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FY 2016 CPO Selectee Deck Log
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Date: 08:28am
From: LSC(sel) Alejandra Banks
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLC
Comments: Very honored to be a part of this organization and entering themail great CPO mess. Without mentorship, leadership and junior Sailors I would not be here. Time to pay it forward. HOOYAH! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 11:16pm
From: CSC (SS) (SEL) Joshua J. Balibrera
Duty Stations: NBSD
Comments: USS Hampton SSN 767 USS Michigan (Blue) SSGN 727 NBPL USS Louisiana (Gold) SSBN 743
Date: 09:59pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Bevan I. Aque Paraz
Duty Stations: USS Alabama (SSBN 731-Gold)
Comments: HOOYAH and thank you to those Chiefs and great mentors I've had the honor to serve with in my career so far!
Date: 01:50pm
From: GMC(sel) Allen Wigand
Duty Stations: CNSL FDNF going to PC-9 CHINOOK
Comments: Thanks for all the support.
Date: 03:56am
From: CTIC(Sel) Justin Heise
Duty Stations: NIOD Kaneohe Bay, CID Monterey, NIOC Misawa, NIOC Hawaii
Comments: My brothers and sisters, mentors, and shipmates. The experiences I have shared with you have molded me, motivated me and pushed me to this point in my career. I will strive to pass them along in hopes they will serve others, so one day we can all walk at each others side. I wouldn't be here without you all.
Date: 01:08am
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Wesley D. Fox
Duty Stations: USS HOPPER
Comments: Was selected for MAC prior to going to school to convert to NC. Conversion approved as a Chief. Now NCC(SEL). Thank you, Wes
Date: 10:08pm
From: ENC (sel) Joseph Roach Jr
Duty Stations: USS Oak Hill LSD 51, ACU2, Frank Cable AS40, NNSY, Abraham Lincoln CVN72
Comments: It's been a long road but can't wait till my first day as the CHIEF. I'm glad I get to be part of this family and thank you to all the Chief's, Sailors, and most of all my family for getting me here.
Date: 09:49pm
From: FCC(SW)(Sel) Christopher Wallachy
Duty Stations: Surface Warfare Officers School; USS Boxer; NRD Portland; USS Bataan; USS Lake Champlain; USS John Young
Comments: An amazing ride through my entire career. Up's and Down's. I cannot begin to humble myself enough or thank those that have worked WITH me over the year's and those I've worked for. ALL have made this time right now possible. Much of my career has been trial and error. And it wasn't until later in my career that I felt I had a lot of rock solid mentoring and guidance. However, the lesson's I have learned over the year's have enabled me to be able to be the strong individual I am today. And to those that read this, that I have served with over the years, I say: THANK YOU, Thank you for lifting me up, thank you for placing me in the place I am in today.
Date: 08:57pm
From: ETC (SW/AW) (sel) Andrew Michael Senary
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), NCTS Naples Italy, NRD Los Angeles, NAS Pensacola
Comments: Proud to be recognized and having demonstrated great potential to be a good chief. I look forward to honoring those past and present as I proceed. Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 08:51pm
From: OSC (SEL) Travis Holloway
Duty Stations: USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50), OPERATIONS "A:" SCHOOL, USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66), TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER HAMPTON ROADS (IMSO), AND USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)
Comments: I want to thank everyone who played a part in getting me to this great milestone in my life.
Date: 07:33pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Yusuf K Smith
Duty Stations: MARMC
Comments: I would to thank my family, my mentors, and most important my sailors for without their hard work and dedication this would not have been possible. To my wife a very special thanks is deserved, she kept me track even when the wheels seemed to slip off. I love you!!!
Date: 05:56pm
From: ADC(SEL) Ivan V. Paulino
Duty Stations: HSC-9
Comments: Respectfully request to enter the hallowed halls of the Chief Petty Officer's Mess Forum. I will also like to thank all the sailors and leaders that helped me get to this point in my career.
Date: 04:47pm
From: YNC(SW) (SEL) Mark Corbin
Duty Stations: NMC EAD Pearl Harbor, HI
Comments: First and foremost, I thank God the Father as all good things come from above. Second, my family for their prayers and support throughout the years. Lastly, every Sailor, Soldier, Airman, and Marine, who contributed to my growth leading to this milestone. To anyone not mentioned above, thank you! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 04:36pm
From: ETC(Sel) Ryan Keith Helms
Duty Stations: USS Louisiana SSBN 743 (B)
Comments: SELECTED AND PROUD FUTURE BROTHERS!
Date: 02:04pm
From: CSC (sel) Devon Patterson
Duty Stations: Naval War College
Comments: Thanks for all the support that I received from my Family, Juniors and Seniors
Date: 12:11pm
From: MAC(SW) (Sel) Kenneth Robert Mack
Duty Stations: USS Klakring (FFG-42) Mayport, FL; NAVSTA Pearl Harbor, HI; NAS Lemoore, CA; NAS Patuxent River, MD; NSF Diego Garcia, BIOT
Comments: First I would like to thank God, for all things are possible through Him! Thank you to my beautiful wife, Brittany, without her dedication and support this wouldn't be possible. I would like to thank each and every one of my junior Sailors. There dedication and hard work got me here. Last but certainly not least I thank all the great Chief's who have mentored and groomed me.
Date: 12:04pm
From: LSC(SEL) Nestor Garcia
Duty Stations: NAVSUP Diego Garcia
Comments: Thank you to my family, friends and everyone that never lost hope on me. You support and encouragement is/was always well receive. Thank you all!
Date: 11:55am
From: BUC(SCW/AW)(SEL) Frank Ring
Duty Stations: NAVFACFE PWD DG, NCG 2, NMCB 74, VFA 37
Comments: It has been a great journey making it to this point in my career and finally achieving the greatest accomplishment of my professional career. I have learned more about myself in the last 6 weeks then I have in the last 11 years in the Navy. There have been a lot of people that have helped me get here, most importantly my wife Jessica and my family. There have been a great number of Chiefs that have guided me one way or another to get where I am today. I would like to thank SWC Roger Baker , UTC Michael Craig Deangelo, BUC Manny Segura, CEC Dan Shaver, BUC Stuart Helvie, CEC James Blue, SWCS Moshe Alcantara, BUCS Brian Moroski, BUCS Cortny Johnson, SWCS Phil Hayes, EOC Aaron Nagel, BUCS Dan Lynch, BUCS Scott Weisenburg, EAC Alex Mabunay, ITC Chris Stanley. There are far to many to name but thank you for all your support and TMD.
Date: 11:55am
From: MAC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Glenn Tainter
Duty Stations: VQ-4 DET PAX RIVER, MAREXSECRON TWO, PMRF BARKING SANDS, NAVSUPPFAC DIEGO GARCIA
Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a Navy Chief. Looking forward to the adventure.
Date: 11:47am
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) PETER VONGMYSAY
Duty Stations: NCTS FAR EAST DET DG
Comments: First I would like to thank my wife Tara and my daughters Kylaya and Lanai for sticking by my side through all of this. For continuing to support me and having faith in me. I love you. I would like to thank all of my family who always believed in me. My father, uncle and loss families who continues to look over me from the heavens. I would like to thank all the CHIEFS throughout my naval career for developing and guiding me. All sailors I have the pleasure to served with. All the Officers who helped me along the way. I couldn't have done this without any of you. Thank you again. I am truly blessed to be selected as a Navy CHIEF. Navy CHIEF, Navy PRIDE!!!!!!!!
Date: 10:13am
From: HMC (FMF/CAC) (SEL) Joel Aguillon
Duty Stations: NNMC Bethesda, 3rd FSSG, 3 MAW, NNMC Bethesda, 2d CEB, NBHC Mayport, 1/8
Comments: I am eternally grateful to my family for their prayers, love and support. My chain of command for trusting me to complete the mission. My Sailors who trusted me to lead them. My mentors who put up with millions of questions and guided me through their example.
Date: 09:31am
From: STGC(Sel) Ryan Markham
Duty Stations: COMLCSRON 2
Comments: Looking forward to joining this site.
Date: 09:08am
From: ICC(SW/AW) (SEL) Anthony Hamilton
Duty Stations: USS MONTEREY CG 61; NSSA RMC; USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH CVN 77; USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN 73
Comments: There are many people that have played a role in my arrival here! Thank you first and foremost to my family who has made the ultimate sacrifice, without it I would not be here! To all of the Sailors who I've had the opportunity to work with that provide the experiences which helped mold me... Thank you! In just a couple of days all of this hard work will come to fruition but the work doesn't stop there... The work has just started!
Date: 09:06am
From: ATC (sel) Douglas Kress
Duty Stations: NS Mayport
Comments: Respectfully request to enter the Hallowed Halls of the Chief Petty Officer's Mess Forum. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 05:01am
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(Sel) Tara Blair
Duty Stations: MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Comments: Thank you to my family who has supported me, my junior Sailors who have worked harder than anyone could ask for me and all those of the Chief’s Mess that have led me to this amazing point!
Date: 02:19am
From: ETC(Sel) Nathan Hurst
Duty Stations: USS Hopper, NCTS Jacksonville, RIVRON 2, NSWU3, MINEWARTRACEN Ingleside, USS Arleigh Burke
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who believed in me and thank you to all the Sailors I have worked with. I wouldn't be here without you!
Date: 06:59pm
From: LSC (SW)(SEL) Mac Williams II
Duty Stations: ACU-4
Comments: First I want to give thanks to God our most high, second my family, and then to everyone who has played a role in my success and up bringing. I feel like everyone I cross paths with has something to offer because you learn from their mistakes, accomplishments, and styles of leadership. Hooyah, Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!
Date: 06:51pm
From: BMC (SW) (SEL) Jeffery Sparks
Duty Stations: USS Shreveport, USS San Antonio, USS Mason, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Comments: I would like to thank all the people who contributed in making the me the man i am today. If anyone ever needs anything fill free to call. 910 920 5763. If i can't help you i can find someone that can. Jeff
Date: 06:38pm
From: MUC(SEL) Jennifer Lange
Duty Stations: USFFB(current) NBSW, NBGL, PACFLT BAND
Comments: I am thankful every day for the privilege to work for, and alongside the most brilliant and talented junior Sailors in the Navy. I am so grateful for the mentors and role models who set the highest standards of conduct, performance, and leadership to aspire to. A special thanks to mentor Chiefs that are not MU: I deeply value the perspective you provide that transcends any difference in job duties. This is the greatest day of my life! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 06:17pm
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Steven A. Roberts Jr.
Duty Stations: VFA-41
Comments: Thank You to the mentors who pulled me over the "wall", Dan most of all. Thank you to the Sailors who were pushing me from below to get me far enough on the "wall" to let those mentors pull me up and teach me to transition the large obstacles I have had to overcome. NAVY CHIEF!!! NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 06:02pm
From: BMC(Sel) Jeffery Scott Sparks
Duty Stations: USS Shreveport, USS San Antonio, MCAS Cherry Point NC, USS Mason
Comments: Looking Forward to meeting the mess.
Date: 10:11pm
From: PSC(SEL) Melissa Pope
Duty Stations: NOSC Baltimore
Comments: CPO Selected and Proud. Says it all. Thank you to all of those who have been there for me, they know who they are. Hooyah Navy!!!
Date: 09:35pm
From: ADC (sel) Ferdinand Francia
Duty Stations: FRC Southwest
Comments: Navy chief!!! Chiefs pride!!!
Date: 07:44pm
From: ENC(SW) (sel) Reginald Pierre-lys
Duty Stations: SWOSCOLCOM Newport
Comments: To my family specially Kids,my Mentors, and to all my sailors who helped me get here thank you, from the Deepest part of my heart.
Date: 07:01pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Jason D. Jacobs
Duty Stations: USS JASON DUNHAM (DDG-109)
Comments: Sponsors: Honorable STGC(SW) Ken Gardell, and More Honorable GSCS(SW) Virgillo Martinez. I would also like to thank the many CPO's that have helped me get here. The ones that stick out the most in my mind would be my first Chief Highly Exalted FCCM(SW) Mike McEneaney, and Honorable FCC(SW) Rob VanDevender for keeping me out of trouble for all those years and steering me in the right direction!
Date: 03:32pm
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Katrease R. Castro
Duty Stations: SOCPAC, USS Howard, USS New Orleans, NCTAMS LANT, USS George Washington
Comments: I want to thank my parents for teaching me the do not's in life. I especially give thanks to my mom, who worked 3 jobs raising 7 of us. She graciously accepted the duties and responsibilities of a mother and never quit, though pulled every which way she mentored and guided us in every waking moment she had, we carry all the good qualities of her. RIP mom, we continue to cherish your memories to this day. I thank all my Sailors, nay! Sea Warriors, who helped me become the leader I am today. We trained, gained skills, fought, took hits, fell, and got back up together, thank you for working hard with and for me. I will continue to help pull more of you up in these ranks and above. I thank first, Master Chief Heinrich, whose remarkable network of Chief, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs helped an undesignated seaman strike IT. I thank HMCS Connatser and SOC Connatser for seeing the roadblock I was at and giving me their time, guidance, and mentorship to see me through. Lastly, I want to thank Senior Chief Jason Coburn for poking me in the eye a bit when I needed it and keeping me on course when the seas got rough. Thank you all, truly, from the depths of my heart.
Date: 12:07pm
From: GMC(Sel) JOSE F LEON
Duty Stations: USS MASON DDG 87
Comments: I'm very happy to be a part of the brotherhood that is the mess. Looking forward to passing down our customs and traditions so that they may never be forgotten. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 10:39am
From: ITC(SEL) Arrieanne Copeland
Duty Stations: USS GREEN BAY
Comments: I am so happy to become a member of the deep traditions and leadership of the Chief Petty Officers. I could never thank everyone who helped me make it to this point, but I do appreciate you. In hindsight I realize that every trial and test was all to get me to this point where I now have the power to influence young Sailors while I continue to grow.
Date: 11:21pm
From: HMC(SEL) Ryan Grant
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Oak Harbor
Comments: I am elated and blessed to be joining the best fraternity of brothers and sisters on the planet. The honor or being a member of the Chiefs' Mess is something I will carry with me for a lifetime. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10:11pm
From: HMC(Sel) James Barrier
Duty Stations: LPD9, NDC parris island, LPD17,NOSC Raleigh,LHD 5
Comments: God said it was my time.
Date: 01:36pm
From: QMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Walter K. Cahail
Duty Stations: Duty stations: USS MOMSEN, NRD SEATTLE AND USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: I would like to thank All the chiefs that I have meet throughout my career, with out their guidance I would not be where I am today.
Date: 09:08am
From: MMC(SW/AW) (Sel) Rocky Rao
Duty Stations: USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, USS IWO JIMA, NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC CHARLESTON, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: I would first like to say thank you to both of my families (personal and professional). To my wife and best friend Karina there is no way this would not be possible without your continued support. To my two beautiful daughters Arianna and Grace, I love you all very much and appreciate you letting daddy to continue to serve his country even though I am away for long periods of time. To my dad CMDCM (Ret.) Ralph Rao Jr. thank you for your words of wisdom and setting the example to follow for me in this great Navy. To my military family I would like to say thank you to a couple CPO's that helped pave this way for me: MMCM Thomas Schnapp, MMCS Bookheim, MAC Christopher Clines, HMCM Terrence Anthony and MMCM Robert Butler. I appreciate all the free time you took out of your free time to help guide me in my career. To all of those junior Sailors who I had the privilege of leading or serving with, an honest thank you for everything and I look forward to working for you and those I have not met yet in the future.
Date: 08:30am
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Jose L Valencia
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay CG-53, USS Cowpens CG-63, NAS ATSUGI, Japan, USS George Washington CVN-73, USS George H.W. Bush, NAS Key West, USS Firebolt PC-10, NRD New Orleans
Comments: Thank you to all my Chiefs and my junior sailors that got me to where I am today! My family that's been by my side since day obe in my Navy career. 16 years strong. Learned from each and every one of you!
Date: 07:53am
From: ISC (SEL) Chris Clements
Duty Stations: SRT TWO
Comments: Thanks to those who helped me get here and the "demanding" leaders who got me on track.
Date: 04:13am
From: GSEC(SEL) Juan M Rosa
Duty Stations: USS KAUFFMAN, NNSY, USS PORTER, NPDB5 CAMP BUCCA, WTP ARIFJAN
Comments: Thanks to all for helping me get here, i couldnt have done it without you. It was the Chief on my first ship, ENC(SW) Jaime Billiter, who i first met. He was instrumental in my development, EMC(SW) Victor Camaya, thank you for all the direction. MMCS(SW) Raymi Garcesbrioso, taught me what it means to be humble and true. Thanks to my sailors, they work hard for me while i worked alongside, now i will work hard for them.
Date: 11:46pm
From: ISC(IDW/SCW) Joseph Frechette
Duty Stations: 31st SRG, BMU 1 DET WESTPAC, NMCB 4, NSW MSC, ST-17
Comments: I owe this to those that have worked for me, with me, and some select leaders. I'm thankful for all of them.
Date: 11:40pm
From: AOC (AW/SW) (Sel) Christopher Crabtree
Duty Stations: PCU Gerald R. Ford
Comments: There are so many to name. First and foremost the Sailors of the USS JOHN C. STENNIS, and a special thanks to GMC Jeff Nicols (Ret.), GMC Norman Banks, AOCM Tim Falls, and Lt. Mike Lemmons (FCCLDO). And last but not least my family for always being there and supporting me through thick and thin.
Date: 10:14pm
From: ETC(SS)(Sel) Gonzalo Custodio Jr
Duty Stations: USS Annapolis (SSN-760), NAVSUBSCOL, USS Louisville(SSN-724)
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that took the time to mold me into who I am today. To my mother and father, retired MMCM(SW) Gonzalo Custodio Sr., who taught me from the beginning and until now. And to the rest of my family, my best friends and friends along the way, thank you for being there and supporting me and what I do. Thank God.
Date: 09:08pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Ben Abercrombie
Duty Stations: SSN-779 New Mexico, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Comments: I would have never thought that after only 8 years I would be putting on Khaki's. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who helped make this dream come true.
Date: 04:21am
From: CTIC(NAC/IDW)(Sel) Caleb Walser
Duty Stations: NIOD Kaneohe Bay, CID Unit Monterey, NIOC Bahrain, NIOC Georgia, US Navy Ceremonial Guard
Comments: To my wife, my family, my Sailors, and the innumerable Chiefs and shipmates who helped me get here: thank you, from the depths of me heart.
Date: 03:34am
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Jimmy R Thomas
Duty Stations: USS Rushmore, TRF King's Bay, GA, USS Stephen W. Groves, USS Ogden
Comments: This has been an unbelievable journey for me and my family. I could never thank my wife and my children enough for the sacrifices they have made along way that have allowed for my service in the Navy. For the junior personnel who have worked with me both directly and indirectly. To the Chiefs who have been there for me, specifically Rod Gordon. With out you, I would not be where I am today.
Date: 12:44am
From: ABFC(sel) John Paul Scott
Duty Stations: USS THORN (DD-988), USS HALYBURTON (FF-40), USS ROOSEVELT(CVN-71), NRD PITTSBURGH, USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74)
Comments: Thanks to all who helped get me here.
Date: 12:40am
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) William Jason Bowden
Duty Stations: USS CARL VINSON
Comments: Thank you to my wonderful family. With out your love and support I would not be able to stay the course. Thank you to all the sailor that I have served with and led. With out your hard work and the hard learned lessons that you have given I would not have the strength to stand where I do. Thank you to all of those Chiefs who have led and inspired me to success. Your guidance and wisdom is what I lean on and use to guide others. Thank you all for your past and future support.
Date: 10:36pm
From: FCC(SW)(Sel) Shod Williams
Duty Stations: CSCSU Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to all my previous Chiefs for getting me to where I am today. Another thanks to the current CPO mess for the dedication and support during the season. Finally, a shout out to the junior sailors on the USS O'Kane (CG Division) that worked their butts off, and the support they provided while I was LPO onboard.
Date: 09:14pm
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Sarah Ferris
Duty Stations: VF-101, VRC-40, VFA-15, VFA-106, VFA-87
Comments: Selected and Proud!
Date: 08:04pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) TRAVIS TURNER
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75)
Comments: I would like to thank all the CPO's that have mentored me in the past and present. I would like to thank my wife for the wonderful support through the last five years. I would also like to thank my sailors they are the best and I couldn't have done this without them. Lastly to my Mom and Dad for raising me the way they did with structure if i didn't have that and the love they gave me growing up who know's were I would have ended up.
Date: 05:16pm
From: BMC(SW/SC)(SEL) Brandon Tui Bird
Duty Stations: USS GETTYSBURG, NSF DIEGO GARCIA, ATGMIDPAC, USS OKANE, USS HAYLER
Comments: I'd like to thank all the Sailor's and Leaders who have pushed me, molded me and supported me through this long journey. Thank you specifically goes to BMCS(Ret) Tracy Tillman and BMCS(Ret) Davis Araujo for without them I would not be the Boatswains Mate that I am today.
Date: 11:31am
From: ENC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Eric Luffy
Duty Stations: NOSC Toledo, OH / MSD-22 / ACB-2 / MSRON 14 / CORIVRON 11
Comments: To give thanks to and honor my family. I joined our Navy ten years prior in my grandfather Robert Brenot's shadow. My intention has always been an honorable career, to proudly show support and service, and to pay tribute to those who served before my time. I did not set this mark as a goal when joining. I made it a personal goal to serve every day at any paygrade to the best of my abilities. I have been "not strong enough" in the past, it is my intent to now fight harder to ensure that does not happen again. Yesterday's failure can only become tomorrow victory if we stand and learn together. My family and country stand behind my career in the Navy, I do not intend to waste their time.
Date: 03:58am
From: GSMC(SW) (SEL) Reynaldo A. Reyes
Duty Stations: USS ROSS DDG 71
Comments: I give thank's to all my sailors, my family and friends. I am humbly grateful to be selected to Service as Chief Petty Officer. I will keep on standing the Watch Proudly with my head up high. Thank you for your support, time and wisdom. I will not forget where I came from and I will remain humble. Thank you for those who had mentor me and for those that still do. To my sailors that made it all happened day in and day out on the deck plate pushing through. Thank you, Navy Chief!!! Navy Pride!!!
Date: 01:39am
From: STGC(SEL) Michael Moore
Duty Stations: DDG-76 USS Higgins
Comments: Thank you to my family for motivating me to carry on this far. Thank you to the Sailors I have had the honor to serve alongside, mentor and lead. Thank you STGCS(RET) Tom White, STGCS(RET) Michael David and STGCS Paul Dammon mentoring and guiding me to this milestone. I am grateful to you all and I will not let you down.
Date: 01:13am
From: ADC(SEL) William Franklin Bark jr
Duty Stations: VAQ-138
Comments: First time signing the Deck Log.
Date: 01:12am
From: ITC (IDW/SW) (SEL) Kawika Lum-Perreira
Duty Stations: NCTS Guam, USS Reben James FFG-57, Naval Maritime Forecast Center Pearl Harbor HI, USS Chafee DDG-90, NCTAMS PAC Wahiawa HI
Comments: I would like to thank all my Chiefs and sailors who got me to this point. Through the good and bad you've pushed me to be a better leader and all around sailor. I also like to thank my family who has been by my side through everything giving me that love and encouragment to keep me going.
Date: 10:00pm
From: MAC(SEL)(IDW/SW) Brandon Wills
Duty Stations: USS Obrien DD975, NAS Corpus Christi Security Dept, HQ JFC Naples Italy, NAVSTA Rota Spain and NCTAMS PAC, Hawaii
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my Sailors, my peers and all the great leaders who helped mold me and get me to this point in my career. I am honored to be part of our great Navy and I'm looking forward to making a contribution to the CPO Mess.
Date: 08:51pm
From: CTRC (sel) Matt Maupin
Duty Stations: Misawa AFB, Pearl Harbor, Corry Station.
Comments: Thank you to my mentors, past and present, the Sailors who've worked for me and also taught me about leadership and life along the way. And of course family, and their continual support.
Date: 08:43pm
From: CTIC(SEL) Tyler Nelson Kirby
Duty Stations: NIOC Georgia, NIOC Maryland, NIOD Kaneohe Bay
Comments: I am absolutely humbled by my selection. I will never, ever forget how I got here and the people who made it possible. From my amazing wife and kids to the Sailors who were always there to support me: Thank you.
Date: 07:38pm
From: HMC (SEL) David M Ross
Duty Stations: NOSC - Pittsburgh
Comments: I want to thank everyone who has been a big part of me being selected. I know if it wasn't for the people in my life I would have never made it this far in my career. So to my family my sailor and all the Chief from the past and present. THANK YOU.
Date: 07:27pm
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Richard C. Freese
Duty Stations: COMNAVCRUITCOM MILLINGTON TN
Comments: I would like to thank all of my family, leaders, mentors, junior sailors, and friends for giving me the strength to be here today. I would truly not be here without your support and guidance.
Date: 06:12pm
From: ETC (IDW/SW/AW) (Sel) Emily D. Sukal (Bohle)
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), CSCS DET EAST, ECRC NORFOLK, USS ESSEX (LHD-2), USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), NCTAMS LANT
Comments: I want to take the time to thank my family for being so supportive over these years. I want to thank my past, present and future mentors for guiding me in the right direction. I also want to thank all the junior sailors that I have crossed paths with since due to their hard work and dedication I would not be here today. Thank-you to each and everyone of you.
Date: 03:48pm
From: CTTC(SW/IDW)(SEL) John Bickford
Duty Stations: USS McClusky FFG-41, Farragut Technical Analysis Center, USS Gridley DDG-101
Comments: I'd like to say thank you to my Sailors who got me. It's everything you did that got me here. I owe it all to you. Thanks to my mentors that always took the time to teach me and set me up for success. I look forward to the challenge.
Date: 03:06pm
From: AZC(AW)(SEL) Beverley Tucker White IV
Duty Stations: HSC-26, HSL-37, HSM-37
Comments: I've taken away a couple of major things from this process. First is how humbling of an experience this is. It really puts everything in perspective for you and makes you appreciate what your leaders have done for you and what your Sailors have done for you as well. Also, the history and heritage piece is huge. Being selected here in Hawaii, there's an abundance of history right at your fingertips that often gets overlooked so it's imperative that we preserve it and pass it along to future generations. Thank you everyone who helps to make this process one of the greatest experiences anyone can go through.
Date: 12:53pm
From: AOC(Sel) Roderick Anderson
Duty Stations: VX-23, USS Bataan(LHD 5), VX-9, VFA-102, PCU Ford
Comments: First and foremost thank you to the good man upstairs for making this accomplishment a reality! Second to my kids and family this achievement is yours and I thank you for your continued support through the ups and downs! To my mentors for countless hours of mentorship and guidance thank you and nothing changes..I'll still look to you! To the junior Sailors of the fore mentioned commands and to my peers, it's been a long road but none of this comes to realization without the 110% you gave on my behalf! I am nothing without you! This is OUR achievement! To the genuine CPOs thank you dearly for thr constant motivation and dedication put into making me your brother/sister! IYAOYAS!
Date: 10:51am
From: GSEC(SW/AW)(Sel) THOMAS MANGALATHUMANNIL DANIEL
Duty Stations: LCSRON 2 CREW 110, MAYPORT
Comments: It is an honor to be invited to the Chief's mess. I'd like to thank all the Chief's and mentors i've worked with along the way who have helped me reach this point. Very Respectfully, Thomas Mangalathumannil Daniel
Date: 09:48am
From: ATC (SEL) Angel Rodriguez Martinez
Duty Stations: NAS Jacksonville AIMD, FRC Oceana, USS George H.W. Bush, NATTC Penscola
Comments: Thank you to my family for giving me the strength to carry on this far. Thank you to the Sailors I have had the privilege to mentor and lead. Thank you to those who have mentored me in turn. Thanks to your guidance and sometimes swift kicks in the rear, I find myself here. I am grateful to you all and I will not let you down.
Date: 02:21am
From: AOC(AW)(SEL) Stephen Milfeld
Duty Stations: NRD San Antonio, VFA-146, FRC West and VFA-125
Comments: I want to thank all those who have helped me get to where I am now, if it wasn't for all the hard work of the junior sailors I would not be here today. Also I want to thank all the mentors that have helped me along as well. I still feel a little shocked that it happened. THANK YOU!!!
Date: 12:02am
From: LSC(SW/AW/IDW)(SEL) Ron S. Nacianceno
Duty Stations: USS CARL VINSON CVN-70
Comments: I would like to thank all my Sailors that allowed me to lead them and help them grow professionally. I would like to thank my mentors especially my two Senior Chief's in my duty section who allowed me to lead the Sailors whom I have been entrusted to lead. Last, I want to thank my Wife and my two boys, who has been the true anchor in my life and whom i feed from to gain strength and to always push forward no matter how hard it gets. Thank you. Ron Nacianceno
Date: 11:35pm
From: CTNC(Sel) (IDW/SW) Ryan Nardi
Duty Stations: NIOC Maryland, NIOD San Antonio, NIOC Texas, FIWC Det San Diego, Diego Garcia, NSGA Winter Harbor
Comments: I couldn't have done this with out the unwavering support of both my wife and daughter. I am very thankful to have them both in my life.
Date: 11:20pm
From: ETC(Sel) Thane Sheets
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay
Comments: Thank you to all the genuines that have helped me reach this milestone and all my junior Sailors that made my career worth it. Leading those Sailors has and will be the highlight of my career.
Date: 09:50pm
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) Dominique M. Saavedra
Duty Stations: USS MICHAEL MUPRHY (DDG 112), NSASP INDIAN HEAD MARYLAND, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49)
Comments: It is an honor and a distinct privilege to address everyone in this forum. I have to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career. My mother who raised her only child by herself teaching me that anything I wanted was within reach if I worked hard enough for it. My friends who watched me leave my past behind to build a better future. My mentors who guided me on the right path and saved me from being the Sailor that no one wanted to deal with. My Senior leadership who saw my potential and listened to the khaki’s I had when told that I was going to be successful; I just needed guidance. My Junior Sailors who trusted me, followed me, and listened to me; who have grown to be successful in their own rights. My brothers and sisters who have always held out a hand to help me up when I'm down and have been there when I needed them most; even when I was too stubborn to ask for help. I could have never done this alone; never have and never will. Thank you to everyone…I am here because of your support, your guidance, your faith, your trust and your wisdom. Very Respectfully, CSC(SW)(SEL) Saavedra
Date: 08:54pm
From: MNC(Sel)(SW/EXW) Kyle Sablan
Duty Stations: MCM Crew Exultant, Coastal Riverine Group 2 Det Bahrain, Mine Warfare Training Center San Diego
Comments: Hooyah world's finest Chiefs' Mess!! I'm very blessed to get the opportunity to be selected to a fraternity of great men and women. It's very inspiring to meet all the genuines I've come across who have given me their take on what it is to be a Chief. There seems to be one constant: take care of your Sailors below, above and beside you. I am extremely excited and gladly accept this new role!! I look forward to representing the great legacy of the Chief!!
Date: 08:37pm
From: HMC (SEL) ANDRIAN CRUZ
Duty Stations: USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, USNH SIGONELLA, USNH GUAM, NH PENSACOLA
Comments: I am very honored to be where I am today. This is a culmination of efforts from the junior Sailors I've worked for, the peers whom I've worked alongside with, and all the leaders (CPOs and Officers) I've served for during the last 19 1/2 years. I did not make it here by myself. This is a testament that you truly believe in me. To my family, my wife Amy, and my daughters Angela and Arin, as well as my boys, Andrei and Adam, thank you very much for your unwavering love and support. Through this journey, we've built our life and we'll continue together.
Date: 08:07pm
From: ABHC (Sel) AW/SW ASHLEY GEARY
Duty Stations: USS WASP (LHD 1), Joint Base Mcguire, Dix, Lakehurst, USS Kearsarge, USS Iwo Jima, FRC Oceana, USS Eisenhower, USS Enterprise
Comments: I would like to thank my family and every Master Chief, Senior Chief, Chief, and every other Service Member I have served with for all the experiences, knowledge, and memories. I have gained so much whether good, frustrating or bad and wouldnt be where I am today without you.
Date: 05:40pm
From: GMC(SW) (SEL) Bryan T. Marsh
Duty Stations: PCU Zumwalt
Comments: I am honored to be here, and would like to thank everyone who helped get me here.
Date: 04:39pm
From: FCC (SW) (SEL) EARL JAMAAL ASHLEY
Duty Stations: USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CG57, ATRC, USS NORMANDY CG60
Comments: Being selected is probably be one of the best moments in my life outside my children and marrying my wife. This reflects the support and teachings from superiors, subordinates as well as family and I want to THANK YOU for getting me to this point in my life and naval career.
Date: 04:20pm
From: MMC(SEL) Christopher Collado
Duty Stations: USS Alexandria (SSN 757), NMC DET PL, USS Hampton (SSN 767)
Comments: I would like to thank every one who helped me on my way. To my division on HAMPTON who continued to follow me and help me achieve my success. To all the TMC's I followed and gave me the right guidance to not stray from the right path (TMCS Holzwarth, TMCM Rathgeber, TMC Sharpe, TMC Gossard). Last but not least to my family Phoebe, Christopherson and Chloe bea. Who all supported me through thick and thin, 7 deployments and nursed me back to life from a broken leg. love.
Date: 04:02pm
From: AOC (AW/SW) (SEL) Derrick Scott
Duty Stations: VFA-86, NRD Raleigh, USS WASP
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has helped me throughout my career. I wouldn't here without all of you.
Date: 03:39pm
From: YNC(SW) (SEL) Luis A. Diaz
Duty Stations: USS NORMANDY (CG 60)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, and family for always being there for me, and supporting me along the way. I would also like to thank all those who served as mentors to me throughout my career, you have definitely made a difference in the Sailor I am today. Lastly to all of the young men and women that I have had the privilege of working for. It is because of your hard work, and dedication that I am where I am today. It has not been easy, and there have been many lessons learned, but I am grateful and blessed to be in the position I am now. Thank you all!
Date: 03:22pm
From: EMC (SEL) Kyle J. Muggleton
Duty Stations: USS Grapple, Port Ops NOB, USS Lassen, ACU-2, USS Normandy
Comments: I would llike to say thanks to my family first, they have supported me every step of my military career. I owe alot of junior sailors in my career who have helped me get to this point in my career. Without them I wouldn't be in the position I am fortunate enough to be in today. And I can't forget the good Chief's I have had to teach me a majority of what I know and who I am today. Without all of these people helping, guiding, and teaching me along the way, I wouldn't be the man I am today.
Date: 02:47pm
From: ADC (SEL) Juan Banuelos
Duty Stations: HC-3, HC-11, HSC-21, FRCSW, HSC-6
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors along the way. They set me up for this great moment in my career and i am forever grateful for you guidance along the way.
Date: 01:53pm
From: AWVC(Sel) Kevin L. Williams
Duty Stations: VQ4 Tinker AFB, OK
Comments: I am so happy and thankful to be here with you all. I enlisted in 1995 and have been an Aircrewman in TACAMO my entire career. I hit 20 years this November and regardless of the wait it was worth the wait to finally being selected to Chief! I owe a great deal of gratitude towards my wife Tasha and 4 girls for allowing and supporting me over the 16 years. Then as for the Chiefs, Sailors, and Officers I have served with and for words do not do justice for all that I have learned from you all for almost 20 years now. Thank you and God Bless!
Date: 01:40pm
From: ETC(SEL/SS) Ryan M Flores
Duty Stations: USS Albuquerque SSN 706, TRF Kings Bay, COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT, USS Nebraska SSBN 739, USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735
Comments: First, I would like to say thank you to my Wife, and kids for always standing at my side. Thank you to all the Chiefs I have worked with in the past and present that helped guide me along the way. This has been a long journey, and another huge challenge lies ahead, and this I look forward to. Also, Congrats to all the other Selectees! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 01:27pm
From: LSC(Sel) Kelly Hogan
Duty Stations: VFA-106
Comments: I have waited a very long time for the day I can enter the goat locker. Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs as well as all of the junior SAILORS that have worked so hard to get me where I am today!
Date: 01:21pm
From: DCC (SW) (SEL) Stephen Michael Swanson
Duty Stations: USS Normandy, NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake, USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Mitscher
Comments: I'd like to thank everyone that contributed to my successes. I would like to specifically thank my wife, Sheila, my son Michael, every shipmate both junior and senior, and finally my Grandfather Richard Behrns for making me the man I am today.
Date: 01:17pm
From: CSC(SS/SW) (sel) Adam Bird Dalton
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis, Naval Base Point Loma, USS Columbus, NSB Kings Bay, USS Florida(G)
Comments: Thank you to my family who has been by my side through this journey and my wife for kicking me in the but when I needed it. Thank you to everybody I have met in my career who has had an influence on me. It is a pleasure and honor to join the ranks of the Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 12:53pm
From: HMC (AW) (Sel) Thomas Wesley Akers
Duty Stations: VP-62
Comments: I am truly thankful and cant express enough my deepest gratitude to all that have helped me along the way.
Date: 12:39pm
From: GMC(Sel) Robert Johnson
Duty Stations: USS Normandy CG60
Comments: I want to thank every chief that put effort into molding me into the man I am today.
Date: 09:38am
From: MAC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jonathon Michael Dant
Duty Stations: NSA Mid-South
Comments: Thank you to the sailors that got me here E-1 to 09 and to the CPOs the guided me. Thank you again.
Date: 08:12am
From: ITC(Sel)(IDW/SW) John H. Scott
Duty Stations: NCTS Sicily, USS New Orleans, NCTS Bahrain, USS Shoup, NCTS Naples
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors for giving up so much of their free time getting me to where I am today. I would also like to thank all the sailors I have worked with for everything that they have done.
Date: 05:53am
From: CTRC(Sel) Nick D Mobley
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM Georgia
Comments: Congratulations to all who were selected! Keep on truckin' Brothers & Sisters; the beginning of our new lives is in sight!
Date: 11:50pm
From: MCC(AW)(SEL) Christopher D. Blachly
Duty Stations: FLTCOMCAMPAC
Comments: Hooyah
Date: 11:37pm
From: PSC (SW/AW) (SEL) SUSAN MAY MILOW
Duty Stations: HQ SACT (NATO)
Comments: First and far most I want to give credit to the man above all. I would like to thank my family, church family who is always there for me. I would like to thank the Chief Petty Officers at HS-5 for pushing me so hard that there is nothing I don't feel that with help I can handle. I would like to personally thank CMDCM Bailey for all the mentorship at PSD Afloat. CMDCM Sanders for all the words of encouragement when times were rough and I just couldn't see this day. CMDCM Brewster and AECS Steiner for taking the time to out to know who I am. My Current duty station HQ SACT I want to thank MAC Brown, YNC Wood you both have been awesome sponsors. YNC Burfict, YNC Gill, and YNC Demaree (RET) you all have helped me through a very low point in my career thanks for pushing me and not even giving me the option of giving up. There is so many more people I would like to thank. Mrs. Windsor Knap my first supervisor NAS Oceana, DKCS Dunn (RET), you made me into the passionate PS I am today. I can actually say I love what I do and I am glad I am being given the opportunity to continue on with my career. Thanks to anyone I have come in contact with one way or the other you all have left an imprint in my career. Thank you all very much.
Date: 09:32pm
From: CTRC (EXW/IDW/SW) (Sel) Shakeumia Dozier
Duty Stations: SRT-1
Comments: Hello Everyone! Congrats!
Date: 06:24pm
From: MUC(SW)(Sel) Chris Sams
Duty Stations: SOM, SIXTH FLEET Band, Navy Band Northwest, SEVENTH FLEET Band, Navy Band Northeast
Comments: Congrats to all! Humbled and honored to be among your ranks. Thanks to my family, shipmates, and leadership for all of your support. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 01:49pm
From: LSC(Sel) Kevin Seay
Duty Stations: USS New Hampshire (SSN 778)
Comments: Congrats to all
Date: 10:39am
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Kimemanuel M. Suarez
Duty Stations: Swmi/2dmardiv/great lakes/nacc newport RI
Comments: It is a great honor and truly this was the happiest day in my life. I would like to thank all the Chiefs who got me here, if it wasnt for your guidance and patience with me I would never have made it. Thank you to all the Sailors who I worked for as you have all given me the inspiration to do the right thing.
Date: 09:52am
From: CTNC(IDW/AW)(Sel) Tamela D Caples
Duty Stations: NIOC Norfolk/NCU-11
Comments: I would like to thank my Sailors, Mentors, CoC, and Family and Friends for getting me to where I am today and molding me into the person that I am today. Without this combination of people, my career would not be where it is now and I am very appreciative.
Date: 09:36am
From: PSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Adam Bailey
Duty Stations: USS George H W Bush
Comments: Everyone that has worked for me I'd like to thank them for getting me where I am now.
Date: 09:29am
From: CTNC(IDW/SS)(Sel) Jeremy Far Sr
Duty Stations: NCWDG, NIOC-Pensacola, NAVSUBSCOL NLON, USS Frank Cable, USS Alexandria, USS Providence
Comments: I wouldn't have made it this far without the mentorship of ETC Scott Higginbotham, ETC Timmy Trout, CTNC Jen Gray, CTNC Art Depew, CMDCM Sheldon McElhiney, MMC Delfin Dulay, whom I never truly knew, but who gave his life to save his Sailors' - and so many others.
Date: 08:02am
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) William StJean
Duty Stations: USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), NAS KEY WEST, USS BATAAN(LHD 5)
Comments: I have to thank all of my sailors for their hard work, I am here today because of them
Date: 07:48am
From: ISC(IDW/SW/AW)(SEL) Antonio Garcia
Duty Stations: NAS Sigonella - 02-05; USS Gunston Hall - 05-06; NRD New York - 06-09; COMPHIBRON FOUR - 10-13; TACTRAGRULANT - 13-Present
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow Selectees. Proud to join the brotherhood.
Date: 08:29pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) LOUIS C. TYRE
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)
Comments: I am looking forward to joining the Mess.
Date: 07:55pm
From: BUC (EXW/SCW) (Sel) Tom Hurlburt
Duty Stations: NSWG-2
Comments: BLUF: Thanks to all the people who I have served with these past 19 years. I cannot thank you enough. To my class of fellow Selects, keep your head up and your chin down, we are almost done. Best wishes to all of you.
Date: 03:48pm
From: FCC (SW) (Sel) Eric Szabo
Duty Stations: Fleet Operational Support Detachment Seal Beach
Comments: I want to thank my Mom and Dad for the enduring love and support they have given me.
Date: 03:20pm
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Jae Edwards
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), FRCMA Det Norfolk, FRCSE Det Mayport, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)
Comments: Thank you to the countless professionals that took the time to guide, mentor, and teach me. Without your leadership, my selection would never have happened. Also, thank you to all of the Sailors that have ever been under my charge. It is on the success of your hard work and efforts, that I was selected. It's now MY turn to guide, mentor, and teach those Sailors that helped me get selected, just as the leadership of my past did to me. I am honored to carry the torch, and don the Fouled Anchors. I will do my best to bring honor and credit to them.
Date: 02:09pm
From: FTC(SS)(SEL) Christopher Dimmer
Duty Stations: USS Miami (SSN 755), Naval Submarine School: FT "A" School, USS California (SSN 781)
Comments: I want to congratulate my brothers and sisters on being SELECTED! Never forget where you came from! It is an honor and priviledge to be selected and I am very humbled with the support from my family and friends and can't thank them enough for everything they've done and sacrificed for me! HOOYAH CHIEFS!! -Chris
Date: 01:19pm
From: MMC(SW) (SEL) Richard C Roberts II
Duty Stations: USS FARRAGUT (DDG-99), TRF Kings Bay, USS ESSEX (LHD-2), USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), SERMC, MAYPORT, USS DETROIT (AOE-4)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who helped me along the way, from all my Chiefs along the way to the guys I worked with. And, of course, my wife Amber and our children, for all of your love and support.
Date: 10:54am
From: OSC(SEL)(SW/AW) Nelson Villalobos
Duty Stations: USS John F. Kenney (CV 67), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), NAS Key West, USS Chafee (DDG 90), USS Anzio (CG 68), USS Mitscher (DDG 57)
Comments: Thank you to my wife, children, family and friends who supported me throughout my career. Thank you to the Chiefs who guided me and gave me the tools succeed. I am proud to have experienced something so much bigger than myself and am extremely grateful for all those who mentored me when I needed it most. I'm eager to give back more than what I've been given because that is the pride which is the motivation that keeps me coming back. I wouldn't have made it this far without the support of others. With the support of so many I realize "I" is now "We" and I look forward to how far we'll go together.
Date: 04:33am
From: MMC(SS) (SEL) Aaron Viviano Alvarez
Duty Stations: USS Georgia, USS La Jolla, USS Greeneville
Comments: To my family for keeping me proud yet humble and giving me strength, thank you. To those I have served with and learned so much from, it's been a pleasure and an honor. To those that served before me and continue to serve to this day, I'm humbled and honored to be welcomed in the greatest brotherhood and fraternity in the world. With faith, hope, strength, and love all things are possible. This is not the end, but only the beginning!
Date: 01:07am
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Michael Sekerak
Duty Stations: USS John S. McCain> USS Lake Erie> NRD PHIL> USS Vicksburg>FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: Honored and Proud to be a part of the worlds finest...
Date: 11:38pm
From: ENC (SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Scheer
Duty Stations: USS JOHN C. STENNIS, SWRMC, NAS SIGONELLA, USS CLEVELAND
Comments: NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE! HOOYAH!
Date: 10:19pm
From: MTC(SS)(SEL) Jeremy J Williams
Duty Stations: USS Kentucky (G), SWFPAC, USS Pennsylvania (B), IMF
Comments: ;-)
Date: 09:53pm
From: FCC(SW/AW)(Sel) Daryl Houck
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4, USS DONALD COOK DDG-75, CENSECFOR SERE West, Fleet ASW Training Center San Diego
Comments: This is an honor not everyone gets to experience. I am proud to have been selected for not only my hard work but ALL of the many friends, family, and shipmates who helped me to become the Sailor I am today.
Date: 09:52pm
From: CSC (Sel) (SW) MARIUS JAROD EADDY
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: I'm honored to be apart of the Worlds Greatest Navy, and to be apart of the Chief's Mess.
Date: 06:20pm
From: CSC (Sel) (SW/AW) TEOFILO C PARDO
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA LHA6
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family and friends for their support prayers and unconditional love and to god for another blessing. And thank you to all my mentors, all the CPO that i work with through out my career for molding and guiding me to become a better person and a sailor, and thank you to all juniors sailors that i work with, who made me grow as a good leader, i wouldnt be here or wouldnt be selected to Chief without you guys. I am very honored to be part of the world greatest USN CPO Mess.
Date: 06:08pm
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Michael Andrew Skow
Duty Stations: LCS Crew 104
Comments: Thank you to the Chiefs that have taught, mentored and guided me throughout my career and life. The lessons I have learned are being applied throughout this process and will be used in the future. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that will present themselves.
Date: 06:04pm
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Francisco Javier Fernandez
Duty Stations: Current: LCS CREW 104. Previous: USS RUSSELL DDG 59, CSCS DET WEST.
Comments: I am glad for everyone who has worked hard to have been selected and happy for the names I recognized on the list. I am also looking forward to being part of not just the current Chief's Mess here but all of them around the world. Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 01:07pm
From: HMC (SEL) (SW/AW) JOSEPH JAMES BRAVO
Duty Stations: NMETC FORT SAM HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO, TX
Comments: I am honored to soon be apart of the worlds best Chief Petty Officer Mess.
Date: 12:26pm
From: STSC(SS)(SEL) Demetrius Dale Martinez
Duty Stations: USS HAWAII, USS ALEXANDRIA, USS ASHEVILLE, NAVSUBSCOL, USS HAMPTON
Comments: First and foremost I want to thank my loving and supportive Wife (Candy) whose sacrifices made it possible to get where I am today. Next and equally as important is my son (Michael) and my daughter (Abbygail) who are the primary drive behind everything I do. To everyone of the Sonartechs from the HAWAII, ASHEVILLE, and HAMPTON I want to say thank you without your help I would not be here today. Special thanks to Andy Stedman, Delbert Corson, and John Cambis for pushing me to excel.
Date: 10:14am
From: ITC(Sel) (IDW/SW/AW) Taylor D. Kelley
Duty Stations: MTOC-12, WHCA, USS GW, StrikForSouth, USS Camden
Comments: First and foremost, I want to say thank you to my wife for being there for me through all of the struggles, you are my strength and where I derive my motivation. I want to thank the Chiefs that have gone before me to mold me into the man I am today, teaching me the principles of being "The Chief" all while doing it with grace and humility. Finally, I want to thank my Sailors, none of this would be possible without your hard work, sacrifice and ability to complete the mission. I will always strive day in and day out to put you first.
Date: 07:29am
From: PSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Timothy Drough
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
Comments: First and foremost, my thanks goes to my lord and saviour for the many blessing given to me. To my wife and our boys, i say thank you for enduring through the years with me and supporting me through the good times and the bad. Your faith in me was unwavering and without that support i wouldnt be able to achieve this significant milestone in my career. To the Sailors i led, mentored, and trained thank you. Thank you for following me as we weather the storm and also when we reap the rewards. you all contributed immensely and i'm truly greatful. I will always have your personal and professional development in the forefront in every decision i make and direction i proceed on. And last but not least my mentors, thanks for keeping on the path and reminding me that taking care of Sailors is what Sailors do.. Hooyah Navy.
Date: 07:18am
From: OSC (SEL) (SW/EXW) Harry Davis
Duty Stations: NRC CYBERSPACE Recruiting Team
Comments: I am honored to be a new addition to the wolrds Greatest Navy and beyond honored to be a member to the all-inclusive CPO mess of the USN. With God, my beautiful family, many peers, junior sailors, great Chiefs Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs assisting me it could not be possible, I lend my word of thanks Thank You Plenty!
Date: 06:13am
From: MMC(SS/SW) (SEL) Garry R. Siemens
Duty Stations: USS Kentucky SSBN-737, Emory S. Land AS-39, IMF Bangor, USS Chicago SSN-721.
Comments: Not too many subamariners that I saw, but Congrats to all of you guys!
Date: 01:40am
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) OVEL JOHNSON
Duty Stations: VAW-112 (POINT MUGU, CA)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and children for their untiring support. without their support on the home front i wouldn't be here. I would also like to thank all the Sailors that have served along side me and those whom i've served under for their mentorship and guidance.
Date: 01:26am
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Daniel Breen
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ, CSCS DET WEST, USS NASSAU
Comments: First and foremost I want to thank my wife Lee who made everything possible. I want to thank my brother Ryan, my father John, and my grandfather Bud, who served in the Navy before me and inspired me to follow in their footsteps. I want to thank my Sailors for taking any guidance I may have had to offer and then rising to their potential on their own merits. Finally, I would like to thank all the Chief Petty Officers who supported, guided and molded me, particularly ETC(SW/EXW) Jim Corris. Thank you.
Date: 11:00pm
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Steven A. Parrish
Duty Stations: USS Grapple, USS Monterey, ACU-2, USS Mitscher, and NRD Raleigh
Comments: Would not be here today without my younger brother who asked me for a ride to the Recruiting Office years ago. I thought he was crazy, yet I am still here going strong. Going strong because of the many Chiefs that have guided me along the way. Going strong because of the love and support of my family.
Date: 10:59pm
From: ABEC (AW/SW) (sel) Ryan P David
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise NASC Pensacola USS Theodore Roosevelt NASC Pensacola (2nd tour) PCU Gerald R Ford
Comments: Thank you to all who have guided, mentored, molded and humbled me. With out any of that I would not be where I am today. A special thanks to the young Sailors I have had the honor to lead with out their hard work and determination to complete the mission I would not be in the position I am today. To all the old salts who came before me thank you for keeping traditions and heritage alive and allowing me to carry on the beliefs you hold so true in your hearts.
Date: 10:27pm
From: MAC (SW/EXW)(SEL) Adam S. Levine
Duty Stations: MSRON-3 Det. Bahrain (08-10), Naval Base Guam (10-12), USS Dwight D Eisenhower (12-Present)
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife Stephanie for being the greatest support system for the past three years. She has sacrificed so much to support my career. It's not an easy job raising three kids on her own while I am away, but she does it with a smile. Next I want to thank all of the Sailors I have had the honor of working with over the past seven years. My selection to Chief Petty Officer was due to the hard work of all of them, and it is something I will never forget. It goes with out saying, but there is no way I would be where I am at in my career with out the guidance of the leadership that has developed me over the years.
Date: 08:15pm
From: ACC(Sel) Bradley Evert
Duty Stations: Dwight D. Eisenhower, NAS Brunswick, USS BOXER, NATTC
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 07:55pm
From: HMC(FMF/SW) (SEL) Arlo Bollinger
Duty Stations: NMTSC, NBHC Bahrain, NMCSD
Comments: Thank you for all those who have supported me, especially my family, and those genuine Chiefs around the world! I could not have achieved this milestone without you.
Date: 02:35pm
From: RPC (Sel) Diana Silver
Duty Stations: TRARON 10, NNMC Bethesda, USS Eisenhower, USS Wasp, JEB Little Creek - Fort Story, COMNAVSURFLANT Min Ctr, Naval Station Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank my family without there support this wouldn't be possible. I would also like to thank my mentors and senior leadership who guide me throughout the years. Lastly my sailors who given me their trust to guide them in the Navy, I thank You! I'm very humble. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 07:44am
From: QMC(SW) (SEL) Scott Lopez
Duty Stations: USS Warrior MCM-10
Comments: Thank you God, with out your guidance and your help i would not be here today. You introduced me to my wife Shannon Lopez, who helped(pushed) me to stay Navy. Im so glad i listened. To my sailors, thank you so much. Without sailors to lead there would be no Chief. thank you to everyone who play a role in my life the last 10 years. God Bless. Navy Chief, Navy Pride
Date: 06:28am
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joseph Dail Bishop
Duty Stations: CVW-3, NRD Dallas, MCM Crew Reaper, USNS Arctic, USS John C. Stennis
Comments: I have to thank my wife for believing in me and all those who I have worked with and for who have all taught me something new to better myself and make this milestone achievable.
Date: 12:16am
From: NCC (SW)(SEL) Tony Lashawn Murphy
Duty Stations: NRD ST Louis,NRD Dallas,NRD Ohio
Comments: I would like to take time to thank first of all my God for bringing me this far in my career. Next I want to thank my wife and kids for supporting me through the long late nights and her holding the family down when I'm on the road. Finally I want to thank all the Sailors that worked for me and all the mentoring that I received from the entire Chiefs Mess.
Date: 10:05pm
From: ADC(AW/SW) (Sel) James Hile
Duty Stations: NATTC ,Pensacola; CVN-75, Norfolk; FRC Mid-atlantic, Norfolk; VP-9, Kaneohe Bay , HI; VP-30 Jacksonville FL
Comments: My wife is owed so many thank you's. She has been my rock through all the tough years. My current leadership truly helped me get where I am today, and I am truly thankful, Humbled, and appreciative.
Date: 10:01pm
From: CEC(SEL)(SCW/IDW) Timothy Duvall
Duty Stations: CSFE DET FLW
Comments: To all the mentors that invested their time into me, I thank you. To my family that supported me, I thank you. and to my wonderful wife... If it wasn't for you, this would not have been possible. You hold the hardest job the Navy has to offer, that of a Navy spouse. and finally to both of my baby girls... you two are the light of my life. Seeing those smiling faces no matter what kind of day I had always seems to make those problems disappear.
Date: 09:13pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/AW/NAC)(SEL) Phillip A. Gilbert
Duty Stations: CTF76, NCTS Det FE, CVN 72, NIOC HI, NIOC Misawa, TSCOMM Souda Bay
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who have trained me to be their replacement. It is now my turn to be the Chief and I humbly accept the challenges that lay ahead.
Date: 07:06pm
From: OSC(sel) Steven A. Smith
Duty Stations: USS Reuben James (FFG-57), USFF MAO DET ATL, CJTF-HOA
Comments: Thank you to all who played a part.
Date: 06:58pm
From: QMC(SEL) Brodie D Williams
Duty Stations: USS BELLEAU WOOD LHA-3, USS PINCKNEY DDG-91, TTF KINGS BAY, USS PELELIU LHA-5, NRD RALEIGH
Comments: I am thankful and blessed to be in this situation. I'm looking forward to the new responsibilities ahead. Im thankful for the genuine chiefs that paved the way for me.
Date: 06:30pm
From: ETC(SW) (Sel) Kyle Allen
Duty Stations: NR SPAWAR 303
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and two daughters who inspire me to succeed it every thing I do. I would also like to thank my parents who raise me right. Finally, I would like to take all of my mentors in the navy and outside of the navy who helped me develop as a leader.
Date: 02:32pm
From: NCC (SW/AW)(SEL) Mark Stevenson
Duty Stations: NRD Philladelphia, NRD Raleigh, NRD Jacksonvillle, USS Wasp and USS Enterprise
Comments: I am so humbled and honored to have been selected to Chief Petty Officer. I could have never made it to this point in my career without the support of my lovely wife and family. I would also like to thank my mentors who guided my path and all my junior sailors who made this possible for me..
Date: 12:33pm
From: OSC(Sel) Elijah Jamel Cox
Duty Stations: Mcm crew reaper, NRD Philadelphia
Comments: I want to say thank you to everyone in my life. I am ready for the road a head and will take someone along with me. Thank you!
Date: 12:19pm
From: CTTC (Sel) Gary Bixby
Duty Stations: AS-40, FFG-42, FFG-47, NRD Philadelphia
Comments: Thank you to my family, junior sailors, and all the chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs that have guided my way!
Date: 11:45am
From: CTMC(IDW/SW)(Sel) Tanesha Almanza
Duty Stations: NIOC Hawaii, NIOC Norfolk, USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), NCTAMS LANT DET HRDS
Comments: Congratulations to all the CPO Selectees!
Date: 11:41am
From: ENC(SW)(SEL) Caleb Aldridge
Duty Stations: USS Dextrous
Comments: Thank you America for affording me this great opportunity.
Date: 11:41am
From: HTC(Sel) Kevin McClure
Duty Stations: Mcm 13 use dextrous
Comments: America!
Date: 10:01am
From: NCC(sel) (AW/NAC) Lindsey Hill
Duty Stations: VP-46, VP-69, VP-46, NOPF WHIDBEY ISLAND
Comments: I am truly honored to be part of this process and to be fortunate enough to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to my family who supported me along the way, my friends and mentors who gave stick and rudder when needed, and to my Sailors who never fail to amaze me.
Date: 07:01am
From: HMC ( SEL ) Sharon Barker
Duty Stations: COMCARSTRKGRU TWO, RTC Great Lakes, NAVDENCEN OKI, NAVDENCEN Parris Island
Comments: Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me through this journey. I have been blessed to serve with GREAT LEADERS who have taught be to be a Sailor, teach a Sailor and lead Sailors..I am forever indebt to you all. THANK YOU!
Date: 06:38am
From: MNC (Sel) Andrea Krouse
Duty Stations: NOSC Austin
Comments: It's an honor to be here, but I wouldn't have made it without my junior Sailors and the mentorship I've received from my leaders both past and present.
Date: 02:56am
From: HMC(FMF) (SEL) Sondra R. Zickmund
Duty Stations: 1st DENCO, 1st MLG, NHCL, MSOSG, NH Okinawa
Comments: First, thank you to my family. Your support and unwavering devotion to me and the US Navy is remarkable. Second, to our Sailors. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your life as a leader. Thank you for your sacrifices and always getting the mission done. The US Navy is where it is today because of you. Third, to my leaders. Thank you for pushing me and for entrusting me with our Sailors. I have followed a lot of your leadership styles and learned a few of my own along the way. Thank you. See you in the Fleet Brothers and Sisters!
Date: 01:33am
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Kamesha L McCarthy
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable, COMCARSTRKGRUSIX, CJTF HOA, COMHSMWINGLANT, USS Blue Ridge, NCTAMS PAC
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Genuines who have mentored/guided me and all of the Sailors who stood/worked beside me. Without them, I would not be where I am today.
Date: 11:42pm
From: HMC (FMF)(SEL) Jeffrey Ramirez
Duty Stations: 1st Mar Div, NHGL, 2d Med Bn, NRD Chicago
Comments: First off, a special thanks to my family for their many sacrifices and never ending support. Thank you to the Chiefs that have mentored and guided me throughout my journey. This season is an honor and should be treated as so!
Date: 10:00pm
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Emanuel C. Bolton
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN, USS CHOSIN, PHNSY&IMF, USS PORT ROYAL, NRD CHICAGO
Comments: Congratulations to everyone selected this year. To all Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have crossed my path, thank you. For believing in me, fighting for me, training me, I'd like to say thank you. Its because of these things, I am where I am today. To every Sailor that I have served with, I could not have done this without you. The good times and bad times is what I will cherish and remember forever. Lastly but certainly not least, I would like to thank my wife and children. Their sacrifice and support for me being in the United States Navy is one of the driving forces to succeed. The torch has been passed. I now have the watch.
Date: 09:01pm
From: HMC(FMF/PJ)(Sel) Michael Roby
Duty Stations: II MEF, NAWCAD, 2D MAR DIV, NMTSC
Comments: To my family, mentors, and junior Sailors I want to say thank you for getting me to where I am today!
Date: 08:58pm
From: NCC (SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Andrew T. Callow
Duty Stations: USS Harry S.Truman, USS Ronald Reagan, NRD Michigan, 5th Fleet, Seal Team 10, NRD Ricmond, NRD Chicago
Comments: Congrats to eceryone who has been selected. I would like to thank all the Chiefs that I have crossed paths with. You all have shaped and molded me into who I am. Thanks!
Date: 07:57pm
From: HMC(Sel) Jennifer Kurneta
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Cherry Point, Naval Hospital Naples, Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, USS PELELIU, NPC
Comments: Navy's biggest Hooyah, to all those that have worked with and for me, who have mentored and guided me along the way. Thank you, thank you, thank you to my family who have always been there for me even when I was hundreds of miles away-- I love you! I'm honored and humbled to be selected!
Date: 05:25pm
From: OSC (SEL) (SW) Jonah Jacquet
Duty Stations: USS OKANE DDG77/2003-2010, USS CHAFEE DDG90/2010-2015, USS RONALD REAGAN CVN76/present
Comments: I would like to thank all my great mentors, shipmates, and most of all my division's who have work for/with me. Without the day to day grind you put in, I would not have reached this milestone. This whole experience is humbling and will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Jah
Date: 04:56pm
From: PSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Samuel Joseph Rosario
Duty Stations: USS RAMAMGE DDG-61, PSD OCEANA, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN-71, ECRC
Comments: I am excited to have reached this milestone in my life. I would love to thank all my mentors that have helped me get here. I will never forget the many lessons that you have taught me along my way in the Navy, and will make sure that I do the same for all Sailors.
Date: 04:47pm
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(sel) Aaron C. Scott
Duty Stations: NMTSC, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, USS SOMERSET LPD-25, USTRANSCOM, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Security Forces Regiment, 1st Fleet Antiterrorism Security Company 6th Plt, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, NACC Newport, RI
Comments: I would like to first thank my mother. Although she is no longer with me, the values she instilled in me are still very present to this day. I would like to thank my wife, because without her support, love, and sacrifice, I wouldn't have made it this far. Last, but not least, I would like to thank my cousin, who just happened to be my recruiter OSC(SW)(RET) Damon Stevens, who believed in me enough, to help me start my Naval career.
Date: 03:41pm
From: ITC (Sel) Kwanza L. George
Duty Stations: NOSC Austin
Comments: Thanks to all the Genuines who are taking time away from their families to help us through this process. This process is a very humbling experience and I know this is only the beginning.
Date: 11:12am
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (SEL) Ernie Perez
Duty Stations: VP30, VP4, VP47
Comments: Thank you to all of you who supported me and always looked out for me. There are so many of you I don't know where to begin….
Date: 09:21am
From: HMC(SEL) (FMF/SW/AW) Justin Paul Lamb
Duty Stations: Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute
Comments: Thank you to my family for their support and to the Chiefs that mentored and guided me throughout my naval career, also to the Sailors I have had the pleasure to serve with. Without everyone I would not be here today.
Date: 09:18am
From: EAC(SEL) Shane Harris
Duty Stations: NMCB 5, NCTC Port Hueneme, NSWDG
Comments: Thank you to all who have supported me and helped me along the way, I wouldn't have made it without the support from all the leaders, peers, and juniors that I have had the pleasure of working with. Congratulations to all that made it this year.
Date: 09:07am
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Kendall Marie Cainion Sims
Duty Stations: Patrol Squadron Sixteen VP-16 NAS JAX
Comments: Thank you to every Sailor and Genuine Chief who impacted my life and career from 1999 to the present! USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 1999-2003 Southeast Regional Calibration Center (SERCC) 2003-2007 SEACONRON 22 (VS-22) Deuce Deuce Baby 2007-2009 HS-11 Dragon Slayers 2009-2010 CFAF Det AIMD Misawa Japan 2010-2013 World Famous War Eagles VP-16 2013-Present
Date: 08:37am
From: ATC (Sel) Sharonda Horne
Duty Stations: USS kitty hawk, VP-16, AIMD Jax, CNATTU Jax, HSM-74
Comments: Very thankful and humbled.
Date: 08:31am
From: HMC (FMF/MCD/FPJ) (SEL) Eric Gilmet
Duty Stations: 2/6, NHCL, 2D MSOB, 4th Recon Bn
Comments: Congratulations everyone. About 2 weeks to go. Stay focused and keep learning!
Date: 08:20am
From: AWOC(Sel) Colby Williams
Duty Stations: VP-10
Comments: FY16 Selectee.
Date: 05:49am
From: OSC (sel) Nestor D. Cuevassoto
Duty Stations: USS VICKBURG CG-69, USS ROOSEVELT (DDG-80), CSCS DET MAYPORT and USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)
Comments: I am honored to be part of this process. To all those great Chiefs and mentors that help me get here, I want to say THANK YOU!!! I will make you proud and I will pay it forward "Sailor first, mission always and mentoring forever”. Thank you to my family for been so supportive. I love so much. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 05:25am
From: ABHC(Sel) (AW/SW) DANIEL BARBIERO
Duty Stations: NAVPERSCOM, USS RONALD REAGAN, NEGB GTMO, NAS SIGONELLA, USS PELELIU
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who got me to where I am today. This is not an accomplishment I made on my own. Congratulations to all the othe FY-16 Selectees.
Date: 03:23am
From: ITC(SEL) Colt Cody
Duty Stations: NSAWC Fallon, USS Curts, MOMAU One, USS Germantown, USS Harpers Ferry, NIOC HI
Comments: Thank you all who have given guidance and held the watch before me. Thank you to all I've met over the years. Without the support of Sailors, this would not be possible.
Date: 11:57pm
From: LSC(SW/SCW) (SEL) Annette Mejia
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command
Comments: I would like to thank my family for the support and everyone that guided me along the way. Very grateful.
Date: 11:18pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW (SEL) Andy Vong
Duty Stations: USS HOWARD (DDG-83)
Comments: Congratulation to all Selectees. I would like to thank all the Chiefs for their mentorship and guidance and the supports of the junior Sailors. A special thanks to my family that stood by me all these time. You all made it possible for me!
Date: 10:44pm
From: BUC (SCW) (Sel) Robert A. Burke
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: I'd like to thank all of my mentors and sailor who have help me make it to this point in my career.
Date: 10:36pm
From: ISC(IDW/SW/EXW/AW) (SEL) Anthony Ullman
Duty Stations: CIDUHR
Comments: Humbled to be here. Good luck to all.
Date: 10:30pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW) (SEL) Daniel Bellnoski
Duty Stations: NCTAMS PAC, USS BLUE RIDGE, NCTS FE YOKO, NAVY PERSONNEL CMD
Comments: PROUD TO BE HERE! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 10:09pm
From: CSC (SS) (SEL) Caleb J. Garner
Duty Stations: CSS Learning Site Norfolk
Comments: Excited for the 16th
Date: 09:25pm
From: GMC(Sel) William,T. Watkins
Duty Stations: USS HalyBurton FFG 40, CRG2 Det Bahrain, CyberSpace Recruiting NRC
Comments: Today is the happiest day of my life.
Date: 09:07pm
From: ATC(SEL) Anthony Biggs
Duty Stations: SFMU El Centro, VFA-27, VFA-105, AIMD Oceana, VFA-106, VFA-87, CNATTU Oceana
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends and all the Chiefs I have worked for and the all Sailors who worked by my side. A special thanks to my mentor ATCS(RET) Gonzales.
Date: 08:30pm
From: OSC (SW) (SEL) Erik Larsen
Duty Stations: USS Taylor/NRD Michigan/USS Princeton/NPC
Comments: I would like to thank my Wife for all of her support. She has made many sacrifices for me to be where I am today. I would also like to thank the Chiefs Mess and crew of the USS Princeton 2010-2015, thanks for all you guidance, mentorship, and help.
Date: 08:22pm
From: ICC(SW/AW)(SEL) Dionisio Kalchuk
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command, USS Nimitz, BCG Al Asad, USS Mount Whitney, DMA Souda Bay, DMA Rota, USS Emory S Land
Comments: Many thanks to all the Sailors who got me where I am today. Without them, none of this would have been possible. Thanks to all the great leaders and mentors. You've given me the tools and wisdom to succeed, and pass down to the future of the Navy. I'm honored to be a part of this great organization.
Date: 07:46pm
From: HTC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Joseph Hamm
Duty Stations: NPC, USS CARTER HALL, RIVRON 1, SERMC, USS FRANK CABLE
Comments: I thank all of the sailors who I've had the pleasure to serve with. It's very humbling to be going through this process. I wouldn't be here without the help from true genuines, guiding me along the way. Once again, thank you.
Date: 07:32pm
From: ISC (Sel) (IDW/SW/AW) Johnetta Heckard
Duty Stations: NPC, CID U HR, USS CARL VINSON CVN 70, PSD AFLOAT WEST, USS PELELIU LHA 5
Comments: Humbled and blessed to know that this was not done alone.. BMCS Felipe Del Real, PSCS Carlos Semano, ISCS Dennis Northerner Ret, ISCS Dwayne Edmond, ISC John Harlow, ISCM Mike Hass, ISCM Eric Twining, ITC Josh Jacobs, ETC Cheyenne Shasky ISCM Victor Dalton Ret, ISCM John Frakes, ISCM Anthony Hammond, FLTCM April Beldo, FORCM Earl Gray Ret, FORCM Eddie Knight and many many more have all played a major role in this career milestone. It's time to pay it forward!!!
Date: 07:19pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW) (SEL) Matthew Walsh
Duty Stations: CIDUCS Pensacola FL
Comments: Proud to be here.
Date: 06:50pm
From: MMC(SEL) Mike P. Balow
Duty Stations: USS Springfield, TTF Bangor, USS Florida Gold, Naval Personnel Command
Comments: Thank you for your consideration.
Date: 06:45pm
From: OSC (SW) (SEL) Tamara Jolley
Duty Stations: AFDM-10 RESOLUTE, USS OAK HILL(LSD-51), NAVPHIBASE LITTLE CREEK, USS LBOON (DDG-58), USS BARRY(DDG-52), SPAWARSYSCEN PAC DET GROUP TWO, USS ROSS (DDG-71), USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG-96), CSCS DET EAST
Comments: I could not have gotten this far without the love and support of my husband. There have been very few Chiefs in my career that I have looked at and said that's the kind of Chief I want to be, but the ones that have taken the time to share some of their experiences and knowledge will stay with me forever. to name a few, FCC Maria Beck, OSCS Carlos Villalobos, OSC Lagregory Wright, OSC Mike Hardy, OSC John Sartin...just to name a few.
Date: 06:38pm
From: ACC(SEL) Joseph R Collard
Duty Stations: NAS Brunswick ME, MACS-1, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Naval Air Technical Training Center Pensacola
Comments: Chief Select Joe Collard respectfully requesting permission to enter the hallowed halls of the Goat Locker
Date: 06:35pm
From: ETC(SW/AW) (SEL) Daniel Dalton
Duty Stations: NPC, USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends, the Chiefs I worked for and the Sailors who worked by my side and for me.
Date: 06:26pm
From: LSC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Jorge Bailon
Duty Stations: USS TARAWA(LHA-1);PHIBCB-1;USS STOCKDALE(DDG-106);NSWG1 LOGSU-1
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank God and my family for supporting me every step of the way. I would also like to thank every Chief that has guided me to the path were I find myself today.
Date: 06:14pm
From: YNC(Sel) Jessica R. Sharrar
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)
Comments: Congrats to everyone selected this year! I was fortunate to be selected and so far it has been stressful, humbling, rewarding, and tiring, but I am so thankful to be in this position. Good luck to all of my fellow selectees! V/R, YNC(Sel)(SW/AW/EXW) Jessica R. Sharrar
Date: 06:12pm
From: PSC(SW/AW) (sel) Melissa McLellan
Duty Stations: COMNAVPERSCOM, USS New Orleans, USS Saipan, NAVCENT IRAQ, CSD Saratoga Springs, Oceana Seaopdet
Comments: Very proud and happy to be here. Thankful for all of those who have helped me get here. HOOYAH
Date: 05:19pm
From: MAC (SW/EXW) (Sel) Alexis Santiago
Duty Stations: NAVPERSCOM, NAS Rota, MSRON SIX, NSF Bahrain, Naval Station Norfork, DDG51, AOE6
Comments: I want to thank my lovely wifey for being with me for the ups and down. Everyone that help me to get to this point in my life.
Date: 05:19pm
From: ABHC(SEL)(AW/SW) Gary Allen
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4, NMCSD BALBOA, USS RONALD REAGAN CVN-76 and NATTC Pensacola
Comments: It's been a long timing coming and we are here now!!! Truly a GREAT accomplishment!!!
Date: 05:06pm
From: MAC(NAC/AW)(sel) Chris Coplien
Duty Stations: VP-5, RTC, NAVSTA Mayport
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. I cannot help but thank all the people that have got me here. I am looking forward to joining the mess and to start a new journey as a Navy Chief!
Date: 04:03pm
From: AMC (Sel) (AW) RAKESH PURAN
Duty Stations: USS PELELIU, HSM-41, HSC-4, NRD PHILADELPHIA
Comments: Congrats to all the Selectees. Seeking to gain knowledge and then pass my knowledge on to Sailors to keep the Chief's leadership strong.
Date: 04:02pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(Sel) La'Sheema D. Babbs
Duty Stations: OPNAV N17 (current), VFA-192, C3F, VP-16
Comments: It is an honor to be able to pay it forward. The first Chief I ever encountered, YNCS(Ret) Brian K. Williams, is one of the reasons I have been blessed to make it as far as I have in my career. The foundation he laid and the guidance he gave truly set the tone. Since then, there have been many other Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that I have worked with and known who have taken out time to develop me professionally and listen to me personally, adding countless tools to my toolbox. Also, Sailors, both junior and senior to me as I grew in my career, who did the same. From VP-16, U.S. THIRD Fleet, VFA-192, and now OPNAV N17, I have been humbled and blessed. Thank-you and congratulations to all my fellow Selects. To everyone who can read this post, please never hesitate to reach out if ever I can be of service.
Date: 03:33pm
From: AEC(Sel) (AW/SW) Joe Webb
Duty Stations: HM-15, HM-14(FRD), HM-14, RTC, FRCMA DET NORFOLK
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank God for blessing me with the best opportunity I could ever ask for and allowing me to see each and every day. Secondly, my wife and kids for always supporting and pushing me to strive for improvement in all that we do together. I would not be here if it wasn't for them. Finally, to all my mentors for constantly pushing me and at times even dragging me, but more importantly never giving up on me and always willing to encourage me. It has been your leadership, guidance, and exemplary behavior that continues to light the path I now have the privilege to travel.
Date: 01:36pm
From: HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Ulysses Dimapilis
Duty Stations: NH Bremerton, LHD-6, LPD-18, FHCC Great Lakes
Comments: My family, especially my wife, has been the real motivation in everything I do. I also thank all the mentors and shipmates who made everything possible.
Date: 12:37pm
From: AEC(AW)(Sel) Derek Googin
Duty Stations: CNATTU Jax, VP-10, VP-5, CMO 11, VP-30, VP-45
Comments: First of all, I'd like to thank my daughter she's my world. Then I'd like to thank all the sailors that helped me get to this point.
Date: 11:58am
From: ADC (AW) (Sel) Karrie Ann Shearer
Duty Stations: FRCSE
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs at VP-30 and VP-8 for allowing me the opportunity to be were I am today.
Date: 11:18am
From: AEC(SEL) Thomas Weaver
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: My desire to be the best Chief i can be is how i plan to honor all who have worked so very hard to get me here. This is my season but its all for them.
Date: 10:56am
From: ATC(AW/SW)(Sel) Donald M. Knight
Duty Stations: CNATTU Jax, HSM-46, AIMD Misawa, HS-11
Comments: My kids are my rock, so they come first and then I would like to thank every sailor that I've worked with or for that has gotten me to this point. AECS John Kreimer for getting me into a great position, CMC Florentino for making sure I held myself to a higher standard.
Date: 10:52am
From: AWFC(Sel) NAC/AW Kat Green
Duty Stations: VP-5; VP-30
Comments: Thank you to my friends and family! You are all by far my biggest support system, and I would not be here today without your selfless love and support! I would like to give a vial thanks to my husband Zach and best friend Heidi. I also would like to thank my Sailors, peers, mentors, and Chiefs. It is your support, hard work, and accomplishments that have led me to my dream to be a Chief. I will not forget where I came from, or what each of you have sacrificed. Sincerely, thank you. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE. 8251!!!!!!!!
Date: 10:49am
From: AWOC (Sel)(NAC/AW) Edward J. Clark
Duty Stations: VP-30 VP-5 NATTC Pensacola VP-26 VP-8
Comments: Congrats to all of the Selects. Thank you to all of my superiors and junior Sailors for helping me get this selection to Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 10:10am
From: AMC(Sel) Mathew Sean Hughes
Duty Stations: HSM-74
Comments: I would you thank everyone that I have worked for and that have worked for me over the years they are reason I made it
Date: 10:02am
From: AWOC(NAC/AW/SW) (Sel) Dan A Faulkner
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, VP-47, Wing-2, VP-9, MPRWS
Comments: For everyone that has supported me, Thank You!
Date: 09:19am
From: HMC(AW) (SEL) Travis J Salazar
Duty Stations: ASTC Jacksonville, VPU-1, VP-30, NSF Diego Garcia B.I.O.T., NBHC Patuxent River
Comments: Thank everyone that has helped me over the years. I have had many mentors and junior sailors that have taught me so much that I cant name them all. I also want to Thank my family for their support. This has been a humbling experience for me and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 06:52am
From: GSMC (SEL) Javier Arroyo
Duty Stations: USS Wayne E. Meyer
Comments: One of my Navy career goal meet. But of course a goal not accomplish by my self but with the help of every Chief I have work for and every sailor that I had the privilege to work for me. My support from my Family that understand our job in the NAVY.
Date: 06:42am
From: HMC(SEL) Sonia Velazquez
Duty Stations: I-I Site Support Milwaukee, WI
Comments: Thank you to my family, mentors, and all the Chiefs who have mentored me along the way. This would not be possible without all the support you have provided.
Date: 04:21am
From: YNC(SW/AW) (SEL) Tyron M. Fedderman
Duty Stations: VS-29; VAQ-137; U.S. THIRD Fleet; USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN; U.S. Pacific Command; NMCB THREE
Comments: Just thankful to have been selected this year. Look forward to being accepted and joining the mess. Congrats to all selectees!
Date: 03:41am
From: FCC(SW) (Sel) Nick DeBrita
Duty Stations: USS Stethem DDG-63
Comments: Thank you to all the Chief's I have worked for and learned from, as well as every Sailor I have worked with. I have learned something from each and every one of you, and that's the reason I am here. Proud to be Selected! Previous duty stations: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 2005-2010, Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island 2010-2013, USS Stethem DDG-63 2013-Present.
Date: 02:31am
From: CTTC (IDW/SW) (Sel) William C. Osborne
Duty Stations: NIOC Yokosuka
Comments: It is a privilege and honor to be selected to join the great Chief Petty Officer's Mess.
Date: 12:49am
From: MAC (SW) (Sel) Matthew B. Levell
Duty Stations: Fort Sam Houston TX
Comments: Have been trying to make Chief for 19 yrs. My family and I are very excited, this has been a long time coming. I want to thank all of the Chief who have guided and mentored me through my career. Without your advice I would not be here today.
Date: 12:08am
From: FCC(SEL) EUTIQUIO D BELOY
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, USS DEWEY
Comments: I just wanted to thank Senior Moore and Chief Denk for believing in me. They are my mentors in this journey. I could not have made it without them! You are the best Chiefs and should be proud that your Sailor finally made it after all these years. Thank you Jeremy, Rod , Tim and Jon. You guys rock! Thank you to all my shipmates who helped me to become what I am now. Without my shipmates, I am nothing!
Date: 11:59pm
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Joseph Huguelet
Duty Stations: VFA-106 NAS Oceana, VA; VFA-82 MCAS Beaufort, SC; VFA-27 NAF Atsugi, Japan; VFA-115 NAF Atsugi, Japan; VFA-195 NAF Atsugi, Japan.
Comments: I would first like to thank my wife for her love and support. Without her support, I would not be where I am today. I would also like to thank all of the Master Chief's, Senior Chief's and Chief's who believed in me for their mentorship and guidance along the way. I would also like to thank my Sailor's for making my career successful.
Date: 10:31pm
From: HTC(sel)(EXW/SW) Kerri Martin
Duty Stations: NOSC Milwaukee, CRS-1, MSRON 9, USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: It's an amazing feeling to have gotten to this point! I can't say thank you enough to all those I have worked for and with who made me the person I am today. I can't wait to continue this journey and hopefully become like those I have looked up to all these years. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10:05pm
From: BUC (SCW/PJ) (SEL) Michael J. Fleck
Duty Stations: NMCB TWO FIVE
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs that I have had the honor of knowing and working with. I would also like to thank all of the Sailors who have worked for me. It is because of all of you and your faith and belief in me that I have made it to this point.
Date: 08:52pm
From: CTRC(IDW/SW/AW)(SEL) Krystal Perez
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis(CVN-74)
Comments: So grateful to have been selected this year. Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me unconditionally, the Sailors who have worked so hard with me and for me, and the Chiefs that have given me training, guidance, and something to aspire to over the years.
Date: 08:46pm
From: ETC(SW/IDW) Wenecio Godfrey
Duty Stations: NAVAIRSTA PAX RIVER, MD; USNS SIRIUS; USS TORNADO; PC CREW FOXTROT; NCTS BAHRAIN; NCTAMS LANT DET ROTA SPAIN; USS ANCHORAGE (LPD 23); NAVSTA MAYPORT
Comments: I have a lot to be thankful for. Nothing in my life that I have accomplished could have been possible without God by myside. I have been very blessed with a wonderful family and a have had the opportunity to work for and beside some of the best Sailors in the fleet. I look forward and feel honored to be able to work under the best title you could ever earn in the worlds most finest Navy, that of a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer!
Date: 08:45pm
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) James Matthew Hannah
Duty Stations: CHNAVPERS IG
Comments: I'd like to thank my family for their love and support over my career, my mentors who showed me how to lead and my shipmates, I wouldn't have made it without you.
Date: 05:48pm
From: AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Schad E. Gates
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: A heartfelt thank you to the Chiefs who trained and supported me, the Sailors that hoisted me up, my parents who started me down this path in life, and my wife who loves me and supports me in everything I do!
Date: 05:35pm
From: ACC(AW/SW)(Sel) Terrell Lee Anthony
Duty Stations: NAS Fallon, USS Carl Vinson, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: What an honor and truly humbling experience to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. I could not have done this without the support of my family, Sailors, and mentors. HUGE thank you to ACCS Shannon Lynch, ACCS 'JP' Poulin, and ACCS Carl Warner!
Date: 04:56pm
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) William H. Gernert Jr
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, NAS Fallon, NAS Whiting Field, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Sarah and my lovely Daughter Lillian for being my everything. I would also like to thank every single Chief that has taken time to mentor me along the way. Without that I would not be writing this now. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all.
Date: 04:50pm
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) William R. Hiett
Duty Stations: PCU GERALD R. FORD, CNATT DET TINKER, VQ-4, MALS-24,VP-47,VFA-125
Comments: I would like to think all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that supported, mentored and led me to where I am today. When my head was down, you encouraged me to pick up, dust off and keep the push. Thank You
Date: 12:19pm
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Christopher M Ashton
Duty Stations: USS SPRUANCE DDG111
Comments: Navy career goal was to become a CHIEF Petty Officer in the United States Navy. It took 19yrs and 10months but its been achieved I couldn't be more excited/scared. Can't wait to impact our sailors lives even more than I all ready do. The feeling is fricken amazing!!
Date: 10:00am
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) David J. Smith
Duty Stations: CSCS Det East
Comments: Thank you very much to Almighty God, my family, the Chiefs who have led me, and the Sailors who have worked with or for me.
Date: 09:42am
From: ENC(SW) (SEL) Sherwin Orio
Duty Stations: NRD Pittsburgh; Joint Maritime Support Terminal (JMAST) - PAC; Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF); Counter Rocket Artillery & Mortar (CRAM) -3; Assault Craft Unit (ACU) -1 DET WESTPAC
Comments: First I would like to thank my wife Mary and my two boys for all thier love and support throughout my career. Without them I wouldnt be where i'm at today. I would also like to thank ALL the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who have mentored and guided me coming up the ranks, especially through our Indoc. I have definatly learned alot. This learning process will for sure not be the end. Its been truely a blessing to have this opportunity.
Date: 09:23am
From: CTTC(sel) Timothy R. Peloquin
Duty Stations: NSGA Denver, JAC Molesworth, UK, VAQ-142, NIOC Colorado, USS Sterett, USS Kidd, NIOC Colorado
Comments: FY16!! Very excited to be a part of the chief's mess! I couldn't have done it without the help from a lot of people up, down, and outside the chain of command. The names are too long to list, but to the chiefs in my career, thank you so much for being patient. I know I can be a trial sometimes and despite my best efforts, it looks like you made a proper Sailor out of me!
Date: 01:36am
From: CTMC (SG/AW/IDW) (Sel) Josh Hassell
Duty Stations: USS Stethem
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who have mentored me and been patient with me.
Date: 01:27am
From: DCC (Sel) Eamon O'Leary
Duty Stations: USS Saipan (LHA-2), USS Peleliu (LHA-5), NOSC Norfolk, Farrier Firefighting Schol, USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
Comments: I'm incredibly excited and humbled for this opportunity and to hopefully be a part of the mess.
Date: 12:25am
From: ENC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Heath Moore
Duty Stations: USS Michael Murphy DDG 112
Comments: Thank you to everyone who guided me along the way. Without the help of everyone who I have worked along side of none of this would be possible.
Date: 08:36pm
From: CTTC(Sel)(IDW/SW/AW) Trevor Senseney
Duty Stations: NIOC NORFOLK, DDG95, CVN70, CVN73
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Genuine Chiefs for guiding me and assisting me to get to this point in my career. Congrats to all my brothers and sisters who will join me on September 16th. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08:33pm
From: HMC(Sel) Edison R. Sayaman
Duty Stations: NH Okinawa, Japan, USS New Orleans(LPD18), NBHC Belle Chasse, LA
Comments: Thank you God for all the blessings, my wife for all your support, my mentors for all the guidance and mentorship. And last, my shipmates that helped me throughout my entire career.
Date: 07:14pm
From: ATC (Sel) Ronald Leathers
Duty Stations: VPU-1, SDC Dallas, NPC
Comments: I just wanted to thank everyone that has helped me over the years. I have had so many mentors and junior sailors that have taught me so much that I couldn't begin to name them all. This has been a very humbling experience thus far and I am so grateful for this opportunity.
Date: 06:56pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Michael S. Foy
Duty Stations: 3rd Medical BN, NH Naples, NH Sigonella, 1st Dental BN, Navy Medicine Training Support Center
Comments: First of all I would like to thank my wife for the sacrifice of all of these years of hard work. We made it! All of this would not be possible without all of the hard work and dedication of the Sailors that I have worked with so thank you all very much. A big thank you to all of the BMET Chiefs who put in the time and effort to put me on the right track and for challenging me and guiding me to where I am today.<br><br>
Date: 06:02pm
From: PSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Marquis Ball
Duty Stations: NAS Midsouth
Comments: I would first give honor to God for allowing me to become a member of this great fraternity. I would like to thank all my Family, Mentors, and Sailors who have mold me and push me. Thank to all my Sailors for all the hard work they put in to make this happen. I am truly blessed.
Date: 05:52pm
From: ITC(Sel) Timothy R Lout
Duty Stations: NCTAMS Det London, NCTS Bahrain, USS Juneau, USS Denver, JTF GNO, USCYBERCOM, NSWU1
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride!
Date: 05:10pm
From: CSC(SEL) Richmond Rushing
Duty Stations: Naval Station Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank all the CPOs that have helped me along the way. I would also like to thank everyone that worked for me and supported me. Most of all I would like to thank my wife for everything that she does day in and day out and supporting my career the whole way.
Date: 04:44pm
From: STSC(SS)(SEL) Anthony Morandi
Duty Stations: Office of Naval Intelligence
Comments: Hooya
Date: 11:03pm
From: CSC(SW/AW) (sel) Hughbert Fraser
Duty Stations: Naval Support Activity Lakehurst
Comments: Special thanks to my mentor and everyone who helped me along the way. For all the mentoring and keeping the faith and believing in me.
Date: 11:02pm
From: HMC (FMF/SW) (Sel) Gayland Bockhahn
Duty Stations: NMTSC, CBIRF, II MEDLOG, NAVHOSPJAX, 1st BN, 8th Marines
Comments: Words can't express the gratitude I have for everyone that worked so hard to make this selection possible. Couldn't and wouldn't happen without you.
Date: 10:25pm
From: AMC(SEL) JECK A. MAIGUE
Duty Stations: NAF ATSUGI VFA-195
Comments: Humbled to be part of the greatest mess! Thank you to all of my mentors..
Date: 09:16pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Dawn L. Quillin
Duty Stations: USS VELLA GULF (CG-72)
Comments: No one makes it on their own. I would like to thank everyone throughout my career that has an impact on the leader I am today and the leader I am working to be.
Date: 08:40pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Jonathan Wesley Weir
Duty Stations: TSC Norfolk
Comments: This resource has been absolutely invaluable to my development as a Sailor and leader. I am excited for this new chapter in my career and truly hope to soon be called your brother. Thank you.
Date: 08:06pm
From: CSC (SG) (SEL) Matthew Julian
Duty Stations: USS SAN FRANCISCO, AFGHANISTAN (IA) CAMP DAVID, USS NEVADA, NPC
Comments: I would like to thank those who have gone before me and those who have helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 07:46pm
From: AWFC(sel) Douglas Trump
Duty Stations: VP 30. NAS JACKSONVILLE
Comments: My family has always been an inspiration for everything I do on and off duty. They make me want to be better all the time. Chief TJ Blake and Senior Chief Mike Marler have been mentors I have emulate d my entire career. They have given me a chance to lead by putting me in positions to lead. They are also great friends and guided me during rough periods in my personal life.
Date: 06:33pm
From: HMC(FMF/EXW)(SEL) Michael Fron
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: I would love to thank my family. I wouldn't be here without them.
Date: 02:31pm
From: MAC(Sel) Gabriel Salinas
Duty Stations: NAS Key West
Comments: I am honored at my selection and am proud to be joining the worldwide Bother and Sisterhood of the Mess. I look forward to the challenges ahead and becoming one of your own.
Date: 01:56pm
From: STGC(SW) (SEL) Dusten Abell
Duty Stations: NOPF WI, USS SHOUP, NRD SEATTLE, USS FORD
Comments: No comment
Date: 04:07am
From: ATC (AW/SW) (Sel) Abalo Meba
Duty Stations: NAS jacksonville
Comments: I just want to say thank you to your my mentors and leaders for providing me with proper guidance. Without leading Sailors and making a positive change in their Naval Career, I wouldn't be here. Thank you all.
Date: 03:58am
From: ATC (AW) (SEL) Frederick Gamache
Duty Stations: VP-26, NATTC Pensacola, VP-10
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected to become a member of the largest fraternity in the world and I could not have done that without all my Sailors who worked hard for me and all my mentors along the way. A huge thanks to ATCS Frank Jackson and retired AECS Tony Davis for guiding me while I was in Pensacola to one day be a Chief.
Date: 02:06am
From: AZC(SEL) Jamiera Bryant
Duty Stations: VAW-120, VAW-123, VXS-1, USS Theordore Roosevelt, VFA-106, HSM-70
Comments: I'd like to say thank you to all the God, my family, mentors, Sailors, and civilians I've had the honor of working with and learning from. Each and everyone of you made this happen. You've guided me through some tough times and rejoiced with me during the celebrations. Thank you all so much for what you did and what you continue to do. I wouldn't have made it without you.
Date: 01:39am
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Ovillan O. Villanueva
Duty Stations: USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG-57)
Comments: "TODAY IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE"
Date: 12:49am
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) LACOYE WARE
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6); USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39); USS SAMPSON (DDG-102); SWOS STE SDIEGO; NOSC Bessemer; USS IWO JIMA ( LHD-7).
Comments: To all of the M/S/Chiefs that brought me up through the ranks; Thank you for you wisdom and guidance.
Date: 12:23am
From: ETC(sel) Derek Alan Pomer
Duty Stations: CVN69,NPTU Ballston spa S8G ,CVN73
Comments: Can't wait to be a full member of the Mess!
Date: 11:42pm
From: CTRC(Sel) Michael J Wright
Duty Stations: NIOD KBAY
Comments: I would like to thank the ALL the Sailors who helped me reach the rank of Chief. I will, for the rest of my Navy career, continue to earn my anchors. HOOYAH!
Date: 11:30pm
From: UTC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Kiel Dahlke Sr.
Duty Stations: NCBC Gulfport
Comments: I am very grateful to have been selected. This opportunity brings memories of all who have come into my life and have made such a great impact on me and have guided me in this direction in the first place. To all of my junior troops... the credit belongs to you as well. To the ones who have stood next to me through everything and the ones who have lifted me up when it became difficult, I am truly thankful. You have made it possible to reach this point. To my fellow selects, mentors peers and family, I honestly want to say Thank you.
Date: 11:24pm
From: AWOC(SEL) Mary Sawicki
Duty Stations: VP-8, Jacksonville FL
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that helped me to get here.
Date: 11:16pm
From: AMEC (SEL) Ed Acosta
Duty Stations: VP-45, CMO-11, CNATTU JAX, and VP-8
Comments: Thank you to my Sponsor Chris Carpenter and the VP-8 Mess. It's a tough fight!
Date: 11:05pm
From: ITC (SW)(Sel) THOMAS FRANK GIANFAGNA
Duty Stations: NCTS JACKSONVILLE/DDG 93/NSWC/FFG 40/JAC MOLESWORTH/VF-213/VF-211
Comments: I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the Sailors that worked so hard for me the past 18 plus years, and ITCS Dave Sandeen who made it his personal mission to get me here!
Date: 10:44pm
From: AWOC (Sel) NAC/AW JACKSON Z. LESTER
Duty Stations: USS Constellation CV-64, VP-47, FASOTRAGRULANT Det Brunswick, VP-62, VP-30
Comments: I'd like to thank my family for their love and support over the years, my mentors who showed me how to lead and be led.
Date: 10:18pm
From: MAC (Sel) Scott Chilko
Duty Stations: NAF Atsugi 03-05, JTF GTMO 05-06, NASKW 06-10, Tallil Iraq 07-08, Bahrain 10-12, NBVC 12-15, CNRSE present
Comments: Honored to be part of this process and the heritage. I want to Thank all my Mentors that pushed me and guided me. I also want thank all my Junior troops for making this possible. Without you all I wouldn't be here.
Date: 09:50pm
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Eric Raymond Ross Quidera
Duty Stations: HS-10(North Island, CA.), HSC-28(Norfolk), HSC-2(Norfolk), HSC-26(Norfolk), FRCMA Det Norfolk(Current)
Comments: I could write on this post all day long thanking everyone who played an integral part in helping me along the way to this point. The three obvious people/groups of people though are of course The Lord, my Family, and all of the Junior Sailors. Without these people I probably would have been out of the Navy before my first tour ended. The Junior Sailors though are the ones I owe a great deal to. They busted their butts and put their blood, sweat, and tears in all of the work we did together. I'd go through it all again with the same people. And as I go forward to the next level and the upcoming challenges I promise to be The Chief who leads from the front and someone everyone can count on at any time, morning, noon, and night.
Date: 09:43pm
From: UTC (SCW) (SEL) Erik R. Dines
Duty Stations: NMCB 11, CSFE DET Sheppard
Comments: Thank you family, friends, and mentors. With out their support, achievements such as this are impossible.
Date: 08:59pm
From: YNC(AW/SW) (SEL) Becky Trahan
Duty Stations: HSM-74, COMUSNAVCENT, FRCSE JAX, NS Bahrain, HSL-40, USS JOHN F KENNEDY
Comments: i just want to say thank you to everyone that have guided my path, gave me words of wisdom, a shoulder to lean on and support when I needed it and even when I did not know that I needed it. I am so grateful and honored to have you in my corner.
Date: 08:53pm
From: AOC (AW/SW) (SEL) Dustin L. McCutchen
Duty Stations: VP-8, CENSECFOR ECS ,USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS KITTY HAWK, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: It is truly a honor to be here making an entry in this Deck log. I would like to thank my family and my wonderful wife for all the support up to and throughout this process. I couldn't have made it here without them. I would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs and Gunners who have guided and mentored me throughought my career. And mostly to the Junior Sailors who supported me and put in the hard work to allow me to get to this point. It is true if you take care of them they will take care of you. * NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE *
Date: 08:50pm
From: PRC(AW/SW)(SEL) Marc Grizzanti
Duty Stations: SRSS, Jacksonville
Comments: First and foremost, a huge congratulations to all of FY16 CPO Selectees! I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to mentor this hellion and get me to where I am today... I will continue to pay it forward! Let's all not forget where we have come from and continue to devote time to our Sailors, Commands, and United States Navy as they have made us who we are TODAY!
Date: 08:35pm
From: AEC(AW/NAC)(Sel) Joseph Laviska
Duty Stations: VP-16
Comments: I would first and foremost like to thank my family for their support throughout my career as a Sailor. Without them my life would not be on its current path. I also thank all of the Sailors who have worked for me in the past and present, without them and their continued efforts I could not have succeeded to the degree that I have. Also included in my thanks are my mentors, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs alike. If I did not have their guidance and sharing of their leadership tools I would not be typing this message on this forum.
Date: 08:24pm
From: AMC(AW) (SEL) Jonathan Shorley
Duty Stations: HC-3/HS-11/HSL-42/HSM-70
Comments: I would like to Thank everyone who has helped me along the way all the mentoring I have received along the years. Also all of them hard work that my Sailors have put in to get me to where I am today. I am truly blessed for my family and friends! Thank you all! Jon
Date: 08:12pm
From: AWOC(NAC/AW)(Sel) Raymond J. Schwegman
Duty Stations: CPRW-11 MTOC-9
Comments: I would like to thank the chiefs that have helped and guided me to be where I am. I really enjoyed the opportunity to go to the Legacy Academy and learn from our past.
Date: 08:10pm
From: NCC(SW/AW/IDW)(Sel) Christopher C. McIntyre
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ, HSM-70, NCTS BAHRAIN, USS DEWERT, USS VICKSBURG
Comments: I would like to thank my mentor "Jeff" who has guided me to this point in my career. He has always involve himself in every aspect in my career so that I may become successful. He means the world to me and I've been bless to have known Master Chief. He is the true definition of a "Chief". I hope that one day I could be as great as he now is .
Date: 08:02pm
From: ITC(SW)(sel) William Kevin Martin II
Duty Stations: FSU-5
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that have guided me to where I am today.
Date: 07:48pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/SCW) (SEL) Jeremy Paul White
Duty Stations: MTOC-3 2014-present; USS Emory S Land 2013-2014; NAVNETWARCOM 2010-2013; NMCB 133 2006-2010; USS Austin 2003-2006
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that guided me to where I am today, and especially to ITCM Gary Myers and ITC JD Crawford for giving being the examples of what I want to be as an ITC. There are many other chiefs to thank but for brevity I will limit the personal thanks to the chiefs of my rate, although there are many other chiefs that helped guide me to where I am today.
Date: 07:35pm
From: ISC (Sel) Matthew Handrich
Duty Stations: NR NAVCENTINT 0174, NMCB 15, NMCB14, VP-5, VS-30, USS John F. Kennedy
Comments: I would like to thank all the great Chiefs that I had the privilege to serve under and helped me get to where I am today. I couldn't have done it without their support and the efforts of my junior sailors.
Date: 07:14pm
From: STSC(SS)(SEL) Richard V. Cornthwaite
Duty Stations: USS West Virginia (gold), USS Wyoming (gold)
Comments: I'd like to thank all of the chiefs who helped me along the way. The list is incredibly too long to post them all here but know that I appreciate all of you putting me back on track every time I'd stray away. I couldn't have done this without you.
Date: 06:59pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jamie Blanco
Duty Stations: VF 103, YN "A" School, OPNAV N88, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Naval Station Everett, and USS IWO JIMA
Comments: grateful to be here. this is defintely not easy but i am looking forward to being apart of something greater than myself with a tight bond. Nothing Like the Chief's Mess any where in the world. I pray I can uphold the reputation and integrity.
Date: 06:48pm
From: AOC(Sel) Nathaniel J Stuart
Duty Stations: CNATTU Jax
Comments: Congrats to all who were selected!
Date: 06:41pm
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Geoffrey Bird
Duty Stations: VP-5, HSM-40, HSC-25, HSMWEPSCOLANT, HSL-46, VP-10
Comments: A big thanks to all my mentors over the years!
Date: 05:19pm
From: AMC (Sel) Robert Medlock
Duty Stations: VF-14,AIMD JAX, VF-32, VFA-32, VFA-11, VFA-106, VFA-136
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that guided me to this point and to all of the Sailors that worked for me, they put me here, and to my family for keeping me grounded throughout my naval career.
Date: 05:19pm
From: SWC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Justin Dana Rummel
Duty Stations: NMCB 11(PRESENT-JUL13), NCG2 (MAY13-JUN10), NMCB74 (FEB10-DEC04)
Comments: I would like to thank the following Chief's for guiding and mentoring me to this point in my career BUC Sherman, CECS Earhart, BUC Hutchason, EOCS Dooley, CMDCM Lopez, CMDCM Sampson, EQCM Turner, CMCS Taylor, BUC Boldrey, BUCS Ratliff, BUCS Smith, EOC Bennett, CUCM Boomer, EOCS Hair. I know there are alot more that have helped me out that i owe alot of my success to as well, thank you all for your support and guidance.
Date: 04:42pm
From: ACC(AW) (SEL) Juan Miguel Rosario
Duty Stations: NAS Key West, FL
Comments: I would like to thank everyone for their support throughout my career. Thanks for the guidance, support and words of wisdom and I am looking forward to continue passing them on to others.
Date: 04:24pm
From: EAC (SCW/EXW)(SEL) Judith A. Godfrey
Duty Stations: NMCB 14
Comments: I'd like to thank all of my mentors who have guided throughout my career. I'd also like to thank my troops for all their hard work. Without them I would not be here. Most importantly I'd like to thank my family for all their love, support and understanding.
Date: 04:20pm
From: BUC(SCW)(Sel) Billy J. Womack
Duty Stations: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven
Comments: I would first like to thank my wife for always being there throughout my career. Without her I would not be here. I would to thank everyone who I have served with past and present. Being selected for Chief Petty Officer is a great achievement. I look forward to the process of earning acceptance into the Mess. Congratulations to all of my brothers and sisters!
Date: 04:13pm
From: BUC (sel) Eric Schmall
Duty Stations: NMCB 11, 20TH SRG, NMCB 1
Comments: First off I would like to thank my family for their support. And to the Chiefs that have mentored and guided me over the years thank you very much. And last but not least to the troops I have worked with, none of this would have been possible without your unwavering dedication!
Date: 04:11pm
From: CMC(SCW/EXW)(sel) Douglas M. Johnson Jr.
Duty Stations: NMCB 14
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has helped me get to where I am. To my family I want to say a special thanks as they have endured a lot...
Date: 03:36pm
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Damien L. Bush
Duty Stations: NMTSC Ft. Sam Houston, TX
Comments: I just want to say thank you and I appreciate the guidance and leadership throughout my years in the Navy. An never giving up on me when I was acting like a hard head.
Date: 03:31pm
From: HMC (SEL) Iustina Cioca
Duty Stations: MCRD Parris Island, Naval Hospital Pensacola, RTC Great Lakes, NMETC Fort Sam Houston
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors for making this possible.
Date: 01:59pm
From: LSC(SCW)(Sel) Junalyn Ramos
Duty Stations: USS Waterford ARD-5, USS Abraham Lincoln CVN72, NAS Bremerton, ABFC, CHB6, NRCC Singapore, CNLK, NMCB22, NMCB18, 9NCR, NMCB25
Comments: I am truly an honored and extremely grateful to so many who have supported me throughout my Naval Career. To my family, friends, mentors, brothers and sisters, whom I have had the privilege to serve with all over the world, I am humbled, this is a life changing moment and blessing to have such a huge family and I am ever so proud to be a part of. Again, I thank you all!
Date: 12:58pm
From: UTC(SEL)(SCW) Nicholas M. Huffman
Duty Stations: NMCB 133
Comments: Thank you, To my family for all the love and support throughout the years. I would also like to say thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs the for all the guidance and great leadership. And last be not least, I would like to thank all the men and women "my troops" that have served with me, if it wasn't for you I would not have been selected. Congrats to my fellow selectees!!
Date: 10:51am
From: ISC(IDW/EXW/SW) (SEL) William James Kissell
Duty Stations: NOSC Ft. Carson - NORCOMINT0122
Comments: Congrats to my fellow selects. I would not have made this far with out guidance and direction from the Senior Chiefs and Chiefs from DIA and NORCOMINT 0122. A big shout out to my family for their unyielding support.
Date: 10:37am
From: ITC (IDW/SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Natasha McKnight
Duty Stations: USS John F. Kennedy, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, USS Harry S. Truman, 2 IA Tours to Djibouti
Comments: There are so many people who have influenced me over the years to I would like to say thank you all so that I do not leave anyone out. There are few people who stick out: BMC (ret.) Willie McArthur MNC Rodriguez ITCM Caesar Hill ITCS Adrienne Charles
Date: 10:34am
From: EOC (SCW) (SEL) Lewis Fahnestock
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NAVSCOLEOD, NMCB 133, CBMU 202 DET KINGS BAY, 22 NCR
Comments: I would like to thank all of the mentor's over the years that have helped me get to this point in my career and my family for supporting me through everything over the last 14 years.
Date: 09:56am
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Ronnie J. Smith
Duty Stations: NCG 2
Comments: Thank you to all of the mentors and great leaders who have guided me along the way. I would like to thank my family, without their love and support I would be lost. A very humble thank you to all of the junior troops whom I have had the honor and privilege of serving beside for the last 13 years.
Date: 08:49am
From: CMC (SCW/EXW/IDW/FPJ) (SEL) MARCUS EDWARD MARTIN
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NSWD, NMCB 11
Comments: Selected for Chief 5 Aug 2015.
Date: 08:34am
From: HMC (SW) (SEL) Christopher Brown
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Pensacola NBHC NATTC, USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68), Naval Hospital Jacksonville NBHC Mayport, Naval Health Clinic New England NBHC Portsmouth, NH
Comments: I would like to thank all the Sailors who took the time to mentor, train and took the time to guide me along in my navy career.
Date: 08:31am
From: YNC(SCW/SW/AW)(SEL) Maria A. Manchion
Duty Stations: NMCB 11
Comments: I am over the moon to be selected this year. My son and my family have always been there supporting me and cheering me on, thank you for that. I wouldn't be here with out my junior Sailors, their dedication and hard work, thank you and I will do my best everyday to take care of you and to make sure you get here too! Last but certainly not least, thank you to my mentors that have guided, pushed, encouraged and listened, without you, I'd be lost.
Date: 08:13am
From: HTC(SW)(SEL) Brandon R. Majors
Duty Stations: USS HIGGINS, USS JOHN PAUL JONES, USS NIMITZ, NAVAL BASE CORONADO AND USS ANCHORAGE
Comments: Just want to thank everyone that supported me in my journey. ENCM York, Steven (RET), CMDCM Sepulveda, Mitchell and HTCS Armenta, Aul. "Mission First, Sailors Always"
Date: 06:44am
From: HMC (SEL) Delita D. Shields
Duty Stations: 2D Marine Division/Assault Amphibian Battalion
Comments: To All, Thank you to all you were selected and may we bring someone with us next year to the Mess. Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who "paid it forward" and carried USN with pride. This is a proud moment for all of us, so lets embrace, hold on, and enjoy the journey; remembering all we have learned and will continue to learn. Many blessings to All.....NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE! HMC(SEL) (FMF/SW/AW) Delita D. Shields
Date: 04:23am
From: SWC(SCW/EXW/AW)(SEL) Ryan J. Clancy
Duty Stations: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven
Comments: I would like to thank all of the great Chiefs who have helped me along the way. There have been more than a few. And of course I would like to thank my family for their support and encouragement.
Date: 02:09am
From: AMC(AW/SW)(sel) Jeff MacRae
Duty Stations: VP-9: KBay, Hawaii
Comments: congrats to everyone that made it this year. For those that were not selected this year remember to keep pushing!
Date: 01:38am
From: OSC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Dajon Kemper
Duty Stations: USS Antietam , CNE-CNA-C6F, USS Howard
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors and junior Sailors who have gotten me to this point in my naval career.
Date: 12:37am
From: EAC(SCW/FMF)(SEL) Dennis Lee Denney
Duty Stations: NCTC Gulfport, MS
Comments: Thank you to my family for supporting me for the last fifteen years in the Navy. I am very thankful to have had supportive Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that believed in me thru my career that have got me to this point in my life. And a special thanks to the sailors that I have had the pleasure of serving with to this point.
Date: 12:29am
From: YNC (SEL)(SCW/SW/AW) Patrice A. Argieard
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable (AS-40), COMOPTEVFOR, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), NAS JAXBRIG, NMCB 133, NCG TWO
Comments: First I want to thank the Almighty God for blessing with much more than I deserve. I will never forget where I came from and all those who have helped me to get here. Navy Chief, Navy Pride
Date: 11:42pm
From: GMC(SEL) Tim O'Dea
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow selectees. Looking forward to a new chapter in my naval career.
Date: 11:06pm
From: BUC(SEL) Derek M Reijo
Duty Stations: Naval Construction Group 2
Comments: Thanks to everyone for the guidance along the way and everyone that has made this possible. There is no words on how to express my happiness! Thanks again!
Date: 10:57pm
From: CMC(SCW)(SEL) James Donald Watkins
Duty Stations: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133
Comments: I would like to thank all the CPO's that have guided me on this path, and a big thank you to the junior sailors that have helped me get to where I am. I couldn't have done it without each and every one of them.
Date: 10:12pm
From: ABFC(AW/SW) (SEL) Nicholas J. Janda
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: First I want to thank my wife for going on this journey with me for the past 10 years. To the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have pushed this hard headed sailor from Iowa along the way, the only way I can thank you is to pass al9ong the knowledge and wisdom that has been given to me over the years. There are so many to name, but especially ABCM Jason Schaefer, ABFCS Mike Rosete, ABFCS Ron Teh, ENC John Overstake, NCC Justin McNicol. There are so many more that I would be here all night. Again thank you to everyone that has helped me to get to this point.
Date: 10:02pm
From: BUC (SCW)(Sel) Victoria L. McReynolds
Duty Stations: CBU 403, NMCB 133, NCTC, NMCB133
Comments: First I would like to thank my family especially my son for their support throughout my Naval career, it has been a challenging road. Thank you to all my mentors that guided me through my journey I can't tell you all enough how much it touches my heart!
Date: 10:00pm
From: LSC(SCW/AW/SW)(Sel) Nicole A. Rivera
Duty Stations: VFA-94, FRC WEST, USS RONALD REAGAN, NRD JACKSONVILLE, NMCB-133
Comments: First I would like to thank my family, my mother in particular for raising me to have morals, and values, and the ability to live this Navy Life! The leaders I have had that mentored me so patiently. Lastly and most importantly, all of the sailors who have worked for me in the past. Without them I would not be here today.
Date: 09:58pm
From: CEC(SCW)(Sel) Jason M. Beaver
Duty Stations: NSA Naples/NMCB 28/CSFE Det Sheppard/NMCB 133
Comments: Hoo-Rah! Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have mentored me. I could not have gotten here without your leadership. Looking forward to taking the watch.
Date: 09:56pm
From: BUC(SCW)(Sel) Brandon J. Simons
Duty Stations: RTC (08/00-10/00), BU A-School (10/00-02/01), NMCB 7 (02/01-12/05), NAVFAC EURSWA NAS Sigonella (01/06-04/09), NMCB 7 (05/09-07/12), NCTC Gulfport (07/12-Currently)
Comments: I would not be where I am in my career without my wife Heather. She has been the drive behind me since we met almost 13 years ago. She isn't the type of wife that feels the need to "wear my rank" and that makes me love her so much more. This is the proudest moment of my career and while my wife was my drive, my troops were the reason that I was so successful. Thank you to all of you and thank you to all of my senior leadership for helping me get to this point!
Date: 09:47pm
From: SWC (SEL) Jimmie D Mckinney
Duty Stations: NMCB 1 ,CBMU 202, NMCB 7, NMCB 11, NCTC Gulfport
Comments: Horrah Selects
Date: 09:46pm
From: CMC(SCW)(SEL) Gabriel D. Rivera
Duty Stations: NMCB 133
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's for all your help along this long journey. I don't need to say your names, you all know who you are. I would like to also thank all the Seabees and Sailors that I have had the pleasure of working with and for. Without all of you I wouldn't be here.
Date: 08:49pm
From: HMC(sel) Shawn Brooks
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Comments: Thank you to all who mentored me and took me under their wing. I will never forget the Chiefs and Sailors who helped me meet this milestone. Hooyah! Navy Chief! Navy Pride!!!
Date: 08:41pm
From: CSC(sel) Tasha Williams
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Comments: Thank you to all the great leaders and mentors that I was fortunate to have. Excited to be apart of such an elite mess. I look forward to continuing our heritage and traditions.
Date: 08:40pm
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Brian E. Landor
Duty Stations: USS Carney DDG 64, NRD Houston, USS Mustin DDG 89
Comments: Thanks first and foremost to God for putting so many beneficial people in my life throughout my Navy career. My Wife who is and always has been the rock of my family thank you for the continued support and mentorship, you continue to be a positive person in my corner thank you so much i love you dearly. To my son (One) Love you much big man. You do such an amazing job being the man of the house in my absence thank you son I'm proud of you. My daughter (BEL) you are just the cutest thing and i love you for your goofy personality and sense of humor. To all my mentors that helped me get to this point thank you so much for the constructive advice and for staying on me when i started to go astray. To my junior Sailors you all make me who i am and i thank you so much for the lessons no matter good or bad, because of you I am more prepared to lead from the other side of the GOAT locker door......
Date: 08:39pm
From: HMC (sel) Seaver E. Leisinger
Duty Stations: NHCP
Comments: Thank you to my family for all the love, support, encouragement and motivation to continue growing as a man, father and friend. Thank you to all of the Chiefs who have guided my career and helped shape me into the Sailor I am today.
Date: 08:37pm
From: HMC(Sel) Greg Hogue II
Duty Stations: Edson Range/ Crucible Camp Pendleton
Comments: I would like to say thank you to Senior Chief John Kelly. And all the Chiefs that guided me throughout my career keeping me on the right path.
Date: 07:14pm
From: EAC(Sel) Jonathan W. Oien
Duty Stations: NAS Keflavik, NMCB 133, 20th SRG, NMCB 133, NMCB 74, 22nd NCR
Comments: I am very humbled to be selected for Chief. There are a lot of mentors and junior troops who haves helped me get this far and I could never thank them enough for their guidance along the way. One person can not do it alone.
Date: 12:44pm
From: BMC(SW/SCW) (SEL) Ormon King
Duty Stations: USS Curtis Wilbur, USS Frank Cable, NRD Montgomery, NRD Atlanta, NSA Bahrain, USS Stout, MSRON-7, ACB-2, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief that trained, mentored and prepared me to relieve the watch. I would also like to thank the Junior Sailors that believed in my ability to lead, keep them out of harms way and knew I had their back no matter what. Everyone has provided a little something to make me a little better at what I do.
Date: 11:54am
From: CTRC(IDW/SW)(Sel) Nick D. Mobley
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM Georgia Surface DIRSUP
Comments: Thank you to my family who has offered endless support on this journey. Thank you to all of the Chief Petty Officers who have guided my career and helped shape me into the man/Sailor I am today, specifically MMC(Ret) Mark Hawley, MMCS(Ret) Mike Zaleski, MMC Kevin Kennedy, LT Ben Dabney, MMCM Brian Beutner, MMCM Duglas "Toby" Suthers, CTRCM Stephanie Edwards, CTRCS Nick Davis, CTRCS Gerrena Roebuck, CTTC Steve Haefcke and others.
Date: 10:54am
From: ADC(SEL)(AW) Rodrigo Correa
Duty Stations: VP-8, VQ-2, NRD MIAMI, VP-4
Comments: Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who gave me the knowledge to get to this point in my career. Also thank you to all the Sailors who had served next to me. I wouldn't be able to be here without their help.
Date: 10:40am
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Douglas Teleisha
Duty Stations: TEMPDUINS as NDACS student. Ultimate duty station is SARP @ NMCSD
Comments: Thank you to all the Chief/ Senior Chief/ Master Chief Petty Officers who have guided me throughout my career. You have pushed me. Demanded performance from me. Caused me to find my limits and go past them. I would be here today if it wasn't for the guidance of Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 09:11am
From: AWFC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Matthew K Wells
Duty Stations: Vp30
Comments: It is a great honor to be selected to CPO. I will strive to passdown the things I have learned and be as good of a Chief as my Chiefs have been to me over the years. Firm but strong.
Date: 12:16am
From: GSMC(SEL)(SW) Fedemar Tupaz
Duty Stations: NAVSTA NORVA, USS Gary FFG 51, USS McCluskyFFG 41, USS McCampbel DDG85, COMFLEACT Yokosuka Japan, USS Lassen DDG82, USS Vincennes CG 49, USS Doyle FFG 39
Comments: Thank you God for all the blessings that we receive daily. For all the support and trusts that has given by my family and junior sailors, without you guys, I wouldn't make it. Bravo Zulu for all my sailors that I work and worked with. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE! HOOYAAHHH!
Date: 10:51pm
From: STGC(SEL) Sterling Eddy
Duty Stations: CSPNDC
Comments: Congrats to all that was selected!
Date: 10:05pm
From: AMEC (SEL) Andrew T. Warchol
Duty Stations: VF-31, VFA-31, NAVCONBRIGCHAS, CVW-11, VFA-146
Comments: HOOOORAAAH!I just want to say I couldn't be any happier to join this elite community! Also want to thank all of our Sailors who helped us get to this point. It the hard work, dedication, blood sweat and tears that you put in day in and day out that helped me get here! I am proud of all of you individual success and will continue to be here for you for the rest of your life. I cannot say thank you enough! Congrats to everyone that made it this year I look forward to working with all of you in the future. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE! Andy
Date: 08:23pm
From: CSC(SS)(SEL) Tad David Pooler
Duty Stations: USS ALBANY (SSN-753), COMSUBLANT, USS WEST VIRGINIA(SSBN-736)
Comments: It is an honor to join this hollowed fraternity.
Date: 08:17pm
From: LNC(SEL) Samantha Williams
Duty Stations: Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8
Comments: I would like to thank the CPO Mess of CCSG-8 if it weren't for them, I am pretty sure I would not have made the list this year. I would also like to thank LNCS Renate Williams, for showing an interest in me this past year that she really didnt have to. Last but not least I would like to thank LNC Stacy Rouse (RET), without him guiding, pushing and leading me I probably would have given up along time ago. I am very thankful and grateful to be here!
Date: 08:14pm
From: EMC (sel) Jermanie L Moore
Duty Stations: CNATT Det Lakehurst
Comments: Congrats to all the were selected I am happy many of our brothers and sister were able to answer the call.
Date: 07:52pm
From: ETC(SEL) Michael Hollingsworth
Duty Stations: NCTS Guam, NCTS FE, USS Blue Ridge, NAS Whidbey Island, USS Emory S Land, CSCS Det East
Comments: Thanks for all the support from those that I have worked with, for, and those that have worked for me.
Date: 04:44pm
From: BUC(SEL) Patrick J Smith
Duty Stations: NMCB-1
Comments: I want to thank all the troops that have worked under me only you hard work has propelled me to this point. I am here representing you guys until you all are selected. Secondly thank you Master Chief Boomer with out your mentorship I would not get to this milestone in my career. Most Importantly my wife Cynthia you are my rock and foundation thank you for being there for me when I was struggling.
Date: 04:01pm
From: AWRC(SEL)(NAC/AW/SW) Joshua Frank
Duty Stations: HS-14, ARSS
Comments: First and foremost thank you to the sailors that I served with to get me to this point. I was very fortunate to have great leaders to guide me in the right direction and I will take that guidance with me as I continue to serve the sailors around me. Thank you again for everything; I am very fortunate, humbled, and honored to be able to sign this deck log.
Date: 11:33am
From: AMC(SEL) (AW) Patrick Soliman
Duty Stations: VAW-117 Pt Mugu, AIMD North Island, VAW-115 Atsugi Japan, VAW-112, VRC-30 San Diego
Comments: Congrats to all that was selected. To my family, Thank you for standing behind me and taking care of business while I am away.
Date: 09:49am
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Dereck G. Egbuniwe
Duty Stations: USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD 52), USS HALSEY (DDG 97), NSF BAHRAIN / JEBEL ALI, NRD RALEIGH (NRS SALISBURY), BMU TWO, USS BARRY (DDG 52)
Comments: To all, I want to thank God for all he has done for me and also to all personnel that I have come in contact with. To my subordinates, peers and all leaders that I have came across in my career path, thank you all for that's the reason i'm here. Keep in touch and i'm always ready to help in any way shape or form. I used to be EN and currently MM. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 09:24am
From: MMC(SEL) Weston R. DiMeo
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson CVN70
Comments: I would like to thank my family first and foremost for supporting me and helping me get to this point in my career. I'd like to thank all my past Chiefs, who guided me and mentored and kept me on the path for success. Lastly, I would like to thank the Sailors for getting me to where I am today. Without you, none of this would have been possible
Date: 06:29am
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) David Ingersoll
Duty Stations: USS Monterey
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for their unwavering support. I would like to thank every Sailor that I have come in contact with in my career. Everyone has provided a little something to make me a little better at what I do.
Date: 02:07am
From: NCC(SEL) (SW/AW) Preston Rodgers
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), COMSUBGRU7, USS McCampbell (DDG-85), ACU-1
Comments: Thank you to all who have made this possible. Thank you to the countless mentors and leaders who have helped me over the years. Thank you to my family, most of all my wife!
Date: 11:31pm
From: ADC (Sel) Faruq I. El
Duty Stations: HSC-3, HSL-37, AIMD Misawa, HS-14, AIMD Misawa
Comments: Congrats to all who made it. It is definitely an honor to be selected.
Date: 09:50pm
From: BMC(SEL) Antoine L Salik
Duty Stations: USS Bulkeley
Comments: I want to thank my family for being so supportive of me. The chief mess has played a huge role into molding me in the sailor I’ve become so I want to thank every chief I’ve ever served with. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!!!!
Date: 09:05pm
From: AMC(SEL) Carlos Ayala
Duty Stations: HSC-15/HS-10/HS-2/HS-10
Comments: Took me nearly 13 years but I finally got here. I feel like this is going to be a never-ending process, but I am ready and willing to see it through.
Date: 07:40pm
From: HMC(FMF/AW) (sel) Caryl A Nelson
Duty Stations: 2d MARDIV
Comments: NAVY CHIEF!! NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 07:31pm
From: GSMC (SEL) Kelvin T. Salter
Duty Stations: USS LEYTE GULF
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all the sailors I worked with. Its is because of you I have this opportunity to lead at the next level. I will wear these anchors in honor of all the sailors I had the pleasure to work with.
Date: 07:24pm
From: ENC(Sel)(AW/SW/EXW) Shawn Williamson
Duty Stations: Current: HM-14 Previous: Rivron Ron 3, NNSY, MARMC, CVN 75
Comments: Thank you to my family, my Shipmates past and present could not make it here without you. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!!!!!!
Date: 07:24pm
From: FCC(Sel) Nathan A. Worsley
Duty Stations: USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55)
Comments: "We are what we repeatedly do, excellence therefore is not an act, but habit." -Aristotle
Date: 06:37pm
From: AMC(sel) KEN HALL
Duty Stations: HSM-48
Comments: Thank you first and foremost to Our Lord Jesus for walking with me and providing me with the best friend and mate, my wife and family, my Shipmates though my career and too all the Chief Mess for the stick and rudder, course correction guidance. I'm so thankful to all those that made the Sailor I am today.
Date: 06:21pm
From: ITC(SEL) Charefa Edwards
Duty Stations: NCTS PR, USNS Patuxent, USNS Big Horn, USJFCOM, USS Gonzalez, MNFI Iraq, DIA Tampa, NCTS Bahrain, USS Iwo Jima
Comments: I want to thank God for this wonderful blessing bestowed upon me, I am so humbled. I vow to be the best CPO I can be and to never forget where I came from and all those who helped me to get to this milestone. Special thank you to the following who have mentored me through out my career and never gave up on me: ITC Kevin Sessoms (Ret), ITC Lamont Life (Ret), OSCM George Scott, MMC Charles Hawkins (Ret) and ABCM Glenn Newbins. Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 05:48pm
From: ETC (SEL) (SW/AW/EXW/IDW/PJ) Stephen John Harmon
Duty Stations: USS Stout, SIMA, MARCC, USS Bataan, NATO SGT-F3, NSW Group TWO/MCT-TWO, CSCS Det East
Comments: It is an honor to be selected and entrusted to carry forward the history of the Chief's and to mentor those junior Sailors the way that I was. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for some great Chief's and the outstanding junior Sailors that I had the pleasure to work with and lead. I owe it to them and my family for their patience.
Date: 05:43pm
From: BUC(SCW) (Sel) Eric Kastl
Duty Stations: NMCB 5, FASOTRAGRUPAC SERE, NSWG-1 RANGES, NSW ATC
Comments: Thank you to my sponsor for your words of wisdom, and to all my active and retired folks who have helped me along the way!
Date: 04:42pm
From: CTTC(sel) RENA M. ENGELHARDT
Duty Stations: USS LEYTE GULF
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride
Date: 04:34pm
From: ABFC (Sel) (AW/SW) Nilkalys Gaddy
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72
Comments: I thank God and my family above all because without His strength, their support and patience I wouldn’t be as Humble, Blessed, and to my sailors for their hard work . I’ve been grateful to work for and alongside GREAT leaders. I'm elated!!!
Date: 04:30pm
From: MMC(SEL) Ray Messenger
Duty Stations: DLI Monterrey , California: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71 Norfolk, Va: NAS Oceana, Va Beach, Va.: USS Iwo Jima LHD7, Mayport, Fl.
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected. I would not be in this position without the motivation, guidance, and care of my past CPO's. Thank you all!!!
Date: 03:49pm
From: ISC(SW/IDW/AW) (SEL) Jeremiah Damschroder
Duty Stations: ATG Norfolk, USS KEARSARGE, IDC Region NW, USS ENTERPRISE
Comments: Thank you first and foremost to my wife and family, my Shipmates past and present, and everyone not specifically mentioned who played a pivotal role in molding me into the Sailor I am today. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 03:41pm
From: MTC(SEL) Michael Paul MacPherson
Duty Stations: USS FLORIDA, SWFLANT, USS FLORIDA, SSPPMO SHPBD SYS DET Pittsfield MA
Comments: I have learned many lessons good and bad along the way leaving a great wealth of knowledge to draw from. I am looking forward to all I have to learn ahead in life and in my career in the Navy. Thank you to SWFLANT for taking me on board during Phase II and leading me into this new leadership role in my career. Most of all thank you to my wife Erin and my family, love you!
Date: 03:25pm
From: CSC(SEL) (SW/AW) KENNY ADKINS
Duty Stations: JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY
Comments: Happiest day in my life.
Date: 01:38pm
From: HMC(SEL) Jonathon Bryce Solonar
Duty Stations: 1st MLG; Naval Hospital Bremerton; USS GRIDLEY (DDG 101); SWMI (IDC Instructor)
Comments: First of all I would like to thank all of my Junior Sailors for all of their hard work that allowed me to reach this specific milestone in my career. Without their hard work I would not have been selected for Chief. I would also like to thank my Son Hunter, you are my inspiration and the reason for my daily routine!! I would like to thank my Opa, Waldo "Vladimir" Solonar, for inspiring me to have a love and passion for medicine. Becoming a Hospital Corpsman had everything to do with your love, and compassion for fellow man. I think about your every morning when I am drinking my coffee, and the conversations that we would have about different medical cases that I would see during clinic. I miss those conversations more than you may ever know. Thank you for all of your guidance and love. Thank you to my Aunt Linda who is up in heaven watching over all of us right now. Also, thank you to my Uncle Mike who helped me lose all of my weight, and helped me find the renewed vigor to have fitness in my life. Also thank you to my parents as well. And thank you to all of the Chief Petty Officers who have helped me reach this pivotal milestone of my career!! I am looking forward to earning my Anchor's with pride, so that I can learn to be a selfless leaders like all of the Chief Petty Officer's before me!! Sincerely, HMC(SEL) Jonathon Bryce Solonar
Date: 01:38pm
From: ABHC(SEL) KIMBERLY CUETO
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: I would like to thank God, My family , mentors and friends and above all my sailors. Without their help and support I would not have been able to get here.
Date: 01:37pm
From: HMC(SS/FMF)(SEL) Philip Oppliger
Duty Stations: USS MAINE(SSBN 741)(GOLD), NHC ANNAPOLIS, 2D BN 3D MAR, NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP PENDELTON
Comments: Than you to all of the Sailors that have helped me reach this point. This selection is possible because so many Chiefs have taken the time to mentor me along the way,
Date: 01:07pm
From: STSC (SEL) Jose Arteaga Silva
Duty Stations: USS PORTSMOUTH, USS HELENA, PNS DET SD, USS TOPEKA, SARP PT. LOMA
Comments: Wouldn't be here without the great leadership I received. A special thank you to my junior sailors who got after it each and every day, to the whistle.
Date: 12:34pm
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Charlie Roger Zimmerman
Duty Stations: AIMD LEMOORE, USS NIMITZ, USS STENNIS, FRCW LEMOORE, TASK GROUP TRIDENT AFGHANISTAN, FRCMA OCEANA, USS EISENHOWER, CNATTU OCEANA
Comments: Thanks to my family and my shipmates. Good luck brothers and sister! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 12:01pm
From: AOC(SEL)(AW/SW) TIANA M. POELLINETZ
Duty Stations: VX-9 CHINA LAKE, VFA-81 OCEANA, FRCMA OCEANA, USS IWO JIMA LHD-7 NORFOLK(MAYPORT)
Comments: Congrats to all of my Selectee Sisters and Brothers! Also, thanks to EVERYONE; LEADERSHIP, junior sailors, mentors, proteges who worked so hard for and with me that made this day possible. To all my mentors either spiritual or by assignment, thank you. On time, every time!
Date: 11:53am
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Brandon Nelson
Duty Stations: USS Alabama (Blue)
Comments: Glad to be aboard. Roll Tide.
Date: 11:48am
From: HMC (SS/FMF) (SEL) Carl Coker
Duty Stations: USS VIRGINIA (SSN 774)
Comments: HOOYAH!! CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO WAS SELECTED!!!
Date: 11:09am
From: ADC(SEL) BILLIAM STEWARTRODRIGUEZ
Duty Stations: VP-30, VQ-2, NRD SEATTLE, VP-4, NATTC
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support through this journey, all my mentors through out my navy career and congratulate all my brother's and sister's.
Date: 10:14am
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Ryan Lee Cazire
Duty Stations: VP-30 VPU-1, SDC BUPERS, NATTC PENSACOLA
Comments: Im ready to be rocked in the cradle of the deep!
Date: 09:29am
From: LSC (SEL) JAVIER PEREZHERNANDEZ
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: PEREZHERNANDEZ, JAVIER LSC(SEL) First of all I would my like to thank my lord and saviour forgiving me the opportunity and guidance to accomplish this milestone in my Navy career, my understanding and supporting wife and kids, LSC Retired Alphonso Darrell Hayes and everyone else that have supported me in my career, THANK YOU. I made it this far, not because of what I have done, but because of all the hard work that my Jr. Sailors did for me the support of my peers and the guidance and from the Chiefs Mess. As a selectee I'm learning that Chief's life is not easy and that now I'm just getting prepared for what is to come after Sep 16 once I get accepted into the CHIEF's MESS. taking care of the my Sailors Jr. enlisted and training the Jr. Officers will be a challenge and now is what I'm getting tested for.
Date: 08:19am
From: YNC(SEL)(SS) ERIC GAINES
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (B), USS WYOMING (B), COMUNDERSEA DAM NECK, USS NEW MEXICO
Comments: Congrats to ALL my Selectee Brothers and Sisters! Personally I want to thank a few people that has helped me along the way, in no particular order: YNCS Vermelen (ret), YNC Brian Kerns (ret), YNCS Bryan Randall, just to name a few for now!
Date: 04:59am
From: ENC(SEL) Alexander Black
Duty Stations: SWOS Engineering Learning Site Pearl Harbor
Comments: Congratulations to all the selectees! May your transition to a CPO be rewarding and memorable experience as mine has been this far. I look forward to carrying out my new responsibility to the best of my ability and to train others as I have been trained.
Date: 01:27am
From: AGC(Sel)(IDW/EXW) Joshua C. Lothyan
Duty Stations: FLEWEACEN SD, SUPPACT-1
Comments: I would like to Thank AGCS Mike Garza, AGCS Tony Mazzulo, ETCM Dale Bauman, SOCM Brian Mulhern, ISCS "Chewie" Burrell, SOC Steve Schoeni, CTIC Brian Egedy, HMC Frank Thompson, AGCS Chad Goff, AGC John Burke, AGCS "Big Jay" Green, AGC "Jay" Green, AGCM Gary Rosenbaum, AGC Minh Ho, AGC(Ret) Jamie Smith, and the rest of the Mess currently mentoring me through the Phase II process. My respect for this honor multiplies by the day. If I left you off the list, it is not because I think less of you at all. I have nothing but respect for all of the Mess. Last but not least, what got me here was my Sailors and family. I hope that one day you will see this. Congrats to all the other selectees!!!
Date: 01:12am
From: AOC(AW)(SEL) Brian Shetley
Duty Stations: VAQ-134, VAQ-129, VAQ-132, CVWP
Comments: First, thanks to my family for supporting this adventure. Thanks to my Sailors always. Congratulation to Class 122!
Date: 11:46pm
From: PSC(SEL) DEVON HENESLEY
Duty Stations: COMNAVAIRLANT
Comments: First of all I would like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for everything he sacrifice for me to have an opportunity to live eternally. And to all of the people that I've crossed paths with through the course of my life and my career, THANK YOU, for sharing a piece of your life with me to help get me to this point. Your investment of time and words of wisdom did not fall on deaf ears. I am looking forward to the challenge of inspiring the next generation to go forth and achieve greatness. Once again thank you all for your continued efforts in my development.
Date: 09:34pm
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) David Christopher Skillings
Duty Stations: Kitsap PSNS
Comments: Thank you to all the chiefs that help me make it. MMC Jones MMC Bell and a big thanks to ENCS Rainbow. For ever your shipmate
Date: 08:50pm
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Michael A Causey
Duty Stations: AIMD Brunswick, VPU-1, HSM-72, NATTC
Comments: Congrats to all of my fellow Chief Selects! There are so many mentors and fellow shipmates i want to thank that made this possible. From the bottom of my heart Thank You all who guided me in my time of need and showed me the way to success. Also, thank you to all my junior sailors who worked so diligently for and with me that made this day possible. I am humbled to even be considered to join the ranks of the worlds finest..Navy Chiefs!!
Date: 07:49pm
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) Matthew Paul Susienka
Duty Stations: USS Anzio, USS Donald Cook, USS Hawes, NSA Northwest Annex, CSS Learning Site Great Lakes and Fort Lee, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, OPNAV N3/N5, OPNAV N09
Comments: Many thanks to my family, friends, shipmates, brothers and sisters from all branches of services.
Date: 07:24pm
From: HMC(Sel) Jessi A. Hicks
Duty Stations: Fisher Clinic 237, USS TORTUGA (LSD-46), NRD New Orleans, SWMI (IDC School)
Comments: I am honored to have been selected and to become a part of the largest fraternity in the WORLD! I would like to thank my Sailors and Mentors.
Date: 06:55pm
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Wolfgang Kueckelhan
Duty Stations: NAS Key West, USS Farragut DDG 99, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: At this time I would like to thank all the sailors and chiefs at NAS Key west from 2005-2008, USS Farragut 2008-2012, and RTC Great Lakes 2012-2015. Special thanks to GMC Maldonado, MAC Scarna, GMC Barkell, GMC Bernheim, ABFC Harris, and all the other awesome Chiefs at CNSL Norfolk the coolest Mess of them all!!!
Date: 06:25pm
From: ETC (SW/AW)(Sel) Beau Anderson
Duty Stations: NCTAMS PAC DET PUGET SOUND, TSCOMM WHIDBEY
Comments: ETCS Mullins, MMCS Alcantara, FCC Bellisle, ETC MarvinEdwards, ETCS (Ret) Kevin Miller - I owe you guys so much. Thank you for being the example of what a great Chief can be.
Date: 06:23pm
From: AOC (AW/SW) SEL Misty Beck
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)/ NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND DETACHMENT NORTH ISLAND
Comments: I can not explain how excited I am to have been selected for Chief. Thank you all who have guided me in the right direction and those who have played a huge role in getting me to where I am in my career. I will payback ten fold to my Sailors and never forget where I came from. A special thanks to my wife, family and junior Sailors past and present, you have truly mad an impact on my life. AOCM Mcqueen-Gipson and Senior T, the both of you have been my guiding Anchors. Without your guidance and words of wisdom I would not be here today. Thank you!!
Date: 06:15pm
From: AMC(SEL) Jared Wesley Bell
Duty Stations: VS-35, HSL-49, HSMWSP, HSC-6, VRC-30
Comments: Never set down your pack.
Date: 06:06pm
From: FCC(SEL) (SW/AW) Richard Baker
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes
Comments: Thanks to HTCS(SW/AW)(RET) DJ Brandt, FCC(SW) Matt Dykstra, FCCS(SW) Walter Howard, FCCS(SW) Scott Vlaming and all other Chief`s that helped me get to this point in my career.
Date: 05:12pm
From: EMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Benjie Ronquillo
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE, USS KITTY HAWK, SRF-JRMC, USS MUSTIN, USS FITZGERALD
Comments: Thank you to my wife, my son, my two daughter, my family, my friends, my brethren, my shipmates and to all my mentor that directly and indirectly guided me to the place where I am right now. This is all for you.
Date: 04:40pm
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Kaleigh Anne Moore
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD-4)
Comments: ADC(AW)(SEL) KALEIGH A. MOORE HONORED TO SIGN THE DECK LOG!
Date: 03:00pm
From: LSC(AW/SW) (SEL) Michael Peters
Duty Stations: SCW-1, USS CHAFEE DDG 90, DLA MARITIME PEARL HARBOR, VFA-146, USS JOHN C. STENNIS CVN 74, USS CONNOLLY DD 979
Comments: I want to personally thank LSCS Larae Baker and LSC Keshawn Spence for their mentorship and guidance.
Date: 02:57pm
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (SEL) Michael Capps
Duty Stations: VQ-7, VQ-3
Comments: It is truly an honor and a privilege to be given this opportunity. This selection would not be possible without the outstanding leadership I received from some of the worlds finest Chief Petty Officer's. I would also like to thank all the Sailors who worked for me, and helped me reach this achievement through their hard work and dedication. Last but not least, I would like to thank my family and friends who have supported me. Congratulations to all of the FY16 Selectees! Navy Chief ! Navy Pride!
Date: 02:52pm
From: RPC(FMF/SW) (Sel) Edward DeBaun
Duty Stations: NPC Millington (PERS 4414)
Comments: Thank you, to all my past Mentors (active/retired), Leaders, Juinor Sailors and Peer group who helped me get to this point in my career. I didn't do this alone, their was a lot of investment into my development.
Date: 01:09pm
From: FCC(sel) Christopher Garces
Duty Stations: USS San Antonio USS Bataan CSCS Dam Neck
Comments: Excited for the season and the Chief 90x workouts.
Date: 10:22am
From: BUC(SEL) Bayardo Molina
Duty Stations: NMCB 5
Comments: No comments for right now.
Date: 10:11am
From: PSC (SW/AW/IDW)(SEL) Denetria Terena Walker
Duty Stations: USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), PSD MAYPORT, CAMP LEMONNIER, AFRICA, PSD BAHRAIN, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3), USS BOXER (LHD 4)
Comments: Thank you to The BULKELEY Chief Mess, FCCM Parker, FCCS(RET) Ellis, PSC Lynch, PSCM Matheny, DKCS(RET) Semano,ITC Richardson, MCC Bleu, MMC Roberson, PSCS (RET) Burger, PSC Taylor, PSC Mcdonald, PSC Lee and all of my junior Sailors for all your guidance, leadership, believing in me and pushing me to always be the best Sailor I could be. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you and overcoming the obstacles that were in front of me. I wil never forget where I have been and how I got here. Navy Chief Navy Pride!!!!
Date: 09:06am
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Christopher M. Delaney
Duty Stations: AIMD Iwakuni
Comments: Thank you to all of you who have guided me in the right direction to this point of my career. Thank you to the CPO Mess of MCAS Iwakuni and most of all thank you to my wife and kids for their endless support.
Date: 06:53am
From: ATC(AW/SW) (SEL) Michael A. Salinas
Duty Stations: First duty station VF-143, SFWSL, VFA-22, VAQ-129 and VAQ-132
Comments: Thank you to all who played a role in getting me to this point in my career. My family and all of my past and present shipmates. You all made me look good. Thank you.
Date: 01:11am
From: MMC(SS) (SEL) Darren Polston
Duty Stations: USS GEORGIA SSBN/SSGN 729 Blue, Navy Submarine Torpedo Facility Yorktown, Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center Fwd Taji, Iraq, USS HAWAII SSN 776, Submarine Learning Center Detachment San Diego
Comments: Thank you to everyone that had an impact in my life, specifically Chris Price, John Diem, Nick Messina, Tra Crawford, James Limehouse and the rest of the CPO Mess of the USS HAWAII. I have learned so much from you and without your guidance, and mentorship I would not be here today. All of you will always have a place in my heart.
Date: 12:35am
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (Sel) Frank H Wilson
Duty Stations: VP-30 / VP-26 / VX-30 / VPU-2 / WIng-2 / VPU-2
Comments: Big thanks to all 8251's (IBNFE) for always putting me on the right road. You showed the path and I just had to follow it. Hooyah!
Date: 11:24pm
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jason A Auston
Duty Stations: CSCS Det West San Diego CA
Comments: Thank you to ETCS Vernon Franklin, ETCS Jerry England, CSCS Det West Chiefs, USS Boxer Chiefs, NAVBASE San Diego CA Chiefs, my Sailors onboard USS Boxer, my Sailors at NAVBASE San Diego C and all those who helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 10:51pm
From: ITSC (SS) (Sel) Gary L. Moats II
Duty Stations: Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic
Comments: Thanks to ITCM Lou DeCesare, LT J.J. Price, ETC Harold Even, ITSCS Timothy Turgeon, ETCS Robert May, and many, many more exceptional leaders who have gotten me to where I am today!
Date: 10:42pm
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (Sel) Jimmy Brown
Duty Stations: Pax River (VX-23), Kaneohe (VP-4), Great Lakes (RDC), Tinker (VQ-4), Pax River (VX-20)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career, especially my wife and son.
Date: 10:32pm
From: QMC(Sel) Donnie Hughes Jr
Duty Stations: USS MONTEREY CG 61
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that played apart in my successful journey to making Chief. To my family for supporting me and reassuring me that I can do anything if I stay grounded. To everyone who's life that I have touched, know that you have touched mine in the very same way.
Date: 10:05pm
From: LSC (SEL) (SW/AW) Christopher M. Singh
Duty Stations: USS BRIDGE, USS TARAWA, VRC-30, NRD SAN DIEGO, USS CURTS, USS MAKIN ISLAND
Comments: It was a dream come true when my Captain announced my name on the 1MC as Chief Select Singh. I would like to thank my family, friends, mentors, ALPOs, LPOs, LCPOs, DLCPOs, DIVOs and DHs for molding me into what I am today. I would not be here wearing the "CPO Selectee" badge without their guidance, leadership and endless opportunities throughout my 13 years in the Navy. Also, I did not accomplish this milestone on my own. To my sailors who worked for me and sailors who worked with me... THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 07:15pm
From: OSC (SW/AW)(SEL) Steve Sheffield
Duty Stations: CSCS Detachment East Norfolk, Va/USS George H.W.Bush (CVN-77)/VFC-12/37th Bomb Squadron
Comments: Left the Air Force in 2005, joined the Navy in 2007, and am extremely privileged to have been selected for entry into the hallowed halls of the Chiefs Mess.
Date: 07:14pm
From: MCC (sel) Isaiah Sellers
Duty Stations: Npase
Comments: Please allow me access into the hollowed halls of the chiefs mess
Date: 06:21pm
From: MAC (SEL) EXW Kevin L. McPherson
Duty Stations: CENSECFOR DET PH; NSA Souda Bay, Greece, NSA Naples, Italy, SCSC Wallops Island, VA, NRH Pearl Harbor, HI, USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: Congrats to everyone that has made it this current cycle. Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs which have made my career as beneficial as it has become. Here's to years to come. Cheers.
Date: 05:45pm
From: HMC(SS/SW/FMF/EXW)(SEL) Seth A. Terrana
Duty Stations: SPAWARSYSCEN LANT
Comments: Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 05:06pm
From: ETC (SW/AW) (SEL) Travis Hill
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Rota Spain
Comments: Just checking in.
Date: 03:35pm
From: ENC(SEL) Mike Bateman
Duty Stations: USS Fort McHenry, USS Roosevelt, SERMC, PCRON 1.
Comments: Thank you to all the sailors who helped me get here. To all the Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's for your wisdom and leadership. Also to the sailors who lead me, followed me and inspired me I am humbled and can't wait to help the next class along.
Date: 01:52pm
From: ACC (sel) Felishia Edwards
Duty Stations: NOSC Jacksonville, NMPSNFLKTH (Atlanta, Ga)USSFF MAO HQ (Norfolk, VA), NR SUPP UNIT (West Palm Beach, Fl) NR CSG 6 (Myaport, Fl), NT LANT SGO DET D (Kings Bay, Ga), LHD1 USS Wasp (Norfolk, VA) NAS Whiting Field (Milton, Fl)
Comments: Glory to God, family, and friends for ALL things! Big thanks and recognition: ACCS (AW/SW) Larry Stokes stated, "You are nothing to the Navy unless you train your relief". ACCS (AW/SW)Eddie McKinney stated, "Here comes the nerd". First time training local, pushed my E-4 mind to its limit by turning the DBRITE away from me for an hour. AC1 (AW/SW) Nelson Hercules and AC1(AW/SW) Richard Morton; we met by email across the desert and I needed their help and both answered to the cause"!! I would not be A Chief Select without them! Thank you. Royal Bahraini Air Force LT Col.Nezar Ali Almuhanna (Senior Air Traffic Controller;patience!
Date: 01:12pm
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Momodou L Ceesay
Duty Stations: USNH Okinawa, Japan; USS Gary(FFG )
Comments: Congrats to all the Selectees and thank you Genuine Chiefs for paving the way for all of us.
Date: 01:12pm
From: QMC(SEL) Percell J Knight
Duty Stations: FDNF
Comments: Today run with the chief we started off motivated, dedicated it was a successful event. We stayed together as a team to finish the race... Navy Chief.....Navy Pride
Date: 12:58pm
From: QMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gregory Flowers
Duty Stations: USS Underwood/ NRD Houston/ USS George Washington
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank God for his blessings. I also would like to thank my beautiful wife for supporting me and encouraging me. A special thank you to CMDCM Mullenhour who provided me with the tools to become a better later. Last but not least I would like to thank every Sailor I was about to lead and mentor.
Date: 12:24pm
From: ETC (Sel) Michael Felan
Duty Stations: NSWDG
Comments: Hooyah Chief's Mess! I'm really excited about becomig part of the Mess!
Date: 11:43am
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Nathaniel F. Crichton
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain(CG-57), Fleet Activities Yokosuka, USS John C. Stennis(CVN-74)
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow selectees, and thank you to my sailors, mentors, and my family for helping me get to this point in my career.
Date: 11:09am
From: AEC(AW) (SEL) Thomas Maxwell
Duty Stations: VP-47
Comments: Thomas.e.maxwell@navy.mil
Date: 10:15am
From: AWRC(Sel) Thomas Rowley
Duty Stations: HSMWSL
Comments: Congrats to all that are selected.
Date: 07:57am
From: LSC(SEL)(AW/SW) Keisha K. Padmore
Duty Stations: VP-46, VQ-4 DET, USS ENTERPRISE, NRD PHILADELPHIA, USS ROOSEVELT, TSC HAMPTON ROADS, VQ-4 DET
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow selectee's. Thanks to all my chiefs, mentors and family members who pushed and helped me throughout my career and for helping me to achieve this milestone.
Date: 07:40am
From: AZC(AW)(SEL) Damon G Ireland
Duty Stations: HSC-3, HSC-21, VQ-4, SCW-1, HSC-22
Comments: AZC(AW)(SEL) Damon G. Ireland
Date: 07:13am
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Nathaniel Booher
Duty Stations: MAG-31 MCAS Beaufort, SC
Comments: Congrats to all Selectees and thank you to my sailors and mentors.
Date: 05:05am
From: GMC(Sel) Scott Buffington
Duty Stations: USS Saipan, SIMA NORVA, HSV-2 Swift, MSRON4, MSRON6, MDSU2, USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: Thank you to all, past and present, who have paved the path and help me achieve this milestone!
Date: 01:51am
From: MAC(SEL) Jonathan Prichard
Duty Stations: USS MICHAEL MURPHY, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH, USS CARL VINSON, NSA BAHRAIN, BEAUFORT NAVAL HOSPITAL, NSA LA MADDALENA, ITALY
Comments: I would like to thank MACM Lee Green, MACM Denals Bland, MAC Mike Drane, MAC Russell Duncan and all my shipmates that helped me get here.
Date: 01:27am
From: ATC (SEL) (AW/SW) Jason Crawford
Duty Stations: VQ-2, VAW-116, FRCNW, CNATTU Whidbey Island
Comments: I am extremely honored to join the ranks of the Chief. Thank you all that I have ever had the honor of working with and for. It is you all that I owe this great moment in my life to. Thank you and see you in the FLEET.
Date: 01:23am
From: ADC (SEL)AW Mike Pauley
Duty Stations: VFA-122,VFA-14,VAQ-129
Comments: Glad to become apart of something bigger then myself
Date: 12:31am
From: AEC(AW) (SEL) Kevin J Albin
Duty Stations: VP-9, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, VPU-2, VAQ-129
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees fleetwide! I would like to thank all the Chiefs that have made this milestone possible. There is no way to mention them all here, but I would especially like to thank in no discernible order, AECS Don Kelly, ATCS Rick Wright, ADCS Tony Nauta, ATCS Shawn Ross, AZC Mike Garin, and AEC Rey Mercado.
Date: 11:19pm
From: ATC (AW)(SEL) Nick Risch
Duty Stations: VFA-101 Eglin AFB, VFA-31, VFA-106,VFA-211,VF-211,VF-101
Comments: Excited to soon be a member of the best fraternity in the world. My selection came on the backs of an outstanding group of Line Rats and the best AT shop on the flight line at VFA31. HOOYAH CPO PRIDE!!!!
Date: 10:56pm
From: ATC (SEL) Andrea M. Kent
Duty Stations: HC-4, CNATTU Norfolk, HM-15, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: First, thank you to my husband, Charlie, and son, Logan. I love you both very much and even though I have spent a lot of time away from home over the years, I could never have made it this far without your love and support! Charlie, you are my rock. Thank you so very much to all of HM-15! I had the opportunity to work with some amazing people. I am incredibly tired right now so I won't attempt to list them all. I appreciate all the sailors who followed my lead. Without your work, I would not be in this season. Thank you to the many mentors from all of my commands who have guided me, helped me, angered me, and taught me everything I know. Without your wisdom and patience, I would not be in this season. Lastly, thank you to all those who have not yet followed my lead and those who have not yet guided me, helped me, angered me and taught me. I know you exist and I will meet you in my future. I hope that I can learn the lessons I am meant to learn and be the leader I am meant to be.
Date: 10:54pm
From: AWRC (SEL) (NAC/AW) Logan H. Robertson
Duty Stations: HS-14, CHSWL, HS-7, HT-18, HSM-77
Comments: I would like to thank wife Shelby and my parents for all the support through the years. I would also like to thank my extended family and every Sailor that I have worked with for all the support and hard work, without each of you I would not be here today. Many of my past mentors have long retired as I will soon, without all the support I would not have been given the honor to retire as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. Thank you all.
Date: 10:53pm
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Chris Ullery
Duty Stations: USS MISSISSIPPI(SSN-782), NNSY FMB, USS MAINE (SSBN-741G)
Comments: Thank you for all agangers who I have served with. Specifically Mike Drennon, Pat Harris, Jeff Hiscocks, Warren Greer, Blake Lewis, Chris Frank, Drew Terrian, and Darlon Flint all of you had a huge impact on my life personal and professional. I would not be where I am at today without y'all. I also want to thank my wife who holds this family together while I'm out doing Gods work.
Date: 10:41pm
From: AWOC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Aundre Garcia
Duty Stations: BUPERS SDC NDD, CPRW-2, VP-9
Comments: I would like to thank AWOCS David McGinty, AWOC Brian McManus, AWOCS (Ret) Tony Jones, AWOCS (Ret) Ed Rainey.
Date: 10:32pm
From: MMC(Sel) Kenson Jacques
Duty Stations: USS Michael Murphy DDG112/ SWOS Great Lakes, USS Harpers Ferry LSD49
Comments: I want to say thanks to my wife for being there for me always supporting me while I'm going through my struggle added the season more stress for her but she is always by my side. Thanks to all my sailors, those that works under me and the ones that I thought back in "A"school, thanks to all my mentors LSCS Gregory Desir, GSCS Claude Marcelin, ENCS Neil Taylor and GMC Blaise Jeannot without their guidance and leadership I would have not been here.
Date: 09:33pm
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Antoinette Grady
Duty Stations: COMDESRON 28
Comments: Thank you to all who took the time to mentor and mold me to get to this milestone in my career.
Date: 09:20pm
From: HMC(SEL) (FMF) Greg Harris
Duty Stations: NMSC, NBHC New Orleans, CLB-451, CLR-45
Comments: It's a great honor and pleasure to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer! I owe it all to my family for allowing me to be part of The World Greatest Navy and to my sailors that I have served with. Without them, none of this would be possible! Everything that is presented to me will be passed on to future Chief Pertty Officer's. The learning never stop! Thank you Chief Petty Officer's!!!
Date: 08:23pm
From: AZC(SEL) Christopher M Elder
Duty Stations: FRCNW, VOD, GTMO NEGB, NIMITZ,
Comments: I am just so happy to have been Selected. It would not be possible if it wasn't for the people who believed in me and molded me into what I have become today.
Date: 08:12pm
From: FCC (SW) (SEL) Sean McCallion
Duty Stations: USS Monterey
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife Wendy for the support over the years and always backing me up. I would never have gotten to this point in my career with out her. I'd like to thank my Division's, LPO's and LCPO's for their wisdom and guidance through my career.
Date: 07:03pm
From: MAC(SW)(SEL) Ramon L. Laureano
Duty Stations: USS NITZE (DDG 94), NSA BAHRAIN SECDET, NAS KEY WEST SEC DET, CNAUK SEC DET, NSA NAPLES SEC DET
Comments: Congratulations to who were selected. Special thanks to CMDCM Ralph Pritchard, who has guided me and my family in the write direction since 2002. CMDCM Michael Apperson, of whom I have great respect for as a leader and who I've learned much on my tour here on board NITZE. MACS Kalla who bust my chops but taught me alot, Warrant Officer Jak, and many many other Chiefs and First Classes along the way. Most of all I could'nt have reached this epic milestone without my beautiful wife.
Date: 06:03pm
From: LSC(Sel) Darnell Williams
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge LHD3, NSA Lakehurst NJ, USS Iwo Jima LHD7, FISC New London det Norfolk, CTF-53 Manama Bahrain, USS Belleau Wood LHA3
Comments: I would like to thank CMDCM Parker, CMDCM, Dawson, LSCM Marks, MACS Perkins, BMC Zgoda, ABHC Gerald, YNC Rizzo, YNC Palacio, and all of the Sailors that i have had the privledge to serve with. Congrats to all FY16 CPO Selectees.
Date: 05:17pm
From: NCC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Paul C Crampton
Duty Stations: USS ROSS DDG 71
Comments: I would like to thank MACS Rodney Sims(RET), YNC Tonya Sims(RET) NCCM Chambers (JC), NCCM Lara, NCCM Burroughs, NCC Catherine McBroom, NCC Maranthony Hubbard, PRCS Cuppy, CMDCM Troy I Cox (RET), and CMDCM James N. Stuart ad so many others. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 05:11pm
From: AWOC (Sel) Johnathan Collins
Duty Stations: USS JFK, VP16, VP30, MTOC 9, MPRWS. Jacksonville FL
Comments: I want to say thanks you to All of my Leaders and Sailors that have helped me make it this far! I also would like to congratulate all the FY-16 Chief Selects. Remember this WIN-WHATS IMPORTANT NOW. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 04:42pm
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Mark Ferguson
Duty Stations: USS COMTE DE GRASSE, USS SAN JACINTO, NTTC COREY STATION, NSGA NORTHWEST, NSGA NORFOLK, JICPAC HAWAII, GNOC DET NAVNETWARCOM, USS JAMES E WILLIAMS, COMNAVSURFLANT
Comments: Congratulations to all of the other selects! First I would like to thank my wife and the rest of my family for believing in me I could not have done it without you. Secondly I would like to thank all of the mentors, and divisions I have had throughout my career. I am where I am today because of you all, a sincere thank you!
Date: 04:29pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Jennifer Leann Robinson
Duty Stations: USNS Lewis B. Puller
Comments: I wouldn't be where I am today without the countless mentors and Sailors that have helped me along the way.
Date: 04:23pm
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Joshua S. Tanner
Duty Stations: HM-15, HM-14, VP-66, VP-94
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that got me here. Couldn't have done it on my own. Looking forward to this next chapter in my career.
Date: 01:21pm
From: ITC (SEL) (IDW/SW) Troy W. Jones
Duty Stations: CCSG-8, CMS DET SAN ANTONIO, USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), USNS GRASP ( TARS 51), NCTAMS DET PENSACOLA, USS AVENGER (MCM-1)
Comments: I would like to thank ITCS CLYBORNE, ITCS PICK, ITCS SWEEPER, ITCS MAND, GMCS MCLENEDON, ITC (RET) PEREZ, FCCS ELLIS AND ITC ELEFTHERATOS
Date: 12:51pm
From: AWOC (Sel) Edward Clark
Duty Stations: VP-30, VP-5, NATTC Pensacola, VP-26, VP-8
Comments: Congrats to all that were selected. Thank you to all who have helped me reach this milestone!
Date: 12:40pm
From: AWVC(Sel) Lauren J. Faulkner
Duty Stations: Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School; NRD Miami; VQ-2
Comments: Good Luck and have fun to all of us this season!! I'm doing this while pregnant... due date September 16, 2015!! Hoo-yah pinning and possibly giving birth on the same day!
Date: 11:47am
From: LNC(SEL)(SW/AW) Camelis Syncere
Duty Stations: USS WASP (LHD 1) / NLSO NC / USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) / Naval Submarine Support Center NLON / Navy Public Affairs Support Element HQ
Comments: Thank you to my family, my mentors, my divisions past and present that have guided me to where I am today. A special thank you to my mentor and friend LNCM Shannon Charles who always showed me the right way. I am who I am because of all of you. I could never have achieved this distinct honor without your love and guidance.
Date: 07:20am
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Victor Rodriguez-Alvarez
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51, USS San Antonio LPD 17, CSCS Unit Dam Neck, VA, USS Bulkeley DDG 84
Comments: I want to take this opportunity to thank my wife Moraima, my son Victor, my daughter Nicole, my father Victor and my mother Yolanda because without their constant love and support I wouldn't be here today. I also want to congratulate my brothers and sisters from FY 16 class 122! Hooyah 122! I would also like to thank OSCS Manuel Gonzalez ret., FCCS Jonas Irwin, OSC Nick Davis and all the other great Chiefs that have gotten me where I am today.
Date: 04:29am
From: ETC(SEL) Jeremy R Ancell
Duty Stations: USS Normandy, NAB Little Creek, USS Stout, NSSA, USS Bulkeley
Comments: Happy to be here, I would like to thank ETCS Everson, ETC Morgan, ETC Kuwik, ETC Currier, ETC Thomas, AND ETCS Cuttle and all the other great Chiefs that have gotten me where I am today.
Date: 01:27am
From: ADC(sel) Courtenay Wood
Duty Stations: FRCMA DET PAX RIVER/ STRIKE FIGHTER ONE FIVE
Comments: Thanks to all that help me get to this pivotal career milestone. "Don't be a Jellyfish"
Date: 12:37am
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Christian M. Stahl
Duty Stations: USS Howard / US Embassy Athens, GR / NIOC Suitland / USS Bunker Hill
Comments: Thank you to my wife, mentors, division, and friends that have guided me to where I am today. I would not have achieved this goal without all of your help and experience.
Date: 11:20pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Jacob Cremins
Duty Stations: USS Elliot (DD-967), NASNI GEMD, USS Sampson (DDG-102), White House Communications Agency
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow selectees!!! I'm still amazed that I made it. I know I never would have gotten this far without the love and support of my wife and kids. They are the anchor that has kept me steadfast and true.
Date: 10:57pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jay Buchanan
Duty Stations: COMNAVPERSCOM
Comments: I would like to thank my family, Sailors that I have worked with and for as well as the Chiefs that guided me and gave me knowledge along the way. I wouldn't be here without any of them. Looking forward to being a part of the mess!
Date: 10:53pm
From: ITC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jessica L. Garcia
Duty Stations: NRD NASHVILLE
Comments: Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Chiefs, Honorable Chiefs, I always hoped that I would be on the Selection list but didn't know if I ever actually would. I am honored and humbled to have this opportunity. I would like to thank the many leaders, mentors and shipmates that I have served for and with along the way. I wouldn't be here with out them. I would like to thank my husband first, he has always been my biggest supporter. I wouldn't be here without him. I would also like to thank: James Griffaw YNCM (RET) ITCS Chris Britt Jared Bobozien YNC (RET) ITC Tara Mayes ITC Josiah Davis ITCS Jess Eisele LT Tony Davis STSCS Joseph Hanley ITC Heather Lane ET1 Chris Derron Very Respectfully, ITC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jessica L. Garcia
Date: 09:50pm
From: UTC(SCW)(Sel) Thomas K. Oberlies
Duty Stations: CSFE DET Sheppard AFB, TX
Comments: I would like to thank UCCM Thomas Cyre, UCCM Rainwater, CECS Clint Rainey and CUCM Clovis Tennis for having a huge impact on my Naval career. You all made me who I am today. Thank You!
Date: 09:17pm
From: GSEC(SEL) Jenifer Ohiomoba
Duty Stations: USS Mahan, VFA-106, USS Bulkeley, USS Mason
Comments: So thankful to be here! I am truly grateful to all the people who helped me achieve this.
Date: 08:44pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Joshua J. Rothaug
Duty Stations: USS BULKELEY DDG-84; Center for Surface Combat Systems Dam Neck; Expeditionary Strike Group Two; USS SAN JACINTO CG-56
Comments: Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters. Thank you to Warrant Officer Stephen Banks, FCC Joseph Tiller, FCC Michel Boyd, FCC Ken Lilley, ICC Jessica Douglas and everyone else who has mentored me over the years.
Date: 08:38pm
From: MMC (SEL) Jose A Rivera
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40)
Comments: I am so greatfull and want to thank all those who helped me get to this point in my career. I did not get here alone. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 08:37pm
From: LSC(sel) Toni Taylor
Duty Stations: USS EMORY S. LAND
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 08:33pm
From: ITC (Sel) Deon Coleman
Duty Stations: USS Stump, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Fitzgerald, USS Makin Island, COMHELMARSTRKWNGPAC, OPNAV, DIA DET JFCOM
Comments: I enjoy every moment of my life.
Date: 07:34pm
From: ATC(Sel) William Roberts
Duty Stations: VP-5
Comments: I deeply honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer, to be a member of the hallowed fraternity.
Date: 07:13pm
From: MUC (Sel) James Hurd
Duty Stations: USNA
Comments: Congrats Sisters and Brothers! Thank you to my wife Emiko, couldn't have done it without you.
Date: 06:20pm
From: AGC(Sel) Jamaal Campbell
Duty Stations: NOSWC SD
Comments: I feel truly honored and blessed to be selected. I would like to thank all the Chiefs and Sailors that made this possible.
Date: 06:03pm
From: HMC(Sel) EL M AISSA
Duty Stations: SWMI
Comments: "The Best day of my Life." In honor of my father who served in the French Legion and the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who guided me and mentored me to get here. Grateful for my wife and kids (Emma; Amina; Ayah and Ben-Omar). Grateful to this Nation/Country that gave me a fair shot to serve in the world's finest Naval force and to join it's prestigious Mess. El Mostapha Aissa
Date: 05:42pm
From: ENC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Brad Ayling
Duty Stations: USS Carter Hall(LSD-50), COMNAVSURFLANT, MCAST COMMAND USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43)
Comments: I am honored to sign this decklog and I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Date: 03:17pm
From: LNC(Sel) Brenda Martinez-Carr
Duty Stations: USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), PSD NORVA, VRC 30 DET 5, NH JACKSONVILLE, FL, USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), OMC
Comments: I am very humbled to have been selected to be part of the Mess.
Date: 09:39am
From: MMC (Sel) Julian Cristo-Lucero
Duty Stations: USS Blue Ridge, USS Peleliu, SWRMC, USS Bonhome Richard
Comments: I would like to thank the people who got me here
Date: 04:41am
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Steven Galarza
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay CG-53, COMLCSRON ONE, USS Cowpens CG-63, USS John S. McCain DDG-56
Comments: Congrats to all the selectees. I'm very humbled and honored to be selected. Special thanks to all my mentors for helping me get here. MRC William Dawson HTCS Jonathan Greenfield DCCS Ryan Rupp ABHC Robert Fish ABHC Shawn-Patrick Bland DCC Damon Leggins
Date: 02:25am
From: MAC(Sel) Matthew Kull
Duty Stations: USS Simpson FFG 56, NSA Souda Bay Crete Greece, NSU Saratoga Springs NY, USS Boxer LHD 4, USS Sampson DDG 102, White Beach Okinawa Japan
Comments: Looking forward to this new chapter in my Navy career!
Date: 11:37pm
From: HMC (SEL) Jason Cutshaw
Duty Stations: OHSU Pensacola
Comments: We are very humbled and thankful. It is no longer about me. We are here because our Sailors trusted us and excelled because of the help we provided. Our Chiefs saw the potential in us to help Sailors and mentor our junior officers. Now, we need to do the best we can to continue this. Thank you CMDCM(SW) Rachel Watson and HMC Scott Smith for all the support.
Date: 11:12pm
From: PSC(SEL) Stuart Thomas
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command
Comments: I feel truly honored and blessed to be selected. I want to learn as much as I can during this process and be accepted into the mess.
Date: 10:04pm
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Xiomara Speed
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support and love. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all of my present and past mentors. Congratulations to all the selectees.
Date: 10:04pm
From: AWVC(sel) Andrew Malone
Duty Stations: VP-9; VP-4; VP-30
Comments: I am humbled by my selection. There are many people who have guided me throughout my career. I am thankful for my Chiefs, my peers and the Sailors I have had the pleasure to lead, with out them, none of this would have been possible.
Date: 08:50pm
From: HMC(FMF/CAC/SW) (SEL) Roger D. Barnett
Duty Stations: Naval Personnel Command
Comments: I would like to take the opportunity to thank Master Chief Tony Polanco for all the leadership you instilled in me, and Chief Jim Banks for showing me how to effectively implement servant leadership into my style. V/r HMC(FMF/CAC/SW) (Sel)Roger D. Barnett
Date: 08:42pm
From: ATC(Sel) Kyle Adams
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana/USS BATAAN/CNATTU North Island/USS GeorgeWashington/USN Ceremonial Guard
Comments: Happy to join the mess and provide for my family!
Date: 08:16pm
From: MCC(SEL) Justin Webb
Duty Stations: AFN Sasebo, USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8), Naval Base San Diego, COMTHIRDFLT
Comments: Becoming a Chief Petty Officer in the world's greatest Navy is a huge dream come true! I feel so blessed and humbled to be going through this process! I hope to make my family, leadership, mentors and especially my Sailors proud as I prepare for this amazing new chapter in my life! Honor, Courage, Commitment! Navy Chief, Navy Pride! V/r, MCC(SEL) Justin L. Webb
Date: 07:55pm
From: AEC (AW) (SEL) Daniel Shane Self
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command/VQ3/VP5
Comments: I would like to thank AFCM Brumage, AVCM Key, all the other Chiefs that believed in me to this point, and my Sailors for giving me the opportunity to reach this pivotal point in my career.
Date: 07:29pm
From: BMC(sel)(SW) Francisco A Becerra
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Group ONE
Comments: Can't believe I made it!
Date: 07:27pm
From: EMC (sel) (SW) Joselito Ortiz
Duty Stations: USSS GRASP (ARS-51), USS CARTER-HALL (LSD-50), PHNSY & IMF, USS O' KANE (DDG-77)
Comments: On August 5th, I heard EMC (sel) Ortiz called out. This day became one of the greatest days of my military career. I couldn't have done this without the support from my family, friends, and division. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!
Date: 07:22pm
From: OSC (SEL) Cam Notaro
Duty Stations: USS New Orleans(LPD-18), CSCSU Great Lakes, USS Lake Champlain(CG-57)
Comments: The Navy done messed up and made me a chief!!
Date: 06:57pm
From: MAC(SEL) MICHAEL V. PESICKA
Duty Stations: USS O'KANE (DDG 77)
Comments: It is a true honor to have been selected for Chief Petty Officer this year, and I would like to thank my wife, family, past and present chiefs, and mentors for helping me and for guiding me to this milesone of my career.
Date: 06:56pm
From: EMC(SS)(SEL) Joseph Palmer
Duty Stations: NOSC Anchorage, NOSC Phoenix, NOSC Cincinnati, PMT PH, USS Ohio
Comments: Congratulations to those going the the process with me this year. Thank you to the many I have had the good fortune to work with through the years. In particular DCC (SW) Dan Williams for convincing me that making Chief was the right thing to do and providing me with the opportunities to make it happen. And most importantly, thank you to my wife for the support at home to continue the awesome journey.
Date: 06:33pm
From: ABEC(SEL) Roderick C Brown
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S TRUMAN
Comments: I would like to thanks all my mentors and friends that help me get here. I look foward learning and gaining all the knowledge to keep moving forward.
Date: 06:28pm
From: AMC(AW) (SEL) Mathew Sean Hughes
Duty Stations: HSM-74
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has helped me get to this point. but I will only call a few out, AMCS Shankle for teaching pianist and helping me control my temper. AWSCS Cuttehberson for giving me sound advance even though it was not always what I wanted to hear.
Date: 06:10pm
From: ADC (AW)(Sel) Carlos Vasquez
Duty Stations: VP-16, VP-10, FRCSE, VP-30, USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)
Comments: I am humbled by my selection. This could had not been possible without the great mentorship from my Chief's and the Sailors who day in and day out work hard to achieve the mission, also my family for believing and supporting this great journey. Thank You.
Date: 05:56pm
From: ADC (Sel) Elvis Batista
Duty Stations: VP-16
Comments: It's an Honor to be considered worthy of Chief Petty Officer Selection. Still cant believe this is happening
Date: 04:00pm
From: YNC(SEL) Scott Weller
Duty Stations: NETC N7
Comments: I am extremely humbled by my selection and will bring to the mess everything I can. V/r YNC(SEL) Scott M. Weller
Date: 03:05pm
From: AWFC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Lloyd Robertson
Duty Stations: NAF NDW, CVN-68,VR61, VR57, VR59
Comments: I'm humbled to be selected. My eyes are to the future. Thank you to those who had confidence in me. I can only pledge to be "The Chief" and make things better for the Sailors; both professionally and personally.
Date: 02:31pm
From: BMC(SW) (sel) Mary Castillo
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge LHD 3
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single sailors, chain of command, mentors and teachers onboard USS Emory S. Land AS 39(2004-2008), USS Stockdale DDG 106 (2008-2010), CSCSU Great Lakes (2010-2014), USS Kearsarge LHD 3 (2014-present) and all hard charging sailors who inspires me everyday to be the best that I can be.
Date: 01:19pm
From: AOC (sel) Thomas Nascimento
Duty Stations: CV-63, CVN-75, NMC DET KW, CVN-65, CVN-77
Comments: I am looking forward to this great journey, and the honor of serving along side all my future brothers and sisters. It is an absolute honor to help carry on this proud Navy tradition and I am eager to contribute to the Mess, and equally excited to help mentor and mold the future of the Navy. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 12:26pm
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Daniel Counselman
Duty Stations: VQ-3 -Tinker AFB, OK / NAF Misawa, Japan / COMFAIRFWD Atsugi, Japan
Comments: It is such an honor to have been selected for Chief Petty Officer. My goals now are to always remain humble and thankful to all those who help me get here, and to pass on the knowledge and guidance I've received to the Junior Sailors... our Chiefs of the future.
Date: 11:46am
From: AGC(Sel) David A. Bernhard
Duty Stations: CNATTU Keesler AFB, FWC-SD SGOT, NMOPDD PAC
Comments: Greetings, It is an honor and a heavy privilege to be selected into the ranks of the Chiefs Mess. I want to send a special thank you to AGC Dan Thies, AGCS Mike Christman, and AGC(Ret) Brandon Benton. Oh, and don't let me forget the great AGCM Johnny Morales. The list goes on. All mentors to me in many ways. Thanks for pushing and pulling me, even when I was kicking and screaming. I hope to make The Mess a better place. Thank you! V/R, AGC(Sel) David A. Bernhard
Date: 11:38am
From: ATC(Sel) Chris Ressegui
Duty Stations: CNATTU Keesler
Comments: I am extremely proud to have been chosen to prove myself worthy of holding the title of CHIEF! I could not have done it without my mother, father, mentors and great Sailors I have served with. It is truly an honor and I can only hope to live up to the great prestige and tradition that comes with being a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 11:27am
From: AGC(Sel) Leilani T. Rojas
Duty Stations: SGOT/MET Norfolk, FST Stennis Space Center, CNATTU Keesler
Comments: I would like to thank all the leadership who fought for me to make it here. Without leadership believing me and giving me the opportunity to succeed, I would not have been selected. Thank you all for your support!
Date: 11:22am
From: AGC(Sel) Jason Fisher
Duty Stations: Stennis Space Center, Kessler AFB, Fallon NV
Comments: I would just like to thank all the Chiefs and Sailors that made this possible. It's a great honor to be selected. It wouldn't have happened without help from all of you.
Date: 09:02am
From: HMC (SEL) Sheena Hinds
Duty Stations: PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
Comments: I am humbled by my selection. I have been blessed with the leadership of great Chiefs, inspiring Mentors and Sailors who have become family. Starting out as an undesignated deck seaman, I would never have guessed that I would one day reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer. To those who have gone before me, and to those who will come after me, I thank you.
Date: 05:50am
From: CSC(SS)(Sel) Derek Scofield
Duty Stations: USS Virginia SSN 774
Comments: Hooya
Date: 05:23am
From: PSC(SEL)(SW/AW) Contina Brown
Duty Stations: USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG-79)
Comments: I would like to give thanks to God for his faithfulness. I would not be here if it had not been for his grace and mercy, and placing genuine people in my life to help me along the way. My family and friends, for the continued sacrifice and support. My mentors, for your guidance, wisdom, and leadership. Congrats to all the selectees!! PSC(SEL)(SW/AW) Contina L. Brown
Date: 04:28am
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Christopher Michael Barth
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme Richard
Comments: I would like to thank AOC Steve Day and AOC Shawn McNamer.
Date: 02:29am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) TanJyiya Pledger
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco/USS Vicksburg(CG-69)/USS John S McCain(DDG-56)/NRD Miami/USS Mitscher(DDG-57)
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife for her support throughout my career. She was there when I signed my contract to enlist and will be the one to pin me. She keep me focused and motivated. I would also like to thank all the Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that I worked for that guided me and pushed me to achieve this milestone. FCCS Campisi, FCCS Dominguez, FCCS Duran, ETCS Sawyer, FCC Criswell, FCC(Ret) Van Haren, NCC Schaufele, NCC Jaco, and CW02 Woods; you have all been inspirations and true mentors. Thank you so much for all your help.
Date: 02:29am
From: ETC(SS/IDW)(SEL) William Auer
Duty Stations: NCTSCU DET FF; USS MICHIGAN SSGN 727
Comments: I am thankful for this honor and thank those who have guided me to success. I also thank my family for their support and their unwaivering devotion.
Date: 02:13am
From: NDC (DSW/SW/AW) (SEL) Joshua Amberger
Duty Stations: Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One
Comments: I want to show my appreciation and thank my family for there continuous support throughout my career, as well as every single person I've worked with or for since the day I stepped onto that bus. I've tried to learn something from everyone, good or bad, and its all culminated to this point. Thank you and HOOYAH!
Date: 12:15am
From: AGC(Sel)(IDW/AW/SW) David Mullis
Duty Stations: NAFD SEMBACH,SGOT FALLON,CNATTU KEESLER
Comments: I am honored to have been chosen and will give my all to honor my mentors and my shipmates who have given me this chance.
Date: 12:10am
From: MMC (SW/AW)(SEL) Louis Savoy
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco
Comments: Would like to thank my family also past and present chiefs in my career for getting me here it is an honor
Date: 12:08am
From: AOC(Sel)(AW/SW) Joshua Silva
Duty Stations: VFA-105, NMC DET LEMOORE, VFA-94, NRD SAN FRANCISCO
Comments: I couldn't of done this without the support of my family and friends. Thanks to all my shipmates that drove me to be better and the ones that helped me get here.
Date: 12:00am
From: MMC (SEL) (SS) Christopher PIETRZYKOWSKI
Duty Stations: NRD SAN FRANCISCO
Comments: I would like to personally thank my family and all who have guided and assisted me throughout my career. I would not be in this amazing position without the great mentors I have been blessed to have.
Date: 11:54pm
From: GSEC (SW) (SEL) CUTHBERT KELVIN MATTHEWS
Duty Stations: USS HOWARD (DDG83)
Comments: Thanks to all who supported me and help me stay focus through the years. This would not be possible without you.
Date: 11:48pm
From: ENC (sel) Eddy V Figueroa
Duty Stations: Naval Station San Diego
Comments: First of all, i thanks God for everythin. And my wife Cinthia for being there to support me at all time. There are so many great sailor that guide me to where i am now. Some of them are Don holmes, ENCS Carson, ENCS Dephangher and many more. Thanks your your help and support.
Date: 11:02pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Erik Larsen
Duty Stations: USS Taylor/ NRD Michigan/ USS Princeton/ Navperscom
Comments: Thank you to OSCM Brian Porter for driving me as a junior sailor, thank you to the crew of the USS Princeton, without the trust that was given to me as an LPO to lead a division I would not be here today. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10:59pm
From: AZC (Sel) Anishia Whitely
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command
Comments: Seeing my name on the list of FY 16 CPO Selectees was one of the best days of my life! I wouldn't be here without the support of my family and of course all the Chief's who have me tired me for the past 12 years. Congrats to all!
Date: 10:28pm
From: CSC(SW) (SEL) Jermaine Strand
Duty Stations: USS Nimitz(CVN68)
Comments: I would like to thank all those who have helped me get to this point in my career, including but not limiting all my supply family all over the world and immediate family.
Date: 10:25pm
From: PSC(FMF)(SEL) Tiffany Reynoso
Duty Stations: COMNAVPERSCOM
Comments: I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has ever taken their time to mentor me and make me the sailor I am today. I could not have done it without all of the support that has been given to me the past 10 years. Everything I do is for my daughter but also for the Sailors that I have and will serve with. I still can't believe that I have been selected but I know this is just the beginning of more great things to come and I look forward to learning more and more day in and day out from those I serve with in the mess and those I am honored to serve for, both junior and senior.
Date: 10:17pm
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Natalia Bedoya
Duty Stations: COMNAVPERSCOM
Comments: i will not be where I am today if it wasn't for my family. They have always supported my decisions. Also not only mentors who have guided me but my Junior Sailors as well
Date: 10:15pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Hamilton Smith
Duty Stations: NRD New Orleans
Comments: I would like to thank Weapons Department on the USS Carl Vinson, because without your support I wouldn't be here today. I also would to give a special thanks to my family with all they put up with and helping study for the exam and taking the time to put aside their wants and needs to make sure I had everything I needed.
Date: 08:58pm
From: CEC(Sel)(IDW/SCW) Giovanni Marquez
Duty Stations: NCTS SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who helped me achive this milestone in my Navy career especially to my family with their undying support and sacrifices. Very Respectfully, CEC(Sel)(IDW/SCW) Marquez
Date: 08:45pm
From: GMC(Sel) Michael Rebhan
Duty Stations: FFG-57/NSWG-1 LOGSUPPU/NAVAL PERSONNEL COMMAND
Comments: Thank to all my family and mentors for helping me get to this prestigious point in my career.
Date: 08:32pm
From: ETC(SEL) James Brown
Duty Stations: LHD 7 USS IWO JIMA
Comments: Thanks to everyone who got me here and I am honored to be a part of a a great mess.
Date: 08:19pm
From: AGC(AW/IDW/SW)(Sel) Kirk J. Hying
Duty Stations: CNATTU Keesler
Comments: I just want to say thanks to my mentors for guiding me and trusting me. AGCM Morales, AGCM Santos, AGCS Doss, and AGC Gonzalez. Very Respectfully, AGC(AW/IDW/SW)(Sel) Kirk Hying.
Date: 08:14pm
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) Bryan M Tanzillo
Duty Stations: 1st Marine Division
Comments: I want to Thank CMC Anderson, CMC Patawran, Master Chief Shrader, Master Chief Bradberry, Master Chief Insigna, Senior Chief Cromer,senior Chief Polley Senior, Chief Torrez,Senior Chief Telles, Chief Clayton, Chief Wood, Chief Toston, Chief Pachco, Chief Tran, Chief Deguzman, Chief Arucan. Most of all my Wife Olivia Tanzillo.
Date: 06:12pm
From: MMC(Sel) Kenneth Daniel Posey
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I wouldn't have been here if it weren't for my sailors working hard and guidance from my Chiefs! Thank you for everything.
Date: 05:37pm
From: NCC(SW/AW) (Sel) John Davis
Duty Stations: VS-41, VAW-112, MALS-24, USS RENTZ, USS SPRUANCE, BUPERS-3
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support and understanding over the past 14 years. I would also like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have encouraged, supported, and trained me, especially CMDCM Crisafulli, CMDCM Williams, and CMDCM De La Cruz.
Date: 05:26pm
From: YNC(Sel) Jessica M. Ellerbe
Duty Stations: CCSG-1/ SURFLANT/ LHD CLASSRON/ EODMU TWO
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my family for all of your continuing support. To my Navy family, thank you to all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have affected my life and career, I wouldn’t be here without you. Last, I want to thank all the sailors that have allowed me to guide them, motivate them and help them succeeded; you too have helped mold my journey.
Date: 05:22pm
From: MAC (Sel) Scott Chilko
Duty Stations: CNRSE
Comments: Proud to be part of the hallowed Fraternity. Thanks to all who helped me along the way. ANCHOR UP
Date: 05:21pm
From: YNC(SW/EXW) (Sel) Brian Lee
Duty Stations: ODR, U.S. Embassy Costa Rica; Standing NATO Maritime Group Two; HQ USEUCOM; JSOC; SHAPE; HSV2 SWIFT; USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs (active and retired) and the Sailors who I've been fortunate enough to work with for shaping me into who I am professionally!
Date: 05:21pm
From: YNC(sel) Lisa Debouse
Duty Stations: NAVMEDEXPSUPCOM
Comments: I'm glad my process is finally starting.
Date: 05:04pm
From: ABEC(SEL) (AW/SW) Adam Arthur Aguilar
Duty Stations: Nrd San Francisco
Comments: I would first like to Thank my family from the bottom of my heart. They are truly my rock. BOS'N Abbey and BOS'N Longwell. Their time served on USS Nimitz directly influenced and guided me into the right direction. Thank you so much for your knowledge and support.
Date: 04:25pm
From: HMC(SEL) Rudy Contreras
Duty Stations: 1st Marine Division
Comments: I wouldn't be here today without the leadership and guidance passed down from my mentors. Family and Sailors have made this all possible and I look forward to receiving knowledge from the genuines during Phase II.
Date: 03:45pm
From: AWRC (Sel) Tanner Suman
Duty Stations: HSM-40, HSM-51, HSM-74
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees! Special thank you for helping me get here: AWRCM Dave Crossan AWRCM Bruce Hinschberger AWRCS Ken Smith Ret. AWRCS Gerald Day AWRCS Matt McOmber AWRCS Shane Weaver AWRC Mark Compton AWRC Christopher Anton AWRC Brad Davis AWRC Mike Skinner AWRC Tim Lemmerman AWRC James Pyle AWRC Will Russell AWRC Cody Berg AWSC Jeremy House
Date: 03:38pm
From: AWRC (NAC/AW) (Sel) Timothy D. Yaukey
Duty Stations: HSL-48, 37, 46 and SRSS Jacksonville FL
Comments: Thank you for your mentorship and trust over the past six years. I'm looking forward to six more, as part of the Mess!
Date: 03:02pm
From: HMC(Sel) JOHNNY SIEGERT
Duty Stations: 1ST MARINES 5TH REGIMENT
Comments: Why I was selected to the Rank of Chief is do to the biggest support of my FAMILY. MY wife who has been with me through the 15 years of service of deployments and schools. She is the foundation of our marriage and the other half to my soul. My boys who waited patiently for me to return home from work and or deployment driving momma crazy. I am thankful that I can share this moment with their love and support, this makes it that more special to me. My Father in Law who I was hoping to be here when I made Chief SKMC Andrews, Gary (R.I.P) 15 APRIL 2015. You will always be remembered DAD! Love you and hope I made you proud!!!! This could not be possible either with out all the prior Chiefs who has influenced me to become greater at the job I do.. Thank you Chief Pruett, Chief Stewart, Chief Smith and the many other Chiefs who I have crossed paths and made a difference in my life. Also all the officers who helped me along the way!! Thank you and your family for support. Last I will never forget the junior sailors that I lead and touched their lives as much as they have touched mine. I will take all the info and wisdom that I watched and learn from them and keep putting their career first. If it was not for them then we would not have a Greater Navy than we have now. V/r HMC(Sel) Siegert, Johnny
Date: 02:51pm
From: FCC (Sel) Matthew Timothy Usina
Duty Stations: ATRC, Dahlgren, VA
Comments: The most humbling and happiest time of my career, I owe this selection to the hard work and dedication of the men and women I served with on BARRY. The following CPO's have been direct influences: FCCS Jeremy Yeske FCCS Kim Williams FCCM (ret.) Dan Nichols ETCS (ret.) Dave Jackel FCC (ret.) Bob Quail Thank you to all who have served with me. I may never have been selected without you.
Date: 02:39pm
From: HMC(SEL)(FMF/EXW) Barryon D Starks
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron THREE
Comments: Thank you to my wife, family, friends, Shipmates and Marines who supported me and prayed for me to get here. Very Blessed
Date: 02:32pm
From: QMC(SEL) (SW) Peter Hill
Duty Stations: USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, USS SHILOH, USS PELELIU, USS GETTYSBURG.
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME GET HERE. IT IS STILL CHALLENGING AND I AM EXCITED TO BECOME PART OF THE CHIEF'S MESS!!! AS A TEAM WE CAN DO ANTHING.
Date: 02:09pm
From: MMC(SEL) Fernando Salgadogomez
Duty Stations: USS DENVER LPD-9, CNE GREAT LAKES, USS BOXER LHD-4
Comments: Thank you all that have helped me and guided me in my path. Sometimes we just have to wait for our turn to come up. Congratulations to everyone that made it and hope to see you on the deckplates.
Date: 02:04pm
From: AWRC(NAC/AW/SW) (SEL) Matt Jirrels
Duty Stations: HSL-42, HSMWSL, HSL-44/HSM-74, HSM-40
Comments: We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the loving support of my beautiful wife Katie! Also, the invaluable mentorship and support of my Chiefs and Sailors along the way made this possible!
Date: 12:08pm
From: PSC(SEL) Mishell Brownlee
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: I would like to thank everyone for their continuous support and believing in me.
Date: 09:12am
From: AMC(Sel)(AW) Jordan Rose
Duty Stations: VAQ136/NRD DENVER/VAQ133/VAQ129
Comments: I would not be here if it wasn't for my family's unwavering support, my Chiefs perseverance to guide me, and my Sailor's blood sweat and tears. A million thank yous to all!!
Date: 08:17am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Wayne E. Whalen
Duty Stations: USS STETHEM DDG63
Comments: Thank You for the Trust.
Date: 07:51am
From: ABHC(Sel) Cindy Hayes
Duty Stations: USS KEARSARGE LHD3
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME GET HERE TO THIS POINT, IT IS YET CHALLENGING AND I AM OVERLY EXCITED TO BECOME PART OF THE CHIEF'S MESS!!! AS A TEAM WE ARE ONE! NAVY CHIEF!! NAVY PRIDE!! Very Respectfully, ABHC (Sel) Cindy Hayes USS Kearsarge LHD3
Date: 02:24am
From: CSC(SEL) Ian C Leal
Duty Stations: DDG63, SUBASE PT LOMA,LPD8,Lemoore,LHA6
Comments: Without my wife's support, I would've gotten out back in 2002. Thanks to her, my Leadership, and lets not forget, our junior Sailors throught the years. Glad to be part of the Mess.
Date: 12:40am
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) HIROSHI C. NIOSCO
Duty Stations: USS JOHN PAUL JONES/USS WAYNE E. MEYER/ PHNSY AND IMF
Comments: i am so honored and excited to be a part of worlds greatest navy chief petty officer mess!!! Hoyaaaah Top Flight GS!!!
Date: 12:31am
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Rose M.Thibodeaux
Duty Stations: Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka Japan
Comments: Thank you to everyone that has played a part in me making it this far. There is just to many to name , but just know that everything was greatly appreciated. Congratulations to everyone that was selected.
Date: 12:28am
From: NCC (SEL) Raul Villafana
Duty Stations: USS Constellation USS Tarawa NRD Los Angeles NRD San Diedo NRD ST louis
Comments: Its a privilege and Honor to be serving my country and now if all goes well I've accomplished my dream to be a Chief Petty Officer. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 12:06am
From: MMC(SEL) Christopher Gatlin
Duty Stations: USS Henry M. Jackson(B), NFAS, USS Michigan(B)
Comments: Thanks to all that have gotten me here.
Date: 12:04am
From: ACC(Sel) Erwin Sinsay
Duty Stations: Naval Base Coronado
Comments: It has been a great learning experience thus far. I would like to take this opportunity to thanks everyone who guided and help me get this far on my navy career.
Date: 12:02am
From: MCC (EXW/NAO/AW/SW) (SEL) Joan Jennings
Duty Stations: Fleet Combat Camera Pacific
Comments: Excited to sign onto goatlocker
Date: 12:00am
From: ITC (sel) April Simon
Duty Stations: PSDNI, USS San Diego, NCTS sd, USS Mustin, VAW 112
Comments: I'm so grateful to have made it to this point in my career. I would first like to thank my family for all their support and encouragement. I would also like to thank ITCS Rodriguez for always having faith in me and pushing me to be more. PSC O'Campo for guiding me this last year and having my back. My sailors, deserve all the credit. They are great and I can't wait to lead them more. I've been lucky to have some pretty amazing chief leadership throughout my career, I hope I will be able to make everyone proud.
Date: 11:59pm
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) JOSE M HUERTA
Duty Stations: NAVBASE CORONADO, USS C-VILLE, CSFE DET SHEPPARD, NAVSTA INGLESIDE
Comments: It's an honor to have been selected.
Date: 11:54pm
From: NCC (SEL) WILLIAM CURRIE
Duty Stations: NRD PHOENIX
Comments: I first would like to thank GOD for this blessing - prayers do work. In addition, I would like to say thanks to my Family, the Sailors who have allowed me to lead them, and my Mentors who have guided me, chewed me out, counseled me, and then picked me up!
Date: 11:54pm
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) BRYON ERIC ALLEN
Duty Stations: NAVAL BASE CORONADO
Comments: CONGRATS SELECTEES... HONORED TO BE SELECTED WITH YOU ALL IN FORWARDING THE SUCCESSFUL PROGRESSION OF THE WORLD'S FINEST ORGANIZATION. WISHING THE BEST THROUGH THE SEASON!! V/R, MAC(Sel)(SW/AW) ALLEN
Date: 11:25pm
From: BMC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Peter Whitaker
Duty Stations: USS Kauffman (FFG 59), MDSU 2, USS Arlington (LPD 24)
Comments: Goat Locker Thanks for the add Chiefs Mess. I am looking forward to this new life as a Chief. I couldn't have made it this far with out all of the help from my seniors and juniors. V/r Chief(SEL) Whitaker
Date: 10:30pm
From: PRC (Sel) Elton Kaler
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana SeaOpdet, NAWCAD Patuxent River, FRCNW SeaOpdet, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: So many people I want to thank for helping me get to where I am today, for starters: PRC Edgeman (Ret) - I failed out of Rescue Swimmer School and he told me to hold my head up and use that as motivation. Because he took time out to talk to me I chose to become a PR. ADC Hill (Ret) - Onboard the USS John F. Kennedy I was a troubled Third Class, He gave me guidance and molded me into a more rounded Sailor. AMEC Shipman (Ret) - Made it a point for my team to never do as I say not as I do. PRCS Worrell - Ensured that I understood deckplate leadership and how to spot troubled Sailors. PRCM Wilmot - Put me in positions to challenge and prepare me for chief. Also: PRCS Fitzgerald AMCS Szocki AMEC Harris PRC Mooney PRC Arnold AMEC Dauphin PRC Alexander PRC Clark PRC Garza Last but not least, I have to thank my wife, Catherine. I would not have been selected if it was not for her support and pushing me to grow up a little. I have had a great career with many mentors, it is very difficult to name everyone that I want to. I will call them when I get a chance.
Date: 10:30pm
From: HMC (SEL) Jerry Lee Wagner
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Beaufort/MCRD Parris Island
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors who's hard work and dedication has led me to this point in my career. Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who have mentored me on my journey to Chief Petty Officer. Most of all thank you to my family who have dealt with deployments, long hours and the current trials of transition....I love you!
Date: 10:10pm
From: ISC(IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Dan Caywood
Duty Stations: USS PELELIU, CSFTP, ESG-5, JIOC
Comments: Selected and proud.
Date: 09:15pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Robert Churilla
Duty Stations: USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37), USS O'KANE (DDG-77), CSCS Unit Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you goatlocker.org for providing this awesome website and thank you to everyone who helped me get here. Here's a few who've guided me: FCCS(SW)(Ret.) Lon Walters GMC(SW)(Ret.) Derek Pisani FCCS(SW) William Ball FCC(SW/AW)(Ret.) Rodger Hanson FCC(SW) Rito Baca GMCS(SW) Louis Johnson FCCS(SW) Gabriel Delgado FCC(SW) Joseph Moody FCC(SW/AW) Bryan Duncan ETC(SW) Jimmy Reed There are MANY more names I could add to this list, but I'll keep it short!
Date: 09:15pm
From: AOC(Sel) (AW/SW) Victoria Brown
Duty Stations: NBC
Comments: I am blessed to have been one of the chosen few. It is everyone who's paths that I have crossed both good and bad that have got me here today. Thank you.
Date: 08:48pm
From: BMC (SEL) Jeffery Butler
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme, NS Mayport, USS Nashville, RTC, USS Germantown
Comments: I like to thank everyone that has helped me on this journey and the USS Germantown for all the support.
Date: 08:09pm
From: FCC(SEL) T. Cody Preston
Duty Stations: DDG54/CG66/CSCSU GLAKES
Comments: I am honored to have been selected.
Date: 07:50pm
From: PSC (Sel) Marcus Hall
Duty Stations: NRD NASHVILLE, USS BARRY DDG 52, USS WINSTON S, CHURCHILL DDG 81, RTC GREAT LAKE, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY CV67, PSD PENSACOLA, USS REUBEN JAMES FFG 57
Comments: It's a honor and privilege to be select as a Chief Petty Officer in the world's Finest Navy!! I am also humble to have had all my leaders that lead me in this direction and helping me reach this milestone in my Naval Career. I am now looking for all the challenges that the role of a Chief Petty Officer will bring.
Date: 07:34pm
From: ITC(SEL) Jason Anderson
Duty Stations: NAVNETWARCOM, USS THACH, CNRSW, USS HOWARD, NCTAMS PAC DET OAHU, USS EISENHOWER
Comments: Preparing to retire and picked it up. I could never have succeeded without the support from my wife. Thanks to all those who taught me the right (and wrong) ways to lead the troops.
Date: 06:43pm
From: YNC(Sel) Jesse Berkhoudt
Duty Stations: USS JASON DUNHAM
Comments: Happy to be here!
Date: 06:32pm
From: ATC(SEL) Sean Lindsey
Duty Stations: AIMD JAX, FL / AIMD Diego Garcia / CVN69 / FRC Northwest / CVN71 / NRD Nashville
Comments: I am proud to have been selected.
Date: 06:22pm
From: ENC (SEL) Derek Robinson
Duty Stations: USS Cowpens CG63, NOSC Newport RI, USS Stockdale DDG106, USS Decatur DDG73
Comments: I want to make a post to thank several people in my career for giving me proper guidance in helping me get selected for Chief. ENCS (SW) Michael Depangher, GSCS (SW) Norman Jimenez, EMC (SW/AW/EXW) Mohammed Khorshed, GSCS (SW) Rick Tamayo, EMC (SW/AW) Henry Velasco, EMC(SW) Wesley Huizenga, GSEC (SW) Enrico Cayuga, MMCM (SW/AW) Robert Briggs, ENCS (SW/EX) Richard Padilla, and many more.
Date: 06:06pm
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Thurston Collins
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), PHNSY & IMF, USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN-75), NPTU BALLSTON SPA, NNPTC GOOSE CREEK
Comments: I would like to humbly thank everyone who has been a positive influence in my life for the past 15 years. Most notably my amazing wife Jacquelyn and son Cale. Additionally, to the great sailors to whom supported me always and to the multitued of Navy Chiefs who saw potential in me and helped keep me moving in the right direction, thank you!
Date: 05:52pm
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) Eber Barraza
Duty Stations: USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58)
Comments: Would like to thank the following people for getting me to this point in my career. Chief Johnson Senior Chief Mike Vira Command Master Chief Ray Charest
Date: 05:00pm
From: YNC(SW/AW) (SEL) TARLISHA R. RAMOS
Duty Stations: NCIS STAAT LANT
Comments: I'm so excited to be selected!!!
Date: 04:59pm
From: YNC(SEL) April Falls
Duty Stations: TACRON 21
Comments: I'm happy to have been selected!!!
Date: 04:46pm
From: ABHC(sel) Nathan D. McIntosh
Duty Stations: LHD-2, CVN-73, CVN-76, CNATTU Lemoore
Comments: I am honored to be able to sign this deck log.
Date: 04:18pm
From: BMC(sel) Jesse L. Lawrence
Duty Stations: USS Hopper DDG-70, previous MARMC, USS Mason DDG-87, USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51, Port Ops Kings Bay GA, USS LaSalle AGF-3
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and my kids first off. i would also like to thank BMCS Antoine, BMCM Roth, BMCM Miller, BMC Combs, these are the people i have tried to emulate as i grew up in this Navy. thank you for all the advice and lessons you have given me along the way. Also to those who I had the pleasure of leading i would like to say thank you.
Date: 04:16pm
From: HMC(Sel) Maria E. Roberts
Duty Stations: NMTSC JBSA TX
Comments: Looking forward to benefit from this forum...
Date: 04:08pm
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) CHRISTIAN PADILLA
Duty Stations: ACU-5, USS PRINCETON (CG 59), COMNAVAIRPAC, USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8), USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), NAVAL STATION ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR, USS BRISCOE (DD 977), FLEET ACTIVITIES, SASEBO, JAPAN
Comments: Honored to have been selected!
Date: 03:35pm
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Brown
Duty Stations: CVN-75, MARCC, DDG-87, CSCS DET EAST, CVN-77
Comments: It's been my career goal to become selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I am so glad to have been influenced by the following people in my life: HMCM(Ret) John Brown My mom, Terri Brown CMDCM David Carter ETCS Jimmy Ruthven My wife, Tara My kids, Justin and Erin. I look forward to continuing my career as a CPO in the greatest Navy in the world!
Date: 01:36pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(Sel) Kimberly Raymond
Duty Stations: Current: Naval Medical Center San Diego Previous: Presidential Ceremonial Guard, NOPF Damneck, COMSECONDFLT, USS MASON DDG-87, NCMS Det San Antonio, and USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)
Comments: I would like to take the time to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have taken the time to mentor me and give me advice. All your words have been very helpful and put to use in some way! Again, Thank you and I am extremely excited about making Chief!
Date: 01:24pm
From: HMC(FMF) (SEL) Edwin Rodriguez
Duty Stations: NHC Annapolis/NMTSC, TX/ 2d Medical BN/NH Corpus Christi, TX
Comments: It has been a long journey getting here, but I have been helped along the way by some outstanding Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs. I also want to thank all the Lab Techs and Corpsman that I have had the pleasure of serving with. And of course my family whom have supported me through my Naval Career. Thank you all!
Date: 01:06pm
From: UTC(SCW)(SEL) William Jonathan Dean
Duty Stations: NRD NASHVILLE
Comments: I'd like to thank UCCM Carpenter, BUCS Epstein, UTC Coyle, BUCS Johnson (Ret), CW03 Yobs (Ret), NCCS Jorgensen, AWRCS Thorngate, UTC Meyers, BUCS Elyea, UCCM Hall, NCC Le, UTC Penney, Alan Thomas and many more plus my family and Sailors for affording me the honor and privilege to be here today.
Date: 12:38pm
From: OSC(SEL) Torian Parker
Duty Stations: CVN-75/CVN-77/CSCSU DAM NECK/DDG-80
Comments: I am really excited and privileged to be apart of history. A organization of elite leaders from past and present.
Date: 11:42am
From: NCC (SEL) James Bradley
Duty Stations: NRD Nashville, previous duty stations: NRD Raleigh, NRD Michigan, HC-6
Comments: Im grateful for the experiences that I have learned thus far. I thank those who have supported me throughout my time in the navy.
Date: 11:24am
From: ITC(SW/EXW/IDW)(SEL) John Shubert
Duty Stations: USS RUSHMORE; CID UNIT San Diego; CJSOAD-AP Balad, Iraq; USS GRIDLEY; USNS CORONADO
Comments: Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs, ITC(SEL) John Shubert checking in. I'd like to thank the following for the mentorship, guidance, and support. ETC(RET) Jason Hankin ITC Jon Hartt ITC Lawrence Zeller GSEC Warren Walston ITCS Shamar Bass ITCS Tasha Pegram FCCS Tony Houchin And finally, to my beautiful wife, I love you and could not have made this happen without you. You are my guiding light and the love of my life. Very Respectfully, ITC(SW/EXW/IDW)(SEL) John Shubert
Date: 11:21am
From: NCC (SCW) (SEL) Stephen Brewer
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NRD CHICAGO, NMCB 11, NRD NASHVILLE
Comments: I want to thank all the leaders and service members I have met along the way that have helped me grow and succeed and get to this point in my Naval Career. I want to thank the great Master Chief's, Senior Chief's and Chief's that have guided me and inspired me to work hard and Stay Navy. It truly has been a outstanding experience!! Thank you all!!
Date: 11:15am
From: HMC(SEL) Douglas Herbert
Duty Stations: 1st Dental Battalion, EMFK-Juliet Det., USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), NHC Annapolis
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that developed me into the Sailor I am today. I humbly say thank you and I will not let you down.
Date: 10:45am
From: AOC(SEL) Blake Beabout
Duty Stations: LHA-3/NEGB GTMO/HSC-23/HSCWSP/HSC-25/LHD-7
Comments: I am just glad to be here and I am glad that I have the oppertunity to experience this.
Date: 10:44am
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Eric Bolorin
Duty Stations: SWOSU Great Lakes Illinois
Comments: Thanks.
Date: 10:10am
From: BMC (SW / AW) (SEL) JAMES R. TORREZ
Duty Stations: NTTC LACKLAND AFB
Comments: I want to start by thanking my Wife and kids for all the support and encouragement they have given me. I also want to thank all the Chiefs I have served with who helped me get to where I am now.
Date: 09:23am
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) William Purhamus
Duty Stations: USS JASON DUNHAM (DDG 109)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my sailors for allowing my to lead them. I also would like to thank my wife for always being by my side, and allowing my to pursue my career. If it wasnt for her....i definitely wouldnt be here. I look forward to the challenges that await me. HOOYA DC!!!
Date: 08:16am
From: BMC(Sel) Leon Simmons
Duty Stations: USS Rentz, USS Germantown, USS Porter
Comments: Proud to be selected.
Date: 05:33am
From: HMC (AW/ NAC) (SEL) Jessica Guzman
Duty Stations: EMF Dallas One HQ
Comments: It is with a great honor and feeling of pride that I begin with thanking my parents and family for their continued support and patience over the course of my career. I love you all. To my #1 mentor, dad, and Chief, thank you for being my rock, and for pushing me forward through the ups and downs. Thank you for always knowing what to say and when to say it! I love you dad. A sincere Thank You to the CPO Mess of JRB Ft. Worth, including the retired CPO's from VR-59 and NOSC Forth Worth, you know who you are, thank you for helping me stay the course. To my EMF CPO family, you have become a very intricate part of my life. I am honored and humbled to have had your guidance direct the path that has led me to this point. To my fellow Sailors I have had to pleasure of working with side by side, you all were the driving force. I would not have been able to obtain being selected if it had not been for each of you. I am honored to be your humble servant and accept the responsibility to serve you with dignity, respect and confidence!
Date: 03:04am
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Matthew D. Joy
Duty Stations: USS Maine (Blue)
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Genuines that have poked and prodded me with the skill of master sculptors, effortlessly guiding me toward the forthcoming responsibility and allowing me to join them in their steady strain on positive change.
Date: 02:25am
From: ENC(SW/EXW/AW)(SEL) Amador Tovar Jr.
Duty Stations: Assault Craft Unit One
Comments: I would like to thank all those Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's past and present for your time, unwavering support and continued guidance. I would not be here today if it wasn't for them. Also want to thank my wife for always standing by my side.
Date: 01:14am
From: ADC (AW) (Sel) Rafael Vasquez
Duty Stations: VP-47, FRCSW DET Point Mugu, HSL 51, VMFAT 101
Comments: First of all I want to thank my wife for putting up with this life style. I also want to thank God, Family, and all Sailors for getting me to this point in my life. I am thankful for all the mentors I had so far in my career. Chief Danger Escobar one of the biggest influences when comes to my naval career.
Date: 12:22am
From: AOC (SEL) Chyienne J. Barksdale
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: Very thankful for all the leaders who have guided me in my career and taught me early that taking care of your sailors is vital to any part of your career and not just when trying to be selected for Chief. Thanks to them I am humbled to be able to join the mess this year.
Date: 11:15pm
From: ENC(SW) (Sel) Stephen Ray Payton
Duty Stations: PCU Gerald R Ford, SWOS Great Lakes, USS McClusky (FFG-41), NOSC Akron/Buffalo, ACU-2 Cleveland/Buffalo
Comments: After 21 years of total Navy service (current active and reserve time), I am proud to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Also I remain humbled in the fact that I was given this opportunity to continue to serve the Navy and all of the Sailors that make it the world's finest. First of all, thank you to God and my family that keep me grounded and steadfast in my direction. Secondly, and as important, thank you to all of the Chiefs, past and present, that have had and continue to have an everlasting influence throughout my career. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!
Date: 09:59pm
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) MARIETTA L. BALBUENA
Duty Stations: PSD NASNI, USS BONHOMME RICHARD, PSD AFLOAT WEST, CSG 1, RLSO SW, HSC 15
Comments: Thank you for my husband Jose and kid, Angelica, Janelle and Melody, for all the support you guys gave me. To all the Sailors in the command I've been to, you know you guys played an important role and part of the reason I got this far. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 09:57pm
From: SOC (SEL) Joe Dawson
Duty Stations: ST7
Comments: Thanx
Date: 09:57pm
From: HMC(sel) Eric Gregory
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: I've been waiting a long time to be able to do this. I look forward to learning from everyone.
Date: 09:18pm
From: MAC(SEL) Wilbert Baas
Duty Stations: VQ-3 Det Offutt AFB Nebraska
Comments: First I would like to thank my wife Mika. Without her support, this dream could not have come true. Second is my father Jerry. His work ethic and dedication to his family has propelled me to this achievement. Third is MACS(SW/EXW/AW) Christopher Manning, without his guidance I never would have made it here. Lastly I would like to thank MA1(Ret) Alan Bootes. He gave me my first shot as a leader as a MA2 and that open the doors for me. Thank you all for what you have sacrifice and done for me
Date: 09:14pm
From: FCC(SEL) Ezekiel Ramirez
Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush and NSWC PHD
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with this lifetime achievement and always reminding me to "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23. Second, I would like to thank my beautiful and wonderful wife Kristine for supporting me through all the time away and giving me that agape kind of love. Third, I want to thank all the Sailors who I have worked with for making me who I am today in the Navy, especially Senior Chief Britton and Senior Chief Payne. Last but not least, I want to thank Senior Chief Ramirez (RET.) for not only being my father but being my hero.
Date: 08:54pm
From: HTC(SW/AW) (SEL) Douglas Sackett
Duty Stations: USS RAMAGE DDG-61 JAN 2015-current, ACU-4 2011-2015, USS BATAAN LHD-5 2008-2011, ACU-2, 2004-2011, SIMA(NORVA) 2002-2004.
Comments: This is the greatest day of my life. I cant thank everyone by name that put me here, the list is to long. HTC (RET) Steve Benos and HTC Cory Pate, my mentors and friends, without your guidence and continual riding of my ass I never would have never made it this far. Steve, you taught me what a leader is and should be, you never eased up, but I always new I could go to you anytime for anything. Cory, you taught me alot about being an HT, and how to be a hardass when I have to be. You never pulled any punches. Most important of all, it was the Sailors that got me here. Without thier hard work, dedication, late nights, the early mornings after the late nights. Did you bit@# yes, did you complain? all the freakin time. Did you always get the job done? hell yes you did. You all made me look good. Thank you all
Date: 08:40pm
From: ETC(SEL) Robert G Click
Duty Stations: TTF Kingsbay, GA
Comments: No comment
Date: 08:21pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Carl Hawkins
Duty Stations: USS RAMAGE, USS CARNEY, NBHC KEY WEST, SARP JACKSONVILLE
Comments: First off I want to thank God and the provisions he has made to guide me to this point. I pray for His strength and guidance as I trasverse through this season. There are way too many Geunine Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Masters Chiefs to list, as so many have helped shape me into the man that I am today. Thank you all and may God bless all of us who are going through the season. CHIEF'S PRIDE! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 07:03pm
From: CSC(Sel) Danalyn Foster
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN ,USS IWO JIMA AND NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO
Comments: Congrats all selectees!!!! Thanking god for blessing to get to this point. I would like to thank everyone that have a hand in helping to shape and guide throughout my career.
Date: 06:52pm
From: FCC(SW) (SEL) Guillermo Soto
Duty Stations: USS John F Kennedy (CV-67), CSCS DET GLAKES, LCS SUW DET TWO
Comments: I would like to thank my family and all those who have served with me to get me where I am today.
Date: 06:14pm
From: QMC (sel) Jeremy Peacock
Duty Stations: USS oak hill, transient personnel unit Norfolk, USS Arlington
Comments: Happy to be here.
Date: 04:12pm
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Ryan Kerley
Duty Stations: HSM-46
Comments: I just want to thank everyone that has helped me get to where I am at today. First of all my wife who has put up with my long hours at work and having to take care of the kid while I am not there. The second person I would like to thank is ATCS Carter. From the moment we started working togther, you have shown me how to be a better leader, how to take care of junior Sailors and how to be a Chief. I would not be here today without your guidance. Thank you! 8ysc6
Date: 02:20pm
From: NCC(Sel) JaVania D Harrison
Duty Stations: NRD Nashville, NRD Michigan, NRD Richmond, JFCOM, NSA, USS IWO-JIMA(LHD-7)
Comments: I want to thank God for giving me the honor to serve in this great organization with some dynamics Sailors. Truly it has been a journey well worth the sacrifice. I give all the credit to God, my family, friends, leaders and Sailors that has allowed me to achieve this milestone of being selected as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer. There’s no greater honor than this. Thank you and I love you all to life.
Date: 01:52pm
From: HMC(Sel) KATHRYN DARNALL
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4
Comments: Chief Petty Officer selected and proud!
Date: 12:04pm
From: FCC(SEL) Alicia Patchett
Duty Stations: CSCS U
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who helped get me here. No matter where I was in my Navy career, there was a Chief looking out for me. Thank you Senior Chief Graham, Chief Witthoeft, Chief Prine, Chief Johnson, and more.
Date: 11:24am
From: AEC(AW)(sel) George R. Cook JR
Duty Stations: HSM-37, HSM-40, HSM-42
Comments: This opportunity would of not been possible without the support of my family, shipmates , God, and great leadership over the years. Thank You. WHO'S PRIDE?!!!!!!
Date: 11:02am
From: MAC (SEL) Joe Zaccagnino
Duty Stations: CSG-4, USS PAUL HAMILTON, CSL COMALAPA EL SALVADOR, NAVSTA NORFOLK, & USS PORTLAND
Comments: Thank you to all my past leader and mentors for helping me to get this poin but most of all I thank God and my family.
Date: 10:11am
From: NCC (AW) (SEL) Sheriea L McClure
Duty Stations: NRD Phoenix
Comments: I would personally like to thank my Family, friends, mentors, and Shipmates for helping me to achieve such a hugh millstone. I could have never accomplished this without the support of each and everyone of you. Thank You.
Date: 08:58am
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Kemo C. Devore Sr.
Duty Stations: USS FITZGERALD DDG-62
Comments: I would like to thank God who had the most important part in my greatest milestone achieved. I want to thank my family and my mentor OSCS(SW) Korey Herinckx for pushing me to my fullest and also knowing my abilities. Also to my sailors that got me to this point in life THANK YOU!!
Date: 08:34am
From: AEC (SEL) (AW) Joshua Bouge
Duty Stations: VX-20, VP-45, NATTC, VP-47
Comments: Thank you to all the Leaders and my Sailors that have gotten me to where I am today.
Date: 07:26am
From: AOC(sel) Micah Marsteller
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana
Comments: This is a great honor to be selected. AOC(sel) Micah Marsteller
Date: 06:21am
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Justin W Hodnett
Duty Stations: VFA-101
Comments: I would just like to thank my family for everything and God for making this happen.
Date: 03:32am
From: BMC (SW) (SEL) Steven Douglas
Duty Stations: LCC19, HPU Bahrain, NAVSTA GTMO, BMU1 DWP, ACB2
Comments: Thank you to the leaders who helped me get here and to all my sailors who kept me in line and provided me with the opportunity to be the leader I am today.
Date: 02:12am
From: CSC(SEL) EDWIN M. JAVIER
Duty Stations: LCS CREW 204
Comments: Thank you to God, my wife and children, my mentor and all of the great Chiefs that helped to mold me along the way.
Date: 02:03am
From: GSEC (sel) Emmanuel Diaz
Duty Stations: USS CORONADO
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for making my .ream come true. Second, I would like thank my wife for her uncondition love and suppor. V/r, Manny Diaz GSEC(sel}
Date: 01:25am
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Theron E. Belcher
Duty Stations: NCTAMS LANT DET HRDS, USS Anchorage, NRD Ohio, USS Chung-Hoon, Sublant, USS Harry S. Truman
Comments: Happy to be a part of the world's greatest fraternity!!
Date: 01:13am
From: ENC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Michael Ramil
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, USS SIDES, SIMA/SWRMC SAN DIEGO, NCWRON/MSRON-5, MSRON/CRS-11, NOSC LOS ANGELES
Comments: Thank you
Date: 12:31am
From: ETC(SS) (SEL) Trenton Whalon
Duty Stations: DETACHMENT UNDERSEA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Comments: Thanks to Gregg Woods, my first ANAV; Mark Brooks, my first COB; David Lynch, for showing me an alternate leadership style. Mostly, thank you to my lovely wife Rose for all of the support and encouragement, and sticking with me through the tough times.
Date: 12:27am
From: GMC(SEL) Valerie Marie Rodriguez
Duty Stations: USS Truxtun (DDG 103); CSCS Det West
Comments: Throughout my time in the Navy I have always viewed my Chief as a book of knowledge, now that I'm transitioning into that role I am honored that I have been selected to join the ranks of these deck plate leaders. Every Sailor that I have encountered from day one up to now has influenced me or made an impact without realizing. I am grateful to each of them for being the reason I have reached the milestone of being selected as a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 11:34pm
From: MRC(SW/AW)(SEL) David M. Taylor
Duty Stations: USS LABOON, USS GONZÁLEZ, USS STOUT, USS HARRY S TRUMAN, FRCMA NORFOLK, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: I'd like to thank CWO4 Amador USN-RET, MRCM Clark USN-RET, MRC Scheminant USN-RET, MRC Brown USN-RET, MR1 White USN-RET, MR2 Shepherd USN-RET, AMC Jeffers USN-RET, AMCS Pedro USN-RET, LT Leone, CWO4 Davis, CWO4 Smith, AFCM Oitzman, AZCM Armijo, HTCS Velsko, AZC Gaines, ADC Lott, MRC Géiser, and MRC Marshall.
Date: 11:13pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Dustin L. Tinsley
Duty Stations: NRD NASHVILLE, SSN 778 USS NEW HAMPSHIRE
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Sheri, my sons, Hunter and Hayden, and my daughter, Brianna, for their support and always believing in me. I would also like to thank all the Chiefs that have mentored me and gave me some much needed guidance. Lastly, a huge thank you to ETCM(SS) Jackson for being the example I strive to emulate. Without you, I am certain I would not have the opportunity to receive my anchors on 16 September 2015.
Date: 10:27pm
From: MRC (SW/AW) SEL William Tyson Wetterstrom
Duty Stations: SIMA Norfolk, USS Ramage, ATG Norfolk, USS George H W Bush
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife and kids for always supporting me! I'd also like to thank Adam Pollman, Frank Czewski and Alan Polk for being my sounding board these last 14 years.
Date: 10:22pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Josh Fannon
Duty Stations: LCS Crew 208
Comments: Wouldn't have made it here without my wife's support, the support of those who work for me, and prime mentoring from those Chiefs both active and retired who have lead me to where I am today.
Date: 10:06pm
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Luis A. Santana
Duty Stations: NECE, USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Essex, NHC Pax River, BMC Little Creek
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife Monica and my children for always being there to show their support. As well I would like to thank all of my mentors that I have had throughout my career especially HMCS(SW) Randall Oakes.
Date: 09:09pm
From: OSC (SW) (Sel) John P Casas (JP)
Duty Stations: USS Normandy CG 60, USS Hue City CG 66, ATG Mayport.
Comments: I still cant believe this is happening. I want to give a special thanks to my wife. She is the one that has allowed me to excel at my job. Her commitment and love is unfathomable. I also want to give a big thanks to my most influential mentor OSCM Mollock... (I' am going to regret that later PRAHH)
Date: 08:49pm
From: ATC (AW/SW) (SEL) George H. Wilcox III
Duty Stations: NOB, NAS JAX, NASNI, NAS Pensacola
Comments: HSC-28 , NATTC , HSM-70, VAW-120, HSL-43 I would like to thank first and foremost my wife for supporting me and pushing me forward. I would also like to thank my father (RMCM Ret. deceased) and Uncle (EMCM Ret. deceased). I know they are looking Down from heaven. I owe so much to the Chiefs that guided me.
Date: 07:41pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Kyle M Compton
Duty Stations: USS MCFAUL (DDG 74)
Comments: I would like to think my wife and son, who understand when I have to be gone. The mentors in my like who got me to where I am today! FCCM McMahan, FCCM(ret) Mallory, FCCS Stowe, FCC Buck, FCC Penfold and all the other Chief's that have helped me aloing the way.
Date: 07:25pm
From: FCC(SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) John Brantley
Duty Stations: USS McFaul
Comments: I am so grateful to have been selected. Congrats to all the other Chief Selects.
Date: 07:02pm
From: ETC(SS) (SEL) Jay Mills
Duty Stations: USS OLYMPIA (SSN 717), USS NORTH DAKOTA (SSN 784), NPTU Ballston Spa
Comments: After nearly 10 years of service, 7.5 of them on submarines, I'm honored to have been selected for advancement to CPO! I look forward to joining the Chief's Mess on September 16th!
Date: 05:55pm
From: CMC(SCW)(Sel) Vincent Powelson
Duty Stations: NOSC Memphis, NCG2, 20TH SRG, NMCB 28, SBT22, NMCB 133
Comments: I wish to thank the Sailors, both junior and my peers, whom I have had the oppotunity to lead, mentor, counsel, and serve with. Without them, this would not be possible. I also extend a very humble and sincere thank you to all the Chiefs who have led, mentored, counseled, and even disciplined me(as required). I thank my family for thier support throughout My Navy career.
Date: 05:43pm
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) Brandon Gross
Duty Stations: EODMU12
Comments: Congratulations to all that were selected this year.
Date: 05:33pm
From: ITC(IDW/AW)(SEL) Brandon R. Smith
Duty Stations: NSGA Fort Meade, VQ-2, NIOC Whidbey Island, VAQ-140
Comments: Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and shipmates. I would have never made it to this point without all of your encouragement, guidance, and support. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of Class 122.
Date: 05:22pm
From: AWRC(SEL) John Sigman
Duty Stations: NAS Keflavik, HSL-40, HSL-51, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Congratulations brothers and sisters! Thank you God! Thank you to my amazing wife and kids. You are my drive and motivation for where I am today. Thank you to all the Chief's that pushed and put me into positions to help me advance. Time to pay it forward. CHIEF'S MAKE CHIEF'S! Love y'all!
Date: 04:49pm
From: SBC (SEL) Justin Casebolt
Duty Stations: SBT-22, NSWSA1
Comments: Thanks to God and all others who helped me get here. VINCERE EST TOTUM
Date: 04:34pm
From: AOC(AW)(Sel) Dennis Yearty
Duty Stations: FRC SE Jacksonville
Comments: Special "Thank You" to the Mentorship given to me through all the Chief's Mess I have served under VFA-195, HS-7, HSCWSL, and VP-5. Your guidance has opened doors for me that I thought would never be opened. All the Junior Sailors that stood the watch at my request, your countless hours on the job, and time spent away from your family will never be forgotten. To my family, I love you with all my soul, you guys have been my rock and foundation. Your support over these many years help set the stage for my selection to Chief Petty Officer. Words can't say how much you mean to me. Dad I will wear your Anchors with pride and carry on your legacy. I can only hope to be half the Chief you were.
Date: 04:33pm
From: GSEC (SEL) ROBIN HOLLINGSWORTH
Duty Stations: USS MCFAUL (DDG74) NORFOLK VA; SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL UNIT GREAT LAKES IL
Comments: Served since 2006. USS MCFAUL NORFOLK VA, 2007 - 2012. SWOSU GSE "C" SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR 2012 - CURRENT.
Date: 03:58pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(Sel) Marrecus Johnson
Duty Stations: CNATTU NORFOLK
Comments: First I want to thank GOD. to my family friends and My mentors I couldn't accomplish have of this without you all. Again thanks.
Date: 02:52pm
From: YNC(SEL) RAUL I. RAMIREZ
Duty Stations: NAVY MUNITIONS COMMAND DET ROTA
Comments: First of all I want to that my wife Jeniffer Gonzalez, daughter Kimberlie Ramirez, and Son Raul I. Ramirez III. Without their support I would not be here. Additionally, the support of all my Junior Sailors for believing and letting me guide them throughout their careers. All of my mentors both past and present for spending their time in guiding me throughout my career. YNCS(SW/AW) Greg Hankins, PSC(SW/AW) Ed Santos, and AOCS(AW/SW/IDW) Vince Martin to name a few. My entire officer chain of commands both past and present and all civilian personnel providing support to our military force. All of the above mentioned personnel had something to do with the success I enjoy today. I want to thank you all.
Date: 02:21pm
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Rodell L Hardaway
Duty Stations: VFA-41, USS NIMITZ, NAF ATSUGI, USS HIGGINS
Comments: This Moment in my life still feel unreal I love everyday of it I cant wait until Sep 16!!! Thanks for all my Mentors in my past Command!!
Date: 02:17pm
From: AGC(Sel) Andrew Ribar
Duty Stations: Fleet Survey Team
Comments: Thank you to God, my wife and children, and all of the great Chiefs that helped to mold me along the way.
Date: 01:11pm
From: ISC (SW/AW) (SEL) David Montgomery
Duty Stations: CVN 69, NEIC, SOCSOUTH, LPD 21
Comments: Above all I thank the Lord for my sucesses followed by my wife and family - they are my motivation and passion. There are too many CPOs who have had a strong part in my development in the Navy to name all but I thank the mess in general for the hard standards which you have upheld; I am especially thankful for ISCS Jordan (CVN 69) who welcomed me as an MM2 into the Intel world, also SOCM Lake and SOCS Core (SOCSOUTH) for kicking my butt and getting me into shape - I've not been close since.
Date: 09:06am
From: ICC(SW)(sel) Matthew R. Lee
Duty Stations: USS Port Royal, NAS Oceana, NNSY Cal dept, USS Donald Cook
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Cindy, without her continued support I wouldn't be here today. My first WCS/best friend IC1 Morris, you continue to inspire me to do great things, ETCM Burgeon, thank you for giving me the tools to set the foundation to build upon, ICC PopeJoy, a all around great person and taught me patience, ICC Witter, a true professional. ETC Lang, thank you for teaching me the admin side, ABHCS Bonham, a role model and friend, ETC Rodriguez, always keeping me on my toes, ICCM Townley, thank you for your guidance, CMC Jones, for believing in me even when I didn't believe in my self and many others not mentioned, Thank you.
Date: 04:56am
From: FCC (SW) (Sel) James Banovz
Duty Stations: CSCSU Great Lakes, USS Pinckney (DDG91),
Comments: Thank you to my grandfather Hans who inspired me and my uncle Gus who encouraged. So many brothers and sisters to thank. My wife Lauren, FCCM Clarke, FCCS Marquez, FCC Griffin, CPOCSM Boardman, CWO3 Penick, STGCS Hafoka, GMCS Copeland, STGC Hastings, OSCS Raymond, OSC Blakely and the list could go on forever. I look forward to joining the mess after these next long 6 weeks.
Date: 04:23am
From: ENC (SW) SEL Derrick Robinson
Duty Stations: LPD17, SERMC, LCS Crew 204
Comments: I would like to think everyone in my corner from day one. The list of names is to long to fit. I want to especially thank the special crew of the USS San Antonio from 2006-2011, it was the trials and tribulations we went through on that ship that motivated me to be the Sailor I am today. R.I.P EN1 Ansong and god bless you all! V/r ENC (SW) SEL Robinson
Date: 04:06am
From: FCC(sel) Samuel W Turner II
Duty Stations: USS Port Royal (CG-73), CSCS DamNeck, USS Normandy(CG-60), Shreveport(LPD-12)*Decom Crew*
Comments: First I would like to thank my Wife Melissa and son Ethan for being there for me every day. I would also like to thank at the time FC2 Heather Barrows(FCCM) for being in various parts of my Carrer. To start with as my CIWS "C" School instructor. Then my LCPO (FCC/FCCS) when I went back to the same school to be an instructor. Also, FCC(ret) Denny Layman for helping to mold me into the instructor that I became. FCC(sel) Beau Turner KH7FC
Date: 03:14am
From: MAC (Sel) ALEXIS SANTIAGO
Duty Stations: USS Supply, USS Arleigh Burke, Norfolk SECDET,Bahrain NSF, MSRON 6, Rota Spain NSF, NPC Millington
Comments: I just what to say that I am so grateful that the Big Man upstairs has bless me with this advancement and giving the strength to get through the CPO 365 phase II season.
Date: 02:22am
From: CSC(sel) James Jennings
Duty Stations: USS GERMANTOWN
Comments: A milestone in my life I will never forget. I am looking forward to working with a great community in the Mess.
Date: 02:10am
From: QMC (SEL) Andrew Sanders
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6)
Comments: Thank you to all who have been a mentor, a teacher, a leader, and a guide over the course of my naval career. Without each and every one of you, I would not be the man I am today, or have the distinct pleasure to be selected into this most prestigous family.
Date: 02:00am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Mitch Vanderpool
Duty Stations: USS Momsen, CSCSU GLAKES, USS Chancellorsville
Comments: Thank you to all who have ever believed in me and thought i could do much more than i ever thought i could. I never thought i could do the things i've done, but i could have never done it without you pushing me. Specifically FCC Jon Dyer, FCC James Officer, FCC Roy, FCCM Roseland, FCCS William Ball, and ETCS Keith Usiak. I also want to thank my step father, John Spencer for being the most impactful person in my life. He showed me how to be a man. For those reasons, i will never be able to repay all of you except to keep doing the best that i can each and every day.
Date: 12:33am
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Freddie Crawford
Duty Stations: ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT ONE
Comments: I would like to give thanks to the following Chiefs; QMCS Becci Knight for not only being an amazing mentor but also being there for me and my family. QMC Kelvin Nazariovelez, MMC William Harley Nesbit and BMC Martin Flores for their leadership, guidance and patience. STGC Tensley Worthy for being a wonderful mentor, friend and brother. Lastly I would like to thank DCC Rebecca Meeks, you never let me give up on myself no matter what I was faced with. You were my biggest critic but even bigger supporter. I hold you in the highest regards and can not even begin to thank you enough for what you have done for me,my family and my navy career. These Chiefs has have been an inspiration to me and some may not have even know that I feel this way. I truly hope that I do you all proud!
Date: 12:20am
From: HTC (SEL) EDUARDO WILSON
Duty Stations: DD-988 USS THORN, ACU-4, NSSC (SUB SUPPORT), LHA-4 USS NASSAU, CVN-77 USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH,SWOSU GREAT LAKES
Comments: First I would like to thank all my people that ever worked for me. Without ALL of you, I would not of gone this far in my career. The motivating spirit of those of you I have led has been a tremendous experience. I would like to also thank All of the chiefs that have mentored me throughout the years. LHA-4 Chiefs mess, One of the best messes I have ever came in contact with. GHWB CPO mess! I honestly believe that you all pushed me to the next level and I am forever grateful for that. SWOSU CPO mess I have never seen a mess that was put together came together so well. Lastly I would like to thank my family for having my back. My big brother NCC Butterfield! Thank you for believing in me. My wife and children, I love you so much.
Date: 12:13am
From: QMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jaime Villalobos
Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), USS MCCAMPBELL(DDG-85), USS GARY(FFG-51), ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT ONE.
Comments: I want to thank all the Chiefs from previous and present commands, for sharing their vast knowledge with me. Thank you. NAVY CHIEF!!! NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 11:17pm
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Corey Vyvyan
Duty Stations: USS DUBUQUE, SERE West, ACU-1
Comments: Thank you! To Everyone from SR to Master Chief. You have all helped me get to where I am at today. I can't thank you enough! I promise to pay it forward and give that very same guidance to all I currently serve with as all I will serve with!
Date: 10:46pm
From: AGC(SEL) Jonathan Watkins
Duty Stations: Fleet Survey Team Stennis Space Center
Comments: Thanks to all my mentors and Sailors. I would not be here without you. L
Date: 10:16pm
From: AEC (SEL) Donald Frederick Beaton
Duty Stations: RTC GREAT LAKES, PESACOLA FL, INITIAL AIR TRANS PLATEFORM SH-60B, HSL-49, HCS 3, HSL 49, HSM-49, NORU, NRD PHOENIX, NRS ALBUQUERQUE
Comments: It's an Honor to be trained by the best.
Date: 09:53pm
From: MUC(Sel) Justin Belka
Duty Stations: NAVSTANewport
Comments: Thank you to all who have gone before us to help pave the way for all sailors to succeed!
Date: 09:52pm
From: ITC (IDW/SW) (SEL) Rocky Buckhanan
Duty Stations: USS SHAMAL PC 13, CID Unit Corry Station, USS MESA VERDE LPD 19, NCTAMS Lant
Comments: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” —Albert Einstein
Date: 08:46pm
From: FCC(sel) MARK ANTHONY ALVAREZ
Duty Stations: USS COWPENS (CG 63), AFLOATRAGRU SAN DIEGO
Comments: I want to give a huge thank you to Senior Chief Fire Controlman Tory Sparks. He was an amazing mentor and textbook leader throughout my tenure on the USS COWPENS. He was tough, but fair...and he always took care of his sailors. THANK YOU! I also want to say thank you to Gunners Mate Chief Petty Officer Sean Pound. He put me in tough leadership positions I felt unready for...only to be surprised by my own ability. Thank you!! Lastly, I want to thank the support of my cousin Damage Control Senior Chief Petty Officer Benjamin (Benji) Bernal. Thank you, Benji!!!
Date: 08:24pm
From: CTTC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Ashley E Meyer
Duty Stations: USS SHOUP, NRD OHIO, USS COLE
Comments: Could not have accomplished this much in my career without the help of all the Sailors I have had a privilege to work for and with. Thank you for everything. V/r, CTTC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Meyer
Date: 07:27pm
From: FCC(SEL) Michael Cole
Duty Stations: USS San Jacinto (CG-56); TSC Great Lakes, IL; USS San Jacinto (CG-56); SCSC Wallops Island, VA
Comments: I would like to thank all of my past Chief Petty Officers for giving me guidance and direction throughout my career to help lead to this great milestone. A special thanks to FCCS John Flick and FCCS Jonathan Vinluan for always helping.
Date: 07:17pm
From: FCC (SEL) David Irvine
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville CG 62, USS Vicksburg CG 69, USS San Jacinto CG56, SCSC Wallops Island
Comments: Thank you to all the great leaders that I have served with. Especially FCCM (SW/AW) Forsythe who pushed me to finally get over the hump and be Selected.
Date: 07:14pm
From: HMC(Sel) Gabriel Obedoza
Duty Stations: NBHC Bahrain
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees! Credit to my past and current leaders, mentors and Sailors.
Date: 07:09pm
From: MTC(Sel) Sam Lovelace
Duty Stations: florida
Comments: Good evening Chiefs
Date: 06:59pm
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Norvel Sebastian
Duty Stations: NRD Atlanta
Comments: I still can't fathom that I am where i'm at. This is an amazing transition, tough, but amazing.
Date: 04:45pm
From: AEC(SEL) Dan McMath
Duty Stations: VFA-105, VFA-106, VFA-87
Comments: I'm excited for this opportunity and I can't wait for 16 Sep!
Date: 04:32pm
From: FCC(sel) Jonathan Branch
Duty Stations: USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), CSCS DET WEST, San Diego, LCSRON 2
Comments: I have to thank all my guys and girl at USS Roosevelt and CSCS DET West for getting everything done, without all their hard work, we all would have failed.I'd like to thank all my Chiefs throughout the years who could see what I was able to accomplish, and kept me on the path of success, especially FCC Mark Chapman, FCC Phil Fisher, from my time in USS Roosevelt, and FCC Jeremy Creveling, and FCC Rocky Quintanilla for refusing to let me fail, no matter how many times I fell down.
Date: 04:01pm
From: SBC(SWCC)(SEL) Benjamin Capanear
Duty Stations: SBT22
Comments: Thank you to all that I do not have to name. We are a brotherhood that can not be broken, from the bottom to the top. Stay true to your self as I always will. DBG
Date: 01:59pm
From: AWSC(SEL) Aaron Hutchinson
Duty Stations: HSC Weapons School Atlatic
Comments: Being selected to Chief has been a career long goal. I am beyond humbled to have the opportunity to join such and elite group of leaders. I look forward to the Phase II training ahead and to continue learning to grow into the "Chief". I eagerly await my opportunity to work for so many great Sailors and to be able to have an impacted on them as my Chiefs did on me. HOO-YAH NAVY CHIEF! - AWSC(SEL) Aaron Hutchinson
Date: 01:46pm
From: AMEC(Sel) Robert Fisher
Duty Stations: VX-1, VP-9, VX-1 and VP-26
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors I have had the pleasure of working with and all the Chiefs that help lead and mentor me thru the years. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 12:57pm
From: ITC(SW) (Sel) Erich Bull
Duty Stations: HQ USPACOM
Comments: I would like to thank ITC Hapner, ITCS Zakimi, ITC Robinson, ETCS Witters, ENCS Hendricks, DCC Morgan, CMDMC Danforth, ITC Morris, ITC Wills, ITC O'Hearn, ITCS Huerta, and the many others who have guided me through my career and helped me be the leader I am today.
Date: 12:39pm
From: ATC(AW) (sel) Jason Garvin
Duty Stations: VFA-14, CNATTU Lemoore, VFA-115, NRD Portland
Comments: It has been a humbling experience to go through the Induction process. I am learning about how heavy the Anchors really are and how The Chief is the heart and soul of a command.
Date: 12:37pm
From: QMC(SW) (Sel) David Heismann
Duty Stations: NRD Portland
Comments: I am very excited about being selected! Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 10:10am
From: EMC(SEL) Jeremy Schoenecker
Duty Stations: SWOSU Great Lakes
Comments: I want to thank ICC Moss, ICC McGowan, ABECS Dedekers, Chief Warrant Officer Abbey, ABEC Burgess, ABEC Solano, EMC Cash and every Chief I worked with in Air Dept on USS Nimitz. Without your guidance and the know how to push me to be a better leader to those who work with me I wouldn't have been selected this year. Thank you
Date: 09:05am
From: ITC(SW/AW/IDW) (Sel) Brandon Grubbs
Duty Stations: CV-TSC ASHORE
Comments: I'd like to thank ASCM Davis, and ITC Hay. Without their knowledge and support I wouldn't have had the correct mindset to lead. I'd like to thank all who have worked with me and for me. Without their enthusiasm and abilities, I wouldn't be here.
Date: 08:20am
From: AMC(SEL) Justin Louis Palmer
Duty Stations: USS Bataan
Comments: Navy Pride! Chief Pride! So excited and honored to be selected. Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters selected this year.
Date: 08:18am
From: ATC (SEL) DARYLL LAWRENCE
Duty Stations: USS BATAAN
Comments: Class 122. Promotion to Chief Petty Petty Officer was all due to all the sailors that worked with me. My family is my foundation. Thankyou to all my leadership that put me in Anchors.
Date: 08:17am
From: AOC (Sel) (AW/SW) Stephanie Manfredonia
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake, USS BATAAN
Comments: I would like to say thank you to Gunner Clift (Ret), Gunner Conyers, AOCM Nikki Williams, CMDCM Kirk Sanders, EMCS Peterson, and AOC Long! And to all my squadron mates VF-101, and VFA-31 thanks! And last but not least the best shipmates I could have ever served wit NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake!!
Date: 08:16am
From: ITC(SEL)(IDW/SW/AW) Craig L. McKnight
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, COMNAVNETWARCOM, USNS MERCY, NCTS BAHRAIN, USS BATAAN
Comments: I would like to give a special thanks to the many Chiefs who made a huge impact on my career: ITCM Ingram, ITCS Charles, ITCS Santiago, ITCS Odom, ISCS Ingram, ITC Henderson, ITC Fraley, ITC Sherman and MAC Cooks.
Date: 08:11am
From: SHC (SEL) (SW/AW) Jeremy Houston
Duty Stations: USS Saipan LHA-2, VAW 121, NRS Oak Cliff, and USS Bataan LHD 5.
Comments: I would like to thank SHC Ronald Magee, SHCM Monique Chatman, SHC Derick Phoenix, SHCS James Robinson, NCC Cedrick Johnson, NCC Cedrick Shaw, all my recruits out of Oak Cliff, Bataan family, Saipan family.
Date: 08:01am
From: LSC (sel) Chad E. Stumler
Duty Stations: HS-7, HSL-48, USS Underwood (FFG-36)
Comments: I would like thank all the Sailors I have had the pleasure to lead and mentor, I would not be here with out you. I would also like to think the leadership that I have encountered through my Naval career, you have made me the leader I am today. I'd like to give a special thanks to the following Chiefs LSCM Reyesvalles, LSCS Negron, LSCS Brooks and LSC Powell.
Date: 07:30am
From: QMC (SEL) EBONY JOCELYN HUNTER
Duty Stations: UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Comments: I will like to use this opportunity for to thank my mentors and fellow Chief Petty Officer who gave me all the tools and guidance to help me get to this point of my Career.
Date: 06:40am
From: PSC(SEL) Tina Cook
Duty Stations: VAW-124
Comments: I would like to thank my mentor PSCS(RET) Cecil Montgomery! The moment I met him I knew I wanted to strive to be a better PN and one day put on Khakis. I also want to thank my peers for helping me reach this goal as I couldn't do it without them! And my family, for all of there support and love. I couldn't have done it without them! There is no way I made it here on my own, that's for sure!
Date: 06:22am
From: BMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Colin Daniel Alewine
Duty Stations: USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54)
Comments: Thank you to all who have made me the sailor I am today: My father BMC Patrick Alewine (retired) BMCM David Quinn BMCM Erik Kafka BMCS Marreco Clay LT Moses Letoi CWO3 Earnest Pippen ENS Padilla BMC Omar Navarro And all the Boatswain's Mates, past and present, junior and senior to me. I will live up to what you made me, and never let you down.
Date: 04:32am
From: NCC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Katie H. Whitestone
Duty Stations: MARMC
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have gone before us to pave the wave for my selectee's class. We can't wait to join to Mess and to make you all proud.
Date: 04:27am
From: ICC(SEL) Carl Haydysch
Duty Stations: USS BATAAN (LHD 5)
Comments: I want to thank ICCS Coleman, ETCS Lee, AMCS Dobbs, MAC Newman and all the other chiefs that have mentored me through the years to help me achieve this milestone in my life.
Date: 03:27am
From: ATC (AW)(SEL) Ryan C. Black
Duty Stations: NRD Portland, VAQ-130, VFA-115, VF-101
Comments: I would like to thank all Sailors who help make this possible for all the Chief Selects every year. If it wasn't for the hard work below and the great leadership above we would all be lost.
Date: 02:10am
From: CSC (SEL) (SW/AW) Choke J Bennett
Duty Stations: USS Germantown LSD-42, USS DENVER LPD-9, VAQ 131, NAS JACKSONVILLE
Comments: I would like to thank my mentor CSCS Ryan Colosimo, and CSCS Joseph Densmore for all the support and advice they gave over the past five years, they definitely helped make this happen. I would like to thank my wife for the support she showed me for all those years I've spent at sea...I love you Miyuki.
Date: 01:26am
From: AZC(AW)(SEL) Juan Rosario
Duty Stations: VAQ-135, MAL-24, HS-15, NRD NEW YORK, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON
Comments: I would like to thank my current and former Chiefs that helped me he here. Just to name a few AZCS Calhoun, ASCS Roberts, ADCS Lee, ASC Iman, ASC Penalonzo and AZC Perez. You all had spent a lot of time mentoring me and making me the leader I'am today ! Thanks for everything you have done I will never forget it !
Date: 01:25am
From: STSC (SEL) Lonny G. Smith
Duty Stations: USS Nevada SSBN 733
Comments: Thank you to the CPO Mess of the USS Nevada for your and support.
Date: 01:19am
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) Daniel Mckay
Duty Stations: ACU-1, SWRMC, Bahrain, USS Germantown
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief's past and present through out my career for all the guidance along the way. Thank You.
Date: 01:14am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Richard E. Adams
Duty Stations: DDG73
Comments: Thanks to all my previous Chiefs and Sailors that have helped me make it this far. I would not be here without your support and dedication. I hope to live up to the historic reputation of the August Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 01:08am
From: ETC(SW/AW) (SEL) James Walter Watson, Jr.
Duty Stations: DDG73 Decatur
Comments: There are too many people that deserve my thanks for me to list, but I must give a special thanks to: ETC(SW) Tom Gaines ETC(SW) Mark Mullett You didn't allow me to quit, you reminded me that it isn't just about me, it's about OUR Sailors. Thank you both and so many others.
Date: 12:59am
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) GUILLERMO A. GUZMAN
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN DDG-82
Comments: Thank you for this web-site full of Navy Chief tradition and pride. I would love to sign the Deck log after I get pin and accepted into the world's finest Chief Petty Officer Mess.
Date: 12:56am
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Kalis Kinte Fells
Duty Stations: USS SAN DIEGO LPD 22
Comments: I am extremely excited and grateful for all those who have helped me get to this point in my life. Special thanks to my wife and daughter.
Date: 12:32am
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jordan Villaros
Duty Stations: USS DECATUR DDG-73, VFC-111, USS KIDD DDG-100, USS MITSCHER DDG-57
Comments: Thank you to my wife Laura Villaros, my son Miguel Villaros, and daughter Alena Villaros. I would like to thank James Worley, Sean Whiteman, Joseph Kheener, Torrence Mabry, Dawn Milton, Kristen Georger, Kenny Morton, and Aaron Petryniec. You have all helped me personally and professionally. THANK YOU!
Date: 12:16am
From: AEC(AW)(Sel) Froilan Laguardia
Duty Stations: MALS-24, SERE West, HS-10, HSC-21, NRD San Francisco, LHD-3
Comments: I will not be where I am today without the Sailors I have led and the leaders I have the privilege to work for. I would like to mention: ASC Penalonzo ASC Iman ATCS Leimbach ATCS Trotter AZCS Gant ASCS Bush ASCS Asanas ATC Barolin OSCS Calio ABHCS Velarde AFCM Phousirith There have been many Chiefs that I have worked for but these have taken me under their wings. Ironically, none of them are AE's but it's not their fault.
Date: 11:22pm
From: CTRC(SEL) Darrell Eltringham
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, NIOC HAWAII, CID UNIT CORRY STATION, USS BATAAN
Comments: Excited to be embarking on this humbling experience. Thank you to all the Chief Petty Officers that helped me get where I am now.
Date: 11:16pm
From: MRC(sel) Erik Bradley
Duty Stations: USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs who believed in my abilities and gave me a chance to prove it for them. This is a dream come true and a very humbling experience.
Date: 10:51pm
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Erick M Borges
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga, USS Fort McHenry, SWOSU Great Lakes, USS Decatur
Comments: It is an Honor and a privilege to be a CPO Selectee. I would like to thank all the Chief Petty Officers that have trained me, mentored me, and guided me throughout my career. DCC Boleyjack, DCC Mackey, DCC Abrao, DCC Grandberry, DCC Mas, DCC Jackson.
Date: 09:45pm
From: PSC(Sel) Jesus Antonio Lemus-Martinez
Duty Stations: USS COWPENS CG 63
Comments: TODAY IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE! GO NAVY, NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09:42pm
From: LSC(SEL) Albert C. Santos
Duty Stations: USS COWPENS
Comments: Thank you to all my sailors who made this happen!
Date: 08:17pm
From: ENC(SW) (SEL) Roderick Sarrol
Duty Stations: Assault Craft Unit One
Comments: First of all I would like to thank our Almighty Father for the blessings and guidance that He has given me. I would also like to thank my wife Kelly, my family and friends who has supported me and been there through my career. There are a lot of people to thank specially during my naval career. They have been a role model and the biggest part of my life which made me reach to where I am now.
Date: 08:12pm
From: ITC(IDW/EXW)(SEL) Coby Akeo
Duty Stations: NCTSFE, USS BLUE RIDGE, MOBCOMMTM2, NCTAMSPAC Det PUGET SOUND
Comments: There were bad leaders, good leaders, and great leaders, not unlike a review of American Idol Auditions. For all of those Genuine Chiefs who showed me that a Chief is only validated in the eyes of his or her people, I thank you. I did my job the way that you taught me to do it: to the absolute best of my ability. Because of my leaders, I am here!
Date: 07:34pm
From: ACC(SEL) Darren Johnson
Duty Stations: Naval Station Notfolk
Comments: I would first like to give thanks to God for this huge milestone! I would also like to thank the countless mentors that I have had over the years!
Date: 07:11pm
From: ATC(SEL) Ricky A. Padot
Duty Stations: USS Wasp (LHD1)
Comments: So many in my time have guided me but this cycle I was selected due to ADCS (AW/SW) Charlie Julio and ATC(AW/SW) Christopher Logan. With out the amount of time they dedicated to my career my name would of not been on the list!
Date: 04:20pm
From: EMC(SS)(SEL) Michael W. Zawieruszynski
Duty Stations: USS PITTSBURGH(SSN720), USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN 706)
Comments: It is an honor to be selected into the Mess! Thank you to all the Chiefs that I have served with at my past and present duty stations for all the help, support and guidance that you have given me over the years!
Date: 04:00pm
From: BMC(SW) (SEL) Mark Cross
Duty Stations: USS Cowpens CG 63
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way.
Date: 03:40pm
From: MMC (SEL) Joshua A Hirst
Duty Stations: USS BATAAN NNPTC USS IWO JIMA
Comments: Thank you to everyone who help me get to this point in my career. Chief Pride
Date: 03:37pm
From: YNC(Sel) SHERMAN DAVID HARRIS JR
Duty Stations: UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Comments: I would like to thank CMDCM Kevin Bond, CMDCM Jeff Garrison, CMDCM Robert Shannon for pushing me the extra mile. Thank you to the USNA Faculty and staff that guided me the past year and a half. With out our wonderful leaders and our super star junior sailors I would not be able to be in this position right now. Thank you all for your mentorship, guidance, and leadership throughout me career so far.
Date: 03:19pm
From: LSC (SS)(SEL) Ricky Daignault
Duty Stations: USS Maryland (SSBN 734)
Comments: I would like to thank you to my family. Especially my Beautiful wife Joslyn, and my sons Trey and Talon. they have been my rock for the past 14 yrs.
Date: 02:49pm
From: ENC(sel) David Michael Robinson
Duty Stations: LSD49, PC CREW ALPHA, USNA
Comments: I would first like to thank my family. I would also like to thank all my CHIEFs and fellow Sailors that have helped me reach this point in my career. ENC Migual Rodriguez (ret.) ENC Anthony Stanley ENCS Walter Pedrojew ENCS Shawn Etheridge (ret.) ENCS Michael Wagner (ret.) ENCM Dwayne Saylor
Date: 02:34pm
From: CTNC(IDW/NAC/AW)(SEL) Daniel L. Morris
Duty Stations: NSGD Diego Garcia, NIOC Misawa, NIOC Norfolk, NIOC Texas, NIOC Pensacola
Comments: Thank you to all the CPO's that took the time to mentor me. Without that guidance I have no idea where I would have ended up. Thank you again. Very Respectfully, CTNC(SEL) Dan Morris
Date: 02:33pm
From: BMC(SW/EXW/SCI)(SEL) Robert C. Hock Jr.
Duty Stations: USNA WFR, CRS-3, MSRON-3, MSRON-5, ACB-1, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON
Comments: Special thanks to: BMCS KEVIN ROHRER BMCS AARON STEWART BMCS GEOFF MCDANIEL MACS BRYAN ROELIKE MACS KEVIN KUBACKI BMC MIKE GRUBELNIK BMC RAY HOKE BMC MIKE RILEY BMC JIM BROCK BMC ED HURTADO BMC JAMES CEASAR
Date: 01:24pm
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Jason Allen Fortune
Duty Stations: USS STOCKDALE (DDG-106)
Comments: Thank you to all Chief Petty Officers who have taken the time to put in the effort to make me better. I realize that I did not deserve half of the effort STGCS(SW) Arlie "Buck" Scott and STGCS(SW) Elny McKinney put into helping my family and I, but they did it anyways. Thanks again to you and every other Chief Petty Officer who has made a difference in my life.
Date: 01:12pm
From: LNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Lisa Roundtree
Duty Stations: Currently stationed at Region Legal Service Office Southwest.
Comments: I would like to take this time to thank all my Chiefs Mess, both past and present for helping me stay on the right pay, teaching me and guiding me so that I may get to this point in my career.
Date: 12:11pm
From: PSC(SW/AWSCW)(sel) Kimberly Long
Duty Stations: NH Jacksonville; NMCB 11; PSD Pensacola; USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69); USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75)
Comments: I certainly appreciate everyone that has lead me thus far! Thank you.
Date: 10:04am
From: AOC(SEL) Matthew A Styx
Duty Stations: VX-9, VFA-192, LHD-3, CID UNIT CORRY STATION
Comments: I contribute a lot of my success to the chiefs that were in my charge but a special shout out to: AOC CHARLES RENFROW AOC GREG WORMAN AOC CHRIS CHRISTOPHERSON AOC JOSE DELACRUZ AOC QUINTEN FIELDS AOC MIKE GENEUX
Date: 07:58am
From: CTRC(SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Jason Russell Fullmer
Duty Stations: NIOC YOKOSUKA, USS BONHOMME RICHARD, USS ESSEX, NIOC TEXAS, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, NSGA KUNIA, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN
Comments: I would like to thank all of the leaders who believed in my abilities and gave me a chance to prove it for them. This is a dream come true and a very humbling experience.
Date: 06:34am
From: MAC(SW/AW)(Sel) Larry Mizell Thomas
Duty Stations: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG 54/ Past: USS George Washington CVN 73
Comments: It is with great pleasure that I pay respect to MACM Gary Burden for always challenging me through out my entire time at Naval Station Mayport Security Department. He is the reason that I have made it this far. Always willing to give me some insight on challenging situations still this very day. Thank YOU! Special Thanks to MACS Mary McQuain for always providing such great guidance and wisdom to take me to the next level of being a Leader. The Master Chief that put the Icing on the cake, MACM Katherin Knight with you I do not know how I would have survived the USS George Washington, you always gave me that swift kick in the but that was needed to get better. I am a better leader and an even greater man because of you! Thank you for everything. I am the last of the CORE FOUR! I shall pay it forward with no hesitation.
Date: 05:29am
From: ADC(SEL) Luis A. Garcia
Duty Stations: VC-8, VP-16, VAW-120 and VAW-121.
Comments: I am very honored to join the most amazing enlisted ranks in the Unites States military. Thank you shipmates, family and friends for making this happen and giving me the support all these years.
Date: 05:01am
From: GMC(SEL) Gill Cliff Hysons
Duty Stations: Naval Beach Unit SEVEN
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to have a chance to be apart of the CHIEF's MESS. I will do everything in my power to up hold the honor and tradition that has been left behind for me. Thank you for this opportunity. V/R, GMC(SEL) Gill Cliff Hysons Naval Beach Unit SEVEN
Date: 03:52am
From: ETC(SEL) Patrick Horgan
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX LHD -2
Comments: My family and I are beyond excited to have been selected for this great opportunity to be apart of such an elite group, i promise to give 100%!
Date: 12:44am
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Kwabena D. Opoku
Duty Stations: Present: USS Anchorage. Past NHCL Camp Lejeune, NHC Hawaii, ECRC FWD Kuwait/ Afghanistan, NH Sigonella, USS Gary
Comments: I would first and foremost like to thank God and my family. I would also like to thank all my Mentors and the junior Sailors that have helped me reach this milestone in my career.
Date: 12:26am
From: CTNC(IDW/SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Hyatt Abdelghani
Duty Stations: NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank all the leaders I've met over my time in service, this includes both good and bad leaders. I would also like to thank all the Sailors that got me here. Without them, the mission would go unaccomplished and my promotion would be impossible.
Date: 12:11am
From: FTC(SEL) Dean Lemperis
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility Bangor
Comments: Hooyah Chiefs! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 12:08am
From: MMC(SEL) Hector Martinez
Duty Stations: USS Ponce(LPD-15), USS Frank Cable(AS-40), NAVSTANORVA Port Operations Repair, USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) <---current command
Comments: This feeling is still undescribable, new chapter to begin. Iwo selects, "LET's GET STRONG"
Date: 11:32pm
From: PSC(SW/AW/SEL) Jesse Villanueva
Duty Stations: NMCB-7,USS JCS,PSA WEST,PSD BALBOA,USS NIMITZ,NRD DALLAS
Comments: First and foremost I thank GOD, my wife Lorali, my children Jessica, Jesse Jr, Sebastian, Arthur, Rebecca, Ellijah, Christian, my Father and Mother may god rest her soul, my brothers and sisters and the rest of my family and Friends. I thank the Navy for the opportunity to serve, I thank the outstanding leadership at all of my duty stations who trained and guided me to succeed. I thank the Officers and Chief's Mess who made it possible for me to get to this point. For without all of you none of this would ever have been possible. Thank you and GOD Bless.
Date: 11:19pm
From: CTTC(Sel) Letino L. Sullivan
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM Yokosuka
Comments: I'm very happy to be here!!!!
Date: 11:19pm
From: NCC (Sel) Marquis Brown
Duty Stations: CVN 75, ASTC JAX, NRD ATLANTA, NRD HOUSTON, NRD RALEIGH, NRD DALLAS
Comments: First off I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to be selected. I also would like to thank my Family that stood behind during my journey in the Navy. I also would like to thank the great leaders that pushed me throughout my career. Last but not least I would like to thank the great sailors that has worked hard each and everyday. Without all the above none of this would be possible!
Date: 11:14pm
From: CTRC(SW/IDW/AW) (SEL) Kevin Eldredge
Duty Stations: USS Gridley (DDG-101)
Comments: I want to thank my Chiefs that mentored me and my Sailors that followed me.
Date: 11:13pm
From: NCC(SEL) Henry Cruz
Duty Stations: NRD DALLAS/NRD PHILADELPHIA/NRD MIAMI/USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN-71/USS WHIDBEY ISLAND LSD-41
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my lord and savior for the many blessings I've been given,my family,friends,and genuine chiefs that have helped me along my career to get to this point by pushing me to excel in all aspects of my naval career and growing me to be a deck plate leader each day.
Date: 11:03pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Brett Hickman
Duty Stations: USS Hyman G Rickover, USS Toledo, NAVSUBSCOL, USS Connecticut
Comments: I would like to thank all my Chiefs Mess, both past and present, for helping me stay on the right path and get to this point in my career.
Date: 11:00pm
From: GMC(SEL) Taylor J. Watnemo
Duty Stations: USS GRIDLEY (DDG-101)
Comments: I could not have made it this far without the guidance and leadership from all the shipmates and Chiefs i have served with!
Date: 10:55pm
From: MAC(SEL) Samantha Carpenter
Duty Stations: CORPUS CHRISTI
Comments: I have been in the Navy for 13 years. Below are my previous duty stations. NASCC Corpus Christi- March 2014-Present CRG-2 Det Bahrain- Nov 2013-Feb 2014 ROLE III Kandahar Afghanistan Apr 2013- Nov 2013 CRG-2 Det Bahrain- Dec 2011-Apr 2013 NSA New Orleans- Apr 2010-Sep 2011 TF-134 Baghdad, Iraq- Apr 2009-Apr 2010 NSA New Orleans- Jun 2007- Apr 2009 NAVSTA GTMO- Jun 2005- Jun 2007 NSA Bahrain- Nov 2002- May 2005
Date: 10:54pm
From: QMC (SW/AW)(Sel) Aundra Lewis
Duty Stations: USS JAMES E WILLIAMS DDG 95
Comments: Thanks to God and all the GREAT leaders who I served with and the family that prayed I got selected this year. FY16 Selectee!!!
Date: 10:29pm
From: AGC (SEL) (IDW/AW/EXW) Paul Roberson
Duty Stations: NAVOCEANASWDET SHORE COMP
Comments: No comment
Date: 10:25pm
From: LSC(SEL) Phuong Nguyen
Duty Stations: NAVSCIATTS
Comments: A special "Thanks" to all the Chiefs help me along the way. You know who you are.
Date: 09:59pm
From: AZC(AW/SW) (SEL) Michelle Antoinette Rivera
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA LHD 7
Comments: I would like to thank my past and current mentors for helping me reach this milestone in my career. CWO4 Scott CMDCM Knight MACM Lewis
Date: 09:53pm
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Anthony R Paglia
Duty Stations: USS Carney, NNPTC, USS Bataan
Comments: Thank you Master Chief Walker DCC Madison and GSCS Bing
Date: 09:42pm
From: STSC(SS/DV) (SEL) Jason D. Webb
Duty Stations: COMSUBDEVRON 5, USS JIMMY CARTER, TTF BANGOR, DSRV-1 MYSTIC, USS SAN FRANCISCO
Comments: I would like to thank the many Chief s that worked working with me over the years to get me here. Romper Room...
Date: 09:29pm
From: GSEC (SEL) Diego Ruiz
Duty Stations: USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY FFG 49, USS STETHEM DDG 63, COMNAVSURFPAC TMIT SAN DIEGO, USS LASSEN DDG 82.
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be part of a heritage and history bigger than myself. I would not have made it this far without the support and guidance from great leaders and mentors of previous and my current command. It is not a personal effort, but a collective one. I will always be thankful to the sailors who helped me sharp and shape the sailor and leader I am today. There is still work to do and a lot to learn, but I am willing to do my best to be the great leader my sailors need me to be.
Date: 09:15pm
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Holly Bickel
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA
Comments: Humbled to be a part of a community that inspires and so grateful to have strong mentors who continue to shape me.
Date: 09:11pm
From: OSC (SEL) Leon Levy
Duty Stations: NRD ST. LOUIS
Comments: First and foremost I'd like to thank GOD,and family. Second I would like to thank all the junior Sailors that helped get to this point. Last but not least every Chief,Senior Chief, and Master Chief I've ever had the pleasure of serving under...Thank you!!
Date: 08:54pm
From: AMC(sel) Jesse Bird
Duty Stations: VFA-137, NAS Lemoore
Comments: I just want to thank every Chief that to time out of their life to train me to make it to this point, and the junior Sailors who's hard work and effort made it possible to be selected.
Date: 08:51pm
From: ATC (Sel) Jonathan Plum
Duty Stations: VFA-94
Comments: It's a privilege to have made it this far, and I am very thankful to all the Chiefs and sailors that have helped me get this far.
Date: 08:38pm
From: HMC (SEL) Moshe Yehudah
Duty Stations: 2D MARDIV
Comments: I am happy to finally get my name in the Deck Log
Date: 08:25pm
From: ABEC(SEL) HUGH CALDWELL
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE H W BUSH CVN77
Comments: Thanks to everyone that helped me get here, especially the junior Sailors that worked so hard day in and day out, they're the reason I was selected.
Date: 08:20pm
From: MAC (sel) Tim Hensley
Duty Stations: NR NCIS NFFO
Comments: I am honored to be a part of this Great Tradition, with extreme hope to be a positive influence on others.
Date: 08:20pm
From: AEC (SEL) Brian T. Sweeting
Duty Stations: VAW-123, VAW-120, VAW-125
Comments: Very honored to have been Selected. Thank you to all who have helped me be where I am today.
Date: 08:08pm
From: GMC(SEL) John William Reese IV
Duty Stations: COMLCSRON 2
Comments: I never imagined that I would ever be CPO(SEL) and in dew time I will be a Chief. Thank you for this privilege. FCCM(SW) Ed Campbell FCCM(SW) Michael Poole ETCS(SW) David Posey GMC(SW) Tabitha Miller GMC(SW) Christopher Black GMC(SW) Virgil Kilpatrick GMC(SW) Anthony Blackman GMC(SW) Stafford Tyson GMC(SW) Matt McClelland FCC(SW) Matthew Klem FCC(SW) Erifili Marsolais This is a very short list of great leaders and mentors. Once again thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
Date: 07:51pm
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Andrew Belyea
Duty Stations: SLF, CVN69, NRD NY, CVN65
Comments: What a long ride it has been to get to this point. Too many Chiefs/Senior Chiefs/Master Chiefs to thank for fear of omitting any. Excited to join the Mess at SLF.
Date: 07:13pm
From: GSMC(SEL) Andrew Betz
Duty Stations: USS CURTIS WILBUR DDG54
Comments: Congrats to all selectees!
Date: 07:03pm
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Jesse R. Green
Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: Previously served on the USS George Washington (CVN 73) 2003-2008, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego 2008-2011. Special thanks to all of the Sailors I have worked for and that have worked for me. They made me what I am and got me to get where I am today.
Date: 05:51pm
From: CTRC(EXW/SW) (Sel) Richard D Roy
Duty Stations: US Fleet Forces Command
Comments: I've had so many chiefs that have been influential to this point, but CTRC(RET) Paul Jay Vance has by far been the most. Thank you to all Chiefs, and especially the ones that have helped me.
Date: 05:49pm
From: MMC(Sel) Steven M Constantino
Duty Stations: SWOS ELS NORFOLK
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, past and present who guided and mentor me.
Date: 05:45pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Olivia Lowe
Duty Stations: NOSC Louisville, KY; USS Jason Dunham DDG 109, USS Whidbey Island LSD 41; COMSUBLANT; NATO SGT F-3; USS Mahan DDG 72
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors throughout my career who have helped to make this possible. I would not have made it this far without your guidance and support. Thank you to my family and friends whose love and support is invaluable as well. I am truly humbled by my selection and send Congratulations to all of my fellow Selectees!
Date: 05:40pm
From: ENC (EXW) (sel) Zachary Whiteker
Duty Stations: NOSC Columbus, Ohio
Comments: Proud and honored to be selected.
Date: 05:18pm
From: EMC(SEL) Louis A Green II
Duty Stations: Curts (FFG 38)/ NSWC/ USS Bainbridge (DDG 96)/ USS George H W Bush
Comments: I would like to thank the CPO's that had a huge influence on my career and the sailors that have served under me. You guys are the reason that I am where I am today.
Date: 05:06pm
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Louis T. Wright
Duty Stations: Swos Norfolk
Comments: I look forward to the challenge of walking in the foot steps of my great leaders whom I owe much respect, for if it wasn't for them pushing me to my potential I wouldn't be here. Thank you MMCM(SW/AW) Grady, Wesley MMCM(SW/AW) Gardner, Jim MMCS(SW/AW) Ontiveros, James
Date: 04:56pm
From: HTC(sel) Mark Auayan
Duty Stations: TRIREFAC Kings bay Georgia
Comments: A very proud feeling, One of the best opportunities to serve along side one of the greatest organizations in the military. Thanks to all involved in mentoring myself that brought me here today.
Date: 03:35pm
From: MMC (SEL) (SW/AW) Kayoime Owen Ricketts
Duty Stations: SWOS Norfolk (Student)
Comments: I wanted to thank my first mentor MM1 Sanchez for molding me from the first day I came to the ship and to my wife Sheryl Ricketts for standing by my side the whole time.
Date: 03:25pm
From: EMC(Sel) Nichoals Ramales
Duty Stations: SWOS LS Norfolk
Comments: I'm glad that I had it this far, would not happen with out the support of my all of the Chief that help me, my family and God.
Date: 03:21pm
From: DCC(Sel) DAMIEN BESS
Duty Stations: SWOS FARRIER FIRE FIGHTING SCHOOL
Comments: Honored to make it this far and be part of something bigger than myself
Date: 03:13pm
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Kenneth C. Lindquist
Duty Stations: COMLCSRON TWO
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief Petty Officers that have mentored me throughout my career especially GMC Maldonado who I had the privilege of serving with on USS FARRAGUT. He always exemplified pride and professionalism and although he is retired now he will always be my chief!
Date: 02:59pm
From: AZC(SEL) Christopher Mireles
Duty Stations: VAW123, NASKW, HSC26
Comments: Becoming a part of the most respected enlisted rank in all of the armed services is truly a blessing. Thanks to my family, my shipmates, officers, and every Master Chief, Senior Chief, and Chief that helped me get here.
Date: 02:39pm
From: CEC(SCW/EXW) (SEL) Dedrick Lamar Harris
Duty Stations: NMCB 11, NCTAMS LANT NORFOLK,NSA BAHRAIN,ACB2 and NCTAMSEURCENT
Comments: Thanks first and for most to god, to the past and present CPO Mess of NMCB 11 for all the grooming and all the CPO's that helped me grow into the person I'm today. The road was not always easy but it sure did make for a lot of great memories and experiences. I really would like to personally thank each and every CPO that influenced me but I don't think there is enough space but I want you'll to know that I appreciate all of you.
Date: 02:37pm
From: MMC(SEL) Timothy Woodward
Duty Stations: USS Bellleau Wood LHA-3, USS Saipan LHA-2, NRD Philadelphia- NRS Willingboro NJ, USS Iwo Jima LHD-7, SWOS Norfolk
Comments: Thank to all have helped me get here. I've made a lot of friends over the years and have had a lot of help getting to where I'm at right now. Nobody achieves things on their own. Thank you to al who have been a part of my career and helped me get to where I'm at right now.
Date: 02:07pm
From: GMC(SEL) Jared D. Leverett
Duty Stations: Current NCG2, past 20th SRG, NMCB 7, CNSWDG and USS Donald Cook
Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to put my information in the deck log.
Date: 01:34pm
From: CSC(SW/AW)(Sel) BYRONE F. ALVESBAUTISTA
Duty Stations: Center For Service Support Learning Site San Diego
Comments: First, I would to thank God for this blessing!! Second I would like to thanks all my mentors MC Puyot, MC Kennard, SC Billingslea, SC Santiago, SC Ridley, SC Navidad etc !!! I still remember the first time I met my Chief. Never did I think that I would make it this far; thanks you all it is much appreciated. I would also like to thank all of the Sailors that I have worked with throughout my career. It may be my name on the list but everyone of them challenged me and helped me along the way. They are the ones that deserve the credit for this outstanding accomplishment BZ. Most importantly I would like to say thanks for my daily motivation and inspiration, my beautiful wife and wonderful kids!!! Thank you, Very Respectfully, CSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Alvesbautista, Byrone
Date: 01:03pm
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Daniel Dye
Duty Stations: USS Carney, CV-TSC Ashore
Comments: Thank you to my family who has stuck beside me through everything and never wavering in their support. To all of the Sailors, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who I have had the great pleasure serving with, thank you for your unwavering dedication. I could not have done ANY of this without you guys and gals!
Date: 12:46pm
From: LSC(Sel) James Samson Dy
Duty Stations: HARRY S TRUMAN
Comments: This is the best experience in my life. taking on more challenges and learning to be a real chief. Thank you to my GOD, my family and most importantly mt shipmates who motivated me to be where I am now. HOOYAH!!!
Date: 12:01pm
From: ATC (SEL) FELICIA OLIVER
Duty Stations: NAS PAX, NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NAVAL AIR STATION CORONADO
Comments: This is the best day of my life!!!!!! And I couldn't have done this without God, my shipmates, my family, and my friends.
Date: 11:45am
From: PSC(SEL) Solomon Holiday
Duty Stations: NMCB ELEVEN
Comments: Thanks to PSCM Leotis McCray - your advice paid off
Date: 10:56am
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Garnett Whitmire III
Duty Stations: NMCB ONE, CBMU 202 Washington DC, NMCB SEVENTY-FOUR, and NMCB ELEVEN
Comments: It's an Honor to be a part of this great process and this Elite Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
Date: 10:23am
From: ENC(Sel) Wilmot C. Lloyd
Duty Stations: SWOS ELS Norfolk
Comments: I had like to thank every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief that have worked with me throughout my career. My sincere gratitude to all the Sailors who served with me on the USS Fort McHenry, USS Tortuga, EODMU 12, LOGSU-2, SEAL Two Team. Also to my team at SWOS, thanks!
Date: 10:17am
From: DCC(SEL) William Woods
Duty Stations: SWOS Norfolk
Comments: I wanted to say first off how proud I am to be here and how excited I am to be in this position. I also wanted to say thank you to my family and girl friend for with out them I would not be where I am at today. Also I wanted to say thank you to all of the leadership and chiefs mess for taking their time to help train us and get us through this process.
Date: 10:10am
From: DCC(Sel) Robert Thomas
Duty Stations: USS Mesa Verde LPD19, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, USS Avenger MCM1, SWOS LS Norfolk
Comments: I am very thankful to all the leaders who mentored me. I am also very thankful to my family who have supported me all the way.
Date: 09:57am
From: CTNC(IDW/SS/PJ)(SEL) Greggor Park
Duty Stations: NIOC MD, NIOC GA, JCIE
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders that saw potential in me to do great things and challenged me to see them through. You set profound examples that I can only hope to emulate in my future responsibilities. Without naming any names, you know who you are and thanks again for the tremendous opportunities to lead and take care of my people.
Date: 08:06am
From: ATC(SEL)(AW/SW) Albert Ricky Lambert Jr
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I'd like to thanks the many Genuines that have taught and pushed me to grow along the way. Most importantly the sailors I was fortunate enough to have led while onboard USS Harry S. Truman and NRS Greenville, TX. I'm sure it wasn't easy to trust and buy in on everything, but we learned and got the job done! This is a very humbling experience.
Date: 07:34am
From: ITC (SW/IDW)(Sel) George N Brown Jr
Duty Stations: ARDM4 Shippingport, NCTS Keflavik, USS Ramage DDG61, Subase New London BCT, USFI Baghdad Iraq, USNS Navajo T-ATF 169, USS Makin Island LHD8
Comments: I would like to thank family and all my leaders who have helped me get me to where I am today! I have traveled far but have a long way to go. Navy Pride!
Date: 07:25am
From: CSC(SW) (SEL) JORGE A. FLORESSANCHEZ
Duty Stations: CG-67, RTC GREAT LAKES, DDG-53, CV-63, NAVSTA, LSD-39.
Comments: Thank You... now let's get back to work!!!
Date: 04:26am
From: OSC(SEL) Isis Jones
Duty Stations: USS Essex, USS America, USS Lassen, RTC
Comments: I want to give a special thanks to all of my sailors who believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. To my mentors, you all are GREAT because you have supported me since day one even when I was a knuckle head. My Mom, Dad, Brother, and Nephew are my rock, everything I do is to keep them proud of me. Every sailors that has sailed with me, I couldn't have done this without you! This is a HONOR to be selected a CHIEF PETTY OFFICER in the world's finest Navy.
Date: 02:12am
From: AOC(sel) Kathryn Wesson
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan, HSC-23, HSCWSP, USS Makin Island
Comments: "Success breeds Success"
Date: 01:50am
From: HMC(sel) LUIS AMADOR
Duty Stations: HAVHOSP ROTA
Comments: Excited to start a new adenture
Date: 01:26am
From: LSC(Sel) Ruperto Sediego
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA-6)
Comments: I would like to thank god for this wonderful blessing and also to all the people who supported me especially my family.
Date: 12:59am
From: GMC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Phillip Baker
Duty Stations: Center For Security Forces LS Mayport
Comments: I am very excited to be apart of the mess! I also give thanks to the entire Chiefs mess of CRS-2 and CENSECFOR for giving me the tools to allow me to succeed! Hooyah!
Date: 12:23am
From: BUC(sel) Raymond Floyd Cutright
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NAF Atsugi, NMCB 3, NAFAC FE Atsugi, NMCB 4, NSW Group 1 CBM
Comments: Thank you to help me on this path, the Chiefs who put me in the most challenging positions and my family who supported me.
Date: 12:19am
From: AMC (SEL) Joseph Aderhold
Duty Stations: CNATTU Lemoore
Comments: Looking forward to being part of something with great history and pride.
Date: 12:11am
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Ryan M. Valentino
Duty Stations: VFA-122 SAU
Comments: Thanks to the Chiefs who helped to make this possible.
Date: 12:08am
From: ETC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Jose Partida III
Duty Stations: NRD Houston
Comments: Very excited and humbled to be selected. First I would like to thank my wife Crystal for being my rock and being there for me and supporting me 100% with every important career decision I have had to make. I would like to thank every Mentor and Leader I have had through out my career in helping mold me into the Sailor I am today. Also every shipmate I have worked with or led. Without any of you this would have never been possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 12:06am
From: AOC(SEL) Douglas Peterson
Duty Stations: NAS Lemoore, CA
Comments: Congratulations to all the Selects!
Date: 11:57pm
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Scott A. Dwyer
Duty Stations: VF-2, VFA-2, FRCW, VFA-137, FRCW
Comments: IYAOYAS
Date: 11:55pm
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Joshua Ray
Duty Stations: VF-101, VF-31, VFA-31, NRD Richmond, VFA-86
Comments: No comment
Date: 11:53pm
From: PSC(AW/SW)(SEL) Rita D. Rocha
Duty Stations: VFA-25
Comments: Such an honor to be selected for Chief Petty Officer!
Date: 11:50pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Sean Endres
Duty Stations: FRC WEST
Comments: excited for the challenge.
Date: 11:45pm
From: FCC(SEL) Michael Blankenship
Duty Stations: USS Hue City (CG-66), NRD Jacksonville
Comments: Looking forward to this season. I have so many friends that I have came up with. Can't wait to make more Brothers and Sister.
Date: 11:15pm
From: QMC (SEL) Sean Vis
Duty Stations: NOSC Denver
Comments: I am very humbled to be part of this season and being selected for Chief. I would like to thank the Sailors, Chiefs and Officers in my unit for their support, congratulations and for making me who I am today. I cannot wait for Pinning and joining the best Brotherhood/Sisterhood in the world!
Date: 10:50pm
From: CSC(SW)(sel) Jason Cole
Duty Stations: Naval Station Newport Rhode Island
Comments: I have been fortunate to have many who have mentored me and shown me the humble path to becoming a Chief Petty Officer. I would like to name a few starting at the beginning of my career to my current duty station: Senior Chief (retired) Gary Bowles Senior Chief Anton Anthony Senior Chief Scott Spencer Senior Chief Jossey Sacre Master Chief Catrina Cain Command Master Chief Shannon Howe Although they won't see the post, I would also like to thank all the OUTSTANDING Sailors I've had the pleasure of leading and working with throughout my career. If it wasn't for all of them, I wouldn't be who I am today.
Date: 10:48pm
From: OSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Panagiotis V. Boutsikakis
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND
Comments: I would like to thank those that have helped me through my career achieve something wonderful for me: OSCM Ortiz ABHCS Doty OSCS Ellis OSC Conyne OSC Green OSC Crawford Thank you for all of the help and I will see you in the mess.
Date: 10:38pm
From: FCC (Sel) Daniel Betancourt
Duty Stations: LPD-18
Comments: Glad to be here, can't wait to be part of the community
Date: 10:12pm
From: AOC(Sel) Shawn Wingle
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: Hard work pays off!
Date: 10:10pm
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Lamar Stevens
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: Glad to be a part.
Date: 10:04pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) REINALDO STRUIKEN
Duty Stations: USS CUSHING (DD-985), USS CHAFEE (DDG-90), NCTAMS PAC, USNS SALVOR (T-ARS 52), CID UNIT SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to thank God the almighty first and foremost. Thank my wife Tay and children for their support, my parents, brothers and sisters, Cushing Crew, Chafee Crew, NCTAMS PAC, USNS SALVOR Crew and CID UNIT SAN DIEGO Staff and the United States Navy for allowing me to serve this great Nation. V/R, ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Reinaldo G Struiken
Date: 09:46pm
From: NCC(SS/SW) (SEL) Josh Maskerines
Duty Stations: MARMC / PORTER / RAMAGE / JASON DUNHAM / LABOON / LEYTE GULF
Comments: I am looking forward to the new challenges that will come in the future, learning for all current and past Chiefs, and continuing to help mold future leaders of our NAVY.
Date: 09:41pm
From: EMC (SS) (SEL) BRAD MONELL
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Comments: FY 16 SELECTEE
Date: 09:41pm
From: YNC(SW/AW/IDW)(Sel) TIM VAUGHN
Duty Stations: NAVAL BASE CORONADO
Comments: Very Excited!
Date: 09:38pm
From: YNC(Sel)(SS) Gary White
Duty Stations: US Fleet Force Command
Comments: I am happy to be here and excited for the future. ~Fast Attack Tough~
Date: 09:26pm
From: LSC (SS) (SEL) Rich DAIGNAULT
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee
Date: 09:23pm
From: CTTC (IDW/SW) (SEL) Christopher Gillen
Duty Stations: CVN70, NIOC Colorado, NIOC Maryland, CIDUnit Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank family and all my leaders who have helped me get me to where I am today! I humbled and excited to meet the challenges of being the Chief!
Date: 09:19pm
From: ISC(IDW)(SEL) Jared Linares
Duty Stations: NCIS HQ
Comments: I am honored to be selected to join the Chief's Mess. I am here today because of my Mentors and the leadership they provided me. I hope to maintain that same integrity and work ethic.
Date: 09:07pm
From: CTRC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Anthony J Craig
Duty Stations: SRT-1
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY16 Selectees! I would like to thank all the great mentors I have had that helped me get to that next level. Also I would like to give a special thanks to my amazing wife, without her support and love I would not have made it this far!
Date: 09:05pm
From: AOC(AW/SW)(sel) Micah Jamaal Marbra
Duty Stations: USS Abraham LIncoln CVN 72
Comments: I would like to take the time to thank the following. AOCM Mark Seals AOCM Kevin Nowlin AOCM Christopher Johnson AOCS Jason Faciszewski AOCS Shane Sullivan Ret. AOC Keith Kirton AOC Lisa Crocker AOC Terrence Parks AOC Datrel Johnson AOC Kalin Honda ADC Anthony Richardson And too many more to name they all have played a roll in shaping my career to this point.
Date: 08:54pm
From: ISC (AW) (SEL) Benjamin W. Mulalley
Duty Stations: USS Essex LHD-2 (OCT 2000-OCT 2003); JICPAC (OCT 2003-APR 2007); USS Paul Hamilton DDG-60 (APR 2007-OCT 2008); VP-40 Fighting Marlins (OCT 2008-DEC 2011); USNORTHCOM (DEC 2011-DEC 2014); HSM-74 "World Famous Swamp Foxes" (JAN 2015-present
Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to enter the Hallowed Halls of the Chief Petty Officers Mess. ISCS Jason Scott (IS1 in 2000) was a big part of my early success in the Navy. YNC James Toner at VP-40 taught me how to REALLY write an eval. ISC Brad Hysell at NORTHCOM and all the other MANY MANY Chief Petty Officers I've had the opportunity to interact with through my career. Thank you all, and thank you for inviting me to The Mess. Looking forward to continuing and honoring the sacred traditions we all hold so dear.
Date: 08:50pm
From: AEC(SEL)(AW) Daniel McMath
Duty Stations: VFA-105, VFA-106, VFA-87
Comments: This is a surreal experience and I cannot wait to be accepted into the mess! V/R, AEC(SEL)(AW) McMath
Date: 08:10pm
From: MTC(SEL) Patrick Smith
Duty Stations: USS Maryland 738
Comments: Turtle Up!!!!!
Date: 07:57pm
From: MAC(SEL)(SW/EXW) Shanisha Trotter
Duty Stations: MARINE CORE SECURITY FORCE BATTALION
Comments: Serving always comes at a cost. The cost of leaving your family behind, closets friends, and loosing your dearest loved ones and not being able to pay your resting respects in person. Through it all, we can always count on the love of our families we come home to as they wait on our return from deployments, or dependent restricted duties. Many individuals have help to make those moments and duty stations easy to bare. The goal of advancing to the ranks of the senior enlisted has not been so smooth. And there were times I wanted to just give up completely. But with my faith, the love of my children, husband, and mentors along the way, this journey has been well worth it. For those that have inspired me, MACM Burden, MACS Shannon Smith, HMCM Dennis Polli, MA1 Suretha A. Carter (ret)., my protégé, who I refused to let catch up with me. I say thanks for the belief in my career.
Date: 07:47pm
From: NCC(SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Chanitra Mitchell
Duty Stations: NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow Chief Selects!!! I would like thank all my mentors and Sailors for their continue support. I am humbled and blessed to make it this far! "If you want it, You have to earn it! NCC(Sel) Mitchell
Date: 07:21pm
From: ADC(SEL) Nivea Smith
Duty Stations: VFA-105
Comments: Ready for the Challenge!
Date: 07:03pm
From: HMC(FMF/IDW)(SEL) Willie James Newson
Duty Stations: NRD OHIO
Comments: It is truly an honor to have been selected for CPO. I will wear those anchors and khakis with a humble pride. Thank you to all the leaders and mentors who helped me get here--you know who you are.
Date: 06:36pm
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Stephen Weber
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville
Comments: Very Excited thank you to all who helped me get to this point
Date: 06:33pm
From: SBC (SEL) Stephen Lashinsky
Duty Stations: NSWG-4 Detachment Stennis
Comments: Thank you for the wisdom and continued support.
Date: 06:33pm
From: LSC(SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Michael Bullis
Duty Stations: Fleet survey team
Comments: Hooyaa!
Date: 06:29pm
From: NCC (sel) Jose A. Nazario
Duty Stations: uss battaan, nrd miami, nrd new york, nrd jacksonville
Comments: Very honored to be where i am at. Ready to grow together.
Date: 06:28pm
From: YNC(SEL) HARRELL NAKITA LOVE HARRELL
Duty Stations: NRD JACKSONVILLE
Comments: So excited and ready for this new adventure.
Date: 06:26pm
From: DCC(SEL) Steven Favorite
Duty Stations: NRD Jax
Comments: Excited and Honored for the new challenge ahead.
Date: 06:26pm
From: AWVC (SEL) DOUGLAS ROBERT RENWICK
Duty Stations: NRD JACKSONVILLE
Comments: I AM EXCITED, HONORED AND READY FOR THE CHALLENGE!
Date: 05:51pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Ryutaro K. Yoshikawa
Duty Stations: 3d Medical Battalion
Comments: Thank you to my past leaders: CMDCM Rebana, HMC Giacoletti, and HMC(Sel) Sourivanh. You have all inspired and mentored me to always better myself and what it means to be a Sailor in the United States Navy. Thank you to my present leaders: HMC Hall and HMC Ross for continuing to guide me in becoming a better leader and mentor me further. And lastly, thank you to my wife Kristine for always being there for me throughout everything and what is to come in this journey.
Date: 05:43pm
From: MAC(SEL) Michael Diamond
Duty Stations: MCSFBN
Comments: Navy Chief..... Navy Pride
Date: 05:17pm
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Matthew G. Nelson
Duty Stations: USS SHAMAL (PC 13)
Comments: Proud to be here! Wouldn't have made it this far without the help of my family and my fellow Sailors!
Date: 02:17pm
From: BMC (EXW) (sel) Fredrick R. Blankenship
Duty Stations: NCHB TEN, NCHB FOUR, NCHB NINE, NPS 1304
Comments: I am truly honored to have been selected. I owe many thanks to my family, mentors, and fellow Sailors who helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 01:46pm
From: NCC(SCW)(SEL) Edward Joseph Brock
Duty Stations: NRD Ohio, NMCB 3, CSFE DET FLW, NMCB 5
Comments: HOORAH MOTIVATORS!!! Very excited about this process. I would like to thank my lovely wife for her support of me and our Mess. I also want to thank my family, mentors, shipmates and sailors; without your support I would not be where I am today. Chief Select, OUT!
Date: 10:41am
From: HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Owen Estero
Duty Stations: USNH OKINAWA, JAPAN
Comments: Excited for the new challenge
Date: 10:26am
From: PSC(Sel) Bunthoeun Ham
Duty Stations: 3d Marine Division Okinawa
Comments: I am excited to soon be a part of the Mess. My brothers and sisters in Okinawa will join me in the GoatLocker shortly. Good luck to everyone during the Season!
Date: 07:42am
From: MAC(Sel) Zachary Clause
Duty Stations: NAS Sigonella
Comments: I am very excited and honored to be blessed with the selection into this prestigious brother and sisterhood. I would like to give a shout out to my sponsors; MAC Micheal "Todd" Willets, GMC Joshua Verba, and MAC Anthony Allen. Also a shout out to the CPO that started it all; MACS Jody Sutton (Ret).
Date: 06:50am
From: OSC(SW/EXW)(SEL) HENRY LAVERNE PARKER II
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM CG 65
Comments: I would like to thank my Chain of command on the USS Antietam OSCS Reece great mentor and help me achieve my goals on-board. NCCS Brooks thanks very much you gave me an chance when others didn't so thank you very much.7r
Date: 05:54am
From: ATC(Sel) Matthew R Campbell
Duty Stations: FRCMA Det Norfolk
Comments: Thank you for all who have assisted me to get to where I am today. From my mentors and family, to my Sailors that have strived for always making the Navy better than what they have found it. Honored to have been selected and striving to ensure that I earn it every day.
Date: 05:30am
From: AMC(Sel) Damon Hegg
Duty Stations: FRCMA DET NORFOLK
Comments: I would like to thank many people who have helped me get to this point in my career (Junior and Senior). Thank You.
Date: 05:10am
From: AOC(Sel) Ryan Matthew Smith
Duty Stations: VP-26, NMC Det Key West, JSOC Iraq, TF Peacekeeper Afghanistan, USS Harry S. Truman, FRCMA Det Norfolk
Comments: What an honor it is to sign the CPOA Deck log! First I would like to thank God for his blessings. Second, for all the Sailor's that busted their knuckles to help us succeed as a Navy, third is my family that is the backbone of support for what we do. Thank you to all the Deckplate leaders who pushed us day in and day out to be better whether we liked what they had to say or not their intentions were always for the best! V/r, AOC(Sel) Smith
Date: 02:27am
From: AOC(SEL) Jeff S. Wesson
Duty Stations: HSCWSP, LHA-5, HSM-41,CVN-76
Comments: I'm honored to be where I'm at today. thanks to all the great Ordies out there.
Date: 02:00am
From: ENC (SW/EXW/SC) (SEL) Kevin Nichols
Duty Stations: USS America (LHA6)
Comments: Respectfully Request entry into these hallowed halls.
Date: 01:26am
From: YNC(Sel) Brandon Ross
Duty Stations: VFA-151, NRD San Diego, NSCT ONE, EODESU ONE, NAWMU ONE, NSW MSC
Comments: It is such an honor to be selected for Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 01:10am
From: AEC(SEL) Bradley Branan
Duty Stations: VFA-113, FRC West, VFA-2
Comments: So many people have helped me get where I am today and I cannot possibly thank everyone, but I would like to start off by thanking my wife for her motivation and support for the past 9 years. I would like to thank my mom and grandparents for their teachings and guidance. I would like to thank Ben Smith, ADCS Heady, AOC Layson, ATC Ledbetter, AMEC Holzmiester and AVCM Huemann for their key roles in getting me selected. Lastly, I want to thank the amazing Sailors that I have had the privilege of being their LPO. I could not have done it without you either. Thank you all.
Date: 12:44am
From: AMC(SEL) Justin Badwound
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ/NATTC/USS CARL VINSON
Comments: It was and still is a long hard road to make it to this point, and I could not have done it without my wife Ashly by my side, our children Brody, Ella, and Abby, and the many mentors along the way. It's an honor and a blessing to be a Chief Petty Officer Select and I look forward to September 16th, 2015.
Date: 12:31am
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Francisco E. Nieto
Duty Stations: VS-21, VP-9, NRD San Antonio, VFA-86
Comments: Thank you to all that have helped me in this journey. No one can do this alone. The list is long and I look forward to finding you all and shaking your hand in person.
Date: 12:19am
From: AEC(sel) Darryl Sykes
Duty Stations: CNATTU North Island, HSC-4, HSC-12, HSC-3, USS Kitty Hawk, AIMD North Island
Comments: Every leader I've had has helped me get to this point in my career and I am forever grateful for the trust that has been bestowed upon me to continue leading Sailors, now as a Chief Petty Officer. A special thanks goes out to the amazing mentors I've had for showing me that proper leadership is based upon earning respect from those above you, your peers, and your subordinates and by treating people fairly and leading by example. Earning a spot in the Chief's Mess has been a goal of mine for a long time and it feels great to accomplish that goal!
Date: 11:24pm
From: ITC(SEL) Katherine C. Penrod
Duty Stations: CIDUHR Dam Neck
Comments: It has been along time coming. I need thank all my past and current CPOs for being models for me to mold myself. I also need to thank my Dad, HMC(ret) Bill Penrod, for all his wisdom and guidance. I wish my Grandpa, MMC(ret) H. Melvin Penrod, could be here to do me the honor of pinning me.
Date: 10:52pm
From: AZC(Sel) (AW/SW) Shantani L Smith-Pannell
Duty Stations: VFA-105
Comments: I thank those who have helped me get here and I gratefully to those who are helping during this process.
Date: 10:51pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Bradley Dudding
Duty Stations: NBHC Mayport, FL
Comments: I would just like to thank all the Genuines that have stood next to me throughout the years and never gave up on me. Without the guidance, mentorship, motivation and leadership I would not be signing this log today. I will do all within my power to ensure the future generation of Sailors under my charge are provided with the same level of dedication to continue the proud heritage of the Navy Chief.
Date: 10:50pm
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Christopher Beach
Duty Stations: USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, NMCEAD Unit Guam, USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18)
Comments: I dont have words to describe how happy, and blessed I feel to finally be making it to the Mess!!
Date: 10:43pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW)(SEL) William Caleb Barrick
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA, NCTSCU OKC, USS MASON
Comments: Thank you to all who helped to guide me here.
Date: 10:28pm
From: MMC (SEL) PIERRE P. DESHOMMES
Duty Stations: MAYPORT FLORIDA
Comments: A special thanks to all the great leader that affected my life I will not make it without your great help and support once again thank you.
Date: 10:28pm
From: HMC (SW) (SEL) Madonna L MacKnight
Duty Stations: NH29PALMS
Comments: Thank you for the selection and to all the Sailors who have guided me along my naval career. Thank you to HMCM Merricks, 29 Palms chiefs mess HMC (ret) Barber, HMC Lawrence (ret), MMC Merchant and family, ITCM Thibeaux and RTC chief mess and all who have played and integral part in my development as a Navy Sailor.
Date: 10:26pm
From: FCC (SW) (SEL) Robert J. Auth
Duty Stations: USS PRINCETON (CG 59)
Comments: It has been a twenty-two year journey getting here, and I could not be happier! I have worked hard, but owe much to the junior Sailors who have worked hard following my lead, as well as the leaders who have pushed me towards the path of success. No promises, just committments! I wish all fellow selectees the best and congratulate you all.
Date: 10:18pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW) (SEL) James Hartman
Duty Stations: CID Unit Corry Station; USS Simpson FFG-56; USS Juneau LPD-10; USS Dubuque LPD-8
Comments: It is an extreme honor and very humbling to be a Chief Petty Officer Selectee. I would like to thank the Corry Station's, USS Simpson's, USS Juneau's and USS Dubuque's Chief's Mess for all the leadership, guidance, wisdom and mentorship passed onto me to help me get to where I am today. I would also like to thank all the sailor's who I have had the pleasuring of serving with over the years, my successes are because of your hard work and successes. Last but not least I would like to thank my family, for your support allows me to proudly serve. Thank you.
Date: 10:08pm
From: HMC (FMF/SW) (SEL) JAMES FRYMIRE
Duty Stations: 23RD DENCO
Comments: I want to extend my deepest thanks to my past and current leadership to include: HMCS Ramirez, HMCS Edwards, HMCS Rodriguez, HMCM Osborn, HMC (RET) Langford, HMC Eshram, HMCS Laxa, HMCS Butler, HMCM Mooers, HMC Myers, HMC Reese and their belief, support and push that they provided throughout my career. I am thankful for many of my junior Sailors who without their dedication and commitment to success I would not have been able to see this day. I am truly thankful for my wife, kids and family from coast to coast for their support and sacrifices. Thank you all so much!
Date: 09:42pm
From: HTC (SEL) BRANDON LINK
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)
Comments: First of all, this is a dream come true. I have wanted this since I was a young sailor. A Chief is something special, A Chief is something Rare. A Chief is a true leader of men. I am beyond humbled for this opportunity, and I hope to make the Mess and all my Sailors proud. As for the Goat Locker, I remember reading parts of it back when I was a 2nd class. Its a great place for general information and guidance for all pay grades. Thanks for everything you do for all of us.
Date: 09:40pm
From: YNC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Berwyn L. Tinnion Sr
Duty Stations: USS TRENTON (LPD 14)(DECOM)(00-03), SACEUR SHAPE Belgium (03-06), USS NITZE (DDG 94)(06-09), IA-Balad IRAQ (08-09), NMITC, Dam Neck, VA (09-13), IA-Kandahar, Afghanistan ROLE III (11-12), PCU GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78), 13-PRESENT
Comments: First and foremost, I'd like to thank the good LORD up above because without him none of this is possible. Second, I'd like to thank my wife and Children, family and friends for being patient as I studied and grinded to make myself competitive enabling me to be in competition with all of those fine Sailors out there. Next I'd like specifically thanks ALL Junior Sailors that have worked alone side of me as I traveled up the Ranks. They are the reason why I have moved up second to GOD. Next, my chains of command for trusting me with their Sailors by putting me in positions to lead. Last but not least, I'd like to thank ALL Chief Petty Officer's past and present for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the mess. I can't wait for the experience. A few more days and you all will have a few more "GOOD MEN" NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!!
Date: 09:34pm
From: MNC(SW)(SEL) David R. Toyloy
Duty Stations: NMC Unit Charleston
Comments: I would like to say Thank You to everyone who have teach me, lecture me , yell at me and pick me up when i'm down. THANK YOU
Date: 09:29pm
From: AWVC(SEL) Ari Klein
Duty Stations: HS-3,VQ-4,NASSIG,VQ-7
Comments: I am incredibly honored and humbled at the opportunity to join the greatest futurity in the world and serve along side the military’s best leaders. I understand there are many challenges in my path to becoming a Chief and I look forward to going at them face on with my brothers and sisters.
Date: 09:27pm
From: AOC(AW/SW) (Sel) Kyle H Young
Duty Stations: NSAWC, CV/CVN SEA OP DET Lemoore, FRCWDF, USS Abraham Lincoln
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chiefs who have been there to help and guide me throughout my career and assisted me in getting to where I am today. I would also like to thank my family for their continued support throughout my career. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
Date: 09:27pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Adrian V. Escudero
Duty Stations: Vice Presidents Residence
Comments: I would like to thank Senior Chief Timko, Senior Chief McNulty, Chief Eaton, and Chief Ramirez for all of the support and guidence through all these years. Thank you.
Date: 09:16pm
From: LSC ( SW/AW/SCW/FMF)(SEL) Erik Leigh Sinks
Duty Stations: NMCB 74, NAVSUP SIGONELLA, USS NIMITZ
Comments: I am honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I look forward to impacting and improving the lives of my Sailors, the same way all of the Chiefs impacted mine. Special thanks to Senior Chief Murphy, Senior Chief Joven, and the entire Chief's mess onboard the USS Nimitz.
Date: 09:15pm
From: LNC (SEL) Earl R. Brown
Duty Stations: PCU GERALD R. FORD
Comments: Honored to be able to learn and add to the glorious history of the CPO MESS
Date: 09:13pm
From: BMC(SW) (SEL) Brian Keith Matthes
Duty Stations: BMU TWO/USS GEORGE WASHINGTON/COMNAVEUR/USS MOBILE BAY
Comments: I would like to thank, BMC(SW/AW) Alston Cains and BMC(SW/AW) Stevie Smith for their guidance and encouragement. I would not have been a Selectee today without it.
Date: 09:12pm
From: EMC(sel) John Bolster
Duty Stations: CVN-78
Comments: I am a nuke surface electricians mate
Date: 09:05pm
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Dustin L. Bailey
Duty Stations: Navy Recruiting District Ohio
Comments: I am honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I want to say thank you to the Chiefs that took me under their wing when I was a young arrogant deck seaman. I would not be here without you guys. Thank you for caring for me as one of your own. I will take care of my sailors the same way you all did for me. A specific thanks to BMCS Marshall, BMC Shaneville, BMC Meirzwick, BMC Williams, BMC Perez, BMC Rojas and NCC Jardina.
Date: 08:48pm
From: MMC(sel) Christopher Vargo
Duty Stations: PCU GERALD R FORD
Comments: The hard work finally paid off.
Date: 08:40pm
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) John U. ChavezSanchez
Duty Stations: PCU GERALD R. FORD (CVN78)
Comments: I thank god for giving this promotion. I still remember the first time I met my Chief. Never did i think that i would make it this far. I am proud and honored to be giving this opportunity. It is truly the best and proudest moment in my naval career. First and foremost i owe this to God. My sailors and my mentors who are the reason why i am where i am today. Special thanks to my Mentor Master Chief Norton (staioned on the USS John C. Stennis)who i give credit to almost everything i know today. Lastly, a special thanks to my wife Kerrie and my beautiful kids John and Kayla. They have kept me grounded in life and have been my backbone throughout my life and career. I am truly blessed.
Date: 08:39pm
From: STSC(SEL) Carl McLaughlin
Duty Stations: USS San Juan; SubTechSupCenter; USS Tucson
Comments: It has been a long wait and i am finally honored to call myself a Chief Selectee and soon to be a Chief. Thank you to all those who have helped to shape me into what and who I am today.
Date: 08:30pm
From: CTTC (SEL) (SW/AW) Jesse Wyckoff
Duty Stations: USS SAN DIEGO, CORRY STATION, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: Happiest day of my life. I would like to thank my family, mentors, and everyone I have ever worked with to get me where I am today. From all the questions to the tough situations they have helped mold me into the sailor I am now. Truly blessed.
Date: 08:16pm
From: AEC (Sel) Steven Woods
Duty Stations: NRD Michigan
Comments: Congrats to all selectees and thank you to all Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have helped us along the way.
Date: 07:45pm
From: GSMC (SW) (SEL) Will MCCATHERN
Duty Stations: USS BRISCOE DD 977, ACU4, NRD ATLANTA, USS MITSCHER DDG 57
Comments: Thanks to everyone that helped me get here. There is so many people, too many too name. To think I was just going to do my 4 years back in 2001. Congrats to everyone and good luck.
Date: 07:40pm
From: BMC(Sel)(SW/AW) Kenneth L. Miles
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: It is an Honor and a Privilege to have been selected for Chief. Congratulations to all FY-16 CPO Selectees!
Date: 06:58pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) Christopher Lyons
Duty Stations: Enlisted Aide Washington Navy Yard OPNAV
Comments: It is such an honor to be selected into the hallowed brethren of Chief Petty Officers
Date: 06:41pm
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jonathan C. Ronquillo
Duty Stations: NAS Lemoore; USS Makin Island; NAF Atsugi; USS Kitty Hawk
Comments: I would like to thank the MAN above, my families and friends, my mentors and my junior Sailors. Without the help and support of these group of people I wouldn't accomplished and reach this new milestone of my navy career.
Date: 06:16pm
From: YNC(SEL) Stephen Nielson
Duty Stations: COMSEACONTWINGPAC, HS-4, NMCB 22, RIVRON 3 & CPPD CORRY STATION
Comments: I just want to thank all of those past and present who helped me get to his point in my career. I look forward to working with all of you and happy to be here.
Date: 06:11pm
From: BMC (EXW/SW) (Sel) Adam De'ontai Jackson
Duty Stations: CORIVRON TWO
Comments: Blessed to be afforded the oppertunity to be apart of this great mess.
Date: 06:10pm
From: NCC(Sel) Anthony Whaley
Duty Stations: NRD OHIO
Comments: I am truly grateful for being selected and would like to thank everyone for helping me get this far in my career. This achievement in my life is a true blessing and will continue to stay humble and stay loyal to the Navy! This is the beginning of a new challenge and ready to tackle any and everything ahead. Congratulations to all the Selectees, we have got this far so let's continue to push forward and keep the US Navy strong!!
Date: 05:55pm
From: AOC(AW/SW) (SEL) Arturo L. Colón Gutiérrez
Duty Stations: PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Comments: I want to thank all the Sailors that got me to this point. In particular AOC William Doyle, AOC Curt Lyons and AOC Erwin Carson.
Date: 05:48pm
From: EMC (SEL) (SW/AW) Carlos A. Robinson
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON; USS SHAMAL
Comments: First off I would like to say I been blessed throughout my career. I have to thank my Heavenly Father, my wife and son for their sacrifice, and everyone I serve with along this journey. This milestone in my career is a victory for everyone of you who help me along the way. Thanks!
Date: 05:44pm
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Reginald B. Swift
Duty Stations: SWO LS San Diego, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 72), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
Comments: I am so honored to be selected to earn anchors! So many people to thank. My Sailors got me here! My Chiefs molded me to lead Sailors. I will never forget. Congratulations Selectees!!!! Let's earn those ANCHORS!!!!
Date: 05:38pm
From: ENC (SW/AW) (SEL) Elandra Smith
Duty Stations: SWOS ENG LS SAN DIEGO
Comments: I am very humble and grateful for my selection to advance to Chief Petty Officer. My family is here to support me while I go through my transition phase and I could not be more thankful for their support. I would like to thank all the great leadership I have had throughout my career. I would like to also thank all of my junior sailors because without their help I would not be in this position.
Date: 05:32pm
From: MMC(SEL) Adam Fogle
Duty Stations: SWOS LS SD
Comments: Thank you everyone who believed in me and to those that got me here, you know who you are.
Date: 05:12pm
From: EMC (SEL) Marie Lou Dalby
Duty Stations: Surface Warfare Officer School Command
Comments: Other than my very supportive family and friends, I would like to thank all the awesome Sailors that I had pleasure to work with. Also, I would like to thank all the Chiefs that get me to where I am today. Special thanks to EMCS Antonio, ENC Hayes, EMC Ramirez, EMC Jones, EMC Cruzmorales, EMC Williams, EMCS Gaitan, EMCS Braunesreither, EMCS Penaflor, MMCS Bear, ENC Nance, GSMC Gregorio, GSMC Boson, GSEC Ponce, GSCS Espina, and all the Chiefs of the SWOS Chief's Mess!
Date: 05:09pm
From: AMC(SEL) ROGELIO R HUERTA
Duty Stations: HSC-15
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family and my friends. Without their support I would not be here in this position as a FY16 CPO Selectee. I would also like to thank all the sailors that I have had the pleasure to lead. If it wasn't for their hardwork and motivation I would have never made it this far.
Date: 04:42pm
From: ENC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Michael N.L. Jaeger
Duty Stations: USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), Consolidated Divers Unit San Diego, Special Boat Team 12 (SBT-12), USS New Orleans (LPD-18), SWOS ENG LS San Diego.
Comments: My family and I are honored and extremely excited that I was selected for Chief Petty Officer. I am ready and committed to be the best deck plate leader that I can be. I want to help mold and develop our sailors to become the best they can be weather its in our Navy or moving out of our Navy into the civilian world. I will leave no Sailor behind.
Date: 04:32pm
From: MMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) JOSHUA MICHAEL PFEFFER
Duty Stations: USS BRISCOE (DD-977), USS DONALD COOK (DDG-75), RIVERINE SQUADRON ONE, NRD PHILADELPHIA, USS CARNEY (DDG-64), NAVAL SURFACE SQUADRON 14
Comments: I WOULD SINCERELY LIKE TO THANK MY WIFE HILLARY AND DEFINITELY MY JUNIOR SAILORS FOR SUPPORTING ME AND HELPING ME GET TO THIS POINT. ITS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY SO FAR AND CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE CHALLENGES THAT LAY AHEAD OF ME! HOOYA!
Date: 04:03pm
From: CTTC (SW/IDW) (SEL) Christopher Bryant Weatherly
Duty Stations: USS SAN DIEGO (LPD 22), USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48), NIOC COLORADO, USS CARNEY (DDG 64)
Comments: First I would like to thank God because through him all of this was possible. I would like to thank my family for their continued support through the ups and downs of my career. My Sailors for their trust in me to lead them to success and the many mentors I have had to help me along the way. I am truly humbled and honored to have been selected and will continue to make those who have helped and supported me proud. Congratulations to my fellow brothers and sister who made it and I look forward to serving with you.
Date: 03:38pm
From: PSC (SEL) Tarek H. Elkhalil
Duty Stations: VFA-102 Atsugi Japan; SOCEUR Stuttgart Germany
Comments: I am very honored to be selected for Chief Petty Officer, it means so much to me and my family. I am committed to excellence and I will never disappoint my fellow brothers and sisters. I will take care of my sailors the same way my Chiefs took care of me. Special thanks to VFA-102 Chief mess and YNC Steele, Jeffrey for being a big part of this. Special thanks to my amazing mentor Senior Chief Clarkson, my amazing teacher and gold mine of knowledge, PSC Jimenez and my true brother and amazing friend PSC Jones. I am very proud of my achievement and I am looking forward to a vital part of the Goat Locker!
Date: 03:34pm
From: HMC(FMF/IDW)(SEL) Willie Newson
Duty Stations: Navy Recruiting District Ohio
Comments: It is an honor to be selected and I look forward to the challenges that come with this process. Thank you to all the past and present CPOs who offered me tutelage; you know who you are, and I definitely would not have achieved such a feat without your active leadership and mentorship.
Date: 03:22pm
From: MRC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Edward Pastoral
Duty Stations: FRCSW
Comments: A big shout out to ALL my fellow shipmates of USS BUNKER HILL (2010-2015). Thanks for yalls help and always pushing me which made me and put me in the position I am in today. THANKS YALL
Date: 02:49pm
From: ABFC (AW/SW) (SEL) Pedro E. Quirartemedrano
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), NAVSUP FLC SAN DIEGO/NALF SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17), USS ESSEX (LHD 2)
Comments: First of all, I would like to thank God for making this dream a reality. I would also like to dedicate this accomplishment to all the people who have had a direct impact in my career, my Sailors, my Deckplate Leaders and my beautiful Family. This could never have been possible without the hard work and dedication of all my Sailors, my Deckplate leaders who guided me throughout my Navy career which got me to this point and last but not least my beautiful family who has always been there for me and that I love so much. This milestone is the result of your commitment and support. Thank you!
Date: 02:45pm
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Geoffrey Braun
Duty Stations: USS Newport News (SSN 750); USS Scranton (SSN 756); USS Georgia (SSGN 729)
Comments: I just wanted to sign the selectee deck log to introduce myself and thanks everyone that helped me get to where I am today. Without the time and effort of others I would not be where I am today. Also, without all of the hard work from those that I have led in the past it would have been impossible for me to be here. So a thank you to all of those people, there is not room on here to thank everyone individually or I would! Also, since there are technically 4 MMC rates on a submarine, I am the A-Gang type.
Date: 02:36pm
From: AMC(AW) (SEL) Thomas Corbiere
Duty Stations: VFA-192 (present); VAQ-129; VFA-147; VFA-122
Comments: I would like to thank many people who have helped me get to this point in my career; AMCS Rosales (ret), AECS White (ret), AECS Hawkins, ADC Parish, ADC Abdool, AMEC Holzmeister and may others. I hope to continue to make you proud.
Date: 02:19pm
From: EMC(SEL) Keith A. Blandin
Duty Stations: La Jolla(SSN 701)
Comments: Request access to the CPO(SEL) forums. Thank you.
Date: 02:17pm
From: YNC(Sel)(SW/AW/SCW) Desiree D. Wade
Duty Stations: Joint Allied Force Command Naples, NMCB 11, Joint Targeting School, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), VF 101
Comments: I am completely humbled to be selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. I would sincerely like to thank those who helped mold me into the leader and person I am today. To my mentor YNC(SCW/AW/SW) Gregory Drummond, I truly want to thank-you, because without the patience and flexibility mentally you taught me I would not of achieved this blessing.
Date: 02:16pm
From: AOC(AW)(SEL) Dewayne A SR.
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN-71) x 2, USS John C. Stennis(CVN-74), USS Harry S.Truman(CVN-75), SIMA Norfolk, VX-23, HSC-26, FRCMA Det Norfolk
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me through thick and thin. Without their support I would not be here in this position as a FY16 CPO Selectee. I would also like to thank the GOATLOCKER from every command that I have been attached to that had the confidence in me to perform well above my known capacity, and pushed me when I needed to be pushed through the face of adversity. I would also like to thank all the sailors that I have had the pleasure to lead. If it wasn't for their hardwork and motivation I would have never made it this far. You have taken care of me when I needed it and I will continue to take care of you.
Date: 02:10pm
From: AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) George B. Baxter
Duty Stations: USS McKee, USS Cleveland, VX-30, VFA-94, NATTC Pensacola, USS George Washington, VX-9
Comments: I feel an even deeper since of pride that I never thought was possible. Truly blessed to be part of the Chiefs mess. I would like to thank my wife Melissa daughters Caitlyn and Alexis and son George Jr. for always pushing me to be better everyday.
Date: 01:47pm
From: EMC(SEL)(SW/AW) Russ Vail
Duty Stations: IMF Bangor, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), ITAM-NAVY IRAQ
Comments: Thank you to my family for supporting me through these tough years. Thank you to everyone I have every worked with, without your hard work this would not have happened. Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief that I have ever worked with for all your guidance throughout my career. Thank you for the opportunity to join this community.
Date: 01:31pm
From: BMC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Thomas D. Manke
Duty Stations: MDSU-1
Comments: I would like to thank my family, wife, mentors, and sailors who helped me to get to this moment. I would especially like to thank my father. Whose wisdom, guidance and example inspired me to join the Navy. I know you will be there in spirit, RIP.
Date: 01:17pm
From: AOC(AW)(SEL) Adam C. Allen
Duty Stations: VFA-137, VFA-122, VFA-41, AND VX-9(CURRENT CMD)
Comments: I am honored to be a Chief Select! I couldn't have done this alone, or got to where I am today without the help of my family and the leadership, that I've had throughout my career. I would like to thank my wife Alison and my two boys Tate and Hunter for being there throughout all the hard times. I would like to thank the following for all the leadership and mentorship, that helped get me to this point in my career. AOCS Jeno, AMCS Kurtz, AECS Castillo, AOC Comrie, AMC Goodwin, AMC Waldon, ATC Moylan, and AOCS Don Phelps (Retired). There are so many more that helped me throughout my career, but I just wanted to thank the above for all their patience and guidance, for which I am grateful and humble for what they have done.
Date: 01:13pm
From: AWOC(SEL) Clark Wallace
Duty Stations: VP46/CNATTU NORFOLK/ONI/NATTC
Comments: It is my honor and privilege to be selected by the Navy to lead the next generation of Sailors. My family is extremely proud. I may have been selected but is was the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that provided the guidance necessary to break through my own barriers and have vision to see from their point of views.
Date: 01:07pm
From: YNC(sel) RAQUEL VEGA-CALDWELL
Duty Stations: NR USW OPS DET R
Comments: This is an Honor to have been selected. Congratulations to all FY-16 CPO Selectees. I want to thank the Chief's Mess for their guidance, wisdom and mentorship, which without I would not be here today. Thank you!
Date: 01:02pm
From: AZC (SEL) ALMA DINEROS-HOBBS
Duty Stations: USS TARAWA/HS-4/HSL-45/HSC-14/COMHSCWINGPAC
Comments: I thank God, my family, friends and my shipmates whom I proudly served and worked for all my 14 years in the service. I am blessed to have met wonderful MENTORS that have been supportive of my career all these years (active and retired). I won't be here without your constant guidance and wisdom. I love my sailors and not a day I think of how I can show you that we have a great community within the United States Navy. Not a day, that I gave my all so you can be proud of me as much as I am proud to represent. I truly "thank" all of you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 12:55pm
From: MCC(EXW/IDW)(SEL) Alexander Michael Gamble
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan (Present), Syracuse University (2014-2015), Defense Media Activity (2011-2014), AFN Afghanistan (2013), AFN Souda Bay (2009-2011), Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic (2008-2009), USS Charlotte (2007)
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be selected to join the mess. Thank you to every member of the mess that helped me get to this point. I still remember the impact Chief Johnson had on me in boot camp, and it has been consistent with each CPO since. I am especially thankful to Senior Chief Dean Lohmeyer. He fought on my behalf to help me convert to MC when I was a second class. I have run into him at every command since, and he has kept me on course. Thank you very much. And it cannot be stated enough -- thank you to my wife for being the biggest supporter and cheerleader of my career. You rock my world.
Date: 12:33pm
From: AOC(SEL) Robert Applestot
Duty Stations: VF-2, VFA-125, VFA-94, SFWSPAC, VFA-113
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and children who have supported me through the years and along my journey to get here. I would especially like to thank all the CPO messes who have guided and mentored me that enabled me to become part of this mess today. I would also like to thank all the current and past Sailors who have helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 12:20pm
From: ATC (AW/SW) (SEL) John A. Damm
Duty Stations: CNATTU STU Previous - CNATTU DET ATSUGI, CVN-74, CVN-72, AIMD NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND
Comments: To all Chiefs who have been a part of my career you have all given me invaluable guidance and an example to shape my career. I would like to thank Chief Warrent Officer Ceasar Astorga for opening my eyes to my potential in our Navy, LCDR John E. Harris (prior senior chief) for guiding me along the way as only he could and ETC Mark A. Love for being the standard which I will seek to exceed during my career and a great mentor to this day.
Date: 12:11pm
From: HMC(FMF/CAC)(Sel) Jeremy R. Moore
Duty Stations: HQ Bn, 2d Marine Division, V1/8 2d Marine Divsion, 2d ANGLICO II MEF, SOTG II MEF, NNMC Bethesda, MACG 28, Nav Hosp Camp Lejeune, V3/6 2d Marine Division
Comments: I am extremely honored to be a Chief Select. This has been my dream and goal my entire career. I am thankful for the opportunity to give back to those that have given me so much. I would like to thank the following for pushing me to be my best. ForceCM Laura Martinez, HMCM Bob Johnson, HMCM Rob Brown, HMCS Chris Campbell, HMCS Eric Smith, HMCS John Dean, HMCS James Walker, HMCS Tameeka Washington, HMCS Ryan Auclair, HMCS Mike Lackney, HMC Angie Lackney, HMC Chris Holzworth, HMC Natalie Cebular, HMC Jess Skinner, HMC Jesus Santiago, and HMC Brian Schmock. Because of you I am a much better Sailor and human being. I would also like to thank all of the Sailors that I have worked with throughout my career. It may be my name on the list but everyone of them challenged me and helped me along the way. They are the ones that deserve the credit for this great accomplishment.
Date: 12:05pm
From: AWFC (SEL) Kami Mayer
Duty Stations: VRC-30
Comments: I am honored and humbled to be a selectee. I thank God and my family for being with me through out my journey in the Navy. I would also like to thank the COD community. I have grown up in it and have been influenced and touched by all junior sailors, my peers and the seniors above me that believed in me when I started to loose faith in making it here. Thank you.
Date: 12:00pm
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Charles Allison
Duty Stations: CNATTU Lemoore, VFA-211
Comments: I am honored to have been selected. Their were many chiefs through the years that have helped me get to where I am today. I would like to especially thank ATC Stephens, ATC Sprinkle, ATC Velez and Master Chief Hager for their patience and guidance it was invaluable.
Date: 11:59am
From: AWOC(SEL) Aaron Butler
Duty Stations: VP-16, AW A School, VP-1, NSGLK, VP-8, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I am very humbled to the fact that I have finally been selected by a group of Master Chiefs. First I have thank my family for the love and support through the years. Next to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs, that have helped mold and guide me through this journey to get to this point. To name a few CMDCM Campbell, CMDCM Walker, HMCS Butler, AWOCS McCartney, AWOCS Haney, AWFCS Paolini, AWRCS Showerman, AWOCS Deats, AWOC Eason, AWOC McAfee, QMC Ector, AWFC King (Ret.). Finally I have to thank all the Sailors I have led, for without them this selection would have never happened. Thank you guys and gals oh so very much, I am greatly appreciative of all the hard work through the years and the fruit of their labor are shown with this year's selection.
Date: 11:36am
From: ADC (SEL) Kris Reynolds
Duty Stations: NAS Lemoore
Comments: I have been truly blessed to be selected into this world wide brother and sister hood. I look forward to this journey and striving to be apart of the goat locker.
Date: 11:35am
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Herbert E Lane III
Duty Stations: MCM CREW CONFLICT, NRD HOUSTON TX, USS HARRY S TRUMAN, USS CARTER HALL
Comments: I would first like to thank my Lord and Savior because I would not be where I am today without him. Looking back at my career their has been so many people that had a influence over my career and decisions. I took the good from the bad, and the good from what I believed was good. As I grow and mature in the Navy I am learning that who I believed was bad wasn't always the case. I would like to thank my parents who have always been there for me. All of my sisters who prayed for me everyday. My sailors who trusted me with their careers. Every Chief Mess I had the privilege to knock three times to enter. LCDR Ricketts, who was once my Navigator, XO, and captain. She always put the black and white in my hand and never accepted mediocracy. NCC Velasquez keeping me out of trouble. Can't recall how many times you saved my 6! My new and growing family, Thelma thank you for holding my hand during this whole process, and believing in me. Izadora and Penelope my daughters, you give me all the reason to do the best I can everyday. My Brother Sergio and Sister Gloria, I am holding a spoon in front of my mouth now for all the times you spoon fed me. Thank you guys. If I put every influential person on this comment thread I would crash this honorable tradition and website. The true meaning of this is I did not make me a CPO, all of you did. QMC(SEL) Herbert Lane
Date: 11:33am
From: YNC(SEL)(SW) Jose M. Rosario
Duty Stations: MCM CREW CONFLICT/USS SCOUT (MCM 8)
Comments: I am blessed and humbled to a CPO Selectee. I have had the privilege of working with some great Sailors, junior and senior, that have helped me get to this milestone in my career. I will forever be thankful.
Date: 11:30am
From: ETC(SW/EXW/AW)(SEL) James I Smith
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8), CRG-1 TEU, MESG-1, NOSC KITSAP, SUBMARINE GROUP NINE, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)
Comments: 14 years of hard work and dedication and I'm finally here. Thank you to the great leadership and mentors I've had along the way. And a very special thank you to those junior Sailors that have worked their butts off for me. Their success is my success and I wouldn't be here if it weren't for them.
Date: 11:26am
From: AOC(SEL) KEVYN ARROYOCAMARA
Duty Stations: VFA-122, VFA-41, SFWSPAC
Comments: It's a extreme Honor to be a full-16 CPO selectee. I just wanna thank my mentors, friends, and commands Genuines that told me never to quit and keep going forward. Thank you Angela Arroyo my wife for supporting me through all the up and downs, I love you and can't wait for my baby to be born. Hooyah lets have fun!
Date: 11:24am
From: STGC(SW/IUSS)(SEL) Anthony Grosso
Duty Stations: USS Philippine Sea (CG-58)
Comments: Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief that has ever taken the time to teach me through the years. Thank you to every Sailor that I have ever worked with, or that has worked for me. Every last one of you are the reason I am who I am, and why I am successful.
Date: 11:23am
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Tamura Hill
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Pensacola
Comments: Moments of honest accomplishment are few and far between. Thank you first and fore most to God, HE always has a plan. To my family, you are my rock and have supported me through all my valleys and peaks through out my career. To all those in my military family, thank you for pushing me the distance. It is easy to look back and see the highlights of those who were in my corner to make this accomplishment happen. I would not be here without everyone that has touched my life from the day that I walked in the recruiters office to the final day of pinning. Thank you for accepting me into the world finest Chief's Mess!
Date: 11:18am
From: GMC(Sel) Travis Haislip
Duty Stations: NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP ONE
Comments: Can't express how excited I am to be part of the mess!! I have met some amazing Chiefs, along my journey in the Navy. Now I can sit beside some of them and call them my Brothers and Sisters. Excited to finally become part of the Mess. Looking forward to the end but having fun with the Season.
Date: 11:15am
From: AZC (SEL)(AW/SW) Kasey A. Prather
Duty Stations: CSFWP, VFA-147, FRC WEST, NEGB GTMO, VFA-14
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. Thank you to all that helped make this possible.
Date: 11:06am
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Kent Russell Hall
Duty Stations: HSL-43,HSL-43,CNATTU NI
Comments: Thank you to my wife Tomomi! I want to thank all those who worked so hard for me the last 14 years. I am a servant leader! I also want to thank my mentors. Here are a few the people who have helped me. AECS Montgomery, ATC Longardner, ADCS Poblete, AMC Bauer, ATC Hinton, SCREECH, ATC(SEL) Dreaden, AOC Letteri, ADCS Gutierrez, ADC Mark Dillon, Chief Munsinger, DDD, Mynatt, ABECS Ontiveros, AOC Shelton, ENS Hamilton, AT1 Schreiner, LT Gazafy, Master Chief Dobi, Master Chief Karmack, AZC Moore, AZCS Torres, ATC Hegrat, All Chiefs from the Foundry, My team at CNATTU NI, All my HSL-43 detachment brothers and sisters, Bob Thompson, AT1 Young, ASCS Bibow, ADC Choat, All my detachment Chiefs, The Chiefs Mess at CNATTU NI. I know I might have forgot to thank a few in particular, but you know who you are. Thank you! I work for those who work for me! I will never forget those who got me here! I will continue to serve those who work for me! All Sailors are my Sailors.
Date: 11:02am
From: HMC(FMF/IDW)(SEL) McRyan E. Aquino
Duty Stations: NMCSD, MEDLOG Co. 1st FSSG, MCAS Iwakuni Japan BHC, NMCSD, 2/4 1st MARDIV, 1st Medical Battalion 1st MLG
Comments: I'm very excited to be going through season! This is one of the most challenging times in my career to go through it because I'm also going through Independent Duty Corpsman "C" School at Surface Warfare Medical Institute right now. I know that this challenge will make it that much more rewarding in the end! I'm excited to be part of the mess! My family has a tradition of Naval service and I'm glad to say that my brother and I are able to keep that tradition going. Being selected as a CPO is something I've always wanted to accomplish in my Naval career! I can't wait to take in all the knowledge that will be dropped on us during this season!
Date: 10:35am
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Brandonn Carr
Duty Stations: USS HARPERS FERRY LSD-49
Comments: I am deeply honored to be a CPO Selectee. I have to thank God above all and of course my wife and children.I want to give special thanks to Master Chief Chris Angstead, Master Chief Erik Copley, Master Chief Vince Vanterpool, BMCS (SW/EXW) Shane Chamlee, QMCS(SW)Eric Clark, QMCS(SW)Stacy Settles,NCC(AW) Brian Burch, and PSC(SW) Jason Tillery. They showed me true leadership. Thank you!
Date: 10:30am
From: ABEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Sakda C Nomichith
Duty Stations: Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola FL (62229)
Comments: ABEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Nomichith, Sakda C I am truely honered to have been selected to join my my brothers and sister as a Chief Petty Officer USN. I could not have achieved this amazing oppertunity with out my amazing wife, family, and brilliant mentors. Im in your debt and will strive to make you proud at every opportunity
Date: 10:28am
From: FCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jason M. Rhoads
Duty Stations: S SERVSCH GLKS (30626), S COMBATRCEN LNT (30532), USS SAIPAN LHA-2 (20632), MARMC SUB RC (3812A), S CSCS ST DMN NK (30532), USS GONZALEZ DDG-66 (21833), NAS LEMOORE CA (63042)
Comments: When I first started my career in the U.S Navy, I had no idea it was going to be a career. Never in my dreams did I think I would ever be selected for the honorable rank of Chief Petty Officer. I was a young man still in need of guidance, and I made many mistakes along the way. I had every intention of separating after my first enlistment without realizing a plan was necessary to successfully make that transition. The Navy has groomed me into the man I am today, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am absolutely grateful I stuck it out and I thank everyone whom I've served with for helping me be where I am today. Every service member I've encountered has played a valuable part in this memorable moment. I want to say thank you and I look forward to this new chapter of my life.
Date: 10:24am
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Ka Sing Chan
Duty Stations: USS Antietam (CG-54), SWOS Yokosuka, USS Cowpens (CG-63), USS Essex (LHD-2)
Comments: Excited to be a part of the Chief Mess! I want to thanks all people that helped my along the way and always believed in me. Also all of the Sailors that have worked for me, without them, I will not be where I am now. And Finally my family and my beautiful wife. They supported me all the way even I don't have much time to spend with them.
Date: 10:23am
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Jerry Taylor
Duty Stations: VP-46, VX-20, VP-1, AIMD JAX, VP-45
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected. I would like to thank all of the Chiefs, Seinor Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that pushed me in order for me to see my full potential and get me to where I am today.
Date: 10:05am
From: CSC(SEL) William Phillip Farmer
Duty Stations: NPC Millington, TN; USS CHUNG-HOON Pearl Harbor, HI; CNE-CNA-C6F Naples, IT; ATG Mayport; VFA-81, Oceana, VA; COMHSLWINGLANT Mayport, FL
Comments: Thank you Senior Sugai, you may have not been my mentor in writing, however I've learned a great deal from you and enjoyed all the time we spent together onboard CHUNG-HOON.
Date: 09:57am
From: AWRC(SEL) John L. Gagnon
Duty Stations: HS-3, ASTC JAX, HSM-70, HSM-40
Comments: A great honor and privilege. On that I shall not take lightly. I will personally thank all the Chiefs and Sailors that helped me achieve this milestone. Hoo-Yah
Date: 09:05am
From: HMC(SEL) Megan Saxton
Duty Stations: USNH GTMO, CG II MEF, RTC
Comments: I am honored to be selected to be a part of such a proud Mess. The next few weeks will be very trying, but I am so excited to see how I grow as a leader and who HMC Saxton is! Good luck to all the selectees and congratulations on achieving this milestone.
Date: 08:54am
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) George A. Melton
Duty Stations: NPTU Ballston Spa
Comments: Honored to have been selected. Thank you to all I have served with. Absolutely would NOT have been selected without you.
Date: 06:37am
From: HMC (SEL) ALISHA DANYELL BRIDGES
Duty Stations: NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES IT
Comments: So excited to reach this milestone in my life. Proud to become apart of a brotherhood/ sisterhood that is so rich and full of heritage!! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!! Motivated! Dedicated!
Date: 05:38am
From: MCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Mattthew M. Bradley
Duty Stations: AFN Naples, Italy, USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Essex, NAF Misawa, Japan, USS Blue Ridge, ICEDEFOR, Iceland, Naval Media Center FSD Yokosuka, Japan
Comments: I would like to thank first and foremost my family, whom without their support I wouldn't be where I am today. I'd also like to thank the numerous Sailors, both up and down my chain of command, I've had the privilege to serve along side over the years that have mentored me, and taught me what it means to be a leader.
Date: 05:36am
From: AMC(SEL) Jason Bass
Duty Stations: VAW-123, VS-41, USS Tarawa (LHA-1), NAVAIR RILSD Philadelphia, HM-15
Comments: It has been a long hard road and I would like to give many thanks, to all my CPO mentors who had given me the guidance to get where I am today. One special shout out to AMCS(AW) James Williams (ret.) for opening my eyes to the big picture. I have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for every CPO in the world's finest Elite Society.
Date: 05:30am
From: MCC (SEL) Gary M. Keen Jr.
Duty Stations: USS Dubuque (LPD-8); USS Juneau (LPD-10); JFC NAPLES; NPTC; NAVEUR-NAVAF/US 6TH FLT PAO; COMBAT CAMERA PACIFIC; AFN NAPLES
Comments: I am honored to have been selected. I would like to thank my wife, son and all my family for the support they have given. With out that support I could never have been selected. To all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs out there that have guided and mentored me I would like to say, "I will not let you down, HOOYAH NAVY... HOOYAH CHIEF PETTY OFFICER!"
Date: 05:01am
From: AZC(Sel) Rogelio Viramontes
Duty Stations: HS-2, NMC Det PT Mugu, AIMD Bahrain, HSC-23, CFAF AIMD Guam, VFA-154
Comments: For those who guided me, thank you. Happy to be selected.
Date: 04:56am
From: MMC(SS) (SEL) Ray A. Garcia
Duty Stations: USS Charlotte, USS Cheyenne, USS Chicago, NSSF NLON, USS Columbia
Comments: I want to thank every Chief on board the USS Columbia fom Sep 2002 thru 2006 for raising me right, as well as every A-Ganger on the 2003 WESPAC that showed me the right way and pushed me to succeed. Without you and the rest of the CREW, I wouldnt be here today. For every Chief that ever gave me good advice. Thanks to the current Chiefs Mess on board USS Charlotte that continues to guide me. But a special shout out goes to MMCS(SS) (ret.) Joe Matila who never let me settle for "good enough". Hooyah A-GANG!!!
Date: 04:31am
From: HMC(SEL) Julie Dye
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lake (boot camp), Corpsman "A" School, NNMC Bethesda, FMSS, USS Kitty-Hawk (CV-63), BMC Sewell's Point, RTC Great Lakes (RDC Duty), NMC Portsmouth
Comments: It is truly an honor to be selected.
Date: 04:31am
From: ADC(AW/SW) (Sel) Joseph Parry
Duty Stations: HC-3, FRCNW, VAQ-135, VAQ-138 AND VFA-122
Comments: Humbled to be selected for Chief. Want to thank the Chief's mess of VAQ-135 Black Ravens from 09-13 and VAQ-138 Yellowjackets from 13-15. They had a plan for me even though i couldn't see it because a chip on my shoulder that a ADCS told me i had, or the AEC who told me to give him my all and he would guide me. Just listen to instruction and criticism and trust in the Chief mess. To my Daughter Aubrey Marie I love you thank you for being my rock.
Date: 04:21am
From: MMC (SEL) Chase D. Waldon
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD-4)
Comments: I finally got here.Just want to thank everyone whom I have served with past and present. I know without any of your guidance I would not have had this opportunity. God bless you all.
Date: 03:59am
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Jamie Ray Stevens
Duty Stations: VFA-115,VFA-122,VAQ-135
Comments: Humbled to be SELECTED! Honored to be participating in team 122 while attached to VFA-122. Thankful to have a strong back literally and figuratively with the support of my wife Marisa and clones Dominic, Diego along with my gorgeous daughter Ryanna. AFCM Dennis Sionson, AMCS Lloyd Billups, ADCS Lowell Reed, AMCS George Blair, ADCS Christopher Felipe, ATCS Gary Martinez, ATC Kristina Pelz, AMEC Christian Pelz, ADC Mike Saludares, AMC(Ret) Shawn Calkins, AMEC Samuel Harris, AEC Mike Callaway, AMEC Ronaldo Diones, AOC Nathan Vaughn, AMEC(ret) Scott Douglas and AMEC(ret) Robert Montes are amongst the many Chiefs that help guide me to this point of my career. "Ask the Chief" they do help!
Date: 02:47am
From: YNC(SW/AW) (SEL) Daniel R. Hoyt
Duty Stations: HQEUCOM
Comments: Happy to have been selected and Thank you to everyone who has worked with me in and out of the Navy. I am proud to serve with all of you.
Date: 02:46am
From: EMC (SEL) Cody James Guidry
Duty Stations: USS George Washington CVN73 (07-12), NSB Kings Bay (12-15), USS New Orleans LPD18 (current)
Comments: Thank you to Wife, my Family, my Sailors, and my mentors.
Date: 02:35am
From: EMC(sel) Eddie K Ko
Duty Stations: USS NEW ORLEANS
Comments: Hey i would like to thank all my mentors that have raised and molded me into what i am today. I like to thank my wife and kids for supporting me through out my time in the navy and looking forward to what is to come.
Date: 02:34am
From: CTRC(SEL) EVODIO MOISES GOMEZ
Duty Stations: USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD18)
Comments: I want to thank my wife (Elizabeth), my family, my Sailors and of course the Chief's mess! Hooyah! Go Navy!
Date: 01:27am
From: ETC(SS/IDW)(SEL) Travis S. Reed
Duty Stations: USS TEXAS (SSN 775)
Comments: Thank you to all of the shipmates and mentors along the miles and years who helped me reach this milestone. Special thanks to: RMC(SS) James Voshell, ETC(SS) Alex Evans, ITC(SS) Chet Cox, ITC(IDW/SW/AW)(SEL) Ramona Mason, RMCS(SS)(Ret.) Mel Pulliam, RMCS(SS) Ronald Writesel, and ITCS(SW/AW) Dave Kyer. Most especially, I want to thank my wife for being amazing and for supporting me every step of the way, as well as my children for motivating me each and every day to be a better man than I was the day before.
Date: 01:12am
From: AOC(SEL) Donald J Childs
Duty Stations: FRC South West
Comments: Looking forward to becoming part of the Mess!
Date: 12:58am
From: ETC(SS) (SEL) Michael Donovan Yount
Duty Stations: USS MAINE SSBN 741 GOLD
Comments: HOOYAH NAVY!!!
Date: 12:48am
From: AZC(AW/SW) (SEL) Christopher Elder
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ, FRCNW, NEGB GTMO, VOD
Comments: My family and I feel really blessed right now. Thank you too all those who helped me along the way I hope I make you proud.
Date: 12:10am
From: ACC (SEL) Kelly Nelson
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco
Comments: Thank you to all that have helped me along the way, both senior and junior. Special thanks to ACCM Dingle, ACCM Flauta, AVCM Miller, ABFCS Lazarus, ACCS J. Williams, and those people that took time out to trule guide me in the right direction.
Date: 12:08am
From: ITC(SW/AW/IDW/EXW) (SEL) Johnny Sutton
Duty Stations: USS Deyo, USS Robert G Bradley, CCSG-7, ST-7, NCTS Bahrain, TTGP, COMCMRON 3
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that helped me get to this point. I've learned so much from every sailor I've worked with.
Date: 12:01am
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Chris M. Vaughan
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Comments: I would like to thank my family, they are the ones who have encouraged and pushed me the most. To my wife Porsha, I could not have gotten to this point in my career with out your, you have truly been there for me every step of the way. To my parents, thank you for always supporting my decision in joining the Worlds GREATEST NAVY. To the many mentors I've had through out my career, I can not say THANK YOU enough for giving me the right guidance and motivation to get here today!!!
Date: 11:51pm
From: AWSC (Sel) (NAC/AW/SW) Curtis Clontz
Duty Stations: HS-15, HSC-2, HSC-9, NPC
Comments: It is an absolute honor to be a FY-16 CPO Selectee. I can't thank my mentors, leaders, and Chiefs enough for the guidance they have provided me over my career. I am humbled by the selection and am motivated to join "The Mess". I look to bring the experiences of my prior Chiefs with me through this journey across the next six weeks and future as a CPO! Curtis Clontz AWSC (Sel)
Date: 11:41pm
From: ISC(IDW/AW)(SEL) Randy E Williams
Duty Stations: VPU-1, CID Unit Hampton Roads
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has taken tome to invest in me. Your hard work was not wasted and I pray that I will be able to put the same investment into future Sailors. Thank you Old Buzzards Chiefs and all the Chiefs I met while at CID Unit Hampton Roads (formerly NMITC)!
Date: 11:39pm
From: GMC(SEL) SW Herbert A. Bushner
Duty Stations: USS Bunker Hill
Comments: This is a very exciting moment for me. I am honored that i am able to sign the Goat Locker deck log V/R GMC(SEL)
Date: 11:34pm
From: FCC(SEL) Colin Brown
Duty Stations: USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52)
Comments: FCC(SEL) Brown, FY16 CPO Selectee.
Date: 11:30pm
From: FCC(SEL) (SW) James Navarro
Duty Stations: USS BUNKER HILL CG-52
Comments: Glad I finally have the opportunity to join the goat locker. I am excited to see what is in store for us in the future!
Date: 11:25pm
From: MMC (SEL) ROGELIO SORIANO JR.
Duty Stations: USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52)
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow Chief Selectee! Lets start the fun begin!!!
Date: 11:18pm
From: ETC (SW) (SEL) Sarah Sanders
Duty Stations: USS CHOSIN (CG-65), Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Comments: Thank you to all who helped me get to this amazing and sought-after milestone in my Navy career!
Date: 11:01pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Sean Spitzer
Duty Stations: USS Laboon (DDG 58), FACSFAC VACAPES (GIANTKILLER), USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and CSCSU Great Lakes
Comments: Very humbled and thankful for my selection to become a Chief Petty Officer. I Could not be here without the guidance and support of CMC Twiford, ETCS Yager (Retired), ETC Truchanowicz, FCC Burns and GMC Hawk. Also, a huge thank you to my junior Sailors in CE Division onboard the Mesa Verde for not only letting me lead, train and mentor you but also for letting me learn and grow from you.
Date: 10:52pm
From: ABEC(AW/SW) (SEL) Luce Darius
Duty Stations: PCU GERALD R FORD
Comments: I am very humbled, and grateful to be selected this year. I thank all of the great leaders who have brought me here. I can't wait to be part of the mess.
Date: 10:47pm
From: ISC(SW/AW/IDW) (SEL) Andrew L. Brown III
Duty Stations: USS TRUXTUN (DDG-103)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has made an impact on me in my career, be it good or bad, all have been learning experiences which have brought me to this point. I would like to specifically thank five people for their wisdom, guidance and support. ISCS Dwayne Edmund ISC Darrel Ellis ISC(SEL) Johnetta Heckard ISC(SEL) Dominic Evans and finally my wife, Kathleen E. Brown, for her continued commitment, faith, love and support.
Date: 10:43pm
From: ITC (IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Joshua Payne
Duty Stations: USS Juneau LPD-10; USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69; CID Unit Corry Station
Comments: Humbled to be apart of this process and to learn.
Date: 10:29pm
From: FTC(Sel)(SS) Justin Whalen
Duty Stations: USS HARTFORD SSN 768, TTF KINGS BAY, GA (MTT), USS SCRANTON SSN 756(Current)
Comments: I can't begin to express how proud and excited I am to be where I am right now.
Date: 10:29pm
From: ATC(SEL)(AW/SW) Anwar Williams
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson, FRC Norfolk, CNATTU Oceana
Comments: I would like to thank everyone, my leaders, peers, and junior Sailors for all support, knowledge, and guidance bestowed upon me throughout my career. These are the best days of my life and it was all of you that help get me here.
Date: 10:25pm
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) James Shehee
Duty Stations: USS Princeton, TSC San Diego
Comments: I would like to thanks the Chiefs Mess for their guidance. I would especially like to thank FCCS Goettlich, FCCS Vinluan, GMCS Daniels, FCC Martin and GMC Jenness for the time and effort they put into training and helping in everything I do and know.
Date: 10:19pm
From: SBC (SEL)(SWCC) Stephen Horner
Duty Stations: SBT 12, NSWBTC, SBT 22, NSWC
Comments: I am grateful to all who have made an impact in my career and helped me to make it to this point, many of whom are in the Goat Locker.
Date: 09:44pm
From: GMC (SW/EXW) (SEL) CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMAN
Duty Stations: USS JOHN PAUL JONES
Comments: It is a great honor to be apart of something with such tradition and pride. I would like to thank my family, the guys of PC Crew Golf, Senior Chief Jack Black, the crew from NSWU-3, Chief Marcin Puszczalo and NRD Pittsburgh Division 6.
Date: 09:40pm
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) Osvaldo Campos
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors for there guidance, my peers and sailors for their commitment, and my loving wife for support. I truly would not be here if it wasn't for them. Congratulations to all CPO selectees.
Date: 09:38pm
From: FCC (Sel) Gary Freas
Duty Stations: USS GARY, NAVBASE CORONADO, USS CARR, NAVWARCOL
Comments: Excited for the season, excited to join the Mess. Navy Chef, Navy Pride!
Date: 09:28pm
From: HMC (SEL) Katie Henry
Duty Stations: Boone Clinic
Comments: Truly blessed and greatful to be selected this season. Thank you to all my friends, family, shipmates and mentors who have helped me along my journey! I will continue to pay it forward!
Date: 09:21pm
From: STGC (SEL) Steven Polster
Duty Stations: Training Support Command, San Diego
Comments: Thank you to everybody that I have been fortunate to work with, especially all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs, that have given me the opportunities to get to this moment. V/R, STGC(SEL) Steven Polster
Date: 09:18pm
From: GMC (SEL) (EXW/SW) Frank Kuras
Duty Stations: USS ASHLAND LSD 48, NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP 2 lLOGISTIC SUPPORT UNIT, NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP 3 LOGISTIC SUPPORT UNIT 3, NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
Comments: I am very proud to be selected
Date: 09:14pm
From: DCC(SW) (Sel) Ryanne Clingersmith
Duty Stations: SWOS LS San Diego, USS America (Plankowner), NRD Richmond, USS Forrest Sherman, USS James E. Williams, USS Frank Cable
Comments: I am humbled, thankful and so very grateful to have led Sailors over the years which have lead me to this point. Also, without the right mentorship throughout the ranks NONE of us would be here.
Date: 09:14pm
From: ABFC(Sel) Albert Vencer
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6, USS George Washington CVN 73. SWOS Yokosuka Japan.
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who help me to get to this point. thank you for all the mentorship and support you all have given me.
Date: 08:51pm
From: OSC(sel) Thomas Williams
Duty Stations: USS HANCOCK, USS THE SULLIVANS, USSTRATCOM, CCSG-9, ATGPNW, USS NEW ORLEANS
Comments: I want to thank all of my sailors that have worked for me but a special shout-out to USS NEW ORLEANS OI Div, you guys rock! Couldn't have got here without your help. I would also like to thank my mentors and CPO's over the years who dedicated their time to show me the path to success.
Date: 08:37pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Derrick Mccray
Duty Stations: CSCS Detachment Mayport
Comments: I am humbled. I thank GOD first and foremost. I was fortunate enough to serve with some of the best CPOs in this fine NAVY or the world for that matter. OSCS Macintosh, your ability to lead was beyond measure and you taught me so much by just leading by example. Thank you. OSCS Forbes, you forged CPOs through your mentorship and guidance. You are without question the epitome of the DECKPLATE LEADER. I remember like yesterday you saying "YOU ARE THE STANDARD BECAUSE IT'S WHAT YOU MAKE IT". Thank you. My junior sailors, I see your congrats on various sites, but YOU are what got me here. My success is a mirror of yours. I'm a product of accepted leadership and accepted mentorship. Thank you. And last but not least, I thank my family. You've supported me through it all...I love you.
Date: 08:25pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Meyanta M Fitts
Duty Stations: USS George H.W. BUSH ( CVN 77)
Comments: Giving honor and thanks to God first; then to my family and mentors. CSCS Fitts, CSCM Frierson, CSCM Love,CSCM Almond,NCCM(ret) Boben, CWO2 Townsend, CWO5 Grullen, CWO2 Penaranda and list goes on. Thank you! Never would have made it without the sound leadership, guidance and support of them and the rest of my CS community. Truly thankful,and more humble than ever. Congrats to all and Be Blessed. CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Fitts
Date: 08:22pm
From: OSC(Sel) LIONEL MAHONEY
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Great Lakes
Comments: OSC(Sel) Lionel Mahoney
Date: 08:17pm
From: STGC(SW) (SEL) Scott Green
Duty Stations: USS THORN DD-988, USS STOUT DDG-55, COMUNDERSEASURV, USS CHUNG-HOON DDG-93
Comments: I am humbled to be amongst the group of names that were selected this year for Chief. I have many Genuine Chief that have guided me through my career and I want to reach out and say thank you for all you have done for me. Without your leadership, I would have strayed from this path and would not be successful. Special Thank you to: STGCS Michael Pawelczyk, STGC Matthew Massetti, STGCS Dave O'Brien, EMCS Joseph Baysa, LCDR (Ret) Douglas Daniels, STGC (Ret) Michael Waslicki, FCCS Michael Davidson, FCCS Carlos Paradihna. Thank you again for your guidance and support!
Date: 08:07pm
From: HMC(SEL) DANELL DUMAS
Duty Stations: NH29 PALMS
Comments: Thanks to everyone that has supported and believe in me, and allowed me the leadership opportunities that has brought me to this stage in my naval career. Master Chief Dirosa (retired) Master Chief Martinez (retired) Master Chief Couisin Master Chief Stoodley Master Chief Merricks Master Chief Kuedituka Master Chief Hodges Master Chief Smith Senior Chief James (retired) Senior Chief Carter (retired) Senior Chief Tabura Senior Chief Bittinger Chief Gomez Chief Mitch Chief Flores (retired) 29 Palms Chief Mess! And many many many more.....
Date: 08:04pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Jermaine C. Webber
Duty Stations: USS DENVER LPD-9, NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, USS KEARSARGE LHD-3, USS GHW BUSH CVN-77
Comments: Thanks to all my mentor, sea dad's and mom's for getting thru this process and helping me attain this great achievement...for all my sailors thank you for the support and making me the mentor and leader I am today...thanks for your service and truely honored to serve with you in the world's greatest navy!!!
Date: 08:03pm
From: HMC (SEL) Paulen Coakley Ware
Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that help me get to this point in my career. I would not be here with you.
Date: 08:03pm
From: AOC (AW/SW) (SEL) Francisco Ferrer
Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush CVN-77
Comments: It's honored to be selected. I look forward to the induction season and all that comes with it.
Date: 07:59pm
From: SHC(SW/AW) (Sel) Cory Wallace
Duty Stations: USS George H W Bush
Comments: Thank you to all the future Chiefs
Date: 07:57pm
From: OSC(SEL) (SW) Orona Roberto Orona
Duty Stations: USS MCCAMPBELL DDG-85
Comments: I am honored to be selected. Thank you to all the Chiefs that mentored me.
Date: 07:54pm
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) William Wells
Duty Stations: USS CURTIS WILBUR, NAWS China Lake, USS CHAFEE, Assault Craft Unit TWO, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: I want to think all of the Chiefs that have led me to this. Without your guidance, mentorship, and occasional kick to the rear, I would not be here.
Date: 07:37pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Nathan LaClair
Duty Stations: AFIP, VFA-37, COMASWFORWESTLANT, NATO
Comments: I am so thankful for being selected. So many people have helped along the way. My wife Crystal and son Canyon have been a gigantic part of all our success in life. I am thankful and grateful to my Navy family far and wide, even though they me be on the other side of the world, I know that at any time I know I can reach out to them. Congratulations to all of my fellow selectees. I am honored a proud be part of the greatest service in the world!
Date: 07:21pm
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Spencer Erikson
Duty Stations: NATO Support in Stuttgart (USEUCOM); Patrol Squadron ONE; PSD Kitsap; USS Benfold; USS Higgins
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have led and molded me throughout my career. Without your guidance and direction, I never would have reached this major milestone. It is truly an honor to be here and I look forward to being part of the Mess.
Date: 07:20pm
From: GSMC (SW)(SEL) James R. Davis
Duty Stations: USS McClusky FFG41, SERMC, USS Farragut DDG99, NAVSTA Mayport
Comments: I am extremely honored to have been selected, and am excited to join the best fraternity on God's green earth! I could never have made it his far without the guidance and mentorship i received from my chiefs at each Command. Thank you for seeing something in me and for investing your time to teach me and to mold me. You have all set outstanding examples to follow, and I owe a debt a gratitude. There are too many to name, but i can gladly proclaim, "My Chief is the reason I am where i am today." Thank you Chiefs!
Date: 07:18pm
From: MNC (SW)(SEL) Stephen Adam Bates
Duty Stations: COMLCSRON TWO, LCS MCM DET TWO, MCM CREW REAPER, MOMAU 11, USS SEATTLE
Comments: First I would like to thank God for blessing me with this promotion. Secondly my family and all the shipmates that have helped me get to where I am today. Can't wait to be part of the mess. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 07:07pm
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) ELDA RODRIGUEZ
Duty Stations: Navy Medicine Operational Training Center
Comments: I am extremely humble and thankful to all my Sailors. I would like to thank all my deckplate leaders and mentors that guide me throughout my career.
Date: 07:03pm
From: BMC (Sel) Cedric Taylor
Duty Stations: NAS Key West
Comments: I am truly honored to Join the Mess
Date: 06:59pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW/SCW) (SEL) Eric P Callari
Duty Stations: USS KLAKRING FFG42, NMCB14, COMNETWARCOM, USS PONCE AFSBI15, USS ROOSEVELT DDG80
Comments: There is not enough space here to thank everyone who has helped me on and off duty over 14 years. I am humbled beyond belief to have been selected as a Navy Chief Petty Officer. Navy Chief! Navy Pride! It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat -Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President
Date: 06:48pm
From: ABEC(AW/SW) (SEL) Randy Smith
Duty Stations: CNATTU
Comments: PROUD TO BE SELECTED. I huge Thank You to ABCM Sowell, ABECS Sanders, ABECS Ruiz, and ABECS Johnson for all of your guidance and leadership.
Date: 06:43pm
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Beatris Sanchez
Duty Stations: USS Pearl Harbor LSD-52; FLC San Diego, USS Carl Vinson, and current duty station CNAP San Diego
Comments: Would like to thank all the Chiefs I've worked for that have mentored me throughout my career. I've learned from every single one of you! Thank you!
Date: 06:39pm
From: ASC(AW/SW) (SEL) Ray Clark
Duty Stations: CNATTU NI
Comments: I would like to take this time to thank everyone who helped me get to this point: ASCS Gayle ASCM Bates ASCS Bibow and everyone who worked with me onboard USS John C. Stennis and at CNATTU North Island!
Date: 06:36pm
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Nicholas Rubino
Duty Stations: CNATTU NI
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this point. I certainly could not have made it this far without your help!
Date: 06:32pm
From: UTC(SCW) (Sel) Eric Micheal Wayne Sanders
Duty Stations: PWD Sigonella, EXWC MUSE
Comments: I can't truly say I am humbled yet, as this next six weeks will show me what humble truly is. I will say that thanks to my chiefs past and present I have made it to this point and will continue to improve myself for my troops and to better my Mess.
Date: 06:23pm
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Louie Reyes
Duty Stations: USS Simpson FFG-56, ACU-4, FFG-42, ACU-4
Comments: Thank you to all who have mentored and trained me through out my career. Also, my junior personnel past and present. Without them I would not be where I am now. Finally, I would like to thank my family who have been with me through all the hard and long underway/days.
Date: 06:05pm
From: MAC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Peter F. Sangenette
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Norfolk, CORIVRON FOUR, NAVSTA GTMO
Comments: Thank you to my mentors who helped me get to this point as well as my family standing by me through the many ups and downs. GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!
Date: 05:55pm
From: YNC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Mathew Olson
Duty Stations: NAVSTA ROTA; USS INGRAHAM (FFG 61); NIOC MENWITH HILL; DCS BAHRAIN; ECRC SAN DIEGO DET IRAQ; JAC MOLESWORTH; SSO WHIDBEY ISLAND
Comments: First off I would like to thank my wife and children, because without their loving support I would not be here today. I would also like to thank everyone that has mentored me throughout my career.
Date: 05:40pm
From: AMC (SEL) (AW/SW) Noele Paiso
Duty Stations: NAS OCEANA Air DET Norfolk, VF-31, FRC Norfolk, USS BATAAN, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs that got me to this point. Your mentorship and guidance brought me here.
Date: 05:39pm
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Ashlee Shaw
Duty Stations: CSD Fallon NV, VP 10, PSD Brunswick ME, PSD Afloat San Diego, TACRON ELEVEN
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. I of course did not do this on my own and thank all I have worked with. Mentors and leaders that have paid a special interest in my development, Thank you. Master Chief (RET) Amor Mangosing, Master Chief Veronica Holliday, Master Chief John Leavitt, Senior Chief Brian Armstrong, Chief Koroma, Chief Abe Tarr, Chief Nicholas Ortega, and Chief (RET) Christopher Nile, I thank you for leading the way. You have all given me valuable and unforgettable pieces of knowledge and experiences. I look forward to this transition and hope to pass on what I have been taught thus far. V/R PSC(SEL) Ashlee Shaw
Date: 05:36pm
From: HMC (SEL) (FMF/SW) Genesia N Salgado
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6), NBHC Port Hueneme, 1sMLG, NSHS San Diego, 3rd FSSG, FMSS Camp Pendleton, NMC Portsmouth
Comments: Congratulations to all the CPO Selectees.
Date: 05:25pm
From: BMC (SEL) (SW) David Oswalt
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6), USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL DETACHMENT, USS ANTIETAM (CG 54)
Comments: I would like to send a special thank you to all the Chiefs that mentored, guided and helped mold me into the Sailor I am today.
Date: 05:22pm
From: YNC(SEL)(SW/SCW/AW) Carlos Salas
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN; HSL 47; USS PELELIU; USS GERMANTOWN; SHAPE J3 NUCOPS; NMCB FOUR; USAFRICOM J2
Comments: First I want to thank Yeshua my Lord who allowed me to get to this point. Second I want to thank my wife for supporting me this whole time and my kids for keeping a smile on my face everyday. Third I want to thank my leaders and mentors that inspired me to keep on pushing even though the light was dimming. Last my Sailors who everyday supported me and always continue to do great things under my leadership (my mentor always told me your success is always based off the success of your Sailors, if they succeed, you succeed, if they fail, you fail).
Date: 05:19pm
From: HMC (SEL)(SW/AW) Henry Becoat
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA LHA6, NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP LEJEUNE, USS SAIPAN LHA2, USS PLATTE AO186
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief that I have had the pleasure to work with. You all have impacted my career to make me the leader that I am today. Thanks to all of you.
Date: 05:18pm
From: YNC(SEL) (SW/AW) Shenita Lancaster
Duty Stations: SSO Pearl Harbor, CID Corry Station, CVN 75 Truman, DCD Norfolk, LPD 23 Anchorage, and NATO HQ Brussels
Comments: Greetings, Congrats to all of my brothers and sisters! It is an honor to be one of the selectees this year and I look forward to learning to be the best Chief Petty Officer I can be.
Date: 05:17pm
From: ITC(SEL) ROWLAND AGUILA
Duty Stations: CG64-GETTYSBURG, CG69-VICKSBURG, SACTREPEUR NATO HQ
Comments: Congrats to all Selectee's! I am honored to be selected and proud to serve with the world's finest Navy with you all. I would like to thank all those who have mentored me and guide me to where I am today.
Date: 05:05pm
From: ISC(EXW)(SEL) Jeffrey Alan Jones
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA6), Naval Special Warfare Command, Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. This is the greatest day in my Naval Career and I will do everything in my power to be accepted into the Hallowed Halls of the Chief's Mess and uphold everything it stands for. A special Thank you to all of the Chief Petty Officer's that have helped me throughout my career. I hope you all know who you are. I also want to thank all the sailors that I have been able to mentor and lead along the way because with out them I would be nowhere. Last but not least, My wife of 8 years Jacqueline Jones and my two amazing little girls, Hayden and Hartlee, you are my rock. You continue to push me and support me in this amazing journey. I love you with all that I am. GO NAVY, NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 04:51pm
From: EOC(SCW) (SEL) Kevin Sharp
Duty Stations: NCTC, NMCB 11, CSFE DET FLW, NMCB 1
Comments: I couldn't have gotten this far without those that encouraged me, those that pushed me and those that helped me along the way. Just enjoying the process with a song in my heart and a smile on my face.
Date: 04:46pm
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) MICHELLE TAYLOR SIGEARS
Duty Stations: NATTC PENSACOLA FL., USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), NORFOLK NAVAL STATION (CHAMBERS FIELD), USS BATAAN (LHD 5)
Comments: No words could ever describe how i feel or how happy i am to be selected as A Chief Petty Officer. I would like to thank my family first and foremost because with them my accomplishments mean so much more. I'm not only talking about my blood family but I'm also talking about my brothers and sisters i serve with everyday in this fine Military. I appreciate those that have pushed me to my limits and have shown me the tough love i needed to make things happen. I am truly truly blessed in so many ways and a million thank you could never be enough!!
Date: 04:05pm
From: PRC (SEL)(AW/SW) Dexter Watkins
Duty Stations: NAS CECIL FIELD AIMD, NAS OCEANA AIMD, STRIKE FIGHTER WEAPONS SCHOOL ATLANTIC, VP-47, FRCMA PAX RIVER, AIMD BAHRAIN, USS MAKIN ISLAND
Comments: Thanks to everyone who got me to this point. GO NAVY, NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 03:57pm
From: ETC(IDW/SW) (Sel) Adam Gantt
Duty Stations: NSW SRT-1, PACOM JIOC, USS MOMSEN DDG92
Comments: I am humbled and grateful to have been selected this year, and I would like to thank all the CPO's who have influenced my career, and helped get me to where I am today.
Date: 03:45pm
From: MAC(SEL) (SW/EXW) Mardrecas Trotter
Duty Stations: Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA
Comments: First off, I have to start by saying thanks to my family for their continued support as well as the many junior SAILORS, SOILDERS, MARINES, and AIRMANS who has help me to achieve such a major goal and mile stone at this point within my career. Having the honor of being selected as a CHEIF is truly a blessing in the career of a Sailor and far often a distinction many may never have the fortune to receive. Additionally, I would also like to thank a very special group of individuals who have been extremely influential in the successes I’ve had thus far. To MACM Burden, HMCM Polli, and MACS Smith thanks for providing the guidance and being a source of light as I have traveled along a path that at times that seemed to become dark. To MAC (SEL) (SW/EXW)Trotter (this is not a type-o) “thanks for supporting me in the mist of the storms and rains as it is truly and Honor to share the stage with you on the third Most Happiest Day Of My Life”
Date: 03:35pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Mike Kirkpatrick
Duty Stations: Hopper Information Services Center
Comments: I know that I would never be able to remember to mention everyone but I would like to start with my wife Emily. She has allowed me to follow my dream of being a Sailor and has allowed me to be the best Sailor I can be. To all those that I have served with I could not have done this without you, no matter if you are an E-1 up, I did not get here on my own and to the Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's that have mentored and guided me Thank you.
Date: 03:29pm
From: NDC(SEL) (DSW/SW/SS) Jason Shurtz
Duty Stations: SDVT-1, LPD-9, LPD-10, MSRON DET 32, SWRMC, MDSU-1
Comments: There are a lot of people throughout my career that have helped me get to where I am today. Most importantly my wife who has always been my constant shoreline during the ebb and flow of my career in the Navy. Great men and women who have influenced, molded, and given me a slap to the back of the head when needed: HMCM WAYNE SHURTZ, HMCS WAYNE SHURTZ, PH3 HEATHER EARL SHURTZ, HTC JOHN DAVID SHURTZ, HT1 KATHERINE SHURTZ, NDCM TODD ROOD, NDCM DAVID GOVE, NDCM VERN MALONE, NDCS GABE HARLANDER, NDCS MIKE HUNT, NDC JASON METTE, NDCM RYAN STEWART, NDC JAKE SCHONACHER, CWO GARY HAKES, CWO BOB WANTOSKI, LDO(SEAL) ROD HOOKS, SOCM TIM IGE, BMCS TODD FERRARI. Thank you, I will always be grateful.
Date: 03:23pm
From: QMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Eric Williams
Duty Stations: USS CAMDEN (AOE-2), USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), ACU-1 (LCU-1630/LCU-1617), Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, USS WHIRLWIND (PC-11)
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all my mentors throughout the years. I owe this major milestone to them and my sailors and proteges.
Date: 03:10pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Mary-Katherine S. King
Duty Stations: DYNAMIC (AFDL 6) June 2014-Present; USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) Mar 2012-June 2014; USS OAK HILL (LSD 51) May 2011-Mar 2012; COMFLEACT OKINAWA Oct 2007-May 2011; USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) Jan 2004-Sep 2007
Comments: I would like to take this humble opportunity to thank all those who helped me get to this milestone in my career. Chief Warrant Officer Keith Rainey LT LaVeda McDaniel LTJG Tasha McQueen CMDCM Anthony Sanders CMDCM(Ret) Mario Romero NCCM Martha Lara YNCS Pollard YNC (Ret) Darin Rider YNC (Ret) Angela Donato YNC Precious Penagraph YNC Michael Harvey YNC Sharell Johnson PSC Jerry Moretz LNC Patrice Washington YNC Rosie Pfau YN1(Sel) Jamie Blanco YN1(Sel) Natalya Bedoya and more... and also all my First Classes and junior Sailors, past or present. I am honored to be here. Thank you!
Date: 03:04pm
From: YNC(SS)(SEL) Keith L. Mahannah
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Comments: I have had many great mentors that I would like to thank, but specifically the two chiefs I worked for and my first LPO who is now a chief; YNC(Ret.) Stephen Gonczi, YNC Anthony Williams and YNC Mario Booth and many more LYNs. Also, thanks to all the mentorship I have had in the past couple years from the USS MARYLAND and USS WYOMING. Thanks to everyone else I have served with. I feel like I have learned something from just about everyone I have met. Thank you.
Date: 02:47pm
From: BMC(SEL) (SW) Christopher D. Tunal
Duty Stations: USS America LHA-6 , NAVSTA Rota Spain SEC DET, USS Pearl Harbor LSD-52
Comments: I feel very thankful to God and all the Chiefs that molded me in my career. I'm looking forward to completing phase II so I can begin to pay it forward to all my future Sailors and JO's.
Date: 02:31pm
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) hau le
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA LHA 6
Comments: Happy to be selected
Date: 02:31pm
From: AEC (SEL) (AW/SW) Russell Grant Gross
Duty Stations: VFA-106, VAW-126, NATTC, CNATTU, BLUE ANGELS, VAW-116, VAW-120
Comments: Can't wait to be part of The Mess.
Date: 01:52pm
From: AMC (SEL) (AW/SW) Jeffrey John Hogan Jr
Duty Stations: FRCMA Det Norfolk, USS Harry S. Truman, FRCMA Det Oceana, VFA-31, VF-31
Comments: I am so honored to have been selected. I want to thank my family and their dedicated support. I want to thank all my junior Sailors past and present and all my mentors and superiors that have pushed me to be the best, picked me up when i was down and kept me focused and driven! Without any of you I would not be where I am today. So thank you!
Date: 01:34pm
From: STGC (SW/IDW) (SEL) Daniel R. Miller
Duty Stations: Farragut Technical Analysis Center, USS Lake Erie (CG-70)
Comments: First, thank you God for showing me favor and blessing both my family and me with this promotion. I want to thank my beautiful wife, sons, and all my family for standing by me and pushing me to be a better man which in turn has made me a better sailor. Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who have guided me and mentored me throughout my naval career to help me achieve this amazing milestone. Last but most certainly not least, thank you to all of the sailors from Seaman Recruit to First Class Petty Officer who have helped to develop me into the sailor I am today. This promotion is just as much a reflection of all of your accomplishments as it is of mine and for that I am, and forever will be, eternally grateful. Congratulations to all of my fellow FY16 Chief Petty Officer Selects and may the good Lord guide you and bless you throughout the rest of your careers as well as the rest of your life!
Date: 01:12pm
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kyle Elmer
Duty Stations: USS INGRAHAM FFG-61, NCHB-5, USS HAWES FF-53, NRD SEATTLE, BMU TWO
Comments: A special thanks to those who have mentored me since the first time I crossed the quarterdeck of the battle frigate Ingraham. BMCM Alex Rincones, BMC Rich Woken, and BMC Karl Otto.
Date: 12:52pm
From: HMC (SS/SW)(SEL) Jonathon W. Waite
Duty Stations: USS CHARLOTTE (SSN 766), Naval Undersea Medical Institute Groton, CT, NBHC Groton, CT, FMSS Camp Johnson, NC., USS PONCE (LPD 15) Norfolk, VA., NBHC Groton, CT.
Comments: Thank you to all family and friends. If I forget someone I apologize. USS CHARLOTTE'S Chiefs' Mess and the crew. CHARLOTTE FIGHTS! CHARLOTTE WINS! All my brother Submarine Independent Duty Corpsmen. Chief Ott, Hooyah USS PONCE! All the junior sailors that I had the previlage of leading. Thank you everyone! I am a reflection of your leadership. Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 12:34pm
From: GMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Brandon Gomes
Duty Stations: CRS4
Comments: Just want to say thank you to all the Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief that have mentored me though the years
Date: 12:24pm
From: MCC(SW) (SEL) Amy Kirk
Duty Stations: Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East, Norfolk
Comments: Thank you to everyone who got me here - junior Sailors and senior leaders alike, each of you added to my knowledge and made be a better person. At 19+ years, this was my last look, and I had come to terms with the fact that I may be retiring early next year. God, it seems, had another plan. I had prayed for years (each of the 11 years I made board) for this dream to come true. I felt I was ready each time, but I firmly believe God kept me waiting for a reason. Today, I know I am right where He wants me to be and the people He allowed me to meet and learn (both good and bad) from over the years is the reason I got here. Congratulations, to all the Selectees. A particular shout-out to JOC (Ret) Ric Evans - We haven't spoken in a while, but I want you to know you were one of the ones I always admired and respected that you were always open and honest. I was a pleasure to serve with you GTMO. Also, to recently retireed MCC Cheryl Elliott - If it had not been for your wisdom, your open door and compassionate heart, I would have thrown my career out the window in 2008. I was so discouraged and disheartened, but you made me pause and think, to look at the forest instead of a few trees. I cannot thank you enough.
Date: 12:22pm
From: YNC(Sel) Mijoy B. Harris
Duty Stations: NSW Basic Training Command
Comments: So honored and blessed to be selected. Thankful for my family, mentors, and Sailor for all that they have done to get me here. Previous duty stations: Assault Craft Unit TWO Beachmaster Unit TWO TACRON ELEVEN Deployed with USS BOXER (LHD 4) NOSC NI VQ-1
Date: 12:18pm
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Thomas James Dube Jr
Duty Stations: FMP MMF-C (DECOM)/MALSEK, VP-45, FRCNW, VP-46
Comments: I am humbled and excited to have been selected this year, and I would like to thank a few people who have influenced my career, and helped get me to where I am today. AVCM Michael Hoyt AECS Cody Allen ADCS Aaron Manley ADCS Ben Hughes ATC Al Averys AWFC Brett Edwards These are only a handful of the many people who had a hand in guiding me, but these are the men who demanded more from me. They demanded perfection. They challenged me, broke me down, built me back up and helped forge me into the person I am today. Thank you all. While these men trained me, my wife Carey and daughter Sophia deserve the most credit. They stood by me through good times and bad, deployments and long hours. They gave me some of the most important things of all; they gave me something to strive for, something to fight for, a reason to succeed. Without their unbreakable devotion, love and support, I surely would not be the man I am today. Thank you my loves!
Date: 12:03pm
From: PRC (EXW/AW/FPJ) Chad McMurray
Duty Stations: VF-213 Oceana, NSTI Pensacola, HSC-15 San Diego, NSW Unit THREE Bahrain, LOGSU 1, San Diego
Comments: I am honored to be selected and would like to thank a few of my mentors. Thank you to PRC Simon Martinez, PRC Keith Sherman, PRC Stuart Gray, PRCM Aaron Carroll, PRC Toby Michleski, PRCS Dave Davis, PRCM Todd Tucker, PRCM Curt Emmert, ATCS Rick Wright and AOCM Jimmy Thompson. Wouldn't be here without you.
Date: 12:01pm
From: HMC(SEL)(EXW/FMF) Jeremy Knutson
Duty Stations: 1/11,3/5,HMH462,MALS-16,MAG-16, ST-3,ST-1,LOGSU-1
Comments: It is an honor and a privilege to be selected. I would not be where I am today without my wife Justyn, she has been put through so much and sacrificed more than she should have had to over the years. I have had a rocky and windy path to get here but I was able to stay the course but not on my own. I would like to thank in no particular order, HMC Jason Seeforth, HMC Dexter Cabral, HMC Michael Amos, HMC Brandon Schwartz, HMCS Aaron Levy, HMCM Twigg, HMCS Michael Gutierrez, HMCM Faulkner, HMCM Rob Foster,HMC Jake Rottsolk, SOCS Dan Fowles, SOC Dave Bloom, SOC Tron Siphaxay. HMC Frank The Tank Percy. I would not have been where I am without the support and guidance of all of you, thank you. Last but not least, thank you to all my Brothers in The USMC, you know who you are and without all of you I would be who I am, Thank you. I've been fortunate to work with corpsman who have solid a solid work ethic and desire to succeed, without them, I would be a different outcome as well. I'm eager to learn all I can in the next couple months and have some fun while not losing site of where I am from and this who helped me get there.
Date: 11:59am
From: PSC(SEL)(EXW/AW) Wilbert Tesoro
Duty Stations: SEAL TEAM ONE, COMNAVSPECWARCOM, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CG-57, USS RUSHMORE LSD 47, PSD POINT LOMA, USS CORONADO
Comments: I go by WiL.
Date: 11:58am
From: SBC (Sel) Michael Walker
Duty Stations: SBT-20, NSWBTC
Comments: Respectfully Request to enter the goat locker. Thanks to all the Chiefs that had mentored me and got me to this point in my career.
Date: 11:54am
From: ITC (EXW/IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Marco M Mares Carrera
Duty Stations: SEAL Team FIVE, NCTS SD, USS PELELIU LHA5
Comments: First of, I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs for all of the guidance, mentorship, leadership and personal experience that has been passed down. All of this experience has helped us Selectees to make it to where we are today. Personally I would like to thank and few individuals that have been my mentors through my career. YNCS Arnold, Patricia (Ret.) ITC Garduno, Danilo. ETC Murillo, Zac.
Date: 11:50am
From: GMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Lindsey W. Troy
Duty Stations: USS Ford (FFG-54), NAVSPECWARCEN, VQ-2, USS COWPENS (CG-63), CSCS DET WEST, USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71), NMC CWD UNIT SEAL BEACH
Comments: It's been a long road getting here. I'm thankful to all Chiefs whose guidance and leadership helped me achieve this honor. I'm looking forward to the transition and the leadership lessons I will learn.
Date: 11:49am
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Ross Je Terwisscha
Duty Stations: USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), CSCS DET West, IJC SSG Kabul, USS Gary (FFG-51), NSW West MCT-1
Comments: Thank you to the last crew of the USS Gary for your leadership and support, it was a great tour and a somber moment to see her depart our Navy. I could not have made it to this point without everyone's support and leadership. A huge thanks to my family as well, for their support through all my challenging tours and time away.
Date: 11:34am
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Donta Maurice Wills
Duty Stations: USS Boxer LHD-4, HSC-3 Mighty Merlins, USS Nimitz CVN-68, NMC DET North Island, HSL-47 Saberhawks, USS Harry S Truman CVN-75
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all of my sailor who I have had the pleasure to work with and lead. Without you I would not be where I am today. So thank you very much. To my senior leadership and mentors, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your guidance, advice, and not letting give up. I take my hat off to each and every one of you. I am truly humbled and blessed to be in this posistion today. Thank you again. Hoorah!!! Very Very respectfully request to enter the hallowed halls of the Goat Locker. V/R AOC(AW/SW)(SEL)Wills, Donta
Date: 11:04am
From: FCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Zachary WINEMILLER
Duty Stations: USS McCampbell
Comments: I am one of 10 proud FY16 CPO Selectees onboard USS McCampbell (DDG85)! I would not be making this post today if it weren't for the support from Chiefs, my peers, and my Sailors. I look forward to serve them all better in the future as a pinned CPO!
Date: 10:54am
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) Sardius Lyon
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM CG54(2012-Present) NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Nlon det(2009-2012) USS FARRAGUT DDG99(2007-2009) USS JOHN F KENNEDY CV67(2005-2007)
Comments: To all those that i have had the privilege to grow under due to the mentor-ship given, thank you. i will do my utmost best never to bring discredit to the Chiefs' mess and i will always do my best to lead, mentor and guide sailors.
Date: 10:52am
From: LSC(SEL) Anthony L. Saldana
Duty Stations: NS Keflavik, Iceland; USS Vella Gulf (CG-72); NSWDG; NAS Corpus Christi; USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Comments: Congratulations to all CPO Selectees! I would like to thank God, my wife Karma, my four daughters (Karisa, Tisha, Holly and Kayla), son (AJ), and my amazing mentors, LSCM Mike Ball, GMC Waite, LSC Burgos, and LSC Jeffcoat for the guidance and wisdom they inflicted on me to get me to this milestone in my career. THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK to all Selectees!
Date: 10:48am
From: LSC(SEL)(AW) ROBERT CONRAD C GERVACIO
Duty Stations: USS MCCAMPBELL DDG85
Comments: First of all thank you for selecting me as Chief Petty Officer Selectee FY16. I would like to thank my wife Bora Lee for supporting me with me career. My parents Robert and Carmen, for the guidance and advice throughout my life. Lastly, I like to thank my mentors and advisors: SHCM Remulano, LSCS Joven, LSCS(retired) Soriano, LSCS (retired) Nicado LSCS Sesay, LSCS Paule, LSCS Aquino, LSCS Macadaan, LSCS Rubio, SHCS Mason, LSC Hombrebueno, LSC Gardner, LSC Gatbunton, SHC Amurao, LSC Crsitobal, LSC Camofae, LSC Kabba, LSC(SEL) Betancourtcantu and all the saiors who supported me. Thank you!!! Hoyaah!!!
Date: 10:47am
From: GSEC (SW) (SEL) James Robert Coffin
Duty Stations: USS GRAVELY (DDG-107)
Comments: First Congratulations to all of my fellow Selectees. Second I want to thank every Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief that has played a role in my development. I could not have made it this far without your unwavering guidance and support.
Date: 10:28am
From: ITC(SW/IDW/AW) (SEL) Richard Grant
Duty Stations: USS McCampbell (DDG-85), NCTAMS PAC, USS Makin Island (LHD-8), USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors for all of the sound guidance and mentorship they have provided me over the years. I also would like to thank my Sailors for bringing me to where I am at today.
Date: 10:22am
From: OSC (Sel) Kenneth Tweedle
Duty Stations: USS Gettysburg (CG-64), MEPS San Jose, USS Mustin (DDG-89), USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO199), USNS Richard E Byrd (T-AKE 4), FLEASWTRACEN SD
Comments: First, I want to thank my wife for her love, sacrifice, and support throughout my navy career. I want to thank all the mentors that have affected my career and provided me with positive leadership, guidance, and criticism to stay on track and be who I am today. Thank you all for believing in me and ready for the transition to CPO. Let's rock this Selectees!!!
Date: 10:19am
From: SHC(SW/AW) (SEL) EDWIN RAVELO
Duty Stations: USS MCCAMPBELL DDG 85
Comments: Thank you to all that got me up to this point in my career and congratulations to every one that made it this year.
Date: 10:17am
From: CTRC (IDW/SCW) (SEL) Raymond DONATO
Duty Stations: NMCB FIVE, UCT TWO, NCWDG, USS MCCAMPBELL
Comments: I would like to thank God, my wife, family, friends, shipmates and mentors. I could not have done it whithout them.
Date: 10:14am
From: FCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Derek R. Bonadio
Duty Stations: USS Ross DDG 71, Surface Combat System Center, USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75
Comments: I want to thank the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs and Retired Chief Community for the support over the years. I truly would not have obtained the success I have without all of your guidance. To my wife and daughter I love you will all my heart. You are my life and purpose. I am humbled and honored to begin this journey. Embrace it!
Date: 10:11am
From: MAC(SEL)(SW) Adam M. Turner
Duty Stations: NAF Atsugi 2003-2009, NEGB GTMO 2007-2009, NAS Whiting Field 2009-2013, USS McCAMPBELL 2013-current.
Comments: I would like to think everyone that has been there to help, mentor, and guide me throughout my career. I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of the FY16 CPO Selectee's.
Date: 09:49am
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Marvin D. Bernabe
Duty Stations: USS McCAMPBELL DDG 85, MCM Crew Reaper, NSA Bahrain, NMCSD, USS Tarawa LHA 1, USS Juneau LPD 10
Comments: Thank you god for this wonderful blessing, to my wife and family that give me full support, to my all the FCPOA that i have been part of, and to all my junior sailor that put all the hard work to make me a better leader. With out all your support and respect i will not make it to this far. Again Thank you!
Date: 09:31am
From: ITC(SEL)(EXW/SW) Briana Fidelholtz
Duty Stations: USS O'Kane(DDG-77), CID LS San Diego, SOCCENT Qatar, NSWG-1 MCT.
Comments: I want to say thank you to everybody. I am still going down the list trying to reach out to everyone that I have encountered on the way here. Every single person has had an impact of making me the person (soon to be Chief) I am today. No matter how minute their encounter with me was I learned something and am still learning. Good luck to all, I can't wait to meet more people and be accepted into the family.
Date: 09:15am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Scott Charron
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay, Ship Repair Facility JRMC, USS Leyte Gulf, USS John S
Comments: These are some but not all of the Chiefs that helped me get here. Since I have required so much guidance I may have forgotten a few. I have also not put these names in any particular order because as a selectee I have no idea how to do so correctly. Terry Pasold, Ralph Leitz, Ryan Wagner, Dan Frey, Charlie Wolf, Chuck Gwin, Michael Warden, Tom Carney, Jon Hook, Fumie Charron, Scott Charron (my Dad, not me), Elizabeth Charron, Dave Yeomans, Jason Madott, Carey Switzer, Andy Woods, Mark Bukoski, Jon Reynolds, Justin Viramontes, David Vest, R.J. Hryniewich, Dan Smith, Alan Brandenburg, Mike Sheely, Bill Renfroe, Luis Torres, Jason Plizga, Roger Ramirez, Steven Townsley, Twymane Hatcher, Bob Violette, Jon Oliver, Robin O'Connor, Chris Ford, Pat Davis, James Andrews, Mattew Twigg, Christopher Griffin, Frank Phillips, Ray Wirth, David Lee, Jeff Miller, Robert Vowles, Ed Stastny, Steven Newberry and many more my selectee cerebrum can't recall.
Date: 09:11am
From: HTC(SEL) JUSTIN WILBURN
Duty Stations: USS GRAVELY DDG107
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS ALL OF MY FELLOW SELECTS!
Date: 08:59am
From: BMC (SW/AW) (SEL) ERIC WILLIAM AUGUSTUS VIERTEL
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM CG-54
Comments: SKCS (RET), Please accept my request to use your goat locker so I can learn and teach my fellow shipmates. Thank you very much. Very Respectfully, BMC (SEL)
Date: 08:58am
From: PSC(Sel) (SW/IDW) William D Dennis Jr
Duty Stations: USS McCampbell (DDG 85), NOSC Denver, Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, USS Frank Cable (AS 40), PSD Pensacola, USS Vicksburg (CG 69), USS Constellation (CV 64)
Comments: This Sincere Thank You is to all with whom I've served with, reaching this milestone in my career has been because of the knowledge and wisdon passed on to me by some exceptional Cheifs, peers, and even juniors.
Date: 08:57am
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Robert K. Williams
Duty Stations: USS PHILPPINE SEA CG-58, CENSECFOR LS CHEASAPEAKE, USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL DDG-81
Comments: FY-16 SELECTEE
Date: 08:42am
From: FCC(SEL) Jeffrey L Baldwin
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf, USS John S. Mccain
Comments: Congratulations to all of my fellow selectees. I could not have ever made it this far without all of the amazing sailors I have worked for with and led in my career. 14 years ago I joined the Navy because my Uncle was a BMC and thats what I wanted to be a Navy Chief and now it has happened the Next 6 weeks will be the happiest days of my life!
Date: 08:42am
From: HMC(SEL) (SS/FMF/SW/AW) William Talbott
Duty Stations: Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Kings Bay, GA; USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN 705); Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Indian Head, MD; 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; USS NASSAU (LHA 4); 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment.
Comments: Thank you to my family for allowing me to put my best foot forward and who have dealt with long working hours and missed holidays. I would also like to thank all of the Leaders that guided and mentored me throughout my career. I would not have arrived at this milestone with out the superior performance of my Sailors, for this I am utterly grateful. Congratulations to my fellow FY16 CPO Selectees.
Date: 08:25am
From: CSC(SW)(SEL) Justin Godfrey
Duty Stations: USS Antietam (CG 54), Presidential Retreat Camp David, USS Tortuga (LSD 46)
Comments: I am overwhelmed and extremely grateful. This is not a just an exciting day for me but it should be for so many amazing people that have assisted me in this great journey. First I would like to thank my mom and dad for laying the beginning stages, and to CSCS Ret. Abner Cordova, CSCS Ritchie Fogata, CSCS Ret Paul Smith, CSCS Mandy Francisco, CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski LSCM Mark Schlosser, HMC Steve Donohoe, DCC Luis Lopez, Mighty Antietam's Chief Mess and so so so many others that help raise me and keep me on track in our Navy, especially CSCM Albert Puyot under the guidance of your attentive ear, constructive tongue and faithful breast you have been there to steer me on the course to success. You have all played a pivotal role in my life. Words cannot explain how grateful I really am. Also to my lovely wife India and awesome son Brandon for without them I would have never been able to achieve this great milestone, they have been an unstoppable support system that has been there when I needed it the most to motivate and cheer me on all the time. And last but of course not the least the outstanding Junior Sailors that I have had the opportunity and privilege to lead and guide and share my knowledge that has been given to me over these short years that I have spent in our Navy. Without you guys and girls I would not have not made it this far. I take my hat off to each and everyone of you, as I say THANK YOU! All I ask is that please continue to strive for success and together, as a wise man once told me Let's Build this City!
Date: 07:51am
From: CTTC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Luke Sekula
Duty Stations: USS Nashville (LPD 13), NAVIOCOM Georgia, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), CENINFODOM Corry Station
Comments: I would like to humbly thank all of the fantastic people that helped me achieve this coveted career milestone. From my Family to the Sailors I've led, to the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that provided the guidance, I would never have been here had it not been for your support. I am extremely grateful to have been selected and I solemnly promise to never forget where I came from.
Date: 07:44am
From: AOC(AW/SW) (SEL) James E. Cooksey
Duty Stations: USS ENTERPRISE CVN 65
Comments: Congratulations to all CPO Selectees FY-16. I would like to thank God, my Family, all my friends both past and present, and last but certainly not least my leadership. My leadership pushed me and gave me the opportunities to reach this monumental goal within my Naval career.
Date: 06:12am
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) Nicholas A. Adams
Duty Stations: USS Gladaitor MCM-11
Comments: I would like to start this by thanking all the CPO Messes I have had the honor learning from. Without your guidance and training I would not have been able to accomplish this next step in my career. I only hope that my fellow selectees and myself can carry the CPO Mess into the next generation as many of you have for us. It is an Honor and Privelege that cannot always be put into words, so actions will do talking from here on out. Thank you and God bless.
Date: 05:59am
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Timothy Stevens
Duty Stations: USS Vincennes CG 49, USS Benfold DDG 65, NAS Lemoore, USS Capee St George CG 71, USS Peliliu LHA 5, SWRMC, USS Mobile Bay CG 54, SERMC, USS Gladiator MCM 11
Comments: I would first like to thank all the CPO Messes I have had the privilege of serving under who has shown me what it takes to make it to this point in my career, The Selection of Chief Petty Officer. This is by far the greatest accomplishment in my career and I am truly humbled by this selection. I would also like to thank everyone who has worked with me because I have reached this point because of you all as well, Thank You. To all the Selectees, a very big congratulations to you all.
Date: 04:56am
From: MAC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Andres R. Mejia
Duty Stations: USS SHOUP, NAS LEMOORE, MESS 5, MSS 3, NBPL
Comments: Thank you lord!! Thank you for all the amazing mentors and motivators that crossed my path!!! For without their guidance... NONE of this could of been possible!! Thank you! And congratulations to all who were selected!!
Date: 04:17am
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Manuel A. Galleguillos
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme-Richard, NRD LA, USS Makin Island, NRD SF, NRD NE
Comments: Wow, what a journey its been! First of all, I'd like thank my wife for being there every step of the way. Without you, I couldn't have done this. Also a big thank you to all the Chiefs that have guided me throughout my career. For the Sailors I've worked with, and for those I've been fortunate enough to lead, I wouldn't be here without any of you. Truly blessed.
Date: 04:08am
From: SHC (SW) (SEL) William C Kite
Duty Stations: USS Ashland LSD-48
Comments: I would like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that Have mentored me throughout my career and helped me get to the proudest moment in my career.
Date: 01:43am
From: ITC (SW/AW) (SEL) Amanie Roberts
Duty Stations: NCTAMS LANT, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS PREBLE, SSC PAC (SPAWAR) , USS MAKIN ISLAND.
Comments: It is truly an honor and a privilege to be given this opportunity to serve side by side with the glue that holds our great Navy together. Oustanding Deckplate leadership is what helped get me here and it will be what helps me throughout the duration of my career. I appreciate every single person that played an influential part in my naval journey. I especially want to thank all my menotors, peers, sailors and Chain of command for keeping me grounded and inspired. The road leading here wasn't a smooth or short ride but it was well worth the wait. I look forward to working with all my new brothers and sisters in the Mess and being the example I want to see in my sailors.
Date: 01:28am
From: ITC(SW/IDW/AW) (SEL) Andrew P. Lynn
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga (LSD-46), NCTAMSLANT, USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), NCTS Jax, USS Mahan (DDG-72), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
Comments: Congratulations to all of my fellow FY 16 CPO Selectees! First, I would like to thank all of the sailors who worked with and for me, without you I would have never been selected. I would also like to thank all of the Chief Petty Officers that have molded me into the person I am today. I would like to specifically thank ITCS Michael Harris and ITCS Tanya Whitner for their outstanding leadership and guidance that kept me focused and on track. Last, I would like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career! I am honored to join the CPO mess!
Date: 12:56am
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Anthony Wenger
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson CVN-70, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, NAS JAXS TPU, NEGB-GTMO, USS San Antonio LPD-17, USS Somerset LPD-25, Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, Naval Base San Diego
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that mentored and groomed me to get me where I am today. Thank You to all the Sailors I have worked with and allowed me to lead them with confidence and their trust.
Date: 12:43am
From: ENC(SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Anthony Tuff
Duty Stations: USS GERALD R. FORD
Comments: Congrats to all of the FY16 Selectees! It's an honor to be selected with you all. I would like to thank all of the leaders that have believed in me. (BM1 Denise Beard, MMC Larry Miller, CWO3 William Rivera,QMC Alphonzo Davis(RIP), MMCS Paul Graham, and MMCS Migel Hutchinson) Additionally thanks to all of the sailors I led and my family (Mom, Dad(RIP), Kathy, Joe, Lisa, Katelyn and Mathew)
Date: 12:36am
From: LSC(SW/EXW/SCW) (SEL) Brandon Cummings
Duty Stations: NMCB-40, SPWARSYSCEN DET PAC, NPDB-2, NSWU-3, USS BARRY DDG-52, FLC Yokosuka, USS ARLINGTON LPD-24
Comments: First and foremost I thank all the Sailors who have supported my journey to this point, junior, senior, and peers alike. Special recognition goes to Tory Woods, who always believed in me and gave me the tools to succeed beyond my dreams, thank you!
Date: 12:35am
From: PSC(SW)(SEL) Bobby J Boyles
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ (CVN 68); USS RODNEY M DAVIS (FFG 60); USS FORD (FFG 54); NPC PERS 45E; USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72); PSD KITSAP; USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1)
Comments: I want to say thank you too NCC Justin Harrington, SMC Brian Ritter, MAC "SMC" Jeff Dobson, BMC Alvin Vinarao, CMDCS Ray Alvarez, QMC Brent Varnado, PSCM James Robertson, EMCS Walter Plettner, ITC Kevin Camp, and MAC Berg. Thanks for all your guidance and support that has allowed me to reach this point in my career. Very Respectfully, PSC(SEL)
Date: 12:33am
From: PSC(SW/PJ)(SEL) DWAYNE D. SMITH
Duty Stations: PSD Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA., COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU, Dam Neck, VA, COMNAVSPECWARCOM, Coronado, CA, USS PINCKNEY (DDG 91), NRPS Beckley, WV., USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) (present duty)
Comments: First, I would like to start off by thanking my beautiful wife Launa. She has been by my side for over 18 years through the good times and the bad. Her confidence has never waivered because of my short comings and mistakes, and I love her dearly. Additionally, I want to thank my children Justice (13), Jordan (12), and Jacqueline (8) for being understanding at such a young age. They don't really understand the long hours and the sacrifices that we make for our country and for each other, but they will real soon. I also want to thank my mother for instilling in me hard work and dedication. Second, I want to thank the following leaders that have had a tremendous impact on my career: Command Master Chief Ernest Belmares Command Master Chief Sean Howe Master Chief Ryan Romes Command Master Chief Octavia Harris (retired) Command Master Chief Claro Munar (retired) Command Master Chief Joey Goward (retired) Master Chief Laura Silver (retired) Senior Chief Lavelle Smith Senior Chief Frankie Johnson Chief James Pryor (retired) First Class Petty Officer Wakim Simmons (retired) LT Duane Motley (LDO) LT Edward Polk (LDO) Congratulations to all FY-16 Chief Selectees! We will never forget that special day that awaits us when we're accepted by the current Master Chief, Senior Chief, and Chief Petty Officers in the near future. God Bless!
Date: 12:24am
From: ETC(IDW)(SEL) Jonathan N. Cuellar
Duty Stations: USS America LHA 6, CID Unit San Diego, USS Kidd DDG 100, NAS Key West
Comments: I would like to thank all the Sailors I’ve had the privilege of leading over these last few years; without them I would not be here. I would like to thank the Center for Information Dominance and USS AMERICA Chief's Mess for giving me the knowledge and tools to put on anchors. I would like to give a special thanks to ETC Jeffery Simmons and ITCS Nick Balich for always believing in my abilities as a leader, mentoring and developing me, and letting me spread my wings to show my true potential.
Date: 11:57pm
From: YNC(SEL) JENNIFER E. FINCH
Duty Stations: HSC-21
Comments: Thank you to all those who help me along the way!
Date: 11:57pm
From: AEC (SEL) (AW/SW) William Richmond
Duty Stations: USS Nimitz, NRD Ohio, FRCNW and HMT303
Comments: I would like to thank the CPOs of the Commands past and present. Additionally I would like to thank BUC Scott Hall for providing me a great role model and shaping my path towards the Navy. In addtion to my Grandfather Senior Chief Thomas Hall.
Date: 11:55pm
From: ATC(AW/SW) (SEL) Mark Brummerstedt
Duty Stations: VFA-27
Comments: Honored to be selected and ready to be tested. Thank you to my family, all the Sailors who have worked for and with me, and the Chief's Messes of VFA-125 (2004-2007), VFA-14 (2007-2010), CNATTU Lemoore (2010-2014), and VFA-27 (2014-present).
Date: 11:48pm
From: ATC(AW/SW) (SEL) Adam C. Arnstein
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana, SEA OP DET Lemoore, USS Abraham Lincoln, AIMD Atsugi and USS Nimitz
Comments: I would like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have mentored me the past 13 years. Most notably Master Chief Kenyon, Senior Chief Mooers, Chief Field and Chief Gordon. Your guidance was a crucial towards my promotion. I would also like to thank all that I have led. Without your loyalty and support I would not have been successful. Thank you to all the First Class brothers and sisters I've worked with, and my loving family and friends. Most of all I would like to thank my beautiful wife Eva. You put up with all the moves, long deployments and long hours. We've been apart for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. You support everything I do and I am very grateful. The best part of my day is coming home to your beautiful smile. I love you!
Date: 11:43pm
From: ADC (AW) (SEL) Rico Lozada
Duty Stations: HSC-21 North Island CA
Comments: I am truly grateful to my wife and kid who has been inspiration, and all the personnel that have worked for and work with.
Date: 11:37pm
From: LSC (AW/SW) (SEL) Yesenia Elizabeth Guidry
Duty Stations: COMHSMWINGPAC, USS CARL VINSON, COMNAVAIRPAC, USS HALSEY, NAS KEFLAVIK, VAQ 129
Comments: I want thank my Husband EMC Leonard Guidry for being a grand part of my career. I miss you so much, I am anxious for your return from deployment so we can celebrate! Our beautiful 2 year old daughter Abigail for giving me the strength and happiness all day long and continues to remind us of what is really important. I want to thank all the sailors that have inspired my career and I hope I continue to do the same for you. Thank you for everything, I would not be here if it was not for all of you!
Date: 11:34pm
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Brian Leteff
Duty Stations: PCD John P Murtha (LPD 26), USS America (LHA-6), USS Rentz (FFG-46)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officers and leadership that I have had the privilege to work for and learn from every day that I have served. I had a very intrusive and meticulous Senior Chief on the USS AMERICA that I worked for everyday BMCS(SW/AW) Leonard Miller. I was very skeptical about the tasks that he would give me at first, but I learned the most from him. When I reported to USS AMERICA he pushed me to my limit and then made me realize that I have more potential than I knew I had. He believed in me and helped me every step of the way. Also I can't forget all the junior Sailors that worked with me and for me along the way. Without them and their hard work and dedication I would not be able to achieve what I have. I learned from them and they learned from me. V/r, BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew B. Leteff
Date: 11:31pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Michael Christian Mitchell
Duty Stations: PCD Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), Assault Craft Unit FIVE, USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)
Comments: First and foremost, I am thankful to the wonderful Sailors who I've had the chance to learn with and learn from. I would be nowhere without the amazing peer mentors and loyal subordinates I've worked with. I am forever grateful and lucky to have an amazing wife who supports and sacrifices her time and spirit in support of me. My family is the number one motivator for my service and I aim to make them proud everyday. I have had several solid CPO's who have been absolutely integral to my success as a Sailor. Their guidance and leadership has pushed me to reach my goals and taught me to be humble. I am honored and grateful to be part of this rich tradition. Good luck to my fellow selectees and have fun! V/r ITC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Michael C. Mitchell
Date: 11:18pm
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) IAN A HANSON
Duty Stations: HSC-4
Comments: I'd like to thank all the CPO's, SCPO's, and MCPO's that have supported, trusted and guided me throughout my 14 year naval career. Without you all I could not be be in the position I'm in right now. It's a true honor to be selected to join this elite group of men and woman that are the backbone of the United States Navy. I look forward the next 6 weeks ahead to gain the knowledge and learn lessons that Chief Petty Officers have passed down over the years. HOOYAH!!!
Date: 11:17pm
From: LSC (SW) (Sel) Jason M King
Duty Stations: At Sea: USS McFaul DDG 74, USS Farragut DDG 99, and USS America LHA 6. Shore: The Presidential Retreat Camp David and NMC Detachment Jacksonville.
Comments: Salute!! I am truly honored and grateful to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer and continue to serve the worlds finest Navy in a greater position of authority. I would like to thank all of those who have groomed and mentored me along the way, It’s was truly appreciated. To all of the FY 16 CPO Selectees, Congrats!!!!
Date: 10:57pm
From: FCC(sel) Jonathon Baldwin
Duty Stations: USS John S McCain, USS Vella Gulf
Comments: the 5th was the greatest day of the life I joined the Navy 14 years ago because my Uncle was is a BMC(ret) and that is what I wanted to be and on that day I reviewed the chance to lead junior sailors and officers in the manner that I observed him doing. Congratulations to all CPO selectees
Date: 10:56pm
From: YNC(SW/AW) SEL JAMAR D. MONTGOMERY
Duty Stations: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), USS ARDENT (MCM 12) UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NROTC UNIT, COMCARSTRKGRU TEN, COMOPTEVFOR, USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93)
Comments: CONGRATS TO ALL MY FELLOW SISTERS AND BROTHERS. HONORED TO BE JOINING A BROTHERHOOD AND REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO NETWORKING WITH ALL OF YOU IN SOME FASHION OR ANOTHER. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
Date: 10:56pm
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Clayton Alan Wheeler
Duty Stations: USS Ingraham (FFG-61), USS O'Kane (DDG-77), USS Chosin (CG-65)
Comments: There are lessons in everything, and what I know now can only be credited to what has been tought to me from DAY ONE from every sailor whom has lead me or that I have lead. First I would like to thank the Chiefs I have served with that saw my potential and told me how important it is to make yourself reliable to your sailors. GSMC Shawn Canatsey was always the voice in my head telling me how dumb I was being BECAUSE I was wasting my potential, and taught me to make the most of my time and other sailors' as well. GSMC Eric McCartney thank you for re-itterating how much Re-Work SUCKS! And Quality work is always worth the time. Mostly now that the season has begun, I want to graciously thank All Of the members of the USS Chosin Chief's Mess for their confidence in me and the training bestowed which will ultimately change me for the better. It has been my goal since the first Chief graced my life that I KNEW I wanted to be a Chief and make a real difference. Now is the time.
Date: 10:55pm
From: MMC(Sel) Paul Whitcomb
Duty Stations: USS Wasp, USS Harry Truman, USS Kearsarge, NRD NewEngland
Comments: Just got selected and am looking forward to the next six weeks.
Date: 10:41pm
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) DANIEL RUSSELL WEDDLE
Duty Stations: SFWPMU DET EL CENTRO
Comments: Chief Select Daniel R. Weddle here. Tremendously honored to have been selected and have the opportunity earn my Anchors. My past duty stations include: VF-2/VFA-2 VFA-106 VFA-41 SFWPMU DET EL Centro There are many Chief's that invested time in me and helped me excel in my career. Some that immediately come to my mind that I am thankful for are: AECS James Hernandez ATCS Julian Bradley AMCS William Chapman AMCS Juan Carrillo AFCM Mark Dotterer AECS Ernest Kennedy AEC Chris Mcanney AEC Todd Wing
Date: 10:22pm
From: MTC(SEL) Christopher Wishard
Duty Stations: USS MAINE (SSBN 741)(Gold)
Comments: Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief that has helped me along my journey. Glad to be part of the family!
Date: 10:20pm
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Michelle D. Orello
Duty Stations: USS MASON (DDG87), USS IWO JIMA (LHD7), FASFAC VACAPES, USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG79)
Comments: Congratulations to all who where selected!!! I am extremely grateful to all of my family, my mentors and my sailors to be so blessed to have reached this extremely important milestone in my career. I am excited for the season to come!
Date: 10:18pm
From: AEC(AW) (SEL) Thomas Nicholas Dipace
Duty Stations: VFA-106 NAS OCEANA
Comments: I want to thank AECS(AW) (RET) Thomas, Norris. He has mentored me for the last 11 years and I only realized it 5 years ago. He guided me away from bad designs, set me on the right path. If I am only able to affect half the people in my career that he has then I will be able to look back and know I have become a good man.
Date: 10:14pm
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) April L Jones
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable AS-40, Port Operations Guam,FRC Norfolk, ASD Norfolk, FLC Barain, PCD Rafael Peralta
Comments: I would like to thank my Husband and kids for supporting me through this process and all of my navy family that I have met along the way. I love you all!!! I would also like to thank my mentors who have given me their time, knowledge, and wisdom to motivate me to be the best I can be.
Date: 10:14pm
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Douglas Newland
Duty Stations: CENSECFOR DET North Island, USS Comstock LSD-45
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have mentored me throughout this journey. Without your leadership, knowledge, and guidance I would not be here today. I would also like to thank all of the sailors that have worked with me and for me. My achievements are a direct reflection of what you all have done, and I would not be here without you. I would also like to thank my wife and family, because of your support and understanding we made it. This is not just my accomplishment, it is an accomplishment of everyone that has worked with me. Thank you again to everyone who has helped me, and congratulations to all the FY16 Chief Selectees!
Date: 10:09pm
From: AOC(AW/SW) (SEL) Marqueta Chellev Grant
Duty Stations: NMC CWD DET EL CENTRO
Comments: There are no many people that I would like to thank but there's not enough space to name everyone by name. One person I would like to recognize that has been one of the most influential on my career is AOCM (Ret) Larry Plagman. You taught me humility, how to be humble and most of all PRIDE!
Date: 10:03pm
From: SOC (SEAL) (SEL) Andrew Lapham
Duty Stations: SDVT-1
Comments: Respectfully Request to enter the Goat Locker. Thank you SOCM IGE and SOCM Barker. V/r
Date: 10:00pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Christopher Abele
Duty Stations: NSWG-3, FFG-57, NCTAMS PAC, USPACOM, USS JOHN C. STENNIS, USNS CONCORD
Comments: Very very respectfully request to enter the hallowed halls of the goat locker. V/R ITC(SEL)
Date: 09:58pm
From: SOC (SEAL) (SEL) Joshua Hayes
Duty Stations: SDVT-1
Comments: Respectfully request to join the Goat Locker Thank you SOCM Roos SOCM Mussleman
Date: 09:54pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Curtis Shoopman
Duty Stations: Currently TAD to ATRC Dahlgren, VA from USS MITSCHER DDG-57; ATRC Dahlgren, VA; USS FARRAGUT DDG-99
Comments: I want to give thanks to my home command for giving me the opportunity to lead and giving advice along the way. I would like to say thank you to my present command for taking me in and making me one of their own. V/R, FCC(SW)(SEL) Shoopman
Date: 09:50pm
From: HTC(SW)(SEL) Derick Keith Kennington
Duty Stations: PCD Rafael Peralta (DDG115), SWRMC, DESRON 23, USS Howard (DDG83), SWRMC, USS Germantown (LSD42), USS Fletcher (DD992, USS Kinkaid (DD965)
Comments: First off I am truly honored and thankful for being a FY2016 CPO Selectee. I have to thank a long line of Chiefs and mentors who saw the potential in me, challenged me, pushed me, shared wisdom, and guided me to where I am today over my 14 years of service. I have to thank all the Sailors that I've had the honor to work with. And lastly I have thank my beautiful wife Jennifer for being my biggest supporter. Thank you all. V/r HTC(SW)(SEL) Kennington, Derick
Date: 09:46pm
From: MMC(SEL) (SS) Timothy Popovich
Duty Stations: USS Wyoming SSBN 742 (Gold)
Comments: Proud to have been selected! Thank you to all my shipmates that supported and mentored me along the way!
Date: 09:35pm
From: ISC(IDW/FMF/EXW)(SEL) Taylor B. Culberson
Duty Stations: 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, II MARDIV; Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1); SPECRECON TEAM ONE; Current: CID Unit San Diego
Comments: I greatly appreciate the guidance and direction of all the different ratings that I have encountered in my career, but I am especially grateful to the Corpsman rating Chief's Mess and the Marines who helped me grow as a sailor, and the IS Chief's Mess who have cultivated my developing leadership skills. I have taken something from every Chief I have met in my career and thank you deeply and personally! Very Respectfully, ISC(IDW/FMF/EXW)(SEL) Culberson, Taylor B.
Date: 09:33pm
From: AMC(SEL) Stephen Adam Staples
Duty Stations: VFA-32; Recruit Training Command; VRC-40; VC-6; VX-1
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees! I am very honored and grateful to have served with all of my shipmates!
Date: 09:23pm
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) Jerelyn Monique Howard Alvis
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola (current), NAS JRB New Orleans, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Comments: I would like to thank ALL of my mentors for their leadership and guidance. My family and friends for their continued support. Last but not least, the Sailors who I have had the pleasure to work with who have allowed me to be in the position I am today...these anchors are for you!
Date: 09:21pm
From: MAC(SW/AW) (SEL) LORENZO GARCIA
Duty Stations: NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES
Comments: I want to thank all my Sailors I've had the pleasure to lead. My accomplishment is a direct result of what you have done. To all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have given me guidance, mentorship and knowledge thank you for all of your time and patience with me.
Date: 09:19pm
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) William Hodge
Duty Stations: USS Winston S Churchill DDG-81
Comments: I would like to thank GSCM Horn (Ret), GSCS Morrison (Ret), GSCS Johnson, GSCS Morales, and many, many more. I would not have been selected with out the training you have provided me.
Date: 09:05pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Josiah R. Hoover
Duty Stations: USS FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98), U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND, PC CREW DELTA, NRD PITTSBURGH, CTF-67 NAPLES ITALY
Comments: I would like to thank all of those to whom I have had a privilidge serving with, past and present, to all of those who have gone before me to allow me this opportunity. To my beautiful wife Kathy, you have been by my side thru rough and good times and never faulted and supported me 110%. My son Josiah, you are my motivation everyday, and you make me so proud to be your Dad. To all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs, past and present, thank you! Your suport, guidance and mentorship got me to where I am today! Last and most important individual that I have to say is my Father, Robert A Hoover IV, you have been an inspiration to me all my life and never left my side, my coach! Thank you to all my family and friends.
Date: 09:05pm
From: STGC (SW)(SEL) Robert W. Moyer
Duty Stations: USS Mahan (DDG 72), NRD Jacksonville, USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Barry (DDG 52)
Comments: Thank you to my family for all their support during my Navy career, especially my wife Erika. You truly are my better half and I wouldn't be here without you! The Mahan CPO Mess for the guidance and encouragement with the opportunity to take better care of our junior Sailors. Their support inspired me to make time for myself every evening to study and prepare for the exam. Thank you all!
Date: 08:51pm
From: GMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Xavier Martinez
Duty Stations: USS CAPE ST GEORGE (CG-71), USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG-93), NAVSTA GREAT LAKES (PCF), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65).
Comments: COngratulations to all Selectees! I would like to thanks my beatiful wife Jennifer, sons, Julian, Nelson and Xavier Jr. Thank you to all the Chiefs that made it possible for me being selected, specially GMCS Wilkerson, STGC Gibbson, FCCS Evjen, GMC Roders and Retired ABHC Travieso. Throughout the years, you all provided me countless hours of mentorship.
Date: 08:36pm
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kyle D Fearno
Duty Stations: USS Cape St. George CG-71, Naval Medical San Diego, USS Peleiu LHA-5
Comments: I want to thank the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have got me to this point with the mentorship and guidance you have provided along the way.
Date: 08:28pm
From: ASC (AW/SW)(sel) Shanta Bernard
Duty Stations: FRC MA SITE OCEANA, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), FRCSW NORTH ISLAND, USS NIMITZ(CVN-68), FRC MA SITE NORFOLK, USS RONALD REAGAN(CVN-76), NATTC PENSACOLA
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I could not have made it to this point without the help of my mentors, peers , junior Sailors and most importantly my family. I look forward to learning many things and becoming a valued member of the Goat Locker.
Date: 08:25pm
From: ASC (AW/SW)(SEL) Freddy John Kailer
Duty Stations: USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), FRC SW DET POINT MUGU, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), NATTC PENSACOLA
Comments: My family and I are honored and humble to be selected a Chief Petty Officer. I could not of done this with out the Sailors I have served with, my Chief Petty Officer mentors, and my very supporting family.
Date: 08:03pm
From: ACC(SEL) David Viger Jr
Duty Stations: NALF San Clemente, USS Truman, FACSFAC VACAPES, USS George H W Bush, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Proud to be here and keeping a HUGE smile on my face!
Date: 07:53pm
From: MMC (SEL) (SW/AW) Moises Velez
Duty Stations: Current USS SHILOH (CG-67), Command Fleet Atctivities Yokosuka, Japan, USS ROLDAN REAGAN, USS BLIUE RIDGE, USS KITTY-HAWK
Comments: First I would like to thank every sailor I worked with or that worked for me. For the NAVY CPO Mess in guding me in the right direction. For my mentors giving me advice. A big shout out to the person that pull my hairs during my first four years. MMCS (RET) (SW/AW) Washington Thank you.
Date: 07:50pm
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Herbert Ryan C. Flores
Duty Stations: USS SHILOH (CG-67)
Comments: I want to say thank you for all the chief's that provided me guidance and mentoring, all the junior sailors that I worked with and worked for me in helping me succeed in doing my job. To my family for supporting me and giving me drive to do my job.
Date: 07:43pm
From: GSMC(SW) (SEL) Edward R. Bill
Duty Stations: USS SHILOH (CG-67)
Comments: I want to thank all the people that believed in me over the years and supported me especially my family and all the great sailors that I have the pleasure to work with. I would like to extend a special thank you to GSCM Charles, CWO3 Ling, GSCS Felicitas and LCDR Stewart and all the other great leadership I have had the honor to serve with.
Date: 07:37pm
From: CSC(SEL) LADONNA S. TILLERY
Duty Stations: NAVAL BASE KITSAP
Comments: Excited to be apart of the Mess!!!!!
Date: 07:34pm
From: STGC(SEL) Sandra O. Flowers
Duty Stations: USS TRUXTUN, NOPF DAM NECK, USS BULKELEY
Comments: STGC(SEL) Sandra Flowers Honored to be a part of the World's Finest Chief's Mess! Hooyah!
Date: 07:05pm
From: HMC(sel) SW/AW/FMF Timothy D Moss Sr
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk (CV63), 1st Marine Division, 2/24, NHBC Mayport, USS Elrod (FFG 55), SUPHIPNN
Comments: Thank you to all who mentored, guided and pushed me into my dreams of achieving this rank. It's been a long journey with many ups and downs but through it all, I am here. To all those who were selected as well, congratulations and let's make the best of the next 6 weeks.
Date: 07:01pm
From: OSC (SW)(SEL) Everett Aughe
Duty Stations: Uss Barry DDG-52, EWTGLANT, USS Monterey CG-61, USS MAHAN DDG-72 (IA)
Comments: I never thought I would be here. I am so grateful to everyone who has helped me get here. As i continue to grow, I have learned the hard way that you cant do everything yourself and that you need everyone around you to help.
Date: 07:00pm
From: ITC(SW) (SEL) Qiana T. Moseby
Duty Stations: USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79); RTC Great Lakes; HQ SACT; USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55); NTCS Bahrain
Comments: Good Evening, I would like to say a very special thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have helped mold, motivate, and train me to the best of their abilities!!! I humbly thank you all!! v/r, ITC(SW) (SEL) Moseby
Date: 06:36pm
From: SHC(SW)(SEL) Arturo Hernandez Jr.
Duty Stations: USS O'brien (DD 975), Naval Medical Center San Diego, USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Norfolk, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors, Chiefs, and family, without your guidance and support I would not have been the leader that I am today. I would also like to thanks each and every junior Sailor that I have led and continue to lead, I could not have achieve this huge milestone in my career without your accomplishments and success. Thank you so much!!!
Date: 06:28pm
From: ETC(SEL) Blake Currie
Duty Stations: USS Gladiator
Comments: Congratulations to all CPO Selectees. Its been two days and already this one of the hardest things I've done in my life. Stay motivated and we will get through this together as brothers and sisters.
Date: 06:15pm
From: SHC(SW)(SEL) Arturo Hernandez
Duty Stations: USS O'Brien (DD 975), Naval Medical Center San Diego, Uss John Paul Jones (DDG 53), NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Norfolk, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors, Chiefs, and family, for making me the person I am today. Without your guidance and motivation I would not have been the leader that I am today. I also could not have accomplish this huge milestone in my career without all of my junior sailor accomplishments. Thank you so much.
Date: 06:04pm
From: OSC(SEL) Jarrod L. Lewis
Duty Stations: USS Cape St. George (CG-71), USS Gary (FFG-51), Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, COMDESRON 7, NTTC Lackland (Naval Corrections Academy), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
Comments: I want to thank the sailors I've had the pleasure to serve with for helping me cross this major threshold in my career. My being selected for CPO is the culmination of all of your hard work, effort, time, and dedication. Thanks to you, I've been able to learn rapidly and perform at levels I once thought impossible, and thanks to you, WE'VE accomplished a feat many spend their entire careers trying to achieve and fail. Thank you!!
Date: 05:36pm
From: GMC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Robert A. Gray
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge, MSRON 2, MAREXSECRON 4, Riverine Group ONE, Coastal Riverine Group TWO, NAVSUPFAC Diego Garcia, USS Oak Hill
Comments: Congrats to all the FY16 CPO Selectees! I would like to thank all my past Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs and my sailors who got me here. Most importantly, I would like to thank my wife for her support and for being my foundation.
Date: 05:10pm
From: LSC (AW/SW) (SEL) Stacey Myers
Duty Stations: ASD MISAWA JAPAN, BLUE ANGELS, SERCC JAX, USS IWO JIMA(LHD-7)
Comments: Congrats to all the FY16 CPO Selectees!!!!! I'm feeling so blessed and honored to have been selected.
Date: 05:08pm
From: HMC(SEL) ROMANRAM BIARES
Duty Stations: Branch Health Clinic Diego Garcia; Naval Medical Center San Diego; USNS Mercy (TAH-19); Role III Multinational Medical Unit; USS OAK HILL (LSD-51)
Comments: I would like to take this wonderfull opportunity to Thank God, my Family, Mentors and my junior Sailors. Thank you to all who supported and continously supporting me, groomig me to be the person that I am. I owe this to those who have gone and are still in the Navy. From the Top Leaders to the most Junior Sailor.
Date: 05:06pm
From: QMC (SEL) Demetris Mosley
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS IWO JIMA, USS GLADIATOR, and USS OAK HILL
Comments: I want to thank every Chief's mess from my previous ships that has helped me get to this milestone in my career.
Date: 04:57pm
From: MMC (SW)(SEL) Todd Michael Hunt
Duty Stations: Current: USS Enterprise CVN-65 Past: NPTUCHAS, USS Enterprise CVN-65
Comments: I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the Chiefs throughout my naval career and all of my sailors for doing an outstanding job. I would never have made it to this point without your hard work and dedication. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Date: 04:49pm
From: MAC(SW) (SEL) Scott A. Williams
Duty Stations: USS ROSS (DDG 71)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief Petty Officer's who have led, mentored, guided, and assisted me during the journey to this point of my career. Specifically, USS ROSS CPO Mess, Naval Station Rota NSF Chief's, MAC (RET) Leon "Blue" Leath, MACM (RET) Angela "Momma" Huetson, CMDCM Darin "Tuck" Williams, MACS Travis Winfield, MAC Markeeta Hardin, MAC Evette Mcdowald, MAC (RET) Quincy Williams, ENC Bobby Hunt, CTTC David Hyatt, EMC Jerry Gonzalez, EMC Patrick Lawler, FCC Dan Allred, LNCS (RET) Tom Sasso, and the many other's that have been a shining example of leadership and excellence who have guided and led me to this point through their everyday leadership and mentorship.
Date: 04:45pm
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Jorge Corbaton
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN (DDG-82), NRD SAN DIEGO, USS CAPE ST GEORGE (CG-71)
Comments: Thanks to all chiefs,senior chiefs and master chiefs that have in some way helped me throughout my naval career.
Date: 04:37pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Christopher Weathers
Duty Stations: USS CAPE ST GEORGE
Comments: Special thanks to the World's Finest CPO Mess aboard the USS CAPE ST GEORGE for providing guidance and mentorship when i needed it the most. And thank you to all of my fellow shipmates, past and presesnt, for providing me with a ton of great opportunities. Without each of you I wouldn't have made it to where I am today.
Date: 04:35pm
From: MCC(sel) (SW/FMF/AW) Chad V. Pritt
Duty Stations: NAVREG NW RCC, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), NRD Dallas, NMC FSD Bahrain, 30th Naval Construction Regiment, USS Constellation
Comments: First off, thank you to all the Sailors who have been a part of my career and have helped me get to where I am. And to the Chiefs who have guided me and helped shape my career with their advice and mentorship, a huge "Thank You!" It is my wife, Katrina, though, who has pushed me beyond my limits, to show me that success will come, even if it isn't immediate. I look forward to the chapter of my career and my life as I work to join the world's largest and greatest fraternity.
Date: 04:34pm
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Brian J. Begay
Duty Stations: USS Cape St. George CG-71
Comments: Thank you too all that helped me get to this position, and most of all my family, I couldn't be able to do my job if I didn't have the love and support from you. Thank you again.
Date: 04:01pm
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Adam D. Rupel
Duty Stations: USS Cape St. George CG-71, CPPD LS San Diego, USS Princeton CG-59, USS Stethem DDG-63
Comments: I want to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs as well as the sailors I have served with from USS Stethem, USS Princeton, CPPD LS San Diego, and my new command USS Cape St. George. I have learned so much from all of you and will continue to learn more and more everyday.
Date: 03:12pm
From: ITC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Eric Ryan Jackson
Duty Stations: USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81)
Comments: First and foremost, thank you to my Sailors that have worked with and for me. If it was not for you, I would not have been selected! I would like to thank all of my former Chiefs that have assisted me with their wisdom and guidance throughout my career thus far. ICC(Ret.) Shannon Polk, thank you for supporting me when I was an undesignated Airman, trying to strike IT. If it was not for your support as a Chief there is no way I would be where I am today. ITCS Michael Harris, thank you for your superb leadership and loyalty.
Date: 02:48pm
From: HMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Ruth Lynn Gastreich
Duty Stations: Currently TAD to CNAL from USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77); USNH Rota Spain; USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69); Naval Dental Center Norfolk; Branch Dental Clinic Damneck
Comments: I am extremely grateful to be selected this year. I could not have done this without the help of my junior Sailors, my past leadership, the support of the Chiefs Mess through my career, and the support of my family. Special thanks to genuine Chiefs HMCM Jill Eastin, MACM Vincent Thomas, NCCM(Ret.) Kenneth Boben, HMCS Julie Tibus, HMCS Donald Allen, HMCS Shannon Murray, HMC Chad Webster, HMC Jeff Higgs, MMC George Martin, NCC Jascha Janssen, MCC Christina Shaw, and of course, my mother HMC(Ret) Claudia Abbott. You have all mentored me to keep striving to be a better Sailor which has made me a better person, and I will always have a special place for you in my heart.
Date: 02:32pm
From: ACC (SEL) Dennisha Jones
Duty Stations: NAS Keflavik, NAS Key West, RTC, NAS Whiting Field
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SELECTEES. I would like to personally thank all the Senior Enlisted that have guided me along my Naval journey, without you I would not be here signing this deck log today. I also would like to thank all of my family and friends for their time, support, and dedication.
Date: 02:16pm
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ryan A. Lorbecki
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71
Comments: I am honored to have been invited into the Chief's Mess after 11 years of service in the Navy. I look forward to working alongside all of you.
Date: 02:04pm
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) BYRONE ALVESBAUTISTA
Duty Stations: CENTER FOR SERVICE SUPPORT LEARNING SITE SAN DIEGO
Comments: The leadership I've had from the CPO Mess has been the catalyst to my selection, August 5, 2015 was a day I know I will always cherish!! I would like to do this forum and thanks the support structure that assisted me through the years and help to prepared me for this indoctrination process, I have a wonderful support structure at home beginning with my wife, kids and mother, who stood by me over the years. I would like to say thanks to you both for everything as for my navy support structure, I would like to thank all my LPO's over the years for investing your time into me. As a mentor's thank you so much, your time and effort has impacted me and my family in ways that we will never forget it!! Thank you all it is much appreciated Very Respectfully, CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Alvesbautista, Byrone
Date: 01:51pm
From: QMC (SW) (SEL) Carrin Michael Johnson
Duty Stations: TSC San Diego
Comments: I am exicited and proud to be here I would like to thank my beautiful wife Laura for always supporting me and having my back as well as all the Chief in my career who have guided me mentored me and motivated me to where I am today. Thank you.
Date: 01:41pm
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) David Michael Shamieh
Duty Stations: CRS-4, CNATT MARUNIT CHERRY POINT, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), USS KENNEDY (CV-67)
Comments: I want to thank my wonderful wife and family for all their support. Without their efforts I couldn't have focused clearly on the work to be done. Further I would like to thank all those I have served with. You all have taught me a lot. All of my seniors have helped pull me up while those junior to me helped push me up to this cherished position. I will continue to pass on to those I work with all that you have taught me!
Date: 01:40pm
From: LSC (SEL) OTIS HANKINS
Duty Stations: CENTER FOR SERVICE SUPPORT LEARNING SITE SAN DIEGO
Comments: Otis T. Hankins Rate: LSC (SEL) Duty Station: USS Nimitz CVN 68, Naval Special Warfare Center, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, Center for Service Support San Diego. Comments: I would like to take this forum and thank the support structure that assisted me through the years and help prepare me for this indoctrination process. I have a wonderful support structure at home beginning with my wife and mother, who stood by me over the years. I would like to say thanks to you both for everything. As for my Navy Support structure I would like to thank all my LCPO's and LPO's over the years for investing your time into me. As for my mentor's thank you all very much, your time and effort has impacted me and my family in ways that we will forever be indebted to for your efforts. Thanks to you all, it is much appreciated. With great respect, LSC (SEL) Hankins, Otis
Date: 01:32pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Christopher Palmer
Duty Stations: USS New Mexico in Groton, CT; NPTU-CHS, SC
Comments: I am honored to be invited into the preparations of the CPO Mess. I have been in for 7 years, 2 months.
Date: 01:29pm
From: ADC (SEL) Daniel Crivello
Duty Stations: HSL-51, NRD Minneapolis, HSM-78, HSC-3
Comments: Excited to be here and can't wait to join the largest faternity.
Date: 01:27pm
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Luke R Anschuetz
Duty Stations: HSM-46, VP-30, P-8A FIT, VP-45, NAS Pensacol Weps Dept, HS-5
Comments: I would like to say thanks to my supporting wife and kids. Also to all the present and past Chiefs that helped me through this process.
Date: 01:10pm
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Michael A. Cajigas
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I am proud to be accepted into the mess and want to thank every Chief that's given me guidance along the way.
Date: 01:09pm
From: CTRC(IDW/SW/SG/AW)(SEL) Johnny Wade
Duty Stations: CID UNIT SAN DIEGO
Comments: Congratulations to all the other selectees. I would like to thank all the Chiefs that have impacted my career. So many to mention but I appreciate you all.
Date: 12:52pm
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Maria E. Lewis
Duty Stations: Training Support Center San Diego, ATG San Diego, CCSG11
Comments: Congrats to All the Selectees!!! Our blood, sweat and tears have paid off!!!!! I would love to thank God first and foremost for getting me to this point! My loving husband Ian , our girls Sydney and London for always cheering me on and supporting me through my Navy career. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my mentors!!!!!!! OSC Dawn Milton!!!! Thanks for leading me to the light!!!! Your positive attitude and dedication to your Sailors inspires me!!! You are an awesome Chief! FCCM Aaron Coke your are a true sea daddy!!!!!! Thanks for keeping me out of trouble on the Nimitz and teaching me how to be an effective leader and have fun while doing it!!!! OSCM Chubbs Smith thanks for our talks ! You always keep it real and it's much appreciated!!!! YNCM Sheldon Wells, OSCM Jonathan Fields, ITC(RET) Jerry Slovak, CTTC Jaegger Thank You it's because of this mess that I wanted to be a Chief!!!!! I wanted to be part of the greatness you all brought to our command ! Thanks for believing in me!!! To all my mentors I will pay it forward !!!!
Date: 12:51pm
From: QMC (SEL) Carrin Michael Johnson
Duty Stations: TSC San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful wife Laura for always having my back and being my biggest supporter. I would also like to thank BMCM Quarles ,QMCS Benitez, QMCS Snyder, OSC Swales, MAC Barclay and BMC Bell for being such positive and uplifting mentors to me through my career. They taught me not to give up, when I fell down they picked me up and told me to keep on going. I appreciate all the support and guidance I have received from them and all the the Chief that have helped me. Again thank you all this is the greatest day of my Naval Career!
Date: 12:46pm
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Joshua M. Drosdak
Duty Stations: CPPD Det West San Diego, CA
Comments: First and foremost this is a blessing and greatest day of my Naval Career. I want to thank my beautiful wife (Shannon) for all the support over the past seven years and has been a great friend through all the ups and downs. I want to now thank every Sailor that I have ever spoke to and every mentor I have had along the way to be able to be sitting here right now. Again thank you all.
Date: 12:42pm
From: CTRC(IDW/EXW/SW)(SEL) Alyssa Lee Sasnett
Duty Stations: CID Unit San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank all of the people who have mentored me throughout my career thus far and who I know will continue to mentor me. I wouldn't be in this place without CTRCM Amber Betts, CTRCM Michelle O'Grady, MACS Angie Veronchi, CTICS Laura Stout and CTTC Drew Watson. There are so many more. Thank you to all.
Date: 12:41pm
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Michael David Bruhl
Duty Stations: HSM-48,HSL-46,HS-7,FRC Corpus Christi, HM-15
Comments: Currently Deployed on DDG 81, Winston S. Churchill. Email is fw. to Bruhlmd@ddg81.navy.mil .
Date: 12:36pm
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) SHAWN W. RICHARDS
Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53), COMTHIRDFLT, HSM-78 and currently stationed at TSC SAN DIEGO
Comments: I want to personally thank my wife and family for standing by me through everything. To all the Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's that I've crossed paths with I cannot thank you enough. I look forward to becoming part of the Chief's Mess and the challenges we will face ahead.
Date: 12:22pm
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Anthony Allen Mickle
Duty Stations: USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL
Comments: I AM VERY PROUD TO BE APART OF A BROTHERHOOD. EXCITED TO BE SELECTED.
Date: 12:21pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Jennifer Morgan
Duty Stations: PCD RAFAEL PERALTA DDG115, COMTHIRDFLT, COMNAVAIRPAC, CCSG11, USS RAINIER AOE-7
Comments: The leadership I've had from the CPO Mess has been the catalyst to my selection. I couldn't have done my job without the support of the Chiefs who have gone before me, my Sailors and my family. I am humbled, honored and eternally grateful to you all. August 5, 2015 will be a day I will never forget. Specifically, I want to say I wouldn't be here without the mentorship and guidance of my original mentor, ETCM(Ret) Lance Achterberg. Thanks for taking a chance on me when I was young and misguided & calibrating accordingly. You taught me about the kind of leader I want to be. The leader I am. Your legacy lives on!
Date: 12:20pm
From: FCC(SEL) Benjamin D. Bates
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville CG-62
Comments: I would like to thank my family who has supported me through all of these years. I would also like to thank my shipmates current and past who kept the faith that this day would take place. It is because of all of you that elevated me to this place.
Date: 12:18pm
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Jennifer Marie Schad
Duty Stations: TSC San Diego
Comments: I would like to start by thanking retired FCCS Bostick who was my LCPO on board USS Rushmore. He taught me about leadership and looking out for your people. My first GMC was GMCS(now) Klemme and when I worked for him as an E3 he taught me about having a backbone. He was the epitome of a Gunners Mate. I think that having had this two as my leaders led to my many success and getting to where I am today.
Date: 12:16pm
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Terry W. Waters
Duty Stations: USS Winston S. Churchill, USS Paul Hamilton, CENSECFOR, USS Port Royal
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee! Thank you to my wife and kids who have been so supportive throughout my 14yrs of service! Thank you to all those who have helped me to get where i am today to include (but not limited to) STGCS Garlowich, GMC Urias, STGC(SEL) Gillum, all the STG's i have had the prevlage of working with! STGC(SW)(SEL) Terry W. Waters
Date: 12:00pm
From: GMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Davion D. Reese
Duty Stations: USS HUE CITY
Comments: Thank You, to my wife(I Love You) for her endless support and powerful words of motivation. She is always there reel me back in and remind me of what's important and why we do what we do. Thank you to all of the sailors that I have been blessed to serve with thus far and I look forward to continued service in the greatest Navy on earth. I dedicate this and all my achievements to my Mother who made the ultimate sacrifice in order for me to be here to do anything that I do that you and nothing can repay that so I repay you everyday with my life.
Date: 11:51am
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Shawn J Moore
Duty Stations: Engineering learning site San Diego
Comments: I am from Bangor Michigan, I enlisted in the navy on 14 MAR 2006 and currently have 9 years of service. My past commands are as follows USS George H W Bush Reactor Department , USS Dewight D Eisenhower Reactor Department, Naval Station Norfolk Port Operations and my current command, my next command is LHD5 USS Bataan.
Date: 11:43am
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Everardo Gonzalez
Duty Stations: USS Constitution, USS Boxer, USSBelleau Wood, NMCB 3, NCBM Miramar
Comments: Thank you everyone that has been there for me as a support system, leadership, co-workers, protégés, and mentors. I have taken the tools you have provided me and have reached another milestone in my career that I am very proud of. My wife who has always supported me in everything I do in my career, and has been my strongest support system from day one. Without you I would have not made it this far. Thank you.
Date: 11:41am
From: DCC(SEL) Ryan B Turner
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville(CG-62), USS Spruance(DDG-11), CNE Great Lakes, USS John C. Stennis(CVN-74)
Comments: Congratulations to the FY16 CPO Selectees on your selection! I would like to give a big Thank You to my loving and understanding wife. Through all the tribulations that our family as overcome and being that rock on the homefront, so I can focus on my professional career. Thank you to all my past and current Sailors for making me the Sailor I am today.
Date: 11:40am
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Justin Wayne Marks
Duty Stations: USS John S. McCain (DDG-56), HM-15, Port Ops. Cornado North Island, and USS Chancellorsville(CG-62)
Comments: I would not be here without the help of my great division of sailors I have!!!! BMC(RET.)Young thank you for teaching me you can be mean, but fun at the same time....Thank you BMC(RET.) Wesley for teaching me you have got to know your sailors and be out on the deck plates to truly engage and interact with them. Thank you to my grand daddy ETCS(RET.)Brown, You got me interested and still have me trying to make you proud!!!!!Last but not least, Thank you to my ships Chiefs Mess for training us to one day stand in your Boots.
Date: 11:33am
From: OSC(SEL) Joe Piñon
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville (CG-62)
Comments: Thank you to my wife and kids for there love and support. Special thanks to OSC Gary Yarbrough for the teaching and mentoring that got me here. Congrats to all the FY2016 Selectees!!
Date: 11:32am
From: GSMC (SEL) Daniel Hodges
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) / NRD St. Louis/ USS Bunker Hill (CG-52)
Comments: Excited and pround to be able to soon dawn the uniform of the Chief Petty Officer. I would not be where I am today with the help of my mentors that have gotten me here GSCM Schmidt, EMC Gonzalez, GSMC Collins and FCCS Moore. you all have wathed me grow through out my career and I can't thank you enough.
Date: 11:23am
From: FCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Steven P. Cooper
Duty Stations: USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL DDG81, CSCS UNIT DAMNECK, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN73
Comments: Congrat's to all FY16 Chief Selectee's, I would like to say thanks to all the people who helped guide me along the way. To my wife and kids thanks for always being supportive and understanding.
Date: 11:21am
From: PSC(SEL) ALBERTO D. MARTINEZ
Duty Stations: USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85), DMRTI FT SAM HOUSTON TX, ISAF AFGHANISTAN, EODMU ONE, USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62)
Comments: I want to thank my wife, daughters, and son for thier support and sacrifices, I love very much for. Sailor's and peers that have been there for me and Chief's that have guided me and helped me. Without any of you I would not be where I'm at in my Navy career. Special thanks to YNCS Mertes, YNCS Grant, HMC Cole (retired).
Date: 11:07am
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) Danny Lee Douty
Duty Stations: USS BENFOLD (DDG 65)
Comments: I would like to thank all of the leaders that have believed in me and lead me in the right direction. I would like to give a special thanks to HMCS(FMF) Ret. Darrall Gibson AKA Gibbie. You have been the biggest influence in my leadership style. You taught me more than you will ever know. I have strived to be just like you in everything I have done in my career.
Date: 10:37am
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Jonathan E. Tyson
Duty Stations: USS ROSS (DDG 71), Naval War College, USS DECATUR (DDG 73)
Comments: FY16 ROSS CPO Selectee. Congrats to my fellow selectees across the fleet! Thanks to my family, my ROSS family, my division, my mentors from the past and present, my War College family, my DECATUR family and especially all the Chiefs who have mentored me to get to where I am today. God Bless! NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09:41am
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) ARVEL C. LOYOLA
Duty Stations: USS HARPERS FERRY LSD-49
Comments: Excited and Proud!!!
Date: 09:37am
From: MMC(SEL) (SW) Leazar Guerrero
Duty Stations: USS SHILOH (CG-67)
Comments: First off I would like to congratulate all the FY16 selectees! I would like to thank my Chain of Commad, by far the best I have had in my 15 years of naval career, Senior chief Daniel, Master Chief Charles, CWO3 Ling and LCDR Stewart, thank you for all you have done for me and pushing me to the right direction, guiding and mentoring me. To the heart of AUX 1 my junior sailors thank you, without you I would not be where I am now. My mentors Chief Rainey and Senior Chief Horney thank you for all the good advice you have gave me! To my wife Deanna thank you for always being there to support and understanding, you have been the backbone of our family and our two beautiful kids Deanglie and LeAngelo.
Date: 09:33am
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Michael Downey
Duty Stations: USS HARPERS FERRY LSD 49
Comments: August 5, 2015 was a day I know i will always cherrish. Just before the commanding officer made the announcment I was shaking. I have never wanted something I have worked for more in my life than this. I want to thank my family and shipmates for the support thay have given me. I know there has been many people above and below me that looked for me in and out of the Navy to get to this point in my life. One person I want to call out is my wife Kimberly she has been with me since I was an E-2 and has pushed me to reach heights I would have never reached if she was not in my life.
Date: 08:25am
From: SHC (SW/AW) (SEL) Wilson V. Brown
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD-8
Comments: Thank you for your time.
Date: 08:22am
From: ETC (SEL) Michael Johns
Duty Stations: USS MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL, USS JIMMY CARTER, USS PROVIDENCE, NAVSUBTRACENPAC DET GUAM
Comments: Most Highly Honorable and Exalted Master Chief Beverly, Respectfully request permission to enter.
Date: 08:14am
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Jason Escalante
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA LHA 6, NAS KEY WEST, USS LABOON DDG 58, USS PATRIOT MCM 7
Comments: Thank you for all of the mentors I've had coming up in the NAVY. Thank you for my family who have been nothing but supportive throughout my entire career.
Date: 05:25am
From: HMC(SEL) Charles Ragland
Duty Stations: Fleet Surgical Team 1
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be selected. Words cannot express fully what this means to me and my family. It is a life altering event. Thanks to all who helped me get to this point. I couldn't have done it without you all. I can't wait to pay it forward and forge great Sailors as was done for me.
Date: 05:05am
From: SBC (PJ / EXW / AW) (SEL) Kenne Melonas
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme RIchard, USS Carl Vinson, USS Nimitz, HS-10, SBT-12, SRT-1
Comments: A special thanks to all the great leaders in the Naval Special Warfare community (Operators and Combat Support) that have helped me to this point. The biggest thanks goes to my wife, who has said yes to many tough assignments and has been the best teammate I could ever ask for. I feel confident and ready to assume my new role as a Chief Petty Officer. On Time! On Target! Never Quit!
Date: 04:55am
From: ISC(SEL)(SW/AW) DOUGLAS WILCOX
Duty Stations: USS WINSTON S CHURCHILL (DDG81)
Comments: I want to thank my wife and best friend Kara for having my back and making my life so easy back home so that I could successfully do my job day in and day out. To my children, Amelia and Grant that lift the stress of a long day away with a smile and a hug. And to my parents who instilled the morals and character that got me to their STANDARD! THANK YOU and i love you all!
Date: 04:36am
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL) William A. Rodriguez
Duty Stations: CID Unit Corry Station, USS HUE CITY CG66, USS MCINERNEY FFG8
Comments: Foremost of all, I need to thank my wife. Without her support and love, I would never have made it this far. I would like to thank all the Sailors that I have encountered over 14 years. Each and every one of them made me into who I am today. But especially, I would like to thank BMC Wayne Boyd, USN, ret, and CTTCS Kelley Neal, USN, ret. Beacause of their very distinct level of guidance and discipline, my life and learning has been more fulfilling and interesting. Thank you both, from the bottom of my heart. Finally, I would like to thank the World Famous Corry Station Chief's Mess. Without you, I will not become who I can be tomorrow. V/r, CTTC(SW)(SEL) Bill Rodriguez
Date: 03:25am
From: ETC (SS)(SEL) James Pruitt
Duty Stations: USS Wyoming SSBN-742 (Blue)
Comments: Thanks to the Chiefs Quarters of USS Wyoming and my mentor ETCS(SS) Sterling Sims. You all have pushed me to become and better sailor, mentor, and leader.
Date: 02:00am
From: GMC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Jared Ogilvie
Duty Stations: USS BENFOLD (DDG 65)
Comments: Jessie Pittman, SO1 Felix, SOCM Ford, SOCM Conner, SOCM Mckenzie, SOC Dyer, SOC Bauman, CWO Wilkie, GMCS Lipscomb, GMC (Ret) Patrick, GMC Peters, GMCS Miller, GMC Hoppa, MACS Jordan, JB ,Roy Kitchner, Danny Campbell, Mr. Salgado, Chico, Armando, Keegan, Grayson and My Gorgeous Wife Heather Thank you to all of those before me for shaping my career and teaching me everything I know about Leadership, Humility, Pride, Hard Work, and Professionalism. I owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of you, which I will begin by paying it foward. I will continue to crush it for all of you.
Date: 01:56am
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Genesia N Salgado
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6), NBHC PORT HUENEME, 1ST MLG, 3RD MLG, NMC PORTSMOUTH
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY16 Chief Petty Officer Selectees. I would like to thank all of the sailors that I have served with that has made this possible.
Date: 01:43am
From: LSC(SW/AW/IDW)(SEL) Sarah Trujillo
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (present), ONI, VFA-113
Comments: I am honored and humbled that I have been selected. I would like to thank all who have mentored and guided me along the way. Congrats to all FY 16 CPO Selectees.
Date: 01:31am
From: HTC(SW) (SEL) Newk Newcomb
Duty Stations: USS BENFOLD (DDG 65)
Comments: Best day of My life. Still trying to process
Date: 01:26am
From: ITC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Mark Gaskill
Duty Stations: USS HARPERS FERRY
Comments: First I would like to thank the senior leadership that took me under their wings and taught me I was capable of achieving things I never thought possible, for without your guidance this day would not be possible. Next I would like to thank the brothers and sisters I served with throughout out my career. The Navy has blessed me by surrounding me with some of the best friends and mentors the world has to offer. And last but definitely not least I would like to thank my family, because without their love, support, and understanding I would not be the man I am today. I know it has been a tough road, but WE finally made it to the dance! I am honored, and overjoyed to have been selected to become a member of the CPO Mess, the strongest brotherhood known to man!
Date: 01:26am
From: HMC(FMF/SW/AW) (SEL) Laura Blanco
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA
Comments: Feeling very blessed and grateful for all my mentors that guided me to where I am today.
Date: 01:17am
From: ITC (SEL) SW/AW/IDW ANNE G. MATIAS
Duty Stations: USS BLUE RIDGE; NCTAMS PAC; USS AMERICA
Comments: Another milestone to our career. Like what many say...this is not the end, it's only the beginning of another journey. Congratulations to all my fellow brothers and sisters who made it this season!
Date: 01:14am
From: GSEC(SW) (SEL) Theon Leroy Heisserer IV
Duty Stations: SWOS UNIT GREAT LAKES, USS FORD (FFG-54)
Comments: Congratulations to all the new Chief Selectees. I would like to thank all my mentors for pushing me to get this far especially GSEC Cash, Doug and GSMC Pascual, Gerald with out yall I would not of made it this far thank you.
Date: 12:55am
From: LSC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Jenny Magno
Duty Stations: USS America, MALS 24, NMCB 3
Comments: I would like to thank all who have mentored me in any shape or form in the past and present. I look forward to meeting more of you in the future and learning your various traits. Here's to the start of a new and lasting chapter of our lives!
Date: 12:52am
From: LSC(SW/AW/IDW) (SEL) Melissa Polanco
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise, Comstrikfornato, CTF-53, USS America
Comments: I'd really love to thank my friends and family and all those who have supported me throughout my career but most of all my division ... The things I've learned from working together I will cherish forever!
Date: 12:40am
From: ITC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jeremy Gilman
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) / USS Peleliu (LHA-5) / COMNAVSURFOR / USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) / USS Essex (LHD-2)
Comments: Congrats to all of those selected! Very honored to be signing this Deck Log!
Date: 12:10am
From: AWVC(sel)(NAC/AW) Jason R Stanton
Duty Stations: FIWC Little Creak VA, AIMD PT Mugu CA, FRC San Diego CA, VQ-1 Whidbey Island WA, CPRW-10 Whidbey Island WA
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs both past and present that have helped me make it to this point in my career. It was the great mentoring I received by so many amazing chiefs that made this possible. I look forward to learning all of the valuable lessons this season. Good luck to all of the selects!
Date: 12:10am
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) MICHAEL GONZALES
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD 4
Comments: HOOYA PIT SNIPES! HIT THE PIT GSDC I wanna thank all those who have impacted my life to the fullest! 05AUG15 Has been the greatest day of my Naval career. CWO3 NIEL REYES MMCM JESUS SILVA MMCM JEROME TELLIS MMCS BRETT GRIFFITH MMC WADE SHRITTER MMCM ED SANCHEZ MMCS JASON LEWIS GSMC MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ CWO3 KELLY KING MMCM DANIEL FERRER MMC MATHEW GAGNON MMC ODINO ANGELES MMC FIAT TUGI MMC ROMEO ESTEBAN MMCM BARRY TUNSTALL LCDR LOOP CDR SAUNDERS ENC DARYL COX
Date: 12:02am
From: ITC(SEL) George Kraynak
Duty Stations: NAVAL WAR COLLEGE NEWPORT RI, USS MAKIN ISLAND, NCTS FAR EAST, USS AMERICA
Comments: Congratulations to all the newly selected Chief Petty Officers. If it wasn't for all the great Sailors out there that I have had the honor to serve with I would not be here today. Look forward to seeing you all out there in the fleet. ITC(SEL) George Kraynak USS AMERICA (LHA6) Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 12:02am
From: ADC(SEL) Jeff Hill
Duty Stations: HSC-15, HS-10, and HSL-47
Comments: I would like to thank all the great mentors, present and past who have molded and guided me to where I am today. My wife for always supporting me through this journey, my Sailors for everything that they have done to make me the person I am,and finally to the entire Chiefs mess for the mentorship and continued training.
Date: 11:58pm
From: NCC(SEL) (AW) Thomas B. Gooden
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT(CVN 71) NRD DALLAS NRD DENVER
Comments: Congrats to all who were selected!! Looking forward to CPO season!!
Date: 11:56pm
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) David Veldkamp
Duty Stations: USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), USS Hurricane (PC-3), PC CREW DELTA, USS Ingraham (FFG-61)
Comments: Like to say Congratulations to my fellow Selectee's that were selected this year ... we made it! I want to thank God for all that he has done in my life. Like to thank my wife, and family for being such a huge support for all they have done and continue to do each day. I'd like to thank OSCS (SW) Schweizer, OSC (SW/AW) Alegria, OSC(SW) Vela, OSC(SW) Pastwick, QMC (SW) Adkinson, MTCS (SS) McQuerry, BMCS (SW) Ringo, BMCS (SW) Roher, and all my fellow Brothers on Ingraham, and PC CREW DELTA who, since the beginning and to where I am today have mentored and guided me through so much throughout my tours. Im so thankful for all that you do and continue to do for not just me, but all the sailors you have touched. Thank you all and God Bless Very Respectfully, OSC(SW) (SEL) David Veldkamp
Date: 11:54pm
From: CTTC(SW/IDW)(SEL) Paul M. Wilson
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON, NIOC TEXAS, USS GONZALEZ
Comments: A big thank you to the CPOs and mentors I have had through my career that have pushed me even when times got rough. Also, to my family who has stood behind me and supported me always and to my division whose hard work helped me get to where I am today. Looking forward to learning a lot during the season.
Date: 11:53pm
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) Carlo R. Abalos
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)
Comments: I would like to thank god for giving me the blessing in achieving the biggest milestone of my life. To all my family, friends, mentors, and junior Sailors, i thank each and everyone of you because without you I would not be where i am today. God bless you all!
Date: 11:47pm
From: MMC(Sel) Michael Gonzales
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD 4
Comments: 05AUG15 Has been the greatest day of my Naval Career! HOOYA PIT SNIPES HIT THE PIT GSDC
Date: 11:39pm
From: MAC (SEL) Brian Thomas
Duty Stations: NSB Kings Bay
Comments: I want to thank my past mentors most importantly MACS Amanda Davis, MACS Sean Sant, MACM (RET) Jose Maldanado, MAC (RET) Graves, EOC Pauxtis, MACM Travis Bailey, MACM Paula Necaise, and a ton of other, for there guidance it has and will always be a valuable asset for the rest of my life.
Date: 11:35pm
From: SHC(SW)(SEL) JASON ERIC VALERO
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6)
Comments: Brothers' and Sisters', God is Good! There are so many who have provided loyal guidance, and intrusive Leadership! Thank you all! V/r, SHC(SW)(SEL)Valero
Date: 11:24pm
From: ABEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Jeremy J. Johnston
Duty Stations: USS CONSTELLATION CV-64, USS NIMITZ CVN-68, NRD LOS ANGELES, USS JOHN C. STENNIS CVN-74, TRANSIENT PERSONNEL UNIT PUGET SOUND
Comments: First let me thank my wife and kids without them this wouldn't be possible. Second i have many mentors that have helped me along the way and all of you know who you are. I am who I am today because of my mentors and my junior sailors that worked the long hours. I thank each and everyone of you.
Date: 11:23pm
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Shane A. Siewert
Duty Stations: Current: Navy Region Southwest Previous: COMFLEACT Yokosuka, NSA Bahrain, Naval Base Kitstap, COMFLEACT Sasebo, NAS Keflavik.
Comments: Congratulations to all of the FY-16 CPO Selectee's and hope that you make the very best of your transition in the Chief's Mess. I would like to say thank you to all of the Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's that have helped guide and mold me into the Sailor that I am today. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for their guidance and mentorship along with the stellar Sailors that I have served with.
Date: 11:23pm
From: ABHC(SEL) David C. Dysart
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD-8
Comments: It is a great honor to be able to add my name to this list of amazing leaders!
Date: 11:22pm
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Richard Parker
Duty Stations: USS Makin Island
Comments: I would like to thank all of Chief's who prepared me for this time in my career. With out you this wouldn't be possible.
Date: 11:20pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Jeremy Aaron Morris
Duty Stations: NSGA Misawa, NSGA Bahrain, NSA Ft Meade/NIOC Maryland, USS BLUE RIDGE(LCC-19), STRATCOMMWING ONE
Comments: There are so many people to thank in getting me to where I am today. I humble and excited to be in this position to get the opportunity to join the sacred CPO Mess!
Date: 11:19pm
From: ENC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Jackie DelRosario
Duty Stations: COASTAL RIVERINE GROUP ONE, USS PREBLE, ACU-1
Comments: It is a true honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. I am more than thankful for this opportunity and thankful to all of the Sailors who helped us get here. Cheers and congrats to all the Selectees, and thank you CRG-1 Chief Mess for your leadership and guidance! To my family, I love you so much! I will never let you down.
Date: 11:13pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Deanna Bonner
Duty Stations: Center for Service Support Learning Site Fort Lee
Comments: I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and everyone who help mold me along the way. Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.
Date: 11:05pm
From: YNC (SEL) LaDonna Williams
Duty Stations: USS AMERICA (LHA 6)
Comments: It is my honor to be selected to one of the best brother/sister hood known to man. I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that has helped me along the way with great wisdom and guidance.
Date: 11:05pm
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Natasha Rogers
Duty Stations: Center for Service Support Learning Site Fort Lee
Comments: I give God all the praise and honor for this promotion, increase and advancement, along with the leaders He has put in my life like CWO5 Cummings, CSCM McIllwain(Ret),CSCM Anderson(Ret),CSCM Cain,CSCM Almond, and both CSCM Jiggets brothers. Thank you for all the shaping and molding!
Date: 11:03pm
From: MAC(SEL) Joshua Joseph
Duty Stations: CRG-1, NAS Whidbey Island
Comments: Congratulations to all the Selectees. I just want to say thank you to my mentors who have guided and passed their knowledge to me through out the years. I have enjoyed and greatly appreciated your guidance.
Date: 11:01pm
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Salandy Ramrekarsingh
Duty Stations: HSM-72 Proud Warriors, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, VP-26 Tridents, CNATTU Jacksonville, VS-22 Checkmates
Comments: On August 5th I had the honor of being selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. I could not have gotten this far in my Naval career by myself. I would first like to thank my loving wife and kids for their love, understanding, patience and support. To the Chiefs that have mentored me along the way......THANK YOU! To the Sailors that I have worked with and the ones that I have had the privilege to lead, I could not have gotten to this point in my career without you.
Date: 10:54pm
From: AOC(AW) (SEL) Javier Keyser
Duty Stations: VFA-83 Rampagers, NRD Chicago, LHA-6 USS America
Comments: Brothers and Sisters, Very happy to be selected with you. It would take quite a few pages to list everyone I have to thank but, this is for my Family, and my Mentors. IYAOYAS Javi
Date: 10:53pm
From: YNC(SS/IDW)(SEL) Jose C Almonte
Duty Stations: USS ALEXANDRIA(SSN 757), ONI SSO GROTO, CT
Comments: I am so honored and thankful. My family for keeping me ever so happy and allowing to do my job everyday. My past leaders, especially the Chiefs and one retired Chief I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and working with me to reach higher qualifications. Hooyah!
Date: 10:52pm
From: NCC(Sel)(AW/SW) Mailyn Juhlin
Duty Stations: HSM 72, FRC Midlant (Oceana), USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), FRC NW, VanOpDet, VAQ-128
Comments: First and foremost, thanks be to God for this opportunity! I'd like to thank all of my mentors, past and present, for your guidance and mentorship. The list is extensive, but a few I'd like to thank a that helped me start this journey are NCC McBroom, ASCS(Ret) Livingston, AFCM Leach, and CMDCM Stuart. That being said, there are many Sailors who are peers and who are junior who have phenomenal leadership skills and I sincerely appreciate those Sailors who helped me to achieve this milestone. Thank you to everyone who helped me along my journey! Congratulations to all the FY 16 CPO Selectees!
Date: 10:50pm
From: ADC (Sel) (AW/SW) Ruben A. Begazo
Duty Stations: HS-15, VQ4 DET, HSL-48, FRCSE DET MAYPORT, HSM72
Comments: I would like to congratulate all FY-16 CPO Selectees. I want to thank my wife Viviana for her understanding, my son Santiago and my princess Dayana and everybody that help me out to get to this point, Carlito Soriano, Victor Barrera, Albert collier, Master chief King, Master chief Dunwoody, Senior chief Fitzpatrick, Senior chief Beardmore, chief brown, chief delacruz, chief blanco, chief turner, chief rodriguezrodriguez, chief sutacio, chief gyeke, chief bue, chief opdenbosh, and all the sailors that I have the pleasure to work with during my career THANK YOU VERY MUCH....your legacy lives on.
Date: 10:33pm
From: PRC (AW/SW) (SEL) Charles Eric Patton
Duty Stations: HSM-72
Comments: I would like to thank all of the CPO's past and present that have helped me achieve this accomplishment! Congrats to all of the FY16 CPO Selectees as well!
Date: 10:24pm
From: YNC(SW) (SEL) Holly Parimore
Duty Stations: HSM-72 Proud Warriors
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all their love and sacrifice during my career thus far. I would also like to thank the Sailors who allowed me the honor of leading them, my peers for their genuine support, and my mentors for guiding me along the way. I would not be where I am today without all of you. Thank you!
Date: 10:20pm
From: ETC (SS) (SEL) Joshua Belk
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)
Comments: I just want to said thank you to all the people who help get to this point. Family, friends and mentors.
Date: 10:19pm
From: EODC (EWS/SW) (SEL) Adam Timrod Herrmann
Duty Stations: NDSTC
Comments: Congrats to all the other selectee's. I would like to thank some of great mentors I have had through out my career. Thank you to EODCM Fellman, EODCM Liteire, EODCM Hall, EODCS Landers, EODCS Kern, EODC Swearingen, EODC Giaski. All of you have had major impacts on my career as well as my life. Thanks again!
Date: 10:16pm
From: MMC(SS/SW)(SEL) Freddie A Sanchezmaiz
Duty Stations: Subase, Kings Bay, USS Rhode Island 740, USS Maryland 738, TRF Kings Bay, USS Frank Cable AS-40, and started on the USS Maryland 738
Comments: After 15 years of service I'm glad to make my family proud of my accomplishments. Congrats to my fellow Chief Selects.
Date: 10:14pm
From: ENC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Salvador C Ramirez
Duty Stations: SEAL Team Eighteen
Comments: I want to thank SEAL Team Eighteen for all there support and helping me get to where I am today.
Date: 10:10pm
From: UTC (SCW/DV) (SEL) Joshua Karl Dresen
Duty Stations: UCT-1, NDSTC
Comments: I would like to first say thank you to my family. Without their support I would not be where I am today. I would also like to thank the Chiefs mess from UCT-1, UCT-2 and NDSTC. Congratulations to all FY-16 CPO selectees.
Date: 10:04pm
From: HMC(FMF/MCD/PJ) (SEL) Aidan C. Cline
Duty Stations: 2D Marine Raider Battalion, NDSTC
Comments: I would like to say Thank You to everyone that has supported me and helped me along the way in my life and throughout my Naval career. But most importantly, I'd like to thank my family and my amazing wife!
Date: 10:04pm
From: EMC(SS) (SEL) Dean Bruch
Duty Stations: USS MARYLAND (SSBN-738)
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee
Date: 10:03pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Krystle N Mattia
Duty Stations: USS KITTY-HAWK (CV-63), HSV-2 SWIFT, USS RONALD REAGAN(CVN-76), CFAY, USS AMERICA (LHA-6)
Comments: I would first like to thank God for all that is good and glory. I want to thank my wonderful family and my amazing husband for his support. Thank you for the all support from everybody at the command. To CSC Cruz and his family, you are in my heart and prayers.
Date: 09:45pm
From: ISC(SW) (SEL) Rodney M. Boyd
Duty Stations: USS JOHN A MOORE FFG-19, USS PEARL HARBOR LSD-52, JICPAC, USS PELELIU LHA-5, COMSUBGRP 7, ASWFORSEVENTHFLT, USS MITSCHER DDG-57
Comments: It all starts with family, to my wife Denise and three children I just want to thank each of you for your love and support during my 17 years in the Navy! My mother Lisa and father Rodney and my mother-in-law Amelia and Father-in-law Wilfredo Racelis. I've had so many wonderful leaders along my path that has made me into the person that stands here now humbled by such an amazing milestone in my life and career! CTMCM Frank Marcus, LCDR Joe Marcus (Ret), LCDR Shelia Molina, LTJG Darnell Harris (Formerly ISC), CTTC Reginald Daniels, ISCS Steve McGovern, ISCM Dalton (Ret), The entire Chiefs mess aboard USS MITSCHER DDG-57. I'm so thankful for the lessons in leadership! To my brothers and sisters that also reached this milestone -- I congratulate each of you from the bottom of my heart!
Date: 09:35pm
From: FCC(SW) (SEL) William L. Hoffman
Duty Stations: ATRC Dahlgren, VA
Comments: I have several people that have greatly contributed to getting me to this high point of my career, all of which have already been thanked!
Date: 09:28pm
From: MAC(SW) (SEL) Erick R Stokes
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Mayport Security, USS Robert G Bradley FFG 49, USS Oscar Austin DDG 79, NSA Bahrain, NS Point Loma, USS Thach FFG 43
Comments: Finally arrived!! I would like to thank everyone that helped me to arrive at this point in my career.
Date: 09:23pm
From: EMC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Draper Loadholt
Duty Stations: MARMAC
Comments: Congrats to all the FY-15 CPO selects. I would like to thank my family, mentors and all the sailors that I work with and work for over the past 14 years of navy service. I would not be here without you. There is too many people to thank individually and this is not enough space. I'm still in shock and amazed. I look forward to becoming part of the CPO mess and giving back what has been given to me!!!
Date: 09:19pm
From: DVC (USCG) (SEL) Jonivan B. Jones
Duty Stations: NDSTC, USCGC KUKUI, RDLE, USCG MSST 91106.
Comments: I am extremely thankful for several Chief Petty Officers in my career as a Diver and a Boatswain's Mate. Specifically: BMCM Paul Andrieu, BMC Everett Driskill as well as Ken Andersen and David Slobojoan (USCG Ret.) Thank you all. Very Respectfully, DVC (SEL) Jonivan Jones.
Date: 09:09pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) David Herndon
Duty Stations: LCS CREW 102
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee
Date: 09:05pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Constance A Castroluna
Duty Stations: Current: Tacron TWELVE Past: NMCI and USS TARAWA (LHA-1)
Comments: I would like to thank my parents for teaching me the morals and values that I have with me today. My husband and children for being supportive and for being with me on this journey. I would also like to thank all the Chiefs that I have had at each of my commands, and how much they have taught me and that has led me to where I am today.
Date: 09:04pm
From: QMC(SW) (SEL) Joshua Erving Richardson
Duty Stations: USS THUNDERBOLT, Naval Base San Diego, SCC Alameda, USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, USS SHILOH
Comments: All glory and honor to God for this blessing.
Date: 08:56pm
From: FCC(SEL)(SW/IDW/EXW) Ajibola Hassan
Duty Stations: USS Shiloh, USS Mason, CNE/CNA/C6F, JSOC, EWTGPAC, NR OSU ALAMEDA
Comments: I would like to thank all of the positive influences throughout my entire career. Those that stood by and either pushed or encouraged me to be successful, and never letting me get complacent. Big shout out to ITCS Duggar, GMC Robinson, FCC Wimberley, GMC Banger, CMC Joe Steadley, and the sith lord himself FCCM Hargraves.
Date: 08:54pm
From: GSMC (SW) (SEL) FRANCIS ALBERT S. REBOJA
Duty Stations: NRD SEATTLE;USS GRIDLEY DDG-101;IMF EVERETT;USS INGRAHAM;USS PORT ROYAL; USS INGERSOLL
Comments: 19 years and made it, a dream come true. thanks to all my mentors specially GSCS PINTO, NCC ANDRADA; AND SKCS (RETIRED) AQUINO, to the others that I have not mention you know who you are; now I can have a shadow box. I always looked up to a Chief, and now soon to be one, I am proud to carry the US navy tradition.
Date: 08:50pm
From: AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Patrick Davis
Duty Stations: VFA-106, HM-15, CVN 77 USS G H W BUSH(PLANKOWNER), FRC OCEANA, CVN 71 USS T ROOSEVELT
Comments: Thank you to all my leaders that took the time to show this hard headed Airframer what it takes to be a good leader. I will not forget all the sailors that have worked with me over the years and helped shape me into the sailor I am today.
Date: 08:34pm
From: GMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) William Kapun
Duty Stations: MAREXSECRON TWO and FOUR, NMC CONUS WEST DIV DET NI, LCS SUW DET FOUR
Comments: I would like to thank all those who have help me get where I am today. In 9 short years, their guidance and mentoring has helped me achieve this.
Date: 08:31pm
From: CSC(SS) (SEL) Jonathan Logan Deal
Duty Stations: Naval Submarine Base Kingsbay Georgia, USS Georgia SSGN(729) (G), Naval Submarine Base Kingsbay Georgia, USS Dallas SSN (700)
Comments: I would like to start off by giving thanks to those who have helped me achieve this honorable milestone in my life. First, I would like to thank my wife of ten years for her support and unconditional devotion and understanding. I love you and I would not have been able to do it without you. Next, I would like to extend thanks to CSC (retired) Mike Richards for convincing me to strike Culinary Specialist which at the time was (MS), and making me read all of our publications many time over which have always helped me. Additionally, CSC David Shaw who is currently deployed. I would like thank to him and his crew for their service. Thank you David for mentoring me as an E-5 to think and act as an LPO. There are so many wonderful chiefs to give thanks to and I am proud to have served with you all over the years. I do not want to leave without thanking all of the First Class Petty Officers that have also helped me through the years and know that your time will come so keep charging. I couldn't have done it without the support of my shipmates for sure so thanks to all.
Date: 08:28pm
From: FCC(SEL) David D. Vendetti
Duty Stations: MARMC
Comments: I would not be here today if it weren't for the support that was given to me over the last 16 years. All the guidance and countless hours that were spent molding me to who I am today, I want to thank every Chief that has ever played a part in my Naval Career. Showed me right from wrong and wasn't afraid to correct my deficiencies. Thank you Chief.
Date: 08:28pm
From: MMC(SW/SS/AW) (SEL) Derek Austin Thorpe
Duty Stations: MARMC, USS KIDD(DDG 100), COMSTRGRP 7, USS GRIDLEY(DDG 101) , JEFFERSON CITY(SSN759)
Comments: I would like to thank all my family and friends without whom, I could never have reached this milestone in my career. Thanks to my wife who is my foundation. A special to the GSCM Ridner, DCCS Garcia and MMC Faulkner without their guidance and mentorship I would not have made it. Thanks to all of the Chiefs' Mess and crew of the KIDD especially A-gang!!!
Date: 08:27pm
From: ICC (SW/AW) (SEL) MARIA CRISTINA SALIVA
Duty Stations: NORFOLK MARMC
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that believed, helped, and mentor me on my entire career. I would like to thank my sailors and my COC from my previous command USS Abraham Lincoln who supported me and made it possible for me to reach my goals and be a part of CPO mess.
Date: 08:26pm
From: FCC(SEL) Patrick Assmus
Duty Stations: USS Harry S Truman CVN75, NRD Minneapolis, USS Enterprise CVN-65, USS George H W Bush CVN-75, MARMC Norfolk
Comments: Thank you all past and present Chiefs and Sailors who have helped and mentored me. This would not have been possible without them.
Date: 08:25pm
From: BMC(Sel) Brian Myers
Duty Stations: COMNAVSURFPAC
Comments: I would like to give a sincere Thank you to all of the Sailors that have made me the man I am today. Without trials and successes of my juniors this would not be possible. Thank you so much for everything.
Date: 08:06pm
From: NCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Earl Djuan Commodore
Duty Stations: NRD Richmomd
Comments: I would like to first thank my mother and sister for the support and love throughout my career. Thanks to Master Chief Blackmon,Abdul,Daniels and Smith for the great leadership and support. Thanks to Senior Chief Ellis,Cannon, Chau and any others I forgot for the great support as well. I'm just blessed to embark on this journey and very greatful for making it this far. hooyah!!!!!!
Date: 08:00pm
From: NDC (DSW/SW/EXW) (SEL) MICHAEL C. HARDIN
Duty Stations: NDSTC
Comments: It is an honor to be a part of the selection process and I would like to thank the CPO Mess from SDVT-2, TRF Kings Bay, MDSU-2, and NDSTC for the continual support and guidance through my career.
Date: 07:59pm
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Deanna BONNER
Duty Stations: Center for Service Support Learning Site Fort Lee
Comments: I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and everyone who help mode me into the Sailor I am today. Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.
Date: 07:59pm
From: ICC(SW)(SEL) Christopher A. Polinsky Sr.
Duty Stations: USS Constellation (CV-64), USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), CNRC CYBERSPACE RECRUITING, USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CALIBRATION CENTER NAS JAX
Comments: I am so glad to be a part of the FY16 CPO Selectee season!!! I couldn't have done it without the support of my wife, our 3 kids and the mentors I've had along the way.
Date: 07:53pm
From: FCC (SW) (SEL) Justin Tucker
Duty Stations: USS Seattle (AOE-3), Bataan (LHD-5), Iwo Jima (LHD-7), CID Corry Station, Wasp (LHD-1), CSS LS Ft. Lee
Comments: Congratulations to all selectees. Everyone put in an extreme amount of dedication and work to reach this prestigious level. And to include the work and mentorship provided by the many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs I've serve with throughout the years. Huge thank you to my whole family for the support and motivation since day one of enlisting.
Date: 07:34pm
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) DAVID AARON SMILEY II
Duty Stations: NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER
Comments: Thank you CMDCM MULHOLLAND, NCCM INGRAM, ITCM FLORENTINO, NCCM LUTER, ACCM GREEN, ITCM GARDNER, ITCM CADE, ABCM SILVESTRE, ABHCS BLACKMON, NCCS SCHNEIDER, LSCS MOORE, CEC GOMILLION, YNC BANKS, YNC KIRKLAND. I am certain that I missed so very many great Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs throughout my career. I thank you all.
Date: 07:30pm
From: MAC(Sel) Jabril W. Muhammad
Duty Stations: SUBASE Security (KINGS BAY, GA)
Comments: Thanks to everyone that has helped mentor/lead/guide me thus far in my Naval career. I look forward to getting better and continuing to leave a positive impact on our Navy and the Sailors!! MA's Lead the WAY!!
Date: 07:23pm
From: CSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Ryan Weimer
Duty Stations: CSS-Learning Site Ft. Lee VA
Comments: Thank you to my wife and my children for their support of my Naval career. Thank you to all those whom I have served with that have impacted my life and helped me become the leader I am today!!
Date: 07:18pm
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Damon R. English
Duty Stations: USS ROOSEVELT (DDG80)
Comments: The list of those I need to thank is almost endless. I would be re missed if I didn't at a minimum call out STGC(SW) Bryan Verse and LTCDR Chad Hamm for the professional guidance. To my sons Tristen and Kye who have sacrificed more than words can describe. To family back home who have supported me through this incredible journey. For every shipmate I've had the pleasure of serving with. Thank you!
Date: 07:11pm
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Christopher D. Howard
Duty Stations: VAW-117
Comments: FY-16 CPO SELECTEE
Date: 07:10pm
From: NCC(sel) Linda Evans
Duty Stations: LSD 50 carter hall, Emory S Land, NRD Houston ,NRD seattle
Comments: Always wanted to be a chief ,now it's time to reach back like the great Chiefs that have done it for me..
Date: 07:03pm
From: NCC(Sel) Daniel Harmon Dilley
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, NRD Miami, NRD Jacksonville, NRD Richmond
Comments: Thanks to my family for there support, especially my wife and kids. The Chiefs who have gone before me to help mold me and guide me. In each command there were many Chiefs-the TR my first mentor Chief Newbern. At NRD Miami Senior Chief Kaplan laid the foundation for professional and leadership, returning to NRD Miami Master Chief Rudolph was my influence and motivator, NRD Jacksonville - Senior Chief Keeling helped me understand how to lead. NRD Richmond- the two headed snake of Chief Mullins and Chief Crowley had a major impact on my life personally and professionally. As there were many others along the way these are who I have learned the most from. Thank you all for teaching me and helping me understand what has brought me to where I am today.
Date: 06:44pm
From: ENC(Sel) Jordan Lee Grinnell
Duty Stations: NRD RICHMOND
Comments: Looking forward to being part of the mess, it's taken a lot of hard work to get here and I'm extremely happy to be going through this with my new brothers and sisters. Go navy !!
Date: 06:36pm
From: ABFC (Sel) (AW/SW) Christopher Kuhns
Duty Stations: USS Harry S Truman, USS Iwo Jima, NRD Richmond
Comments: It has been very humbling experience since I found out that I have been selected for Chief. I would like to say thank you to all the Chiefs that have giving me guidance over the last 8 years. Thank you for everything.
Date: 06:34pm
From: GMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Dominic Patricio
Duty Stations: USS AUSTIN LPD4, USS BAINBRIDGE DDG 96, RIVRON 2, NRD RICHMOND
Comments: Truly humbled and honored to be selected. Congratulations to everyone selected. Thank you to all.
Date: 06:33pm
From: STGC (SW/IUSS) SEL Leorichard Swithenbank
Duty Stations: NRD SEATTLE
Comments: Originally from oceanside, ca. Enlisted July 2000. Reported to FLEASWTRACEN September 2000. Reported to USS INGRAHAM FGG-61 MAY 2002. Reported to NOPF WI watchfloor July 2006. Reported to NOPF WI SEA July 2009. Reported to NRD SEATTLE May 2014. Proud to be selected
Date: 06:15pm
From: NCC (SEL) Charon Bingham
Duty Stations: NRD RICHMOND
Comments: First I would like to thank my family for your support. In my 13 years I have come across amazing leadership in the USN starting my career in 2002-2004 USS George Washington. 2004-2005 Port Ops Norfolk 2005-2007 USS ROSS 2008-2012 NRD NY 2012-current NRD Richmond... I am looking forward to this journey and improved success and leadership in the USN.... Humble and greatful for this opportunity respectfully
Date: 05:50pm
From: NCC(SS)(SEL) Cody J Brock
Duty Stations: NRD Seattle, NRD San Diego, USS La Jolla SSN 701
Comments: It is truly an honor to be selected. I would not be in this position without the leadership and guidance of the Great Chief Petty Officers I have had the privilege to work for. My Family and I would like to give a special Thanks to NCCM Alosie, NCCS Kammerer, NCCS LO, MMCS Stiltner, NCC Manning, NCC DiMaggio (Ret.), NCC Killian, and MMC Kenton.
Date: 05:39pm
From: LSC(EXW/IDW/AW) (SEL) CARLEEN GATES
Duty Stations: SRT-2
Comments: I would like to thank my mentor for all the support, all the teachings, all the trainings, but most of all for believing in me.
Date: 05:31pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Justin Hradil
Duty Stations: NMTSC San Antonio; 1ST MARDIV DET 29 Palms; NHCCC; 1st Marine Division; NMC Portsmouth
Comments: I am truly humbled to be selected this year and I would have never made it without my Sailors, my Family, and the trust and confidence that my COC has placed in me along my career.
Date: 05:21pm
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Lowell Waddell
Duty Stations: NRD Raleigh, USS Taylor (FFG 50), NRD New England, ACU1,
Comments: Just want to thank everyone that believed in me enough to grant me the opportunity to be selected. from the senior sailor all the way to the junior sailor that had taught me something along the way. Thank you
Date: 03:51pm
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Virgil L Griffin
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: I want to thank all the positive influences thoughout my 13 year career. I would not be on this journey withought the lessons I've been taught. To my Mother Tina, my biggest supporter when things were rough early on for me as a young EMFA. To EMC (retired) Clayton Francis who I mold my leadership after, has had the biggest impact on me as well as the stellar Chief's Mess past and present onboard Donald Cook. I am humbled and honored and will carry on tradition.
Date: 03:09pm
From: QMC (SW/AW) (SEL) RAYMOND DIAZ JR
Duty Stations: USS Thunderbolt PC-12, CCSG-11, USS OGDEN 5, USS MILIUS 69, MIRAMAR BRIG, PORT OPS HAWAII
Comments: Too many to thank, still in shock. First thanks be to GOD my family and all my brothers and sisters who I have ever served with throught out my career.
Date: 03:05pm
From: GSEC(SW/AW)(SEL) Tourelle Mcclellan
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD8
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee
Date: 03:01pm
From: YNC (SW/AW) (Sel) Jeremy X. Blair
Duty Stations: NRD Seattle, USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG 96), U.S. AFRICOM HQ, VQ-2, VFA-125
Comments: I would like to thank everybody that helped me get to where I am today. There are too many to thank individually but to name a few I would like to thank the following people: PSCS Buffie Reece-Roach. Without you I would not be here. You have been an amazing mentor, rolemodel, and friend. Sincerely thank you for everything. Mary, Xavier, and Lincoln Blair. My family is an amazing support in everything I do and I don't know what I would do without them. You are all wonderful and I love you more than anything! My crew onboard USS BAINBRIDGE. I grew at all my commands but this command felt like I learned a lot epically about being a leader. I had wonderful Sailors and I thank them all. I am extremely thankful to have been selected to join the CPO Mess. I look forward to learning all I can from the genuine Chiefs and my fellow selects. Good luck to everyone.
Date: 02:55pm
From: MMC (SS) (SEL) Raul Figueroa
Duty Stations: TTF Bangor (FIDE), Past; USS Nebraska, USS ESL, USS Kentucky
Comments: Finally
Date: 02:49pm
From: ITC (SEL) (SW/AW) Jason Royce Youngblood
Duty Stations: USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), NCTL DET ROTA SPAIN, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12)
Comments: THANK GOD FOR TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, FOLLOWED BY SUCCESSES AND VICTORIES!!!!
Date: 02:40pm
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) Tanner J. Baku
Duty Stations: LCS CREW 102, COMNAVREG HI, PC CREW GOLF, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
Comments: Congrats to all the FY16 CPO Selectees! I would like to thank some of my mentors and Chiefs over the years that really guided me to where I am today. ENCS Knight, DCC Williams, EMCS Coverson, CMDCM Sibal, and ENC Keagle. Thank you!
Date: 02:28pm
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Mario Kennedy
Duty Stations: USS MISSOURI (SSN-780)
Comments: Congrats to all who were selected!! Looking forward to CPO season!!
Date: 02:19pm
From: EMC(Sel) Arnaldo Colon
Duty Stations: PC12 Thunderbolt
Comments: THis is what i have been waiting for. To continue growing and showing all Junior Sailor that hard work pays off. Chief Pride.
Date: 02:14pm
From: GMC(SW) (SEL) Jason Haspel
Duty Stations: LCS SUW GOLD, FLTASWTRACEN, USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)
Comments: Thank you to all those GMC's that have lead me to this day! GMC Martinez, GMC Williams(Now LTJG), GMCS Stearns, and GMCM Sepulveda!
Date: 02:06pm
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Fred Knall
Duty Stations: COMDESRON 22
Comments: FY16 CPO Selectee.
Date: 02:03pm
From: CTIC(IDW)(SEL) Blair Scheib
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas, NSW SRT-1
Comments: Big thanks to the CPOs, past and present, that guided me here: CTIC Yglesias, CTIC Powell, CTRC Mezzacappo, CTTCM Martin, CTRC Donnelly, CTRC Swope, CTRCS Durbin, CTICM Kelley and DCC Jackson. Congratulations to all the FY16 selectees!
Date: 01:50pm
From: ISC(EXW/IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Erik Aufderheide
Duty Stations: SRT-1
Comments: I am grateful and excited to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to all of the Chiefs who have helped me throughout my career to reach this milestone.
Date: 01:43pm
From: ISC(SW)(SEL) Jessica Helms
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK, DIA RIVANNA STATION, COMSEVENTHFLT
Comments: First and foremost congradulations to my fellow brothers and sisters that were selected this year ... we made it! I could not be more honored or proud to join the Chief's Mess. I am thankful for the leaders in my life that have helped me get to this point in my life. I'd like to thank CTRC(SW/IDW) Fay who, since the beginning, mentored and guided me through my first tour keeping me on the right path when I needed it. To ISC(SW/IDW) Michael Nagy and ISCM Donald "Pappy" Ristow, USN(RET) who challenged me to become a better leader never getting comfortable with the accomplishments that my Sailors and I made. To the USS DONALD COOK's Chief Mess who since I arrived has given nothing but support, advice, and challenges; these next 6 weeks are going to be proof of that. And lastly to my family who has been there since the beginning, forever giving me the support and advice I needed. I can proudly tell my dad that there finally is a Chief Helms in the Navy.
Date: 01:39pm
From: HMC(Sel) (SS/SW/AW) Timothy D. Dolan
Duty Stations: US NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP LEJEUNE NC
Comments: Congrats to all who were selected, and thank you to those mentors and Sailors who helped us get here.
Date: 01:36pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Joshua C. Scott
Duty Stations: Surface Warfare Medical Institute
Comments: Thanks to all my mentors throughout my career that have helped me to get here. V/R HMC(FMF)(SEL) Scott, Josh
Date: 01:35pm
From: YNC(SS)(SEL) Tony Suggs
Duty Stations: NAVORDTESTU, Cape Canaveral
Comments: Congratulations too all others selected! May this journey be very memorable for all of us.
Date: 01:22pm
From: ENC (Sel) Salvador Ramirez
Duty Stations: SEAL Team EIghteen
Comments: CPO Select for FY16
Date: 01:21pm
From: ITC (IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Angel Pereira
Duty Stations: USS George Washington (CVN-73), NCTAMSLANT Det Rota Spain, Joint Communications Unit.
Comments: Thank you for letting me become part of this great brotherhood. Thanks to all the Chiefs and mentors throughout my career that made this possible. Congratulations to all my fellow Selectees.
Date: 01:17pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) David Gloria
Duty Stations: Surface Warfare Medical Institute, Ca
Comments: Congratulations to all who were selected. I want to thank all of my mentors for their leadership and guidance. Thank you for providing me that example of what leadership is and should be. Thank you for challenging me everyday to be a better Sailor.
Date: 01:12pm
From: OSC (SW) (SEL) BOBBY BENAVIDEZ
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK
Comments: Congrats to all the CPO selects that made it this year!! I am humble and honored to join such an exclusive club. I am also very excited to join with my best friend OSC (SEL) Richard Smith. Looking forward to the next six weeks!!
Date: 01:08pm
From: ATC(Sel) Megan Newberry
Duty Stations: VFA-213 (past) CNATTU Oceana (Next)
Comments: I would like to thank ADCS Bagtas and AMC Newberry for their continued support and everyting they did to guide to me where I am today. Congrats to all fellow CPO Selectees.
Date: 01:05pm
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Max Mcgill
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT(CVN-71)
Comments: Congrats to all the FY16 CPO Selectees! I want to say thank you to all the leaders and mentors who have helped me along the way!
Date: 01:02pm
From: RPC(SW/FMF/EXW)(SEL) Johnathan Robert Nutt
Duty Stations: 3D MAW, USS DENVER (LPD 9), 15th MEU, MCAS Miramar, CJTF-HOA, RIVRON TWO, USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53), NMCSD
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Monica, who without her this would not be possible, my family for their continuous and unending support, my mentor MACS Treider for his guidance and faith in me, and for all my Shipmate, Marines and Sailors, who have taught me so much throughout my career. There are far too many of you to name. It is an honor to be selected to join the CPO Mess. It is has been a long time coming and I look forward to the great knowledge I am about to receive. Congratulations to my fellow FY16 Selectees. I look forward to seeing you all around the fleet and in the Mess.
Date: 12:58pm
From: MMC (SW) (Sel) Alonso E. Sojo
Duty Stations: USS Donald Cook (DDG-75)
Comments: It's an honor to be able to sign this log. Congratulations to all the Chief Selectees. I thank God for allowing me to reach this huge milestone in my career and my life. Thanks to my family for always being there, supporting me throughout the years. I want to thank a great mentor and friend, Christopher Lardie, QMCS, USN Ret. and Captain George W. Kolarov, USN Ret. I will also thank the Chief Mess onboard USS Donald Cook for the guidance and mentorship the last two years and in becoming a Chief Petty officer.
Date: 12:57pm
From: DCC(SW/EXW) (Sel) Shaun Cox
Duty Stations: USS Donald Cook DDG 75
Comments: I am extremely proud and honored to be able to sign this deck log. I have a few people that I have to thank for all their support and guidance. First and most important is my wife Silda and my two awesome boys, Aiden and Matteo. Without them I would have never been able to accomplish such an achievement. Next would be my 1 st WCS, and good friend/ mentor DCC(SW) David Orozco, also MACS(EXW/SW) Kurtis Chapman. Finally the Chiefs mess of the USS Donald Cook. I am confident that after these next 6 weeks, I will be able to proudly represent what being a Chief is all about. HOOYAH
Date: 12:52pm
From: ENC(SW/AW) (SEL) Tramaine Londo
Duty Stations: Nimitz CVN 69 RLSO SW LCS Crew 203
Comments: I'm honored to have been selected this year. I just want to thank all those Chiefs that helped me along the way.
Date: 12:40pm
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Cody J. Spurlock
Duty Stations: USS Shoup
Comments: I'm happy to be selected to join the family of Chief Petty Officers. I hope that in 6 Weeks I will be accepted by you as well
Date: 12:39pm
From: MAC(SEL) Andres R. Mejia
Duty Stations: USS SHOUP (DDG 86)
Comments: Congratulations to all who advanced... Looking forward to what's to come!!!
Date: 12:38pm
From: BMC (sel) Jerimia R. Johnson
Duty Stations: USS SHOUP
Comments: Congrats to the fellow selecties!
Date: 12:25pm
From: HMC(SW/FMF/PJ)(SEL) Nathan E. White
Duty Stations: USNS MERCY T-AH 19
Comments: First and foremost I would like to say congratulations to all FY 2016 Chief Petty Officer Selectees; yes all of you Sailors. I know we can all agree that we would not be where we are at today if it was not for the CPO Mess and the Sailors you have come into contact with throughout the years. May we all start a new trend of teaching what to do instead of what not to do. I hope all Sailors and there families feel as humble and blessed as the White House Does.
Date: 12:21pm
From: NCC(Sel) (SW/AW) James Betz
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco
Comments: It is a great pleasure to be selected for CPO! I need to thank all the great men and women who have helped me navigate my career to this point, a special thanks to NCCM Sharon Kinloch and NCC Keith Davidson for mentoring me especially recently and assisting me to this great milestone in my life!
Date: 12:18pm
From: CTTC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Jason J. Martz
Duty Stations: COMCARSTRKGRU 11
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected to join the finest group of professionals any military has ever had. No Sailor advances without the guidance, mentorship, and care of the people they serve with. I am not an exception to this rule. I would like to extend my humblest 'thank you' to every Sailor and Marine that I have served with throughout my career. This accomplishment is as much yours as it is mine. Very Respectfully, CTTC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Jason J. Martz
Date: 11:57am
From: PSC(SW/SCW)(Sel) Kenneth R. Gates
Duty Stations: NMCB ONE Gulfport, MS
Comments: Greetings All, PSC(Sel) Gates reporting as ordered. V/R, PSC(Sel) Gates
Date: 11:55am
From: YNC(Sel) Demont Mitchell
Duty Stations: USSOCOM Tampa, FL
Comments: ALCON, YNC(sel) (SW/AW) Mitchell reporting. V/R YNC(sel) (SW/AW) De Mont L. Mitchell
Date: 11:17am
From: FCC(SEL) James L. Cole III
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan
Comments: To all of those who have also been selected, congratulations. To those who have guided me in my career both active and retired, there is not enough thanks I can give to show my appreciation. I have had the pleasure of leading the best Sailors in the Navy and it is through the teamwork we have shown that has allowed me this humbling opportunity to lead on a new level. Thanks again to all and I look forward to serving with you.
Date: 10:57am
From: EMC(SEL) William Thornburgh
Duty Stations: TTF Bangor
Comments: The list of Chiefs, E-7s, and others to thank for teaching me everything that got me to this point is very long. All of them I'm still in contact with I am contacting personally. To choose one for this entry, I must thank above all my father, AMSC (Ret.) Thornburgh, who taught me well before the Navy what a Chief is, and the differences between a Chief and an E-7. He will be there on pinning day, and it's hard to know who's more excited for it - him or me.
Date: 10:54am
From: LSC (SEL) Joan Jett Marie Holgado
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND
Comments: Thank you to everybody who helped me get here...
Date: 10:41am
From: GMC(SW) (SEL) Joshua Rhine
Duty Stations: LCS SUW DET 4
Comments: Congratulations to all of this year's CPO Selectees. I am blessed and humbled. I would like to say a special thanks to those I've had the honor of serving alongside. Thanks to those who guided, trained, and encouraged me through out my journey so far. Without my team from top to bottom, none of this would be possible. Thank You!
Date: 10:39am
From: AWSC (Sel) Curtis Clontz
Duty Stations: HS-15, HSC-2, HSC-9, NPC
Comments: Throughout my career I have always had the benefit of great mentorship. Without each person putting their impression on my career, I would not be close to the Sailor and person I am today. I am extremely humbled by my selection and I look forward to the journey ahead.
Date: 10:34am
From: LSC(Sel) David S Leflet
Duty Stations: USS Shoup (DDG 86)
Comments: I would like to say congratulations to my fellow Chief Petty Officer Selects. I am very humbled and grateful for all the guidance from the Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that I have had the pleasure to learn from.
Date: 10:26am
From: ITC (IDW/EXW/SW/AW/PJ)(sel) MICHAEL RODNEY OCHOA
Duty Stations: Joint Communication Support Element
Comments: Thank you to all that has impacted my career with good guidance and leadership. All that I have accomplished have been from the good people around me.
Date: 10:25am
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Krystal Stillman
Duty Stations: COMPHIBRON FIVE
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to become part of the most exclusive fraternity known as the Chief Petty Officer Mess. Thank you to all of my past and present mentors and Chiefs for all the guidance/advice which has molded me into the person I am today.
Date: 10:21am
From: LSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Desi Von Sison
Duty Stations: COMPHIBRON FIVE
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be part of the world's greatest Chief's Mess.
Date: 10:18am
From: ISC(sel) Josh Kelly
Duty Stations: USS BENFOLD (DDG-65), NMCSD BALBOA, AIMD NORTH ISLAND, PSD PEARL HARBOR, USPACOM JIOC, USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8)
Comments: I would like to send a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all the Selectees! It is a new beginning for us!! i salute every last one of you!!!
Date: 09:55am
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Christopher J. Kulp
Duty Stations: USS ANZIO CG-68
Comments: First I would like to say congrats to all of the FY16 CPO Selectees. It is a honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer in the World's Finest Navy. It is a testament to the guys and gals who I have had the pleasure to work for and work with because without them I would not be in the position I am now. This is a proud moment for me and I am excited and looking forward to what the future holds for me.
Date: 09:47am
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Rodlin Achreus
Duty Stations: USS ANZIO CG 68
Comments: I would like to say congrats to all FY-16 CPO Selectee's this season. I also would like to thank all of the Sailors that I have served with that made this possible. I look forward to this honored tradition to join the worlds finest Chief Mess.
Date: 09:25am
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Seth M. Flynt
Duty Stations: USS ANZIO CG 68
Comments: Congrats FY16 CPO SELECTS!!! I'm truly honored and humbled to have been selected to join the United States Navy Chief Mess. This has been a amazing journey and i wouldn't have this opportunity without all the amazing sailor i have severed with. Thank you all...
Date: 08:51am
From: ITC (Sel) James Richards
Duty Stations: SEAL Team EIGHT
Comments: Very excited to start this journey!
Date: 08:50am
From: AEC(SEL) Thomas Mitchell
Duty Stations: VFA-122 SAU
Comments: It is a huge honor to be able to sign this deck log as a CPO selectee in Class 122. I definitely would never have been selected if it wasn't for all the great Chiefs that I encountered at NMCRC Minneapolis, NOSC North Island, NOSC Lemoore and at VFA-122, especially AZC Jackson, AEC Malmsten and ADC Laws. Everyone on this deck log is a link in a very strong chain, I'm looking forward to meeting you in the future and to continuing a very proud tradition.
Date: 08:49am
From: ACC (SEL) Kelley Joseph
Duty Stations: NAS Whiting Field; NAS Key West; CV-67 John F Kenned; NAS Jacksonville
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow selectees. I'm happy to be here and ready continue this learning process.
Date: 08:43am
From: CTIC (Sel) Marcos J Alicea
Duty Stations: NCU29, RTC, NIOCTX, CG-71, DCS Mildenhall, SUSLAK, COMNAVRESFOR
Comments: I am honored to be selected to the Navy's best tradition and to become a part of the World's Finest Chief's Mess! Navy Chief, Navy Pride! Go Navy!
Date: 08:32am
From: ETC (SEL) (SCW/SW/AW) Mya D Morris
Duty Stations: CBMU202
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors ITCM Barbara Walsh, FCCM Charles Hysell, ETCS (RET) Ron Young, ITCM Nicole Fulton and the whole Chiefs Mess at CBMU 202 you have guided and kept me going through a long journey. I would also like to thank the sailors of Combat Systems CS9 division onboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT because of all of you I learned to come at obstacles with a solution. I am forever thankful to all of you. I WILL MAKE YOU PROUD!
Date: 08:16am
From: CTMC(Sel) Jermell Charles
Duty Stations: USS DECATUR, CID Corry Station, NCTS Bahrain, CCSG 7, NIOC San Diego, HOPPER Info Serv Ctr Washington DC
Comments: Happy to be here and happy to be a part of this.
Date: 08:10am
From: HMC (FMF/SW) (SEL) Shawn Cox
Duty Stations: MWSS 371, USNH Yokosuka, Nato Role 3 MMU, BHC China Lake, USS Shiloh, USS Saipan
Comments: Feeling honored to be a part of this brotherhood is the world finest Navy! Hooyah, Semper Fi!
Date: 07:44am
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) ERWIN CHRISTIAN EDRALIN
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), CFAF AIMD MISAWA DET, USS TARAWA (LHA-1)
Comments: I am grateful to have known and worked with present and retired chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs who have inspired and mentored me.
Date: 07:19am
From: FCC(SW) (SEL) Corey Martin
Duty Stations: LCS SUW GOLD
Comments: Huge thanks to FCCS William Ball and FCC James Williams for their guidance and mentorship.
Date: 07:11am
From: BMC (SW/AW/SCW)(SEL) William Garcia
Duty Stations: LCS SUW DET GOLD
Comments: Thanks to all my mentors in my career for the past 15 yrs that had been a part of my career and life.
Date: 05:41am
From: ITC(Sel) Frenchie Johnson
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Excited to join the Chief Mess.
Date: 05:08am
From: LSC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Eloy Acevedo
Duty Stations: Naval Station Rota
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY-16 Selectee's. I would like to thank all the great shipmates that I have had the pleasure in serving side by side. I have learned a lot from each and everyone of you and without your success I would not be here today. Special thanks to BMCS Acevedo, LSCS Treadway, LSCS Harvey, LSCS Negron, LSCS(Ret) Dejesus, LSCS(Ret) Costa, LSCS(Ret) Lefebvre, LSC Sosniak, LSC Humphries, LSC(Ret) Royal. All of your guidance and mentorship has tremendously helped me along the way to achieve this goal.
Date: 04:27am
From: CEC(SCW)(SEL) Jeremiah L. Hoobler
Duty Stations: NSU STATE DEPT, NMCB 11, CBMU 303 DET FALLON NV, NMCB 1, NAVSTA ROTA SPAIN
Comments: Most importantly, I want to thank every leader, peer, and troop of mine that has encouraged and challenged me along the way. To all the Chiefs who wouldn't let me settle, all the peers who expected more, and all the troops who keep me motivated: I wouldnt have been selected if not for your dedication and hard work! Thank you! Congrats to all the FY16 CPO Selectees!
Date: 04:24am
From: LSC (SW) (Sel) Arjay Celemin
Duty Stations: NAVAL STATION ROTA SPAIN
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow Chief Selects. I thank you to all the Sailors, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that trained, guided and helped me grow and get here today. Looking forward serving with you all.
Date: 02:22am
From: PRC (AW/EXW/PJ) SEL Gabriel Pena
Duty Stations: HSC-3 SARMM
Comments: I am very honored and humbled in being selected. I dedicate this to all my mentors that have lead me in the right path,as well as my junior sailors that I have lead and worked with over the years I wouldn't be in these shoes if it wasn't for you guys. Congrats to all my brothers and sisters that were also selected.
Date: 02:17am
From: ITC(EXW/IDW/SW)(Sel) Alexander J. Ortiz
Duty Stations: Special Reconnaissance Team One
Comments: Congratulations to all my Fellow FY-16 Chief Petty Officer Selects! Never forget all those who helped you get to this point.
Date: 02:06am
From: ETC(SS) (SEL) Ryan David Serecky
Duty Stations: SSBN 735 USS Pennsylvania Blue Crew, SSBN 733 USS Nevada Blue, NRD Michigan
Comments: Congratulations to fellow selectees. I am looking forward to a very humbling and incredible journey we are about to partake in. It has been an honor to continue service in the World's Greatest Navy and would definitely not be where I am today without the shipmates I have had the opportunity to learn from, lead and work with. HOOYAH
Date: 01:46am
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Walter B. Vergara
Duty Stations: VP-5, EUCOM JAC MOLESWORTH, DFAS CLEVELAND, USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow CPO Selects. I truly thank Lord God Above, my family who always supported me and always there for me especially my wife. To the Chiefs from my present and previous commands that I look up to and served as my role models especially to PSC(Ret) Cassie-leach, YNCS Mosbarger, PSC Dilloway and PSC Alexander. Thank you everyone for your guidance and valuable advises that helped me get to where I am at today.
Date: 01:42am
From: HMC(SW/SCW/FMF)(Sel) TABOT KWO
Duty Stations: NAVSTA EVERETT
Comments: Thank you ASCS BERG & HMC Gillispie for your guidance. HM2 Diaconu, you are the best baby doc, ever.
Date: 01:40am
From: ISC(IDW/SW/AW)(SEL) Chadwick Ballew
Duty Stations: JAC MOLESWORTH, USS CARL VINSON, JAC MOLESWORTH
Comments: Today I start the journey I have been preparing for since the day I joined the Navy. A sincere thank you to the Chiefs that have brought me up through the ranks. It is because of you that I have the privilege of being called a Chief Select. Also, thank you to my Sailors whose outstanding achievements have made my evals shine over the years. Most of all thank you to my wife who has been here to support me.
Date: 01:30am
From: STGC (SW) (SEL) Richard E. Flood Jr
Duty Stations: USS O'KANE, NOPF Whidbey Island, USS MUSTIN, USS VANDEGRIFT
Comments: I would like to congratulate all the FY16 CPO selectees. I would like to thank everyone I have served with, without you I would not be who I am today.
Date: 01:21am
From: MTC(SS)(SEL) Sean Bollis
Duty Stations: USS HENRY M. JACKSON SSBN 730 G
Comments: I'm incredibly honored to have been selected to join the greatest and most exclusive family in the world. I'm pumped for this season, and look forward to make my future brothers and sisters proud to accept me into their Mess. I would like to give a special thanks to the following people: MTCS(SS) Steven Riley, CMDCM(SS) John Moore, MTC(SS) Jimmy Johnson, MTC(SS) Dan Ford, ITSCS(SS) Joe Longoria, MTCS(SS) Kent Walter MMCS(SS) Mark Pearson. I honestly could not have made it to where I am today without your mentoring and patience. From the bottom of my heart thank you! Hooyah GO NAVY. Very Respectfully, MTC(SS)(SEL) Sean Bollis
Date: 01:02am
From: PRC(SEL) NICHOLAS HINSON
Duty Stations: HSC-85
Comments: Thank you to all of you that have given me the direction and time to train me and getting me this far!!!
Date: 11:55pm
From: MAC (EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Luis Roberto Limon
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8)
Comments: I want to thank all the people who helped me achieve this milestone. My subordinates (the reason I am here) and supervisors who have been with me on this journey, thank you.
Date: 11:42pm
From: ADC (AW) (SEL) Benjamin J. Huneycutt
Duty Stations: SRT-2, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
Comments: Thank you to family and friends. I truly could not have done this without you. To all those who believed in me and provided me with guidance and the tools to succeed; I am forever in your debt. I am privileged and honored to sign this Deck Log.
Date: 11:40pm
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Zackary Keen
Duty Stations: USS O'KANE (DDG 77)
Comments: It is a honor to be selected for Chief. I would like to thank my family, friends, shipmates, and mentors for being there for me.
Date: 11:35pm
From: AEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Margarita Zuniga
Duty Stations: VAQ-141, AIMD Fallon, VAQ-130, VAQ-142
Comments: I am truly blessed on my selection to join the most elite force that the Navy has to offer. Chief Petty Officer ranks. This is the best day of my life with the exception of carrying my unborn daughter Bree. I have waited a long time for this day and it is here NOW!!! HOOYAH!!! Navy Chief Navy Pride!!!
Date: 11:35pm
From: CSC (SW/AW/IDW) (SEL) Nicole Campbell
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD8
Comments: I would like to say congrats to all my fellow Selects, well done and now it's time to get to work!!!!!!!
Date: 11:29pm
From: BMC (SW/AW) (sel) Lody J. Quinola
Duty Stations: USS Makin Island, USS Peleliu, COMUSNAVFEUR, SWRMC, USS Fife
Comments: First and foremost I would like to congratulate my fellow FY-16 CPO selectees. I would like to thank my wife and my daughter for the all the support and understanding they have given me. For all the chiefs and sailors that had guided me to be the person I am today. I offer you my deepest gratitude. Special thanks to Senior Chief Drumm, Chief Shropshire and all the CPO’s from the USS Makin Island and USS Peleliu (decom).
Date: 11:15pm
From: ATC (AW/SW) (SEL) Eddie L. Cobb
Duty Stations: CVN-76, CV-63, FRCSW, CVN-68
Comments: I'd like to say congratulations to all of the other FY-16 Selectee's out there and to press hard in the next coming weeks. If I could think of anyone who has helped mold me to where I am it would be the following three Chiefs: AZCM Webster, AFCM Nuccio, and ATC Gordon. AZCM Webster worked to instill Naval tradition in me, AFCM Nuccio helped me overcome my bitterness about the Navy after the whole PTS silliness, and ATC Gordon who guided me through the most challenging assignment I've had so far; guiding a known group of wayward Sailors. Thanks you three, and thanks to all the Chiefs that helped me to stay the course.
Date: 11:04pm
From: SOC(SEL) Timothy Shea
Duty Stations: NSWATCDFS
Comments: Congrats to all who made it. Good luck over the next few weeks.
Date: 11:04pm
From: CTRC(EXW/IDW)(SEL) Scott Rhead
Duty Stations: SRT-2
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be selected. Thanks to all my current and past Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs for mentoring me along the way. Also, congratulations to all of the FY-16 Selectees.
Date: 11:02pm
From: CMC (SCW/FMF/DV) (SEL) Jeffrey Niblo
Duty Stations: NCTAMS EURCENT, EODMU5, UCT 2(SEA), UCT(Shore), UCT2 (Sea)
Comments: Congrats to all. Let the fun begin.
Date: 10:51pm
From: AWSC (NAC/AW/EXW) (SEL) Jason G. Bertelsen
Duty Stations: NAVSPECWARFARE GRU-10
Comments: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the Sailors that have helped me along the way, as well as my family and friends.
Date: 10:48pm
From: PSC(SW)(Sel) Wei Y. Wu
Duty Stations: Navy Personnel Command, PERS-92
Comments: Congratulations on all my fellow FY-16 selects! It would not be possible for my to go this far had it not been all the guidance and help from all the great leaders and great people in the U.S. Navy. I am grateful, humbled, and honored to have been selected as part of a great tradition.
Date: 10:35pm
From: ATC (sel) Charles M. Bachman
Duty Stations: VP-5, NRD Ohio, VP-16, SRT-2
Comments: First off I would like to congratulate the rest of the FY16 CPO selectees; hard work and dedication has paid off. A second thanks for the mentoring, guidance, and leadership from my chiefs whom have led me to this day. Most importantly, I would not be here today with out the loving support of my beautiful wife. Thank you for being there when I needed you. This is truly a humbling day
Date: 10:29pm
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Matthew D. Lewis
Duty Stations: USS TORTUGA (LSD-46)
Comments: I want to thank everyone who has helped, motivated, and sometimes even dragged me to this moment. I am eternally greatfull.
Date: 10:12pm
From: LSC(SEL) Arthurlevy B. Agulto
Duty Stations: USS Makin Island (LHD-8) San Diego, CA
Comments: Greeting to all the new selectee and hope that we have a great season. I want to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that guided me throughout my career; I am forever grateful for this moment.
Date: 10:10pm
From: AMEC (SEL) Kevin R Larsen
Duty Stations: VP-46
Comments: I'm honored to have been selected, I would not be here without all the great people I have worked with the last few years. Last but not least my Wife. Congrats all.
Date: 10:09pm
From: ADC (EXW/AW) (SEL) Luis C. Ventura
Duty Stations: NSW SRT 2
Comments: They are many Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that had help me and mentor me during this past 12 years, but I want to thanks ATC Crew and AWFC Madrid for their support and mentorship in the past 2 years. They guide me to this point. Thank you to all and looking foward to be part of this tradition, the best in the world, The Goatlocker.
Date: 09:57pm
From: LSC(Sel) Shawn M Apgar
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga
Comments: I am honored to enter into a life long Tradition of the CPO Mess.
Date: 09:54pm
From: ISC(EXW/AW/SW/PJ)(SEL) Christopher Thomas
Duty Stations: SRT2
Comments: No comment.
Date: 09:42pm
From: ASC(AW/SW)(Sel) Robert Mejia
Duty Stations: FRCSE JAX
Comments: I would first like to thank the guidance of all the CPO's who have given me the guidance that has allowed me the privilege of being selected to CPO, I know that I would not be at the place in my career without all of you! Congratulations to all that got the honor of being selected today!
Date: 09:39pm
From: AOC(AW) (SEL) NICHOLAS LUND
Duty Stations: VP-5, NRD RALEIGH/ NRS SYLVA, NC, NATO ROLE 3 MMU, VFA-15
Comments: Wanted to say thanks to all the sailors that i had the pleasure of leading. I could not be here without all of your hard-work and dedication. Also i would like to thank LTJG Winchester, CWO2 Price, AOC Thompson, QMC Childers for always believing in me and standing by me when times were hard and guiding me when i needed guidence. My wife Melissa and my kids deserve all the recognition for being loyal and devoted for our success in the NAVY
Date: 09:39pm
From: OSC (EXW/SW/AW) (Sel) Angel Emilio Velez
Duty Stations: Special Reconnaissance Team Two
Comments: Congrats to all FY 16 Selectees! I want to thanks to all the Chiefs who have been mentoring me throughout my career. Thanks for all the advice! Lets get start it!
Date: 09:38pm
From: GMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Joel Reagan
Duty Stations: NSW Advanced Training Command
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow FY-16 Selects. I want to say thank you to my family and friends for standing by me through my navy career to this point. I'm excited and humbled to becoming a part of the chiefs mess.
Date: 09:35pm
From: ISC (EXW/IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Ian F. Haisler
Duty Stations: SRT-2
Comments: wouldn't all fit under name.... IS1 (EXW/IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Ian F. Haisler
Date: 09:34pm
From: ITC(AW/SW)(SEL) Graig A. Miller
Duty Stations: NAVSATCOMFAC NW; HS-4; NMCI Det San Diego; USS Wayne E. Meyer; USSTRATCOM NAOC (J36)
Comments: I am very honored to be selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and look forward to the next 6 weeks with the hope that I'll be welcomed into the Chiefs Mess! I would like to thank Most Honorable Master Chief Thomas for her mentorship on what it means to lead sailors. More Honorable Senior Chief Allen for having faith in me to lead sailors. More Honorable Senior Chief Klein for his "tough love" when I was a junior sailor. Honorable Chiefs Ebright and Dontchev for pushing me to step outside of my comfort zone and for their mentorship as well. Also many other Chiefs that have led by example, thank you so much!
Date: 09:34pm
From: ETC (Sel) Charly Williams
Duty Stations: NSWSRT-2
Comments: I look forward to joining the Goat Locker!
Date: 09:33pm
From: ENC (sel) Robert D. Shaffer
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be signing this deck log and look forward to becoming part of the chief mess.
Date: 09:30pm
From: ETC (SW) (SEL) Walter Cisco
Duty Stations: Ships Repair Facility Japan Regional Maintenance Center, Yokosuka
Comments: I'm so honored to be signing is log. Congratulations to all my fellow FY 2016 selectees! It's culmination of a fifthteen year career, but I know I wouldn't be here with out the love and support of my family and sailors. I would especially like to thank Senior Cheif (retired) Mark Ryer and Chief Nicolas Robinson. If they hadn't set me on the road to success I wouldn't be here today. I look forward to embarking on this next chapter in my Navy career with my fellow selectees.
Date: 08:38pm
From: ETC (SW/AW) (SEL) Jonathan VanDenburg
Duty Stations: USS JARRETT, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, SRF-JRMC YOKOSUKA
Comments: Congratulations to all of the selectees! I am truly honored to be selected to be part of the Chief's Mess! I would like to thank my Wife and sons for the years of support. Thank you to CMDCM Dew, CMDCM Tinker, ETCS Goodwin and most of all ETC Corpus for all the help through the years. Without your mentorship, I would not have made it to this day. Navy Chief, Navy Pride! Very Respectfully, ETC (SW/AW) (SEL) VanDenburg
Date: 08:37pm
From: ITC (EXW/IDW) (Sel) Andrew Guyer
Duty Stations: Special Reconnaissance Team 1
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY 16 Selectees! I'd like to say thank you to the entire CID - San Diego Chief's Mess for all of their guidance and for the opportunities they provided to allow me to grow into a much more professional Sailor. Also a big thank you, in advance, to the SRT-1 Chief's Mess for these upcoming 6 weeks. Best job I ever had!
Date: 08:33pm
From: AEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Mary Maness
Duty Stations: SERE West
Comments: Thank you to all of the mentors I had to help me get here. You know who you are.
Date: 08:08pm
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) John Mattingly
Duty Stations: USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CG-57
Comments: I am very thankful to have been selected and now part of this fine and unique group. Many thanks to OSC Karl Ernst and OSC Daryl Pittman for their exhaustive time spend in growing me into a better leader and person. For teaching me to do the right thing even when no one is looking.
Date: 08:06pm
From: YNC(SS)(Sel) James Johnson
Duty Stations: COMUSFLTFORCOM
Comments: What a ride it has been for the past 19 years. Thank you to all the Genuine Chiefs that help me get to this point in my career.
Date: 07:42pm
From: MNC(SEL) WILLIAM C LINEHAN
Duty Stations: NMC EAD UNIT GUAM
Comments: Good Morning and congrats to all the selectees!!
Date: 07:40pm
From: ETC(Sel) James Brown
Duty Stations: JCSE Macdill AFB
Comments: I Humbled and Honored to be joining this great establishment.
Date: 07:39pm
From: MAC (SW) (SEL) Osmany Delbrey
Duty Stations: NSA Annapolis; NAS Sigonella; COMUSNAVCENT, Bahrain; Naval Base Coronado; USS Simpson (FFG 56); NAVSTA Annapolis
Comments: Congratulations to all fellow FY-16 Selectees! I would like to thank my family and friends who have stood by me through the years. My wife and my sons have always been proud of me and have motivated me to push forward. No matter what I have going on in my naval career they answer the call to support me. Thank you! I want to thank MAC Obrien who became my mentor when I was an MA2 and guided me through without ever giving up on me. Thank you! MAC Lutz, from E3s to MACs (SEL for me), you have been there assisting me and challenging me. Thank you! To all who have had an impact on my career and life, you know who you are, thank you! To all my Sailors, thank you! It's been a long road, but the true test of my career starts now. I will continue to lead Sailors.
Date: 07:04pm
From: AEC (AW) (SEL) Michael Vargas
Duty Stations: World Famous Black Eagles VAW 113, FRCSW Det Point Mugu
Comments: Congratulations to all of the FY 16 Selectees. I am humbled and honored to have been selected to join the world's greatest fraternity. Thanks to my friends and family for all of your love and support. Special thanks to the World Famous Black Eagle Chiefs Mess. PTBABE!
Date: 06:49pm
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Tim McMichael
Duty Stations: HSC-26, HSC-28, AIMD Atsugi, HSL-51
Comments: Thank you to All the Chiefs that have mentored me and helped me along the way. I'll never forget.
Date: 06:42pm
From: AEC (AW) (SEL) John Kopelakis
Duty Stations: NSWC PCD
Comments: Congratulations to the FY-16 Chief Selects! As I reflect on my personal journey, I think about those who took the time to help me become the Sailor I am today. There are too many to name in this thread, but to but all of my CPOs here at NSWC PCD, thank you for the opportunities and guidance that you provided for me. I would also like to thank YNC Vega, NCRC Samuel, ASC Tash, YNCS Long and AEC Wentzel for their leadership as I came up through the ranks.
Date: 06:28pm
From: ETC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Timothy M Rodgers
Duty Stations: NAS Patuxent River
Comments: I am honored to be signing the Deck log and would like to thank those who believed in me and helped me make it to this point in my Navy career.
Date: 06:25pm
From: MRC(Sel)(SW) Richard Hebbard
Duty Stations: NPC
Comments: Words can't describe how I feel about being selected as a MRC. I do want to thank all those who guided me and made me the person I am today. From my early days, MRCS(ret) Vince Morgan and HTCM(ret) Mike Barfield. To now, GSCS(ret) Jeff Graig, GSCS(ret) Jud Imhoff, MRCS Chris Laforteza and MRCM Ferdnand Magsinio. I am very honored to have been selected and soon join your mess.
Date: 06:06pm
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Shane Mitchell
Duty Stations: Camp Lejeune, NC
Comments: HMC John Thetford, HMCM Donald Whigan, HMCS Tim George, HMC Charles Rael, HMCM Terry Anthony, HMC Tom Nagy, HMC Trevor Wolfe are a few of the Chiefs I would like to thank. There are many more that have brought me to this point. I am truly humbled and honored.
Date: 06:05pm
From: YNC(SEL) Cristina Ordonez
Duty Stations: NRD Houston
Comments: I wouldnt have the privilege of calling myself YNC(Sel) Ordonez if it werent for my mentors who pushed me to do things I never wanted to do. Thank you to YNCS(SW/AW) Travis Young for making me take my first class exam when all I wanted to do was get out of the Navy and start my terminal leave. . . Also to YNCS(SW/AW) McCall for pushing me outside of my comfort zone on more than one occasion.. As well as all the Sailors I had the privilege of leading, who helped me learn how to be an effective leader and not just a boss. Most importantly my husband, who never doubted this day would come! thank you! I love you! I am humbled, and completely over whelmed and thankful for this life changing experience. -YNC(Sel) Ordonez
Date: 06:03pm
From: ATC(SEL) CHRISTOPHER CASS
Duty Stations: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK
Comments: Since there are too many people in my past to list out individually I would like to say Thank You to each and every one that has ever worked with me. You have helped mold me into the leader that I am today. THANK YOU SHIPMATES!
Date: 05:56pm
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gabriel A. Nunez
Duty Stations: NRD HOUSTON
Comments: First of all I would like to say thank you to all the sailors that have helped me to reached this point, also to my children that have stuck by me through all the deployments and tours overseas.
Date: 05:41pm
From: NCC(AW/SW) (SEL) Timothy E. Finnen
Duty Stations: NRD Houston
Comments: I'd like to thank everyone in my career that has help me get to this point (the list is very long), but most importantly I'd like to thank my wife Jamie who has stood behind me through it all. Looking forward to what the future has for us.
Date: 05:10pm
From: CMC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) William E. Barbieri
Duty Stations: Underwater Construction Team Two
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my naval career. Without you guidance I would not have made it to this point.
Date: 04:52pm
From: ACC(AW/SW)(SEL) Shawn C. Powers
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana, VA; USS Theodore Roosevelt
Comments: What a privilege and an honor to be selected into such a proud heritage. And what better way to undergo Phase II than stationed on board a ship that's at the tip of the spear, taking our fight to the enemy. Many thanks to all those who lead me and guided me through the years, with specific mention to LCDR(Ret.) Carlos Ortiz, LCDR Jack Morris and ACC Jean Vincent. To say thanks is not nearly enough to express my gratitude to you all. All praise to God, for with Him, all things are possible.
Date: 04:38pm
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (Sel) Kenneth Maust
Duty Stations: HC-85, HCS-5, VR-51, ETD Pacific, ETD Sigonella
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY-16 Selectees. I want to thank the ETD Sigonella Chief Petty Officers Mess and AWFC Brian Trembath for your mentorship and guidance. I also want to thank all my brothers and sisters that I have served with throughout my 19 years of service.
Date: 04:20pm
From: EOC (SCW/EXW/FMF) (SEL) Eric Jason Koppel
Duty Stations: CRS4, 20th SRG, NMCB7, NMCB40
Comments: This is a true honor to be able to sing the deck log. I would like to thank EQCM Brock for all of the guidance that you gave me along with all the other CHIEFS that have mentored me to be able to make this happen.
Date: 04:14pm
From: BUC(SCW/DV)(SEL) Joshua Sisson
Duty Stations: UCT-TWO
Comments: I'm honored to have been selected this year. I just want to thank all those Chiefs that helped me along the way and put up with my crap all those years seeing a future in me. I would also like to thank my troops, they are the guys/gals that got me where I am. It's been a truly humbling experience working for and with such amazing people. I look forward to meeting all those new selectees and Chiefs. Respectfully, BUC(SCW/DV)(SEL) Sisson
Date: 04:02pm
From: MAC (Sel) Michael B. Haberstumpf
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Bremerton
Comments: First, I would like to the thank God for what he has provided for me and my family. I would like to thank my wonderful wife and my two boys for sticking with me throughout my Navy career thus far. I'm very humbled and I want to thank all the sailors who made this selection possible. Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who took the time to get me here.
Date: 03:44pm
From: CTTC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Joshua S. Kennedy
Duty Stations: NIOC Colorado
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to join the most coveted rank in the US Navy. I would not have made it this far without the support of my family, friends, girlfriend and most importantly God. Thank you to all of the CPO's who have mentored me in the past to give me that little extra kick whenever I needed it.
Date: 03:24pm
From: AWVC(SEL) Bradley M. Onyskin
Duty Stations: BUPERS SDC, VP-30, VP-62, VP-94
Comments: Congratulations to all of this year's Selectees! Thank you to my Shipmates who helped make this happen, and to my family for their love and continued support!
Date: 02:53pm
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Christopher Cera Devera
Duty Stations: SWRMC
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs who mentored and help mold my career as what it is today. I will never forget my time at sea: USS GRAPPLE thanks to ENCS Lindsey. USS MILIUS thanks to GSEC Arce (Ret.) and GSCS Lardizabal (Ret.) USS McCLUSKY thanks to EMCS Miller, GSCS Simeon and GSCS Wright SWRMC thanks to EMC Saab and MRCM Magsino Also, CONGRATULATIONS to all the Selectees.
Date: 02:46pm
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) Benjamin Studybaker
Duty Stations: LCS Crew 110
Comments: I would like to thank first and foremost my mentors GMCM Jaeger and MAC DuPont for your guidance and support in my career. I would also like to thank everyone who has worked for me and made my job easy. I had the best divisions every where I served, and last I would like to thank my family for supporting me in my long hours and deployments and enduring that with me.
Date: 02:45pm
From: ISC(Sel) Jonathan Murray
Duty Stations: STRATCOM, USS BARRY, USFFC, NAVSTA GTMO, USS KEARSARGE
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be selected to the prestigious Chief Petty Officer's Mess. I have long aspired to reach the much revered position as Chief Petty Officer. The possibility of being accepted into your mess as a Chief is something I look forward to and is a challenge I am ready for. I am excited to gain the knowledge and experience on the way to becoming a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 02:41pm
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) Brady Fuller
Duty Stations: NAVSUP GLS AMMO
Comments: Looking forward to giving back to the great Chief Petty Officers who mentored me.
Date: 02:22pm
From: ITC(IDW/EXW/SW) (SEL) Phillip Cecelio Diaz
Duty Stations: CID UNIT SAN DIEGO, EODESU TWO, USS MCFAUL
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point, I would not be here without your guidance. Congratulations to all of the new selects!
Date: 02:20pm
From: ITC (SEL) Jeremiah G. Greenwood
Duty Stations: CID Unit SD, NSWG-1 MCT-1, SEAL Team ONE, Naval Medical Center SD, USS Porter DDG-78
Comments: I'm both very happy and humbled to writing this today. I have visited this website and often thought about what is really in the Goat Locker. I would like to thank FCC Scott Brainerd Retired for all of his patience when I was and FC and even there after. He really helped me to understand many things about life and navy life as well. ITCS Jocelyn Blanchard and CWO3 Michelle Marquette both excellent mentors that definitely played a huge part in both my personal and professional life. CWO3 Bryant who got me going as a FCPO laid the road before me. Thanks to you all!
Date: 02:18pm
From: HMC(AW/FMF) (SEL) Robert Deon Jones
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson CVN-70
Comments: Thankful that God has placed CPOs in my path to get me to this stage in my career. It is not by my own sweat and blood that I have reached this pinnacle, it was stern seniors and devoted juniors that put me on this road. I leave with two tenants instilled in me by my mentors: 1. A leader is powerful to the degree they empower others. 2. The hard carrot becomes soft when placed in hot water, the soft egg becomes hard when placed in that same hot water, but the coffee bean changes that hot water and turns it into coffee. Be the coffee bean wherever you go. I look forward to the challenges ahead of me and my fellow selectee's.
Date: 02:15pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW/AW) (SEL) Beatriz Adriana Morales
Duty Stations: CID UNIT SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to take this time to thank my many mentors who helped me get this point: ETCM Schimke YNCS Grace ITCS Franklin ISCS Murphy ITC Brown Thank you for pushing me to always do better and never give up!
Date: 02:08pm
From: HMC(SW) (SEL) Don Giuy
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson 15-; Navy Medicine Training Support Center 12-15'; Naval Medical Center San Diego 09-12'; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA 06-08'; USS Vandegrift 04-06'.
Comments: I want to thank my mentors for there guidance and wisdom that helped mold me. I am humbled and honored to be here and will continue to push foward enabling to success of the Navy and its Sailors.
Date: 01:53pm
From: ITC(SEL) Pedro J. Leon
Duty Stations: COMDESRON FIVE ZERO
Comments: I am truly honored to be writing on this deck log. The list is extremely long of mentors that have helped me along the way. I often struggled with putting those lessons to use but glad you all stuck with me. My wife Josephine Leon is the biggest reason I made it this far. My biggest mentor and my biggest fan who never stopped believing in me. Thank you Babe! Congrats to everyone that was blessed and can't wait to share the experience and learn from all of you. Good luck to candidates next year. pjleon2001@hotmail.com V/R Pedro Leon
Date: 01:33pm
From: QMC(Sel) Nicholas Powell
Duty Stations: USS TEMPEST PC 2, ATG SAN DIEGO, MCM CREW CONSTANT, NRD NEW ENGLAND, USS CROMMELIN FFG 37, USS WADSWORTH FFG 9
Comments: Very excited and honored on receiving the news I was selected today!
Date: 12:34am
From: MAC(sel) John O. Sidwa
Duty Stations: USS Coronado (AGF-11), NSF Lakehurst, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would first like to congratulate all the other Selectee's! Outstanding Job! I am truly honored to be selected to Chief Petty Officer, I am looking forward to the next few months of CPO Phase II training. I know that I will learn a lot of valuable information that will make me a successful Chief.
Date: 05:35pm
From: LSC(sel)(EXW/SW) Yinette Torres
Duty Stations: CRG-1, PRT Ghazni, NAF Washington, COMNAVAIRLANT, MHC Crew Detector, USS Kingfisher
Comments: Congrats to all that made it this year. I am so humble to be here and so lucky to have all the great people that helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 11:38pm
From: ASC(Sel) Cory R. Lyle
Duty Stations: FRC-E / ASD Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be signing this deck log. I would not have the opportunity to do this had it not been for the guidance of some outstanding Chief Petty Officers in my career. I will do my best to make them proud this season! I would also like to congratulate all of my fellow FY-16 Class 122 CPO Selectees!
Date: 05:34pm
From: AWFC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Misty Ward
Duty Stations: VR-58 USNR
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow FY-16 Selects. Most importantly I would like to thank those who I have had the honor or working side by side with, those who always believed in me (Family and Friends) and all of my prior and current Chiefs who have helped guide me here today. With out you there would be no me. Thank you!
Date: 08:01am
From: LSC (Sel)(AW) David Marshall
Duty Stations: FRC-E/ASD JB MDL, NJ
Comments: first, I would like to congratulate all the selectees of FY16. It took a lot of hard work and dedication to make it here, and hopefully we will all see it through to September 16. However, we have to me mindful that the real test begins September 17. I wouldn't have made it here without LSCS Pritchett and LSC Starling; thanks for the support and encouragement. I will continue, to look to both of you for guidance as I embark on this journey.
Date: 12:08pm
From: CTRC (IDW) (Sel) Valerie Booty
Duty Stations: NR NIOC Colorado
Comments: I would like to thank all of those who believed in me and helped me make it to this point in my Navy career. First, Senior Chief Dave Martin (retired), I will never forget all you did for me at my first duty station in Sugar Grove, West Virginia. You were the first Chief to show me what a true leader really is. Second, all of my Chiefs in my Reserve unit. Master Chief Celeste Oltman (retired), I will never forget the first day I joined the unit and you welcomed me with such joy and excitement. Chief Hicks, I am still in awe of how you do all that you do! I also am extremely appreciative of all the other Sailors in my unit, enlisted and officer alike. You all are what motivates to me to do what I do.
Date: 11:37pm
From: AWOC (NAC)(SEL) Brittany Supplee
Duty Stations: VP-69, VP-62, VP-5
Comments: Congratulations to all of the selectees. I would just like to thank AWOC Ford, AWOCS Johnson, AWOCM (Ret) Cunningham, AWVC Sevenson, and AWVCM Reimer. Without all of your advise and guidance I wouldn't be the sailor that I am today.
Date: 10:31pm
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Jonathan A. Figliola
Duty Stations: NOSC Houston
Comments: I am truly honored to be selected to be part of the Navy's best tradition and to become a part of the World's Finest Chief's Mess! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 09:18pm
From: AEC (sel) Scott A Leidy
Duty Stations: NOSC Charlotte, CAI HSC-3
Comments: There are many who I am grateful to for allowing me to be in the humbling position of Chief Select. The one that I thank the most is my Savior, Jesus Christ but also the one I consider my Mentor is Senior Chief Lussetto. He has had more impact on me as a sailor and made me want to be a better leader for those I serve.
Date: 07:35pm
From: ETC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Matthew Sabo
Duty Stations: NOSC Baltimore
Comments: I'm truly honored, humbled and proud to have been selected to be part of the finest group anywhere, world over! Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to further serve our fine Navy! Very respectfully, ETC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Matthew Sabo
Date: 06:12pm
From: ISC(Sel) Paige Henry-Mack
Duty Stations: Buckley, AFB Colorado
Comments: I am honored to have been selected. Thank you to all the the Chief Petty Officers that have mentored me through out my career.
Date: 10:21pm
From: PSC(Sel) KaTrina M Mackey Brown
Duty Stations: NPC PERS 46
Comments: I am truly humble and honored to have been selected. Special thanks to all of the August Chiefs who mentored me along the way. I am looking forward to being a part of the LEGACY.
Date: 06:36pm
From: PSC(SW)(Sel) Jaret J. Spearman Sr.
Duty Stations: VR-51 Kaneohe Hawaii
Comments: I want to say congratulations to all of the CPO Selectee's this year. I am very grateful for all those who have impact my life and steered my career to this point. I am so humble at this point. I want to thank every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief who have molded me to the Sailor I am today. I will continue to always do the best I can to take care of my Sailors always. Very Respectfully, PSC(SW)(Sel) Jaret J. Spearman Sr.
Date: 03:54pm
From: EMC (SW) (sel) Joseph Timm
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL
Comments: I am grateful for being selected and would like to thank DCCS Garcia, ENCS Fallajo, EMCS Plettner, and ENC Tompkins. With out your mentoring and guidance I would not been selected. Thank you.
Date: 01:50pm
From: EMC(Sel) Phillip Loftin
Duty Stations: NOSC Atlanta
Comments: Thanks to all Genuines that have helped me during active duty and Navy Reserve. Without their leadership, I would not be here.
Date: 09:31am
From: MNC(EXW)(sel) Ramses Eduardo Martinez
Duty Stations: CRS-11 Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Comments: Currently deployed to Djibouti, Africa. Honor to have been selected. Look forward to the challenge ahead!
Date: 11:19pm
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Wendy Machacek
Duty Stations: NR NSF KINGSVILLE, CNSWG10 DET NADO, NSWG10 REG CEU, USNAVSO JTF-GTMO, NR NSF GTMO
Comments: It is an honor to be selected and continue to serve my country as a mentor for the World's finest NAVY!
Date: 05:15pm
From: CTNC (IDW/SW) (SEL) Stephen Mathias
Duty Stations: Uss Belleau Wood, NIOC Hawaii, NR COMNAVEUR-MPP DET 118, NR NIOC Colorado, NR NIOC Minneapolis - TX
Comments: What a ride it has been for the past 15 years. Thank you to all the Genuine Chiefs that help this Select along the way.
Date: 01:34pm
From: ATC(SEL)(AW) ERIN S. MCEWEN
Duty Stations: VR-57
Comments: HOOYAH SELECTEES!
Date: 01:22pm
From: MMC (sel) Jason S Adams
Duty Stations: NOSC Cincinnati- Expeditionary Maintenance Det C
Comments: I would Like to thank the entire Cincinnati CPO Mess for the guidance, mentorship, and support over the last 4 1/2 years. I thank my family for always standing behind me during my Navy career. I would like to give a special thank you to Senior Chief John Perkins for being my Mentor during this time.
Date: 09:39am
From: AGC (AW) (Sel) John Perfetti
Duty Stations: NMORA 1994/NOSC NORTH ISLAND
Comments: I am in transit to a mobilization and this site has been a great resource to tap while seeking out information. I am thankful for the work that has went into this and the men and women holding the anchor that put it together.
Date: 02:16am
From: ENC (EXW)(sel) Michael A Tighe
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln, ST-18B, NSW det Ohio
Comments: Thank you to all of the Genuines who have helped in my growth along the way. Most Honorable Senior Chiefs Jack Hartlerode, Steve Hogrefe, Adam Burg. Words cannot express my thanks. ENC (EXW)(sel) Mike Tighe
Date: 10:18pm
From: YNC(SEL) Jose M. Romera
Duty Stations: CNE-C6F DET 802
Comments: I would like to thank Chief Jason Ford for his guidance and constant support over the past year! YNC(SEL) Romera
Date: 08:17pm
From: AGC (IDW/AW/SW) (SEL) Earlington Daley
Duty Stations: Fleet Weather Center Norfolk
Comments: First and foremost, To God be the glory. I want to express how grateful I am to have been selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. I remember many years writing down a goal on a piece of paper in "Prevent" class as a second class that I wanted to be a Navy Chief one day and did not know that it would ever happen. I'm grateful to each and every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief who helped me along the way and who continues to help me along the way. To you I say thank you. I am grateful also to all of the junior Sailors that I've had the privilege to work with and who has allowed me to impart my knowledge to them so that they can be successful in their careers. I look forward to what the future will bring. Peace and blessing to everyone! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 07:51pm
From: ETC (sel) Bill Messinger
Duty Stations: CNFK, COMMSUBGRU7, NAVELSF, VP-46
Comments: Big thanks to BUC John Volk for his mentoring over the years. Also thank you to ATC Dwight Felty (VP-46, 1996-1999). None of this would have been possible without the guidance you gave me. Also would like to say hello to AVCM Eric Kinnaman.
Date: 07:42pm
From: EMC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Alex Antrim
Duty Stations: USS Nimitz, USS Bonhomme Richard, EXCOMDET FIVE
Comments: This has been one of the most unique and exciting moments in my life. I am infinitely grateful to ICCS Huber (ret), CWO2 Fetterhoff, and CMDCM Butler for the guidance, criticism, and support to get me here.
Date: 02:49pm
From: EMC(SS)(SEL) David Lawrence
Duty Stations: NOSC San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank BMCS(SW) Aubrey Lavitoria for giving me the guidance, mentorship, and opportunities that led to my selection for CPO
Date: 11:05pm
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) David McCain
Duty Stations: NOSC Omaha
Comments: I would like to thank MACS Keatts for all of his work for getting me to this point.
Date: 06:53pm
From: ISC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Kyle Sinclair
Duty Stations: EUCOM JAC, NSW SA-2, VP-9, CV-63
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their dedication and support throughout my Navy career. Also, to the mentors who have guided me to this point; my sincerest gratitude. Every Navy Chief worked extremely hard to get here, now it is time to work even harder to maintain the high standards of our mess. We won't let you down!
Date: 06:43pm
From: YNC(sel) Linda Meyer
Duty Stations: NOSC Tallahassee / SurgeMain Gulf Region
Comments: I am honored to be selected. I would not be where I am today if it were not for some great leadership, mentoring, and amazing Sailors I have had the privilege to work with. ETCM Tat Huen and ETCM Jim Long you both knew when and how to push me. Thank you. The Genuine Chief's Mess in Tallahassee, you all have taught me so many things. I will bring into this new chapter of my life little "checks and balances" from each of you. MMCS Hughes, I can only hope that the junior troops look up to me someday the way they look up to you. I do thank GOD above, for putting so many wonderful people in my life.
Date: 04:37pm
From: ISC (Sel) Michael Hood
Duty Stations: JICCENT 0470
Comments: Going through phase 2 CPO 365 at NOSC Houston. Was tasked to visit site and log in. Congratulations to everyone that made it! Hopefully come Sept 16, we all cross the finish line together!
Date: 04:24pm
From: ETC(SS)(SEL) Long Han
Duty Stations: USS Cheyenne, NOSC Houston
Comments: Thanks to the Genuine CPO Mess from NOSC Houston! Special thanks to STSCS Jayson Stiffler, ETC Alejandro Dinodelarosa and STSCM Merle Wise for training me over the years.
Date: 11:04am
From: MAC (SEL) Robb Shawe
Duty Stations: ECRC, Norfolk
Comments: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to God, as well as my family and friends for to all the FY16 CPO Selectees. In addition, as Chief Petty Officers, one of our goals is to continue our deckplate leadership, which is to guide others without force into a direction or decision that leaves them still feeling empowered and accomplished.
Date: 02:17am
From: PSC(SW)(SEL) Andres Fortolis
Duty Stations: USS DEFENDER (MCM-2), MEPS AMARILLO/NRD DALLAS, USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN-77), NOSC WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, NOSC PHOENIX
Comments: I am very grateful to have been given this once in a lifetime opportunity! However, I could not have done this without all of the great Leaders, my fellow Shipmates that I have worked with in both past and present. Last but not least I want to thank my wife and kids for all the love and support they give me.
Date: 01:19am
From: CMC (Sel) (SCW) David Roush
Duty Stations: USS Compte De Grasse (DD 974), USS Missouri (BB 63), NOSC Tucson, NMCB-17, CBMU-303, and NMCB-14
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. The long journey has come at a great sacrifice to my wife, children, and family. No matter the cost, they were always supportive. My fellow Sailors deserve thanks for motivating me to do the best job possible. And thanks to all the Chiefs. Some were role models of the perfect leader, some guided me on the path to this day, and some made sure I was recognized as having potential to be of service to the greatest group in the world.
Date: 12:48am
From: STSC(sel) Nathanael Scott
Duty Stations: NOSC Tucson
Comments: Thank you to all of the genuines at NOSC Tucson and NOSC Phoenix for their continued training of class 122!
Date: 12:18am
From: FCC(SW)(Sel) Christopher Chavez
Duty Stations: USS Shiloh(CG67), WSMR, NOSC Phoenix, NOSC Tucson, NR C3F JFMCC Det Phoenix
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who took the time to get me here. Some lessons have been harder to learn than others. Your time was not waisted. My heart goes out to those who turned away and will not go through the process. The journey is just beginning and I am looking forward to it.
Date: 12:17am
From: HMC(FMF)(sel) Sarah M. Moore
Duty Stations: 4th Medical BN, NOSC Tucson AZ Det-1
Comments: I am so proud of ALL of us.. This journey is going to be difficult but we can do it! I am thankful for the mentors that have helped guide me through my career. I will continue to expand upon and share this gained knowledge with my brothers, sisters and sailors.
Date: 12:03am
From: MAC(Sel) Sharlene Reis
Duty Stations: NOSC Tucson
Comments: I am honored to have been selected. I owe gratitude to all the Chiefs who have helped me to get here and I am excited for the opportunity to pay it forward!!
Date: 12:02am
From: HMC(EXW/FMF)(Sel) Ryan Walter
Duty Stations: OHSU SD Det G
Comments: There have been a lot of people who have supported and followed me to this point and this accomplishment is not mine alone. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and helped me develop into who I am today, especially my wife Katy and my boys Noah and Andrew. I love you to the moon and back. HMC(EXW/FMF)(Sel) Walter, Ryan P
Date: 12:00am
From: ABFC(AW/SW)(SEL) Hector P. Mariano
Duty Stations: CNIC FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE DET B 87034
Comments: I would like to Thank God first of all for giving me this blessing. I thank my family and friend for their support. I thank my unit for their hard work that led me to this stage. I would also like to thank my Chiefs for all the mentoring, the knowledge, guidance and preparation to be a future Chief. v/r ABFC(AW/SW)(Sel)Mariano, H.
Date: 08:56pm
From: BMC(Sel) Robert Norton
Duty Stations: NOSC Syracuse
Comments: Congrat's to all the selects out there. Please share your experiences so far.
Date: 04:27pm
From: HMC(FMF/SW)(SEL) Tyber Cheever
Duty Stations: EMF Camp Pendleton Detachment D,
Comments: I would like to thank all of my sailors in my detachment, for if not for them I would not be here today. I am honored and extremely grateful to be selected.
Date: 03:45pm
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Marc Simmons
Duty Stations: USS Nassau/ACU-4/USS Iwo Jima
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who supported me along the way especially the junior guys within Deck Department! This accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of my family friends and loved ones. It is a direct reflection of great oversight from such great leaders. Boatswain's Mate!
Date: 07:30am
From: HTC ( SW ) ( SEL ) David Birkey
Duty Stations: USS Supply (AOE6 ), USS Arctic ( AOE8 ), USS Obannon ( DD987 ), SERMC, VP-5, Surgemain Lehigh Valley
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Extremely Most Genuine Master Chiefs, Most Genuine Senior Chiefs and Genuine Chiefs whom I have had the great honor to serve with during my career. Special thanks to Extremely Most Genuine FCCM (SW) Peterson, BMCM (SW/AW) Alcott and DCCM (SW) Wrobel. Their guidance and leadership have inspired so many. I am humbled by this journey.
Date: 11:52pm
From: MMC(EXW) (Sel) Michael Rosenberg
Duty Stations: NCHB8, NOSC Lehigh Valley
Comments: I'm very humbled to have been selected. I want to thank all the sailors who made this selection possible. I want to thank all the Chiefs in Lehigh Valley and NCHB8, past and present, who helped to get me this far and will help to get me across the finish line.
Date: 07:44pm
From: AWFC (AW) (sel) Kenneth Atwood
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana
Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful wife Melissa and my three children first and foremost for their support, love, and understanding, and then VR-56 Sailors for being so good to me! I am honored to have been selected!
Date: 06:28pm
From: HMC (Sel) Amanda Ball
Duty Stations: NAF Washington, NOSC Whidbey Island, COMNAVCRUITCOM Millington TN, and NOSC San Antonio
Comments: Very humbled to be selected.
Date: 10:20am
From: BMC(SEL)(SW/EXW) Gerald Benton
Duty Stations: USS John L. Hall(FFG 32) MSRON 5, NAS Fort Worth, USS Oscar Austin(ddg 79)
Comments: I've come a long way and would like to thank my wife, kids, family, friends, shipmates and all the Chiefs past and present that took the time to mentor me and get me to this point in my career. I'm honored and privileged and can't wait to join the mess and give back to the ones that will take the watch.
Date: 08:35am
From: LSC (EXW/SW) (sel) Raymond Downs
Duty Stations: N4 Camp Lemonnier
Comments: Honored to be entering the "hallowed halls" of the CPO mess. Many people have made this possible and I hope to return that opportunity to my junior sailors.
Date: 09:49pm
From: ISC(Sel) Chris Mitchell
Duty Stations: STRATCOM INTEL Phoenix
Comments: I am honored to to be given the privilege of this opportunity. I look forward to the road ahead and receiving the knowledge and wisdom of the finest collection of leaders on the world.
Date: 01:50pm
From: AMC(AW)(sel) George Cobble
Duty Stations: VR-56, NOSC Detroit,VR58
Comments: I would to thank the sailors and chiefs of VR56. It is because of there hard work that I'm able to be in this position. Thanks to my wife and boys, they are the ones who have had to sacrifice so much to over the last 15 years.
Date: 12:19am
From: ENC(SW/AW) (sel) Brian McDonald
Duty Stations: Surgemain NOSC Battle Creek
Comments: I would like to take this time to say thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs for providing me with guidance and knowledge to help me accomplish my goals.
Date: 11:49pm
From: MNC(sel) Timothy Engemann
Duty Stations: OSU 1359 NOSC Battle Creek, MI
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs I have had the opportunity to serve under! I am truly honored and I could not have been selected without your commitment and dedication. I look forward to working with you all!
Date: 11:40pm
From: ISC (SEL) Shawn Meyer
Duty Stations: EOCOM JAC 0592
Comments: "I look forward to honor all Chiefs, past, present, and future by continuing in the long line of Navy heritage and traditions."
Date: 05:02pm
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Frankie Steven Byerly II
Duty Stations: VR-56 NAS Oceana
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife and kids for their sacrifice and patience through my Navy career so far. I would also like to thank the Chiefs mess from VR-46 and VR-56 for their guidance. I consider it honor just to be selected.
Date: 05:49am
From: MAC(Sel) Desmon Calliste
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight
Comments: "The journey has just begun to seek knowledge that improves sailors' quality of life"
Date: 12:01am
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) Elizabeth Huot
Duty Stations: SurgeMain National from NOSC Manchester
Comments: To the Most Honorable Chief Wagner, I realize the season has just started but I want to thank you in advance for the support you are giving. I know I'm going to be A LOT to handle and I just hope that one day I'll be able to repay you!! Very Respectfully
Date: 10:23pm
From: ENC (AW)(SEL) Joseph Edward Boggs
Duty Stations: USS Guam, NOSC Detroit
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my family. I am second generation Navy following my father who was also an Engineman. He ultimately taught me how to become a man. My family has always been a big Navy supporter. My wife and kids have done a great job keeping things together in my absences and they have played a great deal in molding my character. I would also like to say thank you to those who have gone before both enlisted and commissioned. They have provided me with some of the best knowledge and training I could ever ask for. Together everyone who I have encountered in my career both good and bad has helped me to get were I am today. Thank You!
Date: 09:01pm
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Joshua S. Huang
Duty Stations: Fleet Ordnance Support Detachment Seal Beach
Comments: Words cannot express how honored I am to be able to join the ranks of the Chiefs. Had it not been for the Chiefs before me that taught me and challenged me to be better, I would not be where I am today, and to them I offer my deepest gratitude.
Date: 05:39pm
From: ISC (sel) Collin McPeak
Duty Stations: EUCOM, DIA, NAVCENT
Comments: Like all other selectees, I could not have reached this point on my own, and I would like to thank Master Chief Dillard, Senior Chief Savoie, Chief Warrant Officer Taylor, ENS Dumas, and ENS Jones, for all of your guidance and advice over the course of my career.
Date: 03:50pm
From: AWFC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Barry Kohlmann
Duty Stations: VR58, VS22
Comments: Truly humbled and honored to be selected. Thank you to the Sailors and the Chiefs of VR58 for giving me the opportunity to prove I am worthy of holding the title, Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 01:22pm
From: LSC(EXW)(Sel) Helen (Sandy) Willis
Duty Stations: NOSC Tallahassee, cross assigned NR NATO ACT DET NORFOLK
Comments: First off, I am extremely humbled and grateful to be included in this years CPO Selects. I have so far to go in hopes of being a great Chief one day, but so excited to be on this path. I have been very fortunate to work for some awesome Genuine Chiefs along the way and their tutelage and mentorship has meant so much to me. Shout out to MCC Gallagher, LSCS(SCW/EXW) Vinson, ITCS(Ret.) Rodes, ITCS(SW/IDW)(Ret.) Walsh, and LSCS Taly. Thank you so much for believing in me. I will strive not to let you down.
Date: 11:03am
From: ITC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Nicholas Joel Finstad
Duty Stations: USS Inchon, NCMRS Encino CA, MHC Crew Force, USS Rodney M Davis, JPAC IA, CNRFC, COMUSNAVCENT IA, USS Iwo Jima, currently TAD to CNRFC for season then transfering to CRF TWO TEU.
Comments: Most Honorable and Exalted Master Chief Beverly, I request permission to enter the hallowed halls of the Goat Locker CPO Mess. So many people to thank, I want to start with all of the Sailors who I have served with. They are the reason I was selected! I want to also thank my mentor ITC Matthew Mattera, without you brother I wouldn't be sitting here today as a Selectee. Your guidance and stern hand steered the course of my career! ETCS Hartless, LCDR Uncapher, ITCS Vesco, LT Bannon, ITCS Whittington, ITCM (RET) Crawford, ITC Pete Walker, LSCM Ball, ITCM Lealie, ICC Barfield, FCC Carlin, CMDCM Mullinax, you all have impacted me and guided me, and shown me what it takes to be where I am today! I thank all of you for everything you have done to me. YNC Joseph Thomas, my best friend since we were kids, you have been an inspiration for me from day one of my Navy career. I love you brother and cant wait till September 16th when you pin me. To my father Randy Finstad, you have been my biggest fan and supporter. You have raised me to be the man I am today, I am my fathers son! Nobody has had more impact on my life than you! To my son Ryan Finstad, my success is a reflection of my love for you. Everything I do in this life is to support you and provide for you the best life I possibly can. You are my motivation to wake up everyday, tie up my boots, and be the best Sailor that I can be. There are so many to thank, and if I missed anybody I am sorry. I thank all that have impacted my life and career. Very Respectfully, ITC(SW/IDW/AW)(SEL) Nicholas Joel Finstad
Date: 08:48am
From: ISC (Sel) Andrew J. Hain
Duty Stations: DIAHQ 0797 Rome, NY
Comments: I want to thank Chief Clark, Senior Chief Yatteau, Chief Kozlowski, and Chief Orcutt. I also want to thank all the other Chiefs I have had the honor to work with over my career too numerous to list them all! Also, thank you to all my crew members whose hard work and dedication to duty inspired me to better myself as well.
Date: 01:57am
From: ETC(Sel) Bryan Stephens
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT, NCTAMS PAC, USPACOM, NR COMSUBPAC 119, NR SPAWAR 119
Comments: I feel great pride and gratitude to have been selected to join the Chiefs mess. I would like to express my gratitude to all the genuine Chiefs, Senior Chief's, and Master Chief's who have guided me to this point. I would especially like to think all the great members of the SPAWAR Reserve CPO mess who pushed me, guided me, and re-energized in my journey to become a better leader that led to this point. I am humbled by this honor and will do my absolute best to return the faith that you have shown me and the duty that has been bestowed upon me.
Date: 08:34pm
From: BMC(SW/AW)(sel) Juventino Lebron Jr.
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA LHD7, Mayport Harbor Operations, Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 11
Comments: I want to thank God and the Mess he looks after, board members and most of all all the junior sailors that put so much effort for me throughout my Navy Career that has me in this prestige opportunity. I want to thank my Mentors: Master Chief Bill Smalts, Douglas Ausberry, Travis Arrington, Carlos Prothro, BOSN George, Chief Andrew Tinsley (Ret.) DKC Jose Negron(ret). Its the greatest Honor and Privilege. What a blessing! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!! Very Respectfully, BMC(SW/AW)(sel) Juventino "Tino" Lebron Jr.
Date: 08:24pm
From: BUC(SCW/EXW) (Sel) Robert May
Duty Stations: NAVFAC CEU, CPPD SE, NMCB 17
Comments: Most Honorable Genuine Master Chiefs, More Honorable Genuine Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Genuine Chiefs, I am truly honored and humbled to be entering in the 122 class of selectees. The brother and sisterhood that this group has formed over those years is one of the most coveted and sacred groups that one has the privilege of joining. Thank you to the Chiefs Mess at CPPD SE. You have helped me over this obstacle.
Date: 05:33pm
From: ISC(Sel) (EXW/SW/AW) Miranda Coyne
Duty Stations: NCIS 2794
Comments: Thank you to ISCS (RET) Wilson and ITCS Varela for everything you have done to assist me along the way to being selected for Chief.
Date: 01:38pm
From: BUC(SCW/FMF)(Sel) Gary A. Ondrej
Duty Stations: NMCB 22 Det 0522
Comments: I am honored to have been selected to join the chief’s mess. I'm grateful for all the help I've had along the way to get to this point in my Navy career. This wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the chief’s and sailors that crossed my path.
Date: 07:21pm
From: CTIC (IDW/SCW/AW/NAC) (SEL) Jennifer Sizemore
Duty Stations: NR NIOC Texas
Comments: Words cannot adequately express my gratitude to the leadership of NR NIOC Texas for making my selection to Chief possible through their recognition, guidance, and support. I am so thankful to be in the position that I am now, and I vow that I will do everything in my power to live up to the title of Chief and to carry on the ideals, values, responsibilities, and traditions that come with this title not only throughout the Chief season but also throughout the rest of my Navy career and to pass them on to those that will follow.
Date: 12:13pm
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Chad Weuste
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
Comments: Most Exalted Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs and Honorable Chiefs, Pleased to recognize More Honorable Senior Chief Glasgow and Honorable Chief Carter who had influenced my career, leadership, training and mentoring within SurgeMain. Very Respectfully, ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Chad Weuste
Date: 03:43am
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Aric Schwab
Duty Stations: EMF Great Lakes ONE cross assigned to EMF Dallas ONE
Comments: I am honored and humbled on my selection. I would like to thank all the Chiefs that I have met in my career, but especially: HMC Somera, HMC Coleman, MMC Collins and HMC Hernandez. HMC Aleshire, thank you for setting a great example for me to emulate.
Date: 11:09pm
From: MNC (SEL) Chris Alford
Duty Stations: NR MOMAU 1, CTF-52, NMC EAD Unit Guam, US Customs Hotel
Comments: This selection would not be possible without the outstanding leadership I received from some of the worlds finest CPO's. Special thanks to MNC Derum, MNC Petro, MNC Robinson, MNCS Burrud, MNCS Peters, MNCM Venczel.
Date: 10:20pm
From: PSC(SEL) William C. Jones
Duty Stations: VR 62
Comments: I am so proud to have been selected and join the brotherhood and sisterhood of so many Great Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs... Past and Present!!!
Date: 10:04pm
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) Sara E. Williams
Duty Stations: VR-58
Comments: I am very thankful for everyone I've worked with and supported me. It is because of them that I made it this far. I am very humbled and grateful for this opportunity.
Date: 05:09pm
From: MNC (Sel) Jimmy Imoehl
Duty Stations: NOSC Madison
Comments: I am VERY humbled to begin the transition to this next phase of my career. It has only been possible due to the mentorship I have received from many outstanding Chiefs as well as the hard work of the sailors I have been fortunate enough to lead.
Date: 03:05pm
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) Alberto Beltran
Duty Stations: USS Ashland (LSD-48), USS Oak Hill (LSD-51)
Comments: Very excited to begin this new chapter of my life and naval career. Thanks to all those who believed in me and gave me strenght in the moments of darkness (most of them CPOs).
Date: 01:03pm
From: HMC (FMF/SW) (Sel) Eric Ancheta
Duty Stations: 3D Marines, 4th Force Recon, 23D Marines
Comments: When I joined the Navy I knew what I wanted to be... A Navy Corpsman. There has been no greater honor than to be called "Doc" by my Marines. I have proudly served beside my Devil Dogs on active duty and in the reserves. I am still processing my selection to Chief Petty Officer, but it is a huge honor being selected. I have had some great influences in my career thus far. Too many to name. I will say that the Chiefs on my last deployment had a big impact on my selection as well as my perception of a Chief Petty Officer. So to the Chiefs of SPMGTF- Africa Thank you! I still have a long way to go in my journey to be a good Chief, but I am in it for the long haul! Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 10:19am
From: LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Nicolas F. Tobin
Duty Stations: OSU 1336, VQ-1, CMO-10, VP-46, USS John F. Kennedy
Comments: First off thank you to everyone who I have served with, you helped me to get to this point! Without you I would never have made it. The following people especially stand out: SKC Titus, you taught me what a chief should be; SKC Button, you stood by me during some trying times, showing me the way; HTCS Lepine, you showed me how to be a better LPO; ENCS Beyer, I only hope I can live up to the example you set for me; and BMCS Danula, you took me under your wing and helped me tweak my career so I could finally be selected. No entry would be complete without mentioning a few of my peers who's hard work is the real reason I am where I am today. EO1 Beck, you are one of the best LPO's I have had the pleasure of working for, your time is coming friend. AM2 School, a ton of stuff that showed up on my eval was work that you completed. You are one of the hardest working people I have ever met. Keep up the good work. MA1 Luedke, you have been my right hand man over the last few years and without you keeping me sane I would not be here today. SK1 Turner, you were my first LPO and I still judge how well I am doing against the example you set.
Date: 12:00am
From: LSC(AW/EXW)(SEL) ADEYINKA AREMU
Duty Stations: VAW-77, FRCMA-NEW ORLEANS, 3RD NELR, MDL JRB FORT DIX, CTSW, FORT WORTH
Comments: This is indeed a dream come true. I am most grateful to all Chiefs and sailors who have helped me this far. I say a BIG THANK YOU!!!
Date: 08:57pm
From: OSC(sel) Mark Rulo
Duty Stations: NOSC St.Louis
Comments: Very humbled and fortunate to be selected.
Date: 12:06pm
From: SOC (SEL) Derrick Bly
Duty Stations: ST-17
Comments: Proud and honored to be a member of the Navy's finest!
Date: 10:20pm
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Sabrina Marie Miller
Duty Stations: NOSC New Castle DE cross assigned out of CRG-2
Comments: Thank you Master Chief Cain for all your time teaching me to become better in the Navy and out of the Navy. Thank you Chief Watson for believing and trusting me. Thank you Chief Tate for being tough but honest. Thank you Chief Storey for the hard lessons in communication. Thank you Chief Petty for allowing me to learn new skills under you. Thank you to every Chief who has served and who is serving for all your influence and showing me what it means to be a Chief in the Navy.
Date: 09:43pm
From: BMC(sel) Robert Norton
Duty Stations: syracuse ny
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow select's
Date: 05:26pm
From: ETC(EXW)(SEL) Asa Barkowski
Duty Stations: CSG9 FP DET 2
Comments: I am excited to go begin this phase of my career. Special thanks goes to the Chiefs that helped me these last few months.
Date: 05:15pm
From: MCC (sel) Kenneth Takada
Duty Stations: VF/VFA-154; Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific; Naval History and Heritage Command; NOSC Everett/NR Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
Comments: This selection would not have happened without the guidance and leadership I received from all the Genuine Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that I've been fortunate to have encountered in my career thus far. I hope that each of us in Class 122 will prove to the Mess and the world during this season that we will earn the right to call ourselves Chief Petty Officers and prove ourselves worthy of shouldering the awesome responsibility that we have to our Sailors and the Mess that comes with the new title.
Date: 12:23pm
From: SBC(SWCC/EXW/SW)(SEL) Matthew Espinoza
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 17, SEAL Team 18, SBT-12
Comments: I want to thank all of my Chiefs, the good and the bad. From all of the examples I can emulate what I need to be, a chief that drives success for the navy and also for the sailors entrusted to me. I want to specially thank my current leadership, SBCS Garner and SBC Sarantos for their specific guidance and direction that I needed to step up into the mess.
Date: 01:42am
From: HMC(Sel) Terran Knox
Duty Stations: EMF Dallas One
Comments: Thanks to HMCS Brewer and Adams and MACS Hinkle for giving me the push in the right direction.
Date: 12:03am
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Nicholas Mazmanian
Duty Stations: NAVSEAEXPDIVSUPU
Comments: I am very grateful for all the help, molding, and guidance I received along the way in my career in order to achieve this milestone. Many of those who helped me and mentored me had to do so in the most adverse conditions, suffering right there next to me. I pledge to carry on their teachings and influence to the best of my abilities.
Date: 10:13pm
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Hector J. Caraballo
Duty Stations: ETD-PAC, FLSW, VR-58, HS-75, RESERVES, VFA-37
Comments: I am humbled, and honored by my selection. I have to be thankful to so many people, past and present as there are many to list. I didn't get here alone. I have worked alongside some of the best Chiefs in the World. But I've also had outstanding Junior Sailors next to me, and a very patient Family. I want to thank all of you because you got me here.
Date: 05:56pm
From: SBC (SWCC/EXW/FMF) (SEL) Danny Cazares
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 18, SBU 18, SEAL Team 17, Det. San Diego, SBT 12
Comments: I would like to thank the leaders that have influenced me throughout my USMC and USN career. The LPOs that thought I showed potential and invested time in me when I was just wet behind the ears. And the Chiefs that helped teach me how to be a great and influential leader by example. I pray with my new duties and responsibilities I can take care of my guys as well as my Chiefs took care of me. Here's to starting the season! Cheers!
Date: 02:53pm
From: EAC(SCW)(Sel) Merritt F. Cropsey
Duty Stations: NMCB 27
Comments: I'm greatly for all the help I've had along the way to get to this point in my career. I'd like to thank the first Command Master Chief I worked for Command Master Chief Mims. He was very influential in the start of my naval career. The next person I'd like to thank is EAC Newman, he was my best technical advisor always pushing for me to learn more.
Date: 02:43pm
From: BMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Gabriel Brian Oswald
Duty Stations: CTF 56/CTG 56.3, 4th NELR, USS VICKSBURG CG-69,NRS TIFTON, USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY FFG-49
Comments: I am humbled and grateful for this honor. Thank you to all the Chiefs that I have served with, I have learned a great deal from each and everyone of you. Also, thank you to those Chiefs that have fallen, I appreciate you for looking out for us from up above. Last, thank you to All the retired Chiefs for building a stable platform for us all to sail on. To my fellow selectees, let the learning continue and embrace it all!
Date: 12:00pm
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) June Barfield
Duty Stations: BMU TWO, Little Creek Va
Comments: I am thankful to have been through all the trials and tribulations that got me to this point. A special thanks goes to YNC Debra Gethers, BMC Michelle Lang, HMC Jerald Poole, NCC Triston Thomas and LT Scott Evans for my most recent mentorship that played an integral part in my selection to Chief.
Date: 11:47am
From: YNC(EXW)(Sel) Derek Fleming
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron EIGHT, Naval Station Rota, Spain, Navy Operational Support Center Brunswick, Maine
Comments: I am extremely proud, humbled, and honored to have been selected to Chief – by far the proudest day of my career. I am forever thankful to all the genuine Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that taught me, challenged me, and believed in me. Most importantly, I do not want to forget all those junior Sailors that I had the pleasure of working with. Without the support of my family and shipmates, it would have been absolutely impossible for me to achieve this incredible milestone. Thank you to all.
Date: 10:39am
From: HMC (IDW) (SEL) Wale J Ologun
Duty Stations: MCRD, LRMC, NATO ROLE III, RTC
Comments: I am greatful to be selected, thanks to everyone who has supported and helped me grow along the way, and most important of all thank to all of my mentors and shipmates.
Date: 10:03am
From: LSC (SCW/SW) (sel) Brandi L. Bowers
Duty Stations: NMCB 27, USS Carl Vinson, FISC Norfolk, NMCB 133
Comments: I would like to start off by thanking my first Chief in the Navy SKC Quick, he made expectations clear and how the Chain of command should be used. LSC Skilbred was the second influential chief in my career, she taught me about sticking to your beliefs while maintaining respect for senior ranks even during disagreements. LSCM Ermitano taught me about the Navy family, sticking together, and looking out for your shipmates. LSCS Calma displayed dedication to his sailors through tasking and passing on knowledge, and training junior sailors to take your place. My first chief as a reservist ETC Delacruz, displayed devotion to his sailors with such care and true interest in personal development. I truly thank you for your intrusiveness during a hard period in my life. LSCS Acquilano took the time to explain how the reserves works and how sailors can get the most out of it. Constantly trying to pass on the knowledge gained through experience. These are just a few of the many positive influences I have gained from the chiefs mess. Thank you for your valuable time and devotion to your sailors.
Date: 10:37pm
From: LSC(SEL)(EXW) Kenneth Jasay
Duty Stations: NAVELSG NCHB-13
Comments: It is with great pride and honor that I enter my name to the CPO Selectee list. I am here due to the effort and recognition of the Chief's that have gone before me.
Date: 06:06pm
From: CTNC(IDW/AW)(SEL) William Sloan
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana, VA: VF-213, NOSC Roanoke, NIOC MD, NIOC Pens
Comments: I got to where I'm at because I worked hard and every command I've been a part of knew I'd get the job done. I greatly appreciate all the Most Exalted Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs that looked out for me along the way. I’ll do everything in my power to continue paying it forward.
Date: 01:38pm
From: ETC(sel)(SS) Patrick Timm
Duty Stations: CRS-10 B-1, NOSC Rock Island, NPTU-MTS626 Charleston, SC, USS Henry M. Jackson (Gold)
Comments: Genuine Master Chiefs, Genuine Senior Chiefs, and Genuine Chiefs, I am extremely honored by my selection to Chief Petty Officer. I would not be here without the support of the following Chiefs: MMC(SW/SS) Brian Osborn, MMC(SW/AW) Derek Meier, ETC(SW) John Mamola, MMC(SS/SW) Vance Gallup, ETC(SS) Scott Neudigate and the many more I have crossed paths with. I look forward to learning lots in the upcoming months. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE! V/r ETC(sel)(SS)Patrick Timm
Date: 10:28pm
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) April Slaughter
Duty Stations: CRS-11, OCNR, CFLSW, VR-53, NOSC WILLOW GROVE
Comments: I would first like to thank all the Master chiefs, Senior chiefs and Chiefs who have gone before me and paved the way. I would also like to personally thank CMDCM John Cordero for giving me something no one has ever given me when I was a YN2 and that was a second chance he saw something in me that others didn't. Also my many mentors there are so many I can't name them all in fear of forgetting someone I love you all you never stopped believing in me and you molded and guided me to be able to successfully take your place when the time comes I hope to continue to make you proud.
Date: 09:18pm
From: YNC(Sel) Wayne Knowles
Duty Stations: CFLSW Ft Worth, TX / NOSC Richmond, VA / VFA-204 New Orleans, LA
Comments: Genuine Chiefs, Genuine Senior Chiefs, and Genuine Master Chiefs, I'm extremely humbled and honored by my selection for Chief. A big THANK YOU to AWFCS(NAC/AW) Barnhill and YNC(AW/SW) Melchior for being such great mentors over the years with wonderful guidance. They are the reason why I'm here. I look forward to even more guidance and knowledge as I endeavor in this life changing event. V/R YNC(Sel)
Date: 06:34pm
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Christopher Coffelt
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to all Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs that have helped me reach this amazing career milestone. It will be an honor to be part of your Mess.
Date: 04:22pm
From: AMC(AW) (Sel) Christopher Matthew Baumy
Duty Stations: HM-15 Corpus Christi, TX, FRC Willow Grove, PA, VFA-204 New Orleans, LA
Comments: Words can not express the desire I have had to make it this far in my career. It is humbling and I am honored to be selected to be a Chief Petty Officer. Many Chief's have provided individual guidance to assist and guide me along the way and I would not be here without them. I would like to personally thank AMCS Driver for his guidance and wisdom from day one since I have met you. AECS Slade I appreciate you taking the time to notice the struggles I have been through recently and taking the time to offer encouragement and guidance as well. AMC McDonald I appreciate you challenging me to be better and now I am learning why you did so. AMC Weiss I appreciate your assistance and agreeing to be my sponsor although we did not know each other until I reported. I want to also thank the FLSW Chief's mess for accepting me into your mess as a Selectee to start guiding me through the Selection process. I am once again honored to be selected and looking forward to what is to come.
Date: 04:10pm
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(sel) John David Shunk Jr
Duty Stations: NMCB 18 DET 2718
Comments: Most Honorable Genuine Master Chiefs, More Genuine Senior Chiefs, and Genuine Chiefs, I would be honored to thank the chiefs that have gone before me and guided my career through the years. EOC Ryan Wood(Ret), CMCS Burroughs(Ret), LSCM Haynes, QMCM Rozum, ENC Shoemaker, LSC Weaver, CMC Wallin, LSCM Davis, YNC Delong, EMC Williams, BUC Hollerand, EOC Parrington(Ret), UTC Carrol, CUCM Kroger(Ret), CUCM Van Gundy, EOCS Cunningham, and the countless others my memory fails me on.
Date: 12:43pm
From: ISC (SW/AW/EXW) (sel) Christian Morschett
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, ONI, JSOC, NCIS
Comments: I am both honored and humbled to have been accepted into the world's greatest fraternity. Can't wait for indoc to begin. Let the pain commence! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09:30am
From: ETC (SEL) Vernon Cash
Duty Stations: NOSC St Louis, USNS Indomitable TAGOS-7, NASJRB Willow Grove, USS Independence CV-62
Comments: I am honored to have been selected to join the chiefs mess. It is definitely in no small part due to the leadership of the honorable chiefs, more honorable senior chiefs, and most honorable master chiefs that I am here. A special thanks to YNCS Horton and QMCS Wright for their encouraging words and sound advice that made this possible. I would also like to thank my sailors for making my job easier.
Date: 03:31am
From: CTNC (SEL) Christopher Holland
Duty Stations: NOSC Omaha, NR STRATCOM Intel-Offutt
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected to join the Honorable ranks of the Chief Petty Officer’s Mess! It is truly an experience that is hard to put into words. However, the first words that DO come to mind are those of thanks and gratitude to the Most Exalted Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs of NOSC Omaha, NMCB-15, NIOC Texas, IDC Region Midwest, and NR STRATCOM Intel-Offutt! I want to say a special thank you to CTNCS Aligaen, ISCS Dufault, CTICS Haan, CTTCS Bott, and FCCS Cejka! All the hard work that they (and many others) put into me paid off! My goal and duty now is to pay that back into the careers of the Chief Selects of the future.
Date: 11:47pm
From: OSC(Sel) Michael Damon
Duty Stations: Yokosuka, DDG54, 7th Fleet Nale, FCG, NOSC Everett, NOSC Whidbey Island MTOC
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who had faith in me to serve in a capacity that led to my selection. I hope I can continue to motivate and improve sailors to perform their best for god and country.
Date: 11:35pm
From: NCC (SEL) LATONYA ROBINSON
Duty Stations: NRD PHOENIX
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be a Selectee of the 2016 CPO Mess. It has been a long time coming and I thank God for the opportunity. I would also like to Thank my family who stood beside me because they knew my dream. I would also like to Thank all of the amazing Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that I have had the honor of being a mentee of along the way. You have shown me the true meaning of "Ask the Chief". To my friends who always encouraged me when I didn't have it in myself to be encourage. Thank you NCC SEL Robinson
Date: 08:30pm
From: AWOC(NAC/AW) (sel) Phillip Lee Moss II
Duty Stations: NOSC Springfield, MTOC-J, VP-92
Comments: I have a lot of people to thank for molding me. ETC Neil and ITC Rosenau thanks for pushing me. ITC Hosmun thank you for the spoon feedings of common sense. AWOCS McCormack thanks for helping me to find my way. AWOC Littlefield thank you for the nudge of guidance that was much needed. AWO1 Diggs thank you for reminding me that I do not make chief my sailors will make me a chief. Chief Warrant Officer Cudnik (formerly ATC) thanks for being my first shop chief and leading me by example sir. OSC Walsh, OSC Smith, and ETC Sherrell thank you for driving home the point that not every job requires a hammer to kill a fly.
Date: 06:29pm
From: HMC (sel) Marchae Howard
Duty Stations: NH JAX DET O/NOSC Charleston, SC
Comments: I am very honored to be selected. I would like thank several Chiefs that helped shape me as a sailor throughout my career. Thank you Most Honorable Exalted Master Chief Naida, Most Honorable Senior Chief Gilgallon, Most Honorable Senior Chief Hoysock, Honorable Chief Moore, and Honorable Chief Boroff. Thank you for mentoring me and always being available.
Date: 03:47pm
From: YNC(EXW)(SEL) Jayna Sampson
Duty Stations: NR SPAWAR 407
Comments: Words cannot express how honored and humbled I am to have this opportunity to serve among the finest. I will strive for excellence in everything I do to make my brothers and sisters proud. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!
Date: 03:36pm
From: CSC(sel) Lori Harvey
Duty Stations: NOSC Buffalo, NOSC Charlotte
Comments: Words cannot express my thoughts at this point, I am humbled to be a selectee. I have to thank CSMC Nailon for all the wisdom and knowledge he bestowed upon me while deployed. Its not often we get to work in our rates, as most of you selectees already know, and I had the greatest experience. I don't want to leave anyone out, so I am not even going to begin to list the many other Chiefs, Senior and Master Chiefs who I aspire to follow. Thank you!
Date: 12:31pm
From: YNC (sel) Glendora Guillen
Duty Stations: NOSC Albuquerque
Comments: I want to thank HTCS Lussetto for pushing me. I know I've been a pain many times but you've had a big part in helping to mold me into a better Sailor and now I am here. I want to thank HTMC O'Leary for giving me good direction and guidance. I miss hearing you say, "We've got a hot potato!" And I also want to give PSC Crites a shout out. I don't think you know how much I've looked up to you and wanted to be just like you. And last, but not least, thank you BMC Arroyos. You've been a great encouragement and I thank you for keeping in touch with me and giving me good counsel and advice.
Date: 09:29am
From: HTC(sel) Joseph Michael Taflinger
Duty Stations: NOSC Toledo, Ohio
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Most Honorable Master chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs of NOSC Toledo. I would like to send a personal Thank you to More Honorable Senior Chief Covey, Honorable Chief Nason and Honorable Chief Neilson. With out your great leadership I couldn't of gotten to where I am today. Thanks for all that you do! HTC(sel) Joseph Taflinger
Date: 03:33am
From: YNC(EXW)(SEL) Victor L. Langston
Duty Stations: USPACOM
Comments: Words cannot express the honor of selection to CPO! A huge milestone that has been achieved with the privileged and support of my family, friends, and shipmates who helped me get to this point in my career. To my two favorite Senior Chief’s: YNCS Barr & YNCS Lang – They both keep me motivated and positive about making Chief. YNC Haverfield – His strong mentoring and guidance kept me aware that hard work, commitment, and going that extra mile will never go unnoticed. Be true to you rate. CDR Chip DeWalt – Inspirational person who helped me achieve my goals. YNC Wang – You laid the foundation and got me on the right track to recognition. Thank you all.
Date: 01:06am
From: NDC(SCW/DV/FMF)(SEL) Brad R. Miller
Duty Stations: NMCB ONE, Joint Forces Staff College, CBU-415, CBMU 202, UCT ONE, NDSTC, NOSC Chicago, NEDU
Comments: I give a lot of thanks to Master Chief Arn Stewart who showed me that its ok to want to physically harm people but that you can't, Chief Strantz who is my brother more so than a friend, mentor, or shipmate, Warrant Mike Johnson thank you for making me wait outside your room for hours in Oman for signatures i really do appreciate that knowledge sharing, Chief Eckroth who I would have worked for until I passed out and I did, Master Chief Timothy Menzie, Master Chief Jeff Moxley, Senior Chief Mike Nasso, Senior Chief Sang Park who is here to infiltrate America and sell info to North Korea, Master Chief Shane Jenkins, Senior Kerry Bridges I will keep you on the phone until you die we had some good conversations though and I probably owe this to you more than anyone Thank you, Chief Ragsdale Bailout baby, and last but not least Chief Brooks you put a lot of time into me, I know, I hope I can repay you some day, just not today......lol. Thank you for contributing
Date: 11:32pm
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Patrick Anthony Abiera
Duty Stations: NAVRESCEN CHICAGO, NPDB-3, VR-62, COMNAVRESFORCOM, RTC
Comments: I am truly humbuled to have been selected to distinguished rank of a Chief Petty Officer. I stand humbled, grateful, and still in shock. I would like to thank CMDCM Green, PSCM Barte, YNCM Dyer, PSCM Eutsey, AZCM Quinn, RPCS Roach, AOCS Mays, PSCS Moreno, AOC Escamilla, PSC English, NCC Arminita, YNC Moody, YNC Castro, YNC Palmer, PNC(Ret) Terry. I would also like to take time to thank all the petty officers and civilians those continued support made my job that much easier and also played a vital role in my ultimate selection to Chief. Thank you. V/R PSC(SEL) Patrick PatAbiera
Date: 11:31pm
From: NCC (Sel) Owen Z Johnson
Duty Stations: NRD San Antonio
Comments: I am grateful to make it to this point in my career. There are so many people that played apart. I don't want to say names because I don't want to forget anyone. I want to say thank you to all of those people that I have served with. God bless you all...
Date: 09:04pm
From: EMC (Sel) Michael Rill
Duty Stations: Expeditionary Maintenance Det G NOSC Chicago
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to be part of the best fraternity in the world. I look forward to joining the mess.
Date: 08:25pm
From: HMC(SEL) (FMF) James Utley
Duty Stations: NMCSD, 1st MARDIV, 4th MARDIV
Comments: I am honored to be selected, and would like to thank everyone that helped me along the way and made this possible.
Date: 06:22pm
From: OSC (Sel) Shelby Kopp
Duty Stations: USFF MAO Fort Dix
Comments: Genuine Master Chiefs, Genuine Senior Chiefs, and Genuine Chiefs, I am so excited to be here. It is definitely something I have been striving towards, and I have had a TON of helping hands along the way. I have lived by something my Grandfather said "Always remember the best time to make friends is before you need them." Looking forward to the coming weeks, This journey is our destiny. Window Lickin Good!! Navy Chief Navy Pride!!
Date: 06:07pm
From: QMC (Sel) Sarah R. Cline
Duty Stations: NOSC New Orleans
Comments: Excited to be starting this journey!
Date: 06:02pm
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Raymond L. Gregory
Duty Stations: Fleet Logistics Support Wing
Comments: It's very humbling to be apart of this. I'm so excited.
Date: 05:59pm
From: ASC(SEL) Casey Manwell
Duty Stations: AIMD FTW, AIMD Atlanta, NOSC Willow Grove, FRC WEST FT Worth
Comments: I am honored to have been selected into the worlds greatest Fraternity. Would love to have access after pinning.
Date: 05:55pm
From: ASC(sel) Brandon McCray
Duty Stations: FRC West Fort Worth
Comments: So very honored and grateful to be a part of this hallowed tradition.
Date: 04:11pm
From: DCC(EXW)(SEL) Paul A. Wilkins
Duty Stations: TEU FUELS UNIT
Comments: So very honored and grateful to be a part of this hallowed tradition.
Date: 03:21pm
From: CTNC (Sel) Jack Harvey
Duty Stations: NPC, JIATF South, Iraq
Comments: I'm honored by being selected to Chief Petty Officer. I’ve been given great opportunities in the Navy to grow and serve and I look forward to paying that forward. I'd like to thank everyone who made this possible by giving me great advice and assistance not limited to but including YNC Howard, CTTC Croarkin, CTMCS Roman, CTRCS Barnett, CTIC Johnson, CTNC Mausey and CTNC Keefover. I'd especially like to thank my wife Melanie for supporting me in my Naval career.
Date: 02:50pm
From: ETC(AW/FMF)(SEL) David Patrick Olson
Duty Stations: NavAirSysCom / MMO Det "A"
Comments: Selected and Proud HOOYAH
Date: 01:13pm
From: HMC (SEL) (SW) Moneke Burks
Duty Stations: NOSC Bessemer,AL, OHSU Naval Hospital Pensacola
Comments: So greatful for the honor of selection to CPO! This is a huge milestone in my life and if it wasn't for the Cheifs around me I would not have had this great opportunity. So excited for the next level.
Date: 12:02pm
From: ISC(SS/EXW/IDW)(SEL) Alistair Prewett
Duty Stations: SSN 761, NAVSUBSUPFAC NL, NAVELSG Customs Bn ROMEO, NR ONI 0397, VAW77, JSOC, NR JICCENT 0174, Current: USCENTCOM
Comments: Words cannot express how honored, privileged, and humbled I feel being inducted to ranks of the steel men who mentored, counseled, and lead me thus far. I promise to strive endlessly in the pursuit of guiding true and developing those charged to me. Specific thanks to the following for guidance and inspiration: MMC (SS) Shull, FTC (SS) Bergeron, FT2 (SS) Creasman, FTCM (SS) Propst, FTC (SS) Nelson, FTC (SS) Powe, FTC (SS) Boyd, MMCM (SS) Wooley, FTCM (SS) Somales, FTC (SS) McBee, FTC (SS) Williams, FTC (SS) Dolley, EMCM (SS) Humphries, FTC (SS) Burnham, ISC Boyd, YNCS Gorham, ISC (SW/AW/EXW/IDW) Hobbs. Last but not least, my jewel, Jen, and my loyal young warrior, Thorin.
Date: 10:19am
From: HMC(Sel) Magdalena Smith
Duty Stations: VR-53
Comments: I am honored and privileged to have been selected for the prestigious rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 01:35am
From: ENC (SEL) Alexander Dinkel
Duty Stations: ACU-1Det 1819
Comments: I humbly give thanks to all of those in my family, past and present, who were or are a guiding influence that allowed me to accomplish whatever I have been able, including Chief Petty Officer Select.Thanks to all my juniors, as well as, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that guided and mentored me through my career and without them I would not be writing this today.
Date: 12:11am
From: SHC(SCW)(SEL) Silvia Delgado
Duty Stations: EMF ONE DET L, NOSC CHICAGO
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has help me in one way, or another to accomplished one of my greatest goals. I feel honor and privilege to be part of the FY16 Chief Petty Officer Selectee. I am also aware that the induction will not be easy but also know that will be the most unique experiences in my life. After meeting the Chairs and the honorable, most honorable, and the most honorable and exalted chiefs from the Chiefs Mess made me feel special to be part of the team. I am looking forward to acquire more knowledge through this transition. V/R SHC(SCW)(SEL)
Date: 11:57pm
From: FCC (Sel) Miranda D. Owens
Duty Stations: NOSC Memphis
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs who have been that hand to push and guide me in the right direction.
Date: 11:39pm
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Kristen Trefren
Duty Stations: COMSUBGRU 9 FP DET 1/ NOSC Cheyenne
Comments: Being a selectee is one of the highest honors of my career. Being trained by an outstanding CPO Mess is the highest. I am excited to see how much I can learn personally and professionally during this season.
Date: 10:40pm
From: YNC (IDW)(Sel) Wilford Lundy
Duty Stations: EMF Great Lakes, APHIB, SUBLANT, EUCOM JAC, Task Group Trident
Comments: Thank you for providing me the space to introduce myself to the Mess. I am humbled to have been selected by the board for Chief Petty Officer. First and foremost I want thank the Honorable US Navy Chiefs that have gone before me, and defended our way of life in times of peace and war. I have been blessed by excellent Chiefs during my U.S. Naval career at home and on deployments, and will strive to carry on the proud tradition of taking care of Sailors, and making future Chiefs. I especially owe my success to the people that have worked for me, from an admin shop, to a watch tower in Afghanistan; Without them I wouldn’t be here, I could not do it alone. Special Thank you to ITC R Manning(retired) for introducing me to the Navy and helping me enlist. My mentor, LSC G. Nason, The Chief I ask. And of course my Wife and Daughter for their loving support.
Date: 09:54pm
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Kenneth G. Creech
Duty Stations: NOSC Raleigh, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank GOD for giving me the opportunity and the ability to make it this far in my Navy career. I am most appreciative of the guidance of all the members of the Chief's Mess that I have had the opportunity to serve with . Thank you all so very much!!!
Date: 09:52pm
From: HMC(Sel) Alaina Marie Halada
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command, USS Boxer, NBHC Corry Station, NBHC Gaeta Itlay
Comments: Grateful and humbled to have been selected for CPO. Thankful for the leadership from the mess that has allowed me to get to this point. Looking forward to the learning process and standing in the mess with my fellow brothers and sisters as a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 07:41pm
From: FCC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Desirae Lewis
Duty Stations: NOSC Chattanooga, ESG-7
Comments: I am so honored and thankful to be provided this opportunity of becoming a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer! I greatly appreciate all the advice and wisdom received!
Date: 07:33pm
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) Jason Richards
Duty Stations: NOSC Chattanooga
Comments: I am extremely grateful. I want to thank the Chiefs Mess for their knowledge and wisdom. I want to thank my family for their sacrifices so that I can work at being the best that I can be. I am thankful to be blessed with a great group of Sailors at OHSU Det. L. So many blessing to count this is very humbling. Congratulations to the Selectees! Good Luck and God Bless you all.
Date: 06:06pm
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) NaKeasha L. Garth
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM
Comments: Glory be given to HE Almighty. Being selected to become a Navy Chief is an honor. YNC Janette Ramos Chandler (Ret.) you were an ideal inspiration to my success and I thank you for being that strong female influence of power. Your guidance and voice will never be forgotten!
Date: 05:32pm
From: YNC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Sarita Lee
Duty Stations: USS PONCE AFSBI-15, NOSC Sacramento, COMNAVFOR Korea Det B, NMCB 18
Comments: Words escape me. I am so humbled and extremely grateful.
Date: 04:54pm
From: ITC (IDW/EXW) (SEL) Desiree K. Dukes
Duty Stations: NOSC Schenectady: NSA Saratoga, USW Det F; NMCRC Albany: JMAST LANT, MICFAC
Comments: I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be accepted by the Chief Petty Officer's Mess. I cannot express how thankful I feel for the honor and privilege that was bestowed upon me. I hope to make all of the Chiefs. Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who came before me proud, and prove myself worthy to join their ranks.
Date: 04:05pm
From: YNC (Sel) DeShannon Beaty
Duty Stations: NOSC Memphis
Comments: I want to thank LSCM Derrick Bond, CSC Yulonda Gatewood, ITC Chad Conner, YNC Leanne Lantz, Chief Sean Forbes, Chief Smiley and Chief King for helping me along the way.
Date: 01:12pm
From: ITC(SW/AW)(SEL) Terence Baird
Duty Stations: USS Harry S Truman, TSC Great Lakes, EUCOM J6, MTOC NOSC Chicago
Comments: I look forward to join the Chiefs' Mess of the Worlds Greatest Navy. It is an honor. I would like to extend thanks to all the Genuine Chiefs that have mentored and helped me come this far. So thank you.
Date: 12:39pm
From: HMC(sel) Megan Norris
Duty Stations: CTF56/CTG56.3--Bahrain, Parent Command Navy Cargo Battalion 13 Bessemer,Alabama
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs that I have had the Opportunity to work with and for throughout my Navy Career.
Date: 10:39am
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Georgina Bijarro
Duty Stations: USS NASSAU, USS BATAAN, NAVSTA NORFOLK PORT OPS, NOSC HOUSTON, NOSC CORPUS CHRISTI OSU
Comments: It is truly an Honor and a Privilege to be Selected to Chief. I will forever be grateful to the Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs and Honorable Chiefs that have mentored and guided me thus far through my Naval career. I am especially grateful to Most Honorable Master Chief Lara for always giving me words of advice and encouragement when I was an E-4 til now. She has shown me what it is to be a Chief in the United States Navy.
Date: 09:59am
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Aaron Webb
Duty Stations: USS PORT ROYAL(CG 73); Multi-National Forces Iraq - Strat Comm; MALS-24; NCHB-14 Air Cargo; Logistics Task Force - 5; NCHB-14 Surface BRAVO
Comments: What an honor and a privilege it is to be selected to become a Chief Petty Officer. Since day one of boot camp I was enamored with the respect given to Chiefs. I am extremely honored to become one of you. Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have helped to mold and shape me into the Sailor I am today. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for you all. You have my word that I will continue to carry the torch for the next generation of Sailors. Semper Fortis! LSC(EXW)(SEL) Webb
Date: 09:26am
From: LSC (SEL) Rachel Wells
Duty Stations: USFF MOC CHICAGO
Comments: I would like to thank those who have helped me reach this stage in my career. I am truly thankful to my mentor who said that I could do it even when I doubted myself.
Date: 09:19am
From: YNC(Sel) Mary Francis
Duty Stations: NATO
Comments: Recently notified made CHief select
Date: 09:03am
From: ISC (Sel) David Cox
Duty Stations: EUCOM JAC 0366
Comments: Excited to be embarking on the journey towards the Chiefs' Mess.
Date: 04:06am
From: SWC(SCW)(SEL) Britton J Wingfield
Duty Stations: NMCB 11/14 West Africa, ACB1 NOSC Phoenix. Formerly NMCB 17, NMCB 7, USS Cape Cod (AD43), and USS Proteus (AS19)
Comments: I'd like to thank all my shipmates who made this possible, all up and down the chain of command. It couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. There are far too many to list, but a few include CMCS(SCW) Rhoad, EOC(SCW) Lavra, SWC(SCW) Harsha, BUC(SCW) Izbrand, BUC(SCW) White, BUC(SCW) Archibald, CUCM(SCW) Morton, CUCM(SCW) Shaner, BUCS(SCW) Beatrice, BUC(SCW) Keteri, SWC(SCW) Campbell, UCCM(SCW) Hieb, BUC(SCW) Capozzi, BUCS(SCW) Allen, YNC(SCW) Clayton, and my fellow selectee EAC(SCW)(SEL) Godfrey. Thank you for the opportunity, and for this resource to help me succeed. Very Respectfully, SWC(SCW)(SEL) Britton Wingfield
Date: 01:22am
From: HMC(EXW/FMF/SCW) (SEL) Chris Lutton
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVENTEEN, NSWCEN, 4MD WPNS CO 2/2, CPEND DET E
Comments: I would like to thank EVERYONE who has guided me in the right direction and given me the opportunities in my carrer that have helped me achieve this honor. I would especially like to thank my wife and kids for supporting me in my Naval career.
Date: 11:45pm
From: HTC (SEL) Michael Finch
Duty Stations: USS Tarawa LHA-1, USS McKee AS-41, SSMD Point Loma, Suegemain Sacramento.
Comments: Thanks to all the Genuine Chiefs throughout my career that left their mark on my life. I would not be here today if not for your guidance. HTC Debord, HTC Palm, HTC Garrison, HTCM Curley, HTC Smith, HTCS Salway, NDCS Hunt,NCC Addison, MACM Lewandowski, EMCS Wieglenda.
Date: 11:25pm
From: BMC (SW) (Sel) Matthew Tyson
Duty Stations: Nosc Youngstown
Comments: Just signing the deck log, it will be nice to access the data log when I get Pinned. v/r BMC (SW) (sel) Tyson,Matthew
Date: 11:25pm
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Shane Blair
Duty Stations: NOSC OMAHA, NMCB 15, NMCB 17, NMCB14
Comments: I would like to thank all past and present Honorable Chiefs, Most Honorable Seinior Chiefs, and Most Exalted Master Chiefs for taking the time to mentor me and guide me throughout my career. Without your guidance I would not be where I am at today.
Date: 11:02pm
From: CTRC(IDW)(SEL) Adam Powell
Duty Stations: KRSOC Hawaii; NIOC Georgia; NAVCENT Bahrain; CIDD Goodfellow; NOSC Omaha
Comments: I feel very honored to have been selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer! It has been a long road and I am very excited for what the future holds. I will continue to take care of my Sailors always. I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that have helped me get to this point in my career. Whether they helped me with someone small or great, every bit of information and guidance has helped me in one way or another.
Date: 10:55pm
From: ENC (SEL) Warlito D. Roque
Duty Stations: Assault Craft Unit One, NAB Coronado
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Marilyn and my 4 children ( Anna Krista, Krista Mae, Krista Rei and Christian Joshua) for the love, support and understanding while serving in the United States Navy. I would like to thank my retired Navy mentors: MDV Jimmy John Johnson, MDV Dick Schlenkermann, MDV Scott Heinemann, HTCS James Dunagan for the wisdom and guidance. I would like to thank all the sailors I served and interacted with to which valuable life lessons and experiences I learned. Without all of you, I am nobody. You are the reasons why I would eventually reach the prestigious level called Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy.
Date: 10:29pm
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Michael Billings
Duty Stations: NOSC Augusta
Comments: I am truly honored and thankful to be selected for MAC and to become part of such a great and unique organization. I know my selection was do the mentorship I received from MACS McGillis, MACS Hunter, MACS Nolen, ITC Reynolds and MAC Thompson as well as the hard work and dedication of my junior Sailors. I would not be here without them.
Date: 09:21pm
From: ITC(IDW/SW)(SEL) Gabriel Acosta
Duty Stations: USS Chosin CG-65; NOSC Tucson - JMAST; COMUSNAVCENT; NOSC Chicago - OSU 1326; EUCOM JAC 0366
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer! This is truly one of the greatest milestones in my military and civilian career. I'm forever grateful to every Chief that I have crossed paths in my career and have helped me reached this most memorable achievement. Looking forward to the upcoming transition! -NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 06:52pm
From: FCC(EXW) (SEL) Tracy Daniel White
Duty Stations: NOSC TULSA
Comments: I would like to thank the Honorable, More, and Most Honorable Chief Petty Officers. That I have had the privilege of serving under through out my navy carrier. I would like to thank all of the Sailors that I have served with. I have learned so much from everyone. I would like to thank my family for being there through all the ups and downs. For there support in keeping me going.
Date: 01:48pm
From: BMC(EXW)(SEL) David Shaklee
Duty Stations: NCHB-14
Comments: I would like to take this moment to say thank you to all the present chiefs along with those of the past, whom have helped and guided me thru my career. Without the chiefs guidance I would not be where I am today. V/R BMC Shaklee (EXW)(SEL)
Date: 01:08pm
From: EMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Brian Atkinson
Duty Stations: USS Maine SSBN-741 (Blue); USS Kearsarge LHD-3; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; NR MSRON 8; NR NSA Souda Bay 0197
Comments: “… And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: ‘I served in the United States Navy.’” - President John F. Kennedy, 1 August 1963, address to the United States Naval Academy It is truly the honor of my life to have been selected to become part of the most unique group of leaders in the armed forces of the United States. I have been privileged to have the support of my family, my friends, and my shipmates, all who helped me get to this point in my career. My decision to join the Navy is directly relatable to my grandfather, ADCS Randolph L. Payne, who served in the Navy Reserve for 38 years. He died 10 years ago in a car accident, and it makes me sad to know that he would have been so proud of me for this accomplishment, and would have happily pinned my Anchors on when the time came. The leaders and shipmates I need to thank come from many different rates and duty stations. LT Dean Alexa (prior Damage Controlman), CWO4 Wayne Carmen (former EMCS (SW)), EMCS Deryck Springer, MMC Michael Penkrot, and LSCS (SS) Robert Grube all gave me phenomenal examples to emulate. MM2 Nate Gregory, EM2 Thane Garton, now-PSC Deanna Hardisky (I knew her as a SN/PS3/PS2), and EM2 Chris Baughman were my friends who helped me keep my head on straight and keep doing the right thing. Without all of them, I would not be here today. Thank you all. I will justify your faith in me.
Date: 11:40am
From: ETC (SW) (SEL) William Elgy Masaitis
Duty Stations: NOSC Little Rock, NOSC Jacksonville, NOSC Tallahassee, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my shipmates I have had the pleasure to work with over the years. It is your dedication and drive that has allowed me to get to this point. I would also like to thank my Aunt, Honorable Chief (retired) Natalia Masaitis. She will be turning 99 on July 25th 2015. She has been an inspiration not only to me, but to the whole family as well.
Date: 08:54am
From: ISC (IDW) (SEL) Christopher Shea
Duty Stations: Great Lakes ACU-1; EUCOM JAC 0366 IL; JAC Molesworth, UK; Balad, Iraq; NIFC, Molesworth, UK; AFRICOM, Molesworth, UK; HMS Dragon, UK
Comments: When I joined the Navy Reserves in 1999. I didn't think I'd make it through boot camp let alone 16 years and Selection for Chief! I owe thanks for support, encouragement, training, and example to so many Chiefs! Included but not exclusive are the following: BMCS Jerry Allhands ENC Craig Benner GMC Jon Burrow YNC Deborah Miller ISC Kyna Simpson ISC Benjamin Hymes ISC Watende Favors ISC Bryan Forbes Chief 1st Sergeant Louis Barlalong ISCM Michael McKay ISC Randall Topping This list needs updating regularly!
Date: 02:13am
From: ADC(SEL)(AW) James Christopher Anderson
Duty Stations: : VFA-122, VR-52, VFC-12, VFA-2
Comments: I am truly honored and blessed to be selected and become a part of such legacy! Thank you to all that have led me to this point in my life. I know I have much to learn but I am ready and accept the challenges that lay ahead.
Date: 01:55am
From: YNC(EXW) (SEL) Jed W. Bowers
Duty Stations: USPACOM Det. 101, NOSC Tulsa
Comments: I am very humbled by my selection for Chief Petty Officer Selectee for this season. I want thank Honorable Chiefs LSC Juarez, YNC Capparello, ITC Treloar, OSC Maylen, and YNC Martinez for their leadership, mentorship, and friendship. In addition, I credit my inspiration and motivation to Most Honorable Master Chiefs HTCM McLaughlin (Ret), OSCM Seabourn (Ret), HTCM Dobbins (Ret), CMCM deGraffenreid (Ret), ETCM Baucom (Ret), OSCM Freeland (Ret), HTCM Mapes, STGCM Pilcher, GMCM VanSchyver (Ret), More Honorable Senior Chiefs LSCS Lake, YNCS Barr, YNCS Lang, HTCS Gombar (Ret), HMCS Lacey, MACS Grote, BMCS Vining, as well as Honorable Chiefs ETC Jones (Ret), ETC Caney (Ret), CEC Serna (Ret), YNC Gillis (Ret), HTC Lake, OSC McDougal (Ret), SKC McDougal (Ret), HTC Morris, CTNC Little, LSC Soltow, YNC Haverfield, ITC Wong, LSC Huntsman, BMC Booker, ETC Woodin, BMC Ford, CMC Glock, MAC Koontz, and MAC Resendez.
Date: 12:45am
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Billini Watson Benoit
Duty Stations: 4th Medical Battalion Det 4 Miami
Comments: It is more than an honor to have been selected to join one of the finest organizations ever. I know full well that I could not have done it without every single Chief that has been present in my life. Every single one, although I may not have realized it at the time, was influential in me making it to the level of my Naval career. I want to also thank all past and present Chiefs that have paved the way so that people like me could have the opportunity to reach this level of achievement.
Date: 11:21pm
From: HMC (SEL) Evelyn Perez Bolden
Duty Stations: STU FMSS CAMP LEJEUNE (65987), NOSC NEW LONDON (61866), NOSC QUINCY, NOSC NEW ORLEANS, HSO JAX, AND NOSC GREAT LAKES
Comments: I'd like to pay homage to those that have guided me throughout my years. I have been privilieged to have mentors that provided me with exceptional knowledge and guidance that has bought me this far and will continue with me on my journey. Special thanks to: PSCM Anton Barte', HMCM Eric Cousin, HMCS Jeramy Henson, HMC Ornella Buccino-Jones, EMCM Kevin Ray, YNC Jennifer Squires, LSC Carpenter, LSCM Emiel Barrett, HMC Robert Pieklo, HMCS Damario Payton, Master Chief Les Burl (Ret.), DTCS Wanda Archer (Ret.), HMC Eddie Fitzpatrick (Ret.), HMC Rachel Horton, YNC Miller Shield, HMC Leticia Rodriguez, PSC Jackeline Rawls, HMCS Andrew, MMCS Curl, YNC Darlene Clark, HMC Tomasine Jordan, LTJG formerly HMC Joe Turner, HMC Tremaine Luster, PSC Brian Tomlinson, Chief Eric Stone (Ret.), YNC Gyoker, HMC Kevin Holt (Ret.), HTC Jonathan Willingham, MAC Jeffrey Segar, MAC Jose Flores, MMCS Richard Hansen, CMC Bill Albano, MCC Bill Clark, PSC Laura Bower, ETC Joshua Leaf, UTCM Sederback, MAC Smith, HMC Lynn Homerston, HMC Monica Sions and HMC David Smith. I am honored and privileged to have been selected for the prestigious rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 10:45pm
From: HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Daniel Gunn
Duty Stations: NNMC Bethesda, NHRR, USS BOXER LHD4, EMF Dallas One
Comments: I am very proud and thankful to be selected for HMC! I want to thank all of the Most Honorable Master Chief's, More Honorable Senior Chief's, and Honorable Chief's who helped me to achieve this great, once in a lifetime accomplishment.
Date: 06:13pm
From: PSC(SEL) MICHAEL HOFFMAN
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVENTEEN
Comments: Congratulations to all of the selectees.
Date: 05:06pm
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Sean McKenzie
Duty Stations: USS John F. Kennedy, USS John L. Hall, NOSC Toledo, USS Simpson (current)
Comments: Just want to thank a few people real quick. Master Chief Dion Beauchamp, for making me understand 8 years ago that what I do in this great Navy is bigger than me. EMC (ret.) Dennis Kiser, for taking me under your wing to show an old CS how to be an engineer. Senior Chief Jerry Dotson, for always believing in me knowing that this day would come. And last but certainly not least, my amazing support group comprised mainly of my family but also a solid group of friends. They have stuck it out with me through every bump and turn in the road.
Date: 05:06pm
From: ITC(AW)(sel) Bryan Keith McIntyre
Duty Stations: NOSC Indianapolis
Comments: I'm a new selectee and looking forward to completing the Phase two of my CPO365 training.
Date: 04:51pm
From: HMC(SEL) Jose M Piamonte
Duty Stations: NAVREG SW RCC
Comments: I am truly honored and thankful to be selected to become a part of such a great unique organization but I know I cannot achieve this milestone without our LORD GOD permission, because I believe everything happens for a reason. Second I would like to thank all my past and present superiors and mentors (too many to mention names) for all the guidance and support you had always given me, starting from USS Curts (FFG 38), NOSC PT Mugu, NOSC San Diego, NRSW RCC and Claude H. Morrison Mason Lodge. And lastly but not the least, I would like to thank my family (my wife, daughters and sons) who is always there with me to support of my navy career, without your endless support and understanding I would not make it here on where I am now.
Date: 04:22pm
From: LSC(SW/SCW) (SEL) Rodney Perdue
Duty Stations: CNRFC, USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG29), NMCB 14, USS Simpson (FFG 56)
Comments: There are too many Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs I have had the pleasure of working with over the years to list, they know who they are and mean a great deal to me. I am very humble for this opportunity. Thank you.
Date: 03:45pm
From: MAC(Sel) Nicolas Hernandez
Duty Stations: NOSC WPB
Comments: Congrats fellow Selectees!
Date: 03:41pm
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Matthew Center
Duty Stations: CRS-8; Charlie Co. Subase New London CT
Comments: So many people have helped me along the way, but I would like to specifically give thanks to the following who have had the largest impact on my life and career: EMCM Ray, AMCS Babstock, MACS Cox, BMCS Weaver, QMCS Pickett, MAC Beaulieu, MMC Wysopal, and YNC Squires,
Date: 03:36pm
From: LSC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Christopher Byrd
Duty Stations: NAF Washington, VFC-12, USS BOONE FFG 28, NOSC Greenville, CRS-2, NOSC Columbia
Comments: I would like to thank all my SHIPMATES up and down the chain through out my career, they have all helped me and molded me into the leader I am today.
Date: 03:07pm
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Alexis Lapera
Duty Stations: USS SIMPSON(FFG 56), JBPHH, USS BLUE RIDGE
Comments: First off i would like to say that it is an Honor and I'm Proud to be selected and to be able to join the mess. I've had a lot of changes in my life over the past few years and it was the Chiefs mess on board the USS Simpson and especially the Engineers that saw it in me to push me past my limits and comfort zone. They're a lot of people who help mentor me over my career, Whether it was in the past when i was a CS or now. You all know who you are and i thank you! Words can't explain how truly grateful i am. You have gave me a chance and that's all one can ask for. V/r DCC(SW) (SEL) Alex Lapera
Date: 02:19pm
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF) Lee M. Green
Duty Stations: 4th ANGLICO
Comments: Glad to be selected looking forward to learning as much as possible.
Date: 01:55pm
From: ITC(EXW/IDW)(SEL) Eric Umali
Duty Stations: CORIVRON ELEVEN
Comments: It is with great honor, pride, and privilege that I sign the Goat Locker Selectee Deck Log. I look forward to the journey we are to embark on. Without the support, courage and guidance of my family, friends, fellow Sailors, both Junior and Senior, especially my mentor CMDCM(EXW/SW) Jeffrey Persiani, this would not have been possible.
Date: 12:59pm
From: HTC (Sel) Aaron Garrett
Duty Stations: NOSC TULSA, Surgemain
Comments: I would like to say thank you for this honor. I am greatful to BMCS Robert Vining and HTC Robert Morris for the guidance and direction throughout my career. A very big thank you to all Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have had a influence on my career and the Navy. I am humbled.
Date: 12:05pm
From: LSC(Sel) Joey Liam
Duty Stations: NAVSPECWARDEVGRU Dam Neck and ECRC Little Creek
Comments: I would like to thank all the people, primarily the Chiefs, that have helped me get to where I am now. From the free time I was given to complete my Master's degree this year and the opportunity to lead my crew independently. You have impacted my life more than anybody I had worked for in the civilian sector. For all these things, I am grateful, brothers and sisters!
Date: 11:40am
From: ETC(SS/IDW)(Sel) Bertrand Cooper III
Duty Stations: DIAHQ 0908 (NOSC Tampa) / COMUSNAVCENT N63 (July 2013-July 2014)
Comments: I would like to thank those who have helped me reach this stage in my long career. My family who continues to support me, my wife Pamela and two daughters Hailey and Shayna. My fellow First Class Petty Officers who I have worked side by side with to improve each other and those around us. Lastly, a hearty thank you to all those Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chiefs who have mentored me along the way and shown me what it means to be a Chief Petty Officer and Leader. CTRCM Matthew Allen ETCS Jason Mobs ITCS Alvarez NCC Ken Metcalf ADC Al Crawford ITC Mesa ITC Roy Burris ETC Josh Leaf ETC Brian Sadler ETC Sean Jenkins
Date: 09:43am
From: OSC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Owen O. Borg
Duty Stations: NR NATO ACT Det Norfolk
Comments: I was just selected as an OSC(SEL). I am affiliated with the Navy Reserves at NATO ACT Det Norfolk. I am currently working a project for my civilian job that keeps me far away from any NOSC at the moment. Looking forward to getting back to Norfolk so that I can fully participate in Phase II, but hoping that I can make enough contacts to keep me in the loop, so that I do not fall too far behind.
Date: 08:49am
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Michael Foster
Duty Stations: NOSC SCHENECTADY, SURGEMAIN ALBANY
Comments: While I am attempting to verbally communicate with every shipmate that has helped to get me to where I am today, I would still like to take the time to publicly thank those sailors I have served with, those who have trusted me as a leader, and those who have lead me in the right direction.
Date: 03:19am
From: ISC(IDW)(SEL) Christina Smith
Duty Stations: NR SOCEUR DET 208, NR DIA 1006, NR JICCENT 0274, USFK, USJFCOM
Comments: I would like to thank all of those who have come before me to pave the way through sacrifice and challenge. It is through their dedication to the Navy Core Values and love for our country that I have been given this privilege and this I will never forget. There are so many chiefs that I have to thank personally: ISCM Mark Wagemann, ISCS Tommy Shortridge, ISCS Emily Littlejohn, ISCS John Cummins, ISC Robin Whitley, ISC Scott Elmblad. These are only some of those who have been instrumental in molding me into the person I am today. It is with honor and humility that I look forward to this transition and hope that I can make as much of an impact on sailors in the future as you have made on me. Thank you!
Date: 12:13am
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Wayne Littlefield
Duty Stations: NOSC Columbus, Ohio; NCHB TEN
Comments: Thanks to all who paved the way for me.
Date: 12:11am
From: YNC(Sel) Marcus Blackstock
Duty Stations: NR EUCOM J2 0166 Ft. Meade, Maryland
Comments: It is an honor to be chosen to become a Chief Petty Officer. I am looking forward to Phase 2 and learning from some of the world's best leaders and mentors.
Date: 11:14pm
From: BMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Michael Tortorise
Duty Stations: CORIVRON EIGHT
Comments: I would like to thank every Master Chief, Senior Chief, and Chief that helped me along the way! I would not be where I am today without their guidance, wisdom, and devotion. Good Luck to all the Selectees.
Date: 10:32pm
From: SWC(SCW)(Sel) Toby E Caudill
Duty Stations: NOSC Battle Creek
Comments: I would like to thank (Ret) Master Chief Cooley, (Ret) Senior Chief Wilkins. Also thank the Chiefs I mobilized with From NMCB 26 and ACB 2.
Date: 10:21pm
From: ETC (Sel) Anthony Nekervis
Duty Stations: ST-18
Comments: its a privilege to be selected. Too many current and retired Chiefs to thank to fit in this comments block. Regards,
Date: 08:31pm
From: BMC (SW) (SEL) Rahimi Max
Duty Stations: Groton CT
Comments: To All Selectees, This is BMC (Sel) Rahimi, and I so happy to make it this far. I love to get to know other Selectees. Thank you
Date: 08:16pm
From: MAC(EXW)(sel) Christopher W. Hebert
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron 8
Comments: I would like to thank all Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have guided me throughout my career. Without the wisdom and knowledge I have received from all of you, making it to this milestone would not be possible. Once again, Thank you!!!!
Date: 08:07pm
From: ISC (IDW) (SEL) Christopher Shea
Duty Stations: Great Lakes ACU-1; EUCOM JAC 0366 IL; JAC Molesworth, UK; Balad, Iraq; NIFC, Molesworth, UK; AFRICOM, Molesworth, UK; HMS Dragon, UK
Comments: When I joined the Navy Reserves in 1999. I didn't think I'd make it through boot camp let alone 16 years and Selection for Chief! I owe thanks for support, encouragement, training, and example to so many Chiefs! Included but not exclusive are the following: BMCS Jerry Allhands ENC Craig Benner GMC Jon Burrow YNC Deborah Miller ISC Kyna Simpson ISC Benjamin Hymes ISC Watende Favors ISC Bryan Forbes Chief 1st Sergeant Louis Barlalong ISCM Michael McKay ISC Randall Topping This list needs updating regularly!
Date: 07:13pm
From: MAC(SW)(SEL) Jacob Smith
Duty Stations: NOSC Knoxville
Comments: Thanks goes to MAC Jerry Crisp, MAC Van Eubanks & QMC Donald McCoy.
Date: 07:06pm
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Marcus White
Duty Stations: USS COMSTOCK LSD 45, NOSC CHEYENNE WY, USS CHUNG HOON DDG 93, SWOS LS MAYPORT FL
Comments: God is good all the time! I knew if I kept faith and continued working hard this day would come. I feel honored to sign in for the first time. I sincerely believe that God puts us in certain places for a reason and every Command I have been to reveals his plan in my life. I have been blessed to serve with great Sailors (Junior and Senior). There are too many people to thank and I hope I can remember you all. If I do accidentally forget to list you, you know who you are. I would like to thank those below: GOD, MY WIFE & KIDS, CMC DETJE, CMC RUSHING, CDR COLLINS, CDR OGDEN, USS CHUNG HOON CREW & CHIEFS MESS, USS CHUNG HOON FCPOA & DCTT. USS CHUNG HOON R-DIVISION, DCCM GABBARD, GMC RODGERS, LCDR TIDWELL, ENC VEACH, ATG PH HAWAII, NOSC CHEYENNE STAFF AND RESERVISTS,USS COMSTOCK CREW & CHIEFS MESS, CDR GILMARTIN, MR. HENLLEY (DCA), MR. WHITECOTTON (DCA),MR. STENSON (DCA), MRS. ARMSTRONG (CHENG) SWOS MAYPORT CHIEFS MESS AND STAFF. There are many more..... If you are a First Class and reading this, your time is coming. Keep giving your all to your Sailors, keep faith and never quit . I look forward to leading at the next level and I'am humbled to soon be apart of a new group of professionals I can call Brothers and Sisters. Very Respectfully, DCC(SW) (SEL) Marcus White
Date: 03:24pm
From: YNC (Sel) Rebecca Sallee
Duty Stations: NR OPS SUPPORT 1367 (87275) NOSC Peoria, IL
Comments: It is both an honor and a privilege to be signing into the Goat Locker for the first time. As poet John Donne wrote: No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. I would never have made it this far without the guidance, encouragement, and support of my family and my shipmates. Two people are directly responsible for my joining the Navy. My father, AEC (Ret) Robert Ericson who instilled in me a love and respect for my country and my flag. And SKC (Ret) Larry Myers, a reservist, who while working together mentioned a new program where the Navy matched your civilian skills to the military, the Advanced Pay Grade (APG) Program. At 37 I was lucky enough to be able to fulfill a lifelong dream, to serve my country. Over the years I have been fortunate to serve with many great Chief's but there are three who stand out among the best. For the past several years they believed in me even when I didn't, pushed me when I needed it and mentored me all the way. I honestly couldn't have done it without you, Thank you, CWO2 Marc Bailey (former CPO), MACS Scott Fryer and ETC John Dudek. I will do my best to make you proud of me.
Date: 02:07pm
From: PRC(AW) (SEL) Shawn Parra
Duty Stations: VP-69, ETD PACIFIC, VR-55, AIMD NOLA
Comments: I would like to thank all the past and present Chiefs that have allowed me the opportunities to achieve this mile stone in my career. PRC(AW) Paul Bartlett, AEC(AW) Robert Djerf, AWCM (AW) Ken Berkey, AZC(AW) Tina Colegrove are just a few that have guided my way but a very special thank you goes to my mom who has guided and mentored me since day 1 NCC Lizette Thornton.
Date: 01:09pm
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jeremiah Mills
Duty Stations: NOSC Tampa; OHSU JAX Det I
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the CPO community as a new Chief selectee. I am married 10 years with two kids; daughter 11 and son 8. I live in Tarpon Springs, Fl. I also work as a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Clearwater Fire Rescue. I look forward to meeting any and all of you.
Date: 01:03pm
From: HMC (SEL) Katrina Edwards
Duty Stations: NRC St. Petersburg, NOSC Tampa, USSOCOM HQ
Comments: I would like to say I am extremely grateful and honored to be selected. I've had so many great influences in my career, the two that stand out the most and that I would like to thank are HMCM (FMF) P. Verhoeven (RET) and HMC J. Iarussi. They have been there from the beginning of my career and molded me into the Sailor and Chief (SEL) that I am today.
Date: 12:52pm
From: YNC(EXW/AW) (SEL) Sze N. Tsang
Duty Stations: Isa Air Base, Bahrain
Comments: I feel honor to be select as Chief for FY16. Will get training and prepare myself to be a part.
Date: 09:25am
From: ITC(IDW)(SEL) Douglas Johnson
Duty Stations: OPNAV DET Site R - NOSC Harrisburg PA (Current), COMUSNAVCENT N63 (Aug13 - May14), CNO Ops and Plans, NOSC Erie PA, NCTAMS PAC
Comments: I would like extend a heart felt thanks to the many Chiefs who have provided guidance, leadership and mentor-ship over the years. CW04 Roy Johnson (Prior HTCM) EOCM Bruce Vollbrecht ITC Douglas Raycher ITC Jim Maddox ITC Steve Song ITC John Matthews ITC Caitlin Spriggs ETC Brenda Garber ITC April Little ITC Eric Donley ETCM Adam Powars YNC Christine Boyer ITC Edwin Paras ITCS Billy Parker ITC Roy Burris ETCS Jason Mobs ETC Josh Leaf ETC Brian Sadler ITC Nick Spicer
Date: 08:46am
From: ABFC(AW/SW) (SEL) Horatio Miguel Johnson
Duty Stations: NOSC Tampa, FL;NRD Jacksonville, FL, NATTC Pensacola, FL;USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7); NS Mayport, FL;USS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69)
Comments: I would like to thank CWO3 Nichols, Troy a.k.a (ABFCS);CWO3 Smith, Eric a.k.a (ABFC);CWO4 (ret) Evans, Clifford a.k.a (ABFC)ABFC Hampton, Shalmichael; ABFC Horton, Antonio; ABFC Bolden, Jeremy; ABFC Rivera-Class, Josue; ABFC Johnson, David; ABFC(ret) Burden, Craig; ABFC(ret) Baldwin, Titus; ABECS Crowder, Ralph III; ABFCS Brown, Thomas; ABHC Campos, Charles; ABHC Gonzalez, George; NCC Delee, Kenneth.
Date: 06:40am
From: BMC (SW/EXW) (Sel ) Clifford Franklin Junkins
Duty Stations: USS Klakring, USS Ponce, NNPTC, ACU-5, Mesron 6/4
Comments: Signing in as a FY2016 selectee.
Date: 06:30am
From: ADC(sel) Freddie Dempsey
Duty Stations: HSC-84
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. I am very honored to have been selected.
Date: 05:10am
From: YNC(SW/AW)(Sel) Joshua Scanlon
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN-71, NOSC Norfolk, COMNAVRESFORCOM
Comments: Goat Locker, I am very honored and humbled to have been selected this year. I am also very grateful for all the Sailors, both junior and senior, that taught me so many valuable lessons and got me to where I am today. I know there will be many challenges, but my fellow selects and I are excited to learn what it takes to be a Chief Petty Officers. We want to be tested, tried, but most importantly, accepted! Respectfully, YNC(SW/AW)(Sel) Joshua Scanlon
Date: 02:44am
From: OSC (SEL) Margarita Badaraco
Duty Stations: NOSC SD, Sensor DET 522, CNRSW ROC, MSRON 1, CORIVRON ONE
Comments: Good evening Chief's mess. Thank you for the opportunity to prove myself worthy of being a genuine Chief. I am blessed to have amazing mentors to put me on this path. The following Chiefs have been extraordinary in helping me see the gift of blending expectations with capabilities and maximizing our efforts to get the job done. ETC Eric Ankney ETC Barry Klein HMC Paul Parmenter ITC Katrina Locket ITC Sarah Finley ITC Shaun Camantigue OSC EarlFejarang OSC Jason Connor Thank you
Date: 12:58am
From: MAC(SEL) Brad Burke
Duty Stations: NSFKW
Comments: I will like to thank all of the Master, Senior and Chief who have help me get to this point in my life. Thank You
Date: 11:41pm
From: ITC(SEL) Michael L. Forjan
Duty Stations: CPF MOC DET 303 cross assigned from NOSC Miami OSU
Comments: I would like to thank GMC Laura Zorza, ITC Kevin Chambers and OSCS Michael Hannahan. In the most recent part of my Naval Career, these Chiefs and Senior Chief have believed in me, mentored me and helped me in submitting my package, and guiding me. They have sat down with me, helped me with my package, depended on me, trusted me, confided in me and let me lead under their watchful supervision. I owe them all a lot. There are so many more numerous Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that I would love to mention, but there are too many to list!
Date: 11:20pm
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Bobby McMichael
Duty Stations: NOSC Sacramento
Comments: Goat Locker Chief's, I am MAC(EXW)(Sel) McMichael, Bobby and I would like to introduce myself. I am in the Navy Reserve and am drilling at the NOSC Sacramento, Ca. I have perviously been assigned to MSRON 9, CRS-11, CRS-1, and NSF. I am looking forward to exspanding my knowledge to be a better leader.
Date: 11:19pm
From: ADC(SEL)(AW/SW) James Dustin Kehoe
Duty Stations: VR-53, VR-64, VFC-12, USS Blue Ridge
Comments: Glad to be a selected! Thank you to all those who have paved the way for me and my brothers and sisters of the FY16.
Date: 10:20pm
From: YNC (AW) (Sel) Brandy Elliott
Duty Stations: Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command
Comments: I have to thank YNC Trey Dorn, YNC Tawnya Paige, and PSC Scott Blair for the confidence they had in me as a YN3 to keep charging forward and always pushing me to do more. You are the ones to begin the foundation to my succes. To CMC Kevin Campbell for the guidance and kick in the tail when I needed it the most and for continuing to push me in the right direction whether I liked it or not. Your guidance and mentorship will forever be appreciated. To YNC Brandi Ziglar–Jones upon checking in you had unwavering support of me and kept me on track. You have made a huge impact on my career and have given the model for others to emulate. You are truly one of a kind mentor and an incredible person. To my husband most of all, LSCS Chad Elliott, you were there the day I came into the Navy and it has been an absolute blast. You have seen me grown from a YNSN and I can not possibly thank you enough for being a sounding board and someone that I can count on every day. I can not possibly thank each and every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief that have been a part of my growth as a Sailor. But just know that I thank each of you because with out you I would not be here.
Date: 09:49pm
From: YNC(AW/EXW)(Sel) Catasha Martin Jones
Duty Stations: U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Comments: I would like to thank Chief Louis Montoya who started me on such an amazing journey! Your leadership and mentoring made me want to become a Chief!!! Thank you so much!!
Date: 09:48pm
From: HMC (Sel) DESHONDRIA ANOAKAE JENKINS
Duty Stations: COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK, VA
Comments: I am truly honored to be selected to become a part of such a great organization but I know I would not be where I am today had it not been first for God stepping in and redirecting my life; my wonderful husband HM2 Cedrick Jenkins, daughter Iyndiah, sons Cairon, Cambryn and Casden; for my very first mentor (Sea momma) YNC Barbara Miller-thanks for not giving up on me and keeping me from making a rash decision to get out when I was so new to the Navy; To all the great leaders: HMC Buccino-Jones, HMC Freeman, HMC McGowan, HMC Clay, HMC Sheppard, HMC Ramona Jones, HMCS Conners for your words of wisdom, HMCS Damario Payton, HMCS Jeramy Henson (you have truly been an inspiration to me and my family; words cannot explain....), HMCM Eric Cousin, HMCM Strack, HMCM Kotz, NCCM Lydigsen, YNCS Skehan, LNC Rhodes-Johnson, YNCS Lawrence, PSC Carino, YNC Bray, PSCM Eutsey, YNC Kazmar-Vaughan, HMC Fricke, YNC Duran and every junior sailor that has ever worked for me; and all my past and present peers. My apologies to those that I missed. Thanks to you all for leading, guiding, and mentoring me to become the sailor I am today.
Date: 09:15pm
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Matt Bolzman
Duty Stations: USS Mount Hood, NMCB-26, NMCB-25
Comments: Special thanks to UTCS Dusenberry, Master Chief Johnson, And all the Chiefs from NMCB-26.
Date: 08:46pm
From: NDC (DSW/EXW/SW) (SEL) Dan Bassillcantillo
Duty Stations: LOGSU-1 NAB CORONADO, MDSU-1 HICKAM/PEARL HARBOR, OSC MIAMI
Comments: I'm very humbled by this new phase in my Navy career, and in my life. I couldn't be more thrilled to push myself beyond my limits in this new chapter of professional and personal development. I want to publicly thank a few of the great Chiefs that had a serious role in my growth as a sailor and as a man... Chief Brian Delaroca Senior Chief Steve Annon Master Chief Michael Shields Master Chief Joseph Howard Words simply aren't enough to convey my gratitude, therefore my actions will stand as a testament to my appreciation for everything you invested in me. Hooyah Goat Locker!
Date: 08:09pm
From: PSC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Brett A Shirk
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Forces Command, Coastal Riverine Squadron EIGHT, Navy Operational Support Center Chicago, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-812), and USS McFaul (DDG 74)
Comments: To put the names of specific Chiefs would make this a huge post and what I really fear is that I might miss one and negate that Chief's impact on my career and life. I did want to identify a group though... I am especially thankful to the Chief's Mess at NOSC Chicago... I went through a pretty dark time in my career while I was there and that Chief's Mess came to my aid and absolutely redefined for me what being a Chief was about. I do want to thank all for what you have done for me; the Chiefs who have been in my life mean more to me than they probably know.
Date: 07:38pm
From: CSC(AW/SW)(SEL) Steven Valdez
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Good Evening CPO Mess, I'm CSC(AW/SW)(SEL) Steven Valdez. Currently Serving as an RDC at RTC Great Lakes. I want to thank my Mentors, CMDCM Patrick Campbell, CSCS Eric Amador, CSCS Timothy Hardin, ENCS David Harper, CSC Stephen Gallardo and BUC Jamie Kline. Without these mentors through out my career, I would be here now! I'm looking forward in being a part of the CPO Mess! V/R CSC(AW/SW)(SEL) Steven Valdez
Date: 07:26pm
From: OSC (SEL) Shawn Deason
Duty Stations: CG-55, USSOUTHCOM, NOSC Tampa, C4F, MSC-CENT HQ (RES), CJTF-HOA
Comments: OSC (SEL) FY16
Date: 07:25pm
From: PSC(Sel) Christy Ann Hogan
Duty Stations: COMNAVRESFORCOM
Comments: Thank you to my family and all those past and present that I have served with. There are just too many to name individually but I have managed to thank them personally the last two days but THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Date: 07:22pm
From: ISC(SEL) Renee Durette
Duty Stations: NR JICCENT 0174 [NOSC TAMPA]
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow selectees! I'm very excited to progress with you and join the Mess! I look forward to working with all of you! We can do this together and prove our value as we anchor up and lead by example! Let's Do This!!! HUGE THANK YOU to those that have gone out on a limb to get me to where I am today. I can't say enough about these people--and I'll put them in alphabetical order because they are all awesome! YNC(ret) Adams, LT Buchholz, ISCS Emerson, LSC Garcia, YNCS Gorham, CAPT Hagen, LCDR Kester, ITCS (ret) Kramer, ISC Lightfoot, IS2 Lovera, ISC (ret) Myers, MMC (ret) Notre, CAPT(ret) Payne, ISC Sembach, ISC Stayte, my "little sister" MA2 Schwenk, ENS Vaughan, ISC Wright, and everyone who has believed in me and given me the confidence to be half the leader they are!!! To my family, you ROCK!! This one's for you, Dad!!!
Date: 06:36pm
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) Sheri Bergeman
Duty Stations: COMNAVRESFOR
Comments: Thank you to all those junior/senior to me and my family for helping me get to where I am today. I am very excited to go through this process, let the fun begin!
Date: 03:45pm
From: OSC(EXW)(SEL) Luis Kow
Duty Stations: Costal Riverince Squadron 8, C-Comp 2nd Platoon.LCS Seaframe
Comments: I'd like to thank the Chiefs mess of UIC 30665 and my local unit Chiefs in 55485. It has been a pleasure serving with you and I look forward to be working with you in the capacity of Chief. This is a dream come for me. Special thanks to BMCS Lakeram, OSCS Rojas, QMCM Mulvey, OSCS Wise.
Date: 03:42pm
From: OSC(EXW)(SEL) Jennifer Lotero
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight
Comments: Last duty station. USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) I would like to thank all the Chiefs at UIC 30665 and special Thanks to OSC Gordon, MNCS Diaz and SOCM Burks.
Date: 03:29pm
From: ABFC(SEL) Jeanette Colon Rivera
Duty Stations: CNIC F&ES Det B
Comments: It is already a privilege and I look forward to proving myself worthy to be welcomed in to mess!
Date: 03:12pm
From: ETC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Trever Ahearn
Duty Stations: FFG29 Stephen W. Grove, NAS JRB WIllow Grove, MSRON 14, CRS3,CRS1
Comments: I would like to say Thank you to all my mentors over the years on getting me to where I am today. Some of the Most Honorable Master Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs and Honorable Chiefs along my journey ITC Thornhill, ITC Hall, ITC Lauren, ITCS McAlister, ITC Pachmayer, ETC Rodriguez, BMCS Ngov, MMC Scott, HMC Parmenter, ITCM Persiani and all others along my path for all the guidance and mentorship.
Date: 02:58pm
From: LSC(SEL) Angela Childers
Duty Stations: NOSC Harrisburg currently; NOSC Nashville past
Comments: I want to humbly thank the Honorable Chief's Mess for shaping me into the Sailor I am today.
Date: 02:31pm
From: ETC(SW/IUSS) (Sel) Marvin Tulla
Duty Stations: JMF St. Mawgan, USS Whirlwind, PC Crew Delta, NRD St. Louis, NOSC Springfield, MO
Comments: I'd like to thank some influential Chief's I've had the pleasure of working for: STGCS(SW/AW/IUSS) Holman STGCS (AW/IUSS) Howell ENC(SW) Blatt Senior Chief Gochenauer
Date: 01:52pm
From: BMC(EXW)(SEL) HILARIO MACIAS
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron 1 HVU; Alpha Company 1st Platoon
Comments: There are too many Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs throughout my career that have had an impact on my desire to become a chief, so if I forget to list you, I apologize in advance. I would like to thank BMCS Veng Ngov, MRCS Matthew Moore, ENCS Guillermo Montes, BMC Shaun Reneau, BMC Tamara Ward, HMC Paul Parmenter, and MMC Charles Scott for their support and motivation over the past months leading up to selection. I would especially like to thank BMCS Adam Musgrove and YNC Joseph Wang for the years of mentorship, motivation, and always being there when I needed you to lean on. Thank you all for your outstanding examples of what being a Chief in the United States Navy is all about.
Date: 01:44pm
From: NCC (SEL) Andrew C. Moses
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco
Comments: First off, I would like to thank my family for their continued support throughout my career. A special thanks to my wife, Kyra, who is the quintessential Navy wife!! I would not be here today without her. Many mentors have been along for the ride, but a special thanks to NCC Philip Flavell, ITC (SW) Anthony Pastrana (ret), and NCC (SW) Emir Jimenez.
Date: 01:35pm
From: NCC(SW)(SEL) Damon Keith Maxile
Duty Stations: USS Warrior(MCM 10), USS Pinckney(DDG 91), NRD Houston, USS Dewey(DDG 105), NRD New Orleans, NRD Houston
Comments: I would to personally thank NCCM Rudolph, NCCM Weiland, NCCS Pugh, NCCS Allchin, NCCS Johnson, NCC Ortiz, NCC Concepcion, EMC Johnson and NCC(Retired) Swain for the great leadership and mentoring over my career. I have learned so much from you all and will continue to take the valuable lessons I learned with me throughout the rest of my Navy career
Date: 12:21pm
From: BUC (SCW) (sel) Peter Edwardson
Duty Stations: NCG 1 Aug
Comments: I am grateful for the selection board members selecting me as a Chief select as they Navigated through all the board eligible shipmates and I was selected. I am deeply honored and looking forward to Serving with the United Chiefs mess. I want thank my unit NCG 1 for being a unit that promotes opportunity with great guidance. There are many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs I am indebted to. These are the ones that I want to make special mention Senior Chief Basham, Senior Chief Perez, Chief Campbell, Chief Friedlander, Ensign (Chief) Hodry, Chief Avila, Chief Neagle, Chief DeLongchamps, Chief Keteri, Chief Hughes, Senior Chief Becker, Senior Chief Womack and Master Chief Nguyen. I want to thank my junior shipmates that make serving so rewarding and all their hard work to help me.
Date: 08:24am
From: CEC(SCW)(SEL) Chistopher Dorel Prewitt
Duty Stations: NOSC Bessemer Alabama
Comments: Thank you, Chiefs, but especially those whom mentored me. CMDCM Jufer, CMDCM Johnson, UCCM McKinney, CMDCM Barton, CUCM Remmert, SHCM Bevel, HMCM Watson, CECS Williams, BUCS Burns, UTCS Suarez, EOCS Walther, UTCS McCombs, BUCS White, BUCS Tetterton, CMCS Shoemaker, LNCS Montgomery, BUCS Grimmer, BUC Hardwick, CMC Mosley, CMC Mcclung, CMC Wilson, ITC Cunningham, ITC Reynolds, HTC Hendrick, EOC Daniel, YNC Green, YNC Green, EOC Rixie, EOC Sayer, EOC Walker, YNC Kirk, BMC Morgan, YNC Hilbun, CSC Garcia, EOC Wood, EOC Danzy, CMC Jacque and all other Chiefs I served with, Thank you.
Date: 05:41am
From: ITC(sel) William David Fowler
Duty Stations: USS Saratoga, USS George Washington, NS Mayport, NAS Jacksonville, Camp Lemonne Djibouti, Africa, ISA Air Base, Bahrain
Comments: Thanks to all the men and women that I have had the honor to serve directly and indirectly with over the last 18 years. For it was you who got me where I am today. I inspire to grow as a leader and role model so that I will continue to have a positive impact on our leaders of tomorrow.
Date: 11:56pm
From: ITC(AW/IDW/EXW)(Sel) Leticha A. Frazier
Duty Stations: HSC-84
Comments: ITC(AW/IDW/EXW)(Sel) signing in. Looking forward to the CPO 365 Phase II experience!
Date: 11:55pm
From: HMC (AW) (Sel) Tatiana Donndelinger
Duty Stations: HSC-84
Comments: I would like to thank all the chief,senior chiefs and Master chief who have helped me get to where I am today. without your guidance and sometimes kick in the rear, I would t be where I am today.
Date: 10:45pm
From: MCC (sel) Erika Carrillo
Duty Stations: NOSC Houston, OSU
Comments: Respectfully requesting membership. I was informed by my TRIAD that I was selected for Chief this year and Honorary Chief Calvert let me know this site was a good site know.
Date: 10:16pm
From: NCC (SEL) William Francis Mckenna
Duty Stations: NRD Seattle/ NRD Raleigh / NRD Atlanta / VF-32
Comments: I'm NCC (SEL) William Mckenna, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Today has been the one of the best days in my Navy career I couldn’t be more happy or proud to be selected today.
Date: 10:01pm
From: ABHC (Sel) Miguel A Sweeney
Duty Stations: NOSC Miami and Sugar Grove West Virginia
Comments: Honor to have been selected to the Chief brotherhood. Navy Email Miguel.sweeney@navy.mil
Date: 09:28pm
From: ISC(SW/AW) (SEL) Michael Robinson
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) PlankOwner, COMUSNAVEUR, Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles, Defense Intelligence Agency Joint Reserve Unit 1194, SOCCENT
Comments: Most Honorable Master Chief, More Honorable Senior Chief, Honorable Chief may I please have the honor of introducing my humble self. I am Chief Petty Officer Select Robinson.
Date: 07:28pm
From: BUC (Sel) Jason Maxwell
Duty Stations: Naval Construction Group - One
Comments: I'm greatful to be selected, THANK YOU selection board and everyone who has supported and helped me grow along the way, and most important of all THANK YOU to all of my mentors and sailors, without you I wouldn't be here.
Date: 12:09pm
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Douglas Todd Fritz
Duty Stations: COMNECC AUG; NOSC ROANOKE
Comments: I would like to thank the many Genuine Chiefs, Most Genuine Senior Chiefs, Most Honorable Master Chiefs and Most Honorable and Exalted Command Master Chiefs who got me to this level. Including OSCM John D. Fedor, EOC(SCW) Michael Stewart, HTC(SCW) Joe Williams, EOC(SCW) Trig Leonard, YNC Jeremy Smith, BMC Jonathan Beesley, CMC(SCW) James Burris, EOC(SCW) Lance Reny, YNC Pearline Boyce, SWC(SCW) Mike Welch and many many more.