hamilton, BMCS (Ret) Terrance Mayweather, AZC (Ret) Vance Cunningham, AZC (Ret) Andy Ranson, and so many other khakis and non-khakis alike.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: YNC(SEL) Nicholas A. Emanuel
Email: nicholasemanuel948@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC Des Moines. Past Duty Stations: VR-53, NSWG-11, NTAG Ohio River Valley.
Comments: Thank you in particular to YNC(RET) Barry Burns, PSC Terrance Sweeney, PSC Brian Henry, YNC Andre Howell, YNC(RET) Melissa Simmons, YNCS(RET) Trisha Bianani, YNCM Kim Barr, YNC Jessica Alston, AFCM Bubba Bienemy, YNC Philip Couch, PSC Jonathan Chambers, and PSC(RET) Aaron Brown for all of your inspiration and guidance during my career working alongside all of you. Thank you as well to all Chiefs past and present for laying the groundwork for what it means to be a Chief.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: MAC (SEL) Natasha L. Segelstrom
Email: natasha.segelstrom@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Naval Reserve Center Minneapolis and currently attached to NR NSF Rota. Prior to this, I served 6 years of Active Duty in Virginia Beach at NAS Oceana.
Comments: I am thankful for the guidance and direction from all Chief’s I have had the opportunity to work. Whether they were Active Duty, Reserves or Retired ten years prior, these Chief’s who took the time for their Sailor’s, provided guidance and were transformational leaders.
DATE: 8/5/2023
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) John Wesley Beagles
Email: johnbeags@yahoo.com
Current Duty Station: VR-51 Marine Corps Base Hawaii Past Duty Stations: HM-15 Naval Station Norfolk; FRCW DET Fort Worth Texas
Comments: Thank you CMDCM (Retired) Steven Sawyer for your words back when I was a nugget, I'll never forget that you saw something in me that took me years to see myself. Thank you AMC (Retired) Jessica Stergar for giving me sound advice, and leading me through two difficult deployments. Thank you ATC Richard Castillo for your friendship as a peer, and then your example and guidance following your selection. I'd also like to thank Chief Warrant Officer Dimitri Pinto and AZCM Lisa Stockdale for trusting me, holding me accountable, and providing me with further responsibility and opportunity.
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: ITC(EXW)(SEL) Marco A. Delgadillo
Email: mdelgadillo3@hotmail.com
Duty Station: NSW SEAL Team Seventeen, NOSC Moreno Valley, NASNI San Diego, NWS Fallbrook.
Comments: I would like to thank ITC (RET) Earl Fetterhoff for the many years of wisdom and guidance he provided. We deployed together to Kuwait and under his guidance I earned my EXW and was promoted to First Class while deployed. I also Like to thank my wife for supporting me through some turbulent times in my life. This is a defining moment for me, and I look forward to developing sailors under my leadership.
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: BMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Harlan Berry
Email: berry1988harlan25@gmail.com
Duty Station: USS Ingraham (FFG61), CRS 10, USS New York (LPD21), and currently with NCHB 11.
Comments: I would like to first thank God, my wife, and my family for helping me and allowing me to chase my dreams. Also, would like to thank the following Chiefs and Senior Chiefs for taking their time and helping me become the Sailor I am today- Master Chief Magnum, Senior Chief Bivona, Senior Lebron, Senior Q, Senior Brewer, Chief Bays, Chief Harris, Chief Russel, Chief Schwendner, Chief Fifer, Chief Breedlove and Chief Lopez. I’m sure I’m missing a few but thanks to everyone else who honestly helped me along the way. Thank you.=
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Yu W. Chen
Email: yu.w.chen1@gmail.com
Duty Station: Navy Recruiting Reserve Command - Site Pacific Northwest
Comment: I would like to thank Chief Vega, Chief Tyson, Chief Johnson, Chief Justiniano, Chief Luna, Chief Azbite, Chief Washington for guiding me to be the best leader. Thank you so much!
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: QMC(EXW)(SEL) Daniel G. Gutierrez Jr.
Email: Daniel.g.gutierrez034@gmail.com
Duty Station: NRC Erie, IBU-41, NAS Corpus Christi, USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 (Plank owner), USS Trenton LPD-14
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank God, through him all things are possible. Secondly, I can honestly say that the greatest mentors of my Navy career have been CHIEFS!! And would like to thank BMCS(SW) William O’Brien, who drove a boot in my A@# when needed but provided guidance afterwards and steered me through the rigors of being in deck department. QMCS(SW) Atkinson, thank you for seeing something in me, when I was unable to see it at the time. YNC Anglikowski, AMCS Cain, MACS Sullivan, MACS Townsend, you have all been pivotal in my career, because of your guidance and leadership I am on the forefront of a new journey. Thank you all for being true Navy leaders. Lastly, to my wife and child, for always supporting me and being an inspiration in my life that I never thought possible.
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: ENC(EXW)(SEL) Carlos A. Monsalve
Email: carlosmcreative@gmail.com
Duty Stations: MSRON 10/USS John F. Kennedy CV-67
Comments: I would like to thank Senior Chief Eric Varela, Senior Chief Brian Stoffer, Chief Bays for believing in me and guiding me to be the best leader possible. A special thank you to my very first chief ABHC Will Mcclain who gave me tough love as an E1 and now I see what he meant. Thank you.
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: PSC (SEL) Gilberto Vaz
Email: gil050489@gmail.com
Duty Station: NR SOUTHCOM HQ
Comments: I have a tough time with my memory, so I don’t want to name any specific names, but I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to my selection!
DATE: 8/4/2023
From: ENC(EXW)(SEL) David A. Castro
Email: davidcastro1@live.com
Duty Stations: MSRON 10/LCSRON 2/NRC MIAMI
Comments: I would like to thank Senior Chief Scott Tatum who during my first deployment guided me in the leadership ways that I carry as a leader today. The complete Chief mess of LCSRON TWO MET C TAMPA, with special thanks to Master Chief Richard Mathura and Chief Stacy Wiseman for all have given me great constructive advice and guided me to this point on my military career. Finally, to the mess of NRC Miami throughout my 8 years in the navy, thanks for taking care of me.
DATE: 8/4/2023
FROM: BUC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) NATHAN R SWEITZER
Email: nathansweitzer2@gmail.com
DUTY STATION; NMCB25 - NRC COLUMBUS OH. NMCB26
COMMENTS: Thank you to my wife for standing by my side and giving up all the time we have spent apart. Thank you to the CHIEF'S MESS of NMCB 25, NRC Columbus OH, for the guidance to get me to this point in the NAVY!
Date: 8/3/23
From: SWC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Brandon Kolesar
Email: bk.kolesar@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NMCB 26, NMCB 25, NRC Columbus
Comments: Many thanks to Senior Chief Spaw, Chief Gingerich, Senior Hinton, Senior Shier, Master Chief Thompson, Chief Bettes, Master Chief Davis, Senior Haneburg, Master Chief Wiits, LCDR Hall, and many more that have been great influences and role models for life and my Navy career.
Date: 8/3/23
From: ISC (IW/EXW) (SEL) James HamiltonRivers
Email: jamesrivers@live.com
Duty Stations: CUSNC C5F Intel, NRC Jax.
Comments: I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I'd like to thank ISCM (Ret.) Modzelewski, ISCS Woods, ISC Hazraty for all the mentorship over the years leading to this point. I look forward to season with my fellow selectees.
Date: 8/3/23
From: BUC (SCW/EXW) (Sel) Brian S Mcnew
Email: silverngold3214@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: NMCB 26, NMCB 28, NMCB 25, NRC Akron
Comments: To make it to this point in my career has renewed my passion for serving in the Navy. Through my 17+ years in the navy including 3 mobilizations there has always been a Chief challenging me to be not only a more humble sailor but a better leader. With that being said I would like to thank the following leaders for continuing to motivate and drive me toward a successful career; CMDCM Hamilton, PSC Nelson, CBCM Davis, LSCS Losier, EOCS Burnham, CMCS Stewart, UTC Hendershot.
Date: 8/3/23
From: AOC(AW/SW/EXW)(SEL) Thomas Lanigan
Email: tlanigan83@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: Naval Reserve Center Minneapolis/ NCHB-5 ERC
Comments: I’d like to thank all of the Chiefs that have trusted and mentored me throughout my career. Your trust and guidance will not be wasted. I look forward to proving myself to all of you.
Date: 8/3/23
From: HMC(Sel) Lukman Kamara
Email: alukmata@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Engineer Support Company-Battle Creek, REDCOM Jax, NRC Jax.
Comments: It is another in paradise! All thanks are due to the Almighty God for making this possible. I wish to acknowledge and express my gratitude to some of the people who have made impact on my career; PSCS Eric Housden(Genesis of my career), HMC Jennifer Smith, HMC Joseph, HMCS Reyes, HMC Vigil, HMC Ott, LSCS Clover, MACM Tyson, HMCM Abdulsalam, HMCM Archeampong, LSC Aigbokhan, HMC Cavett, HMC McCaslin, HMC Stewart, HMC Spieker, Maj Alonso and not forgetting CWO3 Okanlawon(Recruiter- where it all began).
Date: 8/3/23
From: CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Steven James Crissup
Email: steven.crissup@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NMCB22, NRC Corpus Christi, TX
Comments: I have a long list of those who have helped me get to where I am today in terms of knowledge, motivation and leadership. A few of the most influential for myself have been the following: ENS James Grace CBCM Stuart Denner CBCM James Cochran CECS Jason Steinke BUC Mandy Maddocks-Helman EAC Justin Janak BUC Emmaline Berry UT1 Gilbert Garza (Ret.) UT1 Raina Villa (Ret.)
Date: 8/3/23
From: ISC(IW/SW)(SEL) Tucker Upkes
Email: tuckerupkes@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Naval Reserve Center Minneapolis attached to JIOCEUR 0289
Comments: I’d like to thank Chief Jilek and Chief Gardzinski for mentoring me throughout the years getting me to where I am today.
Date: 8/2/23
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Matthew R Mangum
Email: Mangum@live.com
Duty Station: NMCB 25, NRC Minneapolis
Comments: First I want to thank my Wife and kids for all the time away and late nights. The entire NMCB 25 Chiefs mess guiding me through SOY boards. BUC Bettes, CUCS Klimek and CUCS Arcoraci for believing in me and pushing me to grow. All the sailors I have served with, everyone has made some sort of impact on who I am today. HOORAH CLASS 130!
Date: 8/2/23
From: BMC(SS)(SEL) Nathan Andrew Tierney
Email: mmatierney@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: NR Surgemain Minneapolis (2018-currant), USS Springfield (2014-2015), NAVSUBSCOL (2011-2014), USS Columbia (2006-20011)
Comments: My sincere thanks is extended to ENCS Dedrick Tuggle and MMC Charles Mack for their mentorship on deployment, MMC Chris Pecore and EMC Andrew McKay for their help in my reserve career. Also, MMC Raven Rachels and MMCS Joey Roberts for demonstrating outstanding leadership.
Date: 8/2/23
From: FCC(SW)(Sel) Scott Zhuo Li
Email: scott.z.li.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: COMLCSRON ONE, NR LCS SDG B
Comments: I’d like to thank my leaders at COMLCSRON ONE RPD PSC Renaldo Jenks, GMC Hugo Hernandez, EMCS Purnell Mcelveen, PSCS Cashe Pellum, EMCS(retired) Olguin, YNC Ebony Reid, CWO3 Paskwietz, CWO3 Coleman, LCDR Goff, LCDR Ramos, LCDR Bray, all my staff at LCSRON ONE RPD, and leadership at CNSP CAPT Zablocki, CAPT Jurgemeyer, my Reserve leaders and mentors OSCS(retired) Gregory Holzworth, OSCS Jennifer Wise, BMC Michael Johnson, GMC Robert Aninzo, FCAC Benjamin Doyle, CMDCM Roderick Rivo, BMCM Nicholas Morales, CAPT Clavero, CAPT Demonsi. You all got me to where I am today. Thank you for giving me the guidance and opportunity for me to be a leader, especially Senior Holzworth who launched my leadership career.
Date: 8/2/23
From: GMC(SS) (SEL) Michael T. Thompson
Email: mthomps016@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: NRC Minneapolis, Cross assigned to MSC EPU 113, previously NR LCSRON 2, NSWU-2, NAVMAG Indian Island, and USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN-735) Comments: I am happy to have made it. I have learned much from leaders in the Chiefs Mess in the past 17 years. It's the culmination of a career that never turned out the way I really expected.
Date: 8/2/23
From: EMC (EXW/SS)(Sel) Tommy Duane Baldwin
Email: teambaldwin0211@gmail.com
Duty stations: MSRON-1 (current), PSNS DET-San Diego, SSN 723-USS Oklahoma City
Comments: There have always been role models in my life that inspired me to become more than who I am today. Every Chief in my career has been a guide on for the path I am on today. I struggle to contemplate who I would be without them in my life. I would like to give a shout out to my dad, the best former GSMCS the Navy you could ask for.
Date: 8/2/23
From: ISC(IW/SW)(SEL) Andrew Allan Hise
Email: hise.andrew@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain, Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach, Defence Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NRC Minneapolis, EUCOM 0289.
Comments: First I would like to thank God, from who all blessings come. I want to thank my wife Ashley for always believing in me and supporting my Naval career. For holding down the fort when I couldn't be there and loving me for all my triumphs and my faults. I want to thank my parents for their constant support and love. Instilling in me the values of hard work and perseverance. Finally, a special thank you to Chief Johnson, Chief Gardzinski, Chief Jilek, MSgt. Aaron Paul, BMC Salano, and BMC Critin for supporting me, guiding me, and seeing the good in me when I couldn't see it in myself.
Date: 8/2/23
From: HMC(Sel) Jared Bernard Meyer
Email: navydoc2023@gmail.com
Duty Stations: MSRON One, EMF Jacksonville-RC, EMF Great Lakes, BMU 2.
Comments: I first want to thank God! It here are so many people to thank. Everyone that has influenced me and molded me to be the Sailor I am today. I am so blessed and honored to get this opportunity and cannot wait to continue to help Sailors up and down the COC.
Date: 8/2/23
From: ENC (SW/AW) (SEL) Alex DeGraaf
Email: adegraaf88@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: at Naval Reserve Center Minneapolis. Prior to being stationed in Minneapolis, I was at Nuclear Field “A” School as an Instructor, and I also completed a tour on USS Nimitz from 2013 to 2017.
CommentsI would like to thank MMNCM Leon Griffin for always showing others what a true Naval leader looks like, and truly embracing the phrase “lead from the front”.
Date: 8/2/23
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Steven Unverrich-Carpenter
Email: Sunverrich@2gmail.com
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Center Riverside (TAR 2022-present), TSC CLB 23 CLR4 (TAR 2019-2022), Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes(TAR 2016-2022), Navy Reserve Center Las Vegas/ 2/23 Fox Co. (SELRES 2012-2016)
Comments: I would like to thank HMC Denver Weaver for challenging me to always be learning, giving me tasks I thought were too difficult that he knew I could handle and helping me get the confidence to stand on my own legs. HMC Ron McCaslin and HMCS Billini Benoit for helping me study, retain the knowledge and obtain my FMF qual. After strugglingto retain LCE. HMC(Ret.) Robert Propp who gave a HN SELRES without a billet a chance to courtesy drill with 2/23 Fox Co. Before applying in CMS/ID, watching me grow to an HM2 just over 3 years recommended me to transition to TAR. GySgt Jehu Ducheine and SSgt Calvin Williams who taught me to self reflect, self care and what can be accomplished when united. Finally my Shipmates and Marines - Senior, Peers and Junior you all helped me grow and become better in far more ways than I can describe. This Selection is the result of all your work with me and the impact you all had.
Date: 8/1/23
From: ISC (IW/EXW) (SEL) Nathan Timothy Ernst
Email: nathanernst4@gmail.com
Duty Stations: INDOPACOM JIOC JDET MPLS
Comments: I'd like to thank ISC Eric Stifter, ISC Ben Olson, ISCS Jeremy Prange, and the entire mess at JDET MPLS for mentoring me as a junior sailor throughout my career to get me here as a Chief select. Additionally, I'd like to thank the leadership from my 2022 deployment, especially Chief Dana Kenney and Senior Chief Tim Williams. I've been fortunate to have fantastic chiefs modeling great leadership my entire career. I look forward to the opportunity to carry on that legacy.
Date: 8/1/23
From: BUC (SEL) Cody Reed
Email: cwreed12@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN, NMCB 18, NMCB22, SOCNORTH
Comments: Im honored to be selected and am looking forward to the challenges of this milestone. I would like to thank CUCS John Kareck. I deployed with him twice and he taught me valuable skillsets. BUC Brian Southmayd for his planning and organizational skills. Again, apologies for the previous email. Thank you for your time.
Date: 8/1/23
From: HMC (FMF)(SW)(AW)(SEL) Dave Principe Dominguez
Email: Dave.P.Dominguez@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Active Duty: NAVDENCENFAREAST Yokosuka, JP; USS Rushmore LSD-47; 4th Med Bn I-I Duty; CG I MEF; 1st ANGLICO; SELRES: NR ECRC Det A; NR URC; NR OHSU Det C; NR EMF Bethesda Det NYC; NR EMF Camp Pendleton; NR 4th Med Bn Surg Co B.
Comments: I would like to thank my Chiefs whom I have had the pleasure to serve with past and present: DTC Joseph Colon, HMCS Robyn Pierce, HMC Taryn Laube, HMC Charles Brown, HMC Karlo Atienza, HMC Jessie Mitch, HMC Juan Rivera, HMCS Ryan Strack, HMC Joe Lemon, HMC Matthew Finley, HMC (now LTJG) Rozalind Thomas, HMC Quimary Puello, HMC Ydania Rodriguez, HMCS Tad Conklin, HMC Ernest Ahiable, HMC Misti Partida, HMCS Ryan Sieger, HMCS Jennifer Mantanoa, ATC Donald Tubianosa, CMC Paul Parmenter. Thank you for guiding me, keeping me focused on my goals, providing me a light when I was going through my rough patches in life, pushing me to be better, and believing in me. I am beyond thankful and grateful for everything.
Date: 8/1/23
From: ETVC(SS) (SEL) Christopher Jaime
Email: chrisjaime@hotmail.com
Duty Stations: First served aboard USS Bremerton (2011-2015), then at COMSUBPAC (2015-2018). Currently a reservist in San Diego with COMSUBPAC HQ
Comments: Just found out I was selected for Chief and I'm excited for what this season has in store for me.
Date: 8/1/23
From: HMC (FMF)(Sel) Ryan Charles Jarvis
Email: ryanjarvis27@gmail.com
Duty Stations: 3rd BN 2nd MAR 2 MARDIV 1999-2023, 4th AAVBN 4th MARDIV 2008-2010, 4th Recon BN 2010-2013, MARFOR NORTH TSC DET 2013-2015 NMRTC JAX DET TAMPA 2015-Present (TRUIC), MOB Task Force 51/5 ERSS Team 23&24 2020-2021. NMRTC Great Lakes (UMIC) 2021-2022, 4th Surgical Co A 4Th MLG (UMIC) 2022-Present.
Comments: My sincerest thanks to the Chiefs and Senior Enlisted Leaders (there are to many to name here) who have helped shape my career, it has been a long process to achieve this milestone. I am honored to be selected to HMC and look forward to upcoming challenges of season and continuing to lead and mentor Sailors.
Date: 8/1/23
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Alberto J. Osorio
Email: alberto.j.osorio@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NR COMSUBPAC / NOSC Harrisburg (present)
Comments: I would like to thank the long list of Chiefs who have mentored me and provided me with the lessons of leadership and resiliency that I try to emulate daily. I have called them all and look forward to joining them in leading the future of the Navy.
Date: 8/1/23
From: CMC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Sherr Adam Seth
Email: sherr.adam@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NMCB14 Gulfport, MS.
Comments: I would like to thank CBCM Johnson, CUCS Labrada, CUCS Nemet, MACS Burke, EOCS Simmons, CECS Whitehead, EOCS Stewart, UTC Martinez, UTC Morey and many many more Chiefs who have shown me what it means to lead with humility, fortitude, patience and resilience. To know what it means to be detached from the self when leading, be on the level, lead by example, earn trust through actions and words and to be there for your junior sailors when they need you the most, and lastly don't stop until you find the "answer"! First one in the shop, last one out. I'm truly humbled to be here and look forward to the journey. Hoorah!
Date: 8/1/23
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Abigail Franchi Oses
Email: abifoses@gmail.com
Duty Stations: SEAL Team Seventeen, NMRTC Camp Pendleton, NAVSUP Fort Worth, NRC Orlando, REDCOM Norfolk, NAVELSG, NCHB-1, NRC Charleston, HSL-60
Comments: I have so many people to thank. So much guidance and pushing to keep going. First, my husband and family for supporting me. LSCM Neemar, amazing mentor. He was my first LPO and always provided sage guidance at my lowest and highest life hurdles. Elaine Wells, also amazing mentor. CMDMC Nikki Rios, she always makes time even though she's so busy. LSCM Henry, LSCM Butler, LSC Aremu, LSC Diaz, LSC Stone for motivation and support. CMDCM Torres for pushing me, LSCS Daphness for telling me straight, HMC Villa for believing in me. So many more Sailors that challenged me to be a better leader and pushing my buttons. Looking forward to what's ahead.
Date: 8/1/23
From: ITC (SEL) Jeff Wozniak
Email: jeffrey.d.wozniak.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NRC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to the many Chiefs I have had over the years who helped get me to this point. A special thank you to ISCS Lam for mentoring me and getting me through our MOB together!
Date: 8/1/23
From: HMC(EXW)(SEL) Robert F. Fisher
Email: bobbyfisher17@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC Erie – N6 Department Head NR NMRTC PTS – Midwest Squadron SEL NCHB-8 – Medical Department LPO EMF Djibouti – AVT/General Duty HM CRG-2 DET Bahrain – General Duty HM
Comments: A major thank you to all of my mentors in the Chief’s Mess throughout my career so far, including HMCM Huso, HMCS Espinoza, HMC Wass, HMCS(ret) Lancaster, YNC Anglikowski, and HMC Wellman, just to name a few.
Date: 8/1/23
From: NCC(Sel) (SCW/EXW) Matthew Thomas Hufford
Email: matthew.t.hufford2.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: EOD Expeditionary Support Unit 1 (EODESU1) 2023-present Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Minneapolis 2019- 2023 Navy Operational Support Command (NOSC) Kansas City 2011-2019 -Naval Construction Group 2 (NCG 2) 2016-2018 -Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 22 2015-2017 -NMCB 25 -NMCB 15 Commander Naval Forces Europe (CNE Comp NSTH HQ) 2008-2011 NMCB 40 2004-2008 Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay 2003-2004 Boot Camp 2002
Comment: I would like to thank all of the Sailors I have worked with. Every one of them has had an impact on my career which has lead me to the Honor of being selected for Chief. I will not forget how I got here and what it takes to lead (Courage, Respect and Teamwork). V/r NCC(sel) (SCW/EXW) Hufford, Matthew T.
Date: 8/1/23
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Victor Michael Okotiuero
Email: victor.m.okotiuero.mil@2us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NECC 4582A, CG 54 USS ANTIETAM, NOSC FORT WORTH, DDG 59 USS RUSSELL, DDG 97 USS HALSEY
Comments: None
Date: 8/1/23
From: LSC(Sel) Heather Marie Beardsley
Email: Heather.m.beardsley.mil@us.navy.mil
Current Duty Station: NRC NASHVILLE Previous duty Station: CFLSW ASD MCGUIRE
Comments: I would like to thank LSCS(AW/EXW) Tia M. Raiford USN Retired, LSC(AW) David Marshall USN Retired, PSC Melissa M Spells, LSCM(SW/EXW) Joseph C Pritchett for their guidance and support over my career and for always pushing me to be the best that I can be.
Date: 8/1/23
From: CEC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Christopher David Martin
Email: Christopher.Martin.Navy@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NMCB 14
Comments: I am grateful to God for granting me the wisdom, perseverance, and proficiency to achieve this milestone. I am also thankful to my beloved wife for her kindness and encouragement, the Sailors with whom I have had the privilege of learning, and the mentors from whom I have gained knowledge. I have not originated anything and have only repeated what I have learned. Now, it is my responsibility to humbly assist and guide others in their professional journey.
Date: 8/1/23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jessica M. Ramos
Email: jessica.m.ramos32.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NRC Phoenix
Comments: To those I love and to those who believed in me, I am who and where I am because of you. A sincere thank you to my family and Navy family. To those who have mentored and guided me, thank you: MCCS Ward, HMCS Othon, HMC Glantz, and many others.
Date: 7/31/23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Brian Knight
Email: Bj3knight@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Branch health clinic Kingsville, IA to 1/2 Marine Bn Weapons Company, 1/23 Marine Bn Charlie Company and Weapons Company, 4th Marine Recon Bn H&S Company, 4th Med Bn Alpha Company.
Comments: I want to thank LCDR Dawn Hardin, HMC Ronnie Mashburn, HMCM Clarence Hodges while I was on active duty for thier faith and belief in me. HMCM Steve Flemming, HMCS Brad Leech, HMCS Tyler Scarborough, HMCS Roger Erikson, HMCM Matt Paul, HMC Brad Corr for all of thier guidance and leadership examples in the reserves. I have been given great examples to follow in my career.
Date: 7/31/23
From: ITC(IW)(SEL) Max Dugas-Davis
Email: mddavisv@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NR NCWDG
Comments: To those who have gone before us and those who are to come after us.
Date: 7/31/23
From: HMC(FMF/EXW)(SEL) Alexander Roswell Weigel
Email: aweigel9452@gmail.com
Duty Stations: 4th Med Bn H&S Co, San Diego CA (2022-present), MSRON 8 Alpha Co, Buffalo NY (2015-2022)
Comments: Thank you to everyone you has helped me and guided me throughout my career. I would like to especially thank HMCM Parmenter for his guidance and wisdom in leadership, and GMC Rethoret for listening and helping me find solutions.
Date: 7/31/23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jayson Brent Shahan
Email: shahanjayson@gmail.com
Duty Station: (Current) 4th Medical Battalion Bravo Company Orlando Detachment (2nd Medical Battalion) (Naval Medical Center Balboa) (1st MLG 7th ESB Support Company)
Comments: Without my previous Chiefs I would not be the Leader I am today, without HMCS Alvaro Delapuente believing I could take on arduous tasks and take on roles above my paygrade, I would not have had the opportunity to lead a detachment. I stand ready to perform and help guide and mentor those that need me in my new role and embrace the challenges this new role will have me take on.
Date: 7/31/23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Steven James Mosley
Email: steven.mosley@gmail.com
Duty Stations: 4th Marine Logistics Group, 4th Med Bn Surgical Co Bravo (current); 1st Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Regiment-1; Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, 13 Area Branch Clinic
Comments: I would like to express my sincere thanks to HMCM Paul Parmenter, HMCS Johnny Bruno, HMC Peter Zeilewicz, and HMC Hector Lopez for their guidance and lessons. HMC Neil Goldstein for mentoring me in the important lessons of leadership, resilience, owning decisions and truly caring for the development of Sailors.
Date: 7/31/23
From: HMC(FMF) (SEL)Daniel Beniamin Vetan
Email: danielvetan@gmail.com
Duty Stations: GTMO / MARFORNORTH - 4TH RECON / 4TH DENTAL BN / 4TH MEDICAL BN / NRC MIAMI
Comments: Without HMCM Billini Benoit I would’ve never achieve my FMF qualification. Without HMC Ron McCaslin, I would’ve never got the opportunity to develop the FMF Academy. Without HMCM Paul Parmenter, the Navy would’ve not heard of me. With this Chief Mess behind me I effected change for thousands of people and I reached the top five finalists for the Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year. Their mission is accomplished. It is now my turn to develop other Sailors.