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FY 2020 CPO Selectee Deck Log
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Date: 09/12/19 at 17:31
From: ENC(SW)(Sel) Justin Acklin
Duty Stations: RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: I would like to thank ENCS Edward Foldes and AOC Kelly Mcavoy for pushing me to be where i am today.
Date: 09/12/19 at 17:28
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ian Overaas
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73, USS PORT ROYAL CG-73, RTC
Comments: I wouldn’t be here today without the exceptional mentors and Genuine guides that have steered my career since day one, put me in roles that I could excel in, and the Sailors that have worked their tails off to help the team succeed. Thank you all.
Date: 09/12/19 at 17:25
From: AWRC(Sel) Ryan Quinn
Duty Stations: HSL-44, HSM-74, HSM-40, HSM-77, RTC
Comments: Hooyah, honored to be here and proud to serve!!
Date: 09/12/19 at 15:10
From: EMC(Sel) Rubin Fletcher
Duty Stations: RTC
Comments: Just honored to be here
Date: 09/12/19 at 13:00
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL) Theo Beasley
Duty Stations: RTC, DDG115
Comments: Thanks to Tom O'Brian, Derek Hall, Jr Briones, Forrest Smith, Mike Richie, Kris Burns, Eric Bond, Kevin Austin, Anna Penrod, Ross Warshaw, and a hundred others.
Date: 09/12/19 at 12:57
From: PSC(Sel) Christopher Wagner
Duty Stations: PSD BAHRAIN, VFA 22, HSM-77
Comments: Best wishes to all
Date: 09/12/19 at 12:56
From: AZC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Kortney Gandy
Duty Stations: Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to everyone that supported and push me through this process. I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for you all.
Date: 09/12/19 at 12:53
From: ITC(Sel) Jared Landry
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes Illinois
Comments: Thank you for all the guidance and support!
Date: 09/12/19 at 06:50
From: GSEC(SEL) Pharen Banks
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Let’s get this done! Hooyah!
Date: 09/12/19 at 06:49
From: ATC(Sel) Dewayne Lee
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Good luck to everyone! Finish strong.
Date: 09/12/19 at 06:36
From: QMC(Sel) Johanna Lopez
Duty Stations: RTC
Comments: I am almost at the end of season and i had so many people I need to thank for getting me this far. LC Cortez, DC Craig, Matt Libsdorff, Paul Bergen, Herby Rojas, Víctor Simmi. Special thanks to my ft Mac and forever mentors the Chins.
Date: 09/12/19 at 06:34
From: MCC(SEL) Dominique Lasco
Duty Stations: RTC; FLEET COMBAT CAMERA PACIFIC; NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND; USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: This is for my mentors and sailors. I couldn’t and wouldn’t be able to do this or be here without your help. Thank you doesn’t begin to express my gratitude.
Date: 09/11/19 at 19:42
From: ISC(Sel) Ethan Lindell
Duty Stations: USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), NR ONI 1992, USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5), NR ONI FARRAGUT PSU2
Comments: Special thanks to ISCS Greg Neubauer, ISCS D. Scott Patton, and ISCS Jeff Goode for serving as my mentors and SELs through my Reserve career, helping me with my own career progression, but most importantly for teaching me to mentor others.
Date: 09/11/19 at 19:34
From: ICC (Sel) Brett Holt
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to everyone who ever supported me in my endeavors, especially ICCS (ret) Ben Conrad who got me started out on the right foot and kept me on the right course. When one door closes, another one opens. Looking forward to the future!
Date: 09/11/19 at 18:43
From: YNC(IW/SW)(SEL) Corey A. Baker
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to give a big thanks to my family and friends and leaders that have been with me through everything. I would also like to thank all the leaders that put me in the position to develop myself and others like me. I did not make it to this milestone soley because of hard work and dedication. a lot of time was spent molding me and prepping me to achieve this moment. I will pay it forward so that others may also achieve this momentus acheivement. Thank you Amanada, Grayson, and Sophie for following the tides of change in this adventure with me. I love you all very much.
Date: 09/11/19 at 17:58
From: BMC(SW) (SEL) Francisco Miguel Carlos
Duty Stations: USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Farragut (DDG 99), RTC Great Lakes
Comments: To everyone I have had an opportunity to work alongside with, thank you for all your guidance and leadership you have provided me. I have learned from each and every one of you throughout my career and I will continue to do so from others. To BMCS Inkpen, STGCS(RET) Johannes, BMC Brown, BMC Taylor your influence and leadership abilities enabled to better myself as a Sailor when the beginning of my career was crap and helped me to understand what I am capable of doing and challenged me day in and day out!! Thank you!!
Date: 09/11/19 at 17:28
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jamey A. Gavel
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Congratulations to all those selected this year! First and foremost, BMCS Franklin, you were my sponsor checking into USS Antietam and without your guidance I would not be where I am today. FCCS Chris Dickey, from basic mentorship, making tough decisions and duty section qualifications, you pushed me to be a better sailor and a better leader so thank you. OSCS Juan Beltran. You were the first person I met at bootcamp. You guided me through 8 weeks of bootcamp and shaped me into the most basic sailor. You then helped to mold me into a young leader onboard the ship. And now, we are back at RTC where I look to you as a leader and mentor. Thank you. OSCS Jose Muniz. Without your guidance and pushing me every step of the way I would not be writing this today. You challenged me and made me do things I was not comfortable doing but made me a better sailor and leader. The last three years I was able to spend under you have been the most eye opening and informative years of my career. Thank you. And to all those who have given me advice and those who have not, I thank you. You have all taught me something.
Date: 09/11/19 at 15:24
From: NCC(SCW) (SEL) JESSE LILLEY
Duty Stations: NRD ATLANTA
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors and they sailors that I had the pleasure to work with.
Date: 09/11/19 at 13:12
From: HMC (SEL) Hansley Scott
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes , NH Jacksonville, FL, NETSCAPE/METC Fort Sam Houston, TX; NSHS Portsmouth, VA; NMC Portsmouth
Comments: I would truly like to thank first and foremost my daughter, Past Sailors, and the many mentors throughout my Naval Career that have counseled and guided me!
Date: 09/11/19 at 12:42
From: YNC(SW/AW) (SEL) NICHOLAS DEBECK TAYLOR
Duty Stations: RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: I want to thank YNCM Tanesha Wheeler for her great mentorship and guidance over the last couple of years. You will not be forgotten. Also want to thank Chief McDowell for her guide during my tenure at VFA 136
Date: 09/11/19 at 12:42
From: PRC(SW)(SEL) Jericka Rainer
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I want to take the time to say you to the my family both related and Navy family. A special thanks to my mother Pauline and some very influential Chiefs, PRC Riddling, PRC Clark, ETCS Reiter, MMC Caldwell, BMC Williams, DCC Rector, and many more. I know the work they put in and now it’s my time to pay what I owe and pay it forward.
Date: 09/11/19 at 12:38
From: QMC(SEL) Brandon Shannon
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I want to thank my family and friends over the past 10 years for the love and support! I couldn’t be here without them or my mentors and peers! Thank you so much again!
Date: 09/11/19 at 12:01
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) David Charles Wilderman Jr
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I am greatly humbled to be here today! First and foremost I would like to thank my junior Sailors and senior leadership for where I am today-- To God be the Glory!
Date: 09/11/19 at 10:36
From: PSC(AW)(Sel) Juan Carlos Ticona
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk, SFWPMU El Centro, MALS 24, VQ1, VP46, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: It's been a long journey the last 13 years and i know that from the beggining it has been my family (Mother, Brother, and sisters) who kept me on a straight path, so i thank them for being one of the reasons why i got to where i am today. Following my family it will have to be every peer, supervisor, LPO, LCPO, and leadership leading up to CO. They established expectations that allowed me to maintain, and at times learn from deviating from them. They taught me from their experiences, guided me, scolded me, and gave me great advise to ether follow, ignore, or find my own way. Lastly, i thank my wife for her support thru every deployment, late nights and early days, as well as being a great mother to our son and daughter. PSC(AW) Juan C. Ticona
Date: 09/11/19 at 10:28
From: FCAC(SEL) Garrett Sloan
Duty Stations: DDG 93 USS Chung-Hoon, Recruit Training Command
Comments: I am at RTC as an RDC. I want to thank Cameron Robinson for holding me to the fire and pushing me to where I am at today. Cameron was my first LPO and led me in the right direction, and thankfully I was smart enough to listen. There are many other thanks to give out, but that is the one person who stands out the most to me.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:51
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Justin P. Arroyo
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command, LPD 22 USS San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Mariah, for being my biggest supporter. Also my father, MMC(Ret) Ramon B. Arroyo, for being the best mentor. Lastly, I’d like to thank my family, friends, and all my Chiefs and shipmates who supported me along the way.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:49
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Steven Spencer
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank God for sending good people into my life that supported my career. I also want to thank my wife, who has always supported my decisions even when it has been hard on her. Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:47
From: ICC(SW/IW)(SEL) Jason Buck Wallace
Duty Stations: FSC Great Lakes, USS San Diego, USS Vandegrift
Comments: I would like to thank all my family and friends. And a special thanks to ETCM Aaron Hatton my mentor, EMC Cody Guidry, EMCS Rudy Chairez, IC1(RET)Zach Deaver, and all my LCPO's, LPO's, and divisional personell. I wouldn't have achieved this milestone with out you. Thank you again.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:46
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Ashley Chan
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command, USS Antietam (CG-54), FACSFAC Vacapes, USS McCampbell (DDG-85), Commander Second Fleet, NLSO Norfolk, USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41)
Comments: I want to thank my family for always supporting me no matter what the decision as well as my many mentors that kept me on track and gave me guidance that I may not have wanted but needed in order to be the Sailor I am today! That guidance is what I needed to help my Sailors and evolve through my career!
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:44
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) Aninakwa Nkrumah Evans
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to first of all thank God for His grace. My family for the support All my Mentors and My MCM and RTC family
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:39
From: NDC(Sel) John Troy Hanson
Duty Stations: USS Milius DDG69, NSWG-3 Det Lcrk, SERMC Dive Locker, NDSTC, RTC
Comments: I have a lot of people to thank for getting me to this point in my career. Although they all contributed in different ways I can say I would not be here if it were not for them. CMDCM Zentz MDV Hoover MDV Gosset NDC Miller NDC Lansford NDC Scrimager
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:39
From: DCC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Matthew Mulnix
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I would like to thank my family, prior LCPO's and my sailors for helping me get to this point in my career.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:36
From: MMC(SW/EXW/AW/IW)(Sel) Scott R. Mckenna
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD, MOBILE DIVING AND SALVAGE UNIT ONE, RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND
Comments: My wife and kids are everything. I wouldn’t be here without them, nor would I be able to continue this without them. A special thanks to NDC Caleb Heddins, LCDR JD Mello, MMCS Cornell Wallace and MMCM Josephine Tauoa. To name but a few of the most influential people in my career thus far. THANK YOU!
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:35
From: HMC(FMF) (SEL) BRADLEY BLADES
Duty Stations: RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: I want to thank my family and everyone who has played a part in supporting, mentoring, and guiding me throughout my career. Thank you!
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:35
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Robert Blake Clenney
Duty Stations: USS O’KANE(DDG77) and RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND
Comments: I would like to thank my brother BMC(RET) Chris Clenney for getting me to join the Navy and my family, mentors, and sailors for helping me get to this point I couldn’t of done it without each and every one of them.
Date: 09/11/19 at 09:33
From: ETC(SEL) David Nowalk
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes, MCT2, CID Dam Neck, USS Anzio
Comments: Thank you to everyone for lifting me to this point in my career. It certainly wasn’t done alone! THANK YOU!
Date: 09/11/19 at 02:19
From: DCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Rudy Vargas
Duty Stations: ATG SAN DIEGO, USS SHILOH, USS RONALD REAGAN, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, NRD LOS ANGELES, USS NIMITZ
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their sacrifice and support that got me to this point. I love you guys!
Date: 09/10/19 at 23:26
From: MMC(SW/IW)(SEL) Justin Edward Miller
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I'd like to thank ENC (RET) Andy Neilson for his guidance, as well as all of my prior LCPOs and LPOs.
Date: 09/10/19 at 23:26
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Robert Donald
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: A special thank you to my wife and kids for their support. I would like to also thank the crew and chiefs mess of USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) without them this would not be possible.
Date: 09/10/19 at 21:35
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Lucas A. Gaynor
Duty Stations: USS MOMSEN(DDG 92) AND RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND
Comments: I just want to thank my wife Grachel who has always been my greatest supporter throughout these years in the Navy. I also want to thank my parents, as well as all the mentors that delt with my crap along the way. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today. Lastly, thank you to the junior Sailors who worked their butts off and made my job easier. Thank you.
Date: 09/10/19 at 18:05
From: LSC(SW)(Sel) Tri Nguyen
Duty Stations: NSWG-1 LOGSU
Comments: Thank you for all the mentorship and guidance of those Chiefs before me and also thank you those junior and senior Sailors that have helped me to get here. To all Brothers and Sisters out there, thank you for your Service and help even though we do not know each other beside calling each other Brothers and Sisters. Have a great Season and finish strong and best of luck!
Date: 09/10/19 at 10:22
From: BMC (SW)(SEL) Thomas Malcom
Duty Stations: ACB1
Comments: I want to thank my wife and my son for their sacrifice and Ken Crowther for pushing me.
Date: 09/10/19 at 01:46
From: HMC(FMF/IW)(Sel) Gleason Lardizabal
Duty Stations: NMTSC NETE DET SD
Comments: Thank you to my family, especially my wife who took care things at home so I can focus on the mission. To my junior sailors allowing me lead them. To my senior leadership, mentors, and my chain of command who kept me aligned.
Date: 09/09/19 at 23:58
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Ryan C. Blough
Duty Stations: USS Stethem
Comments: I would like to personally thank Travis Taylor for taking me under his wing and guiding me to this milestone of my Naval career.
Date: 09/09/19 at 23:35
From: ITC(IW/EXW/SW)(Sel) Bruce Camarillo
Duty Stations: USS O'BRIEN DD-975, NCTS BAHRAIN, OPNAV, NAVSPECWARUNIT TWO, SPAWAR SYSTEMS CENTER PACIFIC, SEAL TEAM ONE
Comments: Never forget where you came from and NEVER forget those who helped you get there! CLASS 126
Date: 09/09/19 at 20:54
From: CEC (SEL) Matthew A Robison
Duty Stations: NCG 2, NMCB ELEVEN, NCTAMSLANT DET GUANTANAMO BAY, CBMU 202, NMCB THREE
Comments: Thank you to my family, all my mentors, chiefs, senior chiefs, master chiefs, peers and the junior sailors. If it wasn't for you I would not be where I'm at today. Again thank you all.
Date: 09/09/19 at 20:52
From: AMC(SEL) Wayne Miller
Duty Stations: VP-1
Comments: Thank you to everyone who put me in a position to succeed and thank you to all the sailors worked their butt off day in and day out to help me get where I got.
Date: 09/09/19 at 15:08
From: STGC(SEL) Nick Green
Duty Stations: USS DECATUR, NOPF DN, USS ARLEIGH BURKE
Comments: I would have not been here today if it was not for the support of my family, mentors, peers, and my junior Sailors. Thank you all for the sacrifices and support you all have given over the course of my career.
Date: 09/09/19 at 13:57
From: LSC(SEL) Bryan Sturgis
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLCSI Naples
Comments: For everyone I've served with who has helped me get here. Class 126!
Date: 09/09/19 at 13:20
From: NDC(Sel) DANIEL SMITH
Duty Stations: Mobile Diving Salvage Unit Two
Comments: This has been a long time for me
Date: 09/09/19 at 09:09
From: AMC(Sel) Eric Rivera
Duty Stations: VAQ-137, FRCNW, VAQ-130, FRCSW Det PT Mugu
Comments: This is not possible without the support of my family, my Sailors and leadership I've served with. Thank you to all!
Date: 09/09/19 at 00:58
From: SWC(Sel) Joshua brewer
Duty Stations: Nmcb 5 CBMU 303
Comments: Thanks for all the resources this site has a wealth of knowledge!
Date: 09/09/19 at 00:31
From: HMC(SEL) Danny Williams
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Portsmouth, 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejuene, NACC KingsBay, 1st Marine Division Camp Pendleton, BHC Kingsville and Naval Hospital Bremerton
Comments: To my FAMILY Thank you for your continued support, guidance and allowing to me to chase my dreams. To the Sailors that have worked for me and under me, Thank you! The only reason I have gotten to where I am today is because you; you all have allowed me to be part of your life both professionally and personally. I would like to thank those Mentors who took the time that sat down, directed, and guided me.
Date: 09/08/19 at 21:39
From: HMC(FMF/SW) (SEL) Jeremiah Spasojevich
Duty Stations: 3D Marine Regiment
Comments: Hooyah!
Date: 09/08/19 at 21:38
From: HMC(SEL) Edwin E. Dumpit
Duty Stations: USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17)
Comments: To my family who's always there for me, thank you! To my genuine Chief Mentors: Thank you for taking time in teaching, training, developing and caring for me and my family. Most of all thank you for being a "GENUINE" Chief!
Date: 09/08/19 at 19:22
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Aaron Richey
Duty Stations: CVN 75, NPTU MARF, CVN 77
Comments: i want to thank MMN1 Mitchner for being there for me when i needed someone. i also want to thank MMNC Jackson, C for showing me that no matter what you can keep a smile on your face even in the darkest of times. i want to thank MMNCM Assink for showing me how a leader is supposed to lead.
Date: 09/08/19 at 18:28
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Brandon Reintsma
Duty Stations: VQ-3
Comments: I would like to thank AWVC(RET) Kevin Warford, AWVC(RET) Chris Howell, and AWVCS(RET) Jason Cornell for seeing something within me and challenging me to be myself and excel. All three of you gave me anchors at your retirement because even if I didn't believe I would get to this point, you all did. I got here because of who I am but you helped put me in the places I needed to be. Thank you and I am very excited to be joining the Mess!
Date: 09/08/19 at 17:47
From: CTRC(IW/SW)(SEL) Travis James
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas
Comments: I would like to thank CTRC(ret) Brent Fountain, CTRCM(ret) Steve Chaney, CTICS Julie Pierrelouis, CTRC(ret) John Rhodes, CTRCS(ret) Johnnie Shields, CTRCS(ret) Jennifer Delgado, CTRCS Andrew Griffitts, CTRC DK Roebuck, CTTC Luke Sekula, CTRC Krystal Lumsford, LT Rin Woodley, CWO2 Cedric Blair and CWO2 Jason Barrow. And all Chiefs who have directly influenced me in my career.
Date: 09/08/19 at 15:13
From: ETVC (SS) (SEL) Willie Suter
Duty Stations: SDS-5 / Detachment Poseidon UIC: 55544
Comments: I want to say "Thank You" to MMACS Jason Lindsey (retired), MMACS Bradley Hoskins (retired), MMACS Richard Huston (retired), ETRCS Michael Eastridge (retired), ETVCS Billy Daly, ETVC Richard Stanley (retired), ETRCS Brien Sadler (retired), STSCS Brian Woydziak, STSCS Zac Neubauer, and all the rest of the chiefs I have served with that have made such a good impact on my career.
Date: 09/08/19 at 14:41
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) John Patrick Ward
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX, NAVCONBRIG MIRAMAR DET PEARL HARBOR, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Comments: Thanks to the following for your help and guidance in getting here: My wife Kayla My family All my sailors I've served with MMC Hamilton MMC Ewy LSC Lambaco MMCS Guerrero And all the Chiefs I've served with
Date: 09/08/19 at 13:06
From: BUC(Sel) David Fahy
Duty Stations: NMCB 1, 31st SRG, NAVFAC FE, NMCB 74, CSCS Unit Great Lakes, TPU Great Lakes, PHIBCB 2, U.S. Naval War College
Comments: I wanted to say thank you to all of those that helped me get to this point in my career. To my mentors, past and present and to those troops I served with over the last 21 years, thanks.
Date: 09/08/19 at 11:07
From: AEC (SEL) Chaddrick Agnew
Duty Stations: VP-26
Comments: Thank you to my family and mentors who's given me guidance and those sailors I've had pleasure to lead.
Date: 09/07/19 at 22:57
From: LNC(Sel) Jessica Everett
Duty Stations: NMCB1
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs, Officers, Retirees & junior Sailors who have supported, guided & mentored me throughout these years. I thank God for this humbling opportunity! I am still shocked & excited as I was the day I found out!
Date: 09/07/19 at 20:45
From: ITC(Sel) Aaron Henry
Duty Stations: USS PORT ROYAL CG-73, PACOM JIOC, USS RENTZ FFG-46, USS RUSSELL DDG-59 NCTS NAPLES ITAly NCTAMSPAC HI
Comments: Congratulations and hello to all FY-20 Selectees.
Date: 09/07/19 at 17:38
From: CSC(Sel) Richard Martel
Duty Stations: NAVAL BASE CORONADO, USS NEW ORLEANS, USS CONSTITUTION, USS WASP
Comments: Thank you to all those that have helped me and guided me through my career!
Date: 09/07/19 at 16:28
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Stephen Fuhr
Duty Stations: USS SAN JUAN
Comments: Thank you to MMACM(SS) Forehand, MMAC(SS) Carper, and MMACS(SS) Lindsey for all that you have done for me.
Date: 09/07/19 at 12:17
From: CSSC(SS/SW)(SEL) Ileene G.Davis
Duty Stations: USS MICHIGAN SSGN727(BLUE)
Comments: USS BAINBRIDGE DDG-96 USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN-75 USS EMORY S. LAND AS-39 I would like to take this time to thank AKC Palmer (RDC), MSCS(RET)Spencer, MSCS(RET)Bartlet, CSCS(RET) Phifer, LSCS Coillins, CSCM Love, CSCS(RET) Perry, CMC Barnes, CMC Nunley, CSCS(RET) Moore, CSCS(RET) Wallace, CSC(RET) Luca, CSC Poole, CSC Colon CWO5(RET) Kieth. To name a few. Thank you for all you have done to get me here to this point and continuing to be mentors to me.
Date: 09/07/19 at 09:05
From: LSC(Sel) MITCHEL MCNUTT
Duty Stations: TSCHR
Comments: Requesting access to the Goat locker to continue tradition and learn. Thank you.
Date: 09/07/19 at 08:10
From: EMC(Sel) Jonathan Chuong
Duty Stations: PHNSY & IMF, USS Bremerton (SSN-698)
Comments: Thank you!
Date: 09/06/19 at 21:39
From: CSC(Sel) Hilbert C. Smith
Duty Stations: USS Lewis B Puller
Comments: I thank my family first and foremost, you have been my support system and stood by my side through all the trials and tribulations that led to this moment. To all my sailors that gave me the opportunity to lead, mentor, and guide I learned just as much from them then they did from me. I am humbled and honored to be selected to join the CPO Mess and am very thankful to my mentors and advisors who kept me pushing toward success!
Date: 09/06/19 at 16:50
From: GMC(SW) (Sel) Stephanie Guzman
Duty Stations: USS Gonzalez, CRS 10 C1 & OSU NOSC NOLA
Comments: Honored to have been selected! Hooyah class 126
Date: 09/06/19 at 15:45
From: QMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Troy L. Williams Jr
Duty Stations: USS DEVASTATOR MCM-6, NRD ATLANTA, USS MAHAN DDG-72, USS BATAAN LHD-5, NRD NEW ORLEANS, USS HAWES FFG-53, USS AUSTIN LPD-4, USS MITSCHER DDG-57
Comments: It is truly is honor and a dream come true getting here. thanks to all of my mentors and the sailors that believed in me along the way. I will continue to be about my sailors and I will continue to be who I am.
Date: 09/06/19 at 15:34
From: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Frederick Cobbin JR.
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), Naval Special Warfare Group 2 (NSWG-2), USS Monterey
Comments: I would like the first thank God for the blessing of getting Selected for Chief. I would like the thank my family and Church for always having my back.
Date: 09/06/19 at 15:12
From: ITC(SEL) (IW/SW/) Christina Cooper
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable, NCTAMS PAC, MTOC SIX, NCTS Bahrain, TACCOMM ONE
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs and Sailors that helped mold me. Get 'er done Class 126!
Date: 09/06/19 at 14:19
From: ENC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Milburn
Duty Stations: USS SAN ANTONIO LPD-17
Comments: First off it is a great honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. I would not be where I am today without all my my sailors past and present hard work and dedication to the Great's Navy in the world. Also without all the love, support, and scarifies my family has made up to this point in my career.
Date: 09/06/19 at 10:41
From: STGC(SW/AW) (SEL) Ashton Shambeau
Duty Stations: USS JASON DUNHAM DDG 109
Comments: I wouldn't be here today without the help from my Sailors and Mentors who guided me down my path. I appreciate all of the hard work and guidance. Congrats to all those who were selected!
Date: 09/06/19 at 05:37
From: ITC(Sel) Kiaya Tootle
Duty Stations: USS Indianapolis(LCS 17)
Comments: Thank you my mentors who have given me guidance thus far and those sailors I have been pleasured to lead.
Date: 09/06/19 at 03:54
From: HMC(NAC/AW/FMF/NAO)(Sel) Benjamin Hernandez
Duty Stations: Current: VPU-2; Past: MAG-24, VX-31, Blue Angels
Comments: Thank you to my family for always supporting me! I also want to thank all the sailors, marines and leaders that I've worked with. Without them I would not be the sailor that I am today!
Date: 09/05/19 at 20:23
From: HMC(Sel) Glick Uy
Duty Stations: U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa
Comments: Thanks to my family who is always beside me during the good times and bad times, the mentors who persistently guided me, my peers that always had my back and to the junior guys who completed who did their best to accomplish the mission. Without all this people, I would not be here today.
Date: 09/05/19 at 19:55
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jose Gabriel Gamboa
Duty Stations: 3D MED Battalion
Comments: I would like to thank my Family first and foremost for always being my true north, my Sailors who without I would not be where I am today, and my mentors who took the time to led and guide me.
Date: 09/05/19 at 19:53
From: HMC(FMF/PJ/SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Oscar N. DeGuzman
Duty Stations: USNH Okinawa, USS Boxer, BHC Atsugi, CG I MEF(1st ANGLICO), USNH Yokosuka, 3rd Bn 2nd Mar
Comments: Thank you all for the love and support mentally, physically & spiritually. Could not have done it without you!
Date: 09/05/19 at 19:50
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Jessica Reese
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital OKINAWA, Japan
Comments: I would like to thank my family first, without them I would not be here. Specifically my husband, he deserves more thank you’s then I could ever give. HMCM Pete Rona (Ret), thank you for being my first Chief and Mentor and setting the base for my military career.
Date: 09/05/19 at 19:49
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF/EXW) Chris Henderson
Duty Stations: USNH OKINAWA
Comments: I would like to thank my family for always supporting me through the good and the bad. Without their support I would not be here!
Date: 09/05/19 at 17:07
From: MAC (Sel) Justin Monson
Duty Stations: NOSC Springfield, OR
Comments: i would just like to say thank you to all of the members of the CPO Mess who have provided mentorship to help get me to this point. I would also like to give thanks to all of my sailors over the years who have assisted along this journey. Lastly to my family for always believing in me and pushing me to ever give up. HUZZAH CPO Selectee Class 126!
Date: 09/05/19 at 13:47
From: ACC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Viktor Fisher
Duty Stations: NAS Jacksonville, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), NAS Kingsville
Comments: Thank you, to all the Sailors who’ve worked with me side by side. Because of you I find myself in the position I’m in now!
Date: 09/05/19 at 12:52
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Jonathan Joel Waller
Duty Stations: SSBN 733 (G), TRF Kings Bay Ga, ECRC Norfolk Va, SSBN 740 (B)
Comments: I would like to thank my family for always supporting me, the junior sailors giving me the ability to grow and move forward, and the senior sailors for never letting me give up and pushing me to always do better.
Date: 09/05/19 at 11:49
From: MAC(SEL) ROBERTO GARCIA III
Duty Stations: NAS KINGSVILLE, NAS PENSACOLA, NSA BAHRAIN, GTMO, NAS PENSACOLA, SWFPAC/MCSFBN
Comments: FIRST AND FOREMOST I'D LIKE TO THANK MY FAMILY FOR ALL THE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT I WOULD NOT BE WHERE I AM TODAY. NEXT I'D LIKE TO THANK THE SAILORS AND LEADERSHIP THAT HAVE GUIDED MY DEVELOPMENT INTO WHAT I HAVE BECOME TODAY.
Date: 09/05/19 at 00:17
From: MAC(EXW/SW/IW/AW)(Sel) Jerico Onedera Jarin
Duty Stations: MSRON 7, NAF Atsugi, Naval Base San Diego, USS Essex (LHD 2), SWFPAC/MCSFBn
Comments: Thank you to my family, friends, Sailors and leadership for all your support. Without you I would not have made it this far.
Date: 09/04/19 at 19:59
From: OSC (SEL) TOMMY SMITH
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93)
Comments: I humbly repeat my gratitude to all Senior and Junior Sailors who helped make it possible for me to be here today. I accept this new challenge and will continue to work hard.
Date: 09/04/19 at 19:39
From: CTIC(SEL) DAMARIS GRADEN
Duty Stations: NIOC MD, NRD SF, NIOC TX
Comments: Thank you to my mentors to help me get to where I am. Thank you to my family for their support along the way.
Date: 09/04/19 at 16:43
From: MAC(SEL) Matthew Thurston
Duty Stations: SWFLANT/LHD-3/NAVSTA Great Lakes/NCIS
Comments: Hooyah Class 126!
Date: 09/04/19 at 15:07
From: MAC(SW/SW) (SEL) Walter Terry
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON
Comments: Class 126 in the house!!!
Date: 09/04/19 at 14:52
From: OSC(SEL) TOMMY SMITH
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG93)
Comments: This is OSC (SEL) Tommy Smith from the USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG-93) checking in.
Date: 09/04/19 at 12:42
From: AGC(Sel) Tonia Wilson
Duty Stations: NOMWC, NOAD NORFOLK, NOAC STENNIS SPACE CENTER, FLEET SURVEY TEAM STENNIS SPACE CENTER
Comments: Thank you to my Sailors first and foremost, my family and friends and all the amazing mentors I have had during my journey.
Date: 09/04/19 at 12:34
From: ISC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Marque Brown
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG HOON (DDG93)
Comments: I didn't make it here alone. I had great mentorship and support. This was a team effort. I'd like to thank all those that I served with at CNO-IP, USS RONALD REAGAN, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON and USAFRICOM.
Date: 09/04/19 at 12:30
From: CTTC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Sheena Simpson
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93)
Comments: I know I wouldn't be here without the awesome work from my Sailors and the mentorship from multiple chiefs throughout my career. Congrats to all the FY20 Chief Selects!
Date: 09/04/19 at 12:12
From: QMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Dominic J. Cummings
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors, friends and family whom have supported me the entire way. I would not be here without all of the love and guidance.
Date: 09/04/19 at 11:56
From: ITC (SW/IW/EXW) (SEL) Ryan David Dickinson
Duty Stations: USS Portland LPD 27
Comments: I would like to thank Matt Miller, Eric Witt, Lyna Tuon, Dennis Kimbrough, Mac Steinle, Ryan Link, many other Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Masterchiefs but most of all Kimberly Ball and my loving family for supporting me through everything.
Date: 09/04/19 at 03:22
From: STGC(SW/AW)(Sel) Chris Marmolejo
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG-HOON
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife Rita for supporting me. Also my kids for understanding Dad has to miss some birthdays or special events. Also my Chief's who pushed me to go above and beyond. Last my sailors who without you the mission would not be possible. The season has taught me more about myself. It has opened my eyes to the size and reach of the mess.
Date: 09/04/19 at 02:01
From: EODC(EWS)(SEL) Robert Denehie
Duty Stations: EODMU11
Comments: Shout out to Xavi, Carl, Josh, and Tom. Too much mentoring never hurt anyone. I'm thankful for having good teammates and a couple of great LCPOs that helped me make it this far.
Date: 09/03/19 at 20:46
From: SHC(SEL) Shornette C. Allison
Duty Stations: NAVSUPSYSCOM
Comments: Just want to thank my family for continuos support. My Sailors and my mentors.
Date: 09/03/19 at 13:28
From: ITC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Demarius Finch
Duty Stations: COMOPTEVFOR
Comments: A big THANK YOU to all of my family, friends and mentors that helped me on my journey to this milestone!
Date: 09/03/19 at 09:11
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Clifton D Page
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: THANK YOU to my Family for the support all these years. MY recruiting family at NRD Philly. My Chiefs on the Lincoln. E-Div for paving the way. EMC JOE TAYLOR. Paul M Donaldson. WES Padmore. Daniel Rodriguez.
Date: 09/03/19 at 07:39
From: OSC(Sel) Chad David Walters
Duty Stations: USS PREBLE (DDG 88), VFC-111, USS RAFAEL PERALTA (DDG 115)
Comments: I am glad to embark upon this journey and look forward to giving back to the Navy and the Chief Mess everything that was given to me. I am continuing to learn alot and want to be the best Chief I could be! The Chiefs Mess is definitely what makes the Navy what it is today!
Date: 09/03/19 at 02:50
From: AOC(SEL) Danny Canizalez
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Ronald Reagan , VX-9, USS Makin island.
Comments: I want to thank all of my Chiefs that have guided me and mentored me. To my sailors , without them I would not be here. I am truly thankful for my family, chain of command and my sailors for always supporting me.
Date: 09/03/19 at 01:12
From: BMC(Sel) Zaira Rebollar
Duty Stations: ACB-1
Comments: This whole experience is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I realize how lucky I am to be part of the best fraternity in the world. There are so many people I want to thank for helping me get here. Thank you BOSN Lazo, BMCS(ret) Breden, CTRC Flores, BOSN Jones, BMCS Collings, BMCS Williams. These are just a few to name. Most importantly my family because they have always been there for me. HOOYYAAA CLASS 126!!
Date: 09/02/19 at 22:50
From: ITC(SW/IW/AW)(Sel) Rocio Hammond
Duty Stations: TSC SD
Comments: There are so many Sailors and mentors I would live to thank! Much love to my Navy Family and a special Thanks to CS and CC onboard USS Jason Dunham, my TTGL Family, my NCTAMS Lant family I would not be here without you. A special thanks to Master Chief Sheridan McCray, Warrant Officer Sneller, Senior Chief(Ret) Tate, Chief (Ret) Noffsinger, Senior Chief Ernest, Senior Chief Bustamante for giving me the opportunity to lead, and giving me mentorship and guidance throughout the years! To my sweet friend who is always giving me tough love when I need it Chief (Ret) Horton! Last but not least to my dear husband, Marvin, who has been there for me every step of the way through the good and through the bad I could not have done it with out you. For my beautiful children, you are the reason I keep pushing. Thank you for helping me get here to where I am today.
Date: 09/02/19 at 22:09
From: CTMC(IW/SW)(SEL) Troy Lindsey
Duty Stations: NEIC
Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs who have taken the time to mentor me to where I am today and to those who will continue to mold me into who I will become.
Date: 09/02/19 at 21:51
From: ETC(Sel) Brandon Benson
Duty Stations: TSCOMM DET KADENA
Comments: Thank you ITCS Dylan Villarreal, ETCS Leroy Myrie, ITCS Ed Smith, And so many more for molding, shaping and guiding me to be selected as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer! I am proud and humbled by your wisdom and sacrifice.
Date: 09/02/19 at 20:33
From: CTRC(IW/SW) (SEL) Jonathon A Boles
Duty Stations: NIOC Suitland, NIOC Hawaii DSF, 502 CMT, NIOC Texas
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to all of my previous Chiefs that have gotten me to where I am now in my career
Date: 09/02/19 at 19:16
From: ICC(SW) (Sel) Stephen Biggie
Duty Stations: USS SOMERSET
Comments: This has been a long hard road to get here. I want to thank my family for their sacrifice, patience, and understanding, especially my kids, you mean the world to me. Also, all the Sailors I have had the pleasure of working with, without you, I would not be here Lastly, to those great mentors and Chiefs that guided me, thank you!
Date: 09/02/19 at 18:09
From: LSC(Sel) Miyuki Patterson
Duty Stations: NOSC North Island
Comments: Finally here after 20 years!
Date: 09/02/19 at 18:01
From: CTIC(IW)(SEL) Kevin D Farr
Duty Stations: NIOC TEXAS
Comments: My sincere thanks to all the Sailors who helped me over the years. I've learned so much from y'all over the years. Thanks for pushing me to do the things that were good for me even when I didn't want to.
Date: 09/02/19 at 17:40
From: EMC(SW/IW/AW) (SEL) Ashley Howley
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLC SD
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chief’s, past and present, who inspired and led me to where I am today!
Date: 09/02/19 at 16:48
From: ISC(SEL) (IW/SW/AW/EXW) Daniel Zinnikas
Duty Stations: VPU-2, USDAO VILNIUS, GTMO, NEIC, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JAC MOLESWORTH, USS ARLINGTON
Comments: It has been a long journey and I want to that all my shipmates that have helped me reach this milestone. I also want to thank my family whose unwavering support kept me grounded.
Date: 09/02/19 at 16:18
From: ADC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Angel Arellano
Duty Stations: USS Bataan LHD5, MALS 12, CVN 74 John C. Stennis , VMFAT 101, USS Makin Island LHD8
Comments: I would like to thanks those who never gave up on me. You know who you are! You always pushed me to a new limit and have my back without family and you guys will never be here.
Date: 09/02/19 at 14:32
From: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Alexys E. Gomoll
Duty Stations: NIOC Menwith Hill, USS TRUXTUN, NSAWC, NIOC Hawaii, USFF
Comments: Thank you to my Daddy in Heaven who was the first to understand and support my love for the U.S. Navy. He never let me give up and neither did any leader I have had along this journey.
Date: 09/02/19 at 12:23
From: STGC(SW/IW/IUSS)(SEL) Amber Wood
Duty Stations: PCU Delbert D. Black DDG 119
Comments: I would like to thank my fellow Chiefs who has taken the time to guided me to this point and I thank all my Sailors that I have had the opportunity to work with. Without you guys I would not be where I am today.
Date: 09/02/19 at 09:02
From: BUC(SEL) Jesse Dupin
Duty Stations: NCTC GP; NMCB133; NMC EAD DET Yokosuka
Comments: Thank you to everyone who had a positive influence on my life and a negative one to give me perspective. I’m blessed to be here. Definitely had lots of help from all the sailors and mentors who got me here. Class 126 you got this. Let’s finish out strong.
Date: 09/02/19 at 06:10
From: ATC(SEL) Trevor Choat
Duty Stations: ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, NASNI SAN DIEGO
Comments: Congratulations Class 126! Thank you to all the Chiefs and Sailors for everything that you have done for me. I would not be here without everyone whom I have had the privilege of working with. Good luck to everyone and once again Congratulations!
Date: 09/01/19 at 23:55
From: GSMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Omar Cervantes
Duty Stations: TSC Great Lakes; USS Lake Erie; USS Antietam; NRD Chicago; ACU 5; USS Russell
Comments: I would like to thanks those who never gave up on me. You know who you are! You always pushed me to a new limit. You never let me doubt myself. I can go on and on but what matters is that I don't let you down now!
Date: 09/01/19 at 23:06
From: YNC(SEL) Gisela Balmaceda
Duty Stations: DCMA HQ SOUTH
Comments: I am here because of my family, mentors and junior sailors. My family for always being there for me, mentors for pushing and challenging me, and finally my junior sailors for trusting in me and allowing me to lead them.
Date: 09/01/19 at 19:39
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(Sel) Kareem Castle
Duty Stations: CSCS FMS UNIT DAM NECK; USS GERALD R FORD
Comments: I would like to thank everyone for the help and support they have given me, helping me to get this far in my career. Special shout out to the USS McClusky and USS Gerald R. Ford.
Date: 09/01/19 at 19:39
From: FCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Cynthia L Cruz
Duty Stations: USS George Washington CVN 73
Comments: 31JUL19- The happiest day of my life. 13SEP19- The GREATEST day of my life. My family is my motivation. My Sailors are my inspiration. And my brothers and sisters are my revelations in this amazing transformation to Chief Petty Officer. HOOYAH Class 126!
Date: 09/01/19 at 19:31
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) John Gumiran
Duty Stations: VR-54, VFA-204, VR-62
Comments: It has been a very humbling experience to be selected. There are so many people to thank. Without the guidance of our Chiefs, the efforts of our Junior Sailors, and the support of friends and family, this point in our careers would not be possible. Thank you very much.
Date: 09/01/19 at 17:19
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Quirk
Duty Stations: USS SAN DIEGO
Comments: I wouldn't be where I'm at today without the mentorship of a few Chiefs I've had the honor of serving with. DCCS Chris Hunt ISCS Harold Smyth ISCS Donetta Cravens CTTC Brandon Briggs ISC Matt Courtois These Chiefs impacted my career and personal life in ways I cannot repay, so I hope to pay it forward.
Date: 09/01/19 at 16:45
From: LSC (SCW/EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jessica Freeman
Duty Stations: NMCB1,22NCR,CNAF,HSM-71.
Comments: Thank you to all that helped me get here, past and present.
Date: 09/01/19 at 15:59
From: MAC(SEL) Brax Edwards
Duty Stations: SCW-1 TACAMO
Comments: Thankful to God First, my Family, to all the junior Sailors who I’ve had the pleasure of leading, to the leadership who helped mold & develop me into the person I am today, & to the Chief Petty Officers who lit the torch before us. May we carry on the history, traditions, sacrifice and reputation of the CPO Mess with honor and selflessness. God bless.
Date: 09/01/19 at 14:03
From: ENC(Sel) Geovanni Santiago
Duty Stations: SWOSCOLCOM
Comments: I wouldn't be where I am today without the mentor ship from ENCS William Fall, EMCS Omar Gonzalez, and ENCS Eleuterio Roman. Thank you for being hard on me and making me into the sailor i am today!
Date: 09/01/19 at 13:59
From: HMC(SEL) (SW/AW) Joelle A Meyindjou
Duty Stations: USNS MERCY T-AH 19
Comments: I joined the NAVY for the opportunities, I stayed for the amazing people that I met along the way and now I have a deeper understanding of what it means to serve. Thank you to all my junior Sailors for being so open to me, hardworking, good listeners and making it easy for me to lead. Thank you for my peers for keeping me honest. To all my Chiefs and officers mentors (some of you have no idea that I was watching), thank you for being the example to emulate or to "not" emulate. I have learned from all and will not stop learning. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/01/19 at 13:42
From: CTTC(SEL) Andrew Zubay
Duty Stations: USS Sampson, NSWC Crane, USS Chung-Hoon, NNPTC Charleston, USS Port Royal
Comments: Congratulations Class 126! Thank you to every single sailor that I have interacted with over the past 16 years. I would not be here without all the work the junior sailors accomplished or the mentoring from every Chief I've been lucky enough to serve with.
Date: 09/01/19 at 10:01
From: AWOC(SEL) Don Johnson
Duty Stations: VP30
Comments: Happy to be here. Was selected as an AWV but am crossrating to AWO. It'll be weird being a Chief upgrading with new sailors but I plan on showing them that my rank doesn't mean I get easy treatment. Big shout out to VP30's mess. Their guidance helped me get selected. Even bigger shout out to the sailors I led. They're the real reason I'm here. I was fortunate to have people under me that needed minimal supervision and got the job done quickly and with quality work. Look forward to seeing your selection when it happens. And lastly to my Family. They're still with me and spring me through transitioning to another job and through my season. -DoJo
Date: 09/01/19 at 09:35
From: ETVC (SS)(SEL) Jermaine Smith
Duty Stations: USS Pennsylvania, TTF Kings Bay
Comments: Congratulations to you all. This is not a destination, but the start of something new. I’m thankful for my mentors, colleagues, and friends who have helped me along the way.
Date: 09/01/19 at 09:25
From: OSC (Sel) Arcenia Eatman
Duty Stations: CSCS DET NORFOLK
Comments: Congratulations!!! Class 126
Date: 09/01/19 at 03:34
From: MMC (SEL) Shane CaseyGardiner
Duty Stations: SWOS San Diego, USS FRANK CABLE, USS EISENHOWER, USS TRENTON
Comments: I would like to thank everyone, too numerous to mention, who have help me to reach to this point in my career.
Date: 08/31/19 at 20:09
From: ITC(AW/SW)(SEL) Damaris Matos
Duty Stations: NCTAMS LANT DET JAXS
Comments: I'd like to thank all the junior sailors and Chiefs that helped get me here. To my mentors, I whole heartily thank you for always keeping it real. For never telling me what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. It was your words and dedication that kept me pushing forward no matter what obstacles I faced. Navy Chief!!! Navy Pride!!! Class 126
Date: 08/31/19 at 19:28
From: MMC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Edward Lomongo Jr.
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIG CHARLESTON, USS JOHN C. STENNIS, NRD LOS ANGELES, USS CARL VINSON
Comments: Thank you to my family for your love and support! And everyone that has helped me through my career!
Date: 08/31/19 at 19:27
From: HMC(Sel) Shawn Burnette
Duty Stations: 4th MEDLOG, CLB 451
Comments: It’s an honor to be selected as a CPO Selectee. I’m truly humbled and grateful and want to thank my wife and everyone who has built me up throughout my career to get me to this point. I have so many great mentors and aspiring leaders that have taught me so much and can’t thank them enough. Thank you to the Chiefs mess for working with us thus far throughout our season to identify our weaknesses, help us with our failures, and turn them into strengths, and build us up to be the best Chiefs we can be. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/31/19 at 19:21
From: HMC (Sel) Sherika Mitchell
Duty Stations: NHC Charleston
Comments: Thank you Amaya and Camille, my little loves, who keep me going on an hourly basis!
Date: 08/31/19 at 19:18
From: BMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) LaDale Ruth Patton
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron Eleven
Comments: Thank you to all of the people that got me here. I couldn’t have made it this far without the support of my junior sailors and the guidance of many Chiefs.
Date: 08/31/19 at 17:50
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(Sel) Alexander E. Abel
Duty Stations: VP-9, VP-30, VP-26, VP-46, VP-69
Comments: To all those past and present that helped me out, I would like to say thank you so much for grooming me over the years. At the time, all those lessons didn't make sense but as I'm slowly learning now all those lessons were for a reason. So if you are reading this and you know who I am, YOU MADE AN IMPACT IN MY LIFE. Thank you and I will pay it forward.
Date: 08/31/19 at 16:18
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF) Brittany L. Jones
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center San Diego, 3rd Medical BN, Navy Operational Support Center Washington DC, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Comments: Forever indebted to a lot of individuals and teams who helped drive me to this point. Time to pay it forward.
Date: 08/31/19 at 15:04
From: AOC(Sel) Candice Singleton
Duty Stations: NAS FORT WORTH JRB/NMCLANT Det Fort Worth
Comments: Thank You to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career. Class 126: let's make stuff happen.
Date: 08/31/19 at 14:32
From: YNSC(SS)(Sel) Mauricio Flores
Duty Stations: USS OHIO (SSGN 726)(B), USS MICHIGAN (SSGN 727)(B), NNPTC, NSA CHARLESTON.
Comments: I want to thank all who have inspired me specially those that I hold a special place in my heart for YNSC(SS)(Ret) Matt Roberts, YNSC(SS) Josie Jenkins III, and others that really showed me what it is to care for your Junior Sailors. They built the foundation of my leadership and from there I have grown and I WILL continue with the help of all my brothers and sisters now!!! Thanks to every chief that ever gave me an ass chewing for doing something I was not supposed to be doing and correcting me on the spot, I hope to inspire junior Sailors as I was by some of the Chiefs before me!!!Thanks for allowing me to express myself here and Congrats to all of FY-20 Class 126 Chief Selectees!!!! V/R YNSC(Sel) Mauricio Flores aka “MOFLO”
Date: 08/31/19 at 12:13
From: ITSC(SS/IW)(SEL) Jesse B. Fine
Duty Stations: USS LOUISVILLE SSN 724
Comments: Thank you to everyone that's ever guided me. My first CPO for never giving up on me, MTCSJames Murray. Thank you to ITSCM Turgeon for pushing me to my limit.
Date: 08/31/19 at 11:58
From: AMEC(Sel) (AW) Jayson Whitmire
Duty Stations: VAW-126, VFA-15, VQ-4, DDG-51, CVN-65.
Comments: Thank you to all the junior sailors and Chiefs that got me here. It is a great honor to be apart of the great brotherhood in the world.
Date: 08/31/19 at 11:42
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Scott C. Fitzgibbons
Duty Stations: IWTC Virginia Beach
Comments: I have been in the great US Navy for 9 1/2 years, throughout I have had great mentors including ITCS Jennifer Martinez, ITC Dave Christensen, ITC Reynaldo Sanders, ITC Jeremy Gilman from the USS Bonhomme Richard and USS Essex. I can say for certain that ITCS Ronnie Eldridge was instrumental in my development and eventual selection. I look forward to future relationships in the mess and training my relief.
Date: 08/31/19 at 11:34
From: CMC (SCW/EXW) (Sel) Evan Brohamer
Duty Stations: Logsu-1
Comments: I would just like to thank everyone who helped me get where I am today, family, friends, all my leadership throughout the years and all the junior troops I have had the privilege to lead.
Date: 08/31/19 at 07:44
From: AMC(Sel) Jovelyn Gale
Duty Stations: FRCNW
Comments: AMC Sel fy2020
Date: 08/31/19 at 06:22
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) Cory Lance Jordan
Duty Stations: NAS Jacksonville, USS Harry S Truman
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs and Mentors that helped me get here! Still can't believe it!
Date: 08/31/19 at 05:44
From: ITC(Sel) Timothy Hunsberger
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM Bahrain
Comments: Thomas Surratt and Shane Smith are the reason why I'm here today.
Date: 08/31/19 at 00:11
From: ADC (AW/SW) (Sel) Nathan Franklin
Duty Stations: VX-9 NAWS CHINA LAKE
Comments: I would like to thank the all the chiefs that help get me here and especially CMDCM Eric Schmidt, AECS Douglas Nelson and AMEC Barbie Curtis.
Date: 08/31/19 at 00:09
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Tony Edward Valle
Duty Stations: VAQ-134
Comments: I would firsly like to start by thanking God, without him we wouldn't be were we are today. My family for supporting me through all the choices I have made in my career and everyone we have had the honor to lead. Its our sailors that keep the mission going and if it wasn't for the hard work they put in for us we would not be the best Navy in the world! we must always remember to take care of them and lead them . I am proud and honored to be selected!
Date: 08/30/19 at 22:02
From: CSC(SW) (SEL) Wes Lewis
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf CG72
Comments: Shout out to my shipmates for helping me out along the way, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be where I am today.
Date: 08/30/19 at 22:00
From: CTRC(SW/IW/AW) SEL Jessie A. Roy
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf CG 72
Comments: Glad to be here. It was a long road.
Date: 08/30/19 at 21:38
From: LSC (Sel) Antonius Quintin Cunningham
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78
Comments: I would like to thank my Family for supporting me, my mentors, and the junior Sailors that busted their butts for me.
Date: 08/30/19 at 21:23
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) JONAS GARCIA
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), NAVMEDCEN SDIEGO, USNS MERCY (T-AH39), NRD DALLAS, USS EMORY S LAND (AS 39)
Comments: I would like to say thank you to friends, my Sailors, my mentors, my leaders for their support and challenges. To my family - I thank you with all my heart.
Date: 08/30/19 at 20:37
From: GMC(EXW)(SEL) Cole Disy
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 Charlie Company 1st Platoon
Comments: To all of the Chiefs and Sailors who guided and supported me along the way, thank you! I wish for nothing other than the best for the US Navy and our great country. I am proud to be a part of this team and look forward to future endeavors.
Date: 08/30/19 at 14:00
From: MAC(Sel) Yanitsa Wiley
Duty Stations: MSRON-9, CRS-11, SWFPAC, NSF Bahrain
Comments: There are so many emotions rushing through me right now but I have to stop and acknowledge those who have helped me get here and helped me be a better version of myself...NC1 retired Ramona Hughes busted her butt to make sure I would be selected and augmented from the reserves to active duty-without her support and her wisdom I would not be standing in this very moment and she taught me that not all battles deserved a fight and I needed to choose wisely(this is your moment too sis)...to MACM Travis Bailey, who despite his reservations about my past, went against the black and white of policy/instructions and took a chance on me-thank you for always trusting me and my decisions but always telling me the reality when I wasn’t as good as I thought I was....to my heart (my MVP) MACS Stacey Jones, for not just being a mentor but my Mama, for taking all the late night calls, for listening and helping me through the pains I have endured in silence, for teaching me how to be a better woman and mother, for not allowing me to neglect my first priorities, and for reminding me of my true worth (I will always love you)....to MACM Brandy Gennette, you have demonstrated to me the strength and character of a leader and have taught me lessons I will always carry with me, but most importantly you took a risk on me without even knowing Who ME really was, you saw me before I saw myself, and you will never know how grateful I truly am....to MACS Brian Day, your style is different but I can totally relate, from old school hip hop, the beat feet nerds, to shut your mouth girl, to “I will fire your ass”, the message was always clear and never lost in translation but you cared...your heart peered through the frustrations and my mistakes but you helped make me better....to LT Griff Lotson, thank you for stepping in and being the male figure my son needed while I was on my grind-I don’t say much out loud but I am truly grateful to you and your family...to Nicolas Antonio Burrowes, thanks for exemplifying the true meaning of peer to peer lateral leadership-what you did behind the scenes went unnoticed to many but I will always cherish and be grateful for the guidance and harsh critiques....But most important of all, thank you to my family, my children who have endured countless birthdays and holidays without me and still could not wait to congratulate me in this moment, the children who have driven me mad and grey but continue to cheer me on, I love you guys infinity and to my mom, Nilsa Albino, thank you for supporting my dream, for watching the kids when you weren’t at your best so that I could stay overseas and succeed, and although we will never fix the past, I appreciate you now in the present....and despite our failed marriage, Demetrius Wiley, I thank you for stirring up this vision in me, for telling me countless nights that I could do this, to taking care of the family on numerous deployments-we May no longer be one but you still played a major role in this success, you sacrificed so much at times and deserve credit too...to the many that I may have missed, know that you are not forgotten and your guidance will stay with me forever and I will always pay it forward-MACM Jamie Gainey, MACS Kenneth WATSON, MACS Marvin Montgomery, MAC Markeeta Hardin, MAC Zanika Smith and so many more...for the Man who has my heart smiling, thank you for the tenacity and hopefully we can share many more of these moments together❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Date: 08/30/19 at 13:41
From: ENC (SW) (Sel) Joshua Insco
Duty Stations: Naval Station Activity Bahrain
Comments: I am greatful for the support of my family, with out them I couldn't have accomplished anything. To those that work with me by my side through all the blood sweat and tears are the real heros. To the leaders that I have worked for that are real and true your guidance has left an everlasting impression on myself and my career and I'm forever thankful.
Date: 08/30/19 at 13:01
From: ISC (SEL) Christopher Jeffers
Duty Stations: FT SHERIDAN
Comments: Very honored to have been selected. Best of luck to all my fellow Selects and congratulations!
Date: 08/30/19 at 12:58
From: LSC(EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Marcus Lee Register
Duty Stations: NSWTACDEVRON FOUR, COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU, USS HARRY S TRUMAN
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/30/19 at 12:42
From: CEC(SCW/EXW) (SEL) Marc David Artache
Duty Stations: NMCB 74, 20th SRG, NSU State Department, NMCB 11, NCG 2
Comments: To all the Sailors I’ve had the liberty to lead, interact, follow, and most importantly listen to. All the long hours we put in when we didn't like what had to be done but we did it. I am at this point in my career because of your efforts. I thank each and every one of you for allowing me to provide the playing field you all operated with in. The most satisfying aspect of being selected is knowing there is a backing of Sailors that will happily take charge and will willingly follow each other into the unknown. To me that what this is about. To those Senior leaders that stayed and had those hard, personal conversations, the ones that put in the time when no one else would through grey areas, the ones that placed their own careers and families on the line for myself and many other Sailors. Thank you.
Date: 08/30/19 at 09:23
From: NCC(SEL) (SW/AW) Brandon Michael Hoover
Duty Stations: NCBC Gulfport, USS NORMANDY CG-60, HSC-84, NOSC Omaha, USS CARL VINSON CVN-70
Comments: Being selected is by far one of the biggest milestones both personally and professionally. Initiation has been an incredibly humbling process thus far. It has given me the opportunity to reflect on how we all got here. With that, realizing that none of us got here by ourselves on our own merit. Our families, mentors, and Sailors got us to this point. I want to thank my parents, Jim and Fran Hoover for continuing to believe in me and always pushing me to be better. I’d like to recognize a few specific mentors for encouraging me to think outside the box and be an advocate for our Sailors: AOCM(Ret) Bobby Lee, CMDCM Steve Rioux, CMDCM Doug Newman, NCCM Shona Haynes, EODCS Shawn Simmons, FCC(Ret) Ken Lilley, and NCC Autumn Swarts. Finally I’d like to genuinely thank the Sailors I’ve had under my charge. You’ve all taught me numerous valuable lessons. I’ve learned just as much if not more from you as you’ve learned from me. Together, we can accomplish more than any one person.
Date: 08/30/19 at 08:51
From: CSSC(Sel) Michael Carlson
Duty Stations: FORT LEE
Comments: Thank you to God and to my shipmates. Could not have gotten here without you.
Date: 08/30/19 at 07:10
From: ABEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Justin King
Duty Stations: CVN 72 USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: I am extremely proud and excited for this new road in my career. I would like to recognize some key figures that have guided towards this mile marker in my career, John Rogers, Marcus Steward, Casey Nalley, Chad Clark, Matthew Brown, Dan Longwell. I will always remember and rely on the advice and input you have given me from E1 to now.
Date: 08/30/19 at 01:10
From: AGC(IW/NAO/AW/SW) (Sel) Nicholas Vojak
Duty Stations: NCBC Gulfport, MS
Comments: I am extremely humbled to have been selected. I would not be here if not for the sacrifices of those around me and those who have kept me on the right path. I am thankful for all the Chiefs who helped me and molded me throughout my career thus far.
Date: 08/29/19 at 22:02
From: CMC (Sel) Christopher Dillard
Duty Stations: LANTORDCOM Det Sewells Point, NMCB 133, CBMU 202, NCHB 13
Comments: I am very grateful to the outstanding Sailors who have impacted my life and my career. Thank you all so much.
Date: 08/29/19 at 21:38
From: CEC(SCW/EXW) (SEL) James Aaron Bryant
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NCG 2, DEVGRU, NMCB 133
Comments: I want to thank all of those that helped mold me and mentor me to become the person that I am today. I want to thank my sponsors MACS Sweaty, BUC Clouds, EOC Luxon and YNC Pickens for guiding me through the season, my troops for getting me to where I am today and last but not least my family for being there for me through my career.
Date: 08/29/19 at 21:32
From: AGC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Brandon Vitense
Duty Stations: Information Warfare Training Group Gulfport
Comments: It is with overwhelming joy I would like to humbly thank all the sailors who made this achievement possible for me. Fenton Chavez, Chris Rondeau, Tennyson Sharpe, Craig Hawkins, Abdul Kasimcarew, Dan Hicks, Keith Albro, Shea Erickson, Bobby Windham, Mattius Fischer, Steve Steinbeck, Moises Calambas, Andy Silvis, Courtney Pugmeire, James Green, Brandon Benton, and many more too numerous to name.
Date: 08/29/19 at 15:14
From: MMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Benjamin J Werchek
Duty Stations: NRD Chicago / EODMU1
Comments: I want to thank all the junior sailors from all my previous commands without them and the work they did in support, this entry would not be possible. I also want to thank all the Chiefs that have invested their time and effort in making the best of their Sailors and legitimately caring about them. Finally but most importantly without my family, especially my wife Lacey and our Dogs none of this could have. This means the world to me to keep pushing myself and earning every bit everyday. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 08/29/19 at 10:43
From: LSC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) CLEAVON L. MCDONALD
Duty Stations: NIOC GA
Comments: September 13th is going to be the best day of my Navy career. A lot of hard work and mentorship went in to getting me to this point. I was most proud to deliver the news to my step dad and wife who has been the driving force behind this accomplishment. As far as mentorship, I couldn't have achieved this without the help of LSCM Keith Adams, LSC Minnel McCrowre and CTRCS Nakia Davis. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in this significant milestone.
Date: 08/29/19 at 09:57
From: BMC (SW/IW) (SEL) Lester T. Jones JR
Duty Stations: USS Gunston Hall LSD 44, USS Emory S. Land, NIOC Norfolk, Beach Master Unit Two, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs past and present for the training, guidance, and support to get me here to this very special place in my career.
Date: 08/29/19 at 09:08
From: ETC(EXW/SS)(SEL) Alexander Drew
Duty Stations: USS Asheville, SWFLANT, CRS10
Comments: The journey has been long and hard, but the path ahead will be even more trying. I am lucky that it has been paved by great men and women that I hope to one day call my brothers and sisters. Thank you to GMCS Eric Varela, ABFC Jack Bays, MMC Donald Wright, LSC Laura Dawson and the hundreds of Chiefs and Sailors that have helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 08/29/19 at 07:38
From: ETC(SEL) Bryan L. Madsen
Duty Stations: PCU Tripoli, Navsta Rota, USS Lake Erie
Comments: I would like to thank all Chiefs that guided and trained me.
Date: 08/29/19 at 00:25
From: HMC(SEL) Roger Derek Gamez
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND, WALTER REED BETHESDA AND 1st MEDICAL BATTALION
Comments: i would like to thank from the bottom of my heart all the chiefs that guided me and mentored me to get to this point. i could have not done without you
Date: 08/28/19 at 21:38
From: ETC(Sel)(SW/AW/IUSS) David Edward Robert Hakola
Duty Stations: NR CNFK HQ, 31st SRG, USS GUARDIAN (MCM-5), NOPF Dam Neck, ACU-4
Comments: Thank you all for creating and maintaining an amazing resource and community with this website! There are too many to thank and acknowledge here, but some that come immediately to mind are Senior Chief Migdalia Rolon for encouraging me and fighting for me so many years ago, STGC Howard Alexander who passed his anchors down to me at retirement and I’ve carried with me since 2006, CMDCM Jaret Morris for being my mentor, my guide, and my friend, Master Chief Phillip “Rocky” Rockwell for always being there when I need a hand or a laugh or advice, Master Chief Keith Metcalfe for creating opportunity and always being a phone call away, and HMCS Christine Tucker for taking care of me and reminding of of who I am. CUCS Tom Friedlander and PSC Laura Friedlander, the dynamite duo who can get anything done and have always been nothing short of the best to me. OSC Jennifer Wise, who encourages me and helps me to see what I’m capable of. EMC Brian Atkinson; we’ve been brothers for over 15 years, and I’m so proud to say that our brotherhood will reach a new level. CMDCM Tracy Lyon, AECS Jason Lucas, LSC Teresa Dearmon, and HMC Aaron Ramirez: I couldn’t ask for better leads through this season. And to all the others, you may not be named outright, but you are definitely not forgotten. Thank you ALL for fighting for me and with me to finally have this honor of joining you. YOU believed in me, and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without ALL of you. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 08/28/19 at 18:43
From: MTC(SS)(SEL) Mark Rogers
Duty Stations: SWFLANT, USS Tennessee, USS Kentucky
Comments: I'm very proud to finally be part of the Chief Petty Officers of the US Navy!
Date: 08/28/19 at 18:04
From: MAC(Sel) Nick A. Burrowes
Duty Stations: NSF Bahrain
Comments: Respectfully request to be added to deck log
Date: 08/28/19 at 18:00
From: NCC(SW/AW) (SEL) MELISSA J. EDWARDS
Duty Stations: USS FORREST SHERMAN
Comments: I want to thank all the Chiefs that took the time to mentor me and other Sailors. If it wasn't for them I would not be where I am today in this fine Navy.
Date: 08/28/19 at 17:44
From: HMC(Sel) Alfrica Alugas
Duty Stations: NOSC NOLA
Comments: Thank you to everyone who carried me on their backs, dragged me along, poured knowledge into me, and put up with my imperfections. Thank you also to my Junior Sailors for allowing me to lead you!
Date: 08/28/19 at 16:52
From: AMC(SEL) Donald Stevens
Duty Stations: USS Makin Island LHD8
Comments: This is the greatest day of my life!!!
Date: 08/28/19 at 14:40
From: OSC(Sel) Inica Lee
Duty Stations: ATG NORFOLK, USS PHILIPPINE SEA, USS MASON, USS BULKELEY, and USS PORTER
Comments: Thank you to everyone who believed in me!
Date: 08/28/19 at 12:51
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Rylee J. Hyney
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise, NCTS Naples IT, ACU FIVE, USS Makin Island
Comments: I want to thank MACS Ben Ames for being the LCPO that got me back on track when I started slipping up and ITCS Wes Persons for being the mentor that kept me focused and continued to follow up for years and always helping me succeed. THANK YOU!
Date: 08/28/19 at 12:48
From: ASC(SEL) Cody Clayton
Duty Stations: FRCNW, USS George Washington, FRCSW, ISS Makin Island
Comments: Thank You to all that have helped me get here, past and present. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/28/19 at 12:45
From: BMC(Sel) ARCHIE SHARP
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
Comments: It is a pleasure to have the goat locker as a vaild resource to depend on and the network that builds opportunity for commincation.
Date: 08/28/19 at 10:00
From: NCC(SW/AW/IW)(Sel) CHARLES ANNANG
Duty Stations: NWSY
Comments: I am very proud to be part of the Goatlocker.
Date: 08/28/19 at 04:30
From: CMC(SCW/EXW/SW)(SEL) Jonathan Doyle
Duty Stations: 133
Comments: Go Navy!
Date: 08/28/19 at 01:01
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Michael Tubbs
Duty Stations: CRS11 DET BANGOR, WA
Comments: Thank all Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs for all your help along the way. Carrying me and picking me up when I lost hope. Teaching me to focus on what was in front of me and what I could control. It is now my time to give back like you have given to me!
Date: 08/28/19 at 00:56
From: QMC (Sel) Keith T Lomis
Duty Stations: CRS-11 Delta 1st, NAVMAG Indian Island, USS Dubuque (LPD-8)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief Petty Officers before me that have given the CPO mess a tradition of honor and success.
Date: 08/27/19 at 21:44
From: HMC (SW/IW) (SEL) Sarah Delapena
Duty Stations: BMC Sewell's Point; USS Nitze (DDG-94); NH Jax, FL; COMNAVSPECWARCOM; Navy Liaison Det Landstuhl, Germany; USS New Orleans (LPD-18)
Comments: I am extremely humbled and honored to have been selected! First and foremost, I thank my family for every second of support throughout my time in the Navy and more recently through these past few weeks. It's been challenging but my sweet husband has entertained my crazy! I also thank every single mentor, leader (good and bad), Sailor that I have served with. They helped to mold me into the person that I am today. Congratulations fellow Selectees! Let's rock these next few weeks and wear our anchors with pride on that extremely special day!
Date: 08/27/19 at 16:51
From: ATC (AW/SW) (SEL) Benjamin Klepper
Duty Stations: VAW-125, VX-20, VAW-124
Comments: Thank you to all of my Sailors first and foremost for all that you have done to forge the foundation of my career thus far. Thank you for the mentor ship and guidance from all of the Chief's, Senior Chief's, and Master Chief's that steered my rudder in the right direction throughout the years. To everyone who has had a part in making me successful, I humbly THANK YOU!
Date: 08/27/19 at 14:40
From: MNC(SW) (SEL) Tyler L. Smith
Duty Stations: USS Devastator, NMC Seal Beach, MCM Crew Swerve
Comments: I want to thank all the Chiefs that helped me get this far, and my family for always supporting me.
Date: 08/27/19 at 04:30
From: ATC(SEL) Jordan Landfair
Duty Stations: FRC Mid Atlantic Pax River, FRC Southeast Jacksonville, NAWMU-1 Guam, FRC West Lemoore, NATTC Pensacola ATI "A" School
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors and Chiefs who helped me get here. I am here because of you
Date: 08/27/19 at 01:38
From: LSC(SEL) Tara Goodell
Duty Stations: NAF Atsugi, NOSC Nashville, NMCB 27
Comments: I am forever grateful and thankful to my Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who believed in me enough to guide me through my career, as well as my sailors that I serve with and for. Without all I would not be in this most humbling place. I would also like to congratulate all FY20 Selects! Navy Chief * Navy Pride!
Date: 08/26/19 at 21:05
From: MAC(Sel) Evan Ray Ellis
Duty Stations: CRG 1 Det Guam/Naval Base San Diego/VFA 154/COMFLEACT Yokosuka
Comments: Extremely grateful and humbled to have been Selected.
Date: 08/26/19 at 20:35
From: OSC(SEL) Cameron Dominic Washington
Duty Stations: USS WASP, USS EISENHOWER, USS IWO JIMA, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, NCHB-1, SOUTHCOM, COMLANTFLT, USS CARTER HALL
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN FY20 CLASS 126!!!!!
Date: 08/26/19 at 13:33
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Robert Hartland
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM GA, USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77), NAVIOCOM CO, CSG-4
Comments: Congrats to all of the FY-20 selectees! We will all look back on these six weeks with pride and humility. Enjoy your time and while it may be difficult to understand how to have "fun," never stop trying to figure out how. We only get ONE season. This is OUR season. Thank you to all of the CPOs who say something in me and pushed me to grow professionally while taking care of my Sailors. You have set a great example for many to follow and that's why you received a call from me.
Date: 08/26/19 at 12:29
From: FCC (Sel) Kenneth R. Martin
Duty Stations: USS Albany, NAVSUBSCOL New London, USS Chosin, USS Stethem
Comments: I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone that helped guide and mentor me. I wouldn't have been able to get this far on my own. I would also like to thank my wonderful wife and kids, they gave me the strength to keep pushing forward during all the long days and the longer underways.
Date: 08/26/19 at 10:57
From: QMC(Sel) Miguel A Thormes
Duty Stations: USS LABOON, NBU 7, NRD PITTSBURGH, USS LABOON
Comments: Honored to be a Chief in the greatest rate in the Navy. Long live the Quartermaster.
Date: 08/26/19 at 03:40
From: AWOC(Sel) Jeremy Smith
Duty Stations: VP-4, VP-30, CTF-57
Comments: I am truly honored and humble to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. I want to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point for I did not get here on my own. It was because of my family's support, the mentorship I've received from so many Chiefs I have had the privilege to work for in my career, and for all the hard work my Junior Sailors completed under me. I plan to pass down everything I've learned and been mentored on throughout my career. Pay it forward!
Date: 08/25/19 at 22:29
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Derrick Henry
Duty Stations: USS TARAWA(LHA 1), USS NIMITZ(CVN 68), USS CARL VINSON(CVN 70), PSNS & IMF Det Everett, USS CARL VINSON(CVN 70)
Comments: First of all I would like to thank my family, without them supporting me and staying by my side throughout my career I would have never had the drive to get this far. I want to thank all those who came before me, the ones who paved the way. I would also like to particularly thank MMCS(Ret) Herbert Johnson, CWO4(Ret) Dave Hinds, SHCM Lori Mitchell, AOCS Javier Lopezmotta, MMCS Kinte Horton and MMC Charles Gardner.
Date: 08/25/19 at 20:59
From: CTRC(IW/SW) (SEL) AMY WESTBROOK
Duty Stations: NIOC Georgia, IWTC San Diego, NIOC Hawaii, USS O'Kane (DDG 77), NIOC Hawaii, NSGA Sugar Grove
Comments: I am humbled to have been selected, and grateful to all of the amazing mentors and Sailors that have guided me along my way here! Navy Chief Navy Pride!
Date: 08/25/19 at 20:06
From: MAC(AW)(SEL) Ezra M. Payton
Duty Stations: CFA Sasebo (NLT 30NOV19), NWS Seal Beach (2016-2019), VFA-151 (2013-2016), NSA Washington - Washington Navy Yard (2010-2013)
Comments: It's an honored to have been selected. I want to thank everyone that has helped me get this point in my career. I will continue to pave the way for others that follow.
Date: 08/25/19 at 20:02
From: OSC(Sel) Arcenia Eatman
Duty Stations: CSCS DET NORFOLK
Comments: Congratulations
Date: 08/25/19 at 20:00
From: MAC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Dustin Stephens
Duty Stations: CRG-2 Detachment Bahrain
Comments: I would like to think YNC(SW/AW) Stephens, Tommy (Retired) for all of his wisdom and guidance throughout my naval career.
Date: 08/25/19 at 19:30
From: LSC (Sel) (SW/SCW/EXW) Alvis Sanchez
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf CG 72, CBMU 202, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders that have helped me reach this career milestone. I am humbled and appreciate for this opportunity to pay it forward.
Date: 08/25/19 at 16:34
From: AWSC (Sel) Derek A Barnum
Duty Stations: HSC-14
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief's before me. I appreciate that this site is here to help guide me.
Date: 08/25/19 at 15:23
From: STGC(SW) (SEL) Ashlee Daniel Burnett
Duty Stations: USS Forrest Sherman DDG98, USS Normandy CG60, USS Hopper DDG70
Comments: I would like to thank all my sailors who have worked with me and for me over the last 13 years to help shape me into the leader I am today. Without them, I would not be here. I would also like to thank some of my mentors, STGCM Jennifer Maestro, STGCS(Ret.) Matthew Ramos and STGCS(Ret.) James Jackson for their confidence in me and their continued mentorship.
Date: 08/25/19 at 14:47
From: HMC (SW) (Sel) Stephani Crosby
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Beaufort, USS Wasp (LHD 1), NRD Richmond, BHC Boone, USS Leyte Gulf, NHC Annapolis, BHC Atsugi, Japan
Comments: Thank you to all who have gone before me, I will pave the way for those who come after me, and I thank those who have believed in me, when I did not believe in myself.
Date: 08/25/19 at 14:29
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Justin Lamont Tilley
Duty Stations: COMFIFTHFLT/COMNAVCENT
Comments: I am very grateful for the Sailors that have worked for me and my family who has been with me on this journey from the beginning. I owe my selection to them. They are the reason I am where I am today. Without them, I would not be here. I am very humbled to have been selected and look forward to the challenges!
Date: 08/25/19 at 12:55
From: ADC(AW) (SEL) Jennifer Lavon Davenport
Duty Stations: HS-15, VQ-2, VP-46, CNATTU WHIDBEY ISLAND, VP-9
Comments: Hello everyone, happy to be here and proud to serve. Currently deployed to Sigonella with VP-9. Redistributed to VP-1 in November 2019.
Date: 08/25/19 at 10:55
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) ERIK MICHAEL WEIGL
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX LHD2, USS BLUE RIDGE LCC19, SWOS GREAT LAKES, USS FARRAGUT DDG99
Comments: Thank you everyone who got me to this point. You all are the best Hooyah.
Date: 08/24/19 at 21:46
From: ICC (Sel) (SW/AW/IW) Chane J. Milton
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USS HOPPER (DDG 70), NAVCOMTELSTA FAR EAST, USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20), USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)
Comments: Definitely honored and overly humbled be selected to be apart of this process. I have dreamt of this moment for some time and it would not have been possible had it not been for those who held me up when my legs didn't work, Pushed me up when my arms were tired, dragged me when I was unwilling and believed in me when I didn't. To all of my Senior Leadership; for keeping me going and showing me the way, Thank you! And for all the Junior Sailors who held me down and made countless sacrifices everyday so we could be successful, You are the foundation of this grand moment and I cannot thank you enough! I will do my best to make you proud. Thank you all!
Date: 08/24/19 at 21:35
From: CTRC(Sel) Lawrence Gilley
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas
Comments: Thank you everyone that helped me get where i am today. Hooyah FY20.
Date: 08/24/19 at 20:59
From: ADC(AW) (Sel) Derek J. Watson
Duty Stations: HSC-8
Comments: Hooyah 126!
Date: 08/24/19 at 19:03
From: CTNC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Casey Stevons
Duty Stations: Navy Cyber Defence Operations Command
Comments: Thank you CPOs who guided me and mentored throughout my career.
Date: 08/24/19 at 17:41
From: ETC(Sel) Christopher Benner
Duty Stations: USS ANZIO (CG-68), SBT-20, NCTAMS LANT, USS BULKELEY (DDG-84), EODMU EIGHT
Comments: I would like to thank ETC(Ret) David Jones, ETC Richard Morris, FCACS Adam Hardy, CTMC Nathaniel Siewny, HMC Duane Paquette, DCC Ashley Wehrle, ETC Chadwick Sherman and without a doubt my beautiful, loving and supportive wife!
Date: 08/24/19 at 16:10
From: FCAC (SW) (SEL) John Hardy
Duty Stations: USS HALSEY DDG 97
Comments: Truly honored to be selected and to go through this season with a great mess!
Date: 08/24/19 at 13:54
From: HMC(FMF/SW/AW)(SEL) Kellin Lamar Parker
Duty Stations: 3d Marine Aircraft Wing Miramar
Comments: Truly honored and humbled to have been selected to join the fraternity that is the CPO mess! I would not have been selected were it not for the hard work, dedication, and the trust of my junior Sailors/peers, and the guidance and mentorship of my mentors and genuine Chiefs!
Date: 08/24/19 at 13:13
From: ADC (SEL) Nate Murry
Duty Stations: VP-10 NAS Jacksonville
Comments: I'm Nate Murry, ADC (SEL). Currently stationed at VP-10, NAS Jacksonville FL. Past duty stations: -VFA-125 -VFA-195 -MALS-11 -VFA-154 -VP-30 Would like to thank the leaders who got me here.
Date: 08/24/19 at 12:54
From: STGC(SW/AW)(SEL) Steven W. Goerner
Duty Stations: USS DECATUR (DDG 73), USS HOWARD (DDG 83), USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106)
Comments: Honored and excited to be a part of the greatest team in the armed forces. Hooyah! Wouldn't be here without the guidance of the Mess and the strong support of my junior sailors. Didn't get here alone. Looking forward to working with all of you world wide!
Date: 08/24/19 at 12:47
From: OSC(Sel)(SW/AW/EXW/IW) Ginny M Grady
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Currently IA to Djibouti, Africa.
Comments: History of Commands: ARCO ARDM-5 2005-2007, COMSUBRON ELEVEN (CSS 11) 2007-2008, USS WASP (LHD-1) 2008-2012, USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG-79)2012-2013, COMSIXTHFLT Naples Italy 2013-2016, USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) 2016 - PRESENT. Good Evening Goat Locker, This experience is an honor, one I would have never dreamed would have come true. My first appreciation goes to my baby boy Jayce (4), who has been my greatest joy and most important person to me and I am truly honored to be his mother. However, I did not get here by myself. I have a pretty extensive list of Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who are mentors and gave me insight to how to step up my strides and be the best I can for my Sailors. Thank you to my Parent Command USS Gerald R. Ford, all the Chiefs onboard and some who have transferred to other places. Truly Thank you. Without your guidance and mentorship, I wouldn't be here today, SELECTED. I want to thank my Mom (Deborah) and especially my dad (Edward) whom without there love and support I would never have succeeded. I am honored to be selected among the greatest Mess in the entire world. Last but never least, all the Sailors I have encountered among my 14 years in the Navy. These remarkable people have given me my pride to wake up everyday and wear the UNITED STATES NAVY UNIFORM. Thank you. Very Respectfully, OSC(Sel)(SW/AW/EXW/IW) Ginny M. Grady
Date: 08/24/19 at 11:10
From: ISC(IW/EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) William George
Duty Stations: SRT-1
Comments: Whether a good or a bad example, I would not be here today with out their wisdom, guidance, and knowledge. Thank you.
Date: 08/24/19 at 10:47
From: ATC (Sel) (AW) Richard Adams
Duty Stations: FRCMA Det Nola
Comments: Blessed to be where I am at today.
Date: 08/24/19 at 08:51
From: MAC(Sel) Edwin R Maynor
Duty Stations: CRG-2 DET Bahrain
Comments: It is an honor and great blessing to be selected to join the CPO Mess.
Date: 08/24/19 at 07:55
From: MAC(AW) (Sel) Joshua Mason
Duty Stations: NAS FORT WORTH JRB; VFA-105; NAVAL BASE KITSAP; CRG-2 DET BAHRAIN
Comments: I send my most sincere appreciation to my Sailors whom entrusted my leadership, allowing me to navigate the development of their professional and personal growth. The multitude of Chief's who challenged me daily and allowed me to push through the many adversities and obstacles necessary to learn valuable lessons of leadership. And most importantly, my wife, who stood by my side and believed in me, sacrificing so much time so that I could commit the required time for my Sailors and Command to succeed and grow.
Date: 08/24/19 at 04:08
From: ITC(Sel)(IW/SW) Randy Gaona
Duty Stations: DISA PAC
Comments: I would like to thank those junior Sailors who made my job easier. Thank you for spending late nights training with me, as we both learned from one another. Thank you to ITC Bolton who took the time and stayed up late to show me how to even begin to check all my admin paperwork and submit a package. Thank you to ISCS Nuanez who showed me how to take care of Sailors, treat them with respect and lead by example. For all of those who had an impact in my career, who didn’t give up on me even when I just didn’t get it, Thank you!!
Date: 08/24/19 at 03:36
From: STGC(SW/IW)(SEL) Robert Jordan Rasmussen
Duty Stations: USS STETHEM (DDG-63); NOPF WHIDBEY ISLAND; USS LASSEN (DDG-82); CENSECFOR LS MAYPORT; NOPF WHIDBEY ISLAND; COMSUBGRU-7
Comments: I send my most sincere appreciation to my Sailors who got me here, and to the hundreds of Chiefs I have served with over the last 19 years that guided my journey to this point.
Date: 08/24/19 at 02:13
From: ISC(EXW/IW/SW/AW)(SEL) James Barbour
Duty Stations: Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) [MAY2015-Present], Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Command (NMITC) [APR2012-APR2015], USS NIMITZ [FEB2009-APR2012], Naval Maritime Forecast Center (NMFC) [NOV2005-APR2009]
Comments: I want to thank all those before me that paved the way and all those who have provided me guidance and leadership throughout my years of service.
Date: 08/24/19 at 01:52
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jessica Rodriguez
Duty Stations: CFAS, TPD Sasebo Japan
Comments: I want to thank all of my Senior leadership for the mentorship and guidance that you gave me coming up through the ranks all these years. I could not have done it without the support of my peers and my junior Sailors. Thank you all so much! USS ENTERPRISE CVN 65 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75 Joint Base Lakehurst, NJ USS Normandy CG 60 NFMT USS Gravely DDG 107 CFAS, TPD SASEBO JAPAN NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 08/23/19 at 19:23
From: NCC(Sel) (SW/AW) Gerardo CibrianSanchez
Duty Stations: NTAG Portland
Comments: No comment.
Date: 08/23/19 at 17:55
From: NCC(SW/AW)(Sel) Ella Williams ELLA WILLIAMS (HARGRAVE)
Duty Stations: USS NIMTZ(CVN 68), SWOS ELS SAN DIEGO, VFA-25
Comments: First I would like to thank God for EVERYTHING he has done for me. I would also like to thank my mentors, past and present Senior Enlisted Leaders and all of the Sailors who has gotten me where I am today. Thank you and God Bless!
Date: 08/23/19 at 17:21
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) ROBERT M MARSHALL
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Comments: All my Chiefs from Yokosuka, Japan and NTTC Lackland for show me how to respect the Anchor again.
Date: 08/23/19 at 17:12
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Christopher A. McConnell
Duty Stations: FRC Westpac, HSM-77, HX-21, HSL-42/HSM-72, HSL-51, CSFWP Det AIMD Lemoore, HC-11/HSC-21, VS-21
Comments: Thank you to all of my Chiefs for their leadership, mentorship, and guidance; and to all of my Sailors for their steadfast follwership. I wouldn't be at this point in my career without any of you. I am humbled by this Selection, and by everyone that played a role in getting me here.
Date: 08/23/19 at 14:13
From: STGC(SW/IUSS)(SEL) Ryan J. Campbell
Duty Stations: NAVY DATA CENTER DET OKINAWA. USS HIGGINS DDG-76
Comments: This great accomplishment wouldn't be possible without the love and support from my wife and kids. I have had great mentors and Chiefs in my career that have directly impacted on this selection. HOOYAH! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 08/23/19 at 13:08
From: GMC(SW/EXW/IW)(SEL) Nicholas D. Tisor
Duty Stations: NAVSTA GUANTANAMO BAY, USS Nicholas (FFG 47), SPECIAL BOAT TEAM 20 (SBT 20), Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 (CRS 2), USS MESA VERDE (LPD 19)
Comments: I want to thank all of my senior leadership for the mentorship and guidance that you gave me coming up through the ranks. Also I could not have done it without the support of my peers and junior sailors. Thank you all so much!
Date: 08/23/19 at 10:19
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Ashley Michelle Craven
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT
Comments: Thank you to all who guided me along this journey. I hope to continue and make you proud.
Date: 08/23/19 at 10:11
From: GSMC(Sel) Howard Stephens
Duty Stations: USS MOMSEN DDG 92
Comments: Thank you, Just a huge thank you to everyone on here , the Selectees with me have used this website already so much in just three weeks. Also wanted to congratulate all the FY-20 CPO Selectees on their huge accomplishment. Don't give up , Don't give in , Don't let it show. Remain professional ....ACT LIKE A CHIEF GSMC(Sel) Stephens, Howard
Date: 08/23/19 at 05:45
From: SFC (US Army) Edward Cerracchio
Duty Stations: Camp Casey Korea, Ft. Carson CO, Ft. Irwin CA, Ft. Bliss TX, Riverdale NJ.
Comments: A most tremendous Thank You to the CLDJ Chiefs Mess for allowing me to embark on this most humbling journey. An adventure I have never experienced anywhere else, due to its uniqueness, and I truly appreciate what the Mess puts into developing the best leaders that the Navy has.
Date: 08/23/19 at 04:30
From: ITC(IW/SCW) (SEL) Justin McDonald
Duty Stations: NMCB 5, NCTAMS LANT, NCTA BAHRAIN, IWTC CORRY STATION, DDG 117
Comments: Greatful for all the mentorship that people have taken the time to provide which led to me to this point!
Date: 08/23/19 at 00:22
From: ITC(Sel)(SW/IW/AW) Derin Wells
Duty Stations: PCU George H W Bush | USS George H W Bush | US Fleet Forces Command | USS Forrest Sherman
Comments: To the sailors who supported me, the peers who stood by me, and the Chiefs that guided me - I would not be here if it wasn't for you. Thank you.
Date: 08/23/19 at 00:04
From: AMC(SEL)(AW) Chad A Rees
Duty Stations: HSM-71, HSM-41, USS NIMITZ, VS-33, VS-21
Comments: I would like to humbly thank the vast CPO Mess, all of the Sailors that got me here. Every person that has crossed my path got me to where I am, and I love it.
Date: 08/22/19 at 23:47
From: ENC(Sel) Kenton T. Phillips
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable, USS Emory S. Land, USS Gladiator, Naval Base Point Loma, USS Somerset
Comments: My fat fingers screwed up my previous attempt to sign the Deck Log. I am very surprised that I picked up. 8 years in the Navy. Looking forward to this.
Date: 08/22/19 at 23:36
From: AWOC(NAC/AW/SW)(SEL) Christopher Popovic
Duty Stations: Current: VP-5. Past: USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63); VP-47; ASTC Pax River, MD.
Comments: I first want to thank my wife and son. They have been by my side and continue to be my biggest support system. Also, I have been very blessed to have many great leaders/Sailors (too many to name) throughout my career that helped me achieve this goal. Looking forward to paying it forward.
Date: 08/22/19 at 23:10
From: PSC(Sel)(AW) Carl Clancy
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), NRCC Singapore, VR-46, VR-59
Comments: I want to thank everyone that has helped me throughout my Career, I wouldn't have done it without your guidance! I can't wait to pass it on to the junior Sailors.
Date: 08/22/19 at 20:58
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Morgan Koppes
Duty Stations: USS Gravely DDG107, TSC-HR
Comments: Hello everbody. Great to be a part of this. Thanks to all of you who helped get me here, you all know who you are!
Date: 08/22/19 at 17:21
From: PSC(Sel) Brian Ayres
Duty Stations: PSD Key West/HS-7 Jacksonville, FL/HSC-7 Norfolk, VA/NPC Millington, TN/VQ-3 Tinker AFB, OK/PSD Memphis
Comments: I want to thank everyone who helped me along this great journey. I wouldn’t be here without you!
Date: 08/22/19 at 16:54
From: PRC(AW/SW) (SEL) Nick Shadday
Duty Stations: VP-10 NAS JAX
Comments: Good afternoon. I'm Chief Select Shadday. Been in 19 years. My previous duty stations are: VFA-122 ('01-03) VFA-86('03-07) AIMD BRUNSWICK ('07-10) VQ-2 ('10-12) VQ-1 ('12-14) NATTC PENSACOLA ('14-17) VP-10 ('18-) I want to give a humble shout out to God, my family, my junior Sailors, my fellow 1st Classes and every Chief poured into me. Especially: My Wife of 14 years Diana, PRC Jeff Kloss, PRC John Hagenbruch, PRC Dan Height, PRCM Anthony Mitchem, PRCM Aaron Carroll, AOC Quentin "Q" Fields, AMCS Sam Harris, AMEC Marv Dauphin (RET).
Date: 08/22/19 at 12:59
From: ITC(Sel)(SW/IW/AW) Delila Edwards
Duty Stations: NSA Fort Meade/ USS Dwight D. Eisnehower CVN 69/ NCTAMS LANT/ NRD Philadelphia/ PCU INDIANAPOLIS LCS 17
Comments: Thank you to everyone that I have encountered along this journey. I could not have made it without you. Each and everyone of you made an impact on molding my career from the most junior Sailor to those that are now retired. I can't thank you enough and I will pay it forward.
Date: 08/22/19 at 10:58
From: LSC(SW) (Sel) Brian L. Desch
Duty Stations: NALF San Clemente Island, USS Hopper (DDG-70), NAVSUP FLCSI Det Rota Spain, USS Essex (LHD-2)
Comments: Thank you to everyone during my career who helped make this possible!
Date: 08/22/19 at 10:47
From: GMC(SEL) (SW) Davis Ordway Lowry
Duty Stations: Current: USS STOUT (DDG 55) Past: USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), USS ELROD ( FFG 55), and NMC EAD DET PH
Comments: I want to give thanks to STGC (Ret) Greg Gustafson, GMC(Ret)Dan Riley, CWO2 Todrick Christful, and GMC(Ret) Josh Callan. Without your guidance and time that you all took to give me advice, lead, and trained me I would not be the person I am today and I am truly grateful for everything you all have done for me. And I wand I want to thank all my junior SAILORS for getting me here in my career.
Date: 08/22/19 at 10:31
From: YNC(SW/AW)(Sel) LaToya Jones
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) / OPNAV / RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey. Looking forward to making many more awesome memories.
Date: 08/22/19 at 07:14
From: ETC (EXW/IW/SW) (Sel) Antoine Crawford
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable, NRD Jacksonville, CRG-1 DET Guam
Comments: Thank you to the junior Sailors who help make my job easier and to the Chiefs that took me under their wing and showed me what leadership, mentorship and caring for your sailors can do.
Date: 08/22/19 at 02:04
From: AEC (Sel) (AW/SW) Kirk Jones
Duty Stations: VF-32/VFA-32 / FRC Norfolk / VFA-15 / NRD Philadelphia / VFA-143
Comments: To everyone involved on my journey, both Senior Enlisted and Junior Personnel...I say thank You!!!
Date: 08/22/19 at 00:49
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Jared Padgett
Duty Stations: HSL43 VP46 NRSWTPU FRCSW VP47
Comments: Happiest day of my life! Making memories that will last a life time. Thankful
Date: 08/22/19 at 00:27
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Mitchell Allen
Duty Stations: USS Kauffman, PHNSY, CDS7
Comments: Thank you to everyone I have had the opportunity to work with over the years! Thank you to all my mentors along the way!
Date: 08/21/19 at 22:47
From: ATC(AW/SW)(Sel) George Karl Hohnsbehn
Duty Stations: VFC-12, HM-14, HSC-8, HS-10, HS-4
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride! Tidewater Chief, Tidewater Pride! Ambush Chief, Ambush Pride!!
Date: 08/21/19 at 21:59
From: ICC(Sel) ROBERT KING
Duty Stations: USS GERALD R FORD
Comments: Thank you all my mentors and junior Sailors. I am truly humbled to be a part of this great legacy. USS IWO JIMA, USS GONZALEZ, NAS OCEANA, MSRON 4, CRS 4, USS WASP, and USS GERALD R FORD mentors. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!
Date: 08/21/19 at 21:54
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Patrick Lopez Jr
Duty Stations: USS Jefferson City (SSN-759), Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven, USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23)
Comments: Super Proud. Hooyah!
Date: 08/21/19 at 21:48
From: HMC(Sel) Willie Harris
Duty Stations: USNS Mercy
Comments: I am truly Blessed! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/21/19 at 19:59
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Rion Tyler
Duty Stations: USS Little Rock (LCS9) Blue Crew
Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to join the best group of sailors in the world!!!
Date: 08/21/19 at 15:14
From: BMC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Christopher Vincent
Duty Stations: CSCS Det West
Comments: Navy Chief!! Navy Pride!!!
Date: 08/21/19 at 09:09
From: ICC (SEL) William Cronin
Duty Stations: USS Mt Whitney, USS Juneau, AFN Naples, USS Frank Cable, USS George Washington, USS RONALD Reagan and CNRC Millington
Comments: I am very blessed.
Date: 08/21/19 at 05:27
From: ISC(SW/SW/AW) (SEL) Sherri German
Duty Stations: USS Truxtun
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders and sailors for the opportunity to lead and the mentor ship along the way.
Date: 08/21/19 at 03:19
From: LSC(Sel) Steven Washington
Duty Stations: NSWG1- LOGSU
Comments: Good Day Chief's Mess, I am thankful for the guidance and mentorship that I have received from my brothers and sisters that came before me. Without the wisdom that was passed down through them, I could not have been here today. I want to say thank you to my wife who has supported me throughout my career, always pushing me to do better. Again thank you for this opportunity to become a member of the mess.
Date: 08/20/19 at 21:41
From: SFC (Army) Yesenia De La Cruz
Duty Stations: NOSTRA
Comments: I am an Army SFC going through the season this year and am honored with this opportunity to be a part of the great Navy tradition. Good luck to all CPO (sel)
Date: 08/20/19 at 17:18
From: GSEC(SW)(SEL) Chase Bateman
Duty Stations: SWOS ELS Norfolk
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for helping me get to this point. I would not be here with if it wasn't for all of you pushing me to always be better and grooming me into who i am today. I wouldn't have made this far without your help.
Date: 08/20/19 at 17:14
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Malcom R Willis
Duty Stations: SWOS ELS Norfolk
Comments: Its an Honor to be selected, now working on getting accepted. Thanks to everyone that has helped me to get where i am today. Thanks to my family for supporting me with this. Anything is possible from here.
Date: 08/20/19 at 09:01
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) LATISHA J SEWELL
Duty Stations: USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in my selection. The junior Sailors who pushed me to get out of my comfort zone. My many mentors who never let me stay down and for those who saw the light in me when I did not see it myself.
Date: 08/20/19 at 06:04
From: CSC(SW) (SEL) Victor Renaldo Nunezmarte
Duty Stations: USS FIREBOLT PC 10
Comments: Good afternoon its my pleasure to introduce myself. my name is victor and its a honor to be part of the chief mess. I have been waiting for this moment my whole entire career and its a milestone in my life I want to learn from my brothers and sister and be a great leader like the chiefs I had served during my trajectory to this point. thank you and congratulations to all my fellows selectees
Date: 08/19/19 at 23:33
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Nancy Stephanie Cid
Duty Stations: NSW LOGSU ONE
Comments: Im thankful to all the Chiefs that took the time to mentor me and give me guidance. Those that set the bar high and set the example. Im here because of you and all the sailors Ive had the opportunity to work with. Glad I have the opportunity to do the same. PCCM Ret Dale Pinchart PCCM Ret Otilio Santos PCCM Ret Victor Gonzlaes PCC Ret Luis Mercado
Date: 08/19/19 at 19:29
From: CSC(AW/SW) (SEL) Naomi Jackson
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R Ford
Comments: In life you meet many people who are not in your corner but then a select few come into your life and give you purpose and meaning. Show you guidance and leadership. To those people I’m grateful and honored to have you put your all into me to get me here.
Date: 08/19/19 at 18:29
From: HMC(Sel) EDGAR IBAY
Duty Stations: 1st MARDIV, MCRD San Diego, SFIDC School, NAVHOSP Okinawa, JA, USS Ronald Reagan, NSW ATC
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors, brothers, sisters and all the Junior Sailors that I worked with. Without the guidance and help from all of you I will not be in this position.
Date: 08/19/19 at 12:23
From: OSC (SEL) Brian Saddler
Duty Stations: USS Camden, USS Samuel B. Roberts, SERMC, USS Curtis Wilbur, USS Phillipine Sea, ATGPNW
Comments: Thanks to all of the Sailors that put me here. Look forward to helping others rise up in the ranks
Date: 08/19/19 at 10:32
From: PSC(SW/AW)(Sel) EVANS ODUROSARKODIE
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT, CNE-CNA-C6F
Comments: I am very appreciative for all the great mentors I have had from the beginning of my career to now.
Date: 08/19/19 at 09:34
From: LSC(Sel) Philipgene Frias
Duty Stations: CTF-63/MSCEURAF Naples, Italy
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to give thanks and glory to our Great Architect of the Universe for this wonderful blessing. i also like to thank my wife and kids for all the support and sacrifice they have done. also like to thank all my mentors that mold me to become the leader i am today.
Date: 08/19/19 at 08:37
From: ACC(Sel) Bryan Penny
Duty Stations: FACSFAC VACAPES / NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I look forward to serving the mess. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. ACC(sel) Bryan Penny
Date: 08/19/19 at 07:52
From: YNC(Sel) ANTONIO FORDHAM
Duty Stations: COMFIFTHFLT/NAVCENT, CPRW-11, SURFRON 14, USS TAYLOR (FFG 50)
Comments: I am beyond blessed to be selected and I know all the glory belongs to the lord. Thank you to all my Sailors, mentors, and peers who played an important role in my career success. I look forward to getting back onboard a ship in the next few months. V/r, YNC(Sel)
Date: 08/19/19 at 07:42
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) HECTOR HERRERA
Duty Stations: USS PORTER
Comments: Never give up
Date: 08/19/19 at 06:09
From: CTIC(IW/AW/NAO)(Sel) Erik David Oehrtman
Duty Stations: NRD Richmond, IWTC Monterey, NIOC Maryland, NIOD Digby, NIOC Georgia
Comments: My deepest gratitude to CTICS(Ret) Dan Nash for his support and mentorship. I wouldn't have gotten through my darkest times without him, and I wouldn't be the person I am today without his guidance. CTICS Anjela Hoffman, CTICS Virgina Soto, CTICS Sang Phan, CTICM(Ret) Rick Berger, and CTICM Chris Steven's, you were all instrumental in getting me to this point in my career
Date: 08/18/19 at 23:03
From: OSC (Sel) Scherwin G. Henry
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
Comments: I am looking forward to Sep 13th.
Date: 08/18/19 at 22:15
From: NDC(DSW/EXW)(SEL) Troy Matthew Frank
Duty Stations: PEARL HARBOR NAVAL SHIPYARD & IMF / EODTEU-1 / MDSU-2 / NAVSCOLEOD
Comments: Thanks to my family for all of their support over the years and for giving everything up to support me. I couldn't be where I am today with out them. Thanks to all of my dive buddies and senior advisors (you know who you are) for believing in me and pushing me to always do my best.
Date: 08/18/19 at 21:46
From: CTRC(SEL)(IW/SW/AW) Chris Ramsey
Duty Stations: USS Cushing (DD-985), NIOC Hawaii, CID Pensacola, USS Wasp (LHD-1), PEP UK Portsmouth, NIOC Texas
Comments: I thank my wife, Jessica, and my two kids for their unconditional love and support that made it possible for me to continue on my Navy career even when I considered getting out. I thank all of my junior Sailors that put in the work that kept our Divisions running. I'm honored to join some of these same Sailors that I've mentored that were selected long before I was. I'm thankful to the Chiefs that have guided me along the way some with advice and information, and others by setting an example I never want to emulate.
Date: 08/18/19 at 21:02
From: ENC(SW/IW) (SEL) John P. Turner
Duty Stations: Uss Fort Mchenry, Uss Tortuga, NRD Michigan, Uss Blue Ridge, NAVSCOLEOD
Comments: Please Excuse my sloven appearance as I try to gain access to the fountain of wisdom. It has been a hard road to get here and I know that the road will continue to get harder but I accept the challenge.
Date: 08/18/19 at 20:55
From: YNC(SEL) (SW/AW/EXW) Sestlavie Bridges
Duty Stations: USS COLE (DDG 67)
Comments: I am humbly honored to have been selected to Chief Petty Officer. I would like to thank my Sailors onboard the USS COLE and my previous commands. I would not be the Chief Select I am today without you all pushing me to be the best leader I can be. Thank you all! To all the CPOs, SCPOs, MCPOs (too many to name) that have impacted my life one way or another. Without your supervision, leadership, wisdom, knowledge, training, mentoring, guidance, and honesty I would not be the person or leader I am today. I pray I have made you ALL proud. This is the best day of my life, and I am forever grateful that the Navy Chief's Mess chose me to be apart of such an elite brother and sisterhood.
Date: 08/18/19 at 20:45
From: CTNC(Sel) Ryan T. Kearney
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas, NIOC San Diego, NIOC Pensacola, SRSS San Diego, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)
Comments: I am so happy to be here. This has been a goal of mine for so long. It feels like a dream. I am going to try my hardest during season, given everything 100%, while being a sponge and learning as much as I can.
Date: 08/18/19 at 20:42
From: CTRC(SEL) Dominic Baxter
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas
Comments: I am extremely excited to start this journey.
Date: 08/18/19 at 20:40
From: PSC(SEL)(AW) JyKeith Babins
Duty Stations: PSD Port Hueneme, VQ-1, NIOC Texas
Comments: Good evening all. I want to take the opportunity to thank every junior and senior Sailor who I have encountered in my career thus far. You are all the reason I have made it to this humbling place in my life. I look forward to what the future holds.
Date: 08/18/19 at 19:59
From: ABEC (Sel) Jaime Godoy
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. TRUMAN, PCU George H.W. Bush, USS George H.W. Bush, RTC Great Lakes, USS Ronald Reagan, USS George Washington, USS Theodore Roosevelt and JEB Little Creek
Comments: Hello, Its and honor and humbling experience to have been selected to become a Chief Petty Officer in the world's greatest Navy. First and foremost I want to thank my wife Laura and our three kids Adrian, Alina and Liah. Without their support I could had never made it this far. Secondly I want to thank my SAILORS, because of thier hard word and determination I'm able to be the CHIEF. They gave me the opportunity to lead them and help them, they are the reason I'm here today. Last but not least all the great leaders and mentors I had in the past 17 years. I will lay it forward. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 08/18/19 at 18:02
From: ITC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ray Fabbilli
Duty Stations: FRC West, VFA-151, CPR5, HQ EUCOM, DIA Det TAMPA
Comments: I am humbled at the opportunity to enter the hallowed halls of the Mess. Thank you to to my wife and daughter for being there for me through thick and thin. Thank you to the junior and senior sailors, service members and civilians that guided, trusted and mentored me all these years. I wouldn't be the sailor I am without you all.
Date: 08/18/19 at 17:35
From: MAC(Sel) John Lewis
Duty Stations: Pearl Harbor, Millington, Kuwait, Cuba, Tinker AFB, Bahrain and Camp Lejeune
Comments: I would be highly honored if I was granted access to the hallowed halls of the Goat Locker. My biggest supporters have and will always be my wife and kids. The sacrifice they have made over the years is something I will never be able to repay.
Date: 08/18/19 at 15:35
From: GMC (Sel) (SW/AW) Ernest J Quinones
Duty Stations: USS INGRAHAM FFG 61 USS SHOUP DDG86, USS GRIDLEY DDG101, NRD PHILADELPHIA, USS GERALD R. FORD CVN 78, ATG NORFOLK
Comments: Good afternoon I humbly request permission to enter into these hallowed halls. I want to thank my wife and kids first and foremost for supporting me all these years they have been my anchor keeping me grounded. And to all the sailors who help me get to this point and the senior leaders who guided me here. I cant thank you all of you enough for mentoring me. Thank you.
Date: 08/18/19 at 15:06
From: ITC(SW/EXW/IA/AW) (SEL) James Watt
Duty Stations: USS Preble(DDG 88), NCTAMS PAC, NEIC, NRD PITTSBURGH, COMSECONDFLT, USS Nicholas(FFG 47)
Comments: Thank you to my family that have supported me in this journey with nothing but love and understanding. Thank you to "Black", I don't know where you are or what you're doing, but I know it's nothing but the best. Big Wolf, always dropping knowledge about how to be a leader and showing me what true friendship is. Everyone that I have worked with, I am not here without you. Thank you for everything that you have done and if there is anything in this world that I can do for you, I got you.
Date: 08/18/19 at 13:52
From: ICC(SEL) Robert Corbett
Duty Stations: TSC Hampton Roads
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected. I would like to thank my Sailors From USS Mesa Verde, USS Tortuga, NNSY FMB, USS Jason Dunham and MARMC for helping me get to this point. I want to also thank my Chain of Commands for pushing me and supporting me as well. I want to thank my wife and my two children for without there inspiration, guidance and comfort I would have no been able to get to this point.
Date: 08/18/19 at 12:11
From: ATC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Daniel Douglas
Duty Stations: FRCMA DET Norfolk, HSC-26, NAWMU-1, USS RONALD REAGAN CVN-76, AIMD Atsugi, AIMD North Island
Comments: Hello Everyone, I would like to thank my family and my Navy family for helping get me where I am today. I couldn't have been selected without the help of the many Sailors that have worked for me over the years and my mentors in the Chief and LDO messes.
Date: 08/18/19 at 12:05
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Shawn O'Conner
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA, USS BATAAN, OTC Newport,
Comments: Thank you to all of those who helped me get to this point in my career. I could not do this with out my sailors and my family supporting me. This process so far has been very humbling.
Date: 08/18/19 at 11:04
From: AOC (AW/SW) (SEL) Taylor Blake
Duty Stations: Present: CVN-75 Past: NATTC Pensacola; CVN-70.
Comments: What a great opportunity to continue leading Sailors and continue learning. Every single Sailor and Mentor that I have had has played a dynamic role in this process. Looking forward to growing with everyone and working together to achieve the mission!
Date: 08/18/19 at 10:22
From: EOC(SCW/EXW) (Sel) Derek Allen McCleary
Duty Stations: PHIBCB-ONE, PWD SIGONELLA, NCHB-ONE, CSFE DET FLW
Comments: I want to send a thanks to my family for supporting me through my Worldly travels. My family understands that the Navy always would come first and supported that. I have had many good Chiefs, I have had Many Chiefs that I could care less for but when I think of a man who taught me how to lead I can only think on one.... BM1 "Q" aka Heath. No sugar coating, no regard for feelings, If you didn't love him, you hated him. Held everyone to the same standard and would call out anyone he felt was discrediting his Navy. Thank you for showing me the way and being there. Til we meet again!!
Date: 08/18/19 at 07:58
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Ousseinou Kaba
Duty Stations: Current: USS Abraham Lincoln CVN72. Past: Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. USS Wasp (LHD-1)
Comments: Praise to the Lord for living this moment right now. Congratulations to all of the FY20 selectees. Thank you to my wife and kids for the support and the sacrifices they make every day o allow me to get here. Thank you to LS1(SW/AW) Keys my first LPO, CDR Carroll, LSCM (SW/AW) Steeber, LSC(SW/AW) Porter, LSC(SW/AW)(Ret.) Davis, LS2 Nguema, PS1 Sorogane for your friendship and brotherhood, LSCM(SW/AW) Contreras, LSCM(SW/AW) Adams. The list is long but I assure you I haven't forgotten any that helped me to get here. V/r, LSC(Sel)(SW/AW) Kaba
Date: 08/18/19 at 06:24
From: EOC(Sel) James Todd Figueroa
Duty Stations: EODMU2(Little Creek,VA), EODESU2(Little Creek, VA), PWD, Joint Base Pearl Harbor/ Hickam, NMCB 133
Comments: I want to thank my beautiful wife for being there for me through the hard times and ensuring that I stayed true to myself. I also want to thank my six kids they make me who I am, I strive to be the best man I can be for them. To my mentors thank you for guiding me through some hard times and my troops they are the ones who put me here. Thank you all.
Date: 08/18/19 at 05:25
From: PSC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Vasile C. Mesaros
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan, PSD Okinawa, USS Abraham Lincoln, HQ JFC Naples
Comments: Thanks to my family, friends, the great Sailors I was blessed to work with, and the leaders I was guided by, I am where I am today. THANK YOU!
Date: 08/18/19 at 03:26
From: LSC(Sel) Jimmy Ray Johnson
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE, HSC-15, DLA YOKOSUKA JAPAN, HSM-51, NATO AGS SIGONELLA
Comments: Very thankful to all personnel who had a hand in molding me. Now it’s my time to give back and train our future leaders
Date: 08/18/19 at 02:02
From: FCC(SEL) Sarah Loughlin
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX
Comments: Thank you to my husband, my family, the ESSEX CF Division, and to all the FCC's and Chiefs that have invested in me throughout the years. I only hope to continue making you proud and to pay it forward. I will bring my best to the Mess every day and continuing to invest in others daily.
Date: 08/18/19 at 01:41
From: ADC(Sel) Bradley Ford
Duty Stations: VFA-15, AIMD Oceana, ECRC Norfolk (Iraq), VFA-106, VFA-31, CNATTU Oceana, VFA-103
Comments: I just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career. To my family I love you and thank you for what ya'll do each and every day.
Date: 08/18/19 at 01:03
From: AOC(Sel) Daniel Huntley
Duty Stations: VFA-86, NMC ATSUGI, VFA-103
Comments: It has been an awesome experience so far going through this transition to Chief.
Date: 08/18/19 at 00:15
From: FCAC(SEL) Jordan Sage
Duty Stations: USS SPRUANCE, USS CAPE ST. GEORGE
Comments: Congrats fellow Selectees, I couldn't be happier to be sharing this experience with you! I want to give a quick shout out to the leadership of the USS SPRUANCE, I would not be here had it not been for your guidance, and to the USS CAPE ST. GEORGE and USS CHOSIN Chief's Mess for dedicating your time to our season!
Date: 08/17/19 at 23:46
From: YNC(SW/AW)(Sel) Jeffrey Williams
Duty Stations: NTAG Portland, USS PATRIOT (MCM7), DTRA Kirtland AFB, VAW-113, ECRC San Diego/CJSOTF-AP, SFWPD Fallon
Comments: I have a lot of people to thank for making it to this point. Chris Williams, Judith Williams, LT Josh Sando, Ryan Kirby, YNC Beverly Loan, PR2 Danae Slaton, YN2 Michelle Flynn, Gabby Rodriguez, CDR Chuck Murphy, CDR David Spencer, Tsgt Danielle Cutler, CDR Glenn Rioux, YN1 Matt Rodgers, Msgt Ralphael Bell, SFC Ullanda Thompson, SMSgt Yvonne Santos, MNC Josh Lawrence, PSC Erwin Baniel, LCDR Jon Volkle, LT Patrick Pizzaro, and so many others. Without you all, I would not be here now. Thank you.
Date: 08/17/19 at 23:46
From: MMNC(SEL) Colton Jack Gregory
Duty Stations: NPTU Ballston Spa, USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN 757)
Comments: The initiation process has made me closer friends than anything else in my life. I spits tar.
Date: 08/17/19 at 22:44
From: NCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Candilyn Gee
Duty Stations: NTAG Houston, NRD San Diego, USS Nimitz
Comments: I want to thank God, my family, my friends, my mentors, and my sailors. It takes a village to get this far and I’m forever grateful.
Date: 08/17/19 at 22:24
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL) Will Vogel
Duty Stations: USS HALSEY, CSG-4, USS MITSCHER, USS PONCE, USS CARTER HALL
Comments: Congrats to all the other Selectees out there, best of luck!
Date: 08/17/19 at 20:48
From: ITC(EXW/IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Henry Colonno III
Duty Stations: TCC2/ST8/MCT2/NPASE/UNDERSEASURV/USS IWO JIMA
Comments: It has been a long road and never would have gotten this far without the support and guidance throughout my career of my peers, juniors, leaders and family. Each played a significant part to help me prepare in what is being charged to me with this selection. It is truly humbling to be in this position and I vow to support my Sailors and the Navy in the best way I can, every day. Thank you!!! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!!
Date: 08/17/19 at 19:42
From: HMC(SEL) John E. Cantu
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs, junior Sailors and most importantly, my family. This is truly an honor I will cherish forever. HOOYAH! NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE! Honorable Chiefs that mentored me and : HMC Bryan Callahan HMCS Tonya Callahan HMCS Steve Donohoe HMC Juan Sandoval HMCS(ret) Peter Demolino HMC Daniel Partida CMC Jody Fletcher HMCS Lee Boujie HMCM Sergio Jardon the list can go on, sorry if I missed a few. thank you sincerely for all your help! ~John
Date: 08/17/19 at 19:42
From: AZC (SEL) (AW/SW) Marco Screws
Duty Stations: NAVSPECWARGRU TEN
Comments: Thank you! Honored to be joining the mess!
Date: 08/17/19 at 19:21
From: ADC(Sel) Walter Mahany
Duty Stations: USS RAMAGE, HS-11, HSC-2, HSM-74
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that gave the right direction to follow.
Date: 08/17/19 at 19:18
From: HMC(Sel) Curtis Lee Wilson Jr
Duty Stations: VFA-115, NBHC Annapolis, VP-46, VP-40, BHC Mid-South
Comments: Thank you to HMCS(ret) Gonzales for pushing me past the point I was comfortable. They weren't always "nice" but I will never forget your lessons. Thank you!
Date: 08/17/19 at 19:06
From: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Carla Randazzo
Duty Stations: NIOD Korea, NiOC Texas, NIOC Hawaii, 2d Med Bn, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)
Comments: Grateful to my family, especially my parents, without whose support I couldn't have made it. I owe so much to the following members of the Chief's Mess: HMC(ret) Nona Cullen, CTRCS Heidi Rankin, CTRCS(ret) Ken Checque, HMCS(ret) Kevin Murphy, CMC(ret) Joe Schnurbush, FCCM Toby Ruiz, FLTCM Raymond Kemp and, the first of them all, ABHCS(ret) Joe Arce. Thank you all for your continued guidance, inspiration and support!
Date: 08/17/19 at 11:56
From: AOC(SEL) CHRISTIAN McGREGOR
Duty Stations: VP-4, NPDB-2, CMO-2, VP-4, FRCW, CVN-76, VP-47
Comments: Thank you to all of my Sailors and mentors of every rank that have steered me towards the Sailor I am. Thank you to all of the Genuine Chiefs who have guided and tried me, and who have ultimately selected me for Chief. Chiefs make Chiefs! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 08/17/19 at 10:13
From: ISC(SEL) Brandon Emmons
Duty Stations: IWTC-VB, SRT-2, USFF, Second Fleet
Comments: Thanks to my wife for always pushing me to better than I was the day before. Thanks to CTRCS Matt Stone who gave me the quad chart to success and pushed a young E5 to learn and be better. ISCS Liz Garcia was always pushing for perfection and training me for what I am about to encounter, thank you.
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:54
From: BMC(SEL) Louis Salreno
Duty Stations: USS Mitscher (DDG-57) , NRD Ohio
Comments: Thank you to all the CPOs and Crew that have helped me steer the course! Truly grateful. - Seize the Day!!! - OH..
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:54
From: NCC(SS)(SEL) Jody R. Mathis
Duty Stations: NTAG Ohio River Valley, NTAG Pacific Northwest, NRD Ohio, NMCB 24 Det. 1024, USS Oklahoma City SSN 723, STU TTF Kings Bay, NRD Ohio, NRD Richmond, USS Hartford SSN 768
Comments: Thank you to my wife, kids, and family for supporting me throughout my career. The road has not always been an easy one, but you stood by my side and kept me going. Thank you to my mentors (NCCS Velasquez, NCC August, NCC Young, NCC(Ret.) Dixon, NCC(Ret.) Hegemeyer) for pushing me to go above and beyond and get out of my comfort zone. Thank you to all of the Sailors that I have had the opportunity to work with. If not for you, I would not be here.
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:51
From: NCC(Sel) Jordan Ladin
Duty Stations: USS MOUNT WHITNEY, USS CHAFFEE, USS VELLA GULF, NRD SEATTLE, NRD OHIO
Comments: Greetings fellow selects, I am truly excited and humbled to be here. I am sure this will be an exciting and challenging 6 weeks. One day at a time!
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:51
From: NCC(Sel) Joseph Pace
Duty Stations: USS SAMUEL B ROBERTS FFG58 / NRD OHIO / NTAG OHIO RIVER VALLEY
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors, Mentors, and Leadership who helped guide me and push me to where I am today! Blessed to have worked under great leadership who showed me what it took to be a Chief Petty Officer!
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:47
From: NCC(Sel) Shayne William Power
Duty Stations: NTAG ORV
Comments: Thank you to all of my past and present Chiefs who gave me the knowledge and know how to lead me on the path to being selected.
Date: 08/17/19 at 08:46
From: NCC(EXW)(SEL) James Condon
Duty Stations: NOSC LA, MSRON11, CORIVRON11, NOSC BOISE, NRD Portland, NTAG Portland
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who mentored me into the sailor I am Today.
Date: 08/17/19 at 06:37
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kenny Rodriguez
Duty Stations: USS DEXTROUS MCM 13, USS SQUALL PC 7, NWS EARLE Colts Neck, NJ; USS ESSEX LHD 2, USS BONHOMME RICHARD LHD 6
Comments: Thanks be to God first and foremost! Thank you to all who helped me grow to the man and Sailor that I am today. I look forward to carrying the heritage and legacy of the Chief's Mess.
Date: 08/17/19 at 02:00
From: ETNC(SS)(SEL) Steven A. Noice
Duty Stations: NPTU CHS, USS NEBRASKA
Comments: Thanks you ETNC(SS) Bettazza for getting me to this point, while I did not notice it at the time, I now realize what you were teaching and/or trying to teach. Thank you EMNC(SS) Garvey for imprinting the motivation of NPTU in my memory. Its what you make of it! Special thanks to my family that supported all of my decisions in the Navy, and sticking with me to this very moment!
Date: 08/16/19 at 23:58
From: FTC(Sel) Christopher Fregeau
Duty Stations: USS Texas, PHNSY FMB/IMF, USS Missouri
Comments: Happy to be selected, ready to bring my strengths to the mess and be part of the fellowship.
Date: 08/16/19 at 21:07
From: EMC(SEL) Vincent Johnson
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK, USS MCFAUL, NEGB GITMO, NAVAL BRIG NORFOLK, NANCON BRIG CHESEPEAKE, NAVY CARGO HANDLING BATTALION ONE, USS SAN ANTONIO, SWOSU GREAT LAKES
Comments: Thank you to all the CPO's that helped me through out my naval career
Date: 08/16/19 at 20:08
From: MAC(Sel) Brian Hughes
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron Three
Comments: Thank you to my family, every leader and junior Sailor that helped me get to this part of my career. Non of it would have been possible without you.
Date: 08/16/19 at 19:46
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Colin Kasper
Duty Stations: USS ASHEVILLE SUB SCHOOL
Comments: Id like to thank all my brothers for getting me to where I am and allowing me to become one of the mess.
Date: 08/16/19 at 18:06
From: DCC(SEL)(SW/AW/IW) Nathan J.C. Feltz
Duty Stations: NRD CHICAGO
Comments: Previously stationed aboard USS Carl Vinson CVN-70, NOSC Green Bay, and USS Enterprise CVN-65. First off, I need to thank my family. Their support through all the years has kept me pushing forward. I have to thank all those that I have worked with up to this point. Without them I wouldnt be the person I am today. But a few names to mention are DCC Kyle Mackay , DCC Rene Lopez, DC1 Michael Sisco yall taught me the ropes of the DC world, thank you. Other notable influences would be ABFC George Johns , ABFC Donnel Davis, ABFC Chuck Loy. Just a few names in the long list of people that have motivated me
Date: 08/16/19 at 17:33
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) James Goerbig
Duty Stations: NCIS POFO DET CENTCOM
Comments: First and foremost I want to thank my Wife and Son for always supporting me and having my back no matter what. I love you both so much. To all my mentors who spent countless hours of their lives hammering their knowledge into my hard head and finally to all my Sailors who trusted in me, and in return worked hard for me. I couldn't have gotten to the level I'm at without any of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so, so much.
Date: 08/16/19 at 17:23
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Shaun Stephens
Duty Stations: VP-8 Jacksonville, FL
Comments: Thankful to so many people, mentors and junior Sailors, who have helped in so many ways. Wouldn't be here without everyone one of them.
Date: 08/16/19 at 15:26
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Damon Candelarie
Duty Stations: VQ-3
Comments: I would like to thank MAC Jointer, LSCM Weaver, LSC Miller, LSC Bean, ASCM Sandiford for helping me to get to this point in my career.
Date: 08/16/19 at 09:54
From: MAC(sel) Andrew Richard Burnett
Duty Stations: CRG-2 Detachment Bahrain
Comments: I am blessed and honored to be at this point in my career!
Date: 08/16/19 at 08:46
From: ITC (SEL) Corey L. Burton
Duty Stations: COMCARSTRKGRU TWO (current), US Fleet Forces Command, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower(CVN69), NCTS Far East, USS Kearsarge(LHD 3)
Comments: First I'd like to thank God for all the blessings and revealing by path. Then I want to thank my wife and children for being patient and supporting my every decision and understanding that I was working hard towards a goal. Last but not least I want to thank Master Chief Bennie Gloria (RET), Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp(RET), ITCS Curtis Rutledge, ITCS Darryl Warren(RET), and many other Master Chief, Senior Chief, and Chief that helped my in my career there are too many to name. Thank you all for developing me into the leader I am today.
Date: 08/16/19 at 08:42
From: YNC(AW/SW)(SEL) Samantha R. Halsing
Duty Stations: VAQ-132 Whidbey Island
Comments: Still as excited as the moment I got the wonderful news, just a little more tired!
Date: 08/16/19 at 06:59
From: AMC(Sel) Jacob Shea
Duty Stations: VS-22, FRCSE Jacksonville, HX-21, CVN 72
Comments: Couldn't believe it, still feels surreal, or I'm just too tired to know the difference... Thank you to the entire HX-21 Chief's Mess (2012-2015), and CVN-72 Chief's! Major shout out to AZCS Sonya Best and AMCS (Ret) Jamie Fleischman for always guiding me in the direction, and inspiring in me, the ability to take care of Sailors!
Date: 08/16/19 at 02:46
From: ITC (Sel) Jason Stanley
Duty Stations: NCTS BAHRAIN, NSAT, USS DECATUR, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: Words cannot explain the feeling that I have after being selected. I look forward to both carrying and passing the knowledge I have and will learn. Thank you to the NAVY and everything it has given me. Brothers and Sisters, thank you for holding me accountable and working together to get us here.
Date: 08/16/19 at 02:02
From: CTMC(IW/SW)(Sel) Matthew Kritsberg
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT BAHRAIN (Current), FES San Diego, NIOC HI, USS Decatur (DDG-73)
Comments: Thank you to CTRC Rivera, who taught me many lessons I did not want to learn. But needed to.
Date: 08/15/19 at 23:41
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Andrew Stienstra
Duty Stations: USS John. C. Stennis, Naval Reactors NSA Mechanicsburg
Comments: I thank my family for all their support above all. I also would like to highlight Master Chief Bruin, Senior Chief Shears, Chief Poplaski, Chief Kohlbrenner, Chief Bollier, Chief Fenton, and for being great role models and mentors throughout our ride on the Stennis.
Date: 08/15/19 at 22:53
From: BMC(SW) (SEL) Luis Miguel Delacruz
Duty Stations: NOSC Tampa, LSD-44, RLSO MIDLANT, DDG 67, NRD Jax, HPU Bahrain, DDG 68
Comments: Thanks to God for this much awaited date (Selection to CPO). To all the Sailor who gave me the opportunity to lead and mentor them. I would not be here if it wasn't for you. To the Genuine who took their time to mentor and help me develop.To Bosun Sultan Hamzah for believing in me. Thank you Sir!
Date: 08/15/19 at 21:36
From: MMNC(Sel) Jonathan Deidloff
Duty Stations: NPTU Charleston
Comments: I would not be here if I had not had the Mess that I left on the USS Providence. I have had of the best mentors the US Navy has to offer and I truly believe that. Now the journey begins.
Date: 08/15/19 at 21:10
From: ETNC (SEL) Christopher Daves
Duty Stations: NPTU Charleston
Comments: Selected and proud
Date: 08/15/19 at 17:57
From: BMC (SW)(SEL) Francisco Jaquezsilva
Duty Stations: USS Comstock(LSD-45), CSCSU Great Lakes, USS Porter(DDG-78), CORIVRON THREE.
Comments: Thankful.
Date: 08/15/19 at 17:43
From: ENC(Sel) Kenton T. Phillips
Duty Stations: U.S.
Comments: No comment.
Date: 08/15/19 at 16:24
From: BMC(Sel) Ramiro Andres Del Real
Duty Stations: CORIVRON-ONE
Comments: I want to thank everybody has supported me throughout the years; especially my Wife. Without their support, I do not think this would have been possible.
Date: 08/15/19 at 16:17
From: ITC(SEL) ALETHIA LOVE-ARIAS
Duty Stations: NPC PERS-4013
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughter for allowing me to take on the tough jobs in order to get me to this point. I also want to thank Chief Voigt onboard USS MILWAUKEE (LCS 5), ITCM Kisha Allen and YNCS Tiwana Powell for helping me realize the potential I had to go forward and better myself which ultimately got me here. I also want to thank the sailors that allowed my to lead them because without their hard work, I wouldn't have been able to become the leader I strive to be. To the NSA Mid-South MESS, I appreciate the time and effort you all put in everyday to make all of the Selectee better.
Date: 08/15/19 at 15:57
From: BMC(Sel) Casper WAYMON
Duty Stations: NMCB FIVE; USPACOM; USS Crommelin (FFG-37); USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93); NOSC FT WORTH; CRS-1
Comments: Thank you for everyone who help me reach this major milestone!
Date: 08/15/19 at 15:11
From: ATC(SEL) Blake Much
Duty Stations: NATTC, NFDS, NRD Houston, VPU-2, NEGB GTMO.
Comments: Thank you to the Sailors who put their heart and soul into the mission we were charged with. To those who made it easy to lead and truly sacrificed. And to those who shined a light on path to where I am and where I’m going. God Bless!
Date: 08/15/19 at 14:39
From: FCAC(SEL) Samantha DesJardins
Duty Stations: USS PORT ROYAL CG-73, USS MOMSEN DDG-92, CSCSU Great Lakes, USS FARRAGUT DDG-99
Comments: A heartfelt thanks goes out to those in the Mess as well as the first Sailors I encountered on board PORT ROYAL when I first checked on board. The latter showed me the fun side of the Navy and kept me in and the former showed me what great leadership was.
Date: 08/15/19 at 14:26
From: LSC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Matthew D. Thompson
Duty Stations: TWR-81 Swamp Fox, USS Rentz FF46, COMNAVAIRPAC, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family. Their support got me where I am today. I am also grateful for the wisdom, knowledge, and mentoring I received throughout my career from all the Chiefs that I worked with. Thank YOU!
Date: 08/15/19 at 14:09
From: ITC(Sel) Andrew David Hackett
Duty Stations: JSOC, NCTAMS LANT, NCTS Naples, NIOC Norfolk, USS Wasp
Comments: I have appreciated this resource and I believe it prepared me for initiation. Thank you!
Date: 08/15/19 at 14:09
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/EXW) Andrew Del Toro
Duty Stations: SSFA
Comments: Thank you to the Sailors I have had the privilege to lead and the leadership I have been blessed to serve under.
Date: 08/15/19 at 14:06
From: ITC(Sel) Casey Partin
Duty Stations: USSOCCENT, VX20, USS Mesa Verde , MSC Norfolk, NCTS Bahrain, NIOC Norfolk
Comments: Thanks to all of the Sailors that put me here. Look forward to helping others rise up in the ranks
Date: 08/15/19 at 13:32
From: YNC(Sel) Jazsmne Harrison
Duty Stations: CSFWP, VFA-25, SECNAV ADMIN
Comments: Thank you, thank you, thank you! From the bottom of my heart.
Date: 08/15/19 at 13:14
From: ABHC(Sel) Kevin J Williams
Duty Stations: USS Bataan
Comments: I've Been waiting on this day for a long time. very excited to join the Goat Locker.
Date: 08/15/19 at 12:04
From: AWFC(Sel) Adam Kemmerer
Duty Stations: VP-30
Comments: Thank you to all chiefs active and retired that have and continue to mentor me.
Date: 08/15/19 at 11:50
From: CSSC (Sel) David Murrell
Duty Stations: USS West Virginia, Subase Kings Bay, USS Nebraska, NSSC Bangor, USS Louisiana, USS Henry M Jackson
Comments: After 22 years, It is great to finally be a Chief Select!
Date: 08/15/19 at 11:23
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Donald Davis
Duty Stations: HSC-3, USS Reuben James (FFG 57), MCM Crew Reaper, MCM Dextrous (MCM 13), DIA Det Offutt AFB, NCTAMS LANT Det Souda Bay
Comments: Thankful to all the leaders and mentors that guided and pushed me, I wouldn't have made it without all the help and support.
Date: 08/15/19 at 06:22
From: MMNC(SS) (SEL) Bradley Rumann
Duty Stations: NSTCP DET GUAM
Comments: Thank you to all the chiefs who have mentored and guided me to where I am today.
Date: 08/15/19 at 05:37
From: GSMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Murray K. Barker
Duty Stations: USS Stephen W. Groves FFG-29, USS Rentz FFG-46, TSC Glakes, and USS Mustin
Comments: Good Evening, I am currently on the USS Mustin Serving and 7th Fleet. Let me start by saying congratulation to you all. I have been in 11 years and am truly blessed to be able to even be writing this post to you all. I am here for anything you may need and any questions you may have thank you for your time and lets make season something to remember. Your Brother, Murray K. Barker
Date: 08/15/19 at 03:02
From: STGC (Sel) JANE SANCHEZ
Duty Stations: USS MOMSEN (DDG 92), NOPF DN, USS MUSTIN (DDG 89)
Comments: I just want to say thank you to those who helped me along the way. I hope to learn and use what the Mess has to offer and help my junior Sailors in the future.
Date: 08/15/19 at 03:01
From: ENC(Sel) Derick Hernandez
Duty Stations: MCM Crew Leader, NOSC Guam, CTF-75
Comments: I want to thank all who have mentored me through out my active and reserve career and continue to mentor me through this process and beyond. Navy Chief, Navy Pride.
Date: 08/15/19 at 02:53
From: GMC(Sel) Ronnel Tito Henry
Duty Stations: USS KITTYHAWK CV-63, NMCPAC UNIT YOKOSUKA, USS RUSSELL DDG 59, USS HALSEY DDG 97, USS MUSTIN DDG 89
Comments: 18 years of hard work, deck-plate mentorship and not giving up on myself. Thank you to all the chiefs past and present who have guided me to this career milestone. It was the chief who first humbled me during my first DRB. It was the chief who first counseled me on my debt issues. It was the chief who first yelled at me about PRT failure. It was the chief who led me to success on my first duty tour. I will never forget those chiefs who guided me from failure to success. I salute you and will carry on your wisdom.
Date: 08/15/19 at 01:46
From: MMC(SW/AW/IW) (Sel) Nelson Ramirez
Duty Stations: CRS-1
Comments: I'd like to thank ABHCM Bello ENC Day QMC Hunter BMC McGee BMC walters MMC Bulls Without their guidance, I would have never made it here!
Date: 08/15/19 at 00:58
From: BMC(Sel) Chuck Richter
Duty Stations: USS Cowpens, US Naval Academy, USS Michael Murphy, Corivron 3
Comments: Hello!
Date: 08/15/19 at 00:45
From: BMC(EXW/SW/AW)(Sel) Brandon S Williams
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Essex, USS Makin Island, Coastal Riverine Squadron 1
Comments: Thankful to all those that helped me get here!
Date: 08/14/19 at 23:53
From: QMC(SW/AW)(SEL) LAURA CARTER
Duty Stations: USS HOPPER (DDG 70)
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank OSCS Johnson, Deshonda, DCC Carter, Darryl, QMC Herrera, Martin, QMC Brathwaite, Akil, QMC Scott, Eric, BMCS Regan, Rickie, MAC Houston, Felicia, DCCS Williams, Corey, MCCS Hopper, Monica and many more for all the guidance and support along my career path leading up to the moment I was selected for Chief. I am humbled and grateful for this opportunity and look forward to doing you all proud. God Bless.
Date: 08/14/19 at 23:52
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Joe Saxon
Duty Stations: USS Ponce LPD-15, CSCSU Damneck, USS Hopper DDG-70
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that helped me get here. Without a few of you I wouldn't even be in the Navy. You showed me how much a true leader can impact lives and made me a better person in the process.
Date: 08/14/19 at 23:09
From: AMC (Sel) Todd Zimmerman
Duty Stations: HSC-28 (current) ; VX-1 ; HSM-74 ; HSL-44
Comments: I would first like to thank all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have led, guided, mentored, and always pushed me to do my best no matter what. I also want to think all of the junior Sailors that have worked for me over the years and making my job easier, without them this wouldnt be possible. Lastly, my family. They have always encouraged me and always picked me up no matter how tough things get and never letting me quit.
Date: 08/14/19 at 23:06
From: ICC(Sel) Daniel Cordel
Duty Stations: Winston S. Churchill DDG81
Comments: There are a million people to thank. My Family, ALL IC's I have served with, THE 2004-2010 Bataan crew, 2010-2013 Ashland crew, 2012 Djibouti crew, 2013-2016 CNRC HQ N6 Mess and all Millington CPOS, and The Churchill Mess and crew.
Date: 08/14/19 at 22:41
From: ITC(SEL) Jerome Seegars
Duty Stations: IWTC VB
Comments: Thank you Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs for all the mentoring and guidance you all provided to get me this far in my career. Thank you for pushing me I wouldn't have made it this far without all of your help.
Date: 08/14/19 at 21:54
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Alfredo Suarez
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, CSFE det FLW, EODMU12, NCTCGP, SRT2
Comments: I am very grateful to all the Chiefs in my past and present that took their time to guide and mentor me. I’m extremely honored to be a selectee and I’m going to show them that they made the rite choice.
Date: 08/14/19 at 21:39
From: AOC(SEL) Alfonso Zamora
Duty Stations: VFA-154
Comments: I would like to personally thank all the Chiefs for their mentorship and guidance they bestowed upon me!
Date: 08/14/19 at 21:17
From: ITC(SEL) BRIAN S. SHAW
Duty Stations: USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG81), NCTS BAHRAIN, IWTC VIRGINIA BEACH, USS NITZE (DDG94)
Comments: Thanks to all of the Sailors that put me here. Look forward to giving my heart and soul to The Chief's Mess.
Date: 08/14/19 at 20:02
From: OSC (Sel) James Miller
Duty Stations: Uss makin island, Nrd Nashville, USS Chancellorsville, CRS 3,
Comments: Newly selected CPO
Date: 08/14/19 at 18:55
From: YNC(Sel) (SW/AW/IW) Kevin Turner
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM, USS HUE CITY, NIOC Colorado, USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH
Comments: No comment as I am a FY19 Selectee.
Date: 08/14/19 at 18:49
From: MAC(Sel) Mario Dominguez
Duty Stations: Corivron 3
Comments: I want to thank ALL my Sailors and Leadership that mentored, guided, and pushed me to be better always Thank you!!!!
Date: 08/14/19 at 17:38
From: ENC(Sel) Brendon McCarthy
Duty Stations: CORIVRON 3
Comments: Hello
Date: 08/14/19 at 17:31
From: BMC(Sel) Craig Richmond
Duty Stations: USS Duluth (LPD-6), ACU-1, NAVSTA GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, ACB-1, RTC GREAT LAKES, CRS-4
Comments: Hello everyone. This process is very humbling and really opens your eyes to what you can expect once you become a Chief.
Date: 08/14/19 at 14:14
From: ETVC(SS)(Sel) Gerald D. Joyce
Duty Stations: NOSC Cincinnati, United States Naval Academy, USS Santa-Fe (SSN 763)
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who took the time to mentor me throughout my career.
Date: 08/14/19 at 13:00
From: ITC (IW/EXW/SW/AW) (Sel) Torrian Boben
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge, NSWG-2, NCTS Bahrain
Comments: I cannot express enough about the mentorship and guidance that has paved the way to get me to where I am. Ive learned that the CPO mess is a powerful entity!
Date: 08/14/19 at 12:50
From: ITSC (SS) (SEL) Cody Crews
Duty Stations: Kittery, Maine; Groton, CT; San Diego CA; Kingsbay, GA.
Comments: Thank you to STSCM (SS) Rodney Langley, ITSC (SS/IW) Darrel Williams, MMWC (TMC) Graglia, and MMWCM (SS) Seth Voyce for making me who i am today. I could not and would not be where i am in my career without each of you!
Date: 08/14/19 at 12:07
From: ATC (AW/SW) (Sel) Todd Eggleston
Duty Stations: HM-14, FRCNW, FRCW, USS Comstock LSD-45
Comments: I'm extremely humbled and honored to have received the mentorship from the many Chiefs throughout my career that have guided me thus far. I'd also like thank my wife you are my rock, I couldn't do this without you.
Date: 08/14/19 at 11:56
From: CTNC(IW)(Sel) Cassondra Bullock
Duty Stations: NSGA GA, NIOC HI, NIOC Norfolk, NIOC Pensacola, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors that have led and guided me throughout the years. For not writing me off when I seemed troubled and planting the seeds that have bloomed to shape me into the person that I am today. You are very appreciated and I'll never forget the lessons that you've taught me.
Date: 08/14/19 at 10:54
From: ATC(Sel) Brian J. Cooper
Duty Stations: FRCSE, ECRC Norfolk, FRCNW, VAQ-136
Comments: Proud to be a part of this!
Date: 08/14/19 at 09:09
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Christopher E Larson
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville, SWRMC, USS Peleliu
Comments: I want to thank all the great Chief, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that helped me along this way.
Date: 08/14/19 at 07:57
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Michael L. Boyd
Duty Stations: NIOC Hawaii, LPD 9, DMA Yokota, DDG 65
Comments: Humbled to join the ranks of the CPO Mess!
Date: 08/14/19 at 03:58
From: ENC(SW) (SEL) Skylar Scott Lindley
Duty Stations: USS WARRIOR, NRD NASHVILLE, USS GUARDIAN
Comments: First I would like to thank god and my family for all the support. Also all the CHIEFS that mentored me through the years. There are a lot of them.
Date: 08/14/19 at 01:55
From: ITC(Sel) Shantrell King
Duty Stations: JMAST CENT
Comments: I want to thank all the CPOs I had mentor me and help me get to this point. I also want to thank the Sailors that worked with me, for me to be able to have been selected to Chief. For the Selectees, we got this, stay focused! Trell
Date: 08/13/19 at 23:43
From: ACC(Sel) Thomas DeBenedittis
Duty Stations: NAS Patuxent River, MD, NAS Kingsville, TX
Comments: I want to thank God for all he has given me! I want to thank my wife Katherine who has supported me and believed I could do it even when I questioned myself. I want to thank my two boys for being so good for their mom through all this! I want to thank ACC(AW/SW) Tennay Davis for pushing me relentlessly to be a better sailor and man. To all Chiefs past and present, thank you for leading the way with Honor Courage and Commitment!
Date: 08/13/19 at 23:35
From: ISC(Sel) Iliana Martinez
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM
Comments: No comment.
Date: 08/13/19 at 23:24
From: AZC(SEL) Jennifer Byrd
Duty Stations: HSM-41, HSC-6, USS CARL VINSON, FRC NORFOLK, USS GHW BUSH
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me through the long deployment and work up cycles and especially through the adjustment periods when I returned home. I would also like to thank my Junior Sailors(sea babies) for allowing me to lead them and for them taking direction and following even when they had doubt or didn't agree. It takes great courage to do that. The helped to mold me into the leader that I have become today. And lastly I thank all of my mentors along the way, you all taught me what it meant to be a leader and to actually care about the Sailors that serve under me. Thank you all.
Date: 08/13/19 at 23:08
From: MAC (SW/AW) (SEL) JOSE DIVORA
Duty Stations: NSA Naples
Comments: Look forward to the wealth of knowledge.
Date: 08/13/19 at 22:39
From: BMC(Sel) Daniel Walker
Duty Stations: DDG 68 The Sullivans, NAVSTA GTMO, AS 40 Frank Cable, Coastal Riverine Squadron Three, ATGMIDPAC, Coastal Riverine Squadron Three
Comments: I'd like to thank all of my mentors through out my career for passing on their wisdom and Id like to thank my family for thier support.
Date: 08/13/19 at 22:17
From: AEC(AW)(Sel) James Wood
Duty Stations: VAQ-139
Comments: Thank you.
Date: 08/13/19 at 20:29
From: YNC(Sel) Darius L. Murray
Duty Stations: HQ USSOCOM
Comments: I am thankful for the opportunity to become one of the elite Chiefs of the U.S. Navy.
Date: 08/13/19 at 19:53
From: AEC (Sel) Matthew Behrmann
Duty Stations: HSM-41 (Current); VFA-192, VFA-195, CSFWPMU El Centro, HSC-15, HSC-25
Comments: To that have picked me up and guided me along the way Thank you. I would not be here with out you.
Date: 08/13/19 at 19:46
From: YNC(SW/AW) (Sel) Sindy E. Indacochea Teran
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM
Comments: I am thankful for my daughter "Isabella" who is my everything and for my family for all the support they give me everyday. I am also thankful for all the leaders that I have work with and I have worked for, specially my Sailors who help me get my work done. I am so humble to sign in this Deck Log Book, thank you and May God continue to bless you. Very respectfully, YNC(SW/AW) (Sel) Indacochea Teran
Date: 08/13/19 at 19:39
From: CTRC (Sel) Mitchell Carpenter
Duty Stations: USS Carney, NIOC Hawaii, NIOC Colorado, NAVCENT, CENTCOM
Comments: There are a lot of people to be thankful for. First I'd like to thank Heather my wife for supporting me always, and my daughter for being the greatest motivation for my career thus far and in the future. So many mentors helped to develop my leadership and have given me the opportunity to display the motivation and drive for success. I look forward to a great season for FY20.
Date: 08/13/19 at 18:35
From: AOC(SEL) Chris Banks
Duty Stations: VFA-106, VFA-102, VFA-136, FRCW Det China Lake, VFA-146
Comments: I am grateful for all the mentorship and guidance that I have received and look forward to the future.
Date: 08/13/19 at 17:43
From: ITC(Sel) David Green
Duty Stations: PCD San Diego, NCTAMS PAC, NCTS San Diego, USS Emory S. Land, CJTF-HOA, PACOM JIOC
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that have helped me get here; the guidance, the long hours, the intrusive leadership. I am truly humbled and appreciative of the time you took for me during my career. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/13/19 at 17:05
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Renato Jurban Lania Jr
Duty Stations: Southwest Regional Maintenance Center San Diego
Comments: I would like to give thanks GOD for blessing me, GSMC Beck (retired) for teaching me to understand, that every decision has a cause and effect. To EMC Carey(retired) for teaching how to be an effective leader and technician. Thanks to my wife and kids for putting up with my craziness.
Date: 08/13/19 at 16:44
From: CSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Adam M. Foti
Duty Stations: Current: USS Winson S. Churchill, Past: NAS Oceana/Dam Neck, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, Naval Medical Center Bethesda, VFA-81.
Comments: It is truly an honor to be at this point in my career. I would not be here without the help and support from the many Chiefs along my journey and the support and love from my family.
Date: 08/13/19 at 15:31
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Antonio Carlo Olmos
Duty Stations: USS HOPPER
Comments: Hoping to make it through these next four weeks!
Date: 08/13/19 at 13:22
From: GMC(EXW)(Sel) Preston McSwain
Duty Stations: NSF Bahrain, Riverine Squadron Three, NMC Det Jacksonville, CRG-2 Det Bahrain, USS Billings(LCS 15)
Comments: I would like to thank God first. I thank all of my junior Sailors for teaching me and getting me to this point of my career. I would like to thank all the great Chiefs that have guided me to this point and a special thanks to MACS(Ret.) Derek Oglesby, for being my first Chief, my leadership foundation and being such a influence on my career.
Date: 08/13/19 at 12:11
From: BMC(Sel) Henry Wells
Duty Stations: USS TAylor FFG 50, SERMC, Nosc Lehigh Valley, CRS-8, NCHB-8A
Comments: Thank you to all my Chiefs who helped me make it to this point in my naval career. I appreciate the time, wisdom and mentorship that you all have given me.
Date: 08/13/19 at 11:03
From: ETNC(SEL) Tyler McAllister
Duty Stations: USS FLORIDA BLUE, NPTU CHARLESTON
Comments: I am extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to join such a respected and time honored group. I look forward to continue learning from the mess as I have the entirety of my career. Thank you to all the Chiefs who have molded me into the sailor that I am today; I wouldn't have made it without you.
Date: 08/13/19 at 10:16
From: ATC(Sel) Mario Williams
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R Ford
Comments: I want to thank my family! My mother, wife, daughter, son, brothers and sisters, and every Sailor who invested time into my career to aid in my success, as well as those who allowed me to lead them.
Date: 08/13/19 at 09:36
From: MTC(Sel) Charles B. Knapp
Duty Stations: USS Kentucky Gold, SWFPAC, USS Nebraska Blue
Comments: Thanks Ken Abrahamson for inspiring me.
Date: 08/13/19 at 08:33
From: ATC(Sel) Antonio S. Rivera III
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, FRC Oceana, USS G.H.Bush, NATTC Pensacola, USS Gerald R. Ford
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs throughout the years for all the mentorship and guidance that got me to where I am today. I am grateful for the USS Gerald R. Ford Chiefs Mess for allowing me to participate in this years season. NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 08/13/19 at 07:12
From: QMC(Sel) ANGEL HERRERA
Duty Stations: USS ELROD (FFG-55), NAS PENSACOLA, USS MUSTIN (DDG-89)
Comments: Thank You to all the Chief's who have helped mentor me and mold me into what I am today.
Date: 08/13/19 at 03:24
From: BMC(SEL) Michael Hall
Duty Stations: USS Anzio, Naval Academy, USS Rushmore, ATGWP
Comments: Thank you to all my Chiefs who helped me make it to this point in my naval career. I really appreciate the time, wisdom and mentorship that you all have given me.
Date: 08/13/19 at 00:36
From: SBC (SWCC/FPJ/EXW)(SEL) ANDREW FRAZER
Duty Stations: SBT-20, NAVSCIATTS
Comments: I WANT TO THANK GOD, MOM AND DAD, MY WIFE AND FAMILY FOR DEALING WITH ALL THE DEPLOYMENTS AND TAD TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME. I WANT TO THANK THE GUYS IN MY LAST DETACHMENT FOR LISTENING AND FOLLOWING MY LEAD. I WANT TO THANK THE CPO'S IN TRAINING DEPARTMENT, MY LAST DETACHMENT TEAM CHIEF, TROOP SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISER AND MASTER CHIEF.
Date: 08/13/19 at 00:11
From: GMC(Sel) Daniel Henson
Duty Stations: CRG-1
Comments: Blessed to be in this position. Would not be here without the great advice of those who helped me. I cannot thank them enough.
Date: 08/12/19 at 22:51
From: GSMC (SEL) Syed Balkhi
Duty Stations: USS Carney, NTAG Pittsburgh
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all my sailors, chiefs, and family to push me this far. I look forward to continuing the legacy of a chief and support all sailors the same way they did for me.
Date: 08/12/19 at 21:22
From: BMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Marie B. Ramirez
Duty Stations: NRD San Francisco
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to train me not only as a BM but as a leader. I'd like to especially thank BMCS Ellsworth for guiding me since I was a BM2. I would have given up if it was not for you. I would also like to thank LSC Rose for helping me put together what was needed to be selected. My family for your understanding, your love, and your patience. God knows I could not have done this without you. Last but not least, to every sailor I have ever worked with... This is for you! This has been a long time coming and because of everyone mentioned, we made it!
Date: 08/12/19 at 20:37
From: GMC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Nickolas Graham
Duty Stations: COMDESRON 28
Comments: Thank you to the CDS-28 Chief Petty Officers and all of those that have helped me along the way. This would never have happened without all you contributions along this journey.
Date: 08/12/19 at 20:09
From: YNC(Sel) Airrion Lemons
Duty Stations: COMCMRON SEVEN, ATG MAYPORT, USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18), USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22), NAVSTA ROTA SP, VFA-83
Comments: Thanks you to all leaders and mentors. There are many leaders that definitely influence my path; to many to count. Now its my time to pay it forward.
Date: 08/12/19 at 19:36
From: AEC(Sel)(AW/SW) Adam Porras
Duty Stations: HSC-14, HSC-3, HSL-49
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors, family and friends. AMCS Abrams, Jimmy, Megan you have all been instrumental in my successes and achievements. Thank you.
Date: 08/12/19 at 19:23
From: LSC(SEL) Desiree M. Davis
Duty Stations: Sasebo, Japan
Comments: I would like to thank my Sailors, my past and current leadership for not only guiding me but me being able to guide my Junior Sailors and ultimately making me the Leader I am today.
Date: 08/12/19 at 16:55
From: HMC(FMF/EXW)(SEL) TERRENCE LAWSON
Duty Stations: NBRHLTHCLINIC NAS NI
Comments: Would like to thank just a few people whom provided mentorship and exceptional guidance when I doubted myself: HMCM Merricks; CMDCM Mangaran; HMCM Santiago; HMCS Marnne; HMCS Lancaster; HMCS Nayock; HMC Akins; HMC Suarez...
Date: 08/12/19 at 16:09
From: EOC(SCW/EXW) (SEL) Nicholas Santti
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NAVELSG, NMCB 11, LOGSU 2, CBMU 202,CBMU 303, IA, NMCB 3
Comments: I would like to thank all of the sailors that have worked for me because without them I would not be here. I would also like to thank the Chiefs that I have worked for good and bad, because seeing both sides is very important to becoming a great leader
Date: 08/12/19 at 14:33
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Jaime Reyna
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R Ford, FRCSE Jacksonville, USS Harry S Truman (Deployment), USS Enterprise (Deployment), USS George Washington (Work Ups), USS John F. Kennedy (Work Ups), AIMD Misawa (Deployment)
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends, coworkers and leadership from all the commands or duty stations that I've been a part of. Too many to mention but just know that I appreciate everything you did to prepare me to get to this point in my career. I won't let you down!
Date: 08/12/19 at 12:04
From: ETC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) David Reynolds
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN73
Comments: I would like to personally thank ETCM Michael Harness for the mentorship and guidance he provided for me upon my check-in to the George Washington (CVN73). I truely believe if it wasn't for him I may not be writing on this page today. Over the years I have had the fortune of learning from many Chief Petty Officers and I hope to give back to the Sailors what was given to me. Very respectfully, ETC(SEL) Reynolds, David, R.
Date: 08/12/19 at 03:24
From: CTNC(IW)(SEL) Andrew J. Dyer
Duty Stations: NIOC HI
Comments: Congratulations to all the Chief Selectees of FY-20!! I am proud to have been selected, and owe it all to the Chiefs who instilled their knowledge and mentorship in me. I know that's something I will never be able to repay, but I am going to pay it forward to the mess, my future Sailors, and the Navy as a whole. Big thank you!
Date: 08/12/19 at 01:03
From: ETC(SW/AW)(Sel) Clifford Barman
Duty Stations: USS SHOUP DDG-86, CNO Staff DC, USS CHAFEE DDG-90, USS STEPHEN W. GROVES FFG-29, NCTAMS LANT, USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65
Comments: Thanks to all the leaders and mentors I have had over the years Special thanks to CMC Dupree, Dion, ITCS Dupree and ETC Rouzeau Great mentors and Chiefs.
Date: 08/12/19 at 00:27
From: MMNC (SW/AW) (SEL) Alejandra Epperson
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility
Comments: Congratulations to everyone that was selected this year! Special thanks to all the Reactor Department Chiefs on The USS Abraham Lincoln. You guys were always there to help out whether it was quals, real life, or craziness that was too absurd to be categorized as real life. Thanks especially to MMNC Graifer, MMNC Gaines, MMC Vandenberg, MMNCS Smith, MMNCM Latigona, and Sir MMNC Howard.
Date: 08/12/19 at 00:17
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) David E Osterday
Duty Stations: USS Alabama (BLUE), USS Alabama (GOLD), COMSUBPAC, USS Kentucky (BLUE), Trident Training Facility Bangor
Comments: I thank my family and those whom I have served with and mentored me for this milestone and all upcoming challenging opportunities.
Date: 08/11/19 at 23:01
From: ETC (SW/IW)(SEL) Jacob John Gorrell
Duty Stations: CRS3, IWTC San Diego, USS William P Lawrence
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow selectees. I would like to thank all of my mentors but especially ETC Costigan for pushing me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to grow as a leader.
Date: 08/11/19 at 21:47
From: HMC(Sel) Luis Brown
Duty Stations: Twentynine Palms
Comments: Looking forward to being accepted
Date: 08/11/19 at 20:53
From: ITC(IW/SW) (Sel) Gene Morsen
Duty Stations: DISA PAC
Comments: Thank you to the Chief's who have helped me along the way. I wouldn't have been selected without your guidance. Thank you to my wife, you're my inspiration.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:13
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Melissa Ann Garrison
Duty Stations: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all of the support throughout my years in the Navy. I would also like to thank ETC Stanland (Retired), ETC Winebrenner (Retired), GMC Melton (passed away on Active Duty), MMCS Kumpula, EMCM Stevenson, EMC Ems, DCCS Tanner, for all of their guidance and mentorship.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:11
From: ETRC(SS)(SEL) Jonathan Burch
Duty Stations: TRITRAFAC, Bangor
Comments: Thank you to those on USS Maine and TTF for helping me get here.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:09
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) Travis Botts
Duty Stations: USS Kittyhawk CV-63, NCTS Bahrain, NAS Key West, USS Hurricane PC-3, USS Mustin DDG-89
Comments: First and foremost thank you to all my sailors, chiefs, friends, and family to push me this far. I look forward to continuing the legacy of a chief and support all sailors the same way they did for me.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:07
From: FTC(SS)(SEL) Zachary Paul Lee Frank
Duty Stations: TTF Bangor
Comments: I would like to thank all my chiefs who helped me make it to this point. I am forever gratefully.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:07
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Steven John Moore
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility Bangor, WA
Comments: I want to thank CDMCM Travis Brown, CDMCM Aaron Lee, STSCM Micheal Lewis, MMACS Chris Ullery, and MMAC David Stiles for everything that they have help me with along the way.
Date: 08/11/19 at 19:01
From: ITSC(SS/IW/SW)(SEL) Charles MacDonald
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain, USS City of Corpus Christi, COMSUBLANT
Comments: Thanks to all of the chiefs on the CoCC as well as those at SUBLANT, especially ITSCM(Ret.) Richard Okrasinski, ITSCS Leslie Himelick, ITSCM Christopher Armantrout, and MMACM(Ret.) Rich Magee for helping me grow as a sailor and making this accomplishment a reality. You have all provided excellent guidance on how to better myself and help my junior sailors. I look forward to joining the mess to work alongside all of our fellow brothers and sisters.
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:54
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) Daniel Wiese
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility Bangor
Comments: Thank you everyone for all your help.
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:54
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) John Tugman
Duty Stations: TTF Bangor
Comments: Thank you to the CPO Mess of TTF, NHTP, 1st MSOB, NH Naples, and 2nd MARDIV. I couldn’t have made it with you.
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:53
From: MMNC(SS)(SEL) Timothy Allen Howard
Duty Stations: RCTQS student NNSY, USS Olympia
Comments: More than happy I have been selected. I am thankful for all the guidance I have received over the years that lead me to this point! Thank you to the chief’s mess of USS Olympia and MMNCM(SS/DV) Haraburda for never giving up on me and allowing me the opportunity to grow to where I am today. To the Chief’s mess of NNSY, thank you for taking me in as a selectee during my transition. To my wife, you are everything that ensured I had the strength to do this each and everyday.
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:45
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Bacon
Duty Stations: CNRSW
Comments: ITC(SEL) Bacon, Joshua A COMMANDER NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:32
From: BMC (SW) (SEL) Michael Potter
Duty Stations: Active Duty: USS Blue Ridge, USS Emory S Land, IMF Bangor. Reserves: NavMag Indian Island Det A, NSA Bahrain Det A
Comments: 3rd times a charm..... Fy17 Selectee
Date: 08/11/19 at 18:08
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) William Ray Frey Jr
Duty Stations: LPD23 USS Anchorage, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, 1st Dental Battalion, Naval Hospital Lemoore
Comments: HMC Pamela McGee changed my career. I was in a dark spot in my life and wanted to get out. There was times I would think about suicide and just couldn't hack it. I was going through marital issues, parenting issues, and my own stressors at work. HMC called me into her office and long story short I cried and expressed my problems to her. Being from the northeast, she was very strong willed and said "Frey, suck it up bro. There are people counting on you man. You got this." After about an hour conversation, I left there with a sense of pride and a renewed spirit. An attitude that became contagious. She is definitely the strongest pillar that got me to where I am today. Thanks Chief!!
Date: 08/11/19 at 17:26
From: HMC (SEL) Hansley W. Scott
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. Illinois
Comments: I would like to personally thank my previous Sailors, for there success is what got me to this point of my career. I a special thank you to my family and many mentors along the way!
Date: 08/11/19 at 17:24
From: PSC(EXW/AW)(Sel) Jenna Torres
Duty Stations: DDG-103; LHA-4; PSD SIGONELLA; CRG-1; HSC-4
Comments: Good afternoon, My name is Jenna Torres. I am a Personnel Specialist in the world's greatest Navy! I have been serving my country honorably for 11 years, and I love what I do. I love being apart of something that is bigger than me or anything I have ever known. My duty stations include; The USS TRUXTUN (DDG 103); USS NASSAU (LHA 4); PSD Sigonella, Coastal Riverine Group ONE (CRG-1), and now currently serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FOUR. I am humbled and honored to be selected as a PSC(Sel) for FY-20. I have prayed and worked hard for this day since the moment I was frocked to PS1 in 2015. I am so grateful for the support of my wonderful husband, Johnathan, he has been there through it all and provides stability to our three children Madison (12), Nathan (5), and Audrey (3), during all of the deployments, work ups, and just long days. I wouldn't be here today without him. I am excited and ready to earn my way into the CPO Mess!
Date: 08/11/19 at 17:09
From: QMC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Ignacio A. Castaneda
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)
Comments: I Want to thank the chiefs that have led me to this point in my life starting with QMCM Jenkins, if it were not for him I know I wouldn't have the knowledge and or determination to be the best QM and chief I could be! next would be QMCS Anthony without his guidance I would not have been prepared for what is to come and I feel everything he has done or said to me was to prepare me for putting on anchors these two are hands down the two chiefs who have had the biggest impact on my career and the way I conduct business!
Date: 08/11/19 at 17:08
From: EMNC(Sel)(SW/AW) Paris A Youell
Duty Stations: USS BUSH, NRD RALEIGH, USS TRUMAN, TTF BANGOR
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors that helped guide me and all of my Sailors because without you, this would not be possible. Good luck everyone!
Date: 08/11/19 at 17:01
From: NCC(Sel) Jonathan Cedeno
Duty Stations: USS AVENGER (MCM 1)(DECOM), SWRMC, CORIVGRUTWO DET BAHRAIN, USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70), NAVAL BASE SD
Comments: Thank you for all your service!
Date: 08/11/19 at 16:12
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Allan Francisco
Duty Stations: NCTS Sicily
Comments: Thank you to my mentors who have seen me through my entire career. ITCS Dan Flaherty, ITC Ryan Brown, ITC Troy Young, ITC Kimberly Raymond. without your guidance and mentorship during my first 3 duty stations, i wouldn't have made it here. thank you!
Date: 08/11/19 at 15:39
From: CMC(Sel) Shawn Legg
Duty Stations: WHMO, EXU1, 31stSRG, NMCB40, Camp David
Comments: Congratulations to all! and thank you to all the Genuines for their guidance!
Date: 08/11/19 at 15:32
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Christian Castillo
Duty Stations: USS Ft Mchenry (LSD-43), USS Tortuga (LSD-46), NOSC Miami, CNRSE JAX, CRS-10
Comments: Congratulations to everyone who achieved this amazing goal in our careers. Very special thanks to the chiefs in NOSC Miami. Thank you.
Date: 08/11/19 at 15:07
From: NCC(Sel) Brendon Hart
Duty Stations: NSSATC LS SD
Comments: Congratulations, everyone!
Date: 08/11/19 at 15:01
From: LSC(SEL) Gregory Ruth
Duty Stations: USS Essex, USS Mount Whitney,San Clemente ISL, LOGSU3
Comments: Thank you Dave Velasco(RET), LSCS Ronald Belfort and LSCS Venice Welch for all the support on making it this far.
Date: 08/11/19 at 14:49
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Robert Rossiger
Duty Stations: USS INDIANA SSN-789, TRF KBAY, USS MAINE SSBN-741B
Comments: Congrats to all those who made it this year. Special thanks to MMACS(SS) Ruth and Williamson, MMAC(SS) Shrupp, and the rest of the INDIANA CPOQ.
Date: 08/11/19 at 14:38
From: ETC(SW/EXW/IW) (Sel) Lee D Medlin
Duty Stations: TSC San Diego, CRS-3, CSCS DET WEST, USS MCINERNEY, USS BOONE
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs and Sailors, especially CMDCM Glenn Daniel and ETCS Terrence Smith, that got me this far. I look forward to being accepted and joining all the brothers and sisters around the world
Date: 08/11/19 at 14:28
From: AOC(Sel) Shalonda Kent
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, USS Ronald Reagan, IWTC Corry station
Comments: - Nachelle Scott - Cassandra Carpenter
Date: 08/11/19 at 13:17
From: ETC(Sel) Gerard Nance
Duty Stations: NSWG1
Comments: Thanks to Retired ETCS Jimmy Ruthven, Retired ETC Tiffany Mallory, ETCS Kenneth Thomas, and CTMC Michael Jarrell for all the involved mentorship that got me this far.
Date: 08/11/19 at 13:11
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Lauren M Cagle
Duty Stations: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Comments: Congratulations to all FY 20 Selectees! I would like to thank my family and everyone who has supported me. Blessings to all!
Date: 08/11/19 at 12:12
From: ATC(SEL) JOSHUA WARDLANE
Duty Stations: VFA-147, FRCWDF, VP-1
Comments: Good luck to all of us, I hope to find some valuable information and training here!
Date: 08/11/19 at 11:42
From: CTRC(IW/AW)(SEL) Derek Stevens
Duty Stations: NEIC
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that gave me guidance throughout my career.
Date: 08/11/19 at 11:36
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) RANDY IJAMES
Duty Stations: VP30, VQ2, NRD MINNEAPOLIS, VFA32, and VFA11
Comments: Thank you AMCM Jimmy Roberts VFA-211, ADCS Tony Richardson, ADCS David Cook, NCCS (ret) Jon Epp, NCCS Ed Smith, and many more throughout my career.
Date: 08/11/19 at 11:10
From: CMC(Sel) Christopher Gates
Duty Stations: NCHB1/NMCB4/NSWDG/RTC/CRS3
Comments: When I was in A school I saw the selects running for PT and the motivation they had was inspirational, that's when I knew I wanted to be a Chief. Through the years I had lost that from time to time, but the good Chiefs Bring you back (CMC Ralph Manzie, CMC Chris Simms, EQCM Monty Laurie, STGCS Mark Love, CMDCM Matt Turner, HTC Joe Fuenffinger, MACS Sarah Davis, CMDCM Brian Domask, GMC Kyle Shafer, and too many others to list), they push you when you need pushing and guide you when you need guiding, and that's the Chief I want to be!! Thank you all and good luck through the season!! Class 126 Coastal Riverine Squadron THREE!!
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:53
From: PSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Arnell J. Guest
Duty Stations: USS SPRUANCE/JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
Comments: I'd like to thank the generous amount of friends, mentors, trainers, Chiefs, peers, juniors, and family that helped me reach this milestone in my career. I would not be here without you.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:28
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Melissa Ann Garrison
Duty Stations: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all of the support throughout my years in the Navy. I would also like to thank ETC Stanland (Retired), ETC Winebrenner (Retired), GMC Melton (passed away on Active Duty), MMCS Kumpula, EMCM Stevenson, EMC Ems, DCCS Tanner, for all of their guidance and mentorship.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:26
From: MMNC(SEL) John Wesley Matte
Duty Stations: NNSY/NRMD Norfolk
Comments: I give a greatfull thank you to MMNCM (SS) Jones, MMNC (SS) Noris, MMNCS Degroot and all the other Chiefs, Senior Chief and Master Chief that made a positive impact in my life and showed me a way to succeed and handle adveristy.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:23
From: ETVC (SS) (SEL) Nathaniel Pulcare
Duty Stations: NNSY FMB, Code 246
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chief Mess’ from the USS Bremerton, CTF-69/Submarine Group 8, and NNSY for the mentorship and guidance that they have given me which in turn allowed me to be where I am today. It has always been a pleasure to work with all of you!
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:22
From: EMC(Sel) Deshawn Oliver
Duty Stations: FMB NNSY
Comments: I would like to thank Everyone that I have met in my career that has a an imprint on my career. Most importantly, my family for sticking it out with me.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:19
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(Sel) Aaron Prather
Duty Stations: NAS Point Mugu, CA/NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX/NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
Comments: Good luck everyone
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:19
From: ATC(Sel) Courtney Adair
Duty Stations: NASNI, Whidbey Island
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family and all the people I’ve met at the different commands I’ve been a part of. They all played a crucial role (both positive and negative) in me making it this far in my career and without them I would not have reached this accomplishment
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:17
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Charles Teuscher
Duty Stations: NNSY MARCC, USS ANZIO (CG-68)
Comments: I wouldn't be here today without the CPOs that came before me, took me under their wing and showed me what right looked like. They challenged me and pushed my limits to a point I never thought they could be.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:16
From: ENC(SW) (Sel) Ethan Reifer
Duty Stations: NNSY Portsmouth
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief Petty Officer that helped me along my Navy career.
Date: 08/11/19 at 10:15
From: DCC(SEL)(SW/IW/AW) Benjamin Vangen
Duty Stations: USS George H. W. Bush, MARMC and USS Kearsarge(Current)
Comments: Thank you to all my junior Sailors for allowing me to be their leader and thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that taught me how to be their leader. For they are the ones that have gotten me here and will continue to allow me to grow.
Date: 08/11/19 at 09:36
From: ATC(AW/SW) (SEL) Jonelle Eldredge
Duty Stations: CNRC, Cyberspace Recruiting Team
Comments: I would like to thank my husband for his continued support and positive energy as well as my past and present mentors for enabling my strengths and training to my weaknesses!!
Date: 08/11/19 at 09:00
From: HMC(SEL) Jose Jimenez
Duty Stations: NAVMEDLOGCOM
Comments: I would like to thank all my leaders, juniors and peers for allowing me to be given an opportunity to have the honor of being selected. I would also thank my family for supporting me throughout my career. I couldn’t be more grateful to them and everyone who’s given a word of advice to me over the years. Thank you.
Date: 08/11/19 at 08:57
From: HMC(Sel) ABDULKARIM ALBAJAL
Duty Stations: NMRTC
Comments: Would like to join this great website to get some schooling
Date: 08/11/19 at 04:16
From: MMC (SEL) Jamel King
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis CVN-74
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Jessica for all of the support and motivation she has provided my children and myself. Without her I would not be where I am today. Furthermore, I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity, I am humbled and highly motivated to become a better version of me so that I may continue to lead my sailors to greatness.
Date: 08/11/19 at 03:18
From: LSC (SEL) Dwayne Edwards
Duty Stations: USS CONSTELLATION, PMO BREMERTON, VAQ-139, NAVSUP FLCY MISAWA, USS CARL VINSON, NAVSUP FLCSI ROTA.
Comments: I want to thank all who have supported me and made me the Sailor that I am today. Will keep pushing thru the challenge ahead.
Date: 08/11/19 at 02:42
From: AZC (SEL) MICHAEL HARRISON
Duty Stations: NASWI
Comments: I WANT TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THAT MADE IT AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE SAILORS THAT HELPED BE TO BECOME THE PERSON I AM TODAY!
Date: 08/11/19 at 01:39
From: MAC(SEL) Justin R. Zeise
Duty Stations: NAS Fort Worth JRB, HPU Bahrain, NAS Sigonella, NAS North Island
Comments: I would like to thank CWO2 Hurtado, MACS Sheek, MAC Vanderpool, and MAC(RET) Mitchell for all of your mentorship through the years. Also, I would like to thank all of my junior Sailors for allowing me to lead and giving me the opportunity to to create a positive influence on your careers.
Date: 08/11/19 at 00:59
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Kevin Walsh
Duty Stations: USS ASHLAND
Comments: Sasebo Japan
Date: 08/10/19 at 23:02
From: MMC(SW) (SEL) Michaelangelo Beltran
Duty Stations: CRS-3
Comments: Throughout my naval service, I had the pleasure to know great mentors and friends. It was an honor to serve with all of you. I would like to thank my family for supporting me through this journey.
Date: 08/10/19 at 22:51
From: ETC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Chad Erwin
Duty Stations: COSTAL RIVERINE GROUP ONE
Comments: Good luck everybody
Date: 08/10/19 at 22:29
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Tyler Gilbert
Duty Stations: NRD Houston
Comments: Huge shout out to all the junior Sailors and mentors who got me here, you know who you are. Wouldn't be here without all of you. Thank you!
Date: 08/10/19 at 22:13
From: ITSC (SS/SW/AW) (SEL) Clint Mosley
Duty Stations: COMSUBGRU TEN, USS HAMPTON (SSN767), RTC, USS VICKSBUG (CG69), USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV67)
Comments: I would like to give a special thanks for the outstanding Chiefs that has helped me get to were I am today. ICCS Brown, FCCM Osuna, HTCM Garcia, ITSCS Cleary, and ETRCS Hensley.
Date: 08/10/19 at 21:24
From: AOC (SEL) JAMEEL PANNELL
Duty Stations: Stennis, HS-10, Reagan, CNATTU, HSC-6.
Comments: It’s been a long Road traveled but it’s the best day of my life..
Date: 08/10/19 at 20:29
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Brandon Hostetler
Duty Stations: USS Spruance, SWRMC, USS Vandegrift
Comments: Thanks to all the MCPOs, SCPOs, and CPOs that have guided me throughout my career! Thanks to the junior Sailors who I have had the pleasure of serving with,I have learned a great deal from all of you and will continue to learn everyday! And last but not least a very special thank you to my wife and kids, you all are truly amazing! without your support we would not be where we are today!
Date: 08/10/19 at 20:09
From: MMAC (EXW/SS) (SEL) Lawrence Johnson
Duty Stations: USS COLUMBUS/ LOSU-3/ USS JACKSONVILLE/ LOGSU-3
Comments: I’m so thankful to all of the people who have assisted me thus far in my career. Words can’t express the value I put in our experiences together. I just hope, with this next stage in my life, that I can assist others as you guys have assisted me.
Date: 08/10/19 at 19:07
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Shaunte Monroe
Duty Stations: FACSFAC Jacksonville, FL
Comments: I am so grateful for all the mentorship I have received throughout the years, and all the Sailors that contributed to this achievement!
Date: 08/10/19 at 18:35
From: AWVC(SEL) Rod Hynes
Duty Stations: VP-69, CTF-72, MOCC F, MTOC 2, VXS-1, VP-69
Comments: I am proud to have been among the selected. Thanks to everyone I’ve worked with that’s helped me on my journey. Let’s get to work.
Date: 08/10/19 at 17:56
From: MTC(SEL)(SS) Kyle J Fredericks
Duty Stations: USS Nebraska SSBN 739, SWFPAC, USS Michigan SSGN 727, TRITRAFAC
Comments: Thank you to all those who helped guide and mentor me to this point.
Date: 08/10/19 at 17:55
From: MTC (Sel) James Hull
Duty Stations: TTF
Comments: Hooyah
Date: 08/10/19 at 17:34
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Roberto C. Songco
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Guam; MAG-31 SC; Naval Hospital Beaufort SC; Branch Clinic Dahlgren VA; Branch Clinic North Island CA; USS Duluth LPD-6.
Comments: I would like to thank GOD for this blessing. On the day off results i was up already like 0300 and did not get any phone call. Went to work and around 0700 while i was making copies of organizational chart, the triad came into my office. CO asked me what and how am i doing? and when she said congratulations i was selected to CPO FY20 i was frozen for seconds, i cried and just started hugging the triad. Thank you to all the senior leadership like PNC William (who assisted me to get the HM School when i was undesignated), HMCM Murphy, HMCS Eason, HMCM Kuiditeka, CMDCM Resurreccion (learned a lot during our short pacific Partnership 19 deployment), CMDCM Nilson, NASNI CPO Mess, Beaufort County SC CPO Mess, MAG-31 CPO Mess, USNH Guam CPO Mess for your guidance and mentorship. Huge thank you to all the junior Sailors that i had the opportunity to lead and worked alongside with. I wouldn't be where i am today without you, you all played a key role in my life and Navy career. Most importantly my relative and my biggest fans and supporters my wife Irene and kids Kourtney and Kian (we did it guys) for all the patients and support to during the hard and trying times. Thank you all again.
Date: 08/10/19 at 15:56
From: TMC (SS) (SEL) Gabriel Baltezar Jr
Duty Stations: USS Hawaii, NAVSUBTORPFAC, USS Nevada GOLD/BLUE/GREEN
Comments: Thanks you for the wisdom.
Date: 08/10/19 at 15:14
From: ISC(IW/SW)(SEL) Steven G. Martel
Duty Stations: EUCOM JAC, USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68), NCF FIAF Det Bahrain, DIA Rivanna Station, COMSEVENTHFLT
Comments: Truly an honor to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I’d first like to thank my dad, HMCS(SW) Robert Martel (Ret.), for making me the man I am today. Throughout my career in the Navy, I’ve had great leaders but more importantly fantastic mentors to include: ISCM Danny Leek(Ret.) ISCM Shannon Shropshire, ISCS Eric Emory (Ret.), BMCS Christina Woodward, ISC Darnell Jones (Ret), OSC Kendred Heard, FCC Curtis Little and so many more who have helped shape me, provided guidance and wisdom. Thank you and I look forward to doing the same in return.
Date: 08/10/19 at 14:13
From: ENC(EXW/SW) (SEL) William Park
Duty Stations: USMTM KSA, CRS-2, NRD Chicago, LSD49 USS Harpers Ferry
Comments: Thank you to the chiefs that have provided me wisdom and knowledge to stay the course but a real thank you goes out to the junior sailors that gave me the pleasure to be their leader, mentor. I would nit be where I am with out them, so again thank you.
Date: 08/10/19 at 14:06
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Timothy Bryant
Duty Stations: USS Nevada Gold
Comments: I am proud to have been selected for chief and will take honor in joining the mess on September 13th
Date: 08/10/19 at 14:06
From: YNC(Sel) Miguel A. Hernandez
Duty Stations: FFG-49, VX-9 Det Edwards, HSM-78
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow Selectees. I wanted to thank AOCS Michael Clossin for challenging me to take on greater responsibilities, and teaching me that Leadership is an attitude of servitude to your Sailors. In addition, thanks to PSCS Devan Sookram who build the foundation of my technical expertise, had he not challenged to learn my trade in my own and just given me the answer I would not be here.
Date: 08/10/19 at 14:03
From: MAC(Sel) Brian M. Waltzer
Duty Stations: CRG-2 Det Bahrain
Comments: Huge shout out to all the junior Sailors and mentors who got me here. I couldn't have done it with you all. Thank you!
Date: 08/10/19 at 13:24
From: MMC (Sel) Sheltina Beckett
Duty Stations: USS George Washington CVN73
Comments: Congrats to my fellow Selects. I wanted to take the time to thank a few Chiefs that have inspired, motivated, and empowered me along the way. I appreciate you all for allowing me to be unapologetically myself, for all your words of wisdom, and your EAR! Sometimes we forget that people, SAILORS, just need someone to listen.. thanks for being there for me in many ways than one. CW03 Hurdis Rogers, MMC Nighel Jackson, AOCM Tyese Pressley, MMCM Ken Crowley, MMCS Chad Craycraft, MMCS Lenford Miller, DCC Joan Howard, MMC Rogelio Heredia, ENCS Jeremy Latham, MMC Bethley, MMCM Helen Henderson, MMCS Simon Cleetus, CW03 Fraley, MMC Bethley, MMCS Falcon, CTTCS Justin Tropp, GMCS Danny Phelps, ENC (retired) Jackson and anyone else I may have forgotten as I write this.. Thank you!
Date: 08/10/19 at 09:34
From: CTNC(SEL) David Williams
Duty Stations: C10F/FCC
Comments: Hello, Looking for as much knowkedge as I can get during this process.
Date: 08/10/19 at 07:50
From: AEC (SEL) (AW) BEATRIZ CAMPOS
Duty Stations: AIMD BRUNSWICK ME, VP-4, COMPACFLT, VP-9
Comments: I would like to thank all of my previous mentors and Junior Sailors that have guided me, mentored and pushed me to get to where I am today. To my husband for having faith in me and pushing me to study in preparation for the rating exam. Best of luck to all of you in during the season! WE FINALLY MADE IT!
Date: 08/10/19 at 05:00
From: MAC(SW)(SEL) Courtney Torres
Duty Stations: USS CURTIS WILBUR DDG#54
Comments: I want to thank you to all my mentors I have had through out my career. I would not be here with out your guidance and patience. I also want to thank all the junior Sailors I have had the opportunity to led. With out you I would not be here. It was through your hard work that I have been given this opportunity. Lastly, thank you to my family. Thank you for being what holds me up, and give me the motivation to keep pushing.
Date: 08/10/19 at 04:47
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) ERIC JOHN BRENNER
Duty Stations: DDG 54 USS CURTIS WILBUR, COMSIXTHFLT, CVN 76 USS RONALD REAGAN, CRAM 7 JIB 1, IRAQ, NNPTC, DD987 USS OBANNON
Comments: I would like to take this time out to thank GOD and Jesus Christ for this blessing. Also thank you to my wife Megan and kids Taylor and Enzo for all the patients and support during the hard and trying times. Thank you to all the senior leadership like ISCM Ret Wholfehrt, OSCS Reece, OSCS Lewis, OSCS Fowler for guiding me to this point. Thank you to all the junior sailors that have worked with me. I would not be here if not for all playing a key role in my life and Navy career. Thanks again.
Date: 08/10/19 at 04:33
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Zachary Michael Drake
Duty Stations: USS CURTIS WILBUR DDG-54; USS SHILOH CG-67; SCSC WALLOPS ISLAND; USS STETHEM DDG-63
Comments: Thank you to all of the sailors past and present that got me to this point in my career. I know I will forget some, but FCACS Ladi, FCACS Shook, CF Division on USS SHILOH, FCACS Shaffer, FCACM Garcia, FCACM Lauritsen, all of you played in integral part in making me the sailor I am today. I would not be where I am today if not for your patience and guidance. The trust that you all had in me has helped me achieve this monumental milestone. Thank you.
Date: 08/10/19 at 04:11
From: STGC (SW/SS)(SEL) Yvain Zepeda Jr
Duty Stations: DDG 54 USS CURTIS WILBUR
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors that have been there throughout my career. Without the guidance and patients that you all have shown me I would not be the Sailor that I am today.
Date: 08/10/19 at 04:08
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Christian P. Blom
Duty Stations: Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Military Sealift Command Far East, USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)
Comments: Thank you YNCM Michael Campbell!
Date: 08/10/19 at 03:27
From: QMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Randy D. Arnold
Duty Stations: USS Howard
Comments: Thanks to all the CPOs for getting me this far!
Date: 08/10/19 at 01:29
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) Robert L Morrison
Duty Stations: NTAG Houston
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chief’s who pushed me and guided me to where I am today and all my junior sailors who helped get me here. Most of all I want to thank my family for supporting and believing in me. And Lord; I can not express the thankfulness for what you have laid across my path.
Date: 08/10/19 at 01:22
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Stanley
Duty Stations: USS John S. McCain DDG-56, USS Dewey DDG-105, MARMC, USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72
Comments: FY20 CPO Selectee
Date: 08/10/19 at 01:09
From: CSC(Sel) Shaneris Stephens
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, USNS KAWANA, USS PORTER, NAS FALLON, USS TORTUGA, USS ARLINGTON, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN AND CURRENTLY NAS CORONADO
Comments: I would like to take everyone who helped me get to where I am. All the awesome sailors who followed my lead and all the awesome mentors who help guide and navigate the way for me. Never let an accident, trail or tribulation define who you are..
Date: 08/09/19 at 23:04
From: ATC(Sel)(AW/SW) Timothy Wayne Pilgrim
Duty Stations: HSL-48, HSM-40, HSM-72 and currently in training at CNATTU Miramar
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife first for everything she has supported me through. id also like to give thanks to all the chiefs mess from my prior commands for molding me to become the sailor i am today.
Date: 08/09/19 at 20:50
From: AMC (SEL) Ronald Mascarenas
Duty Stations: HSM-78 NAS North Island
Comments: Thank you to all the Chief Petty Officers that stood as my guide to becoming a CPO Select, as well as each CPO in the HSM-78 Mess for giving me an opportunity. I also want to thank my family and friends for the overwhelming support and belief in me. I’m just as proud of you, as you are of me.
Date: 08/09/19 at 20:29
From: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Taureaan W.E. Redic
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville, USS New York LPD 21, ATG Norfolk, USS Gravely DDG 107, CBC Gulfport, USS Bataan LHD 5
Comments: Without my wife, past and current leadership, and my junior sailors i would not have this opportunity. Thank you to all of them! In rate or out of rate, at work or off work, day or night, I've been fortunate enough to run across some of the best mentors in the Navy.
Date: 08/09/19 at 16:28
From: AEC(Sel) Adam Porras
Duty Stations: HSC-14, HSC-3, HSL-49
Comments: Good afternoon, I would like to thank my mentors, friends, family and Sailors for getting me to this point. I have a laundry list of people that have helped me along the way, first my wife, she has been my rock since the day we met. AMCS Tobin Abrams thank you for teaching me that not all arguments are worth it to be won. AVCM Burton, thanks for taking the time to always just have that conversation, no matter how busy you were. Jimmy and Chase you guys have been real with me from day one. All, it means the world to me. -Adam
Date: 08/09/19 at 16:07
From: ISC (Sel) Jenniffer Woody
Duty Stations: SPECRECONTEAM TWO
Comments: I would not have made it this far without the help of the many Chief's in my career, to include ISCM Scott Norman, ISCM Dave Stanton, ISCM Britt Scott, ISCM Luke Williams, ISCM Sam Fayed, ISCS Scotty Moran, ISCS Rob Morris and many, many more! Thank you for your guidance and wisdom!
Date: 08/09/19 at 14:21
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Katie Munoz-Massey
Duty Stations: FRC Southwest
Comments: Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening to everyone depending on where you are located. I would like to thank a few people that had a part in seeing the potential in me that gave me the ability to be selected to the CPO Mess and they are as follows: NAS Pensacola Weapons Division FRC Southwest Sailors, CPO Mess, and Wardroom NRD Jacksonville Sailors, CPO Mess, and Wardroom FRC West Sailors, CPO Mess, and Wardoom USS John C. Stennis USS Carl Vinson A Special shoutout to: ATCS (AW/SW) Rick Wright, USN, Ret. ETC (SW) Cinnamon Clark, USN, Ret. These two individuals have molded me heavily and mentored me through thick and thin throughout my entire career and continue to guide me even after they have moved on. I am truly honored and humbled to have had such a privilege to work with so many amazing people throughout my career. With their support, and the support of my family, I know I can accomplish anything.
Date: 08/09/19 at 13:11
From: PSC(SEL) WILLIAM E. CURTIS
Duty Stations: USS PONCE, NMC PORTSMOUTH, HM-15, USS G. H. W. BUSH
Comments: HOOYAH!!!!
Date: 08/09/19 at 12:26
From: MCC (SEL) Jon Dasbach
Duty Stations: NPASE East Det Southeast
Comments: Thank you mentor!
Date: 08/09/19 at 11:57
From: ABHC (SEL) PETER OBENG
Duty Stations: USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18)
Comments: I am forever thankful to my mentors on the USS New Orleans, NAS Sigonella, and CVN 75. I would not have made it this far in my career without your heavy dose of mentoring.
Date: 08/09/19 at 11:56
From: CTRC(SW/IW/SG)(SEL) KAYLN COLEMAN
Duty Stations: USS JOHN P MURTHA LPD 26
Comments: Product of my environment. Proud to get here! Shout out to those who helped me along the way.
Date: 08/09/19 at 11:03
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Paul Dewayne Nabors Jr.
Duty Stations: VQ-3, VX-1, VP-47, CPRW-10, VPU-2, VP-4
Comments: Just wanted to thank AMEC Dwyer for everything he's done for me.
Date: 08/09/19 at 08:06
From: MMNC(SEL) MMNC(SEL) Ruth Higgins
Duty Stations: USS George Washington (CVN 73)
Comments: I would like to thank Master Chief Klay Kappler and Senior Chief Justin Foil for teaching me what kind of Chief I want to be and helping me get there!
Date: 08/09/19 at 07:58
From: ADC(Sel) Milandro Salgado
Duty Stations: VRC-30, VAW117, FRC Mugu, VRC-30
Comments: I would like to thank my junior sailors, without them I will not be here.
Date: 08/09/19 at 07:51
From: QMC (Sel) Fredrick D. Morgan
Duty Stations: USS Firebolt, USS Denver, USS Stethem, Naval Hospital Yokosuka and Yokosuka Port Operations
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family and all the people I’ve met at the different commands I’ve been a part of. They all played a crucial role in me making it this far in my career and without them I would not have reached this accomplishment.
Date: 08/09/19 at 07:43
From: NCC(SEL) John Love
Duty Stations: NRD ST. Louis
Comments: Standby for heavy rolls!!!!!!
Date: 08/09/19 at 07:03
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(Sel) Chase Bradley Speed
Duty Stations: USS HURRICANE
Comments: HMC(SW/FMF)(Sel) Chase Speed
Date: 08/09/19 at 05:04
From: HMC(SEL) Wilson Rodriguez Jr
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN, NBHC NTC, 31ST MEU, CLB-31, EOD ESU2, NMCP
Comments: It's an honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer!!! HMC(SEL)!
Date: 08/09/19 at 03:28
From: QMC(SEL) Tanner Heindl
Duty Stations: USS SIROCCO
Comments: Thank you to all my former CPO's that have guided me along the way.
Date: 08/09/19 at 01:19
From: AWFC(SEL) Richard Quinn
Duty Stations: VRC-30, FRC-SW, VAW-120, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
Comments: I would like to thank all of those people that have mentored me throughout my career. Without that, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I would like to thank all of my junior Sailors too. Without you, I couldn’t accomplish the things I have. I am grateful for the mentorship received and the hard work given to help me get here to where I am today. Thank you!
Date: 08/09/19 at 01:02
From: CTTC(SEL) Greg Mea
Duty Stations: USS COMSTOCK, IWTC EVERETT, COMCARSTRIKEGRU 11, USS VANDEGRIFT, USS MUSTIN
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has given me advice throughout my career. I can't think of someone that hasn't taught me something. One chief I would like to thank is OSC Perkins. He has pushed me to be greater than I think I could have ever been.
Date: 08/09/19 at 00:53
From: MCC(SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Joshua Keim
Duty Stations: Navy Talent Acquisition Group Houston; Naval Special Warfare Group TWO; Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
Comments: I'd like to offer a quick shout out to MCCS Jayme Pastoric and everyone on our team back at NSW. I simply would not be here without them. Pastoric gave me enough rope to hang, and I eventually learned to use it to climb. Thanks, senior. I'd also like to shout out to MCCS(ret) Eric Harrison. You've had my back from day one, and you helped shaped my path to success. You've remained in my life since my first duty station, and I've always been grateful for your mentorship and friendship. I wish we got to serve in the mess together before you retired. Lastly, I'm shouting out to every Sailor I've ever worked with, for and that worked for me. If one thing is clear only days into the season, it's that I wouldn't be here without the support of those around me. Thanks, and good luck to you all!
Date: 08/09/19 at 00:17
From: ATC (SEL) Kevin J. O’Connell
Duty Stations: VRM-30
Comments: I would like to thank each and every Sailor I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the last 16 years. Through the ups and down you’re all the reason I’m where I am today professionally. I would like to send a special thank you to all my brothers and sister at HSC-25, you all helped me through a challenging time in my life and my family and I are forever thankful. Godspeed. FY19 Selectee
Date: 08/08/19 at 23:51
From: YNC(SEL) Antonio M. Fordham
Duty Stations: COMFIFTHFLT/NAVCENT (Bahrain), CPRW-11 (Nas Jax), USS TAYLOR (FFG 50), USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99), and USS ARTHUR W RADFORD (DD 968) to name a few.
Comments: First of all, I give all the praise to my lord and savior Jesus Christ. I want to thank all my Sailors and mentors over the years that have played an important role in getting me to this point. There’s too many to name in particular but l will list CMDCM Brian J. Porter (retired) and YNCM Nathaniel D. Smith Jr. The two of them challenged my abilities and motivated me when I felt like my chances of being selected as a Chief had passed me by. Thank you both and thank you to those that I did not mention. V/r, YNC(Sel) Fordham
Date: 08/08/19 at 23:42
From: LSC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Laquita Brooks
Duty Stations: Norfolk
Comments: Thank you Chief Arnold and SK1 Brown for being patient with me and taking the time to train me. Also, thank you for being my first example of what leadership looks like. Thank you LSCS Hill, for being hands on and showing a leader can get their hands dirty too. It's not always about giving orders. Thank you to each every person that I have ever worked along with throughout my career for all your hard work. For the many long hour days and sometimes nights. Thank you for all those days you worked outside in the rain or 110 degree weather. From sweepers, to all other countless and selfless deeds and duties. I would not have made it here without you. I will forever cherish you all.
Date: 08/08/19 at 23:38
From: PSC(Sel) Anthony Ashley
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 7
Comments: Thank you to all the Chief Petty Officers that stood as my guide to becoming a CPO Sel. I also thank my family and friends for the overwhelming support and belief in me. I’m just as proud of you as you are of me.
Date: 08/08/19 at 23:06
From: ETC(SEL) Jesse Lynn Wilson
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I am really looking forward to become apart your brother and sister hood that is so love by all. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:50
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) William H Meyers III
Duty Stations: USS FREEDOM (LCS 1)
Comments: I want to thank my family, girlfriend, friends, mentors, and all MCPO's, SCPO's, and CPO's who have gotten me to where I am today, the list is long. I am proud, privileged, honored and excited to be apart of this brotherhood and sisterhood!
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:48
From: ADC (AW) (SEL) Kimmerly K. Ealum
Duty Stations: HSM-78
Comments: Through my many years of service, I have had the pleasure to know great mentors, friends some of whom have become like family. We say the military is a brotherhood one like no other, and as time passes, I reflect on the many ways and different aspects of my life that have been impacted by the leadership I received both good and not so good. Your examples have made an impact and as I venture into another spectrum of my career I would like to say thank you to all my leaders, peers and subordinates who have made my career a success!
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:48
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Jonathan S. Little
Duty Stations: USS Russel (DDG59), USS Halsey (DDG97), USS Freedom (LCS 1)
Comments: I'm honored to be selected and I'd like to thank FCC Michael Rippy, FCCS Michael Chandler, and FCC Eric Wemmer, who taught me invaluable lessons along the way.
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:37
From: MNC (Sel) Carlos Hernandez
Duty Stations: NOSC El Paso, NOSC Austin, COMOMAG, NOSC San Antonio
Comments: To the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have mentored me and set the example for me. I am eternally grateful for your guidance, advice, and understanding. A very Special thanks to: Most Honorable Master Chief Dorbandt Most Honorable Master Chief Kinloch Most Honorable Master Chief Venzel (Ret) Honorable Chief Heyer (Ret) Honorable Chief Lacy Honorable Chief Warren (Ret) Honorable Chief Sullivan (Ret) I WILL EARN MY ANCHORS EVERYDAY!!! Very Respectfully, MNC (Sel) Carlos Hernandez
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:35
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Brandon Crowe
Duty Stations: USS FREEDOM
Comments: I would like to thank OSC(SW/AW) Korbena Wingate, QMC(ret)(SW)Ches Vernon, and OSC(SW/AW) Steve Sheffield.
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:19
From: AMC(SEL) Jose Esquivel
Duty Stations: HSC-12
Comments: Thank you to my family, friends, and the Chief Petty Officers who have helped me get to this moment in my career!
Date: 08/08/19 at 22:13
From: QMC(Sel) Matthew Sting Rivera
Duty Stations: LHA 7
Comments: Thanks for all the CPOs before me leading the way.
Date: 08/08/19 at 21:41
From: QMC(SW/SS) (SEL) Amun A Wilson
Duty Stations: USS Normandy
Comments: It’s an honor to be in such good company. And thank you to all the CPO’s past and present that had a hand in molding my career.
Date: 08/08/19 at 21:31
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Peter J. Nonnon
Duty Stations: USS ENTERPRISE/C2F/USFF/USS NORMANDY
Comments: Would like to thank the entire Chief mess on the USS Normandy. My mentors are OSCM Demian Means OSCS Micheal Albanese(Ret) OSCS Henry Castillo(Ret) OSCS Sharonda Ford OSCS Akua Clark OSCS Elio Hodges OSCS Malik Robertson FCACS Earl Ashley OSC Ed Fallon(Ret) OS1 Antonio Glover OS1 Ramon Boseman(Ret) OS1 Myron Minnus(Ret)
Date: 08/08/19 at 21:09
From: AWSC(Sel) Shamus McManaman
Duty Stations: HSC-28, HSC-2, HSC-28
Comments: I feel honored to have been selected by the board to prove to the mess that they made the correct choice. I will never be able to thank enough of the men and women who helped guide me to where I am today but it wouldn't have been possible without my "Sea Daddy's". -Shamus
Date: 08/08/19 at 20:53
From: ADC (SEL) Bryan Thomas
Duty Stations: VRC-40 / HS-11 / NFDS / SRT2
Comments: Thank you to AFCM Rodney Feliciano and all the sailors that have helped me get to this milestone!
Date: 08/08/19 at 20:29
From: ITC(Sel) Matthew Wayne Gazaway
Duty Stations: USS John Finn
Comments: Thanks to my family for everything they sacrificed, my division because I wouldn't be here without their hard work and to all my mentors; specifically ITCM Guerrerro and ITC Angel.
Date: 08/08/19 at 20:26
From: NCC(SEL) Jose Garza
Duty Stations: NTAG Houston
Comments: Excited to make a difference. Thank you to all who helped my family and I get here.
Date: 08/08/19 at 18:26
From: BMC(SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Christopher Johnson
Duty Stations: RIVRON ONE, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), CENSECFOR LS LEJEUNE, USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Normandy (CG-60)
Comments: I am thankful to be selected and have the opportunity to lead in a different capacity. I would not be here without the guidance from the Chief's mess to steer me in the right direction. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 08/08/19 at 18:16
From: AMC(Sel) (AW) Ian J. Eby
Duty Stations: VAQ-129, VAQ-130, VAQ-131, VAQ-132, VX-9 (China Lake), AIMD Whidbey Island
Comments: Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 08/08/19 at 17:57
From: LSC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) John Krahling
Duty Stations: NSWDG/ HSM-77/ COMNAVSPECWARCEN/USS Ronald Reagan/ EODMU 6
Comments: Thank you to all my current and past CPOs and leaders for their mentorship over the course of my naval career and a big thanks to all my junior sailors, I would not have made it here if not for your hard work!
Date: 08/08/19 at 17:42
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Andre Delaine
Duty Stations: Buearu of Medicine and Surgery
Comments: "Thank you" could never be enough to express the gratitude I have for all the love, support, and guidance you selflessly gave. You continue to keep us and allow us to live in our purpose. People are our purpose and giving the truest of you is the mechanism we will use to create real success around us. Let's all push to Live Life, to Find your heaven, in your God!
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:43
From: SHC(SW)(SEL) Vandy Kamara
Duty Stations: USS MCFAUL (DDG 74)
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, ands Master Chiefs who mentored and guide to this point. You all are truly appreciated. And to my Family, thank you for the love and support
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:39
From: GSEC(SEL)(SCW/EXW/AW) Jeffery K Totty
Duty Stations: USS Don McFaul (DDG74)
Comments: I would like to thank GSEC(SW) Steven Roehe USN(ret), for all his words of encouragement and inspiration he has given me. I would also like to thank my wife Elizabeth Totty, for the support and love she has shown me and my father, Douglas Totty, for his motivation and discipline he instilled in me.
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:30
From: AMC(AW) (SEL) Charles Herbert Geiger jr
Duty Stations: HSM-78
Comments: Just want to say thanks to all the Chiefs that got me to this point and that I appreciate everything y’all have done and taught me over the years!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:18
From: FCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Ivan Gibson
Duty Stations: USS America to TSC San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank all the CPOs I've encountered throughout my career. I've gained so many tools and examples from all of you over the years that have contributed to get me to where I am now.
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:18
From: LSC (SEL) Anthony Jay Aguilar
Duty Stations: USS McFaul (DDG-74)
Comments: I would like to thank my long time mentor LSC(SW/AW) Mann, Chris (USN, Retired) for everything he has done for me and helping me get to this point in my career. Thank you!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:10
From: AWVC(NAC/AW)(sel) Brian Miller
Duty Stations: NAS WHidbey Island
Comments: I would like to thank MasterChief Jeter, Senior Chief Stewart, Chief Bizak, and Chief Malone.
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:07
From: OSC(SEL)(SW/AW) Joshua A. Danford
Duty Stations: USS Ashland / NRD New Orleans / USS McFAUL DDG-74
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected to join the ranks of a Chief Petty Officer. I wouldn't be here today with out the guidance and mentorship of my past Chiefs, and certainly without my sailors. I owe it all to them for putting in the hard work and long days. I also wouldn't be at this point in my career with out the love and support of my wife and family! Thank you!
Date: 08/08/19 at 16:00
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Ryan Pulliam
Duty Stations: HSM-49, HSC-3, HSM-35, HSM-51
Comments: I'd just like to say thank you to a few of the Genuines that have guided me through the years. ATC Kenny Hines, PRC Jeff Knox, AECS Chris Briggs, AMCS Sean Rennells, ATCS Jose Santiago, ATCS Alfonso Meraz, ADCS(RET) Gerald Bulaon, AECS Chris Perry and I know there are many more who are escaping me at the moment but thank you so much for your wisdom and support!
Date: 08/08/19 at 15:52
From: ICC(SW)(SEL) Thomas Warble
Duty Stations: CSCS Det West
Comments: There have been a lot of events to get me to this point. Many highs and many lows and I couldn't be more humbled with the chiefs I have had to guide me through everything. Thank you to everyone on USS Guardian, USS Comstock, CSCSU Great Lakes, and USS Gladiator. I have learned so much and will continue to lead and learn they way you have all taught me.
Date: 08/08/19 at 15:34
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Sherwineric G. Abdon
Duty Stations: HSM-49
Comments: I would not be here if not for our junior Sailors and all their hard work, the faith and trust my Senior Leadership placed within me to guide them. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Chiefs that I served with active and retired. Thank you everyone that I have ever served with I wouldn’t be here today without all of you! I’m proud to serve in the Worlds Finest NAVY and serve with all of you!!! And to my Family and friends, I LOve You All. Lastly, to my loving and beautiful wife thanks for your support and dedication, you are my MVP. I love you.....!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 15:06
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Nickolas R Young
Duty Stations: HSM 35
Comments: Thank you to all the Chief Petty Officers who have and continue to mentor and guide me. I would also like to thank my family for supporting me.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:50
From: YNC(Sel) Brian Smith
Duty Stations: HSM-75 (Current); NIOC SAN DIEGO, USS PINCKNEY (DDG 91), NCTAMS PAC
Comments: The list of those who developed me to get here is long; spanning many years. Brothers and sisters along the way, and the trials and accomplishments of those junior to me are my pillars of success. Will continue to pay it forward to those behind me, and give back to those ahead.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:32
From: NDC (SEL) Brandon Anthony Jackson
Duty Stations: USS Ford, PSNS IMF Det Everett, First Marine Raider BN (MARSOC), Undersea Rescue Command
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride. Hooyah Deep Sea.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:28
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Vincent Myers
Duty Stations: VRM-30
Comments: I would like to think all my mentors who guided me in my career. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know new people and to be a part of this brotherhood. Thank you!
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:09
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Byron Labronzes Hewitt
Duty Stations: 1st Marine Division
Comments: Good Evening All, I 'm truly happy and humbled. This is definitely one of the greatest moments in my life. Hard work does eventually pay off. I would have never reached this point if it wasn't for my wife Maricel Hewitt who has always been there for me, my mentor HMCM Jaymie Isom, HMCM Donald Schrader for his advice and honesty, HMC Diane Koulavongsa for her knowledge and attention to detail and many more. I also have to thank the many Sailors who I have worked with and mentored. Congratulations to all the brothers and sisters who were also selected.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:06
From: AWRC (NAC/AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Daniel J. Tarich
Duty Stations: HSM-78/HSM-41
Comments: I would like to thank the fallowing motivators, leaders, and mentors for your guidance to this milestone and pinnacle of my Naval Career. Thank you most honorable Master Chief Justin Tate, most honorable Master Chief Nathan Hickey, most honorable Master Chief Nicholas Hunter, more honorable Senior Chief Stanely Cox, more honorable Senior Chief Adian Santini, more honorable Seinor Chief Burt Brown, honorable Chief Christopher Dondelinger, honorable Chief Kevin Freenor, honorable Chief Kristopher Kopy, honorable Chief Robert Hassin, honorable Chief Kyle Shrum, honorable Chief Michael Barboa. My time spent with you all has motivated me to perform, achieve, and lead. THANK YOU!! I would also like to give a shout-out to all the First Class Petty Officers that have been there for me and that have stood by my side.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:04
From: HMC(DSW/EXW) (SEL) Matthew Schneider
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command, EODMU12, SRF-JRMC Det Sasebo.
Comments: I would not have made it here without the support of my family. And thank you to all of the people that have helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 08/08/19 at 14:00
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Eddie T.D. Smith
Duty Stations: USS Emory S. Land(AS-39), USS Frank Cable(AS-40), Norfok Naval Shipyard(NNSY), Norfolk Ship Support Activity(NSSA), USS Typhoon(PC-5), USS Whirlwind(PC-11), USS Oak Hill(LSD-51), NRD Phoenix
Comments: First of all, i'm honored to be selected to join the ranks of a Chief. I know that this would not be possible without all of the support that i've received along the way. More particularly to to USS Oak Hill's Chief's Mess. And a Special thank you to the Engineering Department's Chiefs.They put a lot of hard work into molding me into the sailor that i am today. It is because of them that I have this Honor. Thank you all.
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:59
From: AEC(AW)(Sel) Bryan A. Martinez
Duty Stations: VRM-30
Comments: Most thanks to all the leaders who have guided me throughout my Naval career this far. I am looking forward to all the experiences, friendships, and relationships to come. Last but not least, thanks to family and all Sailors who without them I would have no reason to excel!
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:33
From: ACC (SEL) Joshua Adam Ottwell
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise, NAS Meridian, NAS Corpus Christi, FACSFAC SD
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:29
From: ADC(SEL) Keil Diaz
Duty Stations: NAS JAX, NBVC POINT MUGU, NASNI
Comments: Let’s all go through with this process! We got this! DO NOT QUIT!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:27
From: AEC (AW)(Sel) Sasha Haywood
Duty Stations: HSM-72, RTC,HSM-78,HSM-41
Comments: Happy to be here!
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:14
From: LSC (Sel) Dominic Butler
Duty Stations: SFWPD ASD, USS Frank Cable, HSM-49 & COMHSMWINGPAC
Comments: I’m so thankful for my family and friends. They’ve held me down through so much. I would be lost without them. Also I want to thank every person I’ve worked with, they truly inspired and motivated me to get where I’m at today.
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:07
From: HMC (SW/AW/FMF) (SEL) Jewell Bowman
Duty Stations: SERE West
Comments: I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this family and tradition. A huge thanks to all of my Mentors, supportive family, and most of all, junior Sailors. I AM because of them.
Date: 08/08/19 at 13:05
From: ADC(AW)(Sel) Miguel Velasquez
Duty Stations: HSM-78
Comments: I like to thank AVCM(AW) Ford, Ray for all his guidance from when he was an AT1 and I was an AIRMAN. I wouldn't be here without your guidance.
Date: 08/08/19 at 12:35
From: ITC (SW/IW) (SEL) Ryan V. Martinez
Duty Stations: USS Wichita (Present); White House Communications Agency (WHCA); COMTHIRDFLT; USS Milius
Comments: A big shout out to my Wife and kids for pushing me for success. Definetly couldn't have done it without them. They are my motivation to succeed. To the past Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that i've worked with: Your words of wisdom didn't fall on def ears. Those words molded me in to the leader I am today.
Date: 08/08/19 at 11:26
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Alexis M. Diaz Figueroa
Duty Stations: Navy Special Warefare Unit 3
Comments: It has been a long journey and i am incredibly great full to the many people that help me get to this point. A few names that come to mind that had a great influence in me was BMC Townsen (RET) who was my first chief, ENCS Endie and CMC Domingues from RTC who steered me on the right track during my time there. There are many others that helped me get to this point and i thank you all for you mentorship and guidance.
Date: 08/08/19 at 08:52
From: CTRC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) BETHANY MARY-ELIZABETH MOORE
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT; NIOC YOKOSUKA; IWTC SAN DIEGO
Comments: Excited to be taking part in this time honored tradition and looking forward to learning the lessons my wise genuine Chiefs will bestow upon me. Thank you to everyone who weathered the storm of my ego and "quick wit" i.e. attitude these past years to assist me in getting to this point. I hope I make you proud. CTRC (SEL) Moore, Bethany
Date: 08/08/19 at 07:43
From: YNC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Ernest Latimore
Duty Stations: CRS-1, CRS-2, VFA-125, CVN-72
Comments: I personally want to thank all my mentors and the Honorable Chief Petty Officer Mess who continue to guide me mentally and professionally. Because of your dedication and patience, I'm able to be in the position I'm in today. And to my junior Sailors (who are unable to read this post), I'm here because of them.
Date: 08/08/19 at 07:41
From: GMC (SEL) Compton Bender
Duty Stations: DDG-106
Comments: Thank you to my family for staying by my side through thick and thin.
Date: 08/08/19 at 07:37
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Edgar R. Gutierrez
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK, USS HOWARD, CPRW-2, USS MILIUS, USS HOWARD
Comments: Wanted to thank everyone that helped me get to where i am at now especially my wife and family that felt the struggle as much as i did. A very special thanks to the USS Howard crew, they make CPO's out of us here, DCCS Tellez, LT LeBlanc (DCA), GMCS Rodriguez, GSMC Altes, BMCS Delgado and even MMC Bearden...a little, thanks for your guidance, mentorship and not giving up on me. HOOYAA!!! Congrats to all the selectees out there, see you all in the fleet!
Date: 08/08/19 at 07:33
From: GSMC(Sel) Renay Gardner
Duty Stations: PCU Tripoli (LHA7)
Comments: I am grateful for the opportunity I was selected for and learning to become a Navy Chief Petty Officer. I thank all those you put in the time and effort to guide me this point and those that supported me to get here. All my shipmates that worked with me regardless of rank played a role in my career in some shape or form. Most importantly I want to thank my family. If not for your support and upbringing I would not be the man I am today. To my wife, you are amazing and your support, love and understanding really allows me to what I need to do in. To SKC Winston, CS1 Black and MA1 Wilson I don't know where you are today but you 3 set the foundation in me as a recruit I thanked you at the end of boot and I thank you now. God Bless Go Navy!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 07:24
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Daryl Vaughn Ellis
Duty Stations: USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64), VQ-4, CTF 64, USS JOHN FINN (DDG 113)
Comments: Wow! I would like to think my leadership and Sailors both past and present. There is NO WAY I would have accomplished this WITHOUT you! So awesome to see a few people posting that I know.
Date: 08/08/19 at 05:13
From: LSC(Sel) Zachery Hoye
Duty Stations: CNSS-5
Comments: I can't even begin to name all the people who mentored and guided me throughout my career, I am truly thankful!
Date: 08/08/19 at 01:50
From: MAC(SEL) Jared Schehen
Duty Stations: VQ3 Detachment Offutt, CFAY Security Yokosuka Japan, HPU Bahrain, NCIS Field Office Bahrain, NSA-Washington and USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)<br><br><span class="vgquestion">Comments:</span><br>First I would like to say thank you to my amazing wife, sailors and leadership. Also, a huge thank you to MACS Mark Long, MACS Carlos Slade, and MAC Anthony Wood. Could not have done it without you guys!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 01:47
From: MMC(SEL)(SW/AW) Steven Serret
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan, USS Blue Ridge, SWOSU Great Lakes
Comments: This feeling is unlike any other. You spend your whole career dreaming of this and it finally happens. I have never worked so hard for anything in my life. I honestly could not have done this without the mentors I had in my corner. The first Chief And mentor I had was MMCM Robert Briggs. He paved the way and showed me what leadership was all about! I would also like to thank my Grandfather CMDCM Tom Hartey, MMCM Dennis Bruin, MMCM John Hogrewe, MMCM David Lynch, MMCS Julian Cristo, MMC Stephan Piper, MMC Greg Harris, MMC Kenneth Robinson, EMC Michael Williams and many more! I would like to give a very special shoutout to MMC Jose Oterorivera, I would not be posting in here if it wasn’t for you. I cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me over the last few years! READY TO ANSWER ALL BELLS!!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 01:43
From: ATC(SEL) Chad David Rabon
Duty Stations: VAQ-141, RTC, VFA-22, VAQ-132, VX-9
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped me get to this point in my career.
Date: 08/08/19 at 01:43
From: AOC(AW/SW) (SEL) Hellen E. Valencia
Duty Stations: NMCLANT DET OCEANA (Present); USS Dwight D. Eisenhower; HM-14; USS Harry S. Truman
Comments: My mother always said "God makes things happen at the right time", my Senior Chief would say "Speak it into existence AO1, you got this". I feel immensely honored and humbled to be selected and have the opportunity to sign this deck log. I want to thank my Lord, my husband Jaime, my daughter Helenn (for understanding why I missed a birthday, a school function or Christmas with you), my little girls Zoe and Sophia, my mother and rest of the family for always supporting me and being my motivation. Thank you to my junior Sailors and the great leadership I've had the pleasure of serving with throughout the years, because without them I could had not made it here.... but foremost my father, he is the reason I joined the Navy. Thank you Dad for your guidance and words of advice. Congratulations to all the FY20 selectees and good luck in the upcoming weeks!!!
Date: 08/08/19 at 01:13
From: LSC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Eric Berrios
Duty Stations: USS Oldendorf, USS Fletcher, USS Jarrett, NSWC, USS Cleveland, USS John Paul Jones, NSWG, CTF-53.
Comments: I will like to thank my family, all my mentors and sailors that helped me achieve this milestone. I wouldn’t be here without your support, guidance and teamwork.
Date: 08/08/19 at 00:59
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Derek Clayton
Duty Stations: Afloat Training Group Mayport
Comments: Its an honor.
Date: 08/08/19 at 00:57
From: PRC (AW)(SEL) Zachary Whitead
Duty Stations: VFA-102, VP-46, FRC WEST, VAQ-141
Comments: I am extremely honored to be selected. I will do everything possible to continue the high standards of the CPO Mess and I look forward to a new scope of responsibility. Thank you to my family, and all the leadership that got me here today. I couldn't have done it without you!
Date: 08/08/19 at 00:43
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) TORREY WILLIAM COATES
Duty Stations: EMORY S LAND AS-39
Comments: I want to thank all the mentors that followed me throughout my career in the following commands. VF-143 Pukin Dogs, USS Dwight D Eisenhower, USNA, USS Germantown LSD-49, NRD Philadelphia, and Frank Cable AS-40
Date: 08/08/19 at 00:27
From: CTRC(IW/NAC/AW) (SEL) Michelle M. Doucette
Duty Stations: NIOC Whidbey Isl, NSA Ft Meade, NIOD Alice Springs, NSGA/NIOC Misawa
Comments: I would like to sincerely thank all of my Sailors, Mentors and leadership that have helped me get here. Without you I would not be here.having the chance to be part of something bigger. Thank you for building me! I pray that I can repay the dedication that was given to me.
Date: 08/07/19 at 23:28
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Matthew D McLendon
Duty Stations: PCU TRIPOLI LHA-7
Comments: First I would like to thank the good Lord and all of his blessings. I want to thank my wife, April and my three children, Owen, Carson and Addison. I want to thank all of my mentors and leaders for leading me and helping me gain the tools I need to become a better person, Sailor and leader. Most importantly i want to thank every Sailor that I have had the pleasure working with and also the Sailors that I’ve had the honor of leading, without any of you this wouldn’t be possible.
Date: 08/07/19 at 23:17
From: AOC(AW/SW)(Sel) Nicholas Napoleon
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ, NAS FALLON, ECRC SAN DIEGO, USS PELELIU, NRD PHOENIX, PCU TRIPOLI
Comments: Thank you to the ones who got me to this point. If it wasn’t for my mentors and the ones who worked for I would be walking this walk. Thank you for everything.
Date: 08/07/19 at 23:12
From: HMC(FMF) (Sel) Carl Markezich
Duty Stations: NMCCL
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all those who have helped me reach this milestone in my career. I am truly honored and blessed.
Date: 08/07/19 at 23:05
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kelvin Powell
Duty Stations: PCU Tripoli (LHA7), SERE West, CCSG-1, USS Enterprise (CVN65)
Comments: I would first like to thank God for giving me this opportunity, because without him, this wouldn't be possible. Secondly, I would like to thank my wife Shanna and son Aydyn for their sacrifice of having me away for the past two and some months while I do a PreCom. Without there sacrifice, I wouldn't of been able to continue to do this, but they pushed me to get where I wanted to go and that is have my name on the selection list. Thirdly, I would like to thank all of the Sailors that I have dealt with in my career. Everyone has taught me something and I appreciate that, their hard work got me here. Lastly, I want to thank all of the mentors I have had in my career, pushing me, setting me up with the jobs people didn't want to take, showing me how to lead, and just taking their time to mentor me. I want to thank you all and I appreciate and love all of you. -OSC(SEL)
Date: 08/07/19 at 22:54
From: AMC(AW) (SEL) John Alba
Duty Stations: HS-2/HSC-12, HSC-3, HSC-8, HSC-4
Comments: I'd like to thank my Sailors and every Chief, Senior Chief and, and Master Chief that has set me straight and on the right course. I would like to personally thank the Chief's Mess at HSC-4 for helping me get to this point. Lastly and most importantly I would like to thank my wife, Caitlin Alba for supporting my career above hers. I will never forget the sacrifices you have made to help me get here. I love you.
Date: 08/07/19 at 22:27
From: ISC (Sel) (IW/SW/AW) Andrew Lewis
Duty Stations: OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, FLEET IMAGERY SUPPORT TEAM (ONI FIST), COMMAND SEVENTH FLEET (C7F), STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON ONE ZERO ONE (VFA-101), AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON ELEVEN (CPR-11)
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow FY20 (126) Selects!! I just want to state a big thanks to all of those who mentored me and helped guide me to where I am today. I can't overstate how I have learned much from Sailors of all ranks drawing from each unique prospective and their varying experiences. From my Junior Sailors, Senior Enlisted and up to DIVOs, DHs and COs, I have had the pleasure of working with some great people and they are the reason I am where I am today. Those who served with me, mentored me and taught me the proper way to be a leader, you know who you are, thank you. I know I still have a lot to learn and look forward to joining the mess to draw on that experience and wisdom.
Date: 08/07/19 at 22:17
From: BMC(SEL) Leslie A Hudson
Duty Stations: USS BLUE RIDGE, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, NAVAL STATION GITMO, CAMP BUCCA IRAQ, USS MOMSEN, NAVAL BASE KITSAP, USS GERMANTOWN, NBU-7, ATG SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to say thanks to everyone that helped me get here.
Date: 08/07/19 at 22:16
From: AEC(Sel) Nancy VanKuren
Duty Stations: VP45
Comments: PMRF DET OKI HSC 9 HSC 2
Date: 08/07/19 at 21:46
From: PRC (AW/SW/IW) (SEL) MONTERELL TAREZ DUDLEY
Duty Stations: HSM-77
Comments: I am very honored to considered for acceptance in the World's Finest Chief's Mess. I would not be here if it wasn't for everyone who paved the way. Especially my Uncle MACS Donald Dudley (retired), CMSC Samuel Green (retired), and NCC Anthony Dudley (retired). I also have various mentors who guided me to this point in my career.
Date: 08/07/19 at 21:26
From: GSMC (SEL) Keith G. Mak
Duty Stations: USS Feedom LCS 1
Comments: Thanks to all that has faith in me.
Date: 08/07/19 at 21:17
From: ENC(SW)(SEL) Ruben L. Lonzanida
Duty Stations: USS FREEDOM
Comments: I would like to thank my family and mentors for getting me to this place in my career.
Date: 08/07/19 at 21:16
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Jorge A. Sauceda
Duty Stations: USS Gridley, SUBASE NLON, LCS Crew 102, USS Fort Worth, USS Freedom
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends who have supported me throughout my journey. Now ready to commence this new adventure with brothers and sisters.
Date: 08/07/19 at 21:00
From: PSC (Sel) Diego Zambrano
Duty Stations: PSD Norfolk, SEAOPDET Norfolk, PSD Naples, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CG 57
Comments: Thanks to all my mentors, past and present sailors for helping achieve this milestone. I am truly humble and willing to put out the hard work to be selected. Respectfully, PSC (Sel) Diego C. Zambrano
Date: 08/07/19 at 20:51
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) TORREY WILLIAM COATES
Duty Stations: EMORY S LAND AS39
Comments: I want to think all my mentors from the following commands. VF-143 Pukin Dogs, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69, USNA, USS Germantown LSD-42/USS Harpers Ferry LSD-49/ NRD Philadelphia/ Emory S Land AS-39 and Frank Cable AS-40
Date: 08/07/19 at 20:04
From: MAC(SEL) David C. Deckers
Duty Stations: NAS Key West, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC), and NAS Pensacola.
Comments: First of all, I would like to thank my wife Kaitlyn for always being by my side and being by my side through all of the good and bad times. Secondly, I would like to thank all of the mentors and Sailors I have had who have helped me get to this point in my career. I am incredibly humbled by this experience and cannot wait to face the challenges that lie ahead during Chief Season!
Date: 08/07/19 at 19:59
From: AWRC(SEL) John Fekete
Duty Stations: NASC
Comments: Very excited for the next chapter in my Navy Career
Date: 08/07/19 at 19:30
From: STGC(SW/AW)(SEL) Cody Morris
Duty Stations: USS MUSTIN DDG 89
Comments: I'd like to thank STGCS Haber for never losing faith in me and never stopping push me. You're the reason that I'm here right now. To all of the rest of the CPO Mess, thank you!
Date: 08/07/19 at 18:54
From: ADC(SEL) Noel Alvarez
Duty Stations: VFA-25, NRD SF, VFA-151, NATTC
Comments: Very humbled to be able to join the best leaders in the military.
Date: 08/07/19 at 18:09
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Maria Marlene Jimenes
Duty Stations: HSM 41, HSMWP, USS Carl Vinson, NCTSCU OKC, USS Kearsarge
Comments: I am very grateful to all my Mentors and Great Leaders I have had in the last 13 years. Shout out to Retired Chiefs Lisa Kelley and Harrold Hubbard. I also wanted to give a shout out to Master Chief Edward Gallagher, Senior Chief Derek Messer, Senior Chief Jace Wheeler, Chief Nick Humphrey and Chief Grace Glover. THANK YOU. To all my junior sailors that I have had the pleasure of calling my sailors, thank you for always believing me, for your trust, and for always keeping me on my toes. I couldn't have done any of this without you guys.
Date: 08/07/19 at 16:43
From: AWSC(NAC/AW) Calixto Gonzalez Jr
Duty Stations: HSC-21, HSC-3, HSC-6, HSCWSP
Comments: I want to thank my Family, my Mentors and all the outstanding Sailors that help me get to this point. Thank you so much!
Date: 08/07/19 at 16:22
From: YNSC(SS)(SEL) Jeremy I. Clark
Duty Stations: DET UR&D, CSDS-5, USS KENTUCKY (SSBN 737)
Comments: Humbled and honored to be selected. Excited to be going through the season.
Date: 08/07/19 at 14:13
From: HMC(SEL) Jennifer L. Hulsey
Duty Stations: Sewells Point Dental Norfolk, US Naval Hospital Naples Italy, National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, NAVMED Professional Development Center, US Naval Hospital Guam, Naval Medical Center San Diego, DHA
Comments: Soooo very humbled. Definitely was not expecting this as I am at 20 years now. I am so immensely grateful for all of my Mentors and the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have been my guiding light. It is because of My Family, The Chiefs Mess, my Sailors and Officer Mentors that I am where I am today. Extremely grateful and am excited to be accepted into the Mess. Thank you so very much!!!
Date: 08/07/19 at 12:56
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Dustan Taylor Rhodes
Duty Stations: USS Mount Whitney
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors and Sailors that made this possible. I would like to make a specific shout out to ITCS(ret) Michael McKenna, who from day one has been my mentor, friend, and is the reason I am who I am today.
Date: 08/07/19 at 12:51
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Yamilka Carvajal
Duty Stations: HSC-26 Norfolk, Recruit Training Command
Comments: Truly blessed and thankful for all the people in my life that have helped guide and mold me. I would not be here without you all.
Date: 08/07/19 at 12:50
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) ZACHARY SCOTT YOUNG
Duty Stations: IWTC SAN DIEGO CA
Comments: NONE OF MY SUCCESS WOULD BE POSSIBLE IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE MENTORSHIP OF THE CHIEF’S THAT I’VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND WORKING WITH. THEIR GUIDANCE AND WISDOM HAS ALLOWED ME TO ACHIEVE MY DREAM OF BECOMING A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY. I’D ESPECIALLY LIKE TO THANK ITC WILLIAM HENRIQUEZ FOR HIS CONSTANT SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP THROUGHOUT MY NAVY CAREER. WE MADE CHIEF!
Date: 08/07/19 at 12:47
From: MMC(SEL) Steven Welch
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63, CVN 76, NRD Phoenix, LHD 6, DDG 105, RTC GL, PCS to DDG 100
Comments: I want to thank all of my mentors for there patience and guidance to get me to this point there are way too many to list them all. Now it's our time to earn those anchors Hoooyah class 126!!!
Date: 08/07/19 at 12:36
From: AEC(AW/SW) (SEL) Sammy Edward Bogan III
Duty Stations: VAQ-141
Comments: I would like to thank all my CPOs past and present for their leadership. I also would like to thank all of my family for their support, love, and encouragement. Lastly, but certainly not least I would like to thank all of the service members that I worked with over the years for their service and the memories. It has been my honor to serve with you.
Date: 08/07/19 at 11:22
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Jonathan Cunha
Duty Stations: Carrier Strike Group Two
Comments: I want to thank all my mentors and Sailors for getting me to where I am today. I want to thank my family for supporting me throughout the years, I couldn't have done it without them. A special thank you to my sister ITC Cunha, for never losing faith in me and always being there for me when I needed her most.
Date: 08/07/19 at 11:19
From: ETRC(SS)(SEL) Merrill F. Hudgens
Duty Stations: USS GEORGIA GOLD
Comments: I want to thank my COB Tracy Crihfield along with the Georgia Gold Chief's Mess for the motivation to push me thru my quals. I also want to thank all of the radio mentors i have had over the years that told me to keep pushing and never give up. And a special thank you to ETRCS Sims who has always been a phone call away when i needed guidance.
Date: 08/07/19 at 08:01
From: PSC (Sel) Clement O. Aribisala
Duty Stations: VAQ-134
Comments: Will be honored to join the leader of leaders
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:58
From: PSC(Sel) Joseph Maese
Duty Stations: CTF 70
Comments: Selectee! Time to work together as a team to get to those Anchors! Remember we are all one! Class 126!
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:56
From: YNC(SEL) David O'Leary
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)
Comments: I am still in shock that I was one of the lucky ones to be selected to CPO this cycle. THANK YOU to YNCS Kim Fisher, my first CPO in the fleet and all the other CPOs that followed.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:46
From: GMC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Peter J. Lussier
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40)
Comments: I would like to thank my friends, family and those who've helped me achieve this milestone.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:46
From: TMC(SEL) Brian E. Tolbert Jr.
Duty Stations: USS EMORY S LAND AS-39
Comments: I want to sincerely thank everyone that has supported me throughout my career both civilian and military both junior and senior personnel. I am grateful and humbled by my selection to be a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:35
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Aaron Nicholson
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends for all their support.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:34
From: MAC (SW/AW) (Sel) Andrew D. Ayers
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)
Comments: I want to say thank you to my Sailors, past and present CPO's, and my family. A very large thank you MACS (SW/EXW) Carlos Slade, MACS (SW/AW) Jared Bailiff and MACS (EXW/SW/AW) Stephen Tarbell for the faith and trust to let me fail, succeed and mentor me to this point.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:32
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Anthony Jon Jones
Duty Stations: USS FRANK CALBE (AS 40)
Comments: I want to thank my first LCPO, BMCS Aguillon, Carlos. He always believed in me and always gave me another chance when I would screw up. Till this day I always seek advice and update him with my personnel and professional life. Without him I would not be here today.
Date: 08/07/19 at 07:30
From: AOC (AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Jarrell C. Duffie
Duty Stations: CVN 73 USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, NRD CHICAGO, CVN 76 USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: I have looked forward to these days for some time now. Getting selected to AOC has been a dream turn to reality and I still feel like it hasn't hit me yet. I am thrilled to see what new challenges I will face and looking forward to a new family and brotherhood in the Mess!
Date: 08/07/19 at 06:05
From: AGC (SEL) Michael Latin
Duty Stations: FST
Comments: Thanks to everyone who paved the way for me.
Date: 08/07/19 at 04:32
From: ENC(Sel) Justin Smith
Duty Stations: Uss sirocco
Comments: Thank you. For info and help
Date: 08/07/19 at 03:26
From: ETNC(SEL) Oliver Garcia
Duty Stations: USS Missouri
Comments: ETNC(SEL)
Date: 08/07/19 at 02:57
From: AMC(SEL) Charles Richard Beatty
Duty Stations: HSC25, HSL46, FRCSE Det Mayport, CVN71, CVN73, AIMD Sigonella
Comments: I look forward to being part of the Chief’s Mess. I want to first and foremost thank my family, my mentors and all the Sailors that worked for me to get me where I am.
Date: 08/07/19 at 01:47
From: AMC(AW) (Sel) Christopher Camillo
Duty Stations: HSM-35
Comments: Without the long list of Chiefs that mentored me in my career I wouldn't be. For that I give you my deepest heart whelmed thank you!
Date: 08/07/19 at 01:25
From: BMC (Sel) Cynthia Bartlett
Duty Stations: USS RUSHMORE, TSC Great Lakes, USS PAUL HAMILTON
Comments: Thank you to my amazing Husband for supporting and motivating me. A special Thank you to all my Past Leadership, Peers and Sailors who helped guide me to this amazing point in my life.
Date: 08/07/19 at 01:21
From: AEC (SEL) Bryan Lambell
Duty Stations: VRC-30, Blue Angels, HSC-12, FRCSW, VFA-115, VFA-122
Comments: I have had many Chiefs over the years guide me in the right direction and help me get to this point in my Naval Career. There aren’t enough thank you’s to do it justice. But I hope the entire mess can accept my deepest and sincere thank you for all of the effort you put forth in the face of many challenges. Navy Chief, Navy Pride.
Date: 08/07/19 at 01:05
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Daniel Mendoza
Duty Stations: NAS North Island
Comments: I want to thank my mentors for making me the Sailor I am today. and thank my Sailors for getting me here.
Date: 08/07/19 at 01:04
From: NDC(SEL) Jeffrey Griggs
Duty Stations: URC,EODESU1,SWRMC,NEDU,USS EMORY S LAND, MDSU ONE DET1
Comments: Thank you to my family for putting up with me over the years, my diver brothers for guiding me in the right direction and Chief Mike Mcclelland for being the best Chief I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.
Date: 08/07/19 at 00:51
From: OSC(SEL) Catherine Kibler
Duty Stations: USS Paul Hamilton DDG-60
Comments: Special thank you to all of my Leaders and Sailors. Would not be where I am without their daily support, motivation and guidance.
Date: 08/07/19 at 00:21
From: ETRC (SEL) Stephen Mickelson
Duty Stations: USS ALABAMA, SWFPAC, USS MICHIGAN
Comments: This is the proudest professional achievement of my life. Being selected I am gaining a new family that I am honored to be a part of and humbled to wear the anchors and hold the title of Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to my family who I could not have made it this far without and to my mentors ETRCS(SS) Frank Garrity and (LDO prior chief) LT Steve O. Gracien who invested in me and instilled in me my drive, determination, and pride in our great mission!
Date: 08/07/19 at 00:03
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Brandon Christy
Duty Stations: USS NImitz, NAVIMFAC PACNORWEST, USS IWO JIMA
Comments: First and foremost I would like to thank my wife, Ashley, for standing my by side through the years. Along with my two beautiful daughters, Brooke and Lilly. On a professional level I would like to think MMCS Marsell Yeracarballo for his guidance and steadfast leadership that was a direct result of my selection this year. DCCM Andre Bannis for always being real and honest in all things both personal and professional. MMCM Eric Freeman for his sometimes challenging leadership and seeing my true potential when I didn't. And Finally BTCM(Ret) Jesus Silva, for his guidance when I was a lonely lost EABC tech. Even though our time together was short, your leadership truly meant the world to me.
Date: 08/06/19 at 23:25
From: AOC (AW/SW/IW) (Sel) Lisa Hodges
Duty Stations: VFA-146 / NAVSCOLEOD / VFA-213 / NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I honestly wouldn’t be the person I am without my Lord and Savior. Thankful for being surrounded by good people who cared about their jobs, themselves, and the others around them. Grateful to have had some amazing leaders who set the standards that I still abide by. Humbled to those who trusted me to lead them as we taught and learned from each other!
Date: 08/06/19 at 23:06
From: FCAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Amy N. Dove
Duty Stations: Naval Station Norfolk, USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), MARMC, USS Truxtun (DDG 103), ATRC Dahlgren, NAVCONBRIGMIRAMARDET Puget Sound, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
Comments: I want to take this opportunity to thank EVERYONE who has helped me along the way to this amazing career milestone. I am extremely humbled and it is an absolute honor to be a FY2020 CPO selectee!
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:53
From: ENC(EXW) (SEL) Margaret Martinez
Duty Stations: NRD SAN DIEGO
Comments: Thank you to my wonderful wife, Devona Martinez for inspiring me to always be better than yesterday. Thanks kid, you da best. ENCS (RET) Randall Tong for the wisdom to understand that every career is different and you don’t have to follow the standard path as everyone else in order to reach your goals. EMC Lawrence Chavers, man! You really know how to find out what motivates your sailors and how to pull the greatness out of all of them, just wow! Thank you for teaching me so much. There are just too many to name but if we have crossed paths just know I took a little bit from all of you and will do my best to pass on your knowledge to our future leaders. Thank you!
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:47
From: MAC (Sel) James Lumpkin
Duty Stations: AOC Det Oceana, VFA-86, NAS Oceana Security, NSA Souda Bay, Yokosuka JP Security Department,SCW-1, MCSFBn, NASP
Comments: I would like to thank my family for supporting me through out my career. I would also like to thank everyone that had a hand in molding me into the leader I am today. I mean that from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:44
From: ADC(SEL) Hector Gonzalez
Duty Stations: AIMD OCEANA, VP-45, AIMD ATSUGI, VP-26, HSC-2, HSM-35
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors for giving to the tools, thank you to all the Sailors who saw my vision and allowed me to the opportunity to lead them.
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:30
From: AEC(AW/SW) (SEL) Ardie Delacruz
Duty Stations: NATTC, VFA-41,VFA-122,HSM-70,HSC-25/HC-5,HC-3
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors that provided guidance to get me here. I also would like to thank all the junior Sailors and other people for all the experience over the years, good and bad, I've taken account for this for continued growth, it's very humbling.
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:25
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Brandon Lee Cockrum
Duty Stations: NMOTC HQ, VFA154, ASD Mayport, USS Enterprise
Comments: It is a blessing to be apart of this great family! God has blessed me with being in the company of some of the best leaders I could ever dream of!
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:19
From: ITC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Christopher Butler
Duty Stations: JICCENT 0470
Comments: I would like to thank all those who have had the patience to led me and to those who have had the patience to be lead by me.
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:12
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Christian Fie
Duty Stations: HSM-71
Comments: It is incredibly humbling to add my name to this decklog that has been host to thousands of entries from Chiefs before me. I would like to thank the HSM-71 CPO Mess for always providing quality mentorship and sound guidance, enabling me to reach my full potential. I look forward to waking up each day and truly earning my Anchors!
Date: 08/06/19 at 22:03
From: FCAC(Sel) Jason Alcairo
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON(DDG-60), RTC Great Lakes, USS THE SULLIVANS(DDG-68)
Comments: I am so incredibly grateful to my friends who have stood by me through highs and lows, the good chiefs I was fortunate to have believe in me and mentor me, and above all else to my Junior sailors who trusted me to lead them. Incredibly humbled to be selected as part of the FY-20 Selectees!
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:59
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Heather Healey
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola, VP-4, VP-30, VP-16,FRCSE, VP-45
Comments: It is an honor to be selected as a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to everyone who supported and believed in me, you have been my guiding light with your mentorship and wisdom. I’ll be sure to continue to pass it on!
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:53
From: MAC(Sel) Erica Garcia
Duty Stations: JEB Little creek, VA, RTC Great Lakes, NAVSTA Bahrain, CRG-2 Det Bahrain, HPU Sasebo, Naval Base San diego Security, USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60)
Comments: I would like to thank my husband Charles (Carlos) Garcia and my sweet and not so young son David for all their support through all the moves, school changes and HHG moves!! Thank you for your patience and believing in me even when I had all but given up! LCDR David Macias MACM Gloria Y. Cardoza MACS Roberto Salvador MACS Melissa Sheek MACS Gilberto Silvabecerra MACS Lydia Dupont MACS Matthew Dupont MACS Shannon Smith GMC Shakara Lawrence MAC Nori Gadson MAC Dominique Brooks MAC Adam Olson LNC Reyna Velazquez THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! For the advice, prayers and straight talk to get me where I am today! V/r MAC(sel) Garcia
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:50
From: LSC(SEL) Edward N. Cook
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ
Comments: It is a true honor and privilege to be selected for FY20. I look forward to carrying on the great traditions of the US NAVY as I am humbled to be a part of the greatest fraternity in this world. Truly Blessed and Thank You all!
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:46
From: ETC (SEL) Andrew Walden
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA, TACCOM TWO, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Thank you to everyone one who has supported me and mentored me throughout my years. I hope to be able to impart that wisdom and knowledge to help grow and develop the future generation. I also look forward to the new challenges that I am sure to be facing in the near future. I know I will make it through with all of the help from my family both at home and in the Navy.
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:26
From: ACC(SEL) Andrew Britten
Duty Stations: NAS North Island & USS John C Stennis (CVN74)
Comments: I want to thank my children, Hunter and Grayson. You’ve sacrificed more than I should have ever asked of you. To my parents, I would not be where I am without your love and guidance. To my grandfather and uncle, a sailor couldn’t ask for two better Master Chiefs to be his example. To my friends, colleagues and shipmates, your hard work and dedication is what gave me the opportunity I’ve been afforded in being selected...THANK YOU!!
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:24
From: MAC(SEL)(AW) Jordan Jones
Duty Stations: ATGWP
Comments: I would like to thank all my Sailors (junior and senior) who have allowed me to progress this far.
Date: 08/06/19 at 21:01
From: ITC(EXW/IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Zachary Clay Dansby
Duty Stations: VAW-125, FFG 55 USS ELROD, NCTAMS LANT DET NMCI, Region Support Command- SOUTHEAST Kandahar, SEAL Team EIGHT
Comments: There have been a few instrumental Chiefs throughout my 16 years in the U. S. Navy who have help mold me into the man I have become. I would definitely have to start with my first Chief at VAW-125, now AMCM Alexander Shaw, really showed me how to start off my career as a hard charger ass kicker. Retired AMC Shaun Stringer, top 5 best AMCs to ever work for! My longest running Chief, ITC James Richards. He was my first IT LPO once I crossed rated in 2006 from AMAN. He signed all of my required OJT and 10 years later he was my LCPO for the better part of 5 years. After VAW-125 I went to the USS ELROD where I worked under, now retired ITCS Phillip Bates. This man taught me what it meant to be a real Radio IT. I definitely cannot forget ITCS Robert Enzor. Probably the hardest working Senior Chief in the Navy! I would also like to thank SOCM Ryan Steeves. Would go through hell with this one, Honestly, I would with all of these gentlemen! Thank you very much for this opportunity of a lifetime.
Date: 08/06/19 at 20:18
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Michael A. Center
Duty Stations: USS KIDD (DDG 100), NRD MIAMI, USS THUNDERBOLT (PC 12), USS CARNEY (DDG 64), USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75)
Comments: Greetings, I cannot express enough how thankful I am to have made it to the Chiefs mess. Since I joined in 2008 it has always been a dream of mine to wear the uniform of The Chief Petty Officer. I want to thank every single one of my junior Sailors who allowed me to make it to this point, I want to thank my greatest mentor CMC Roy Garcia for molding me as a junior enlisted to present day, he is my biggest inspiration to keep pushing. Also, I would like to thank ENCS Shawn Etheridge and CWO2 Mara Boule who have also mentored me through the last couple of years. To my family who have supported the last 11 years of service and many more to come. To my amazing wife for her support in pushing me to keep staying positive and fighting for what I want. Thank you all for allowing me to be part of something so Honorable.
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:46
From: TMC(SEL) Noah D Hill
Duty Stations: USS NORTH DAKOTA, NSSF Weapons compound
Comments: Greetings Chiefs mess! Got selected last week and charging through the season now in Groton. Looking forward to a full time add in the weeks to come. NAVY CHIEF!
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:46
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Roquefloro J. Trangco
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60)
Comments: I would like to thank the following people for training me and being good role models and gave me the opportunity to reach this position in my career. Michael Colello, Thuy Samples, Alden Carranza, Aaron Torres, Al Francia, Jaime Lazo, Kay Resurreccion, Roger Marcum, Anthony Martinez, Kim Travis, Edward Bill, Karey Griffith, Gabriel Pan, Robert Hayes, Jose Valle, Marcus Santos, Youssef Saab, Chuck Hurt, Garizaldy Yabuku, Donnie Ling, Augustin Charles, all Enlisted and Officer personnel that I served with onboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) , SERMC, USS SHILOH (CG-67) and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60).
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:40
From: AWRC (Sel) Nicholas Miller
Duty Stations: HSM-41
Comments: I would like to thank all of my family for this amazing opportunity. Additionally, I would like to thank all of the Sailors that I have led or that have led me. All of you have shaped me in some way good or bad.
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:35
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Demetrius DeDre Ward
Duty Stations: USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60)
Comments: First I would like to thank, the Lord for blessing me with this opportunity. Second, I would like to thank all of my LCPOs, starting with my first one Henry Castillo, Daniel Bolton, Elio Hodges, James Cowling, Jennifer Carrick, Dennis Denk, Adina Valenzuela, Cassidy Johnson. These have been my LCPOs, however there have been others throughout the Chief ranks. Last, but not least, every single Sailor that I have crossed paths with in the past 12 years, this is for you and because of you, I Thank you all!!!
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:33
From: LSC(Sel) Kevin Foudriat
Duty Stations: VR-54
Comments: First I'd like to thank my wife and kids for standing beside me, pushing and motivating me to do the best I can. To all of my family who never let me quit and are always there when I need guidance. To all of my mentors for shaping and molding me to who I am today. I know at times it was difficult because I didn't understand why I was being told to do certain things and would push them aside or never complete them. To the Sailors I've met along the way thank you for helping me push trough the rough times and celebrate the great times.
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:22
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Steven Sanders
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60)
Comments: I would like to thank FCC(SW) Feliciano Beavers, GMC(SW) Richard Harry and CG division for getting me to this point in my career.
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:15
From: AWRC (SEL) Kevin Ledford
Duty Stations: HSM-41
Comments: Thanks you to all the Chiefs that have had a role in my life, that were inspired by there Chiefs and that made my selection possible. With out your mentorship, I don’t know where i would be.
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:10
From: ADC(SEL) Christine Farrell
Duty Stations: VAW-123
Comments: Along road to this point, but not without the help of my sailors, mentors, and people who saw more in me than I did in myself. Thank you !
Date: 08/06/19 at 19:00
From: DCC(Sel) Rachelynn Gloria
Duty Stations: CVN72 Abraham Lincoln, MARMC Norfolk, LSD44 Gunston Hall, DDG66 Gonzalez, NRD San Diego
Comments: I want to thank all CPOs that believed in me since Day 1. Special recognition to my brother ADC Gloria FY19. Currently enjoying the best day of my life! Hooyah Navy!
Date: 08/06/19 at 18:12
From: NCC(Sel) Andres Lucas Luna
Duty Stations: NRDLA / NRPS GUAM
Comments: I want to thank my family for always being by my side and always believing in me. All the great mentors and Chiefs who have helped developed me into the leader I have become I will never forget. Thank you
Date: 08/06/19 at 16:30
From: ETC(SEL) Timothy Marshall
Duty Stations: USS Klakring (FFG-42), Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Great Lakes, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Great Lakes
Comments: I'd like to thank ETC Mike McClure and CWO4 Chase White for getting me started out right on Klakring, ETC Timothy Hoover for being honest with me on Nimitz when I wasn't as good as I thought I was, ETCM Marvin Campbell for helping me realize what I was missing all these years, FCACS Courtney for showing me that getting involved can be fun, and ETC John Close for being patient.
Date: 08/06/19 at 10:09
From: CMC (Sel) Joshua Black
Duty Stations: USS Eisenhower, NMCB 5, NMCB 24, SCW-1, NCG1
Comments: Thank you to my amazing family, for standing beside me for all these years through the various hardships. To all the mentors who developed and guided me. I know I made it harder than it had to be sometimes, but you kept at it and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you to all of the sailors who helped me get here. I couldnt have succeded without each of you supporting the mission the way you did!
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:53
From: AMC(SEL) Johnmark Biyok
Duty Stations: HSC-12
Comments: It is an honor to be selected for FY2020 and at the same time very humbling. I'm looking forward to be part of the CPO Mess and represent the best and brightest leaders in the United States Navy.
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:49
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Erik M. Peterson
Duty Stations: CSCSU GLAKES, DDG 62, NBU-7, BMU-1 DET WP, CNI NAF ATSUGI, NMDB-4, CG 68, NCTSFE DET OKINAWA
Comments: Greetings. I have spent a long time serving overseas; 11 years in Japan. It is nice to finally come back home, and better still to be selected on the 7th try. I have been waiting for this a long time, and I shall endeavor to do my best throughout this season and prove myself worthy of being accepted into the mess.
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:42
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) Kristina Jolly
Duty Stations: CSCSU Great Lakes
Comments: I want to thank all those who have guided me to this point. I wouldn’t be here with out my previous Chiefs, peers, and junior sailors. I have been in the Navy for 7 years. Previously I was stationed onboard USS Nitze DDG 94.
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:41
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Robert Briscoe
Duty Stations: CSCSU Great Lakes; USS Cole (DDG 67)
Comments: No comment
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:40
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Geoffrey Dustin Bumpus
Duty Stations: CSCSU Great Lakes; Prior: USS Carl Vinson CVN 70
Comments: No comment
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:32
From: AMEC(AW)(SEL) Eli Edward Capponcelli
Duty Stations: Iwakuni, USS RRN CVN 76
Comments: Thanks to Schon Burke, Dave Walker, Phil Fotopolous, Jeremy Mott, and probably another 50 or so OUTSTANDING Navy Chiefs who inspired me and pushed me to be better! Thank you!
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:22
From: CMC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Michael Castaldi
Duty Stations: NMCB 11 06-11, NMCB 27 RSS 13-16, NMCB 1 16- ?
Comments: I want to thank you for the opportunity to join this site and hope to get excepted into the mess at the end of the season. Biggest thank you is to all my junior troops and peers I have worked with in the past. They are the ones that allowed me to reach my goals and was their work that got me here. I would like to say is it is my goal to pay it forward and train lead and develop all my past current and future sailors to be there best and get them here to take my spot. Also, thank you to my mentors and To the Chiefs who gave me guidance even if they didn’t realize it.
Date: 08/06/19 at 09:15
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gregory Joseph
Duty Stations: USS CHIEF (MCM 14)
Comments: AOCM King YNCS Speed PSC Gabriel
Date: 08/06/19 at 08:22
From: ETRC(SS/EXW/IW/DV/PJ)(SEL) Ricardo J. Mendez
Duty Stations: USS ALBANY (SSN 753)
Comments: Thank you to the many mentors I had throughout my career. I will not let you down.
Date: 08/06/19 at 07:45
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Daniel Blynn
Duty Stations: NATTC/VP-1/VFA-94/VP-30/VP-26/HSL-40
Comments: Being selected for Chief is a milestone in my career. I would not be here today if it wasn't for the support of my family, the mentorship that I have gotten from so many, and the hard work of the Sailor that worked for me when I was placed in a position of leadership. Thank you to all!
Date: 08/06/19 at 05:25
From: ABHC(SEL) Julian Ortiz
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana
Comments: Thanking everyone who has giving good or bad guidance in getting to this point and who continues to train me to this day. To the CPO mess in the past, present and future; Thank You! I am grateful and dedicated to my family on land and at sea.
Date: 08/06/19 at 04:52
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) Nicole Robinson
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: No comment
Date: 08/06/19 at 04:50
From: DCC(Sel) RACHELYNN GLORIA
Duty Stations: NRD SD
Comments: Currently in Pensacola, FL. Best day of my life! Here until that special day Sept. 13th. Hooyah 126!
Date: 08/06/19 at 04:35
From: ENC(Sel) Cheryl Edwards
Duty Stations: Nosc Pensacola
Comments: First, I give dues to the Most High and my mother.I would like to thank ALL of my junior sailors from Nosc Pensacola and USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for helping me reach this milestone. I would also like to thank my mentors, ENCM Nick Mudd, BMCM Kimberly Bussing, ENCS Ryan Giddens, ENC Willie Barnes, and DCC Lee Quittshreiber for all the guidance and knowledge given to me ,past and present.
Date: 08/06/19 at 04:30
From: HMC(Sel) Paul Fischer
Duty Stations: NH camp Pendleton, NH Pensacola, A co 3/3, JTF GTMO, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Today was the best day ofm y life.
Date: 08/06/19 at 01:49
From: ITC(IW/EXW/SW/SG)(SEL) Brian Burns
Duty Stations: U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, USS DeWert(FFG 45), LOGSU-3, Naval Special Warfare Developement Group
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, children and dogs first. They're always there for me. My first LPO, now Senior Chief, David Harper. My Chief on the ship, ITC Andre Roberts. EMC Frederick Palmer, HMC Petrit Bejo, SOC Eric Poter, SOCS Jeremy Treskon, SOCM Dan Spencer, ETC Joe Franklin, ETCS Chris Pederson, HTCS Nate Crossett. I know there's more than that to thank and I'll update as I remember.
Date: 08/06/19 at 01:34
From: CEC(SEL) Casey Matthews
Duty Stations: NSWDG
Comments: Past Duty Stations: -NMCB 40 -31ST SRG -PWD NAPLES, ITALY -EODESU2
Date: 08/06/19 at 01:21
From: AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Eric Williams
Duty Stations: VAQ-130
Comments: Hoping I can live up to your expectations and soon become a Genuine Chief Petty Officer! NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 08/06/19 at 01:12
From: GMC(EXW)(SEL) Diem Carpenter
Duty Stations: CSCSU/ Prior Commands: USS Seattle (AOE3); IBU24; MRSON2 DET212; MRSON12; CRS1; CRS10; CRS4
Comments: First, I would like to thank my amazing son. He is the best son a mother can ask for. Second, my amazing family that helped support me and my career, and also helping me raise my son when duty calls. Last but not least, thank you to all my mentors. I have many amazing Chiefs that push me to go beyond my limits that I didn't know I had but they did.
Date: 08/06/19 at 01:12
From: ETC(SS/SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Lee Andrew Steen
Duty Stations: SSN 690 USS Philadelphia, SUBASE NLON, NSSC Groton, LHD 4 USS Boxer, CSCSU Great Lakes
Comments: Thanks to those who put up with me as a junior Sailor, and to those who took the time to invest in me and help me become the Sailor, Leader, and Man I am today, your efforts paid off!
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:51
From: EMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Raoul Simms
Duty Stations: USS CHIEF
Comments: Here today because of the contributions of many...
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:48
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Rory T. Flagg
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), NPTU Ballston Spa, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
Comments: None
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:31
From: EMC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Matthew Kardasiewicz
Duty Stations: USS PATRIOT MCM 7, IWTC MONTEREY, MCM CREW CONFLICT, USS BATAAN LHD 5, USS NASHVILLE LPD 13.
Comments: Thanks to EMC(RET) Litt, being a FN at the time I didn't see all of the things he did for me and the other guys onboard The Ville. I guess it took me 12 years to appreciate that. Thanks Chief!
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:17
From: MMC(SEL) Michael Goodwin
Duty Stations: VFA-154, LSD-47, AS-40, IMF Bangor, DDG-85, CVN-76
Comments: Thanks!
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:05
From: ACC (AW/SW)(SEL) Tabitha Langevin
Duty Stations: NAS Whiting Field
Comments: It is such an honor to have been selected this year. I was actually shaking when I got the news; a reaction that surprised me. There isn’t anything or anyone who can prepare you for that moment. I wish I could thank everyone individually but the list is far too long. Every command taught me something different. This was not because of the work itself but because of the leaders and the Sailors. Thank you to every leader I’ve had in the last 12 years because each of you taught me something along the way. Thank you to my Sailors for trusting me and allowing me to succeed through your own successes. Thank you to my family, I could NOT have done this journey without your support. Thank you to my friends who helped and supported me when I succeeded and when I did not. Thank you to the selection board for giving me this amazing opportunity.
Date: 08/06/19 at 00:04
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Lee Vincent Salvo
Duty Stations: FFG-58 USS Samuel B. Roberts, NAS Kingsville, LCS-4 USS Coronado, LCS-6 USS Jackson, NATTC NAS Pensacola
Comments: Excited for Initiation. I would like to thank CMC Craig Johnson, FCCS Adam Hoffer, ETC Christopher Barber and so many more for the support and training to get me where I am today.
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:57
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Nicholas John Healy
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76, USS John S. McCain DDG 56, USS Essex LHD 2
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has helped get the where I am today.
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:54
From: ABHC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Raymond M. Tangi
Duty Stations: LCSCOMRON ONE
Comments: Thank you everyone that help get me here from USS Enterprise CVN 65, NAF Atsugi Japan and Specially the USS Makin Island LHD 8. Wouldn't be here without your help and guidance.
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:33
From: AGC(SEL) Cervontis Pullom
Duty Stations: Special Boat Team 22
Comments: FY20 SELECTEE
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:03
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Latarsha Mock
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (06-10), HSC2 (10-12),, HSM51(12-14), VFA192(14-16), VX23 (16-19), AIMD BAHRAIN (19- CURRENT)
Comments: I would like to thank all my Mentors that pushed me, challenged me, and never gave up on me! I am a product of their determination and commitment! I only hope to continue and pay it forward to all the future CPOs that are to come!
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:02
From: ACC(SEL) Stanley Keith Dunnaway
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: This is truly a blessing.
Date: 08/05/19 at 23:00
From: ETC(EXW)(SEL) Jason Gregory
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: Thank you to all of my mentors. Thank you for keeping me on track.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:55
From: AZC(SEL) Brandi Watanabe
Duty Stations: VFA-41, FRC West Lemoore, VFA-102, VFA-25, CNATTU Lemoore, Currently in a student status at NATTC Pensacola.
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made a bigger impact in my career than you may realize. They have mentored and guided me to be the sailor I am today. Thank you to the following Chiefs: AZC Dawn Torrville (Retired) AZCS Kenneth Spradlin (Retired) AMCS Joshua DeBurger AZCM Paula Carbajal (Retired) ADCM Kevin Ramsdell (Retired) AZC Tait Tanz (CWO2) AMC Ryan Mount (LT) Last but not least and my husband, I couldn't have made it without you: AZC Don Watanabe
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:52
From: PRC(AW) (SEL) Jacob Daniel Orman
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: Thankful for my family and the many great CPOs at VAQ-129, VAQ-130, NASWI SAR and my latest squadron, VAQ-142, all up at NAS Whidbey. Thank you all for the support!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:47
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Joe Skowronski
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: VP-4 RTC Great Lakes VP-5 VP-30 VP-40
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:43
From: AEC (AW) (SEL) John K. Fraley
Duty Stations: Current: NATTC Pensacola, VAQ‐139, VX-9, HSL-51.
Comments: First, I'd like to thank my wife and children for all of their love, patience, and support they've continually provided even when it was hard or during long stretches of work. Next, I owe a great deal of gratitude for the guidance, support, and wisdom my Chiefs have bestowed upon me over the years. I cannot thank all of the Chiefs who have gotten me here without needing another page, but you all know who you are and I cannot be more proud to join you and call you each Brother and Sister.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:38
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) DANIEL LEE GLAZE
Duty Stations: NETSAFA
Comments: Thank you to all my junior guys who got me here and to the goats I aspired to be like along the way.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:36
From: FCC(SEL) Zakary Briggs
Duty Stations: USS THE SULLIVANS
Comments: Thank you to all if my mentors who have given me sound guidance and showing me that my accomplishments are all about me, but about my junior Sailors!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:35
From: ABFC(Sel) Gregory Long
Duty Stations: NATTC
Comments: FY-20 Chief Select.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:34
From: ETC(SW/EXW)(Sel) Joshua McMann
Duty Stations: Current: LCS Crew 103 Previous: USS Monterey, CSCSU GL, NSWU-1
Comments: Big thanks to my family, friends, and shipmates for their support over the past 14 and a half years!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:33
From: ACC(SEL) Sylvia Kay Mullis
Duty Stations: NATTC, USS G H W Bush (CVN 77), NBVC Pt Mugu, USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
Comments: No one gets to this point alone, and I am no exception! Guidance from the Chiefs, help from my my peers, and faith from my subordinates have me the opportunity to grow and learn. Thanks to all of them past, present, and future.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:32
From: NCC(SEL) Travis Engel
Duty Stations: NORU (NAS Pensacola)
Comments: Chief Select Engel signing in. Enjoying the season and loving all the history lessons. I am looking forward to signing the main deck log after the 13th of September!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:32
From: HMC(FMF/CAC)(SEL) Daniel Guillen
Duty Stations: NMTSC, JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX
Comments: First and foremost, I thank my Almighty Lord and Savior. Without Him, I am nothing. Second, I want to thank my wife and kids for their tremendous support and understanding of what it takes for a civilian family to be married to a military service member and everything that it encompasses! They’ve endured as much as I have. Truly, I thank a few here and there over my career but mostly my current command, the mess and leadership have shown me what it means to be taken care of! Also, my students and juniors who have given me support throughout my career to stand where I’m at today!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:30
From: ABEC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Ryan Cuppernall
Duty Stations: NASC Pensacola
Comments: USD GEORGE H W BUSH (prior duty station)
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:30
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) Julia Planes
Duty Stations: USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), NCTAMS PAC
Comments: This is the greatest day of my life!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:29
From: ACC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Mario R. Santis Jr
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola, USS JOHN C STENNIS(CVN 74), NAS Whiting Field, NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Thank you to my family who have supported me and understood those times away from family moments. Thank you to EVERY SINGLE Sailor who has interacted with me, challenged me, or assisted me in career. and Thank you to my extraordinary team onboard USS JOHN C STENNIS from 2015-2019.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:07
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Jaramia Carter
Duty Stations: VQ-3/VAW-116/NRD ST Louis/VFA-106
Comments: I want to thank my family and everyone that I have worked with and for and pushed me to be a better Sailor and person.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:07
From: EMC(Sel) Christopher Rodriguez
Duty Stations: USS Harry S Truman CVN 75, MARMC, USS Hurricane PC3, PCU Tripoli LHA 7
Comments: Special Thank you to all the Leaders that have gone before me.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:03
From: HMC(FMF) (SEL) Jason Phillips
Duty Stations: NORU, Ultimate NRD Michigan
Comments: I would like to thank all of my Sailors and Marines that I have been with through out my career. They have had all made me who I am, and without them I would not be the person I am today. I would also like to thank HMCM Shannon Dittlinger, HMCM Gary Byrum, HMCS Cody McNeely, HMCS Ruben Palacios, and HMCS Ebennezer Atekwana. There are many more but the ones mentioned have a had a profound impact on my attitude and development. Most importantly I would like to say thank you to my Wife and kids. If it weren’t for them I would not have the drive to keep going!
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:03
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Matthew Barba
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my wonder wife and kids for always supporting me and being there for me even when I was able to physically be there for them! Without them or my mentors and my shipmates I wouldn't be where I am right now.
Date: 08/05/19 at 22:01
From: ATC (Sel) Ricky Fulton
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: ATC (sel) Fulton Reporting... I would like to thank all of the Chief I had the pleasure of working for on the USS George H. W. Bush, NATTC Pensacola, TSC Hampton Roads and USS Enterprise. You all played a vital role in my promotion to ATC (sel).
Date: 08/05/19 at 21:40
From: AWOC (NAC/AW/SW) (sel) Michael Hauselmann
Duty Stations: VP-47
Comments: Thank you to the people that got me here. You know who you are.
Date: 08/05/19 at 21:36
From: SWC (SCW)(Sel) Samantha Miller
Duty Stations: NMCB 14
Comments: I’m honored to have this opportunity and hopefully will be accepted by the mess upon completion.
Date: 08/05/19 at 21:02
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Richard Barton
Duty Stations: SDVT-2
Comments: Thank you to all that helped me make it to this memorable moment. You will not be forgotten.
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:56
From: YNC(AW/SW) Matthew Dwayne Young
Duty Stations: Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, USSTRATCOM, HSM-46, UNITED STATES DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Melissa, my son, Lawson, and my entire family for their unconditional support. I would also like to thank my countless leaders and mentors along the way! Super Glad to Be Here!
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:55
From: AMC(SEL) Toby Dickey
Duty Stations: NFDS, VFA-97, VFA-122, VFA-113
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped along the way!
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:50
From: LSC(Sel) Linelle Benattar
Duty Stations: NFDS
Comments: Thank you so much for your time.
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:48
From: EMC(SW/EXW/AW)(SEL) Michael Prendingue Jr.
Duty Stations: NAS OCEANA
Comments: I am thankful that God has allowed me this promotion. I am very grateful for my leaders and Chiefs who guided and mentored me along the way. To all junior personnel whom I had the honor of leading, thank you for the trust and support you all have given me. Specially thankful to my family whose support has been unwavering. Thank you for being strong as we go through the transition.
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:47
From: AMEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Andrew Joseph Teague
Duty Stations: Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, VFA-101, VFA-31
Comments: It is an honor and a privilege to be here. I am forever grateful to the Sailors around me, past and present.
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:30
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Alain Alagon
Duty Stations: NAS OCEANA
Comments: First, I am thankful to God for the grace and opportunity that He is giving me to advance to the next rank. Second, I am thankful to my family for their unlimited support that they are giving me both good and challenging times in our life. Third, thank you for my second family ASOSE for their immeasurable guidance and support from senior leadership and to all the junior sailors that trusted me while working with them and made me who I am today. Fourth, I am thankful to the US Navy for the opportunity to serve my country and for sculpting me to be a better person and shipmate.
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:17
From: ABFC(SEL) (AW/SW) Joey Siapno
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt
Comments: Selectee FY20
Date: 08/05/19 at 20:02
From: ACC(SW)(Sel) Erik D Ballantyne
Duty Stations: USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, USS SHILOH, NAS BRUNSWICK, NAS POINT MUGU, NATTC PENSACOLA
Comments: None of this would have been possible without the amazing support and mentorship of countless sailors I've known and worked with both Senior and Junior throughout my career. My greatest heartfelt thank you to all of you. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!!!
Date: 08/05/19 at 19:48
From: HMC (SEL) Rich Kleber
Duty Stations: FMTB - E, RTC, USNH Okinawa, NHC Great Lakes, JTF GTMO, EMF Kuwait
Comments: I want to thank my CMCs that really guided me CMC Rebana, CMC Wood, CMC Gilliat. Master Chief Herring. Senior Chief Collier, Cromer, Willis, Cardenas, Sanders. And finally chiefs Adam's, Underwood, Gob, Valiente, Lennon, Zickmund, Thompson and many others that were there but these were the individuals that really helped me through my career at different stops.
Date: 08/05/19 at 19:45
From: MTC(SEL) Todd Gilbert
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility, Kings Bay
Comments: Thanks for having me again! Was selected, initiated and accepted in 2012. Got my anchors removed in 2013 due to a UK standards DUI. Was selected once again this year thanks to the hard work of my divisions!
Date: 08/05/19 at 19:26
From: CTRC(SEL) Robert Wright
Duty Stations: NAVIFOR
Comments: FY-20 CHIEF SELECTEE
Date: 08/05/19 at 19:10
From: MMC(EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Levi Elliott Goodman
Duty Stations: SDVT-2
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors I have served with, you are the reason I got selected!
Date: 08/05/19 at 17:52
From: CSC(SEL)(SW/IW) Arthur Hoskins
Duty Stations: USS Paul Ignatius (DDG117)
Comments: FY 2020 CPO Selectee
Date: 08/05/19 at 17:12
From: BMC(Sel) ROLAND U OMOROGBE
Duty Stations: NAS OCEANA
Comments: To become a chief select is a great honor and a privilege To all the sailors I worked for, and to those that worked with me , I thank you all for the mentoring , support , and guidance . Each and every one of you molded me into the Chief select that i am today. I have much more to learn and I will pay it forward. Special thanks to the following who had the greatest influences in my life and career: CDR(Dr). Nneji( my mentor, brother, educator and confidant) The CPO mess (active and retired) you all played crucial and intricate roles at critical moments in my career. Each of you left and will leave a lasting impression that I will remember forever . I have always heard that a chief is a chief forever, I cannot wait to become a member of the finest chief mess in the navy. To my mother , who died when I was six years old but never left me spiritually , to my brothers who have held me strong and stood beside me as my back bones, to the best father and best friend a man could ever ask for and to my wife who has always believed and supported me since the very first day we met, thank you for being a part of my journey and thank you in advance for accepting this process with me . I am deeply honored to have been chosen , with courage I accept all that will be expected of me and I will be committed to the deed.
Date: 08/05/19 at 17:10
From: AEC(Sel) Chad M Conner
Duty Stations: VFA-31
Comments: Thank you both VFA-106 and VFA-31 Goat lockers and all those Sailors that worked their hind ends off for me.
Date: 08/05/19 at 16:16
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Wayne Jousma
Duty Stations: NMCB 18
Comments: Thank you to my Wife Melissa who never stops pushing and propping me up. My kids Aiden and Sarah for being patient. My Superiors for supporting me and giving me the opportunity, my peers for their comradery and support, and my junior Sailors and Seabees for doing their jobs well, couldn't do it without them.
Date: 08/05/19 at 15:53
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Rico Alonzo
Duty Stations: NAS Sigonella
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 08/05/19 at 15:47
From: AEC(SEL) Taylor Farrish
Duty Stations: VAQ-141, NRD Atlanta, Blue Angels, VFA-211, USS Saipan
Comments: Congrats to everyone who was selected.
Date: 08/05/19 at 15:11
From: ADC(Sel) Evita Levell
Duty Stations: HSC-14
Comments: Selectee for FY20
Date: 08/05/19 at 13:09
From: ADC(AW)(Sel) Nicholas M Vadney
Duty Stations: VP-30
Comments: Prior squadron VP-5
Date: 08/05/19 at 12:22
From: ETC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Anthony L Woods
Duty Stations: Uss Sides FFG-14, MIUWU 207, NOSC WPB, JRB, NAS Fort Worth, USS Gridley DDG 101, EODTEU2
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends and Shipmates for their support through these last 19 years. I will update once I get some more free time. Navy Chief Navy Pride!!!
Date: 08/05/19 at 12:04
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Jeffrey E Curran
Duty Stations: PCU John F Kennedy
Comments: It would have been impossible I would have been lost in my career with the direction of a CPO.
Date: 08/05/19 at 12:01
From: EMNC (SEL) Kevin Stambaugh II
Duty Stations: PCU-John F. Kennedy
Comments: I want to thank my wife for supporting me throughout my time in the Navy. I want to thank EMNCS (SW/AW) Britos for helping me grow a lot professionally. And finally, I want to thank the junior Sailors that I led throughout my career. I would not have had the success I have without them being successful.
Date: 08/05/19 at 11:56
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Gabriela Foronda
Duty Stations: Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Six, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NSA Souda Bay Greece, USS Frank Cable (AS-40).
Comments: Today, I want to thank a great leader who made a huge impact in my career, LSCS(SS/SW) Retired John Pritt. I am forever grateful. Thank you Senior!
Date: 08/05/19 at 09:27
From: ETC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Gary D Cornelison
Duty Stations: USS John C Stennis, NCTS CU Det Fairfield, USS Frank Cable
Comments: I would like to thank every mentor and leader that I have had throughout my military career. I especially want to thank ETCS Guier, ETCS Wasserlein, ITCS Czechowski, FCCS Mobley, FCC Webster, and FCC Kirby. The last four years you have had a profound impact on my life and how I communicate and lead Sailors. I want to thank ETC Trueblood for starting the whole thing off by setting the example of what it means to be a Chief. Lastly, I want to thank my wife, Kristina, my kids, Logan and Allie. I know it's been a long hard road to get to this point, thank you for supporting my pursuit of this life long goal.
Date: 08/05/19 at 08:43
From: ENC(Sel) Alan L. Gerhard
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga, USS McCampbell, SWRMC San Diego, USS Germantown
Comments: I look back at all the leaders I've had and I thank all of them because over time they have planted there seed in me to nurture and grow me into the leader I am today. I am deeply honored to have been chosen as a CPO Selectee and that is not something everyone in the Navy gets chosen for. I will give my 110% effort into everything I do from day to day.
Date: 08/05/19 at 07:39
From: AMC(AW/SW) (SEL) Marv Clements
Duty Stations: AIMD Misawa Japan, CVN-75, FRCWD Fallon, FRCNW, VP-1
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. I truly hope to prove myself worthy to join the ranks of Chief Petty Officers. I have Master Chief Kinnaman, Master Chief Swanson, Senior Chief Vanstienburg, Senior Chief Osborne, Senior Chief Saunders, Chief Cooper, Chief White, and many many other to thank for teaching me how to take care of Sailors.
Date: 08/05/19 at 06:54
From: AWSC (Sel) Jason Pelliccione
Duty Stations: HS-10/HS-4/HSC3/HSC-14
Comments: No comment.
Date: 08/05/19 at 06:09
From: MMC (SEL) David Lennox
Duty Stations: USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER, NRD MICHGAN, USS OSCAR AUSTIN, SWOS ELS NORFOLK
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and daughter first of all, their support and love every day is amazing! To everyone who impacted me and taught me something, from the most senior to the most junior, I am very humbled and honored to be where I am today!! Congratulations to all who have been selected!!
Date: 08/05/19 at 05:44
From: AMC(SEL) Christopher Nadeau
Duty Stations: NSA Philadelphia
Comments: Congratulations to you all!
Date: 08/05/19 at 05:41
From: MMC(SS)(SEL) Michael D. Barba
Duty Stations: USS TARAWA, NCTAMS LANT, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON(CVN-73), USS BONHOMME RICHARD(LHD-6), USS ESSEX(LDH-2), SWRMC SSMD, USS BOXER(LHD-4)
Comments: It truly is an honor to be selected. Only about a year ago I was contemplating my 20 year departure and now that new doors are opening my career seems to be a little bigger. I truly hope I can follow in the foot steps of some of the most influential people I have ever met.
Date: 08/05/19 at 05:01
From: AEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Steven James
Duty Stations: FRC Mid-Atlantic, VFA-81, NATTC, VFA-105
Comments: Words cannot express how happy I am! I’d like to thank my many mentors throughout my career for not only putting in the time but for caring about me so much. Additionally, I’d like to give a huge shout out to all the AE’s I have had the honor of serving with throughout my career as well. My selection is greatly do to the hard work they put in. I’m excited for the road ahead and can’t wait to see what’s ahead.
Date: 08/05/19 at 04:09
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Rhyan Tetrault
Duty Stations: Camp David, NMCB 74, 1NCD, CBMU 202, NMCB 11, NAVELSG
Comments: I would like to first thank my loving wife Kimberly and my two daughters Niamh and Viviane for their unwavering support that got me this far. I would then like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that guided me to where I am now. Hoorah Bees!!! I look forward to what this season has to offer.
Date: 08/05/19 at 02:26
From: QMC (Sel) Isac C Awini
Duty Stations: ATGMIDPAC
Comments: Hooyah Navy
Date: 08/05/19 at 02:25
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Phillip Miller
Duty Stations: FACSFAC
Comments: I am grateful to my LSCS Norton she started me on my path at VFA 31. I'm thankful for LSCS Hombrebueno. He refocused my dreams and guided me on this path. LSCS Williams great mentor who showed me first hand hard work and determination does really pay off. There are so many more who help me get here and I'm forever thankful.
Date: 08/05/19 at 01:58
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Oliver Napalan
Duty Stations: HOPPER ISC SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors, past and present leadership, and all the Sailors I have ever had the privilege of leading. This achievement couldn't be possible without the impact you have made in my career. Lastly, this for my family, wife and son! They are my support and happy to make them proud!
Date: 08/05/19 at 01:36
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) REGINALD CYR
Duty Stations: NMCB 40, NMCB 22, NMCB 4, NCG 1
Comments: I would like to congratulate all of the Selectee's this year, and thank all of the Chiefs I have met, each and every one of you have made an impact on my career to get to this point.
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:43
From: HMC (SEL) Beth Armstrong
Duty Stations: NOSC San Antonio
Comments: It is an honor to serve and wear the cloth of the United States Navy! To wear an anchor would be a high honor indeed. I would like to thank the Sailors of EMF Dallas One Det N that I serve and serve with: You motivate ME every day. I'd like to thank HMC Gonzales, HMC Anaya, HMCS Gary Saucedo, HMCS Simon Hernandez, MACM Robert Webster, HMCM Judi Elliott, HMCS Jonathan Elliot, and PSCS Julia Rae...I'm very grateful for all your help, encouragement, and mentorship! Thank you PSC Betsey Griffis and HMC Rose Saxton for sponsoring me this season. Last, thanks to my son EM2 Sean Armstrong, you are my heart.
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:31
From: NCC (SW/AW)(Sel) Robert Dupree
Duty Stations: SBT-22, WPNSTA Yorktown, VP-40, USS Makin Island(Plankowner)
Comments: Congratulations to all who have been selected as well but remember we have not yet arrived. Thank you to my mentors and my Sailors that I have worked with over the years because I wouldn’t have made it without them. I am humbled and ready to earn my Anchors.
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:26
From: YNC(AW/SW)(SEL) Ashley J. Glenn
Duty Stations: TOC JACKSONVILLE, HSM-72, DON/AA, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs, from the past and present, in my life that have taken the time to mold me into the person I am today. Thank you for never giving up on me, even when you probably should have. I will always appreciate your guidance and words of wisdom, and I will make sure to pass it down. Special shout out to my "FRAMILY", YNC Richard Gozon, YNC A' Jhourni McClain, YNC Dwight Burney, MCC Gabrielle Hartford, and YNC(SEL) Jazsmne Harrison. You guys are the BEST. Having friends like you all pushed me to be better. Thank you guys for being the GREATEST and allowing me to tag along for the ride. I love you guys more than you know! WE did it!
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:17
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Karly Bengtson
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON
Comments: Huge thank you to my family, both in and out of uniform, who have guided and supported me along this journey thus far. FY19 Selectee.
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:15
From: CTRC (IW/NAC/AW) (SEL) Robert L, Washington Jr
Duty Stations: VQ-1, NIOC CO
Comments: I would like to thank every Chief, mentor, subordinate that has helped shape me into the man that I am today. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be going through the season now. Chief Pride!
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:14
From: SBC(FPJ/EXW)(SEL) Nicholas Austin Fain
Duty Stations: NSWG-4 Det Stennis, Special Boat Team 22
Comments: Congrats to all fellow FY20 Selectees!
Date: 08/04/19 at 22:06
From: ETC (Sel) Travis Sandberg
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ(CVN-68), CSCS Det West, MTOC-11
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow Selects. I am honored to be where i am today and soon join the ranks of Chief Petty Officers. I would not be here without the guidance of great LPOs and LCPOs. Specially ETC Greg Emery, my LPO on CVN-68. ETC Justine Pinter, ETC Robert Kiaser, ETC Claudia Lopez, and ETCS Whitehead for my time at CSCS Det West in San Diego. ETC Brown, AWOC Sawicki, AWOC Wood, and AWOCS Clark from my current command. Each of these Chiefs pushed me to better myself and didnt let me except failure. Thank you to all those not mentioned that helped me on my path, and the sailors i led who i will always respect. ETC(Sel) Travis Sandberg
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:59
From: AZC(AW/NAC)(SEL) Jerrett Bourrioux
Duty Stations: NAVSTA NORFOLK VA
Comments: I'm excited to be a part of this FY20 Season and it's been a long time coming for me. If it wasn't for my command's amazing Chief's Mess pushing me and guiding me, I wouldn't be here commenting today. I would like to give a huge thank you to my Mentor LSC Jillian Yates, CMC Michael Moncus, ADCS Hernan Demorizi, ATCS Kevin McNulty, EMCS Bill Dooley, ASCS Jaime Windemiller, ADCS Neil Samlal, AZCS Melinda Lemar, AZCS Mary Mota, AZCS Tiffanie Simpson, AZC Freddy Schmidt, AZC Quentin Thomas, AZC Katharine Gardner, ATC Ricardo Martins, LSC Javier Villacismartinez, ADC Scott Schinke, and AEC Frank Baldassarre (there are so many more i can thank, and i'll see them soon). I would finally like to thank my wife, Tara, for having faith in me and always keeping my head up and supporting me no matter what. Thank you. Very Respectfully, AZC(SEL) Jerrett Bourrioux
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:58
From: AWSC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Xavier Aldrete
Duty Stations: HSC-8, HX-21, HSC-6
Comments: Thank you to AWRC PAYNE, AWSC FREELAND, AWSCS YATES, AWSCM MARTIN, CMDCM BOONE, CMDCM LAVALLAIS, AWSC HARRIS, and many many more.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:40
From: FCAC (SW) (SEL) Rose Eileen Houle
Duty Stations: ATRC DAHLGREN, USS GONZALEZ, USS ROSS
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs, Sailors, friends and family that have supported, molded, and guided me to this point in my career. I couldn’t have been selected without each and everyone of you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:39
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Edmond Burtis
Duty Stations: USS MICHIGAN(B), IMFPACNORWEST, USS TOLEDO
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped me along my journey in achieving this milestone.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:17
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Nathaniel Sims
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga NRD Richmond USS Oak Hill
Comments: I would like to thank my family especially my wife for her continued support and encouragement. I would also like to thank everyone who has mentored me throughout my career so far.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:17
From: ADC(AW/SW)(SEL) Jeff Trumble
Duty Stations: HSL-37, HSC-8, HSC-23
Comments: I would like to thank all of the CPO’s past and present who helped guide me to the position I am at today. I would like to thank the Sailors of HSC-23, my current command, for working their hardest and aiding in my success. A thank you to my brothers and sisters for for being motivated and ready to take the season on.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:12
From: ATC(AW) (Sel) Tyson Nichols
Duty Stations: HSC-21, CNATTU NI, HSC-25, HSC-23, HS-10
Comments: Hello, Happy to be here! I'd like to thank my family, friends, mentors, and junior sailors for getting me here.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:09
From: ATC (AW/SW) (Sel) Debra L. Hale
Duty Stations: HS-10, HSC-8, HSC-3, HSC-23
Comments: I am humbled and honored to be going through season with everyone. The number of Chiefs that have helped me throughout my career in getting to this point are to many to name. I would like to shout out to AZCS Beverly Ross, AECS Wendy Hooks-Kramer, ATCS Dustin Arnold. AECS Christopher Briggs, AOCS (ret) "Uncle Senior" McGinty, AMCS Brian Riley, AZC Ty Nelson, ATC Jim Nelson, ADC Blas Vital, CMDCM Karol Kramer, AMCS Sean Rennells, and all of the other Chiefs I have had to honor to work with. Without you I would truly not be here today. Thank you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 21:06
From: ADC (Sel) Christopher Griffith
Duty Stations: HSC-23
Comments: I want to thank all of the CPO’s throughout my career who helped to get me where I am today. I also want to thank my wife Emily and the rest of my family who have always supported me. I am excited and honored to have a brother also going through this season with me, but in a different location.
Date: 08/04/19 at 20:59
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Andrew Skyers
Duty Stations: VFA-41, SFWSPAC, VFA-97, FRC West
Comments: Hello everyone! I am very happy to be here. Congratulations to all that were selected. Thank you to all that helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 20:47
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Elizabeth Schneeman
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center San Diego 2004-2007, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii 2007-2010, ECRC Kuwait 2010-2011, 21st Dental Co 2012-2015, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital 2015-2018, CG II MEF 2018-present
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my family. Their support kept me going and got me to this point. Secondly, I want to thank the junior Sailors that I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring and leading. At the end of the day, they played a huge part in my selection. Lastly, I want to thank all the leaders and Genuines that have mentored me and guided me in the right direction over the years. It’s been a long time coming and I couldn’t be more proud and humbled about my selection to Chief!
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:54
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Taylor Allison
Duty Stations: USS Stockdale, ATRC
Comments: I want to thank my wife for serving in my place throughout my time in and throughout this whole process. I also want to thank the individuals who have influenced me most in this career and have helped me get to where I am at. Thank You!
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:48
From: AMEC(SEL) PRESTON S CLARY
Duty Stations: VFA-125/VFA-192/VFA-25/VFA-86/NRD LOS ANGELES/ VFA-22
Comments: Hooyah Navy Chief, Navy Pride! I am super excited to go through the season and learn all I can. Very Humbling experience and the relationships and Sailors are the real reason I stay in the Navy.
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:34
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Andrew F. Mattheus
Duty Stations: NSGA Rota, NSGA Ft. Meade, USS Bataan, NIOC Norfolk TCS, SUPPACT TWO, USS Mitscher, CBF Gibraltar, NIOC Norfolk, IWTG Norfolk
Comments: It is a great honor to have been selected this year. While serving in this great Navy, I've been to 21 countries or so, and seen several more from the weatherdecks. I've "crossed the pond" eight times on ship and six times by air. I've jumped off a perfectly good ship to swim in the Arabian Sea and voted from the Arctic Circle. I've seen the "Creation of Adam" in the Vatican and had a waffle in Belgium. I've fast-roped out of helicopters, fired automatic weapons and mastered Excel spreadsheets. I paid the penance for my Pollywog crimes and became a Trusty Shellback by royal decree, signed by King Neptune himself. I'm in the orders of the Spanish Main, the Rock, Blue Nose, Suez Safari, and the Persian Excursion. If there were an order for hurricanes, I guess I would be a part of that, too. Of all the things I have to be thankful for, it is for my family always waiting for me at my favorite port-call of all, for the Grace of God that has kept them safe every time I have been gone, and for all of my Shipmates that I have been proud to serve with, especially those that gave their lives to complete the mission.
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:27
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) DERRICK JERRELL BROWN
Duty Stations: CPRW-11
Comments: I'd like to thank those of you that have gotten me to this point from my current and previous commands: USS MOBILE BAY CG-53 and USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73. I could not have done this without you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:18
From: EODC(EWS)(SEL) Cody Blake Wilcoxson
Duty Stations: EODMU-5, EODMU-11 Det Fallon, EXU-1
Comments: I am extremely grateful to all the sailors who assisted in getting me to this point. I am also grateful for this opportunity and look forward to learn a lot more about my fellow selectees and genuines.
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:15
From: NCC(SEL) Denise K. Gutierrez
Duty Stations: VFA-31
Comments: Congrats to all the FY20 Selects. I want to thank my family, peers, mentors, and junior Sailors that contributed to this.
Date: 08/04/19 at 19:05
From: HTC (SEL) Jacob Dowd
Duty Stations: USS JAMES E WILLIAMS DDG-95, MARMC
Comments: Congratulations to all of this years Selectees and a huge thank you to every Chief who has invested their time in me and shaped me into the Sailor I am today. I would not be here without their guidance and mentorship. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Steve Prefontaine
Date: 08/04/19 at 18:30
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Derek Gerrity
Duty Stations: ATRC Dahlgren, VA
Comments: Thank you everyone who has helped me achieve this accomplishment.
Date: 08/04/19 at 18:27
From: SBC (SWCC) (SEL) John Moreno
Duty Stations: SBT-22
Comments: I’m very proud to have this opportunity to join the mess and would like to thank everyone that helped to get me here.
Date: 08/04/19 at 17:44
From: GSMC(Sel) Jermaine B Johnson
Duty Stations: USS Port Royal CG-73
Comments: I am pleased to finally be a member of the world's finest organization.
Date: 08/04/19 at 17:39
From: AMC(AW)(Sel) William H Bryant
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana
Comments: I would like to congratulate all selectees this year. I would like to thank all my junior sailors for making me look good, my Chiefs Mess for putting me in the right places to succeed, and my family in the support they have always given me to continue my dream of becoming a Navy Chief!
Date: 08/04/19 at 17:02
From: MAC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Daniel Meehan
Duty Stations: NAVSUPFLCSI Site Rota, NSF Bahrain, NAS Pensacola, Riverine Squadron 3, NSA La Maddalena, USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51)
Comments: I could never show enough of or repay the gratitude that I have for the mentorship that was given to me and the long hours that The Chief has put in to ensure I was going down the correct path. From the second chances to always telling me to “DO BETTER”. It has been The Chief that has always pushed me to the next level. Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have helped me reach the pinnacle of all the enlisted ranks.
Date: 08/04/19 at 16:44
From: CTTC(SEL) Rory C Lusic
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke, USS Barry, IWTG San Diego, IWTG Norfolk
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as Chief Petty Officer. I could not have completed this without the love and support of my wife and family as well as the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career. I would like to thank ISCS Christopher Koenig, CTTCS Ray Morin, CTTC Lauren Lopez, CTTC Ashley Patton, and CTTC Jesse Wyckoff for pushing me, guiding me and making me the sailor I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 16:39
From: NDC(Sel) Zachary Wolff
Duty Stations: NEDU
Comments: No comment
Date: 08/04/19 at 16:25
From: MRC (SEL) Erickson Ilagan
Duty Stations: USS TORTUGA
Comments: I would like to thank all the people that helped me .
Date: 08/04/19 at 16:19
From: EMC(Sel) Mohamed Taldnouni
Duty Stations: NAVSCIATTS
Comments: I want to thank all my chiefs and my co workers that help me get where I am today also my family that support me and support my Carrier.
Date: 08/04/19 at 16:19
From: RPC (SEL) (SW/FMF) Blayne Benavente
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD4
Comments: RPC (SEL) (SW/FMF) Benavente. signing deck log.
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:53
From: LSC(AW/SW)(SEL) Anthony Charles Davis
Duty Stations: Naval Aviation Training Support Group, USS Mustin (DDG89)
Comments: I am extremely humbled and blessed to be selected. I thank all that I have come into contact with through out my career.
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:49
From: ADC(SEL) Khanhduy V. Ngo
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN CVN 76
Comments: This is one of the greatest moments of my life and I want to thank all my shipmates who have helped, mentored, and led me through my career. But the most important one is my wife, who is always there to support me when I need.
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:32
From: AGC(SEL) Melissa Ortiz
Duty Stations: NAVOCEANOPSCOM
Comments: "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:19
From: ABFC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) NAKARI MCWHORTER
Duty Stations: NRD SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to first give praises to the Most High for allowing me to see this day. Secondly, to my family, mentors, and shipmates along the way that didn't allow me to give up. This great milestone is definitely bc of you all. Your love and support have been greatly appreciated.
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:18
From: ITC (IW/SW) (SEL) Thomas P. Whipple
Duty Stations: USS Pearl Harbor
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has help mold and guide me to this point. A special thank you to my Wife Holly, LCDR Reed, ITC (ret) Jones, ITCS Polston, IT1 (ret) Duarte, and ITC Stanza.
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:10
From: MAC(SCW)(SEL) Michael Dembinski
Duty Stations: NMCB 1, NAVFAC EURAFSWA, BMU2, Naval Station Norfolk Security Department, NSA Bahrain NSF
Comments: Hoorah and Hooyah! I am honored to get the chance to go through season with everyone that made it this year. It has always been my Goal in the Navy to put on those Anchors! I have been extremely lucky to experience so many different types of commands and cross rate to get an entirely different view of the Navy from a CMCN to where I am now as an MA. I have gotten to know so many awesome leaders that have each given me a small part of their leadership style. I would like to thank the following directly and these are just a few, there have been many more: CMC Stackhouse(Ret.), MA1 Cruz, LN1 Traylor, CMC Clark, EOC Mcquaig(Ret.), BMC Taylor, BMCS Hladun, CWO4 Bradford(Ret.), CDR Adams, MACS Kolb, MAC Adair, MACS Dayak, MAC Peters, MAC Schectman, ENS Wood, MACM Gainey, MACS Sulkey. Thank you again! God Bless All!
Date: 08/04/19 at 15:05
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Jonathon A. Leath
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, USS BLUE RIDGE, NNSY MARMC, USS BLUE RIDGE, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: USS ESSEX my first set of military friends for a lifetime. USS JOHN F. KENNEDY Big Will you always helped me. You taught me you have to look good while working, proper uniform keep it squared away. USS BLUE RIDGE the first time I wasn't done partying but you guys all help mold me. This is when my eyes start opening to the possibilities of the Navy, MMCM DUKE the strong hand when I was acting out but you seen something in me that I didn't see in myself at that time. EMCM Burke I learned it was okay being an approachable leader. CWO3 Hollie you were my LPO, and then Chief I needed to see that, witnessing your success. I tell my junior sailors now "someone needs to see you shine" and you were that for me. LTJG Castillo we were the same rank I knew you were going to go far and fast, I learned a lot from you technically that I will apply for a lifetime. You all set the foundation and the principles I still apply now. MARMC MMC Almonte we worked hard together, killed it everyday, GSMC Seijas the same we crushed it everyday. I was in my stride there we killed it I miss the hardwork with you guys, the tricks of the trade the honing of the technical skills. USS BLUE RIDGE round two Now it was my turn to lead. M-Div Family we killed it regardless I learned how to deal with sailor 2.0. Oil Lab we crushed it "We tracking" I know it's a win due to every junior sailor that was with me there saying this phrase "If it wasn't for you MM1 I would have got out" USS RONALD REAGAN the culmination, what I am now are each of those components stated previously MMNCM Dempsey the welcome I received from you let me know I was where I needed to be so I worked hard for you regardless no questions. Your belief in me let me know it was attainable. MMNCS Glen you wouldn't let me know if it was job well done or not, not ever, however I learned a lot from that, frustrating sometimes, but I learned and now I appreciate it. MMC BULLS, MMC BAILEY, MMC GUTU you've kept it very real the whole time and that has helped phenomenally. Up to present all those serving with me now the story only gets better. I'm excited and ready for my shot in the mess thank you! I am humbled at my chance to shine my light once called upon. HOOYAH CYCLE 126!!!
Date: 08/04/19 at 14:41
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Larry Gene Gatewood
Duty Stations: ATRC Dahlgren
Comments: I want to thank all the CPOs and my shipmates who have helped me get to where I am. I also want to thank my amazing wife, Zona, without your support, none of this would be possible.
Date: 08/04/19 at 14:27
From: ABEC (Sel) William Dail
Duty Stations: CVN68
Comments: First off, I would like to thank the opportunity to this website, The Goat Locker, for the vast amount of information that will help myself and fellow Selectees through our season. Second, I could have not been selected without the opportunity to lead the junior and fellow First Class Petty Officers along my journey to this point. Finally, I owe it to the Chiefs that have helped to mold me, and make me the better Sailor and Future CPO. I have had some great Chiefs to learn from, as well as some (who I do not want to mention) that I have learned what I don't want to do as a CPO.
Date: 08/04/19 at 14:23
From: FCC (SEL) Thomas Teem
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs, past and present, that have helped mold me into the Sailor and Leader that I am today. I have learned so much from you all and have been passing this knowledge to my junior Sailors for years. I hope to continue this tradition and guiding my Sailors into their future careers.
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:55
From: DCC (SW/AW) (Sel) Roberto Herrarte
Duty Stations: USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29), NOSC Plainville CT, USS Mustin (DDG-89), NOSC Spokane WA.
Comments: "Be more concerned with your character than you reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation merely than others thinking you are." John Wooden
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:29
From: QMC (SEL) Kyle William Lux
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE DDG-51, CSCSU GLAKES, USS KAUFFMAN FFG-59
Comments: I would like to congratulate all of the Selectee's this year, and thank all of the Chiefs I have met, each and every one of you have made an impact on my career to get to this point.
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:26
From: FCAC(SEL) Elijah Tuimoso Chavira
Duty Stations: USS Mustin DDG-89, USS Howard DDG-83, USS Hopper DDG-80, ATRC Dahlgen
Comments: To all the Chiefs, First Classes, and Sailors that guided me to this point in my life, Thank you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:20
From: BMC(SEL) Phillip Edward Gers
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve this great milestone. I am excited for this new journey ahead of me.
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:19
From: FCC(SEL) Jarrett Maurice Wiggins
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke (DDG51)
Comments: Thank you for everyone who got me this far. I am excited for the new journey ahead. This will be challenging, but I can't wait!
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:18
From: HMC(SEL) Sarah Connell
Duty Stations: VAQ136
Comments: I wouldn’t be here without my junior sailors. I’m so humbled to be here and wouldn’t have gotten here without good mentors along the way, HMC(SEL)Sarah Connell
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:04
From: EOC(SCW/EXW/SW)(Sel) Joshua Mynear
Duty Stations: ACB-1, EODESU-1, NAVFAC EURAFSWA PWD Rota
Comments: Looking forward to being apart of the community, thanks for the add!
Date: 08/04/19 at 13:03
From: LSC (SEL) Dwayne Edwards
Duty Stations: USS CONSTELLATION, PMO BREMERTON, VAQ-139, NAVSUP FLCY MISAWA, USS CARL VINSON, NAVSUP FLCSI ROTA.
Comments: I want to thank all who have supported me and made me the Sailor that I am today. Will keep pushing thru the challenge ahead.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:59
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Justin Reeder
Duty Stations: USS Ramage, Naval Postgraduate School, US AAMDS Romania
Comments: Shout out to FCC Phil Owen, FCC Michael Clemente, and FCC Josh McNew for keeping my on the up and up!
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:59
From: YNC(AW/SW) (Sel) KEALY LEE
Duty Stations: CRG-2 DET BAHRAIN, NAVCONBRIG CHARLESTON, VAW-124
Comments: Thank you to each and every Chief that has paved the way for my to have this great opportunity. I am honored to have been selected to have my name mention with all of you fine men and women. I am so grateful to all of the ones that have directly helped me to get to where I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:59
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Sean M. Kuhn
Duty Stations: ATRC, USS LASSEN (DDG-82)
Comments: I want to thank all the Sailor's I have ever served with for teaching and empowering me through out my career allowing me to achieve this milestone. One of the proudest moments in my life.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:57
From: FCAC(SW) (SEL) Neil Oppermann
Duty Stations: ATRC DAHLGREN, DDG 95 USS JAMES E WILLIAMS, DDG 111 USS SPRUANCE
Comments: It is hard to find the right words to say thank you without having a rush of emotions. To all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs, and sailors that have helped me along the way to look at things from a different perspective and made me the person i am today THANK YOU!!! I am humbled and honored to be able to write this post with this group. Congratulations to all who were selected this year!!!
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:54
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) David Hernandez
Duty Stations: USS O'KANE(DDG-77), USS ROOSEVELT(DDG-80), NRD LOS ANGELES
Comments: I would like to thank all the people that have helped me get to this point. Some of the lessons learned where easier than others. Because of their investment made in me, I am ready for this Challenge and the next.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:53
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Timothy Paul Klee
Duty Stations: ATRC DAHLGREN, DDG85, DDG61
Comments: The chiefs that I have worked for never gave up on me, and somehow I always got opportunities to prove myself. I feel very lucky to have been led by these chiefs and there is no way I'd be here without their mentorship. Selected and proud as hell.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:28
From: BMC(SEL) Joanna M Cansino
Duty Stations: USS WHIDBEY ISLAND(LSD 41), ADMIRAL JOEL T BOONE CLINIC, USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69), ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FOUR, USS MESA VERDE (LPD 19)
Comments: I am forever grateful to be here today. It is humbling to know how much support I have from everyone that has impacted my career. Thank you for making me who I am.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:28
From: CTRC (Sel) Ryan Harris
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA LHD-7
Comments: I remember the day CTRC (now retired Master Chief) Tony Gonzales gave me the first "Chief talk" of my career. He said do these things, and you will excel. I did every one of them, because I trusted the Chief. Now, eight years into my Navy career, that road map led me to be selected for anchors. Many great Chiefs course corrected me on that road map during my career. CTRCM Sandra Turner, CTRC Justin Anger, CTRC James Carrillo, CTRC Jason Miller to name a few. Thank you for the opportunity to share in this forum.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:14
From: CSC(Sel)(AW) Renelyn B Huston
Duty Stations: CNIC, HSC-84, COMNAVSURFPAC, IWO JIMA
Comments: First of all I would like to thank the Lord, without him nothing is possible. I am truly humbled. I want to thank all my past and present leaders and mentors who showed me the way. Thank you for guiding me to the path of success. I look forward to the challenges I will face and the opportunity to serve with so many great leaders and share with our Sailors on how I made it to this point in my career and guide/mentor them so they to can reach their goals. I am truly blessed to have been selected and truly am excited for the next step.
Date: 08/04/19 at 12:02
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Dominique Rose Maisonet
Duty Stations: USS Mesa Verde(LPD-19). Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command. USS James E. Williams(DDG-95)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have influenced me and led me to get here. Without your mentorship, leadership and guidance, I would not have made it this far. I look forward to learning more and becoming even better, throughout this humbling experience.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:55
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Dylan Jay
Duty Stations: NMCB THREE,NCTC Gulfport, Ms, NMCB ONE, NCG-2, NMCB ELEVEN
Comments: Glad to be here, I would like to thank my family, friends, mentors, and troops for helping me reach this milestone in my career. I look forward to challenges ahead and helping those succeed as they have helped me.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:38
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Elmer W. Smith
Duty Stations: NMCB 11, PC 7, NRD Ohio, DDG 102, CG 54
Comments: Thank you Chief (Retired) Ramsey, Master Chief Rusu, Senior Chief Bailey, Chief Flores, Chief Heck, Chief Delp, Chief Doyle, my wife Ayla, and everyone else who's helped me to this point.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:37
From: HMC(FMF/SCW/EXW) (SEL) Lam Nguyen
Duty Stations: USS MESA VERDE, NMCB 18, 1DENBN, NMCSD, 13DENCO, NDCSW
Comments: Thank you to all the Shipmates and Chief's Mess who have help me along the way with their guidance and mentorship throughout my career. I wouldn’t be here without your genuine care and motivation to get me where I am today. Also want to thank my Wife and Kids for their support.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:34
From: BMC(SEL) Joanna M Cansino
Duty Stations: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), Admiral Joel T Boone clinic, USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69), Assault Craft Unit Four, USS Mess Verde (LPD 19)
Comments: I am pleased to be experiencing this. Its humbling to have this much support from everyone that has ever impacted my career. Thank You!
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:33
From: TMC (Sel) Jacob W. Banner
Duty Stations: USS Virginia (SSN 774), PMT NLON, NSSF NLON, USS Helena (SSN 725), USS Newport News (SSN 750), SUBTRAFAC NORVA
Comments: Thanks for everything to those that came before me.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:22
From: LSC(SW/EXW/AW)(SEL) Daniel Taylor
Duty Stations: USS Harry S Truman(CVN75), NAVSPECWAR GRP2 LOGSU2, USS Mesa Verde(LPD19)
Comments: Hello fellow Selectees and Genuine Chiefs very honored to be selecteed to carry on the heritage, traditions and pride of the CPO Mess. It's been a great journey that's just beginning and I'm more than excited for the next phase. I would like to thank God, my entire family and ALL of the SAILORS who helped get me to this point of my career, rather it have been an E1 or O9. The following shoutouts are to those Chief Petty Officers that have been PIVOTAL in my journey (officers mentioned were previously Chief Petty Officers): CW02 Maurice Gentry, LT Jackie Nedd-Griffith, LSCM(retired) Dobbins, LSC Thompkins, LSCS(retired) Moss, LSCM Nemenzo, LSCM Alvarado, LSC Andre Jones, LSC Horace Young, LSC Galang, LSC (retired) Nady, CW04(retired)Kenneth Miller, MAC Mack, YNCS Harvey Hill, LSC(retired) Higham, LT. Sandra Miller, LSCM Joseph, LSCS(retired) Esparza, LSC Edith Johnson, LSCS Abiera, ITCS June Rodriguez, LSC Robertson. There are many more that have trained, passed knowledge , and kept me grounded and I'm forever grateful.I promise to do my best, stay humbled and provide the next generation of sailors the great leadership that I have experienced throughout my career.
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:20
From: DCC(SW) (SEL) Jeremy Benjamin Newman
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE(DDG-51), SWOSLSNFLK, USS OAK HILL (LSD-51)
Comments: Thank you to all who have taken the time to mentor and encourage me, no one gets selected on their own and I owe a lot of thanks. Just a few to thank individually, DCCS Brian Brooner, DCC Miguel Vasquez, HTC Josh Wright, DCCS Chuck Harville, DCCS Shawn Durant, GSCS Keith Sharnhorst, CTCS Trevor Senseney, and CMC Jen Haefer. I could keep naming names but would run out of space, so thank you again I look forward to growing and learning!
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:12
From: ITC (IW/SW) (SEL) Christa Carter
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM
Comments: I would like to thank the many mentors I’ve had throughout my career that got me to this point of being a Selected CPO. It’s been quite a journey. I would also like to thank the Sailors I’ve worked with and mentored. Learning comes from everyone we’ve had the pleasure to encounter. My family has also pushed and prayed for my success, Especially my awesome son!
Date: 08/04/19 at 11:12
From: FCAC(SW) (SEL) Richard A Rohler II
Duty Stations: US AAMDS PL, US AAMDS RO, NSWC PHD DET WS, USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99)
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs throughout my career that have helped me hone my technical skills, mentored me to be a better leader...and knocked me on the head when it got too big. Thank you for helping me stay the course, even during high winds and heavy seas.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:46
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Matthew Heimann
Duty Stations: NH Rota Spain
Comments: There have been many mentors on my life that have helped me to get this far. Thank you to the Chiefs that believed in me, and to my beautiful wife who has stayed by me through it all. I am happy to meet you at and look forward to going the rest of the way with you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:43
From: ITC (Sel) Nathan Brown
Duty Stations: SDVT-2
Comments: Thank you to all the sailors, both senior and junior, that have guided, supported, and pushed me to be better over the years. Without them, I would not be where I am today for this great accomplishment. Thank you and see you in the Mess.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:41
From: MMC(Sel) Jarrell Ray
Duty Stations: Mayport, Fl
Comments: First and fore most I would like to thank my wife and children. Without their support and understanding none of this would be possible. So many people have helped me to get to this point that I would be writing for days but I appreciate each and every one of those individuals who took the time to provide guidance in my career. Also all the junior personnel who busted their tails for me throughout all the years.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:33
From: NDC(DSW/EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua Troy Crowder
Duty Stations: EODMUEIGHT, NAVSTAGTMO, NAVIMFPACNORWEST, MDSU2
Comments: I would not be where I am today without the guidance, understanding and leadership of some of the men I have served with as a Navy Diver. Thank you to those that have pushed me to where I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:29
From: LSC(EXW/SW/IW) (SEL) Harrison Hartig
Duty Stations: VRC-40, FISC Bahrain, SDVT-1/L-3, USS New York, 22nd NCR Det Rota
Comments: I want to thank my wife for her support and the US Navy for giving me this opportunity. I want to give a special thanks to LSC Mayberry(Ret), LSC Kopera(Ret), LSC Tibebe, SOCM Huntimer, CMDCM Pinnock, LSCM Deleon, LSCS Boykin, AGCS Brickler, ETC Sellers, HMCM Cooley, HMC Walker, CSC Foster, BMC Fifer and so many many other Chiefs and Junior Sailors that got me to this point.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:26
From: LSC(Sel) Gregory Pruitt
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLCSI Rota
Comments: Thank you to all of the CPOs who have mentored me and played a part in my development.
Date: 08/04/19 at 10:00
From: ADC(SEL) Marlo Cerrada
Duty Stations: Atsugi Japan
Comments: Connection from each other is the key.
Date: 08/04/19 at 09:48
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Michael J. Burke
Duty Stations: HSC-12/CNATTU LEMOORE/VFA-102
Comments: Thank you to every one I have worked with that helped me get to where I am today (to many people to list). A special thanks to Gunner Hubbard for believing in me and pushing me to get to where I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 09:41
From: MRC(SW)(SEL) Dusty Joe Erno
Duty Stations: Special Boat Team 22
Comments: Thank you to the Junior Sailors, Chiefs, and Officers in the past, if it wasn't for you I would have never had this life time opportunity.
Date: 08/04/19 at 09:04
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joshua D. Wooten
Duty Stations: USS MUSTIN, VFA-115, NAVSUP FLCY, & USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: Humbly accepting my selection as LSC(SEL). This career milestone was not possible without my amazing wife, two wonderful sons, family stateside, and numerous military family and leaders from USS MUSTIN, VFA-115, NAVSUP FLCY, and the USS RONALD REAGAN. Thank you so much to everyone for your time and mentorship along the way!
Date: 08/04/19 at 09:01
From: EMC (SEL) Robert Padilla
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN CVN 76, BHR LHD 6, ARCO ARDM-5, USS E
Comments: Thank you to everyone. I wouldn't be in this position if it wasn't for all the support, love and knowledge I was given by everyone I ever worked with, stood watch with, grew up with and those who saw something in me that I never saw in myself. thank you
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:59
From: HMC(FMF/SW)(SEL) Marcus Preston
Duty Stations: NH Jacksonville, 1st MARDIV, NH Rota, 3rd MAW, NMC San Diego
Comments: I want to thank everyone who supported me, guided me, mentored me and provided me the opportunity to navigate challenges. Especially, my wife Jordan and my children Pierce and Naomi. My mentors HMCS Jean-Gilles, HMCS Jason Marnne and HMC Tristan Johnson, thank you!
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:48
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jason Lee Thomson
Duty Stations: NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE
Comments: Thank you to my wife Ashley Thomson for supporting me and being my rock. Thank you to my kids Bruce (8), Ella (5) and Ava (3). You three are the "WHY" behind everything I do. Thank you do my dad AMSC(AW/SW)(ret) Mark Thomson. I would not be the man I am today if it wasn't for you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:46
From: EMC(SEL) Juan P. Noriegachang
Duty Stations: USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, USS JOHN L. HALL, TRF KINGS BAY, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: I want to thank every single person I have met in the US Navy; for good or for bad, you are part of me forever, you made me, you influenced me, you shaped me, and you make me better every single day. To my junior sailors, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:43
From: ASC(AW/SW) (Sel) Harijan M. Prias
Duty Stations: AIMD Misawa, USS Ronald Reagan, OLF San Nicolas Island, USS George Washington, AIMD Atsugi, USS Harry S Truman, VFA-136
Comments: I would like to thank first off is god for his blessings, the sailors that helped me learn and got me where I am today, My Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs for their time, knowledge and dedication on pushing me to better my self and my sailors. Thank you all so much!
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:34
From: ADC(SEL) Mitchell T Brazington
Duty Stations: HSM-77
Comments: Hello everyone! I just want to thank everyone I have ever worked with that has guided me to this point. And a special thanks to my wife and son, I do all of this for them.
Date: 08/04/19 at 08:29
From: STGC(Sel)(SW/IUSS) Mitchell A. Thayer
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), NOPF DAMNECK, USS BUNKERHILL (CG-52)
Comments: I am speechless, and deeply humbled to have been selected this year. I must thank my wife, Rhiannon and kids, for always being there and never giving up on me. A huge thank you goes out to Senior Chief Barnes, Senior Chief Senseney, Senior Chief Blanchard, Chief Jackson, and Chief Brewer. These Genuine CPOs have done more for me in the last two years then I can even put into words. I thank you for all your guidance, mentorship, and most of all patience. I look forward to getting to know the rest of the Mess and learning all that I can.
Date: 08/04/19 at 06:17
From: ITC(SEL) Jairo Zarate
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I would like to thank all my mentors, leaders I have worked for and along side, friends and especially my family for their continued support. I’m so grateful that someone is thinking about my well-being and career. I will always remember everything you've done for me.
Date: 08/04/19 at 06:11
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Juan C. Sandovalmanzo
Duty Stations: NBHC Dahlgren, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), USNH Naples, Italy, NH Pensacola, HSC-25, VF-101
Comments: I am humbled and thankful for my selection. I would like to thank God first and foremost, my wife and my kids. I’ve had some great Chiefs and some not so good ones. I still thank both because everyone can teach you how to be and how not to be. To the current mess at NHC Patuxent River, thank you for mentoring me and molding me into the Sailor I am today and for leading by example!
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:59
From: ATC(SEL) Jacob Dube
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN CVN76
Comments: I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank the CPO Mess for welcoming me. It is truly a great honor and I am proud to learn and continue learning from the world's greatest professionals. HOOYAH!
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:57
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jean Jasmin
Duty Stations: COMDESRON FIFTEEN
Comments: I am so honored! I know I didn't get here alone. I have a super supportive family and great leaders, past and present. I am their relief. I am their legacy. Knowing that is extremely humbling. But most importantly, it was/is always about Sailors and doing right by them.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:55
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Jason Poquiz
Duty Stations: Aegis Training and Readiness Center
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and kids for allowing me the opportunity to succeed in the Navy. FCACM Melvin, LCDR Redford, ENS Miller, FCAC Cuddeback and all Junior Sailors in CF03 on JPJ from 2009 to 2016 have taught me valuable lessons to be able to make it to this point.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:53
From: ASC (SEL) Stephen Fimbel
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Regan
Comments: Thank you to the Chiefs Mess past and current. I would not have made it to where I am without your mentorship, leadership and investment in my career. I am humbled and proud to be selected to join the Mess.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:46
From: FCAC (SW) (SEL) Kial L Hartwell
Duty Stations: USS Okane DDG-77
Comments: I would like to thank FCACM(SW) John Stamey for his mentorship. Without it, I would never be here.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:25
From: CTIC(SEL) Christopher Davis
Duty Stations: CWA-65, NIOC GA
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have paved the way for us to get to here! It is an honor, and I am humbled at the chance to join your ranks.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:12
From: EMNC (Sel) Patrick Singleton
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan
Comments: Thank you so much to the many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who helped me to get to this point. There are far too many to name, but I know that I would not have gotten this far without the support and leadership of those who saw what I could become.
Date: 08/04/19 at 05:11
From: MMNC(SEL)(SW/AW) Abigail Wardle
Duty Stations: CVN 76
Comments: Previous Duty stations: CVN 69 2010-2013 NPTU Charleston 2013-2017 A deep thank you to all the Genuines that helped me make it this far. None of us would have stood a chance without good Chief's in our lives! I hope to make the mess proud.
Date: 08/04/19 at 04:55
From: ATC(SEL) Kenton Kershaw
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: Thank you for selecting me into the mess!
Date: 08/04/19 at 04:48
From: AOC(SEL) Jason Ortiz
Duty Stations: VFA-115
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you all. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 08/04/19 at 04:24
From: AZC(SEL) Cory Thomas Lake
Duty Stations: VFA-115
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 04:02
From: YNC(Sel) BARBARA LEE
Duty Stations: TACRON 11 DETACHMENT 3
Comments: Good morning, It is an honor being selected for Chief. It was one of the greatest moment of my naval career. v/r YNC(Sel) Lee, Barbara
Date: 08/04/19 at 03:52
From: AEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Collin B. Peskett
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD 4
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors through out the years to help get me to this point in my career. It has only just begun... HOOYAH !
Date: 08/04/19 at 03:20
From: CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Phillip Salazar
Duty Stations: NAS SIGONELLA, PUBLIC WORKS DETACHMENT
Comments: To all who have invested countless years of time invested unto me. While not always appreciated at the time, I've come to understand the lessons that you have shared with me and look forward to passing that knowledge to others. Thank you all. CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) PHILLIP SALAZAR
Date: 08/04/19 at 03:07
From: ITC(Sel) Zachary James
Duty Stations: NAVCOMTELSTA SICILY IT, CVN 74 USS JOHN C STENNIS, CTF 72.
Comments: I am humbled to be selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer and I thank every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief, active or retired, who advised, led, supported and encouraged me to be better. I hope that I represent my Command, my family, my mentors, our Navy and myself honorably during this Season. Thank you to the Goat Locker for providing this well of knowledge to all of us.
Date: 08/04/19 at 02:50
From: EMC (SW/AW) (SEL) William Gaillard
Duty Stations: USS Bainbridge
Comments: Thank you to all Chiefs for setting the example and leading the way!
Date: 08/04/19 at 01:57
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Michael Longoria
Duty Stations: FFG-49, ECRC San Diego, TPU, LHD-4
Comments: Thank you to all the chiefs who has helped me along the way and I want to especially thank my wife who has been my rock.
Date: 08/04/19 at 01:54
From: AOC (AW/SW) (SEL) LIEZL G. FISCO
Duty Stations: USS KIDD (DDG 100), USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), CNATTU NORTH ISLAND, RTC GREAT LAKES, USS BOXER (LHD 4)
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my junior Sailors, fellow First Classes and Senior leadership, most especially at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes who has helped me out along the way. Thank you for believing in my leadership. Thank you ICCS Douglas, ADCS Benitez, Master Chief Hopper, AOCS (ret) Duncan, AOCS Evans and all my AO family.
Date: 08/04/19 at 01:31
From: CTRC(SEL) Arlene Surun
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD 4)
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors, Chiefs, peers and shipmates that have helped me reach this tremendous accolade. I am beyond grateful for my selection.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:59
From: AWSC(SEL) Mathew Smith
Duty Stations: HSC-12
Comments: I would just like to thank you to all my Leaders and Junior Sailors who made this possible. I would not be here without your support and hard work.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:52
From: AWSC(NAC/AW/SW)(SEL) Kristofer Bonar
Duty Stations: HSC-12
Comments: Thank you to all of the sailors that I have worked with and for! There is no way that I would be where I am without you. To my Mentors: Thank you for guiding me and molding me into what I am today. I look forward to learning more and more each day.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:50
From: SHC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Randy L. Congrove Jr
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who's helped me along the way. Big thanks to my wife for being there since day 1.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:49
From: MAC(SEL) Sarah Jackson
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD-4)
Comments: Thank you to my family for always sticking by me and encouraging me. I am truly grateful to all the great Chiefs I've had throughout my career especially MACS Samantha Anderson and MACS Bryan Taylor.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:40
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Jamane Coleman
Duty Stations: PCU Tripoli LHA 7
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:27
From: CTNC(SEL) Jewanta Clayborne
Duty Stations: Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command
Comments: Thank you to the following Chief Petty Officers for helping me get to this point: ABFC(ret) Johnny Ray Clayborne, ITCM Darcella CooperSanders, ITCS Bobbie Brinkley, ITC Tatiana Penigar, and CTNC John Bolton. In addition, I would like to thank all of the Sailors that have helped me to become the Sailor I am today, I would not be here without all of you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:22
From: CTTC(SW/IW)(SEL) James Holm
Duty Stations: USS Gonzalez
Comments: I would like to thank CTTCS Wishaw, CTTCS Burke, CTTC Rawls, CTTCS Cannon, ITC Hamel (RIP), BMCS Cheeseboro, BMC Lovelady, CTRCM Majeas, CTTC Mouton and so many others who have mentored me along the way.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:21
From: STGC(SW/IUSS) (Sel) Robert Smith
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: I'd like to thank all the Chiefs from over the years who never lost faith in me and always pushed me to try harder and be a better sailor, wouldn't be here without you.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:19
From: LSC(SEL) John Martin
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk, USS Frank Cable, FRC SW, USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Essex, CNATTU and COMPHIBRON FIVE
Comments: I want to take this moment and thank my wife, my 2 kids and mentors. Without them I wouldn't be where I am now and for that I'm sincerely honored and humbled.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:19
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Frederick Marcaida
Duty Stations: NCTAMS PAC, USS AMERICA (LHA 6)(PRECOM), DISA PAC, USS COWPENS (CG 63), USS DULUTH (LPD 6) (DECOM)
Comments: Congratulations to all the Selectees! I am very humbled and honered to be Selected and getting ready to join the Mess. I like to thank everyone who I have met and learned from since I started this long journey.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:18
From: CTTC(IW/EXW/SW/NAO) (SEL) Stefan Dircks
Duty Stations: USS BOXER
Comments: Proud to be here. Could not have done this without my family and junior Sailors.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:08
From: AEC(SEL) Brett Lee Pierson
Duty Stations: CVN-76
Comments: I want to personally thank all of those that have directly contributed to my success in the United States Navy and to those who have gone before me. My father ADC Stephen Pierson (RET), my Step Father OSC Gene Dettore (RET) and my Wife April, who will always be my true Anchor. Without their Love, Support and Sacrifices, I would not be who I am today.
Date: 08/04/19 at 00:00
From: LSC(SEL) Heather Hankins
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD 4)
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Sailors that have helped me to get to this point, both junior and senior. I have learned so much over the years from everyone that I have encountered and I know without a doubt I would not be here without all of the assistance I received along the way. A special thanks to LSC Jaron Rice and LSC Jill Monaghan, both of whom have offered me so much sound advice over the years and pushed me to be the best possibly candidate for this selection.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:49
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) William Morris
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: I would like to thank all of you for welcoming me into the Mess as well as into a great family of heritage and tradition throughout the entire nation that has given myself and my family the freedom that has changed the world to what it is now. I will continue to keep this country free and operationally prepared for all situations to the best of my ability and train my reliefs to do the same. Thank you all once again.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:45
From: CTRC (IW) (SEL) Jason Lee Gattas
Duty Stations: NIOC Hawaii
Comments: It is an honor and a privilege to be at this point. To be a Chief selectee. I am most grateful to all the Chiefs who have mentored me throughout the years. I will never forget the lessons I've learned from them to be a better leader and prepare me to be a Chief. One of my first Chiefs, AGC Glenn Newton (Retired), was a great person who told me to keep doing my best even when I am knocked down. To get back up no matter what. I believe the principles that He and all the Chiefs that have mentored me have laid the foundation for me to build my success as a future Chief. I look forward to seeing them all one day and have them say well done, you have successfully accomplished the mission.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:44
From: AMC(SEL) Dennis Lafferty
Duty Stations: HSC-12 / Atsugi, Japan
Comments: Thanks for everyone who helped to get me here. Look forward to the challenges ahead.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:39
From: STGC(SW/AW) (SEL) James Killian
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan
Comments: I want to thank all who have supported me and made me the Sailor that I am today.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:34
From: GMC (SEL) Steven Erik Hernandez
Duty Stations: USS Cole (DDG67), CENSECFOR LS GP, CRG-2 DETBAH, COMPACFLT MOC DET 303
Comments: I want to thank my family, friends, current and former chiefs for helping me reach this point. I'm looking forward to the new challenges that awaits me.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:29
From: STGC(SW)(Sel) Laura Yocum
Duty Stations: USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) ASW Detachment, USS Freedom (LCS-1) ASW Detachment, USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) ASW Detachment, USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54)
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has mentored me and guided me through to this point and beyond. Thank you STGC(SW/AW) Nich Hixenbaugh for holding me accountable for myself and others everyday. Thank you FCC(SW) Michael Chandler for your insightful mentorship and dedication to my growth as a person and sailor. Thank you HMC(SW/SCW) Tina Demos for taking me under your wing imparting lasting wisdom and believing in me. Thank you LSCS(SW/AW) Frances Estrada for giving me the chance to lead and grow from my failures and successes. Thank you CMDCS Benavidez for showing me a version of leadership I hope to one day be able to live up to. I owe a debt of gratitude to so many more people than I can say. I am humbled and honored beyond belief.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:29
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jeshaun K Kau
Duty Stations: 2nd Marine Division
Comments: I want to thank all the Genuine's I have had the privilege to serve under for the guidance and discipline they have given me in my career. Navigating me on the correct path when I began to stray. The blunt honesty when I needed to here it. Telling me what I needed to hear and not what I wanted to here. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:29
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Daniel Greer
Duty Stations: 4TH RECON BN/METC/4TH MAR REG/NH BREMERTON
Comments: Thank you to all of the Sailors and Marines who have aided in filling my leadership toolbox. Some have taught me how not to treat my Sailors, and others emulated the type of leader I want to be. There are two Chief's I want to publically thank on here: The first is HMC Batac. Thank you for having my back and showing me what the weight of anchors could accomplish. The second is HMC Ziehr. Thank you for watching over my family while I was deployed to Afghanistan. PS: HMC Pica, can we be drinking buddies again?
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:09
From: ITC (IW/EXW) (SEL) Christopher Butler
Duty Stations: JICCENT 0740, CNFK DET C, JEWC
Comments: I am grateful for those who have had the patience to lead me and those who have let me lead them.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:03
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Ryan Lowe
Duty Stations: ACB 1
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that helped guide my career to this amazing achievement. Without your mentorship, guidance, and leadership this would not have been possible.
Date: 08/03/19 at 23:01
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Paul K. Nieves Morales
Duty Stations: USS BOXER (LHD 4)
Comments: Words can not describe how much I am thankful for being selected. I could not have accomplished this life goal without the continuous support of my wife, family, friends and Navy family. I would like to thank all those who have mentored me and guided me to this point. Thank you NMTSC Chief's Mess, 1st MarDiv Chief's Mess, and USS BOXER Chief's Mess!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:53
From: OSC (SEL) (SW/AW) Aaron Holguin
Duty Stations: USS Boxer (LHD-4); CSCSU DET GL-OS "A" School; USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Comments: Thank you to all of the Sailors past and present that taught me how to be a better Sailor, Person and Mentor. I am forever grateful to each and every one.
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:51
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Zackery Douglas
Duty Stations: MTOC 11, NRD Michigan, USS Rentz, USS Benfold, USS Tarawa
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as CPO. I would like to thank my family first and foremost!! I would also like to thank all of the leaders both past and present that have helped me get to this point in my career.
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:45
From: HMC(EXW/FMF)(SEL) Jerome Christopher Ramsey
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Comments: I am thankful to be given a chance to change lives like those Chiefs I’ve had that changed mine. Thank you deeply for the opportunity!
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:41
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Emily Elizabeth Patch
Duty Stations: ATRC Dahlgren, USS Leyte Gulf
Comments: So many people have contributed to this moment in my life and when I look back on my career I can see the ripples. I feel like I have a wealth of knowledge built up to thank hundreds of Sailors, Chiefs, & Officers for, and yet there is always more to learn. Truly and sincerely, Thank You. Thank you to the Navy Chiefs who never gave up on me. Thank you for telling me I was wrong. Thank you for telling me I was right. Thank you for the trust and the forceful backup. Thank you to the Navy Chiefs who spent the time sharing their wisdom and tribulations with me. Thank you for letting me fall on my face. Thank you for picking me back up. I feel so lucky to be where I am right now. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I will show you I belong here. I wish I could put in to words how much it means to me. Selected and Proud.
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:19
From: ISC (IW/SW) (SEL) Justin Meisner
Duty Stations: USS TAR, USS BHR, DIA, USS AMA, IWTC SD
Comments: “The best of people is the one who humbles himself the more his rank increases.” - Unknown
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:11
From: MNC (Sel) Carlos Hernandez
Duty Stations: NOSC San Antonio
Comments: I want to thank Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have lent their patience and guidance so that I may reach this milestone. I am eternally grateful.
Date: 08/03/19 at 22:10
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Robert Mackey
Duty Stations: NHCNE Groton 2004-2006, 2d Medical Bn 2006-2009, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune 2009-2012, 2d Marine Division 2012-2015, NRD Houston 2015-2019, CG II MEF (current)
Comments: Thank you to all who have taught me, mentored me, humbled me, held me accountable, pushed me,supported me and got me to this point. A very special thank you to my wife, Erica, and my daughters Zoe and Lily for everything! I love you!
Date: 08/03/19 at 21:43
From: BMC(SW/SS)(Sel) Jeremy S. Thompson
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN, USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7), NAVSUBSUPFAC NLON, USS BUFFALO (SSN-715), NMCB-24, USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN-690)
Comments: This has been a long journey and I have had amazing mentors along the way! STS1 Dave Carlson, STSC Frank Zappala, MMCM Manny Meneses, TMCS Tom Wright, BMCS Brandon "BB" Bonin, BMCM Garrett Miller, MMC "CJ" Kohlhofer, MMC "Buck" Sheetz, STSC Joel Graves, STSCS Robert Grismer, TMC Damon Brecheen, TMC "Corky" Wagner, BOSN Devon Seitz, BOSN Washington, CDR Brian King, ENC Heard, FCCS Tony Gatehouse, TMC Chris Stevens, and the late STSCS Craig Stoner. I am blessed beyond measure! I believe have great potential to be accepted to the Mess and will try my damnedest!! There is nothing I view with more honor than a Navy CHIEF!
Date: 08/03/19 at 21:38
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Anna Ribot
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, 2D Medical Battalion Camp Lejeune. Naval Branch Health Clinic Lakehurst New Jersey, 3D Medical Battalion Okinawa Japan, Naval Hospital Jacksonville Florida, NSHS Portsmouth, NSHS San Diego, Naval Medical Center Por
Comments: I want to thank all my past and present leaders and mentors who showed me the way. Thank you for guiding me to the path of success. I look forward to the challenges I will face and the opportunity to serve with so many great leaders and share with our Sailors on how I made it to this point in my career and guide/mentor them so they to can reach their goals. I am blessed to have been selected and truly am excited for the next step.
Date: 08/03/19 at 21:37
From: NDC (SEL) Nikolas Rasmussen
Duty Stations: NSWC Panama City, PSNS IMF Det EVERETT, MDSU 1, NDSTC
Comments: Thank you to the senior personnel who mentored me and allowed me to lead, and to my peers and junior personnel who trusted me enough to follow.
Date: 08/03/19 at 21:25
From: FCAC (Sel) Joshua Morgan
Duty Stations: USS Toledo (SSN-769) USS O'Kane (DDG-77) USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) NSWC PHD DET White Sands USAAMDS Romania USAAMDS Poland
Comments: Thank you to all those have earned the privilege of being a Chief before me! Thank you to those in the Mess who have mentored me and driven me to be the person I am today. Thank you to all the junior Sailor's I have led and worked with for the privilege. And thank you to my family, who has always supported me!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:59
From: ETC (SEL) CARRIE JACKSON
Duty Stations: NBVC
Comments: There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for the support up and down the chain of command I've received to get me here! I've had wonderful Chiefs along the way, very blessed.
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:54
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Justin R. Stewart
Duty Stations: USS North Dakota (SSN 784)
Comments: I would like to thank all of the men and women who have helped me reach the achievement of being chosen as a Chief Selectee. Specifically, I would like to thank MMNC Joey Ceferatti and HMC Ralf Lange for volunteering to be by sponsors during the Chief Season. Thank you for your patience and support.
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:43
From: YNC(SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Caaleb Johnsonburroughs
Duty Stations: USS DEWEY (DDG 105)
Comments: Truly proud to be here and have the honor to wear the anchors!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:30
From: BMC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Christopher Dew
Duty Stations: USS Vicksburg (CG 69), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett, USS Boxer (LHD 4)
Comments: I am truly honored, humbled, and blessed to have the opportunity to sign the Deck Log. I want to thank everyone who has help get me to this point. Special thanks and appreciation to CMDCM Zakimi, BMC Otto, and the entire PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett Chief's Mess. I wouldn't have been selected if it wasn't for your guidance and mentorship!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:27
From: MUC(SW/SG/IW/AW) (SEL) STEPHEN HUX
Duty Stations: SEVENTH FLEET BAND, PACIFIC FLEET BAND, NAVY BAND NEW ORLEANS, USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) BLUE
Comments: I am extremely grateful to my family, leaders, and mentors for investing in me. I will strive to earn anchors, everyday. Thank you!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:21
From: ABHC(SEL) Gregory Lawrence Scott Jr.
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4
Comments: I personally would like to thank Master Chief Petty Officer Michael German and Senior Chief Petty Officer Charles Ellis for pushing me to be better myself all the time. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:16
From: GMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Joshua M. Samudio-Hillis
Duty Stations: Aegis Ashore Poland, Coastal Riverine Group 2 TEU, NSW Logsu-3, Riverine Squadron 3, USS Ramage DDG-61
Comments: I am truly humbled to be selected for Chief Petty Officer this year. I wouldn't be here without the guidance and wisdom of those that have lead me and mentored me into the Chief I hope to become! From my first command to now. I will never forget the ones that molded me to who i am and I for sure will NEVER FORGET where I came from. Thank you!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:08
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Timothy Busche
Duty Stations: NIOC HAWAII DIRSUP SURFACE
Comments: I am extremely humbled by the opportunity afforded me by those who helped me get to where I am today. The Chiefs who I worked for gave me countless lessons and I look forward to the continued mentorship and camaraderie within the Mess.
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:05
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Anthony Fischer
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN/USS MILIUS/USS VANDEGRIFT
Comments: I would like to take the time to thank OSC Capell, OSC Hunter, OSC Zavala, OSC Hodgson, OSCS Maclin and so many others. Including any E-6 and below that I have ever served with. Without those sailors my selection would not have been possible!
Date: 08/03/19 at 20:00
From: BMC (Sel) Kelly Lynn Pfaus
Duty Stations: USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I also would like to thank my past and present junior Sailors. Without you all I wouldn't be were I am today. All my mentors that have paved my way and guided me in the right direction. Without you all I wouldn't be in the navy to see this day come true. Lastly, my beloved family, you all give me the strength to continue fighting. No words can explain how much you all mean to me. This is by far the best day and year of my life.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:52
From: CEC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Aaron Hutnick
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NSWDG
Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs that have gone before me, led me, mentored me to be the Sailor and Select that I am today.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:49
From: ETC (Sel) David Finnegan
Duty Stations: CSCS UNIT DAM NECK
Comments: I would like to thank all those who have provided me guidance and training, and those who had the patience to foster my growth so far.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:47
From: MNC(SW) (SEL) Terri L. Lile
Duty Stations: NAS SIGONELLA, USS CORMORANT, MOMAU 15, MOMAU One, PRT AFGHANISTAN, MCMRON FIVE, USS INDEPENDENCE, MWTC
Comments: I want to thank so many people but I especially want to say thank you to my husband Scott Lile Retired EMC(SW/SS). I would like to thank MNCM(SW) Greg Hartman, his wife Shanna and their wonderful family. I would like to thank MNCS(SW) Derek Geary for pointing out some very import information I need. Last but not least thank you to all my previous Chiefs, you all taught me in your own way on how to be and not to be as a Chief.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:45
From: ITC(Sel) Tiara Flores
Duty Stations: SMWDC HQ
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be selected for Chief. I want to thank everyone that a hand in making me who I am today. May I never forget what it took to get here and remember to savior the journey to the HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:44
From: CMC(EXW/SCW/FPF)(SEL) David Tacey
Duty Stations: CNSWDG
Comments: I would like to thank everyone in my career that helpedme get to this point. I would especially like to thank CMC Hall, EOC Edwards, EQCM Laurie, EQCM Tennyson, EQCM Hollister, CMCS Leith, and EQCM Cape. There are so many more that have helped mentor me through my entire career. I will never forget the lessons all of you have taught me.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:29
From: STGC(Sel) Anthony Brown
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: Thank you everyone that I have ever served with I wouldn’t be here today without all of you! I’m proud to serve in the Worlds Finest NAVY and serve with all of you!!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:24
From: STGC(Sel) Jason A. Town
Duty Stations: USS Fort Worth (LCS-3)
Comments: To all the Chief's who have helped me on this path; I am humbled. Thank you for your care and guidance. With your help I strive to become a valued member of the Mess.
Date: 08/03/19 at 19:22
From: AWOC(Sel) Deangelo Maddox
Duty Stations: CPRW-5; CTF-57; VP-45; VP-30, VP-10; CPRW-11
Comments: I would not be here if not for my junior Sailors and all their hard work and the faith and trust my seniors placed within me to guide them. I can't thank them enough.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:53
From: MNC(SW)(SEL) Jonathan Wampler
Duty Stations: COMOMAG, USS WARRIOR, USS GUARDIAN
Comments: I’d like to thank all the Chief’s who have helped and provided me with guidance throughout my career so far!
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:50
From: MNC(SW) (Sel) Christopher GonzalesBouton
Duty Stations: SMWDC Point Loma
Comments: I would like to thank everyone from reserve, active, retired and civilian who has helped me along this point in my Navy career. I would like to especially thank all my junior personnel who have supported me. I would like to thank the Chief’s mess for all the wisdom and knowledge they have bestowed upon me. Last but not least I would like to thank my Father, who was the igniter to get me to join and helped push me along!
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:50
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Michael DeLutri
Duty Stations: ATGMIDPAC, USS HOPPER, NIOC MD, CTF 76, USS BLUE RIDGE
Comments: I am very honored to be selected. I couldn't have without the support from the mess, family, and friends. Looking forward for the next chapter in my life.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:45
From: ETC(SW/AW/IW) (Sel) Amanda L. Keturi
Duty Stations: NCTS HR, CVN-71, CVN-73, FLEASWTRACEN SD
Comments: The amount of support I have received in my career is overwhelming and would take up a much bigger space to accommodate, but I have to extend an extra thank you for a couple Chiefs who always made time to help make me better: ETCS John Whitehead, ETC Jeff Koenig, ICC Keisha Moye, ICCS William Massey, ETCM Michael Harness, FCC Terence Mcniff and ETC Jeremy Neff. I deeply appreciate you and your role in my journey!
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:44
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Larry Whitehead
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Chiefs that I served with aboard the USS Carr, USS Lake Champlain and my current command, FLEASWTRACEN. Thank you for time and effort you dedicated to my personal and professional development.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:41
From: OSC(Sel) Timothy Green
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN SAN DIEGO
Comments: I want to thank all My senior and junior sailors for all the support and motivation over the years to keep Me motivated and pushing for this great accomplishment.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:40
From: NDC(DSW/EXW)(SEL) Melissa Nguyen-Alarcon
Duty Stations: MDSU-1, SDVT-1, PHNSY & IMF, NDSTC
Comments: Thank you to everyone that has helped and supported me along the way. From the most junior sailor to the most senior leader I have learned something from each and every one of you. Additionally, thank you to all those to have helped paved the way for the next generation.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:37
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Ramon Sequeira
Duty Stations: USS Benfold DDG-87, USS John L. Hall FFG-32, SERMC, USS Germantown LSD-42, USS Mason DDG-87
Comments: I want to thank my Wife and my kids for always supporting me and to all my Senior and junior personnel that helped me get to this point.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:37
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Daniel Joseph Lopez Jr
Duty Stations: USS RODNEY M. DAVIS, USS PORTER
Comments: Thank you to GMCS Mcdonell, FCC Salud, FCC McCloskey, CWO2 Sarmiento, LTJG Martinez.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:28
From: CSC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Darwin Turaray
Duty Stations: COMDESRON 23
Comments: Thank you for all my Mentors especially the Junior Sailors I worked with and allowed me to lead and train them.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:24
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Chris Firkins
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: Would like to thank all Chief’s I have learned from and will learn from..
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:20
From: FCAC(Sel) Marc Scott
Duty Stations: USS Lake Erie CG-70, USS Paul Hamilton DDG-60, CSCS Det Mayport, USS Gridley
Comments: I would not be here if not for numerous Chiefs that kept pushing me. I can not thank all of you enough! I hope to do for others, what you did for me. HOOYA!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:19
From: MNC(Sel) Justin Taylor
Duty Stations: COMCMDIV 31
Comments: I owe everything to my family, coworkers and CPO mess from my past two commands for all the support and helping me push through the hard time and enjoy the good times.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:17
From: BMC (SW) (Sel) Anthony Johnson
Duty Stations: San Diego Training Support Center
Comments: I would like to thank all of my junior Sailors past and present. All of my mentors who have guided me to this point. I am forever grateful. Thank you. I looking forward to joining the Chief's mess of the world's Finest Navy.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:15
From: NCC(SS) (SEL) Daniel Smith
Duty Stations: USS Minneapolis-St Paul (SSN 708), United States Naval Academy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NRD Phoenix, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NRD Jacksonville
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that played a role in helping shape and mold me to get me where I am today. Also, all of the Sailors that worked under me all of these years, if it wasn’t for their hard work, I could not have gotten here today. A very special shout out to MMNC Samuelson, STSC Serra, and Callis Sidbury (CPO ret), if not for their hard work and dedication to me, I never would have gotten to this path in my life. Another special thanks to NCC Whobrey, NCC Calderon, and NCC Munoz for all of those small talks that went a long way. To everyone that believed in me, pushed me, and kept me motivated, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:11
From: CSC(SEL) Ronnell D Mark
Duty Stations: USS MASON DDG87, USS COMSTOCK LSD45, MCM CREW CONFLICT,USS NORMANDY CG60,USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN75, USS TORTUGA LSD46
Comments: I want to thank all the mentorship who guided me and helped me along the way
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:08
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Willie Santoyo
Duty Stations: USS Decatur (DDG73), FACSFACSD, USS John S. McCain (DDG56),USS Montgomery (LCS8)
Comments: Thank you to all the people I have worked for and along side who helped me get to this point. This is my greatest achievement!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 18:01
From: DCC (SEL) BRANDON SCOTT GOINS
Duty Stations: USS TORTUGA; USS CHIEF; NASC; USS IWO JIMA
Comments: I WANT TO THANK GOD AND MY LOVING FAMILY FIRST AND FOREMOST. WITHOUT THEIR LOVE AND SUPPORT, I WOULD NOT BE WHERE I AM AT IN THIS POINT IN MY NAVAL CAREER, NOR MY PERSONAL LIFE. I HAVE HAD MANY INFLUENCES, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE; MANY FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, ACQUAINTANCES, CHIEFS, OFFICERS AND JUNIOR SAILORS ALIKE. FROM EACH ONE OF THEM, I HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING ABOUT MYSELF AND EITHER CORRECTED OR STAYED ON CHARTED COURSE. I AM HUMBLED AND ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THOSE WHOM I HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH. TO THE CHIEF’S MESS, I THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME YOU WILL SPEND AND WILL TO MOLD EACH AND EVERY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SELECTEE. THANK YOU. DCC (SEL) BRANDON SCOTT GOINS
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:57
From: ICC (SEL) Samuel D Barlow
Duty Stations: COMCMRON THREE
Comments: I would like to thank ETCS Terry, FCACM Wilson, ENCM Zantow, EMCS Suniega, ICCS (ret) Houston and ITCM Bartholmew. You all have had a serious impact on the sailor I am today and have no doubt with out your leadership I would not have reached this milestone as a sailor. I am deeply greatful for the advice, mentorship and counseling that you have given me.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:55
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Joshua D. Croxton
Duty Stations: 2d Marine Logistics Group
Comments: I Thank my Navy and Marine Corps leadership and the Marines and Sailors I have had the pleasure to serve with, both past and present, for their resiliency and dedication in helping me to this point. I also would like to thank my friends and family who have endured just as many hardships as I, yet still took care of me through my own. I appreciate you all! THANK YOU!
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:54
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Aaron Z Roof
Duty Stations: VFA-125/VFA-115
Comments: A special thank you to those above and below that pushed me to this point in my career. I could not have done it without each and everyone of you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:53
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Jordan K. Grassmann
Duty Stations: VMTT Det 204, HSC-14, HSC-25, HSL-37
Comments: I am thankful for all of the men and women of the USN I have had the pleasure of working for and working with! Thank you for the wisdom and guidance over the years!
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:52
From: OSC(Sel) Courtney Velazquez
Duty Stations: Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center San Diego
Comments: Air Intercept Controller Supervisor (AICS) Instructor Level 5 TOPGUN WTI
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:47
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Jeremy T Finfrock
Duty Stations: FLEASWTRACEN, USS PORTER, USS JOHN S MCCAIN, NRD SAN DIEGO, USS BENFOLD
Comments: There are many people to thank for the mentoring and leadership skills they have taught me over the years. I am humbled to be chosen as a Chief Selectee.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:46
From: HMC (SEL) Adam S Martin
Duty Stations: 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division; EODTEU2; 3d Medical Battalion; NACC New Orleans
Comments: I want to thank the entire mess for continuing to guide, mentor, and shape the fleet. Because of the time you, and your brothers and sisters have devoted to us. I personally would have never been able to get where I am today without this mess, the Sailors I was appointed to lead believing in me and choosing to follow and the support of my wonderful family. Which I hope in the coming weeks becomes much larger. A special thank you to HMC Scott Wilson(Ret) HMC Scott Lenon HMC Micheal Wachter PRC Donavan Davis HMCS Arne Marin HMCS Mark Kane(Ret) HMCS Jim Hill HMCS Fernando Gonzalez CMDCM Donald Schrader Each of you have made me into the Sailor I am today. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for your mentorship and direction you have graciously provided to me.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:44
From: AGC (IW/EXW) (SEL) Michael Latin
Duty Stations: FST
Comments: Thank you to my family, my mentors and my Sailors who got me to this point.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:44
From: STGC(Sel) Samuel Williams
Duty Stations: USS Carney, FLEASWTRSCEN FMS
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders that helped me get here.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:44
From: NDC(Sel) David Morrell
Duty Stations: MDSU 2, SWRMC, NEDU, 2D Recon
Comments: Special thanks to all of my peers junior and senior. I could not have done it without you as a whole coming together and molding me in to the sailor I am today.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:42
From: HMC(Sel) Jean Atencio
Duty Stations: 2d Marine Division
Comments: I would like to thank all of the leaders and mentors that have helped shape me into who I am. Without their guidance and support, I wouldn’t be where I am today. To my wife, thank you for all the support and sacrifices you made for me and my career. Lastly and most importantly, thank you to every junior Sailor that I had the privilege to lead.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:39
From: CSC(SEL) Maurice Gaskin
Duty Stations: USS TORTUGA LSD 46
Comments: I would like to thank CSCS Jojo Caballero, CSC Devin Aikens, CSCS Carlos Richardson,CW03 (ret) Bernice Williamson, CSCS Paja, SAN JAC Sailors , family and friends support. Oceana sailors I appreciate all the great mentors I have civilian and active.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:37
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Aaron Pulvino
Duty Stations: Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach
Comments: Thank you to everyone I have served with. I learned a lot from each and every one of you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:37
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) David Cumbo
Duty Stations: VMMT-204 / HSC-4 / VFA-102 / VQ-4 / VFA-31
Comments: I want to thank all of my mentors who have guided me along the way.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:31
From: HMC (SEL) (FMF) Regina Thomas
Duty Stations: 2d Dental Battalion
Comments: I would first like to start by saying thank you to all of my mentors, junior sailors, and family for helping me to get to where I have come. I know that I did not get here on my own and without the mentorship and hardships I’ve experienced along the way I would not be the leader I am today. I am beyond words and humbled to have been selected to be part of the Chiefs mess! And to those who sat the board THANK YOU for trusting me to step up into a bigger role and lead in the Navy! I’m looking forward to my season and all the knowledge I’m going to gain along the way. I know from this point on I will always have a sister or brother to call on!
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:25
From: HMC(SEL) William Harris
Duty Stations: Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune
Comments: Its been a long road. Thank you to everyone who has given me advice and has helped me along the way.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:25
From: HMC (SEL) Viviana Garcia
Duty Stations: 2D Medical Battalion
Comments: Is a great honor to be able to sign in this log!
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:22
From: ENC (SW) (SEL) Robin Lee John Mosley
Duty Stations: USS TORTUGA
Comments: I would like to personally thank CMDCM Westmoreland for the mentorship from fireman through FCPO. At shore duty I had ENCS Greenwood who really took the mentoring and training above and beyond and kept pushing me to succeed. My current duty station USS TORTUGA has provided me the opportunity to succeed by always setting me up for success. All the people I served with who have always helped me along the way who pushed me and made me successful.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:21
From: MAC (Sel) John Lewis
Duty Stations: Hawaii, Millington, Kuwait, Cuba, Tinker, Bahrain and Camp Lejeune
Comments: Proud to be joining the mess after 17 years.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:20
From: HMC(FMF/SCW/EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Brenton Royal
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Centet Camp Lejuene
Comments: Thank you to every Sailor both junior and senior that led me here.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:18
From: HMC (FMF/SW) (SEL) Marques Coleman
Duty Stations: 2D MLG/8TH Engineer Support Battalion, NOSC Pensacola, Naval Hospital Pensacola Detachment "H", Naval Branch Health Clinic Pensacola, USS Shreveport LPD-12, Branch Dental Clinic Mayport,FL
Comments: I am absolutely humbled to be selected to join the largest fraternity in the world. It has been a career-long goal to become a Chief and it has finally come true. I would like to thank my mentor HMCS Terry Day for all the mentorship and guidance you gave me the moment I stepped aboard USS Shreveport I am forever grateful. Also, thank you to all of the Sailors I have had to opportunity and privilege to lead. This achievement was completely impossible without the hard work that you guys put in day in and day out.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:15
From: HMC (FMF/SW/AW) (SEL) Joshua A Francis
Duty Stations: 2d MARDIV/NHC Quantico/ NH Sigonella
Comments: Our junior Sailors got me here my mentors lead me. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:09
From: OSC(SEL) Derek Butti
Duty Stations: USS GRIDLEY DDG-110, CSCS DET SAN DIEGO, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN DG-57
Comments: Im extremely thankful the Chiefs that helped me along the way. I wouldn't be here with their guidance and mentorship. Thank You: CWO2 Crawford, OSCS(RET) Whitfield, OSCS(RET) Trimble, OSCS(RET) Curry, OSCS Mabry , OSC Strubble, OSC Cajudo, OSC Dunbar and OSC Hammer.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:06
From: HMC(SEL) Anthony Edwards
Duty Stations: 2d FSSG, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, CG II MEF, FMTB-E, 2d MLG, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, 2d Marine Division
Comments: I am so humbled to have been selected for Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to everyone who has led, guided, and mentored me throughout my journey over the past 19 years. The people I cannot thank the most are all my junior Sailors who believed in me enough and trust in me to lead them.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:05
From: ABFC (AW/SW)(SEL) Jeremy H Clautice
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6), USS ESSEX (LHD2), NASC Pensacola, USS IWO JIMA(LHD7)
Comments: Congratulations to all selectees! Thank you to ALL who served before and paved the way! Thank you to the Sailors who carried me throughout the years and the mentors who were there for me and my family.
Date: 08/03/19 at 17:01
From: ITC(Sel) Eric McDaniels
Duty Stations: CCSG-7, NCTS Bahrain, DISA HQ, USS Pearl Harbor(LSD-52)
Comments: I am very grateful for this opportunity and thankful for everyone who has helped me become who I am today. Special thanks to my wife Samantha, CTMCS Jermell Charles, ITC(ret) Greg Butler, LCDR(ret) John Wilhelm and ITC Phil Stanza.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:25
From: AMC(SEL) MAXWELL ALIMO
Duty Stations: VFA-102
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:25
From: AMC(SEL) DANIEL MALONE
Duty Stations: VFA-102
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:24
From: AOC(SEL) KEATON SMITH
Duty Stations: VFA-102
Comments: I seriously want to thank all those who have paved the way for me. Their leadership and mentorship have gotten me to this point. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:23
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Jason Rockney
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, USS KEARSARGE, NIOC San Diego, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: I would like to thank my junior sailors, Chief's mess, and my family.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:21
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Nathaniel M. Pennywell
Duty Stations: PCU Tripoli (LHA-7)
Comments: Previous Duty Stations: NRD Atlanta 2014-2017 USS Dewert (FFG 45) 2009-2014
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:19
From: NCC(SEL) CHRISTOPHER CLINTON
Duty Stations: VFA-102; FRCW DET FALLON, MALS-24; FRCSW
Comments: I want to thank all who have paved the way for us to get to where we are today. Without their "genuine" leadership and mentorship, I would not have accomplished this much. THANK YOU.
Date: 08/03/19 at 16:01
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(Sel) Dino Pebenito
Duty Stations: USS PEARL HARBOR(LSD 52), EODESUTWO, MCAST, MCAS, USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47)(DECOM)
Comments: First of all, I want to thank the Board who selected to take this position. Second, the following Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who made impact to my career and got me where I’m at now. BMCS Eden, a truly good mentor to me, he guided me, directed me and motivated me . BMCS Palmer, outstanding Senior Chief, a person, and a mentor. He taught me how to prioritize things, how to handle stressful moments, and truly can’t thank you enough all the good things you taught me. You helped me when my problems arise and you know exactly when something is wrong with me. You made solutions to everything. You made me tough and resilience to tiredness. And last, my current mentor. MMC Robinson. Even though we have not shared things and get a chance to sit down and talk, those mini conversations kept me motivated during hard times. I thank you for keeping on check. There’s many more people who made an impact and go me where I’m at now. But the names above are the ones that really made me.
Date: 08/03/19 at 15:39
From: HMC(SEL) Adam S Martin
Duty Stations: 2d Marine Division
Comments: I want to thank the entire mess for continuing to guide, mentor, and shape the fleet. Because of the time you, and your brothers and sisters have devoted to us. I personally would have never been able to get where I am today without this mess, the Sailors I was appointed to lead believing in me and choosing to follow and the support of my wonderful family. Which I hope in the coming weeks become much larger. I truly thank you all.
Date: 08/03/19 at 15:25
From: ITC (IW/SW)(SEL) Kareemah Wingard
Duty Stations: PCU DDG-121, 2NSB, COMUSNAVCENT, DDG-108, NCTS SICILY and NCTL
Comments: I am so grateful to have been selected to join the CPO Mess. I appreciate all of my leaders, who helped get me to this point. Thank you!
Date: 08/03/19 at 15:21
From: EMC(SEL) Scott Grant
Duty Stations: USS John P. Murtha
Comments: Thank you to all the people I have worked for and along side who helped me get to this point. This is my greatest achievement!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:54
From: CTRC (Sel) Matthew W Fager
Duty Stations: NEIC, COMUSNAVCENT, NCWDG, NIOC HI
Comments: To all the Chief's who have helped me on this path; I am humbled. Thank you for your care and guidance. With your help I strive to become a valued member of the Mess.
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:38
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Socorro S. Trujillo
Duty Stations: USS Leyte Gulf (DDG 51), HSC-2, US AAMDS RO, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to everyone that has made an impact in my career, I only hope that I am able to influence others in the same manner in which my leadership and peers have influenced me throughout my naval service. My career success would not be possible without the support of my family, friends, and mentors. A special thank you to my Life partner Matt and our daughter Eva. Thank you Rear Admiral Eugene Black, CMDC (Retired) Donald M. Cooper , LCDR (Retired) Harold Viado, for an amazing first tour on the USS Leyte Gulf that command was truly ‘lighting in a bottle’. Thank you to OSCS Kenyatta Cooper who mentored me while onboard and encouraged early on… and talked me out of routing an early out chit in 2011. Thank you LCDR Blankenship for your mentorship since 2011 to current day. Thank you to AWCM Michael Belt for your stern leadership during my tour at HSC-2. Thank you CAPT Andrew Carlson, LCDR Lewis, CMDC Dennisha J. McElveen, LCDR Daniel Rayburn and all of my US AAMDS RO team, for your guidance on what it is to be a leader amongst the ranks. Thank you CDR Errol A. Robinson, CDR John L. Gaines, and MAC Travis C. Braun for your support. Last but not least I would like to thank OSCS Laroche, my Division and peers, these men and women have had the greatest impact in my naval career. I am and will be forever grateful. I might have missed a few names but they know who they are! I am honored to become a part of one the most respected ranks in the Armed/Uniformed service!
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:33
From: EOC(SCW/AW)(SEL) Mark K. Manning
Duty Stations: ACB1, HM15, 31st SRG, NMCB4
Comments: I am truly thankful to all I have been blessed to cross paths with throughout my career, who has influenced my personal and professional growth.
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:17
From: NCC(Sel) Derik Bowen
Duty Stations: HSC-23, NRD New York, NRD Phoenix
Comments: Thank you to all those who have helped me get to this point! I especially want to thank Senior Chief Currie, Senior Chief Drake, Master Chief Hauptman, CMC Perez and many more!
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:14
From: EOC(SCW)(SEL) Gordon N. Santos
Duty Stations: ACB-1, NRDSF, NMCB5, CEFE DET FORT LEONARD WOOD, NMCB4
Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs mess, My family and all junior sailors.
Date: 08/03/19 at 14:04
From: CTTC (IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Dora Esterline
Duty Stations: USS James E. Williams, Corry Station, NIOC Norfolk, USS Harry S Truman, IWTG
Comments: I would like to thank all the people that have made this possible. All the positives and negatives have led to this event. I am extremely humbled at this opportunity.
Date: 08/03/19 at 13:47
From: MAC(SEL)(EXW) Eric D Miller
Duty Stations: SWFPAC, NAVSTA Norfolk Sec Det, CRG-2 Det Bahrain, USS Bonhomme Richard
Comments: Thank you to all of the great leaders I’ve have that have gotten me to this point. There are too many to start naming, but they all know who they are! It’s an honor to follow in their footsteps! Thank you to my wife and son for continually supporting me. I love you
Date: 08/03/19 at 13:17
From: ADC (AW) (SEL) Rigoberto E. Mora
Duty Stations: Special Projects Squadron Two VPU-2
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected. I would not be here I am without the mentorship and guidance of of Master Chief Denis Rodriguez, Master Chief Retired Donald Andrews, ADCS (AW) Joseph Betancourt, ADCS (AW) Charles Damian, ADCS (AW) Retired Valera, ADC (AW) Romitakamori Dacanay, ADC (AW) Rodrigo Correa just to mention a few. Thank you very Much.
Date: 08/03/19 at 13:07
From: ETC (SEL) Donnielle N. Clay
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD LHD 6
Comments: I want to thank FCC Davis, ETCS Wright and ABHCS (Ret) Johnson for all of your mentoring and encouragement.
Date: 08/03/19 at 12:47
From: BMC(SCW/SW)(SEL) Michael Butterfield
Duty Stations: USS DUBUQUE LPD 8, JTF-GTMO, NSW BTC, USS TEMPEST PC-2, ACB-1
Comments: Just wanted to say how thankful I am to be accepted into the CPO Mess and look forward to this new family that I will soon join! I also wanted to give a shout out to my mentors that trained me and passed down their knowledge in order for me to excel in my personal life and professional career. BMCM Rosado(RET) and CWO3 Lewis. Without the constant supervision and integrity instilled in me from these two fine Leaders I truly wouldn’t be where I am today! Thank y’all so much for everything you’ve done for me!
Date: 08/03/19 at 12:39
From: BUC (Sel) Trevor Dawson
Duty Stations: ACB ONE ; NCG ONE; LOGSU TWO; NMCB ONE; USS Chancellorsville CG62
Comments: Beyond humbled to be considered for acceptance into the Chiefs’ Mess. There’s so many mentors , peers, and junior troops that I am grateful to.
Date: 08/03/19 at 12:24
From: HTC (SW/AW) (SEL) Christopher Madden
Duty Stations: USS DEWEY (DDG 105), NPTU BALLSTON SPA, USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), USS HAWES (FFG 53)
Comments: I would not be here today had it not been for the numerous chiefs in my career, whether I knew it or not at the time, they were guiding and molding me into the sailor and chief that I will become.
Date: 08/03/19 at 12:00
From: HMC(Sel) Joseph D. Vargas
Duty Stations: NMCSD; USS GEORGE WASHINGTON; USS RONALD REAGAN; NAS PAX RIVER
Comments: Proud to have this opportunity to join the mess and I would like to thank HMCS Zina and HMCS Schwartz for their continuous mentorship and guidance throughout my career.
Date: 08/03/19 at 11:38
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Brian Joseph Hill
Duty Stations: Nuclear Power School, Charleston (2008-2010). USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, YOKOSUKA (2010-2015). Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Mayport (2015-2018). USS RONALD REAGAN, Yokosuka (2018-present)
Comments: Very excited to be here with all of you in FDNF, where we make things happen. Hooyah!
Date: 08/03/19 at 11:36
From: SBC (SWCC/FPJ) (SEL) Bryan McCabe
Duty Stations: SBT-20, NAVSCIATTS
Comments: Congratulations to all the Chief Selects!
Date: 08/03/19 at 11:31
From: CTRC(SEL)(IW/EXW/SG) Ephraim Puckett
Duty Stations: IWTC San Diego
Comments: It is amazing how sometimes things happen when you least expect. There are too many Sailors, both junior and senior, who have shaped my journey to list. I’m grateful to each and every one of them. Adopt the good, learn from the bad, never stop growing. Take care of Sailors and take care of each other.
Date: 08/03/19 at 11:04
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) AMEER LIU MCRAE
Duty Stations: COMMANDER PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE WING ELEVEN
Comments: Thank you: CWO3 Dunn CWO3 Schilling ISCM Nank (Ret.) ISCS Calhoun LSCS Boykin CTMCS Allen ISC Campbell CTRC Walker CTTC Castillo (Ret.) CTTC Whitehead
Date: 08/03/19 at 10:58
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Bryan L. Barnett
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON, PC CREW ALPHA, USS ARLINGTON, HQ EUCOM, USS ARLEIGH BURKE
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected as CPO. I would like to thank my family first and foremost, without witch, I would never have made it this far in my career. I would also like to thank every Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief that I have been in contact with during in my time in the Navy. Weather they knew it or not, I have learned a great deal from them all.
Date: 08/03/19 at 10:46
From: ADC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Samuel Rodriguez
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA LHD7
Comments: Happy to be part of such a great thing.
Date: 08/03/19 at 10:43
From: GSEC (SW/SCW/EXW) (SEL) Brandon Dyshaun Smith
Duty Stations: NMCB5, NSA SOUDA BAY, LOGSUP2, USS ARLEIGH BURKE
Comments: First I want to Con gratulate all selectees. Thank you to all my mentors, family and friends for all your help in getting me where I am today I couldn't have don't it without any of you
Date: 08/03/19 at 10:18
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Bryce Lee Martin
Duty Stations: USS OKANE, CTF-69, IWTG San Diego
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected for CPO. Thank you all who have provided guidance, direction, and mentorship from past to present. I hope to make you all proud.
Date: 08/03/19 at 09:35
From: ENC(SW)(SEL) Christopher Carby Scheirman
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville, USS Chief, USS Chosin, ACU1, USS Bunker Hill
Comments: First off my Wife Diane Scheirman, I wouldn’t be here unless you put up with me for this long, made me study and do what I needed to do. My mother god bless your soul, my father for always telling me I can do it. And my family for helping me go through life as being in the Navy. There is no 1 word to express the feeling and excitement I am to be able to be Selected to Chief. I am honored to be a part of something bigger in my career. I want to first thank ENCS Jim Blair my first LCPO on the USS Bunker Hill he first asked me what was my goal in the navy long term, I said I wanted to be a Chief. ENC Strathan, HTC Schniederman, these 3 really pushed me. also to my Division and crew of USS Bunker Hill. ENCM Price, ENCS Govindan, EMC Rogers, ENC Kershner, ENC Williams, ENC Studivant, MAC Frazier, EMC Formoso (now CWO3), from and crew of ACU1. CW03 Johnson, CW03 Ayala, CW03 Dzuiban, GSCS Connor, GSCS Storrier, ENCS Davis and my MP and A Gang Division, FCPO, Chiefs Mess, and crew from USS Chosin. CMC Robinson I want to thank very much as you got our entire crew, United as one and helped biuld the best Commoderie I’ve ever seen. He is also a awesome mentor and guided the first classes to be banded together. CMDCS Nguyen you pushed me 10 fold of where I thought I could be, ENC Gallegos was my LPO helped me understand to work as a team vice only MP Division, thank you for always answering the phone, ENC Kizenia for helping me figure out how to talk to people better. Special shout out for ENC Zarate for always being there for me and guided me and mentored me, CW03 Pullen for making me understand and helped me get through tough times. ENCS Walley for learning a lot with my first DEI, PSC Gabriel thanks for the admin push and helping me get my record straight, and being a mentor no matter what, HMC Alexander and all of the Chiefs Mess and crew from USS Chief. All MPA’s from USS Pioneer, USS Patriot, USS Warrior. And the entire FCPO and Chiefs Mess. MMC Smith (Retired) thanks a ton for everything my friend from life to work always helped me period. CMC Konopka for taking 2 hours going through my LTB. GSCS Buckhart, ENC Matthews, FCC Macdonald, For having a very keen eye, my LTB and helped me find the error I think I wouldn’t of ever found. Thank you FCPO and Chiefs Mess of NRD JACKSONVILLE.
Date: 08/03/19 at 09:33
From: ACC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Carlos Salguero
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7), RTC Great Lakes, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected as Chief Petty Officer in the world’s greatest Navy. I couldn’t have made it to this point without my junior Sailors and incredible mentors. There are too many people to thank, but I’m blessed that my career has been impacted by so many people.
Date: 08/03/19 at 09:18
From: HMC (SEL) (FMF/EXW/SCW) Jordan Holtschulte
Duty Stations: 1/8 Marines, Naval Hospital Corps School, NMCB 7, EODTEU-TWO, NPC, LHD 7 USS IWO JIMA
Comments: First off, I just want to simply thank all those that have come before me and have passed there wisdom and guidance down to me over these past sixteen years, those that I have worked for, with and those who have worked for me are the ones who've gotten me to this day, and I want to say I'm truly grateful. I also want to thank my family that have always been there for me during the hard times of deployments, the long nights and early mornings of even shore duties, I will forever lean on you as the backbone to my success and will certainly continue to do that over this transition in my life, and career. Simply put I'm beyond humbled, and grateful, and I'm ready to get after it. Thank you all so much.
Date: 08/03/19 at 09:01
From: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Taureaan W.E. Redic
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville, USS New York LPD 21, ATG Norfolk, USS Gravely DDG 107, CBC Gulfport, USS Bataan LHD 5
Comments: Without my wife, past and current leadership, and my junior sailors i would not have this opportunity. Thank you to all of them! In rate or out of rate, at work or off work, day or night, I've been fortunate enough to run across some of the best mentors in the Navy.
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:50
From: ISC(SEL) (IW/SW/AW) JACOB AUBIN
Duty Stations: DIA, CPR4, PACOM JIOC, C5F, USS IWO JIMA
Comments: This is an incredibly humbling opportunity to serve in a greater capacity. It was only made possible by several great mentors that I have had; I want to especially thank ISCS Eddie Brown, ISCS Andy Milton, and ISCS Amber Nuanez. A special thanks to to ISCS Rich Blankenship who has been showing me the way for the past few years!
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:45
From: MMC(SEL)(SW/AW) Joshua King
Duty Stations: USS VANDEGRIFT(FFG-48), USS GUNSTON HALL(LSD-44), SERMC, USS FRANK CABLE(AS-40), USS EMORY S. LAND(AS-39), USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), NRD JACKSONVILLE
Comments: This is one of my most humbling experiences and I want to start out by thanking my family who held me down for these past 13 years with the constant traveling and supporting my dreams. I would also like to thank the chief's mess from the ESL, Frank Cable, and the Bonhomme Richard. They guided, mentored, and trained me to lead my divisions as a chief would. I am also most grateful of the sailors that I was able to lead because without them I truly would not be here in the position that I am in now. I look forward to serving with you all and being able to be apart of this mess.
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:44
From: AOC(AW/SW)(Sel) Shaeme Saturnino Ramos
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville, USS Carl Vinson CVN-70, NRD Miami, USS George Washington CVN-73
Comments: I am deeply honored to be selected for CPO. I would like to thank all my previous leadership, all my mentors, and my junior Sailors. Special thanks to AOCS Egan, AOC Soders, NCC Miller for your wisdom and believing in me. Last I would like to thank my Wife, Son and Mom for supporting me through out my Career
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:44
From: NCC (AW) (SEL) Jonathan Estrada
Duty Stations: NRD JACKSONVILLE, HSC-23, VRC-30, VAW-117
Comments: I am truly Honored to have been selected! I have truly been blessed with some very amazing mentors along the way. My father MRC(RET) Wilbur Martin, has always been the source of my pride. In every command I have learned so much from each Chiefs mess. I loved serving with every Command and learning from every Chief that emparres their knowledge and Perales of wisdom. Thank you to each and every Chief that helped mold the clay that I can proudly say was SELECTED!
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:44
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Derek Keith Thornton Jr
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville, CVN-73, CVN-71, HSC-25, FRC Midatlantic Oceana, CVN-71
Comments: Really excited to be at this point in my career! I would like to to thank everyone who has mentored me and been a inspiration in my career a lot of people helped me become who I am today and I truly appreciate it.
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:36
From: QMC (SW) (SEL) Kristoff Junier Fraites
Duty Stations: NRD JACKSONVILLE, USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), USS SIMPSON (FFG-56)
Comments: Grateful to be afforded such an opportunity to be a part of the most powerful organization in the Navy. This is something that I have dreamed of since I was an E1. I look forward to learning as much as I can from everyone!
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:24
From: LSC (SW/AW/EXW) (SEL) Satar Salari
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7)
Comments: I just want to send a thank you to anyone who has had an impact on my career or life during my Naval Career. I couldn't of achieved this milestone without the guidance from the goat locker or the junior sailors. Forever grateful and look forward to giving the Chiefs mess 110%.
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:18
From: SHC(Sel) Adam Youdline
Duty Stations: NRD Jacksonville FL
Comments: I am honored and grateful to be part of this amazing family. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone in this group.
Date: 08/03/19 at 08:17
From: LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Yanbin Kuang
Duty Stations: USS BLUE RIDGE LCC 19, COMPACFLT, USS HIGGINS DDG 76, NMC PORTSMOUTH, VA
Comments: Greeting! I have to thank my family for the full support of my job. Everyone in my previous command I worked with helped me along the way. Especially CSCM Canlas, LSCS Guan, LSCS Draeger, LSC Ratuita (Ret), and more and more!
Date: 08/03/19 at 07:39
From: ITC(SEL) Jesse Sisco
Duty Stations: USS Gridley, COMSUBPAC, PCRON 1, NAVSTA Kitsap, NCTS Bahrain
Comments: Congratulations to all the Selectees! I would like to thank my career long mentor ITCS Lawson for always providing guidance and advice when needed. ETCS Gauntt and ABHC Soe, thank you for helping me keep a sound mind while I was going through the LIMDU process. Thank you to ITCS Perry for opening my eyes up to different ways of leadership and thinking.
Date: 08/03/19 at 07:39
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL) Michael C Schafle
Duty Stations: USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), USS DE WERT (FFG 45), SRF JRMC YOKOSUKA JA, USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19)
Comments: Worked with some great blue shirts along the way. Thanks for being part of some truly memorable teams over the years.
Date: 08/03/19 at 07:29
From: ITC(SEL) Jason E. Stanley
Duty Stations: NCTS BAHRAIN
Comments: Beyond honored to have my name called as ITC (SEL) Stanley. Thank you to all those before me and I hope to keep the press onward to the highest standards set by you. Congratulation to all brothers and sisters who made it!!!
Date: 08/03/19 at 07:23
From: ITC (SEL) Steven Sibenaller
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain
Comments: Congratulations to all who were selected! I am very humbled and honored to be selected into the elite fraternity of the US Navy Chiefs. Thank you for all of my mentors, mentees, family and friends, if it weren't for them I would not be here today.
Date: 08/03/19 at 07:07
From: BUC(Sel) Joseph Hawthorne
Duty Stations: UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION TEAM ONE
Comments: Thank you for this great resources. All my fellow Selects, do well and keep your head up. Hookah Chiefs, Joe “the hawth” Hawthorne
Date: 08/03/19 at 06:55
From: AWVC (Sel) (NAC/AW) Kenneth Haraldson
Duty Stations: VQ-4, VQ-7, VQ-3, VQ-7, VQ-4
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be selected, definitely would not be here without the guidance and motivation from countless Chiefs. Thank you to all of you who know me and worked with me through the years. Shall do my best at all times to uphold the traditions, standards, and integrity of the Mess.
Date: 08/03/19 at 05:02
From: AOC(SEL) Corey J Knox
Duty Stations: CVN73
Comments: Proud to be selected and thankful for all the guidance, comradery, and dedication from everyone that help get me this far. v/r AOC(SEL) Knox
Date: 08/03/19 at 03:16
From: ATC(Sel) Michael Pennington
Duty Stations: AIMD Sigonella, USS Tarawa, FRC Northwest, USS Boxer, CNATTU North Island, HSM-37
Comments: Had some great Mentors who believed and kept me true to the course. There have been a lot in my 18 years who have pushed me to get here. I was also lucky enough to have some great Sailor to work along side who made the job enjoyable and easier. Looking forward to this life changing opportunity.
Date: 08/03/19 at 02:57
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Angel Delgado
Duty Stations: USS Klakring, USS McInerney, NEGB GTMO, USS Klakring, JTF GTMO, NRD Chicago, Beachmaster Unit One
Comments: It is such an honor to have been selected to become a Chief. I look forward to being part of history and the honored tradition. First and foremost, I would like to thank the Chief Mess and all the Chiefs past and present. I recognize that you have all helped to guide me through my career, even when I didn’t understand it at that time. Secondly, thank you to all my junior sailors that helped get me where I am today. I truly appreciate it; as we don’t get anywhere alone. Last but definitely not least, I would like to thank my wife and my family. I could never thank you enough, for all the support you have given me along the way has made this possible. I know it wasn’t easy through all the deployments, the duty days, the late nights at work, the underways; yet you were there without question and unmeasurable devotion. It is a blessing.
Date: 08/03/19 at 02:32
From: GMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Derrick Ellingson
Duty Stations: CTF-56, CNSS-5, CRG-1, DDG93
Comments: Greatful to be here. Couldn’t of done it with out the support of my family and fellow sailors, and the guidance I’ve gotten from my chiefs along the way.
Date: 08/03/19 at 02:09
From: OSC(SEL) (SW/AW) Kayla Davis
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Essex, NRD Raleigh, CTF-53 Bahrain
Comments: I would like to first and foremost congratulate my fellow CPO Selects on this outstanding achievement, I look forward to serving alongside you all in this fine organization. I would like to thank my Mother for teaching me that no matter when life gets tough you need to "put your big girl britches on and handle it", and to never stop fighting for my dreams. Also HUGE thank you to NCC David Resnick and NCC Michael Young. You two Honorable Chiefs were a complete inspiration! Thank you for providing me with guidance and wisdom on how to continue to be the best version of myself.
Date: 08/03/19 at 01:33
From: HMC(SEL) LaToya Powell
Duty Stations: USS BAINBRIDGE, Naval Hospital Lemoore, Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Naval Hospital San Diego, VAW-120
Comments: I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude, to the following: HMCM Matthew Case, HMCM Joe Espinosa, HMC Gatlin, HMC Mae Johnson, HMC(ret) Justin Vecere and HMC Zendy Portillo.
Date: 08/03/19 at 01:12
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Jeremy Harris
Duty Stations: USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), USS Shiloh (CG-67), USS Mustin (DDG-89), NRD Phoenix, MEPS Phoenix, USS Stethem (DDG-63), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) USS McCampbell (DDG-85), DESRON 15, CSCS Detachment Pearl Harbor
Comments: My journey, while not over, is truly coming full circle as I entered the Navy and was on the USS Arizona in Great Lakes, then went to Japan. I was on both sides of the Civil War, was part of the "MUSTIN NATION", and survived the heat of ARIZONA, I did what "Robbie Stethem would do", and acted as "Judge, Jury, and Executioner". Now, in Pearl Harbor, I have been selected in the same place the USS Arizona lies. Words can not fully express the gratitude I have for EVERYONE (junior & senior) who helped me, corrected me, and guided me on this journey in the Navy. I am truly honored to have been selected and ready to PAY IT FORWARD. Thank you.
Date: 08/03/19 at 01:02
From: ENC(SEL) (SW/IW) Joseph J. White
Duty Stations: U.S.S. Dexterous, U.S.S Champion, U.S.S. Dexterous, Port Operations Yokosuka, U.S.S. Cowpens, U.S.S. Antietam, Port Operations Yokosuka, NBU7.
Comments: Hello everyone, I am extremely excited and humbled for being selected ENC for the worlds finest NAVY. I want to thank all the people have helped me get to this life changing milestone. Very respectfully ENC (SEL) (SW/IW)
Date: 08/03/19 at 00:22
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Shane Pressley
Duty Stations: VAQ-130
Comments: Good evening exalted Master Chiefs, Most Honorable Senior Chiefs, and Honorable Chiefs. I want to thank AVCM WALSH, AVCM ROSS, AFCM WASHA, AMCS BRADLEY, AMCS STAUFFER, AMCS MORALES, ADCS FINLEY, AMC HATCH and so many more for the leadership, guidance and truth you have given me. I strive to join your ranks soon and bring continued excellence, mentorship, comradeship, and excitement to the mess. To Master Chief Hand, Thank you for taking a risk on me so many years ago and setting me straight. You were truly the first man I strived to emulate.
Date: 08/02/19 at 23:53
From: ADC (AW) (SEL) James Beagan
Duty Stations: VAQ-130
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected as CPO. I’ve been station at VX-1, VP-26, VPU1, VP-30. I believe that my selection represents all the support, guidance and mentoring from all my mentors. Form my great all chief mentors at VP-30 and and My Chiefs mess at VAQ-130.
Date: 08/02/19 at 23:33
From: GSMC (Sel) Ricardo Martinez
Duty Stations: Naval Beach Unit 7
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride!
Date: 08/02/19 at 23:26
From: HMC(FMF/SCW) (SEL) Stacy Pruitt
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Camp Pendelton; Naples Italy; Gulfport MS; Fort Worth TX; Rota Spain; NAVSUP FLC Norfolk; NAVMED CEN Portsmouth
Comments: Looking forward to learning from some awesome leadership. So thankful to those that helped get me to this point!
Date: 08/02/19 at 23:02
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) Jesus Cubol
Duty Stations: NAS FALLON, LHD-6, CVN-73, NAVSTA ROTA SPAIN, NSA SOUDA BAY GREECE, CV-63
Comments: I would like to thank our Great Architect of the Universe, My wife Genelou, my family, friends, and my F&AM Brethren /G\. Special thanks to ABCM Kevin Johnson, ABCM Daryll Mcgee, CSCS Nino Villamor, ABHCS Allan Libungan, ABHC Kenji Kimura, ABHC Santi Aguayo, ABHC Alson Alfred, and ABFC Julio Bejarano for the mentorship and guidance. To my LHD-6 Air Department, V-1 division. To my CVN-73 Crash and Salvage crew. To my NAVSTA Rota arresting gear crew. To my NSA Souda bay T-line. To my CV-63 Crash and Salvage Crew. Thank you all for being part of my journey and i am what i am now because of all of you.
Date: 08/02/19 at 22:59
From: RPC (Sel) Terrill Scott
Duty Stations: 1st BN 12th MAR, NSSC Bangor, 3rd BN 7th MAR, 7th Mar HQ, NSA Mid-South, current: USS George Washington
Comments: This opportunity would not exist without the support of family, my Navy brothers, sisters, and leaders. Thank you RPC (Ret) Shawn Brewster, RPCS (Ret) Terry Burrell, CMDCM (Ret) Marilyn Kennard, RPCM Wayne George, RPCM Raphael Barney, CSC Enrique Velasquez, CMDCM Mia Strader, and so many others for your time spent grooming and training me for this moment!
Date: 08/02/19 at 22:53
From: HMC (SEL) (SW/AW) Fred Swinton
Duty Stations: USS Portland (LPD 27), Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Navy Medicine Operational Training Center, USS Bataan (LHD 5), Naval Health Clinic Charleston, USS Nashville (LPD 13), Naval Branch Health Clinic MCRD Parris Island
Comments: I would like to thank my family and many mentors along the way for their support and leadership this could not have been possible without them.
Date: 08/02/19 at 22:51
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Todd Leigh
Duty Stations: IWTC SD, COMZRON ONE, COMNAVSURFPAC, USS DEWEY, CJTF HOA, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, VFA 115, NAVCOMMDET CHINHAE
Comments: I am honored and humbled to soon be joining the greatest group of leaders in the military. I am looking forward to improving all my skills and providing servant leadership to many more Sailors!
Date: 08/02/19 at 22:34
From: ISC(SEL)(IW/SW/AW) Joshua Bibb
Duty Stations: IWTC San Diego, USS RONALD REAGAN, DIA, HSM-51, VAQ-136, CNFK
Comments: Congratulations everyone who was selected! I would like to thank my family for their support, all the Chief's I've met along the way for their guidance and mentorship.
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:57
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Brandon Burt
Duty Stations: VFA-125, VP-46, FRCNW, VP-10, CNATT New River NC
Comments: Super stoked to be here. Thank you to everyone that has helped me along the way from my awesome wife and kids, the OUTSTANDING Sailors that have worked for and or with me, and to the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have helped guided my path. I will not let you down! THANK YOU!
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:52
From: CTIC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Clark Faurote
Duty Stations: SRT-2, NIOC GA, CIDD Monterey
Comments: Extremely humbled and greatful for the good leaders I've had that are the reason I'm here.
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:42
From: NDC (SEL) Jonathan Bell
Duty Stations: NEDU
Comments: It’s and honor to join the greatest fraternity that made the navy the way it is today.
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:33
From: ITSC(SEL) Keith Bates
Duty Stations: Submarine School Groton CT, USS Rhode Island SSBN 740G, Center for Information Dominance Learning Site Kings Bay, CSDS-5 DET Undersea Research & Development, Information Warfare Training Command San Diego
Comments: Honored and Humbled to be apart of the selection process.
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:30
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Crystal Goeddel
Duty Stations: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Comments: I want to thank my mentor Chief Bauer for everything she has done for me!
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:16
From: ENC(SW/AW) (SEL) Daniel Neville
Duty Stations: USS Green Bay (LPD-20), PHNSY&IMF, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), USS Essex (LHD-2)
Comments: Excited to join the fraternity, thank you to everyone who helped to get me here!
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:14
From: ENC (SEL) Joseph J. White
Duty Stations: USS Dexterous, USS Champion, USS Ardent, port operations Yokosuka, USS Cowpens, USS Antietam, Port operations Yokosuka, and NBU7.
Comments: Standing by to assist.
Date: 08/02/19 at 21:01
From: FCAC(SW) (SEL) William Alex Long
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
Comments: Thank you to the mentors throughout my years of service.
Date: 08/02/19 at 20:53
From: LSSC(SS)(SEL) Sebastian Soto
Duty Stations: USS NEW HAMPSHIRE SSN 778
Comments: I am honored and proud of being selected for CPO. I want thank the CPO Mess of USS New Hampshire for all the support they've giving me. I also want to thank Senior Chief Avila and Senior Chief Walters for all the years of mentorship. Hooyah!
Date: 08/02/19 at 20:52
From: BMC (Sel) David Wilkerson
Duty Stations: USS face George Washington (CVN 73)
Comments: I’m so glad that I have the opportunity to be accepted into this mess
Date: 08/02/19 at 20:08
From: MAC (Sel) Jasmine Louise Jones
Duty Stations: COMSEVENTHFLT, Naval Base Point Loma, NSA Souda Bay, SWFLANT Kings Bay
Comments: To say that I am excited would be a complete understatement. I’m not only honored but grateful that the selection board believed in me. I would like to thank my husband Jordan Winding for always being there for me! I love you. I also want to thank MACM Wright, MACM (Ret) Burden, MACS Collins, and MAC (Ret) Gray all who were at my very first duty station as my Chiefs who all helped set the foundation for who I am today. I will never forget any of you and the lessons you have taught me that set the foundation for my career. I also want to thank everyone who has helped me in any way. Thank you all.
Date: 08/02/19 at 19:59
From: ETC (Sel) Jaquoris Pearce
Duty Stations: NBU-7
Comments: Happy to be a part of this!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 19:08
From: EOC(SEL) Drew Sprecher
Duty Stations: CBMU TWO ZERO TWO
Comments: I wanna thank two people, EQCM Greene and EO1 Lacy. Without these two I wouldn't be half the sailor I am today. Thanks for everything you taught me, especially the ability to be approachable and real.
Date: 08/02/19 at 18:59
From: ITC(SEL) Camellia Painter
Duty Stations: IWTC San Diego
Comments: I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the leadership that I have had throughout my career. Not just my leadership, but the majority of everyone I’ve had the privilege serve with. To name a few of the biggest influencers, Senior Chief (RET) Bates and Chief (RET) Istvan from my first command NAVIOCOM GA; CMDMC (RET) Magnetta who was my CMC at NCTS, SD, and my Chief at my last command-Chief Cleveland. Thank you for being the leaders I would like to emulate! Thank you for being the example of deck plate leadership.
Date: 08/02/19 at 18:52
From: LSSC(SEL)(SS) Alonzo Wynn
Duty Stations: Current - RTC Great Lakes , Previous - USS MICHIGAN SSGN 727
Comments: Just want to thank some mentors Retired LSC Pollard, Eldon MMACS James Elmstead
Date: 08/02/19 at 18:51
From: LSC(SEL) (AW) Ryan Schick
Duty Stations: FISC Yokosuka, VFA-25, Blue Angels, FLC Yokosuka
Comments: Honored to have been selected. Extremely glad to be here.
Date: 08/02/19 at 18:26
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Chad Fogel
Duty Stations: COMLCSRONTWO
Comments: Thank you eternally to my Mentors that guided me to this point: CMDCM Andre Brown, CMDCM Bill Clark, CMDCM Kathy Knight, MACM Mary McQuain, MAC retired Rhona Thomas, and NCC retired Josh Maskerines. I know that I have big shoes to fill and I will do the best I can to continue to make you proud.
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:49
From: ISC(SEL) (IW/SW/AW) James A. Wormull
Duty Stations: Commander, 7th Fleet Staff
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected. I look forward to working with the worldwide community of my brothers and sisters. I wouldn't be where I am without the mentorship and guidance of ISCM Bradrick Hayes, CTRC Alyssa Sassnet, ISCM Shannon Shropshire, ISCS Gabriel Paine, ISCS Christopher Koenig, ISC Stephen Gondry, and CTNC Robert Scileppi to name a few.
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:37
From: CTTC (IW/SW) (Sel) Ameline Lawson
Duty Stations: COMSEVENTHFLT, JAC Molesworth, NIOC Hawaii (DIRSUP)
Comments: Congrats to everyone. I look forward to learning and growing as a leader. I couldn't be more thankful for my mentors, especially CTTC Erin McCullough, CTTC Kevin Murphy, and CTTC Kevin Tipton. I wouldn't have been selected if it wasn't for your mentorship and guidance.
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:34
From: BMC(SW/AW) (Sel) Jashua Pacheco
Duty Stations: USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), USS Shiloh (CG 67), Naval Air Base Coronado, USS Sterett (DDG104), Marine Air Station Iwakuni, Naval Beach Unit 7
Comments: I would like to thank GOD above all, my wife and kids, all Junior sailors that I had the pleasure to lead throughout my career, to all the Senior Leadership since I joined the Navy that mentored and molded me to become the sailor and leader that I am today!! To all thank you!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:32
From: EODC (SEL) Juan A. Hernandez
Duty Stations: EODMU5, Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center
Comments: Thank you for this opportunity
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:19
From: ATC(SEL)(AW) Davin Haapapuro
Duty Stations: CNATTU New River, VFA-37 (BULLS!), FRCSE Jacksonville, VFA-136
Comments: What an honor to have been selected as a Chief! I hope to continue making an impact within our organization! Navy Chief, Navy Pride! FY20 Chief Selects!
Date: 08/02/19 at 17:00
From: ETNC(SEL) Stephen Pruitt
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, NRD Los Angeles
Comments: I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity. Good luck to all of you this season! You were selected for a reason, prove to the Navy that they made the right choice!
Date: 08/02/19 at 16:49
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Robert Earl Davis
Duty Stations: NBU 7
Comments: Thank You to my family, friends and mentors for all the support. I am honored and blessed have been to be selected.
Date: 08/02/19 at 16:20
From: GSMC (SW/AW) (SEL) James H. Canipe
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay
Comments: I just want to thank everyone who has mentored me through my career and for the support of my wife and kids. Thank you guys for everything!
Date: 08/02/19 at 16:09
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jason Lee Taylor
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay CG 53
Comments: Humbled and Grateful to be here.
Date: 08/02/19 at 16:08
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Daniel Urbano
Duty Stations: Current: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), Prior: USS New Orleans (LPD-18), USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), SERE East
Comments: I’m greatly honored and humbled to have been selected. I would have never made it this far without the love and support of my family. I appreciate all the help and advice I was given throughout the ranks. A special thanks to QMCS Card for pushing me to better and STGCS Gibson to molding me into a leader, and to my juniors sailors for looking out for me because without them this wouldn’t have happened.
Date: 08/02/19 at 16:00
From: GMC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Kyle A. Galow
Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY CG53
Comments: I am honored to had been selected as CPO. I am thankful for my family, my mentors, and friends, who have stood by me, and assisted me to this point. I am ready to learn, and to face new and challenging obstacles each and everyday.
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:57
From: STGC(SEL) Michael Jason Helms
Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY CG-53
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to CPO and look forward to the adventures to come. I would like to thank STGCS Tapia, STGCS Paulini, and STGCS O'Rourke as being the reason I am here and having assisted me in making myself into the leader I am today.
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:50
From: NCC (SEL) Fernado Castro
Duty Stations: NRD LOS Angeles
Comments: Thanks for all the mentors I had along the way, too many to list. I hope I made some of you proud.
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:42
From: ITC(IW/SW) (Sel) Sylvia Pearle Adams
Duty Stations: NSA LA MADDALENA, USS MOUNT WHITNEY, ERCR FW SD HOA, NAVHOSP JAX, USS SOMERSET, NCTS SAN DIEGO, USS PINCKNEY
Comments: First, I want to thank God for the patience and strength all these years, my beautiful daughter Giannetta, my family and friends, all of those who mentor me through the tears, sweat, ups and downs with their leadership and last but absolutely not the least all my junior Sailors especially those onboard USS PINCKNEY with me. I'm so honored and humble to sign this deck log. Congratulations to all selected & I'm looking forward to it all. Thank you.
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:36
From: NCC(EXW)(Sel) Daniel Corona
Duty Stations: NRD Los Angeles, SEAL Team SEVEN, ACU-5, NAVCENT Det Kuwait (IA), VP-47
Comments: I will always be here for my comrades.
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:12
From: GMC (Sel) Derrick Ellingson
Duty Stations: CTF-56, CNSS-5, CRG-1, DDG93
Comments: First, congrats to all those who made it this far and were selected. I am humbled and honored to be here with you and excited to be taking on this honor and prestigious next step in our careers. I know I could not have gotten here without the many Chiefs I looked up to, or even came into paths learning, little by little what it means to be a sailor and a leader. Now, it’s our time to lead and spread that same light. And second, my family a special thanks to them for all their support through long deployments, endless days and ridiculous schedules. And a special shout out to my dad ETCS(ret) Arthur Marvin Ellingson for all you hard work in raising a hard head like me and making me the man I am today. Let have a great season, let’s make it ours!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 15:08
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Britain Holmquist
Duty Stations: USS Pinckney DDG91
Comments: Thanks to GSCS Hawes who saved me on the USS Mitscher DDG57, GSCS Hernandez, and to Mr. Jake Johnson the original gas turbine technician who taught me about much more than just turning wrenches.
Date: 08/02/19 at 14:35
From: MAC (Sel) John Lewis
Duty Stations: Pearl Harbor, Millington, TN base security, IA to Kuwait, detainee ops Cuba, base security Cuba, tinker afb, Bahrain and camp lejeune
Comments: Looking forward to joining this fraternity and adding my point of view on topics.
Date: 08/02/19 at 14:30
From: STSC(SS)(SEL) Gerald R. Carin
Duty Stations: USS New Hampshire
Comments: I am extremely honored to be selected for Chief. I would have never made it this far without the help of my entire chiefs quarters and the support of my family. I hope to make them all proud.
Date: 08/02/19 at 14:23
From: ITC(SEL)(IW/SW/AW) Cecilia Jones
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain
Comments: Congratulations to everyone who was selected. I would love to give a shoutout to the first Chief that changed my perception of Chiefs and the Navy. Senior Chief Bennett you did a lot for me just by always guiding me when I needed it and when I wasn't looking for it. I look forward to the next couple of weeks. V/R ITC(SEL) Cecilia Jones
Date: 08/02/19 at 14:02
From: HMC(FMF/IW) (SEL) REGINALD LOUIS
Duty Stations: Naval Beach Unit Seven
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected as CPO. I believe that my selection represents all the support, guidance and mentoring from all my assigned and impromptu mentors. From the tough training sessions to the supportive accolades, thank you. Too many names to list, but all worthy to thank. Thank you for believing in me, especially my Team C&R.
Date: 08/02/19 at 13:50
From: MNC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Steven Armando Diaz
Duty Stations: MCM CREW EXULTANT, HM-15, Navy Recruiting District MIAMI, USS DEXTEROUS (MCM-13), MDSU TWO
Comments: I truly am shocked and excited from the news of being selected. I look forward to the lessons to learn and the season ahead. I’m thankful for my wife and family for all their support.
Date: 08/02/19 at 13:20
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Daniel Smith
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain
Comments: I am very thankful for the family, friends, and mentors that helped me get to this point. I am humbled and ready to learn.
Date: 08/02/19 at 10:24
From: NCC(AW) (SEL) MELISSA DELAROSA
Duty Stations: NRD SAN DIEGO
Comments: Being selected for Chief is such an amazing honor. The traditions that we all are about to take part of are exciting and nerve racking all at once. I would never be here in my career if it wasn't for my husband who has stuck by my side and allowed me to put my heart into what I do at work. I have had amazing guidance through out my career from my mentors and leaders. I have also had the opportunity to work along an amazing team as well.
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:56
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Nikita Ann Shields
Duty Stations: VFA-2, JAC Molesworth, TACRON-11, CNFK, USS PINCKNEY
Comments: I am greatful and proud to be selected for CPO. I would like to thank every person who challenged me to become a better leader and gave me a guidance when I thought I was ready to quit. Thank you ISC May, OSC Rodriquez, MACS Denison, ISCMC Stanton, ISCM(Retired) Moffatt. Also, I would not be here without my parents support and wisdom.
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:51
From: AOC(Sel) (AW/SW) Karim Hernandez
Duty Stations: Cvn 68, NMC North Island, VFA 115, NBSD, LHD 8, LHD 6
Comments: Thanks to all those great leaders in my past that have helped me get to this point of my life.
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:48
From: ABFC(AW/SW) (SEL) Junnel L. Carandang
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support and to all the leadership that help me.
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:45
From: AMC (AW/SW) (SEL) Jimmy Boutron
Duty Stations: USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all their support specially my wife Michelle and son Andrés. Also I wouldn’t be here if it was not for the great leadership throughout my career such as MMC Smith, ADCS Luciano, AMCS (ret) Nevin , AMC(ret) Bross, ADCS New and ATCS Troutman.
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:38
From: ABHC(Sel) Jerome Dunkley
Duty Stations: Sea duty. USS BONHOMME RICHARD LHD6
Comments: I would like to thank Master Chief Kevin Johnson, Senior Tony Jessie, Senior Christopher Brunson, Chief Dario Davis and Senior Denise Boyle. Just want to say without these amazing leaders I would have being out the navy within my first year onboard my first ship. They monitor me from E1 to now E7 sel. And I would like the world to know I DID NOT DO THIS ALONE. Thank you great leaders again for everything you tough me and best believe I will be passing that great knowledge back down to someone. Blessing to everyone that made it this year!!!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:29
From: HMC(FMF/AW/IW) (SEL) Janice L. Beard
Duty Stations: USNH Yokosuka, Naval Medical Center San Diego, VMFAT-101, NIOC HI, CLR-17 1st MLG, USNH Okinawa
Comments: There are not enough words to express my gratitude to all my leaders and all who I have the pleasure of working with, seniors, juniors and peers. It has taken 18 years to the day to make it to this point in my career. My family, especially my husband, HMC Joshua Beard, and our children have been my rock. I know I would not be where I am or who I am without them. I give my heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have supported me. It is my honor to continue to support and give back to my leadership, our Sailors and the Mess!
Date: 08/02/19 at 09:07
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL) Derek Epps
Duty Stations: USS Mustin, USS Vandegrift, USS Lassen, Comsubgru-7, USS USS Fitzgerald, Comlcsron/Comsurface div 11,Comseventhflt
Comments: It is an honor to join the Chief's mess. I have a lot of chief's to thanks for showing me the way.
Date: 08/02/19 at 08:38
From: YNC(Sel)(IW/FMF/EXW) Isagani Atangan
Duty Stations: Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet
Comments: I am very honored and humbled being selected for Chief. I’m thankful for those who have inspired me and gave me guidance along the way. Thank you!
Date: 08/02/19 at 08:33
From: CTRC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jeffrey A. Flesher
Duty Stations: U.S. SEVENTHFLT STAFF
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected. There are way too many people to list, but this is definitely a milestone I could not have earned alone. it is now my job to mold and develop future CPO Selects!
Date: 08/02/19 at 05:38
From: ITC (SEL) Matthew Robert Pollio
Duty Stations: U.S.C.G. Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
Comments: I am looking forward to the challenge of the process and the tremendous opportunity to join the Locker and the Mess. Thanks to More Honorable Senior Chiefs Ryder and House for the chance and to my Most Honorable, All-Knowing, Command Master Chief Wendell for his confidence and guidance.
Date: 08/02/19 at 04:39
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) BRYAN TEDESCO
Duty Stations: USS DENVER, USS JUNEAU, NAVIMFACPACNORWEST, USS PINCKNEY
Comments: I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL MY MENTORS AND JUNIOR SAILORS THAT HELPED GUIDE ME TO THIS GREAT HONOR.
Date: 08/02/19 at 04:32
From: CSC (SW) (SEL) Stephanie Williams
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), NMCP, USS CARTER HALL
Comments: I was lucky enough to have an amazing and strong Senior Chief at my first command. Senior Chief Wilkins made me admire the Chief Mess. He presented it with so much honor and pride. Thank you to everyone that has made me a better person, Sailor, and Leader! So now that I am a Chief Select, it brings me joy and honor to be selected into this great brotherhood/sisterhood!
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:29
From: PSC(Sel) Evans Odurosarkodie
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT, CNE-CNA-C6F, USS MUSTN
Comments: Its been a challenging journey, but I am honored to be here. Thanks to my family, mentors and mentees that I have gotten to know along the way.
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:28
From: YNC(EXW)(Sel) Joseph Phinizy
Duty Stations: COMNECCPAC
Comments: I want to thank God, my family, all of the leadership along with the junior Sailors from VR 46, NOSC Augusta, NCHB 5, & COMNECCPAC for training & mentoring me throughout my career. Congratulations to all selected & I hope to learn a lot from the resources made available via this platform while providing any value possible on my end. Thank you.
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:22
From: OSC (SW)(SEL) Abner Munizcasillas
Duty Stations: USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (08-13) CSCS Det Norfolk (13-16), USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS10) (2017-present)
Comments: It is an honor to be given the opportunity to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:21
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Marco Esteban Negron
Duty Stations: USS MOMSEN DDG92 / CNE-CNA-C6F Naples, Italy / USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS 10) BLUE
Comments: Coming to the Mess with humility about what I need to do to become a great Chief.
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:18
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Steven D Dacre
Duty Stations: NBHC Port Hueneme, 1MARDIV, 3DMARDIV, NBHC Fallon
Comments: I just want to say thank you to my Wife and 3 kids who stuck by my side through these past 12 years of my 16 years in the Navy, you guys are my Motivation! And if it wasn't for the Chiefs Mess around the Globe and I have a lot to thank I wouldn't be here today. Thank you!!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:06
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Timothy Renault Tyson
Duty Stations: Comnavairpac, LCS10, USS TRUMAN, VAQ 133, comsevesbtl fr m nb
Comments: I'm looking forward to learning more each day.
Date: 08/02/19 at 02:03
From: BMC (Sel) Chad Carganilla
Duty Stations: USS Pinckney DDG 91, CSCS DET East, USS Gabrielle Giffords LCS 10
Comments: I am thankful that my mother had pushed me to join the Navy to make a better person. I know that if she was still with us she would be so proud. I want to thank all the CPOs who busted my behind so i can be where I am today.
Date: 08/02/19 at 01:51
From: ETC (SW/EXW) (SEL) Michael Huerta
Duty Stations: USS Gabrielle Giffords LCS-10
Comments: I am truly honored and excited to earn my seat in the Mess. I know anything worth having is worth working for. To all my mentors, ETCM Roberts, ITCS Jones, FCCS Bell, ITC Anderson, FCC Elgin, ETC Dickson, EO1 Townsend and a special thanks to all the junior sailors that helped me get to where I am today, I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart. Last but certainly not least, I thank my Mom (RIP), Dad, my wife Roseanna, son Michael and daughter Ulissa. This would not be possible without you!!! And to all our fallen shipmates, rest easy, we have the watch. Hoooo Yaahhhhh!!!!
Date: 08/02/19 at 01:45
From: TMC(SS)(SEL) ERNEST R WILLIAMS III
Duty Stations: USS LOUISVILLE SSN724
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE CHIEFS WHO CAME BEFORE ME; WHO TAUGHT ME DISCIPLINE AND GUIDED ME INTO BECOMING THE CHIEF I WISH TO BE. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY FATHER AND UNCLE BEFORE ME FOR INSPIRING MY ENLISTMENT. MY MOTHER FOR HER LOVE AND SUPPORT EVEN THOUGH ME ENLISTING WAS THE LAST THING SHE WANTED FOR ME. MY WIFE FOR STANDING BY AND SUPPORTING ME THROUGH MY CAREER, AND PUSHING ME TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE 15YR MARK. MY KIDS FOR ENDURING AND SUPPORTING THROUGH MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENTS AND UNDERWAYS.
Date: 08/02/19 at 01:05
From: ISC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Alicia M. Cleveland
Duty Stations: NAVIFOR FID FALLON, USS STENNIS, IWTC Virginia Beach, Navy Cyber Forces FID, USS CARL VINSON
Comments: I am so thankful to my mentors, family and friends for believing in me even when I didn't believe in myself and pushing me to live up to my potential. I wouldn't be here today making this post if it wasn't for the hard work of all of my amazing Sailors who challenged me and inspire me to be a better leader everyday!
Date: 08/02/19 at 01:02
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Daniel Dill
Duty Stations: Trident Training Facility Bangor, USS Michigan SSGN Blue
Comments: Hooyah
Date: 08/02/19 at 01:00
From: MNC (SW) (SEL) Blakeslee Card
Duty Stations: MWTC, MCM Crew Dominant
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected. I would like to thank MNCS Guererro, MNCS Adolphi, MNCS Coates, MNCS Simoncic, MNC Savellano, MNC Carter, MNC Snyder and MNC Trinidad for their wisdom and guidance.
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:50
From: MMC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) David M. Combs
Duty Stations: LHA-2, CG 55, CVN 75, NRD RALEIGH
Comments: Thank you to my mentor MMCS NEWCOM, J. For keeping me focused on the right path and giving me the hard advice/direction needed to get me to this point. I look forward to contributing to the Mess in any way I can.
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:30
From: ATC(AW/SW)(SEL) Michael Mitchell
Duty Stations: CVN 70, FRCMA Patuxent River, VP-8
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my entire career from an Airman until now. I have been fortunate enough to have some of the best leadership my entire career and each have pushed me to become the leader that I am today, each inspiring me to work hard to achieve this opportunity. I hope to continue that tradition and earn my place among the mess.
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:24
From: NCC (SEL) Joe Murray
Duty Stations: Frank Cable (AS-40) ACB-1, USS Gettysburg (CG-64) NRD New England, NTAG New Orleans.
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who helped get here. If not for all the hard work, done by the individuals I have had the pleasure to lead I would not be here. I am extremely humbled.
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:23
From: QMC(SW/AW) (Sel) JOSE PEREZ
Duty Stations: USS STERETT DDG-104, NRD LOS ANGELES, USS STOUT DDG-55, USS BOXER LHD-4, USS AUSTIN LPD-4, USS TRENTON LPD-14
Comments: Feeling very humbled to having this opportunity in signing the deck log. Looking forward in working with best khaki’s in the world wide fleet. I want to thank everyone who helped me coming this far and sharing their knowledge. Thank you to my past mentors Master Chief Kuroski, QMC Arriola, PSC Hernandez, MRC (Ret) Hernandez for the words of wisdom. Looking forward to the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:23
From: AWSC(NAC/AW/SW) (SEL) Justin T. Beierly
Duty Stations: NAWDC
Comments: I would like to thank God, my leadership, and my family for their constant support and contributions to me getting to this point in my naval career. I will do everything in my power to make you all proud.
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:18
From: NCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Lopez
Duty Stations: NRD LOS ANGELES
Comments: I am truly honored and blessed to be in this position and go through the journey of becoming a Navy Chief. Huge shoutout to my family for all of their love and support! Thank you to all the Chiefs out there that have paved the way and provided me genuine mentorship and guidance throughout the years. Last but not least, I want to thank all of the Sailors I have had the pleasure of working with, without them this is not possible!
Date: 08/02/19 at 00:02
From: AWRC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Michael Adomeit
Duty Stations: HSL-47, NSAWC, HSL-51, HSMWSP, HSM-77, NAWDC
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be selected I thank my wife and children first, my many mentors, and very importantly the Sailors who worked with me who worked hard to put me in the position I’m in.
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:58
From: ISC (IW/AW/SW) (SEL) Christopher Knapp
Duty Stations: NAWDC, VP-4, FIAF Norfolk, NSAWC, VFA-136
Comments: I wish to thank the VP-4 Chief’s Mess and all of the Sailors I’ve led over the years. So many helpful individuals provided invaluable advice, guidance, support and insight. To my fellow selectees, good luck and congratulations.
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:56
From: AWSC(Sel) Douglas Crisp
Duty Stations: HC-5, HSC-25, ARSS, HSC-26, NAWDC
Comments: First off, I am elated to be here. I cannot thank my previous and current mentors for their constant development in me. I owe this to them. I thank my Country for allowing me to earn this exalted title and I will forever be earning my Anchors. There are so many names that I would like to put here but if you know me then please understand that you helped get me here. Without you and what YOU brought to the table I would never be here and for that, I am extremely grateful for your experience, ethics, and input. Congrats to all selectees for this season and I look forward to earning my seat in the mess!
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:55
From: GMC(SEL) (SW) Julian White
Duty Stations: FFG-54, DDG-86, RTC, LPD-25 and NMC
Comments: I would like to thank God and my family for all the support that they gave me to get to this time. I am extremely grateful for all the guidance that I received from GMCS and the two GMC's that have always believed in me. I thank all my Divisions that trusted me and helped me succeed. Most of all I am grateful to be selected in this US Navy.
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:34
From: ITC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Jaymee Castor
Duty Stations: USS DELBERT D. BLACK
Comments: I am so honored to have been selected. I couldn't have done it without my amazing family, all of the many knowledgeable mentors in my life, and of course all the incredible sailors I have served with. I am truly blessed with this opportunity to join the greatest rank in the navy.
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:20
From: AWSC(NAC/AW)(SEL) NATHAN DOBBS
Duty Stations: NAS Fallon SAR
Comments: I would like to thank my family, AWSCS Shawn Porter, AWSC Paul Picotte, all the other Chiefs that have mentored me and the Gunners of 85!
Date: 08/01/19 at 23:16
From: ETVC (SS/EXW) (SEL) Thomas Stevens
Duty Stations: USS Bremerton (SSN-698), NSWG3 LOGSU, NSTCP Det Guam, NSTCP Pearl Harbor, USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730) (B)
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. I have to thank my wonderful wife Katie, and my shipmates aboard the Jackson who have helped me get to this point.
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:56
From: LSC(Sel) Jimmy Vo
Duty Stations: CFLSW
Comments: Thank you to NCCS Russell
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:34
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Joshua Jospeh Cotto
Duty Stations: CSCS Unit Dam Neck
Comments: I am truly honored to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. I never would have made it this far if it wasn’t for so many great mentors, my sailors, and my family by my side. Thanks to everyone that helped, I can’t wait to pay it forward.
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:19
From: CTNC (NAC/IW/AW) (SEL) Jeffrey Michael Robinson
Duty Stations: NIOC Hawaii, NIOD Kaneohe Bay, 502CPT, 550CPT
Comments: First and foremost, thank you to my wife for the years of love and support. To my peers throughout the years and duty stations, thank you for your words of encouragement and honest feedback. To all the CPOs, SCPOs, and MCPOs (both AD and RET) that have guided me during my career, I would not be here nor want to be here without seeing the fine examples of what it means to be a Navy Chief throughout the years. I'd like to directly thank CTNCS Shawn Modisette for 3 years of never-ending direction, and CTICS Ryan Edwards USN (Ret) for being the first to show me what a true leader can be. Finally, to the Sailors I've had the privilege to lead, thank you challenging me; the personal growth that has come from that challenge has made me who I am today.
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:11
From: AEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Paul Gonthier
Duty Stations: LHD 6, NETSAFA, CVN 70, AAIWSM C1, NEGB GTMO, HSM 41
Comments: It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to join the Chief's Mess. I would like to first thank my grandfather ATCS(Retired) Meckie Harris and my wife and children. Without them I would never have joined or stayed in the world's greatest Navy. I would also like to thank ATCS Schroder, AMC Sharpless, Warrant Officer Arthur, ATC(Retired) Norman, AFCM(Retired) Leach, AMCS Bowman, OSC(Retired) Covert, AVCM Brisco, ATCS Troutman, ADC Moncreiffe, ATC Febuary and every other Shipmate that helped me get here! I only hope i can live up to what you have given me through your leadership and mentorship. Thank you all for getting me this far and for continuing to guide me throughout my career.
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:04
From: MMC(SW) (Sel) Sam Calvert
Duty Stations: TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR
Comments: First I thank God for this blessing, i thank my wife for her continuing support and my mentors who kept me going, in particular MMC(ret) Blair, NCC(ret) Butterfield, ITSCM(ret) Payfer, MMC Roth, MMACS Juday & MMAC Penzien!
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:03
From: CTTC(SEL) Morgan Selders
Duty Stations: USS STERETT
Comments: Good evening, I would first like to say thank you for this opportunity. It is something I have wanted since I watched my Dad go through season in 1998. (Maybe not the part about some of the things he had to eat but none the less). I would also like to thank every single Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief who have guided me to this point. I would not be here without your guidance. I have a lot to learn and I look forward to the experience. Very respectfully, CTTC(SEL) Morgan Selders
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:02
From: CSC (SEL) Naomi Lee Alba
Duty Stations: USS STERETT DDG 104
Comments: Thank you CSCM Boos and CSCS Reyes for all of the mentorship and leadership and in helping me achieve this goal! Naomi
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:02
From: YNC (SW/AW) (SEL) Matthew Rodgers
Duty Stations: USS STERETT
Comments: I would like to give a special thanks to all of my past and present mentors that have gotten me to this point in my career. VAW-116, CNP/Pentagon, USS STERETT. I surly would not be in the position I am in now if it was not for all of the incredible leadership, guidance, and professional training that everyone of you embedded into my development. I will continue to grow and will always remember the foundation each and everyone of you have given me.
Date: 08/01/19 at 22:00
From: NCC(AW) (SEL) Jeremy Gupton
Duty Stations: FRC New Orleans, HM-15, VFA-83, IWTG Norfolk
Comments: The past couple of days have been very humbling. This is an amazing experience and I am very excited, yet anxious about what's to come in the season ahead. I am so thankful and grateful for the time that was invested in me by many mentor. I am also grateful for the awesome Sailors I've had the honor and opportunity of leading. It is certain that I did not get to this point alone.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:57
From: MMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Codie J Ballard
Duty Stations: USS STERETT (DDG104)
Comments: I would first like to thank God, my lovely wife Sheralee, and my Navy family that has be been there since the beginning of my choice to serve my Country's great Navy.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:50
From: SHC(SW/AW) (SEL) SULFICIO ANZA
Duty Stations: USS STERETT DDG 104
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all my mentors past and present and most importantly to my Sailors that have helped me get to this point in life. I would not have done it without their help, from USS Bunker Hill CG-52, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL, and current station USS Sterett DDG-104. We all made it.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:48
From: CSC(SW/AW) (SEL) JOSE PIMENTEL
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD LHD 6
Comments: I would like to thank everyone for supporting and believing in me. Thank you.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:40
From: CTRC (IW/SW)(SEL) Corey Mahoney
Duty Stations: IWTG NORFOLK
Comments: There are too many friends, family, strangers, Chiefs, Officers, peers, and crew members that have gotten me this point to name. I would not be where I am today with out all of you. I will forever be grateful, and I promise to spend the rest of my life repaying this debt in the form of guidance, support, compassion and at times a heavy hand to those who need it most.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:39
From: ETC (SW/IW) (SEL) Leroy Hardeman
Duty Stations: FACSFAC Jacksonville, USS Porter, Hopper Information Services Center, USS Underwood, USS Barry
Comments: First and foremost I want to thank the Sailors who've worked for me to get me to where I am today. My success is due to the efforts, knowledge, and expertise you've given me over the years. I would like to thank those Chief Petty Officer's who have molded me: ETCS Thomas Freeman, ETC Lance Spurrier, ETC Patrick Sanders, ETCS Will Hicks, ETCS Eric Smith, and the whole Chief's Mess at FACSFAC Jacksonville. Last but not least, CMDCS Davis at Hopper Information Services Center. I'm sorry I forgot your first name, but one of the best leader's the Navy has produced. Good Luck and God Bless to all my fellow selectees.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:29
From: MMC(Sel) Michael Brewer
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIG Charleston; USS Dewey DDG 105
Comments: Big thank you for assisting, mentoring and guiding me throughout my naval career and couldn't be where I am today without this. I am thankful.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:19
From: GSEC(SW) (SEL) Kristina Jenyl Brown
Duty Stations: NRSW TPU SAN DIEGO, USS STERETT, USS LASSEN
Comments: It is an honor to learn from the greatest Chiefs in the navy. Thankful to God, my family, every sailor and Chief mentor that has and continues to help me in my naval career. With only a couple of days in the season, it has been revealed that Chiefs are truly the GOATS! Being a Chief is not an easy task and requires a lot. Humbled and thankful that I have been afforded the opportunity to learn from the best!
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:18
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Christopher L. Whitten
Duty Stations: NAWDC, LCS Crew 106, STRATCOMWING1, USS Ford, NCTAMS PAC
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs from LCS Crew 106, I learned allot from the Chiefs of that Command. I would also like to thank all the leaders I have come across in my career, the good and the bad, I feel I have learned a great deal from both.
Date: 08/01/19 at 21:01
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Andrew Hamann
Duty Stations: USS MASON
Comments: Excited to join those who have guided me through my time in the NAVY. I look forward to learning as much as I can from every single Chief during these next 6 weeks and will bestow that knowledge on all future Chiefs.
Date: 08/01/19 at 20:18
From: AOC (AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Ricky G Boyd
Duty Stations: NMC Oceana, USS Kearsarge, NMC Pensacola, NMC San Diego, USS Nimitz, VS-30 Diamond Cutters, NAS Key West
Comments: Thanks to my family, brothers and sisters, and friends that have helped me along the way.
Date: 08/01/19 at 20:16
From: CTNC (IW/SW) (SEL) Donald Gelinas
Duty Stations: CWMA-61
Comments: It is truly an honor and privilege to be selected. Yesterday I was overwhelmed with a wide range of emotions but the one that kept circling back to me is gratitude. I would like to take this time to thank all of my peers that have helped me develop in my career and most importantly my family for supporting me all these years. I look forward to the opportunities and obligations that lie ahead in this next chapter of my life in the Navy.
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:59
From: NCC(SEL) Armando Ocampo
Duty Stations: NTAG NOLA
Comments: It was awesome finding out this news! Looking forward to the season.
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:55
From: LSC (SEL) Tiffany E. Sullivan
Duty Stations: NOSC St.Louis/ NOSC San Jose
Comments: It is an honor to be selected and I’m truly grateful. I would like to thank my husband and two daughters for their support. Without it, I wouldn’t have made it this far. I would also like to thank LSCS Hoffman, LSC Davidson, LSC Chatman, LSC Devonshea Smith, LSC Kevin Smith, LSC Murphy, LSC Battle, and SHC Tillman for your mentorship and examples if a true leader. Thank you to all of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd class petty officers and the SR’s, SA’s and SN’s that I’ve worked with throughout my entire career. I’ve learned a lot and grew from all of you. Congratulations to all of the selectees!
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:55
From: YNC(SW/IW/AW) (SEL) Tyrell Washington
Duty Stations: VAQ-131, NCTAMS PAC, USS ARDENT (MCM 12)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone in my life for pushing and challenging me. Every challenge has made me a wiser and stronger person. To all my family, leaders, mentors, and junior Sailors I extend my greatest gratitude and appreciate for your support and trust. Thank you for everything.
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:53
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL) Rory Lusic
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke, USS Barry, IWTG San Diego, IWTG Norfolk
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as Chief Petty Officer. I could not have completed this without the love and support of my wife and family as well as the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career. I would like to thank ISCS Christopher Koenig, CTTCS Ray Moron, CTTC Lauren Lopez, CTTC Ashley Patton, and CTTC Jesse Wyckoff for pushing me, guiding me and making me the sailor I am today.
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:42
From: YNC(Sel) Kathryn Patten
Duty Stations: VR-52, FLSW, NRD Richmond, NOSC Tampa
Comments: Beyond thankful that God blessed me with amazing friends, family and leadership. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
Date: 08/01/19 at 19:17
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Richard Aaron Sineath
Duty Stations: NTTC Lackland, CRG-2 Det. Bahrain, COMFLEACT Okinawa, Joint Base Little Creek Ft. Story, NAVSUPACT Souda Bay
Comments: I would like to thank all of the khakis past and present that guided me towards being selected this cycle. My mentor since my second duty station MACS Galarza, Todd has been there for me every time I was in need of guidance or advice. I would also like to thank MAC Breaux, Chad, MAC Huitt, Jerrami, MAC Spears, Brandon, MACS Goss, Adam, MACS Decena, Kai, EMCS Paul, Gerson, MACM Hopes, Roderick, MACM Eason, William, CMC Irwin, Daniel, MACM Marion, Caroline MACS Deleon, Armando YNCS Baker, Jessie, MAC Rocha, Pedro, MACS McGathey, Alan, MACS Zoudlik, Stephen, MAC Oney, Kevin (Ret), MACS May, Russell, MAC Martin, Henry, MAC Long, Dennis, and OSC Balderas, Amparo for all of their guidance throughout my career leading up to selection.
Date: 08/01/19 at 18:58
From: CTTC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) JOHN PAYNE
Duty Stations: PCU FRANK E. PETERSEN JR. DDG-121 11JUN19-PRESENT, IWTC CORRY STATION 13AUG12-01JUN16, USS WASP LHD-1 1JUN12-1JUN16
Comments: I want to thank God, my wife Melissa and children Eleanor and Duncan. I also want to thank my Mother Cindy and my father OSCS(RET) John Payne for raising me right. I want to thank OSCM Trey Mitchell, OSCM(RET) Anthony McGrath, CTRCM Seth Lambert, ISCS Jillian Cardoza-Pate and the list goes on.
Date: 08/01/19 at 18:55
From: BMC (SEL) Eric Anderson
Duty Stations: NRD Los Angeles
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that have guided me and have given me advice. Thank you to all my shipmates that have worked with me, you are the reason I have achieved anything in the Navy.
Date: 08/01/19 at 18:47
From: MMNC(SS)(SEL) Adam Pike
Duty Stations: USS Houston, MARF Prototype
Comments: I am humbled to have been selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer. I could not have done it without the support of my co-workers and my family.
Date: 08/01/19 at 18:31
From: PSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Juan C Rodriguezguzman
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson, PSD Pensacola, HSC-11, PSD Norfolk
Comments: I want to first thank God for this opportunity and my family for always supporting me in my career. I want to also thank all the Sailors that have worked with me in the commands mentioned, without them this would not have been possible. Thank you to all past and present Chiefs for all they have done for the Sailors.
Date: 08/01/19 at 17:38
From: QMC(SW) (SEL) Ashley Brown
Duty Stations: USS Fort Mchenry, Naval Station Norfolk
Comments: I am truly blessed and honored to be called a Chief Petty Officer Selectee. I want to first thank God, the ones that came before me and the juniors behind, for pushing me to this very point.
Date: 08/01/19 at 17:21
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Aaron Harrison
Duty Stations: USS Milius
Comments: OSC (Sel) ready to learn and be a part of the mess
Date: 08/01/19 at 17:09
From: ICC(AW/AW) (SEL) Dennis Reyes
Duty Stations: USS Milius
Comments: ICC(SW/AW) (SEL) Reyes Dennis reporting. Really humbled and exited to be tested to be part of the mess.
Date: 08/01/19 at 16:57
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Patrick Wickham
Duty Stations: USS MILIUS, Fleet Activities Sasebo, VFA-195, VAQ-137
Comments: I would like to thank Master-at-Arms Senior Chief Green and Master-at-Arms Senior Chief Carroll for their leadership, mentorship and guidance. Would not be where I am today without their support.
Date: 08/01/19 at 16:55
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Jeffrey Hammer
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf(1st Sea), CNRMA(1st Shore), USS Vicksburg (2nd Sea)
Comments: I am so greatful to get this opportunity to be selected as a GSMC(SEL)! I want to thank all of my Mentors, my junior Sailors and everyone that has helped me achieve this great feat!
Date: 08/01/19 at 16:46
From: QMC (SEL) Gerald Armstrong
Duty Stations: NAVSTA NORFOLK
Comments: Going through season this year. Wife passed away last year when results came out
Date: 08/01/19 at 16:11
From: AOC(SEL) Sean Christopher Bray
Duty Stations: VFA-83
Comments: I would like to thank my family. They too, have made sacrifices to make this moment in my life happen. Second, I would like to thank the CPO Mess at VFA-83. Without their guidance and trust in my abilities, I do not think I would have this opportunity to join the greatest fraternity! RAM ON!!!!
Date: 08/01/19 at 16:08
From: BUC (SCW/EXW/DV)(SEL) Keith Reed
Duty Stations: Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center
Comments: It’s an honor to be selected to wear the uniform of a Navy Chief! Thank you to all the UCT Chiefs who came before me and a special thanks to CUCM Maioriello for his guidance and wisdom. HOOYAH DEEPSEA!
Date: 08/01/19 at 15:22
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Michael McMillan
Duty Stations: 556 CPT; HSM 35; NCTS SAN DIEGO; USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG-32)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors and every Sailor that I have had the opportunity to serve with, but I would especially like to thank ITC McKaskle and YNC Ordaz, because without your guidance I would not be who I am today or who I aspire to become in the future.
Date: 08/01/19 at 15:13
From: MAC(Sel) Michael Carter
Duty Stations: NAS Whidbey, JEB Little Creek, NAS Sigonella, NSA Bahrain
Comments: FY20 CPO Selectee!!!
Date: 08/01/19 at 14:43
From: CSC(Sel) Aramis Aquino
Duty Stations: Command Surface Division Eleven
Comments: I want to thank all Chief Mentors for getting me to where I am today on being Selected to Chief Petty officer. Thank you. Warren Mo Hall, LSCS Ret. Pancho Garcia, LSCS Ret. Mo P, OCSC Tim Rau, and every other Chief I have ran into in my career that I didn't add your name.
Date: 08/01/19 at 14:39
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Alma Barajas
Duty Stations: USS CORONADO (LCS 4)
Comments: Thank you to my husband and family. I would not be here without their love and support.
Date: 08/01/19 at 13:29
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Eric Albert Geib
Duty Stations: LCS CREW 203, NRD DENVER, USS MASON(DDG 87), USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT(CVN 71)
Comments: I am grateful for the position presented to me and the opportunity to join the Chief's mess. It would have never been possible without the guidance and leadership lessons over the years from every Chief I have had the opportunity to serve with.
Date: 08/01/19 at 13:21
From: STGC(Sel) (SW) Robert Thompson
Duty Stations: USS Vicksburg NRD Jacksonville, USS Milius, USS Mason
Comments: Thank you for creating such an awesome website that will help me in the future. Congrats to all who made it!
Date: 08/01/19 at 11:34
From: ITC (EXW) (Sel) Daniel Via
Duty Stations: Expeditionary Communications Detachment Two
Comments: It's an honor to have been selected. I have many great Chiefs to thank.
Date: 08/01/19 at 11:05
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) John Paul Prokop
Duty Stations: USS Underwood, SERCC, USS McCampbell
Comments: It is complete honor to be selected and I couldn’t of made it here with out the support of my mentors along the way!
Date: 08/01/19 at 11:04
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Carmelo Castro
Duty Stations: NTAG Northern Plains
Comments: It’s an honor to be selected to Chief. I’m very excited for this next chapter in my career. I’m truly grateful for all the mentors and Sailors that continued to pushed me and motivate me. This would not be possible without you. Thank you.
Date: 08/01/19 at 09:32
From: BUC (SCW/EXW/DV)(SEL) Keith Reed
Duty Stations: Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center
Comments: It’s an honor to be selected to wear the uniform of a Navy Chief! Thank you to all the UCT Chiefs who came before me and a special thanks to CUCM Maioriello for his guidance and wisdom. HOOYAH DEEPSEA!
Date: 08/01/19 at 09:32
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Jason B Strickland
Duty Stations: CSDS-5 Detachment Poseidon
Comments: Excited and proud to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. I am looking forward to get to know the Mess and gain as much as I can from this wealth of knowledge. I would like to thank my many mentors, especially MTCS(SS) Madden (ret).
Date: 08/01/19 at 08:13
From: CSC(SW) (SEL) Donovan Nuusolia
Duty Stations: USS MILIUS DDG 69
Comments: Good evening from Japan, humbled to be apart of something GREAT!
Date: 08/01/19 at 06:55
From: CTRC(SEL) Elyse Rahmani
Duty Stations: USS MASON, NCWDG, NIOC GA, NSOC NORTH ISLAND
Comments: I AM HONORED TO BE SELECTED AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.
Date: 08/01/19 at 06:54
From: ITC(IW/SW) (SEL) Stephanie Jentgens
Duty Stations: USS MASON(DDG 87)
Comments: I am extremely humbled, grateful and honored to be selected. None of this would have been possible without my wonderful amazing husband Brian Jentgens at my side encouraging me every step of the way. I especially need to that ITCS(IW/SW/AW) Monica Causey USN Ret, ITCS(IW/SW/AW) Gloria Blanchard and ITCS(IW/SW/AW) Thomas Brandt! I hope to do you all proud!
Date: 08/01/19 at 06:30
From: GSMC (SW) (SEL) Christopher A. Wojtan
Duty Stations: DDG85, DDG98, CFAY BRIG, DDG69
Comments: Its an almost indescribable feeling to be here. I am both elated for this and disquieted knowing that so many more deserving people deserve this. I can only say that I will strive to commit myself and rise to the challenge to ensure that the leadership that has guided me and invested so much in me will be rewarded. I owe all that I am to my family and the all the many leaders in my career. You are the monuments I will always judge myself against.
Date: 08/01/19 at 06:29
From: ETVC(SS) (SEL) Wesley Olmstead
Duty Stations: USS LOUISIANA SSBN 743, TRITRAFAC KINGSBAY, USS WYOMING SSBN 742, USS RHODE ISLAND SSBN 740
Comments: Congratulations to all that were selected. I look forward to working with y'all.
Date: 08/01/19 at 04:39
From: MMC (SW/SCW)(SEL) CESAR SAM
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIGCHASN
Comments: I would like to thank God, my family, and the long list of mentors that have dropped their priceless knowledge upon me one way or the other.
Date: 08/01/19 at 03:03
From: ETC (EXW/IW/SW/PJ) (SEL) John Patrick Albin
Duty Stations: SRT-1, TCC-1, TSC North Island, USS Dubuque LPD-8
Comments: I am truly honored to be selected to become a part of the greatest ranks in the United States Military. I would like to thank CWO3 Soto, CWO3 Scribner, ITCM Broadway, ETCS Giddings, ETCS Alvarez, ITCS Hailey, ETC Sellers, ITC Escalante, ETC Cleveland, ETC Domingue and my direct leader ETC Kostner for all of the mentorship. Additionally all of my sailors from TCC-1 that provided me the honor and opprotunity to lead you. I look forward to growing and advancing my leadership skills in the next 6 weeks.
Date: 08/01/19 at 01:55
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Erik Rogacion
Duty Stations: NRD Los Angeles
Comments: It’s a honor to be part of something meaningful and looking forward to all to be part of this brotherhood. Been looking forward to this since looking up to the first Chief I knew, my father.
Date: 08/01/19 at 01:42
From: MAC(SEL) Demarcus Matthews
Duty Stations: NSA Bahrain, CRS 2, NAS JRB Fort Worth, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Comments: Thank you to all of the great Chiefs and peers that kept me in line and fixed this Sailor when he was off the beaten path
Date: 08/01/19 at 01:34
From: AOC (AW/SW) (Sel) Alfred Jones
Duty Stations: VFA-125, CVN-76, CVN-73, NMC DET KEY WEST, CVN75, LA SALLE AGF-3
Comments: What an honor to be selected into the Navys finest brother/sisterhood. I appreciate all the support and help of my mentors and everyone else who helped me achieve this honor.
Date: 08/01/19 at 01:11
From: AOC(AW/SW) (SEL) Roy Ortiz Toledo
Duty Stations: VFA-125, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, NMC DET SIGONELLA, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, WEAPONS DEPT PATUXENT RIVER
Comments: Its amazing to see so many of my Sailors become, Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Officers. At times it made me think, what am I doing wrong. But I was always proud that I had an impact in their career and they were successful. I finally made it and I couldnt be any happier. But my proudest moment is when my family greeted me at the door with a cheesy smile on their face with a happy bday and a congratulations in addition to my old Sailors and Leadership congratulating me. Its going to be fun! God Bless and Navy Pride!
Date: 08/01/19 at 00:47
From: AZC (AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Michael A. Tarbet
Duty Stations: VFA-125, 33FW Navy F35, USS Eisenhower, USS Truman
Comments: A major thank you to my wife Whitney and my children Tegan and Kade- I never would have been selected without your support. Thank you to all of the leaders that I have been fortunate enough to work with, those that have taught me the definition of servant leadership. Your guidance has been the foundation for the success I have enjoyed in my career thus far. Congratulations to all fellow selectees and God bless!
Date: 08/01/19 at 00:46
From: AZC (AW) (SEL) Lisandra Kilgore
Duty Stations: VFA-125
Comments: Thankful for making it this far with the support of my family, mentors, and with the hard work of my AZs! Thank you all! Congratulations to all selectees!
Date: 08/01/19 at 00:42
From: ATC (AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Ryan Gresham
Duty Stations: VFA-125
Comments: It is an honor and privilege to be selected I owe it to my wife and children first, my many terrific mentors, and very importantly the Sailors who worked under me who worked hard to put me in the position I’m in. Congrats to all new Selectees.
Date: 08/01/19 at 00:32
From: ATC(Sel) Raymond Knee
Duty Stations: VFA-125 NAS Lemoore
Comments: I would like to thank those who have mentor me to set on this path to be one of the chosen few. I would also like to thanks my junior sailors and marines.
Date: 07/31/19 at 23:13
From: ETC(SEL) Timothy Charles Meek
Duty Stations: LHA1 Tarawa, RIVRON 2, NAS Corpus Christi, USS Coronado
Comments: Selected FY20 while serving onboard USS Coronado LCS-4. I thank EVERY sailor I've encountered throughout my career, I've learned something, whether it positive or negative, from each and every one of you. Thank you.
Date: 07/31/19 at 23:01
From: GMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Richard NECAMP
Duty Stations: USS ASHLAND LSD 48, RIVRON ONE, NSWG2, SEAL TEAM 4, NRD OHIO, LCSRON ONE, LCS CREW 203
Comments: Selected to GMC(SEL) FY20 while serving on board USS CORONADO LCS-4.
Date: 07/31/19 at 22:56
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) ALAN BUSTO
Duty Stations: NRS LANCASTER,
Comments: I am grateful to be in this position and selected to be apart of the Chief Select season. Thankful for all the Senior and Junior sailors that have supported me and made me get this far. Congrats to all our brothers and sisters that were selected this year! Good Luck to all.
Date: 07/31/19 at 22:28
From: AOC (AW) (SEL) Elisha C. Lang
Duty Stations: VFA-122, VFA-14, NFDS (Blue Angels), RTC Great Lakes (RDC), VFA-94
Comments: Im so humbled and thankful to be apart of this elite group. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the great mentorship and guidance the CPO Mess has provided along this journey!
Date: 07/31/19 at 21:58
From: MNC(SW) (SEL) Frank A. Esposito
Duty Stations: USS ARDENT MCM-12 USS GUARDIAN MCM-5 USS DEXTROUS MCM-13 MINEWARTRACEN
Comments: To become a Chief Select is an Honor and a Privilege. To all of the Sailors I worked for, and those that worked with me, thank you all for the mentoring, support, and guidance. Each of you helped build me into the Chief Select I am today. I have much more to learn and I will pay it forward. Special Thanks to the following who had the greatest influence on my career: MNCM Dean Venczel, MNC Brad Derum, MNCS Ryan Cook, DCC David Kessler, ENS Chad Skyberg and of course USS ARDENT’s CPO Mess. You all played crucial roles at critical moments in my career. Each of you left or will leave lasting impressions I’ll remember forever. To my Father, Frank John Esposito (03 JAN 1962 – 06 JAN 2019). Thank you for looking over me. I can feel how proud you are. Pauly Bear and I Love and miss you every day.
Date: 07/31/19 at 21:47
From: PSC (AW/SW) (SEL) Robert Chaney II
Duty Stations: USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN-75); PSD Mayport, FL; FRCSE Jacksonville, FL; NRD Atlanta; VFA-94
Comments: I am very humbled to be given the opportunity to sign the deck log. I am looking forward to going through the season. Congrats to all who have signed this before me and thank you to my Junior Sailors for helping me get to this point. Thank as well to all of my Mentors.
Date: 07/31/19 at 21:31
From: AOC(AW) (SEL) Andrew, C Kabelowsky
Duty Stations: VFA-94, VFA-41 VFA-122
Comments: It is truly a honor to have been selected this year. As a junior sailor my dream was to become a chief and have the opportunity to teach what was passed down to me! Throughout my career I've had the pleasure of working for some amazing teachers and people! ADCS MARTIN ,AOC ALLEN, AOC/GUNNER PEASE, ADC SMITH, AOCS/GUNNER JENO, ADC MALOY, AVCM WILLIAMS, CSC IRWIN, ATCS ALLISON, AZC YAP just some that I owe many thanks to for pushing me challenging me teaching me trusting in me and guiding me again thank you for everything. And also the junior sailors that I led as LPO or mentor, that taught me just as much and who worked so hard for me to help me get to where I am in my career. I hope I can repay then all in passing down the things I learned from all of them!
Date: 07/31/19 at 21:15
From: AZC(AW) (SEL) CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON
Duty Stations: VFA-94
Comments: Thank you to everyone that has helped me to succeed throughout my career! Your leadership, guidance, assistance, and knowledge was necessary to my success! Additionally, my familys support allowed me to get this far. I would not be here today if it wasn't for you.
Date: 07/31/19 at 20:52
From: CTTC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Joshua Lee Askew
Duty Stations: IWTG - Norfolk
Comments: I want to thank my wife for loving me no matter what. My family for the love and support. All my guys who helped me get here. My boss men, good and bad. And the mentors and friendly peers who helped me along the path. There isn't enough room on the page to name everyone who taught me something but I am grateful to you all.
Date: 07/31/19 at 20:50
From: SWC (SCW/EXW/DV) (SEL) Jacob Scarlett
Duty Stations: NDSTC/UCT-ONE/NMCB-FIVE
Comments: Thanks to everyone! I didn’t make it here on my own.
Date: 07/31/19 at 20:30
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Christopher Shields
Duty Stations: IWTG Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank all my leadership, throughout my time in the Navy, for taking the time to teach me and prepare me to be selected. Thank you to my friends and family who supported me during all the trials and tribulations that is the US military. And last and certainly not least, thank you to my Sailors. Without them and their "I have a question," I would not be where I am. Teaching someone what they should do is easy, but having to put that training into practice each and everyday is why I cannot begin to express my gratitude.
Date: 07/31/19 at 20:22
From: CTTC (IW/SW/AW) Dor Esterline
Duty Stations: DDG 95, Corry Station, Naviocom Norfolk, CVN 75, IWTG Norfolk
Comments: I want to thank everyone that has helped me come this far. From all the Chiefs on the James E Williams who helped mold me to what I am today, to the ones at Corry Station who helped me with everything going on to those that pushed me on the Truman. All your hard work has made me who I am and I am very grateful for that.
Date: 07/31/19 at 20:07
From: CTRC(IW/EXW/SW) (Sel) Wilfredo Maldonado Jr
Duty Stations: CWA-67
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chief's who have helped mold and guide me to where I am.
Date: 07/31/19 at 19:15
From: MMC (SW/AW/IW/SS) (SEL) Daniel Ries
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIG Charleston
Comments: It’s an honor!
Date: 07/31/19 at 18:28
From: ISC(IW) (SEL) Damon Abernathy
Duty Stations: ONI - 0813
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs Mess at NOSC St Louis. Also to the retired Chiefs that have helped mold me into the sailor I am today. I am humbled by your dedication to teach and guide me.
Date: 07/31/19 at 17:08
From: NDC(DSW/EXW)(SEL) Christopher M Stimel
Duty Stations: NEDU
Comments: Hello All!
Date: 07/31/19 at 16:33
From: ENC(SW/AW)(SEL) Brian Glenn Murden
Duty Stations: NOSC Buffalo, PC10 USS FIREBOLT, CVN 65 USS ENTERPRISE
Comments: I want to thank my family for sticking with me through think and thin. My wife, Monica has raised our three children, Layla, Madison, and Natalie in my continuing absence. I am eternally grateful to her for this. Thank you 4 for all of your endless love and support!!!!
Date: 07/31/19 at 15:12
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Dynasty Palaganas
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Comments: Without the support from my wife and the leadership from my best friend AMC(AW/SW) Juan Marrero. I wouldn't be here.
Date: 07/31/19 at 15:11
From: UTC(SCW/EXW)(Sel) Eduardo Rivera
Duty Stations: White House Military Office
Comments: Today, I would like to thank all the people that during the last 19 years have helped me in one way or the other to get to where I am today. I don't see this as a personal accomplishment, but as a group effort, all the Chiefs, Seabees and Sailors that touched my life. If you recognize my name, THANK YOU!!! You were an integral part of my development and success. For those that don't recognize my name, THANK YOU as well for fostering the type of Navy that helped me get here! You are all the true MVP!!!
Date: 07/31/19 at 14:55
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Adam Pineda
Duty Stations: Marine Barracks Washington
Comments: Excited to start. I never could have made it this far without my family, my team and leadership. 1801!
Date: 07/29/19 at 18:52
From: ITC (IW) (Sel) Ambrielle Armstead
Duty Stations: NR NCTAMS LANT
Comments: It's such an honor to be able to be graced by the presence of those CPOs before me. There is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't have been "Selected" by a panel if it hadn't been for the leadership of my career that entrusted me by placing me in the positions I have fulfilled as well as those Junior Sailors that gave me a chance to lead. As I humbly move through this process in the end, I can only hope to be accepted as one of the most elite ranks in the United States Navy. 47 days and counting!!!
Date: 07/29/19 at 17:58
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF) Brian M. Jones
Duty Stations: NMCP, OHSU Det V
Comments: I am extremely grateful to be in this position, and none of this would have been possible without all the great mentors who believed in me along the way. Thank you to all of you.
Date: 07/29/19 at 13:23
From: BMC(Sel) Ryan Barnes
Duty Stations: MSC KOREA
Comments: I am a new Select. Thanks
Date: 07/28/19 at 10:22
From: BMC (EXW) (Sel) Stephen J Jacquet Jr
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron Eight USS Mason DDG87
Comments: I would like to sincerely thank all of the Chiefs I have encountered throughout my career, for their wisdom, guidance, and leadership by example. A special thanks to a select few BMCS Rogers, BMCS Spain, and BMCM Macdonald.
Date: 07/27/19 at 19:27
From: MAC(Sel) Jason S. Franklin
Duty Stations: Kings Bay, GA; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Manama, Bahrain; Buffalo, NY
Comments: There are many people that have helped me to succeed throughout my career! Thank you! Your leadership was necessary to my success! The only thing I did was listen! To my family...your support has been unwavering. I would not be here today if not for you!
Date: 07/27/19 at 19:15
From: ENC (Sel) Han Moe
Duty Stations: NOSC BUFFALO ACU-2
Comments: Thanks to my wife Lay Lay and my daughter Faith for supporting me on my journey and thank all chiefs that brought me to this level. God bless you all on your journey.
Date: 07/27/19 at 17:34
From: MAC (Sel) Benjamin J. Hersee
Duty Stations: NOSC Rochester
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors over the course of 17 years who poured into me their time and energy. I would also like to remember my brother, Brent Richard Hersee (23 JUN 83 - 24 JUL 2007). I know you are looking over me and helping me through all life's challenges. I love you and miss you.
Date: 07/26/19 at 11:05
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Marshall Mallory
Duty Stations: CBMU 303
Comments: I would like to thank the following people in the Chief's Mess. LSCS Liss for being a good mentor and a fair Senior Chief from my recent deployment. LSC McClinton for guiding me on the Chief's Exam as well as looking over my Package. DCC Escobar for being an excellent mentor. I look forward to working with all of you.
Date: 07/25/19 at 23:11
From: BMC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Joseph McDonald III
Duty Stations: Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 Groton, CT
Comments: I want to thank my father, retired SWC Joseph McDonald for mentoring me and assisting me throughout my military career. I also want to thank retired BMC Joshua Fernandez for being my first mentor while on active duty. Lastly I want to thank BMCS Kale Rogers for everything he has taught me since joining the reserves.
Date: 07/25/19 at 22:52
From: PSC(AW)(Sel) Salimah Muhammad
Duty Stations: NOSC Pearl Harbor, NOSC Atlanta, VAQ-209, and NOSC Rochester
Comments: I would like to thank all of my Chiefs that believed in me and has put time and effort into shaping me into the person that I am today. I will be forever grateful for this moment and more to come. I will also like to thank my friends for supporting me as I go through this journey. I like to thank my family who has been there for me all of my life. I am honored to be selected to earn my way into the Chief's Mess! Very Respectfully, PSC(AW)(Sel) Muhammad
Date: 07/25/19 at 22:17
From: AOC (AW)(Sel) Michael Mannings
Duty Stations: NAS JRB NEW ORLEANS
Comments: I want to thank my beautiful family and especially my wife for supporting me through out my Navy career. I want to thank the sailors and Chiefs who have helped me along the way. I want recognize my awesome sponsors YNC(AW) Marquette, Ashley and NCC(AW) Kristina, Hatch for being great mentors and guiding me through this initiation process. Thank you!
Date: 07/25/19 at 22:13
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Cassidy Spinelli
Duty Stations: COMNAVSURFPAC HQ
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped mentor, be that listening ear and shape me throughout my naval career. I am forever grateful and blessed.
Date: 07/25/19 at 18:00
From: DCC(Sel) (SW/AW) Robert Herrarte
Duty Stations: NOSC Sponae
Comments: "Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you" John Wooden
Date: 07/25/19 at 10:23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) David L. Rose
Duty Stations: 4Th Med Battalion
Comments: From the old ones, on who's shoulders I once stood, For the yet to be, to whom I shall provide a firm foothold. Forget ye not the roots in which traditions are bound, For amongst those tangled knots lie the best and the worst of all lessons. I am truly honored to have been selected. I look forward to continuing the legacy that has become the Navy Chief.
Date: 07/24/19 at 21:33
From: YNC(Sel)(IW) Heather Moore
Duty Stations: NAS JRB New Orleans
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs that helped me get to this point in my life. Thank you Master Chief Boswell and Master Chief Petty for providing opportunities for me to be successful. Thank you AZCS Amy Santos for being so hard on me and expecting nothing but my best. PRC Jeremy Shaw for being the example that I strive to emulate and Senior Karen Seawright for always giving me that nudge I needed right at the perfect time.
Date: 07/24/19 at 16:03
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Charles Whitehead III
Duty Stations: NMCB 15, NMCB 25, NOSC St. Louis
Comments: I would like to start out by saying that being selected is one of the greatest moments in my life. Overshadowed only by the meeting of my lovely wife Christine, and the birth of my wonderful son Charlie. Without both their understanding and support I could not have made it this far in my naval career. I can only thank them and hope to live up to the sacrifices they have made for me to get here and serve this great nation for all these years. I would like thank Senior Chief Jeremiah Shuemaker and Senior Chief Ronald Stocker without whom I just might have quit. To Master Chief John Cullen, I know I owe you. And to countless other Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have led me, and molded me, who have guided me on my way Thank You. I will not let you down.
Date: 07/24/19 at 15:20
From: YNC(Sel) Amber Spoon
Duty Stations: CSG-9, SurgeMain, NCHB-1, NOSC Groton, NOSC Indianapolis, NOSC Honolulu, SIMA
Comments: Thank you to everyone who helped me to finally achieve this great milestone! YNC(Sel)(EXW) Spoon
Date: 07/24/19 at 14:21
From: ITC(EXW)(Sel) Jme Morales
Duty Stations: CRS-8/NOSC Buffalo
Comments: Good luck to everyone during the Season.
Date: 07/24/19 at 14:06
From: YNC(SW)(SEL) Raymond Girard
Duty Stations: NOSC White River Jct, VT
Comments: It is an honor to be selected. I would like to thank my family and peers for all their support throughout the years, helping me achieve this milestone.
Date: 07/23/19 at 22:32
From: QMC(SEL) Tim Petersen
Duty Stations: NOSC Schenectady
Comments: I am truly grateful to have been selected. I would like to thank the loving support of my parents and my Chiefs past and present who believed in me and mentored me. Senior Chief Pickett, Chief Delacruz, and Chief Teson. Thank you all so much.
Date: 07/23/19 at 22:17
From: GMC(SWC/IW) (SEL) Jon Turcich
Duty Stations: NOSC Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 07/23/19 at 22:02
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Job Tate
Duty Stations: NOSC Schenectady / NMCB Two-Seven
Comments: It is truly a humbling thing to have become a Chief Select. I look forward to doing the work necessary to live up to the expectations of the many Chiefs who have bent over backwards over the years to get me to this opportunity. Vermonter through and through. Surprising amount of Naval history in the Green Mountains for a state that doesn't touch the ocean. Semper Fortis. Very Respectfully - EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL)
Date: 07/23/19 at 20:43
From: MMAC (SS) (Sel) Thomas Pflum
Duty Stations: Surgemain Indianapolis, USS Hampton, NAVSUBSUPPFAC NLON, USS Pennsylvania
Comments: I want to start out by thanking my wife Stevy for sticking with me and helping me through everything that got me to where I am at today. I also want to thank everyone from A-Div on the USS Hampton, and USS Pennsylvania, and everyone I served with at NAVSUBSUPPFAC NLON. It doesn't matter what pay grade you were, I am sure that I have learned something from you that has had an effect on my career. I also want tho thank my Grandpa GMC (SW) Tommy Pflum Sr. (Ret.), and my Father OMC (SW) Tommy Pflum Jr. (Ret.) for paving the way for all of us, and for keeping my head on straight.
Date: 07/23/19 at 16:17
From: SOC (SEL) Daniel Jonathan Stanchfield
Duty Stations: SEAL TEAM SEVENTEEN
Comments: Salutations, I would like to extend deep gratitude to the following people; LT Gieszl, SOCM Chase, SOC Sparks, SBC Bohr, SOC Noyes-Smith, PRC Watt, SOC Argello, SOCS Cameron, SOCM Stephenson and many others... The firing of way too many Carl Gustaff Rockets won't let me remember them all, lol. Being just a door kicker is fun, but being mentored to become a leader who can bring out the best in our fellow shipmates is a welcomed challenge, and a sincere honor. I look forward to your guidance, wisdom and mentorship. Let the journey begin! Very Respectfully, SOC (SEL) Stanchfield, Daniel
Date: 07/22/19 at 23:26
From: PSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Blanca Marin
Duty Stations: UWO Fort Worth
Comments: I'm truly honored to have been selected. I would not be here without the guidance, support, and mentorship of my Chiefs. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Very Respectfully, PSC(SW/AW) (Sel) Marin, Blanca
Date: 07/22/19 at 04:28
From: LSC(AW/EXW) (Sel) Amanda M. Mendez(Vidana)
Duty Stations: NRC Port Hueneme/EODESU1/NOSC Portland/VR54/NOSC Chicago/ETD Sigonella(currently)
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have been selected. I am thankful to all that I have come in contact with during my Navy career. I have observed and learned from every person to become who I am today. I especially would like to thank CDR Mike Austin, Senior Chief Tim Brantley, Brando Bautista, Gerald Mance, Chief Tywona Woodward, Chief Kahlil Ruff, LS2 David Landers, DC1 Prudence Crossman, YN1 Michael Davis, and YN3 AJ Nuval. CDR Austin is a mustang and has been a life changing mentor. I couldn't imagine where I'd be if our paths did not cross. He thought me so much, especially how to have mental fortitude and motivation from within. The Navy has been a thrilling roller coaster ride. I learn something new everyday and I enjoy it. The final and most important THANK YOU is for my familia. My mother has been instrumental and supportive of my career. My CHILDREN are my EVERYTHING and they drive me to be the best possible human I can be. I'm looking forward to becoming a Navy Chief and being accepted by the Mess to continue my career. Go Navy, HOOYAH!!!
Date: 07/22/19 at 03:07
From: GMC(EXW)(SEL) Kyle West
Duty Stations: Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion, Riverine Squadron Three, Seal Team Eighteen
Comments: I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to join the World's Greatest Navy Chief's Mess. There are a lot of people that I have mentored, led, and shown me the way over my last 12 years of service to our great country. I most definitely appreciate all of the senior leaders that I have had at each of my previous commands to help me get to this point in my career. May the seas flow in our favor, our flags fly high, and let our United States Navy rule the high seas. Thank you and God Bless to all those who have joined the mess before me and led the way. A few special shout-outs go to ENC Borden, LSC Lauderdale, YNCM Carnes, DCCS McGinnis, MACS Sherman, ETCS Grossman, SOCS Cluney, ETC Vener, and many many others that I have had the opportunity to work with and be led by.
Date: 07/22/19 at 01:41
From: LSC(AW)(SEL) RENATO A. GAYATAO
Duty Stations: VFC-12, NAVSUP FLC FORT WORTH, NOSC VENTURA COUNTY, NOSC LITTLE ROCK
Comments: I'm truly honored and humbled for this opportunity. I did not make it here on my own without the support of my team: All the sailors from NOSC VENTURA COUNTY and FCPOA who supported all the way. LS1(SW/AW/IW) Alexander Diaz and Mr. Rene Valdivia. Thank you LSC(AW)Teresa Dearmon for your mentorship and made me start believing in myself again. Special thanks to the following people who guided and mentored me throughout the years: CMDCM (ret) TERRY DELACRUZ CMDCM TRACY LYON LSCS (ret) THOMAS DWYER LSCS (ret) SIMON MARTLOCK LSCS KESHA WALKER AECS JASON LUCAS LSC ROGER SHUE Now it's time for me to give back and pass down all the mentorship I have received from the past.
Date: 07/21/19 at 19:20
From: ENC (SCW) (Sel) Venora W. Foster
Duty Stations: USS SIMON LAKE(AS-33) NR NOSC PHOENIX OSU, ACB1-PHIBCB1
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family: my husband John, our children Lauren and Robert for all their support and love and understanding when I had to miss their important special occasions. This milestone and lifetime achievement in being selected for Chief has been an honor and a humbling experience. Along the way, I had the opportunity of being mentored and walked along side role models who gave me guidance, and the knowledge to lead our Sailors. I have numerous mentors to thank, and I say in a very humbled voice, Thank you! Looking forward to entering the brotherhood and sisterhood of a very prestigious, respected Mess.
Date: 07/21/19 at 15:51
From: YNC(Sel) Anthony Ardisone
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVENTEEN; NR Fleet Combat Camera Pacific; CBMU 303 Det B; USS David R Ray (DD-971)
Comments: It has been a great honor to have been selected. I will endeavor to live up to the reputation of Chief Petty Officer, established by those before me. I find myself here thanks to guidance and the mentoring of YNC Minerva DuVall, MCC Paul Seeber, MCCS Chris Dallaglio, MCC Patrick Dille, MCC Martin Wright, MCCM Brian Brannon, PRC Justin Watt, PSC Mitzi Kocurek, YNC Helen Roysdon, YNC Thomas Metzger (ret.), YNCM Rob Sosa and many others who I may have briefly met but who's knowledge and experienced manage to affect me.
Date: 07/20/19 at 23:26
From: SBC (SWCC/FPJ) (Sel) Ruben Rubio
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 17, Special Reconnaissance Team 1, Special Boat Team 12
Comments: I am grateful and thankful to all my mentors in the Chief's Mess that have provided me with sound advice throughout my career in the U.S. Navy. I look forward to joining you in the exclusive brotherhood that was started on April 1, 1893.
Date: 07/20/19 at 23:25
From: YNC(SW) (SEL) Tammy Bellay
Duty Stations: USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41), Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, MCM CLASSRON, NMCB SEVENTEEN, NOSC Whidbey Island and currently: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
Comments: I am honored and humbled to be selected to join the most respected Mess in the world. It has been a long road but I would not be here if it wasn’t for the many Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs or Chiefs who were there to drive me. The first person I would like to thank is YNC Marissa Miller, Ret. She took an undesignated Deck Seaman and introduced her to the Yeoman rating and the admin world. She taught me to pay attention to detail, work hard, stay positive and always take care of people. The second person I would like to thank is HMCS Priscilla Johnson. She has been my mentor and my role model throughout my Naval career. She is the major reason I was able to complete college and earn my Master’s Degree. A special thank you to PSCM McNuckle, PSCM Devries, ATCS Harmon, MMCS Corvo, Ret., AWOCS Cameron, EOC Phillips, YNC Savant, and SWC Murphy, Ret. for your leadership and always pushing me to do my best. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for their love and support.
Date: 07/20/19 at 19:46
From: SBC (Sel) John Swick
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 17/Special Boat Team 12
Comments: I would like to express my gratitude for having been selected as a candidate for this opportunity to better serve this nation. I must thank my wife and family who have supported me throughout this journey, and the many leaders and mentors who have given me the guidance, inspiration, and knowledge needed to make it to this milestone. I owe them all, and I can only hope to honor them by being the best leader and mentor I am capable of being.
Date: 07/20/19 at 19:05
From: HMC(EXW) (Sel) Aaron McGowan
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVENTEEN / NOSC Newport, RI / NOSC Jax, FL
Comments: I am honored to be here and able to sign the Goatlocker deck log. Like everyone else here and those who have come before us, this monumental opportunity was not reached with solitary effort. I have too many people to thank for this, both in the Mess and outside of it. There is so much more I have to learn from all of you and I look forward to proving, along with my fellow Selects, that we will uphold the Mess and push it higher. Thank you for all you have done, and thank you for everything to come. "Pressure makes diamonds." Very Respectfully, HMC(EXW) (Sel) Aaron McGowan
Date: 07/20/19 at 18:56
From: LNC(AW)(Sel) Erika Bohorquez
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVENTEEN
Comments: I would like to thank current, and past leaders that assisted me to get through the selection process. it is because of your mentorship and leadership that guided me to my current selection to become a Chief Petty Officer. I am looking forward to learn from the Chief Mess and proudly earned my anchors.
Date: 07/20/19 at 12:22
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF/EXW) Leiman Gonzalez
Duty Stations: NMC Portsmouth; 2nd MLG; 2nd Med Bn; CLB-6; CLB-2; NBHC Key West; BHC Bahrain; NMOTC; 4th Med Bn-Miami; 4th Med Bn-Orlando
Comments: It has been very humbling to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. I could have not done it with out the support of my family and the trust the Mess giving me an opportunity to lead. I look forward to continuing to grow under the guidance of the Mess.
Date: 07/20/19 at 03:21
From: ITC(Sel) Shannon Rainey
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 17
Comments: I am greatly humbled for the opportunity I’ve been given and I stand ready to learn under the guided leadership of the Mess. I know what an honor this opportunity is and what will be expected of me as I complete this journey. I can only hope I am successful in my endeavors. I want to thank the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs of ST-17 for the opportunity to learn from their wealth of knowledge and their efforts to make me worthy of such an honor. To Master Chief Ratliff for always supporting me and believing in me. You’re passion for your troops is unwavering. I wouldn’t be here without your support. Thank you for everything. To Master Chief (Ret) Bruce Brockbrader for your friendship and mentorship as a young Sailor and over the years. You helped shape me into the person I am today and I am forever in your debt.
Date: 07/20/19 at 00:40
From: CTRC(EXW/IW) (Sel) Michael Morris
Duty Stations: ST-17 IWC
Comments: I want to say Thank You for all the help and support many Chiefs have provided to me along the way. I know I would not be in this position today if I did not have the guidance and mentorship of so many who assisted me, and continue to support me as I take this journey and learn to become a Chief and member of the Mess.
Date: 07/19/19 at 18:47
From: YNC(SW/IW)(Sel) Christopher Hualpa
Duty Stations: NOSC Miami, USSOUTHCOM, USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), U.S. SIXTH Fleet, HR-60S Fleet Introduction Team
Comments: I am truly grateful and honor to have the opportunity of being selected for Chief Petty Officer. I give credit to this major milestone in my career to all those leaders that have trained, mentored, and molded into a fine Sailor and future leader. I also want to thank God, my friends and family, and my Sailors for trusting me and allowing the opportunity to impact their career. Navy Chief! Navy Pride?
Date: 07/19/19 at 18:44
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Darren Undercuffler
Duty Stations: USS Hawes (FFG 53), USS Sterett (DDG 112), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), RTC Great Lakes, BMU-2
Comments: Excited to go through season.
Date: 07/19/19 at 16:54
From: MCC (Sel) Joe Rullo
Duty Stations: NOSC New Castle, DE; CLDJ, Djibouti, NRNAVINFO CNA/CNE/C6F
Comments: I am humbled by the task ahead of me for the next eight weeks. My hope is that I will be accepted to become part of the Chiefs Mess. I want to thank my sponsors for their guidance.
Date: 07/19/19 at 03:47
From: MAC (SEL) Wilson Brinley
Duty Stations: VP-8, USNA, COMPHIBGRU-2, CVNE-69, NR NSA Naples, NR NSF Great Lakes
Comments: I am honored and extremely grateful to have been selected for this opportunity to walk side by side with some of the most respected leaders I have had the pleasure to serve under. Several Chiefs have guided me over the years and have all given me one important piece of advice that stuck with me when I made E6, "Take care of your Sailors, and they will take care of you." I never fully understood how much weight that statement held until I received a phone call recently from MAC Lovett, breaking the news. I have had the pleasure of working alongside and leading some amazing Sailors at NR NSF Great Lakes, and during the last two and half years as the Unit LPO, I have learned so many valuable lessons from those Sailors and I'd just like to say thank you for continually ensuring the success of our unit, your careers, and most importantly our mission. Thank you MACM Fryer, MACS Syc, MAC Fisher, MAC Lovett, and ENS Otto (formerly MAC), ACCS Duncan, ATCS Liddle, PHC Finnegan, Ret., AECS Steele, Ret., and so many more for the guidance, advice, and wealth of knowledge passed down along the way. A special thanks to AEC Seymour from my time as an AM in VP-8's line shack. NOSC Chicago Chief's Mess, thank you all for taking your time to guide us through this season. To SBFD for always supporting myself and other Reservists on the job. Lastly, and with the utmost of gratitude, a world of thanks to my wife Laura and children, Elijah, Kathryn, and Theodore, who have missed me on birthdays, holidays, and other special times when I'm gone for "Navy work."
Date: 07/18/19 at 20:39
From: DCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Maurice Robinson
Duty Stations: SWOS LS Norfolk, USS Jason Dunham, NOSC Long Island
Comments: I'm really grateful to have this honor, and looking forward to the new challenge. I'am especially grateful to the sailors I have impacted and the ones who have made an impact on me. Thank you to my family who supporting me throughout this journey.
Date: 07/18/19 at 01:50
From: ISC (IW/SS) (SEL) Jesus Monroy
Duty Stations: NIOC HI NI, CPF-0194, IMF PACNORWEST, SSN 715, SSN 725
Comments: I want to sincerely thank my parents, my wife, and our families for the unconditional love and support throughout the years! Also, a very special thanks to everyone who I have met in my Naval career. Whether good times or bad times, I have learned something from all of you!
Date: 07/17/19 at 23:33
From: BMC (SEL) Jerry K Benitez
Duty Stations: John C. Stennis CVN 74, NOSC TUCSON, NAVELSG, ACB1 NAB CORONADO
Comments: I thank all my family, and all those that I have served with that have given me the guidance and opportunities to gain the experience and knowledge. Without them I would not have achieved this great honor.
Date: 07/17/19 at 21:41
From: AWFC (SEL) Brandon L. Covert
Duty Stations: FLSW ETD PACIFIC
Comments: First, I cannot say THANK YOU enough to my wife Sara, my sons Ryder and Austin and our baby girl Harper. YOU ARE my inspiration and motivation to succeed! I will never forget the awesome Sailors who have lead me, taught me and shown me how to be part of the team! I WILL do you all proud! Thank you!
Date: 07/17/19 at 19:55
From: SWC (Sel) Dennis Palmer
Duty Stations: NMCB 22 Det-Ft. Worth
Comments: Let me begin by saying to my wife and children thank you so much, for letting me be apart of this great organization. Next to all who have made this journey possible for me thank you. Congratulations to all who made it this year, I wish all of you the best of luck on the endeavors we are about to set out on.
Date: 07/17/19 at 17:54
From: HMC(Sel) Grant Ogden
Duty Stations: EMF Dallas Det O, NOSC Kansas City
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my fiance Darian for her love and support over the several years we have been together. I want to thank the numerous Chiefs who have mentored me my entire Naval Career. I would specifically like to recognize Master Chief Brewer, Master Chief Webster, Master Chief (Ret) Anthony, Master Chief (Ret) Wheat, Senior Chief Axsom, Senior Chief Robinette, Senior Chief (ret) Harmon-Moore, Senior Chief (Ret) Wheat, Chief Perry, Chief Van-Harn, Chief Meier, Chief (ret) Clines, the NOSC Kansas City Chiefs Mess and the EMF Dallas Chiefs mess. Without your guidance, mentorship, and leadership I would not be here today.
Date: 07/17/19 at 09:35
From: HMC (Sel) Robert Johnston
Duty Stations: EMF Great Lakes Det-R, NOSC Indianapolis
Comments: First, I would like to thank my great wife Sarah. Without her love, support, and dedication not only to me but also my Naval career; I wouldn't be here. I would like to thank the Chiefs who have mentored me through the past years and have assisted me in mentoring my Sailors. There are a few Chiefs who I would like to thank here: MACS Keatts, HMC Linville, HMC Tompkins, HMC Espinoza, the entire cadre of Chiefs that I have learned from in the TCCC Mess, the EMF Great Lakes Chiefs Mess, and the NOSC Indianapolis Chiefs Mess. Without either the Chiefs or my Sailors I would not be here now.
Date: 07/16/19 at 23:49
From: NCC(SEL) Lanora Marie Sprague
Duty Stations: NTAG Northern Plains
Comments: Thanks belongs to my kids and my parents, first and foremost. I'm thankful for my Sailors who trust me to lead and mentor them, and I'm truly grateful to everyone that has led and mentored me since the day I shipped out, almost 16 years ago. I have had some really standout mentors during my career, and I am forever grateful for those that didn't give up on me during the tough life lessons that led me right here. I also have to stop and recognize all of the difficult moments and difficult Sailors that I've encountered. Every one of those situations offered a lesson that has helped shape who I am today. Thank you.
Date: 07/16/19 at 19:45
From: SWC(SEL) Joshua Dunbar
Duty Stations: NMCB 18
Comments: I am very honored to have been selected. It would not have happened without the loving support of my wife, Felicia and our 4 children. I want to thank all the Master Chief's, Senior Chief's, and Chief's that helped me along the way to get to this stage of my career. I am truly grateful.
Date: 07/16/19 at 18:46
From: DCC (SW/AW) (SEL) Zachary Kotouc
Duty Stations: SWOS LS Norfolk
Comments: I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank my family and all of the chiefs who have mentored me along the way; especially MMCM Charles Phelps, DCCM Robert McGregor, BMC Rocke Ross, BMC Mary Castillo, DCC Jay Fowler, DCC Saul Delacruz, DCC Eric Payne, DCC Chris Brand, YNC Joe Corley, and HTC Ricky Thompson.
Date: 07/16/19 at 18:06
From: LSC (SCW/AW) (SEL) SEIFE WOLDEYESSE
Duty Stations: PHIBCB TWO
Comments: First, I would like to thank the almighty God for this day. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to my family, previous and current leaders who supported me to be selecteed as CPO in the United States Navy.
Date: 07/16/19 at 17:16
From: SFC(Sel) Jennifer Howard
Duty Stations: Fort Bragg, Fort Snelling
Comments: I am a member of the US Army Reserves and am honored to be participating in this season. I want to thank the Chiefs who have guided and mentored me throughout the last few years.
Date: 07/16/19 at 13:51
From: NCC(AW)(SEL) Jeron T. Ford
Duty Stations: NRD Minneapolis, NRD Richmond, TAOC Minneapolis
Comments: I want to thank all of the leadership in my Naval career that helped me get to this monument point in my life. All the mentors that helped me get through all the rough patches played a substantial role in me being selected. Although I am not naming names, the ones who helped me get here received a call from me immediately the day I got the call. I can't wait for the season!
Date: 07/16/19 at 05:04
From: AWFC(NAC/AW/SW)(Sel) Jeremy Ryan Brewer
Duty Stations: VR-57
Comments: Thanks to my wife and son for being there for me through thick and thin. Thanks to the people that pushed me, gave me advice and that trained me throughout my career.
Date: 07/16/19 at 04:48
From: CTNC(IW)(SEL) Amanda Hillard
Duty Stations: NR NIOC Colorado, NOSC Denver, NCDOC, USS Carl Vinson
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their contributions that made it possible for me to make it as far as I have in the Navy. To my daughter, thank you for always believing in me and being so proud of my commitment to serve our country. To my parents, siblings, my ex, and his family, I thank you for all the times you stepped to care for my daughter when I couldn't due to service obligations. I am thankful to all the people I've served with up to this point in time because each and every one of them has helped shape me into the person I've become. Without all the support, hard lessons learned, and everything that's happened in between, I wouldn't be where I am today.
Date: 07/16/19 at 01:40
From: CTTC(SW/AW)(SEL) Adam Jennings Derby
Duty Stations: NOSC, Denver
Comments: I am humbled and honored to have been selected. Thank you to my wife for your steadfast and unwavering support throughout my career. Thank you to Senior Chief Harold Newbill, Chief Heather McKesson and Chief Mary Alder for your mentorship, wisdom and direction. I would also like to thank the NOSC Denver CPO Mess for training and guiding myself and fellow Selectees through season. We will not fail you
Date: 07/16/19 at 00:23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Amy Bohrer
Duty Stations: OHSU Bremerton, OHSU Jacksonville, 4th Medical Battalion, 1st MLG
Comments: I'm incredibly honored and grateful for this opportunity. There's no way I could have made it to this point without the guidance, mentorship, and perseverance of the CPOs I've had the honor to serve with. Many have pushed me beyond what I thought my personal limits were and I'm a stronger Sailor for it. I look forward to what the next chapter holds as I continue on this journey and Navy life.
Date: 07/15/19 at 22:03
From: SWC(SCW/SS) (SEL) Donald Boothe
Duty Stations: NMCB 27
Comments: I would like to thank LSC Kossa, CUCS Marino, UTC Perez, SWC Muniz, CMC Moore, PSC Taylor, CMCDM Saville, CMCDM Barton, and many more, there is no way I could adequately thank you. I could have never gotten to this point in my career on my own. I am truly blessed to have a family that has supported me through all the long separations. Laurel, Peter, Morgan, Dakota, Seth, Chris, Stephanie, and Andrew y'all are truly my ROCK. My only regret is that my Dad would be here to support me in this great endeavor. Thank you!
Date: 07/15/19 at 20:43
From: PSC(AW)(Sel) Christa L. Nelson
Duty Stations: As FTS: NOSC Akron OH, TFCF ASG Kuwait, HELMINERON FIFTEEN, and NOSC Akron. As SELRES: DFAS-CLE and NMCB 25.
Comments: Sincere thank you ALL Sailors of NOSC Akron, and especially those currently attached to NMCB 25 Det 3125. Special thank you to the following for years of guidance, mentoring and motivation: PSCM Shelly Bracken, EOCS Joel Patterson, PSC Christy Hogan, BMC Dave Bonacci, PSC Christopher Van Hesteren, ITC Ali Alicea, QMCS Stephanie San Miguel, AZCS Carla Gilbert, YNC Joshua Jordan, UTC Ron Hendershot, YNC Paul Haverfield, , DCC Brad Bracken, SKC Todd Green, PSC Matthew Nemmers, YNC Scotty Alexander, and many others.
Date: 07/15/19 at 18:11
From: ITC (SEL) Vanessa Griffin
Duty Stations: NSGA Ft. Meade, LHD-7 USS Iwo Jima, COMTHIRDFLT, NCHB-11, SPAWAR 0366, NR NSW IWC 18 (current)
Comments: It's a pleasure to be here!
Date: 07/15/19 at 16:07
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Chase Lee Sims
Duty Stations: USS La Jolla SSN 701; Naval Submarine School; NOSC Bessemer
Comments: To the Chiefs, Officers, and crew of the USS La Jolla, NAVSUBSCOL, and NOSC Bessemer thank you. Thank you for always pushing me to be better everyday and for the countless hours that you all sacrificed to mentor and develop me. To my Shipmates, thank you for the patience, sacrifice, and hard work that you gave. Without you, we would not have been able to achieve the tasks and missions in the manner that we did, nor would I be in the position that I'm in today. Many hands and great minds had a part in making the sailor that I have become, and for that I am truly blessed. To my family, you have been by my side in every step of this journey. I would not have made it through the first day of my career without the support, sacrifice, and love from you. Thank you.
Date: 07/15/19 at 14:22
From: MCC (Sel) Charles Hayes
Duty Stations: NPASE East
Comments: Thank you to all who believed in me no matter what was going on!
Date: 07/15/19 at 12:09
From: CTTC(IW/SW) (SEL) Christopher Van Syckel
Duty Stations: COMPACFLT DET 0270A
Comments: I am honored to have been selected. I would like to thank all of shipmates I have served with over the years, I have learned from you all. I would like to thank my aunt and uncle who adopted me and became the best parents I could wish for. Lastly, I would like to thank and remember ISC(SW) Barry Cain who guided, taught, and helped me in my early years in the Navy.
Date: 07/15/19 at 10:00
From: ISC (IW/EXW/SCW) (SEL) Travis Canovai
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 18, NMCB23
Comments: I am grateful and honored to be selected. I would like to thank the Chief, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have provided me with advice, leadership, and guidance along this journey, especially from SEAL Team 18, SRT2, and NSWGRP10.
Date: 07/15/19 at 09:48
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Mason Mai
Duty Stations: NOSC Denver
Comments: Shortly after graduating Boot Camp and A-School, I looked to an HM2 and thought that was such an accomplishment and that once I made HM2, I would be content and happy with my career. Once I made HM2 and decided to leave Active Duty, I thought I was just going to "chill" in the Reserve, focusing more on my personal life/career and less on the Navy. But the Navy kept calling and I find it impossible to resist. Then by some miraculous chance, I picked up HM1, then I found myself ended up here being selected for HMC. I realized then that being in the Navy and taking care of Sailors/Marines is my passion. I did not make it here on my own, without the amazing leadership in my career, I would have quit the Navy long ago. A send a special thank and appreciation to HMC(FMF/EXW) Troy Ulshoeffer, who pushed and challenged me every day to lead my Sailors. I thank HMC(FMF)(Ret) Michelle Hart for believed in me enough to fight for my chance to advance to PO1. HM1(FMF) Roxana Rubio & Jackie Reyes who sat down with me every deployment morning&night and helped me earn my FMF warfare, who taught me deck plate leadership that helped me advance to HM2. All the Sailors and shipmates of USNH Yokosuka Japan; Charlie CO, 2nd Medical Batallion, Camp Lejeune; 5/14 Q Battery, NOSC Denver; and OHSU Bremerton, Det O, NOSC Denver. I will carry on these lessons and pass them on to the shipmates that are under my charge. Hooyah!
Date: 07/15/19 at 08:24
From: HMC (FMF/SW/CAC) (SEL) Javier A. Jaramillo
Duty Stations: NOSC DENVER
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as a Navy Chief Petty Officer. I would like to thank every Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief who mentored me and had impacted my Naval career. Special thanks to HMCM (RET) Serrano and HMC Diaz.
Date: 07/15/19 at 04:58
From: FCC (SW) (SEL) Derek DuClair
Duty Stations: NOSC Denver
Comments: I have many people in my life who have helped me get to this point. I want to thank my great-grandparents (Ret USAF) who raised me. My shipmates onboard USS Anzio CG-68 2011-2015, my current reserve unit LCS SUW and of course my son and my fiancee who push me to be better everyday.
Date: 07/14/19 at 23:14
From: CTNC(IW/SW)(SEL) Ryan Mathew Fisher
Duty Stations: NIOC Colorado
Comments: I want to thank God for giving me the continued strength to strive for excellence no matter what. I want to thank my wife for her continued commitment to stick by my side and to help me to never give up. I want to thank the many Chief Petty Officers who have given me their wisdom, knowledge, and their valuable time throughout the years to help mold me into what I have become today. Thank you to all who have served and will serve to make our Navy the strongest Navy in the world. And thank you to all who have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep our great nation free.
Date: 07/14/19 at 21:02
From: YNC(Sel) Viridiana Ramirez
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 18, NOSC Erie, HSC-85, EMF Kuwait Kilo, NOSC Whidbey, VFA 151
Comments: I want to start by Thanking my Family, Navy Family and God for being part of my journey. To all the leaders and Junior Sailors all of you have truly influenced me and motivated me to get to this point of my career. I’m grateful for this moment and the challenges that have helped me grow as a leader.
Date: 07/14/19 at 16:46
From: CEC(SEL) Edmund S.Dougherty
Duty Stations: NMCB27
Comments: My special thanks to the following people who have not only had a significant impact on my development, but have also expended a great deal of personal time and effort. BUC Dean Hill YNCS Terri Kerr CMDCM Lori Saville BUC Thomas Camara BUC Eric Surrette CUCM MIchael Van Gundy CUCS Robert Lechner YNC Brandt Werner CMC Robert Moats LSC Sharon Kossa Your innumerable contributions are a debt I can never repay but I will strive to pass down your wisdom.
Date: 07/14/19 at 15:08
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL) Allen Steven Yanow
Duty Stations: NOSC Greensboro, North Carolina
Comments: First I would like to thank my wife, Elizabeth. Her support through this process really reminds me how important family really is. I would like to specifically Senior Chief Walter Turner who was my first LCPO onboard the USS Barry (DDG-52). Without his guidance I would have never been as successful as I have been in this Navy. I would also like to thank Master Chief Stein, Chief Juhl, Chief Hasenfus, Senior Chief Linares, Chief Kehm, Chief Willson, Chief Spencer, and Senior Chief Spencer for being my mentors and guiding me along the way to this point. I was very fortunate to have excellent Chiefs in all of my commands. Lastly, I would like to thank the entire NOSC Greensboro CPO Mess for taking on the responsibility of training me through the season. I will not fail you.
Date: 07/14/19 at 11:16
From: BMC(SW)(Sel) Travis M Tackett
Duty Stations: NOSC Amarillo
Comments: It’s a tremendous honor and privilege to be selected. This is the culmination of a career long dream, and I hope to honor all of those currently serving and who have formerly served wearing the anchors of a Chief Petty Officer. Hoo-yah!
Date: 07/14/19 at 11:03
From: BMC(Sel) Daniel Timothy Geiman
Duty Stations: ACU-2 Baltimore
Comments: I am a Chief Select and just started the season. I know it’s going to be tough but I am going through it 7 other Chief Selects. We are all going to make it and stick together. Thank you. Chief Select Geiman
Date: 07/13/19 at 19:44
From: CTTC(Sel) (IW) Adam Rossman
Duty Stations: NIOC GA-Detroit, NIOC Georgia, NSGA Guantanamo Bay, NSGA Ft. Meade
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected. There is a lot of individual effort that goes into this, but also an equal amount of effort and support from the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have mentored me and helped shape me as a leader. I am extremely grateful to these mentors and will forever remember their support and guidance.
Date: 07/13/19 at 19:30
From: MAC (IW) (Sel) Duane E. Provonche
Duty Stations: NSF White Beach Okinawa, NSF Pear Harbor Hawaii, NAS Sigonella Italy
Comments: I am honored to have been selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the world's greatest Navy. The wisdom, knowledge, and experience I have received over my 17 years of Military Service reflect greatly upon my Chiefs whose guidance made me the leader I am today. I look forward to serving my Country in this role.
Date: 07/13/19 at 14:25
From: PSC(SW/EXW)(Sel) Chanetta Williamson
Duty Stations: NOSC Columbia, NOSC Augusta, SEAL Team 18, CNRFC, PSD Anacostia, PSD Jacksonville, USS Frederick(LST-1184)
Comments: I'm grateful to be selected! First, I would like to start by giving glory to the one who sits high and looks low. Secondly, I'm thankful for the support system of my family and close friends. I'm thankful for my Sailors(some who had made it to the mess already) who allowed me to lead and follow them; yes I say follow them because as leaders we have to sometimes follow. Lastly, I'm thankful for all of my mentors listed in no particular order (CW03 Gonzalez, FORCE (RET) Pennington, ITC(RET) Jeter, DCC(RET) Brandon-Motley, RPCM Roach, ITCM Harris, OSC Thomas, PSC Peele, YNC Livingston, YNC Price, GMC(RET) Fernandez, YNC Merjudio, PSC Smenda, YNC Jenkins, ITC Lewis(Melody), YNC(RET) Dalton, AWCM(RET) Curry, RESERVE FORCE (RET) CJ Mitchell, EMCS McElveen, PSC Lee, NCC Swarts, PSC Jones(Lakisa), LSCS Dillon-White, YNCS Mainville, PSC Lasuire(Joshua), YNC Maxies, PSC Snowden, PSC Petrowski, GMC Vega, PSC Baggett, LSCS Graves, YNCS(RET) Moody, PSC Thompson, Master Chief Bissett, PSC Mercy, Retired Chief Harn, YNC(RET) Duran, YNCM(RET) Roberts, BMC(RET) Washington, PSC(RET) Jules, Chief Seawright, Warrant Officer Chavis,FORCE (RET) Wright, SOCM(RET) Fields, PSC Easterling, and rest her soul PSC Maribel Rincon.
Date: 07/13/19 at 02:42
From: MAC (SEL) Timothy Mullins
Duty Stations: NB Point Loma, NOSC Las Vegas
Comments: I am sincerely appreciative and humble for the opportunity bestowed upon me. I offer my utmost thanks to God first and foremost for providing me with the team and family support. Thank you to my sailors of which none of this would be possible without them. Thank you as well to my senior leadership and guidance over the last few years leading up to this honor.
Date: 07/12/19 at 23:08
From: ISC(IW)(Sel) Robert Rockers
Duty Stations: NOSC Omaha
Comments: I am deeply honored to have been selected as a Navy Chief. I wouldn't have this opportunity if it weren't for the Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that supported and mentored me along the way, I am truly grateful.
Date: 07/12/19 at 22:49
From: BMC (EXW) (sel) Marc Anthony Casasanta
Duty Stations: CRS8 A Co.
Comments: Back in 1993 when I enlisted in the Army Reserve as a Combat Engineer I never could have thought that I would be selected to become a BMC in the Navy Reserve. I truly want to thank everyone that I've met along this amazing journey. Regardless of rank, rate, age, or background, you've all taught me something. I am humbled by this opportunity.
Date: 07/12/19 at 22:19
From: MAC(Sel) Leeona Long
Duty Stations: NOSC Charlotte
Comments: FY20 Selectee MAC (sel) humbly requests permission to join the hallowed halls of the Goat locker.
Date: 07/12/19 at 16:36
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Tito Galindo
Duty Stations: CBC(NFELC), ETT-L,NMCB 17,NMCB 18
Comments: I am honored to be selected as a Navy Chief Petty Officers. I want to thank my wife first and foremost. She is truly amazing. So many have helped me to this point. Key individuals along my Navy life include: FC2 Bell, EA1 Dan Roza, PSCM Tony Vega, BMCS Shadwick, BUC Monize, BMC(ret) Sickenberger- HooRah!
Date: 07/12/19 at 16:10
From: BMC(Sel) Elizabeth Carlin
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana, VAW-117, USW Ops Det N, Expeditionary Maintenance Det M
Comments: Honored and humbled to be selected.
Date: 07/12/19 at 15:45
From: MAC (EXW) (Sel) Adam Little
Duty Stations: NOSC Detroit, NAS Sigonella, MESD 823, NAS Kingsville
Comments: I am incredibly grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to be a part of something as vast and resourceful as the Navy's Chief's Mess. I have had the chance to learn from several Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs throughout my career and I look forward to learning how to better care for my Sailors and pass down the knowledge acquired to the future of our Navy. Thank you again for this honored opportunity.
Date: 07/12/19 at 13:39
From: PSC(SEL) Kristine Hart
Duty Stations: NAS JRB Ft Worth Base Admin, CNRFC, NOSC Norfolk, and VFA 106
Comments: PSC Heather Hagan HMC Reina Ewing PSC Chadwick Mckinney YNC Ramone Rinkin NCC Autumn Swarts PSC Eutsey YNC Brandy Elliott
Date: 07/12/19 at 11:21
From: CSC (SCW) (SEL) Heather A Kettering
Duty Stations: NMCB 5, NMCB 26,CART TEAM II AND NOSC YOUNGSTOWN
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as a Navy Chief Petty Officer, and looking forwarded to the new challenge. I'm very grateful to those who have steered me in the right direction to make this possible. To all that have impacted me I would like to say Thank You!
Date: 07/12/19 at 10:25
From: LSC(Sel) Sarah Ihme
Duty Stations: NCHB 11, NCHB 4, NMCB 74
Comments: I am grateful and humbled to have been selected as Chief Petty Officer. Thank you to all of my past and current leaders and sailors for I would not have made it without you.
Date: 07/12/19 at 09:12
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Roger Hakins
Duty Stations: NMCB 27
Comments: I am thankful and humbled for this opportunity. I am grateful for the people who guided, pushed and believed in me.
Date: 07/12/19 at 06:41
From: ITC(Sel) Jesse Seas
Duty Stations: NR C7F, NR CNFJ, USNS Mercy, COMTHIRDFLT, USS Peleliu, USS Boxer
Comments: It is an honor to be selected and I look forward to learning and growing as a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 07/12/19 at 04:49
From: HTC(SW/AW) (Sel) James Thomas Czalbowski
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis CVN-74; Surgemain Kitsap; Current: ISA Air Base Detachment Bahrain
Comments: I would like to thank all of the USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 Sailors as I served aboard her for 7 years. Especially CWO3 George Butler and DCCS Terry Glimm from 2007-2010 as they welcomed me to the Damage Control Department and mentored me in my success. Of course I can't forget my Navy Reserve family from Surgemain Kitsap and NOSC Kitsap. The Chiefs Mess in Kitsap is the best hands down!!!! The mentorship and effort is priceless and my results as Chief Select for FY20 are proof they care about their Sailors. Finally a special praise goes to MAC Pelarski and MAC Peters who I met going through ECRC and NIACT and currenlty have the pleasure of working with at ISA Air Base Detachment, Bahrain. Their faith not only in me, but the other junior Sailors has been proven as we have frocked 2 and MAPPED another Sailor. With great leadership results will happen.
Date: 07/12/19 at 00:38
From: BMC(Sel) Godfrey Junior Bamfield
Duty Stations: PHIBCB-1/Det 102
Comments: Life is not a race, you can start late; you can start over or you can start when ever you ready but never give up.
Date: 07/11/19 at 23:26
From: LSC(AW)(SEL) Analyn Devega
Duty Stations: RCCSW
Comments: First I'd like to thank Lord Jesus for all the blessings I'm receiving. Second is my husband and son who are very supportive of me and willing to stand by me throughout this new journey. Third is my parents who are always there to guide and love me unconditionally. Lastly, all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have supported me and continue supporting me and giving me great advices and guidance's. Thank you all very much.
Date: 07/11/19 at 20:21
From: ISC (EXW)(Sel) Matthew Walker
Duty Stations: NOSC Denver
Comments: Grateful and humbled for the opportunity and thankful for the support from my shipmates, family, and friends.
Date: 07/11/19 at 19:44
From: HMC (SEL) OLIVER ARCEO
Duty Stations: NH Beaufort, PACOM OKI, USS Iwo Jima LHD7, NOSC North Island
Comments: I always believe progressive mentoring and learning from mistakes and errors is in important in sailor development. I am blessed to be selected but that is only one aspect of reaching the top; determination and aspirations is of an important key. Huge shout out to HMCM Nguyen To and HMC B. Salinas for their patience, guidance, and intrusive mentorship; and a big thank you to my family for their endless support.
Date: 07/11/19 at 17:34
From: ETC(SEL) GEORGE R DEVENPORT
Duty Stations: NOSC Atlanta, NOSC Cincinnati, NSA Bahrain
Comments: Many thanks to Most Honorable and Exalted Master Chief Rosek and More Honorable Senior Chief Dickerson for their guidance and dedication to many Sailors throughout the years, including myself, and the sacrifices that they have made. Very Respectfully, ETC(Sel) Devenport
Date: 07/11/19 at 14:59
From: DCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Maurice Robinson
Duty Stations: SWOS LS Norfolk, USS Jason Dunham, NOSC Long Island
Comments: I'm really grateful to have this honor, and looking forward to the new challenge. I'am especially grateful to the sailors I have impacted and the ones who have made an impact on me. Thank you to my family who supporting me throughout this journey.
Date: 07/11/19 at 08:11
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Tim Bush
Duty Stations: NCHB-11
Comments: I am thankful for so many that have helped me along this path. Some of those include ITCS White, PSC Traw, MAC Thompson, ITC Reynolds, LSCS Hogan, LSCS Jordan, and many more. Thank you for everything you have done.
Date: 07/10/19 at 23:40
From: PSC (Sel) Shawn Fox
Duty Stations: NOSC Memphis, NOSC Roanoke, COMUSNAVCENT, NRPDC NOLA, NOSC Meridian
Comments: I'm really grateful to have this opportunity, but especially grateful to those who steered me in the right direction to make this possible. Thank you to all who are supporting me throughout this process and everyone that will support me in the future.
Date: 07/10/19 at 21:30
From: LSC(AW) (Sel) DEVEYE HADEMEON
Duty Stations: Coastal riverine - EIGHT (CRS-8)
Comments: I'm LSC(Sel) Hademeon, Deveye. I joined the Navy on September 26, 2005. My duty stations include NAS/ASD Atlanta, GA; VR-54 NOLA; NOSC Portland, OR: FRC-West Fort Worth, TX: and now CRS-8 Newport, RI. My current station is operating under CRG-2 located in Little Creek, VA. Selected for CPO this year, it's my great pleasure to introduce myself among my fellow Selectees who I have the honor to acclaim for their selection for the "Class 126.
Date: 07/10/19 at 20:03
From: BMC(SCW/SW) (Sel) Nicole Serben
Duty Stations: USS Comstock (LSD 45), Port Operations Point Loma, ACB-2
Comments: I am incredibly thankful for my friends and family for the motivation they have given me. I also want to thank everyone I have served with and currently serving with for helping me get to where I am at today. I couldn't have achieved all that I have without their support, knowledge and training.
Date: 07/10/19 at 17:47
From: PSC(IW/EXW) (Sel) Shawn Lewis
Duty Stations: CRS3
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as a Navy Chief. I wouldn't be at this point of my career if it weren't for the Chiefs and Sailors that supported and mentored me along the way, I am forever grateful.
Date: 07/10/19 at 17:39
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Claiborne Steffen
Duty Stations: NCHB-10, MESD-823, IBU-13, CVN-76
Comments: After all these years of blood, sweat and tears, day in and day out I am humbled by the people who have supported me to get to where I am today. I couldn’t have gotten this far without the love of my family, friends an the support of my fellow sailors and the Chiefs Mess. I want to specifically thank Senior Chief Desmond, Senior Chief Blankenship and Chief Littlefield through the ups and downs as well as giving me that swift kick I needed from time to time. I hope to see all the other Selectees on the other side and good luck to all.
Date: 07/10/19 at 15:40
From: HMC(FMF) (Sel) Ryan P. Logan
Duty Stations: Expeditionary Medical Facility Dallas One
Comments: Thank you to ITC Joseph Campbell, HMC Jeff Lester and HMC Rick Kaebisch for your mentorship and encouragement!
Date: 07/10/19 at 10:38
From: BMC(EXW) (Sel) Jacob Longbrake
Duty Stations: USS PONCE, NWS Indian Island, NCHB TEN
Comments: I am eternally grateful for being selected to Chief Petty Officer. It was only possible through the sacrifices of my family and the encouragement of my Wife. The Genuine Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs through my career have had a great impact on my life. It is because of their dedication to me and my career that this is possible. To all that have impacted me i would like to say thank you!
Date: 07/10/19 at 00:15
From: NCC (AW) (SEL) Jay Anthony Ferrer
Duty Stations: VS-38, VS-41, HSL-43, VX-9, NRD San Diego, NRD Phoenix and NRD San Francisco
Comments: I am honored to have been selected as a Navy Chief. I wouldn't be at this point of my career if it weren't for the Chiefs and Sailors that supported and mentored me along the way, for that I am forever grateful. HOOYAH NAVY!
Date: 07/09/19 at 23:25
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Kelley McArthur
Duty Stations: NOSC Sioux Falls, VFA-204, NRPDC NOLA, NAS JRB FT WO, PSD BRUNSWICK, NOSC FT CARSON
Comments: It's humbling to be in this position and I not only have all of my previous leaders to thank for that, but every Sailor I've had the pleasure to work alongside. Special shout out to the Chiefs Mess at VFA-204!!
Date: 07/09/19 at 23:04
From: BUC(Sel) Christopher Peterson
Duty Stations: PWD Bahrain, NOSC Sioux Falls
Comments: Thank you to all my family and military family that has made this possible.I am also honored and humbled to be Selected this season.
Date: 07/09/19 at 22:42
From: OSC (EXW/SW) (Sel) Frederick Cobb
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk, USS Mustin, JIATF-South, OSU NOSC Orlando, NR SOCEUR, UWO NOSC Orlando, NR LCS ATL.
Comments: I’ve been a First Class which seems like forever. It feels good to be finally selected. Reading some of these posts reminds me I need to thank my family.
Date: 07/09/19 at 22:42
From: PSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Tara Macoguillen
Duty Stations: NOSC Omaha, NOSC Memphis, PSD Rota, HS-15, and VS 31
Comments: I just want to thank my family and all the chiefs, senior chief, and Master Chiefs that have taken the time to mentor me throughout my career. I’m humbled to have this opportunity to become a chief in the world’s finest navy! I also want to thank all of my junior sailors their hard work is the reason I was able to make it to this point in my career.
Date: 07/09/19 at 22:36
From: ITC(Sel) Creighton Nelson
Duty Stations: NR C10F, NR C7F, NR CNFJ, NR USFF, NR USSTRATOM HQ, NR USSTRATCOM GS, USS Independence CV-62
Comments: Congratulations to all of you that made it! I am sure we all had a different journey but we all made to our destination. I would like to say thank you to everyone that has helped me in my career. I have had the pleasure to work with some of the greatest leaders in the world. Thank you for always pushing me to strive for more. Learning is never over and truthfully I am sure it is only beginning. "If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.'' U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McCraven
Date: 07/09/19 at 22:06
From: LNC(SW/AW)(Sel) Jazmine Reyes
Duty Stations: RLSO SE JAX
Comments: I would like to thank the Chief's Mess for all their support, time and energy. Many great leaders have taken the time to pull me aside and mentor me. I would also like to thank all the Sailors with whom I had the pleasure to serve with and lead in the past. I made many mistakes and tried some experimental leadership but, ultimately grew as a Sailor and person. Last but certainly not least, my family who sat up with me late nights, listened to me gripe, helped me through deployments and always supported me even when it wasn't the most popular decision. I am so excited to move on to the next chapter!
Date: 07/09/19 at 19:53
From: HMC(Sel) Sean Englert
Duty Stations: 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Military Police Charlie Company
Comments: Thank you to all of the Sailors and Marines, officers and enlisted, who helped get me to this point in my career.When the world calls on America, America calls on us. Semper fidelis.
Date: 07/09/19 at 19:12
From: ISC(IW)(SEL) Christopher Ambron
Duty Stations: NR NAVOINTEL 0182, SOCCENT Forward Headquarters, Office of Naval Intelligence, AFRICOM J2M
Comments: A lot of people got me to where I am in my career right now, I did not do it alone! Whether it was my family or my Navy family, there was always someone who was willing to extend a hand to help or provide guidance. I would like to thank my dad ETCS(IW) (RET) Marty Ambron for always being there to to provide mentorship, just talk, or in most cases point me in the right direction so I could learn and answer a question at the same time. I would also like to thank ISC Bright, ISC Theriot, ISC Ward, AGCS Duke, AGCM Smart, and CWO2 McArthur for always pushing me to do and be better, providing me with the guidance and opportunity to succeed, not only in my Navy career but in the civilian world as well. Thank you for always making the time to talk, whether it be about life or career. I truly appreciate the guidance, wisdom, and mentorship you have all provided to me throughout the years. Thank you to CTNCS Ferry and CWO2 Nelson, the wisdom and patience both of you have shown me over the years, has been something I keep in the back of my mind on a daily basis, whether it be in teaching or simply being there to listen.
Date: 07/09/19 at 15:57
From: UTC (EXW) (SEL) Christian Castro
Duty Stations: NCHB-14, NOSC Las Vegas, NCHB-5
Comments: I would like to thank all Chiefs and Officers in NCHB-5 for believing in me. You inspire me and support me in my Navy career. I would like to Specially thank my wife for all her support and all her patience on my military career.
Date: 07/09/19 at 14:58
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) Cerise Stout
Duty Stations: CNAFR San Diego, NOSC St. Louis, NAVFAC SW, HSC-23, PSD Everett, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors for their guidance getting to this point. I am humbled for this selection and it is still sinking in. Thank you to all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have had a footprint on my Naval career this far. I look forward to having a positive impact on Sailors in the future.
Date: 07/09/19 at 13:49
From: HMC(FMF/IW)(SEL) Anthony Juarez
Duty Stations: 3D MED BN, NAVSTA Everett, 1st MAR DIV Twentynine Palms, OSU NOSC Las Vegas, EMF Camp Pendleton
Comments: I would first and foremost like to thank every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief who mentored me over the years, but most of all I would like to thank my sailors. Without you all, I would not be the Sailor I am today. No words or expression will ever accurately capture how honored and grateful I am to have been selected. I can remember my first days of Navy Boot camp as a Seaman Recruit and looking at the example of the Chief Petty Officer. Those first moments linger in my memory and it was in that very moment I would try to aspire to be a Chief Petty Officer. This inspiration would continue to carry me through Naval Hospital Corps School Great Lakes and graduating as a Hospital Recruit, to FMSS/FMTB and on to the duty stations previously listed. I would be remiss to leave out one of my greatest motivations in my life and that is my grandmother who raised me. It is my hope that she watching from heaven with a smile on her face saying, "that's my boy, you made it!". Thank you God, for you know the plans you have for me.
Date: 07/09/19 at 13:11
From: CEC(SCW)(SEL) Brad Hinton
Duty Stations: NMCB 25, NMCB 26, NMCB 74, NCTAMS NAPLES, ITALY
Comments: I want to first and foremost thank all my mentors past and present. It has been quite the journey and I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for my wife, family, and mentors. They all continued to believe in me and I cannot thank them enough. For the ones that went out of their way to give me guidance, those actions have not gone unnoticed. I will forever be grateful.
Date: 07/09/19 at 10:45
From: FCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Timothy George
Duty Stations: NR LCS ASW MAYPORT, OSU NOSC Orlando, NSWC PHD, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
Comments: First and foremost, it is a great honor being selected to be amongst if not the best class of professionals in the world! I am humbled by my selection and know that hard work bares fruit through perseverance. I want to thank my beautiful and sophisticated wife for her continual support even through the tough times and deployments. You have been my rock and motivation throughout my Navy career! Furthermore, I want to thank current and former mentors and leaders who guided, directed, and sometimes corrected me throughout my Navy career. Thank you to CWO5 Baker, FCC Alexander, FCC(ret) Masciovecchio, FCCM(ret) Folger, LCDR Martinez, OSCS Buckley, MMC Sthole, DCC Perkins, and BMC Gaeta.
Date: 07/09/19 at 09:38
From: YNC(Sel) Minda Perez
Duty Stations: NAS Corpus Christi
Comments: IT'S A GREAT NAVY DAY! 2Jul19 will be forever etched in my memory. It is the day I got the call to be a Navy Chief!! Praise and glory to God!!! I AM SO EXCITED and I see the excitement resonate in my husband as well. It's surreal and I find it difficult to describe exactly how thankful I am to have this support and love. In addition to my hubs, I am thankful for my kiddos, Dad, Stepmom, brother, MILs, FIL, friends and coworkers, including many Chiefs. All of these people have helped me for YEARS to get to where I am RIGHT NOW! Thanks is not enough. I don't deserve it. I embrace what has been given to me and I hope to make everyone proud. My cup runneth over (Psalm 23:5).
Date: 07/09/19 at 08:36
From: LSC(SEL) Jay Hicks
Duty Stations: NOSC Orlando / FCL Jacksonville
Comments: I would like to think all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have mentored me during my time in Navy. A huge thanks to my family for the love and support that made this all possible. Without all of you, i wouldn't be so fortunate to be a Chief Select!
Date: 07/09/19 at 02:53
From: SWC(SCW)(SEL) Brian Chapman
Duty Stations: NMCB 25, NMCB 22, NMCB 15 NMCB 3
Comments: I cant Thank my wife enough, if not for your love and support at the home front, none of this would of been possible. You do so much and ask so little. I don't know if I could ever repay you for everything you have done and continue to do. To my family and friends, Thank you for always understanding and being there, it is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed. Thank you to all the ones I have served with, your friendship, support, mentorship and guidance has brought me to this point in my career, you was always pushing me to do and be better. Eph. 5:20
Date: 07/09/19 at 01:20
From: HMC (FMF)(SEL) Brett Cranston
Duty Stations: 3d Med Bn, 3d FSSG, Naval Hospital Great Lakes, OHSU Dallas, EMF Dallas
Comments: What an Honor to be selected. First of all I would like to thank my family for the support while I travel and execute my military orders. My significant other picks up the slack and runs everything like a fine oiled machine. My mentors for giving the guidance and direction that was much needed. My fellow Shipmates for the experience and perseverance to stand up for what you believe in and to never give up. Again, thank you..!
Date: 07/09/19 at 00:52
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Brandon DeHaven
Duty Stations: USS Stump (DD 978), USS George Washington (CVN 73), NOSC Cincinnati
Comments: It is an honor to be selected to Chief Petty Officer. I would first and foremost like thank my family for their support over my career. Without them none of this would be possible. Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief that has mentored me and helped me develop my leadership style along the way. Thank you to my junior Sailors and my former peer group that have also helped develop me as a leader. I would also like to thank my most recent mentors MMC(SW) Adams and ETCM(EXW) Perkins for everything they have taught me. For everyone that has helped me get here I am truly grateful.
Date: 07/08/19 at 20:05
From: NCC (AW) (SEL) Nicolerena Cole
Duty Stations: Subase New London Seaport Ops, VFC-12, VR-56, VAQ-209, and NRD Los Angeles
Comments: Thank you to the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs for being an example and pushing me to be better than yesterday. A few special thanks: To YNCS Joseph Wang! He helped me make my first CCC tour a total SUCCESS! To NCC (ret) Gardener for the “Wardroom” mentorship! To Master Chief Driver for all the awesome words of encouragement! Lastly, to the best first CMC a CCC could ask for Master Chief Starkey! I am so honored to be selected because there are so many awesome NC’s in the Fleet putting in those hours and making the impossible happen! I am excited and look forward the future.
Date: 07/08/19 at 19:08
From: YNC(Sel) Nattearra Taylor
Duty Stations: NOSC Puerto Rico
Comments: I am truly humbled (and still in shock) by my selection to soon join the rank of CPOs. (Once accepted 🙂) I would to thank all my Sailors, Mentors, and Leaders, past and present, because every interaction made me who I am today. I look forward to continue passing all my knowledge on, to every Sailor I meet.
Date: 07/08/19 at 18:32
From: LSC (EXW) (SEL) Jorge M Rueda
Duty Stations: SEAL Team EIGHTEEN
Comments: It is an honor and a privilege to have been selected I could have not done it alone. Thank you to SOCM West, HMCS Gray, LSC Regalado (RET), ITC Jones and all my fellow FCPOs that helped me alone the way. Without the trust and leadership of my Chief’s Mess I would not be doing this today. Thank you!
Date: 07/08/19 at 15:38
From: YNC(AW) (SEL) Fernando Rivera
Duty Stations: NR MSC EPU 102, NR MSCO KOREA, USPACOM Det 501, VFA-102, CMBU 202
Comments: First of all, I am humbled and privileged to be a part of the FY 2020 Chief Petty Officer selectees. The road ahead will be rough but worth it. I want to thank all the MCPOs, SCPOs, and CPOs, who have served as not only examples, but as mentors throughout my Naval Career, without your guidance I would not be where I am at today. Also to the Officers, Peers, and Junior Sailors; I'm here because of the hard work and challenges we have faced head on. I thank everyone for their support and help along the way through the years.
Date: 07/08/19 at 15:28
From: PRC(SW) (SEL) Jericka Rainer
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes/FRC West Det FT Worth/DDG 108 USS Wayne E. Meyer/Pre Commissioning Unit 108
Comments: It’s truly an honor to be selected to wear the uniform and be given the hard job of a Chief Petty Officer. I know I didn’t make it to this point of my career on my own and I would like to publicly thank my mentor, PRC J. Riddling (Ret), PRC Clark, ETCS Reiter, BMC Williams, PRC Waaserman, ADC Spivey and all those I’ve worked for or with.
Date: 07/08/19 at 15:19
From: BUC (SCW/EXW)(Sel) Jason Moore
Duty Stations: NCG2 NMCB 25 NMCB 15
Comments: It’s such an honor to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer! I would like to thank my family for always being there and pushing me to do my best and never quit. Especially my wife she has pushed me to do things I never thought I could! She is my Rock! I would also like to thank all the of junior troops that I have worked with over the years! Without all of you and your great work we would have never accomplish all the amazing things we did together. Finally, my mentors all the GREAT CHIEFS that I have had the honor to serve with. You all guided me through my junior years when I was running hard and reckless and steered me back on course and taught me how to be the leader I am today! I will never forget all you have done and continue to do for me! CAN DO!
Date: 07/08/19 at 11:56
From: OSC (SW) (Sel) Quintrel Brown
Duty Stations: Current: LCS SUW GL, Past: CSCSU GL OS A, USS Halyburton FFG 40
Comments: Thank you to all CPO's, SCPO's, MCPO's, Officers and Junior Enlisted alike who guided me throughout the years. This milestone couldnt have been reached with out the support of my family, mentors, and junior sailors past and present. I am truly honored to be a part of the Chief Mess.
Date: 07/08/19 at 11:28
From: BUC (SCW) (SEL) Jesse M Ward
Duty Stations: NMCB TWO-FIVE
Comments: Want to thank Master Chief Fryer, Seinor Chief Witts and Chief Loder for puting there trust in me so i could grow as a leader.
Date: 07/08/19 at 11:28
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Heather Harmon
Duty Stations: VR56, HM14, CVN69, FRC Norfolk, VFA106, HM15
Comments: Thank you to everyone who supported, guided, and believed in me over the last 13 years. Those above, next to, and below me have shaped me into the Sailor I am. I am truly grateful for this honor.
Date: 07/08/19 at 07:27
From: EOC (SCW)(SEL) Dina Renee Mitma
Duty Stations: ACB1, NCHB3, NMCB18
Comments: I received more from the Navy than I expected when I joined at 17 years old; so I thank the a United States Navy. It's a humbling honor to be a Selectee this year; so thank you to the board and those Chiefs who will be devoting their time over next few months to all Selects. I thank my daughter for her understanding and patience for all those times I wasn't home. I thank my father, who is my first mentor and best friend. Last but not least, I thank the Chiefs and especially my E-6 and below fellow Sailors who have mentored and worked hard with me over the years, only because of them I am here.
Date: 07/07/19 at 21:58
From: HMC (SW/IW) (SEL) Jan Martin Villanos
Duty Stations: NOSC Atlanta, NOSC Washington, USS Green Bay (LPD 20), NOSC Long Island
Comments: I would like to thank all CPO's, SCPO's, MCPO's, Officers and Junior Enlisted alike who has guided me throughout the years. Thank you for continuing to push me harder than over, to tackle the unknown, to be comfortable with discomfort and to never stop learning. I would not have reached this milestone in my career without you all. Thank you!
Date: 07/07/19 at 18:56
From: AWFC(NAC/AW)(Sel) Anthony Perrone
Duty Stations: VR-52, VR-64, VR-53
Comments: Special thanks to all of my past mentors who helped me get where I am at. I could not have done it with out you!
Date: 07/07/19 at 17:41
From: PSC (SEL) Kim Chamron
Duty Stations: PSD Willow Grove, ECRC FWD AFG, NOSC Manchester, CNREURAFSWA, NOSC Greenville
Comments: I would like to thank all Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs! Also, I thank my family, Peers, and Junior Sailors. Every single one of them helped me get where I am now. I would like to also thank my mentors PSC Aaron Brown, AEC Scott Reed, HMC Gregory Harris! Thank you for your mentorship and i look forward to more of it.
Date: 07/07/19 at 17:34
From: MAC (SEL) Trent Allan Albee
Duty Stations: Commander Naval Forces Korea Det Alpha
Comments: I would like to thank the mentorship and guidance throughout the years to all I’ve served with. The outstanding sailors I’ve been fortunate enough to serve with made my selection possible. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity. A few Chiefs I’d like to thank include ETC Messinger, LSC Grimes, BMCS Nothdorf, EMCS Arntzen, LSC Ford, and BMC (ret) Volk to name just a few.
Date: 07/07/19 at 16:10
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Christopher T. Harris
Duty Stations: SurgeMain Augusta, SurgeMain Atlanta, NCTL Marietta, USS Harry S Truman(CVN75)
Comments: This is truly a humbling and amazing honor!!I would like to thank my family, friends, and my fellow shipmates (active and SELRES) for being so supportive of me over the years. To all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have pushed me to work hard and have believed in me throughout my career, thank you! And last but not least, I would like to thank all of my junior sailors for their hard work! I would not be who I am today without all of you! Thank you!
Date: 07/07/19 at 14:37
From: NCC(SS)(SEL) Michael E. Dana
Duty Stations: USS Annapolis (SSN 760), ONI SSO Groton / COMSUBGRU 2, PCU and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), FRC EAST DET Mcguire, NOSC New York City, NOSC Atlanta
Comments: I am beyond humbled and honored to have been selected this year. There have been so many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs over the years that I looked up to and aspired to be. It all began with my very first COB from the USS Annapolis (SSN 760), CMDCM(SS)(RET) Scott Fusco. He was the one that drove me early on in my career and took me under his wing There have been so many more along the way and I wish I could mention them all. THANK YOU ALL!
Date: 07/07/19 at 11:49
From: AMEC (AW) (SEL) David Herrington
Duty Stations: VX-1 // VAQ-209 // VR-53
Comments: This is truly an amazing honor!!! Thank you to all who have helped me in my career Active, FTS, and Selres alike. All of you have helped me so much during my career. I would not be here today if it weren’t for the support and motivation. A huge thank you to AMCS Cosio for your leadership, guidance and always pushing me to be better. You are a huge reason I made it this far. Thank you to the VR-53 Chiefs Mess, past and present, for the amazing leadership you have shown me over the years! To my family and friends thank you so very much for your help and support during my career.
Date: 07/07/19 at 00:46
From: ADC(AW)(SEL) Brittany Owens
Duty Stations: VR-53 // VR-64 //VR-53
Comments: I just want to thank my family and especially my junior sailors that supported and help me to get here today .Thanks to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that guided me and gave me tools and wisdom that got me here today, specially ATCS Simmons that with his mentorship, guidance and example, motivated me to be the sailor I am today.
Date: 07/06/19 at 21:29
From: EMC(SW) (Sel) Michael Pizarro
Duty Stations: NOSC Orlando (Surgemain), NOSC Tampa (FTS Staff, Units: LCS Mayport, OSU), USS Klakring FFG 42, USS Simpson FFG 56
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my friends and my fellow sailors (Active & SELRES) for all of the love and support they have shown me over the years, I would not have been able to make it without you. I want give a special thanks to the following shipmates for being great mentors and providing me with a clearly lit path for my career: MMCS Nicolas (Retired), GSMCS Swaby, EMC Chatman (Retired), EMCS Furse (Retired), DCC Caliz, EM1 Valdez (Retired), EM1 Boucher (Retired), ENCM Gurrola. Your words of wisdom and tough love have molded me into the sailor I am today. You will forever be appreciated!
Date: 07/06/19 at 18:04
From: MAC (Sel) Joe Ken Rogers
Duty Stations: NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX
Comments: I would like to thank Senior Chief Ivan Delgado, Master Chief Scott Jones and LTJG Jimmy Wyatt (LSCS), all have had a positive influence in my career.
Date: 07/06/19 at 15:15
From: ISC(Sel) Sara Jean Fink
Duty Stations: Ft. Gillem
Comments: I made Sel in FY-19 but had to wait this year to go through the Season, no fault of my own. I am honored to be a Select and excited to join the Goat Locker.
Date: 07/06/19 at 15:12
From: HMC(EXW/FMF)(SEL) Andrew Jenke
Duty Stations: NOSC Norfolk, 4thMED BN, NCHB-1, NOSC Greenville
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors (active and retired) for believing in me and pushing me to get this far. I know I have a lot of growing to do and I’m looking forward to the upcoming challenges we will be facing. I also want to thank the junior sailors that I have worked with for the past 13 plus years. Without them I wouldn’t be near the person or sailor that I am today.
Date: 07/06/19 at 13:22
From: EOC (SCW) (SEL) Domingo Fuentes Velez
Duty Stations: NMCB 14 Det 2814 NOSC Puerto Rico
Comments: I want to thank my family and fellow sailors that support and help me to get to where I am. Thanks to all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that one way or other help me with their wisdom and guidance to made it so far, specially CMC John, Sabik that with his mentorship, guidance and example, motivated me through my Navy career.
Date: 07/06/19 at 12:18
From: GMC(Sel) Corrine Klister
Duty Stations: NOSC Greenville, NOSC Chattanooga, RTC Great Lakes, USS Barry DDG52
Comments: I would like to thank NCC Freeman who has always supported me as a friend and as a leader. Retired Master Chief Daniel Nichols who has honestly been my mentor from damn near day one. He has been a role model for many that had the opportunity to serve with him. I would also like to thank FCC Prouty, my first chief in the Navy. He made me realize that you are nothing unless you push yourself and he is the only chief I've ever met that would get down on his hands and knees to sweep a p-way with his division.
Date: 07/06/19 at 10:13
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Adam Colby
Duty Stations: US AFRICOM, SURGEMAIN, NOSC ROCHESTER, NY, US INDOPACOM DET 301, NOSC KITSAP, NOSC EVERETT, VFA-113, NRD MINNEAPOLIS, VAQ-134, NLEC NEWPORT, RI, USS UNDERWOOD (FFG 36)
Comments: I’d like to take a moment and thank my family and friends for helping me get to where I am today. I’d like to say thank you to all my mentors, thank you for being patient with me! Thank you especially to the following people: My daughter, thank you for your patience, it hasn’t always been easy; to my ex (Alex), even know we’re no longer together you still stood by me through thick and thin and I can’t thank you enough; BMCM Iverson and BMCS Stephens, thank you for giving me an opportunity to choose my own path while making sure I turned into the Sailor I am today; PN1 Burrell, your patience with me was crucial in giving me the guidance that I needed in the beginning of my journey as a YN and a Sailor; YNCS Parker, you taught me to have a positive attitude even when things are rough; YNCS Blackmon, thank you for letting me run on my own but still being there to pick me up when I fell; LTJG Lott, you helped me adjust to the SELRES world and everything that goes into it, MCC Dille, thank you for being the voice of reason when things didn’t make sense; SGM Haywood, thank you for being there for me and my family went things were dire; PSC Bolton, thank you for being the continuity, as FCPOs at the same time I looked up to you for guidance and wisdom, and now today as I am one step closer to joining you in the Chiefs ranks I want to thank you again for being there always!
Date: 07/06/19 at 07:06
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Matthew Shelton
Duty Stations: HSC-85/VR-55/VFA-122/VR-53
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all CPOs, SCPOs, MCPOs that have given me training and guidance through my navy career so far. I would not have made it this far without standing on the shoulders of those who have been there before and for that I am forever grateful.
Date: 07/05/19 at 23:32
From: AWFC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Tracy Carter
Duty Stations: VR-61
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs, Sr Chiefs, and Master Chiefs I’ve had the pleasure and honor to serve with over the past 14 yrs. I’d like to especially thank my husband and biggest supporter, AFCM Fred Carter, for always having faith that I would some day be selected. He has always encouraged me to do more and above all, make a difference. I am honored and humbled to be a part of this years Season, and look forward to serving with my “Brothers and Sisters.”
Date: 07/05/19 at 16:13
From: NDC (DSW/SW) (SEL) Timothy Moehring
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command
Comments: Thank you to my current Chief, NDC Kirby and also to my past Chiefs: NDCM Dan Jackson, NDCM Chad Leaman, NDCM Ashley Gossett, NDCS Loy Clouse, NDC Josh Miller, NDC Eddie Briggs, NDC Jared Butler, NDC Mike Strauss, and the many other Chiefs I’ve encountered throughout my career for their support and guidance! A special hooyah for ND1 James Reyher and ND2 Ryan Harris, both of whom I’m sure would be chiefs by now.
Date: 07/05/19 at 14:58
From: BMC (SEL) Ernesto Loa
Duty Stations: JRB Fort Worth/NOSC Fort Worth/ SURGEMAIN.
Comments: I would like to take the time and thank all of the Chiefs that have been there sharing their word of wisdom that have helped me progress through out my Navy Career and have lead me here at this opportunity to humbly prove that i am worthy of being part of the Worlds Gratest Navy Chief Petty Officers MESS. It is absolutely a privilege to be here and look forward to be molded according to Chiefs MESS specifications.
Date: 07/05/19 at 13:57
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) ANTHONY G TRUJILLO
Duty Stations: SWOS LS NORFOLK FARRIER FIREFIGHTING SCHOOL
Comments: Thank you to the biggest and most influential Chief I have had in my career is ATC (AW/NAC) (Brown shoes forever) RET Todd Johnson, of whom I can never repay for his dedication to my success. He is solely responsible for the early intervention of my career. Also a massive thank you to DCCM Danielle Saunders for giving me that massive Master Chief kick in the ass. There are so much more to list, MMC Rocky Rao, DCCS Jeffcoat, DCCM Danny Burke, ENC Sam Housey, and the list goes on. I love all of you and that you and am eternally indebted to you all. Thanks to all of those I have forgotten to mention. Much love. V/R DCC (SW) (SEL) Tony Trujillo
Date: 07/05/19 at 09:28
From: SBC(SEL) Mike Sanchez
Duty Stations: Seal Team 18/NAVSCIATTS/Special Boat 22
Comments: I want to thank all the leaders and mentors who have helped me get to this milestone including SBCS Norrell, Warrant Obst, Warrant Luna, and SBCM (ret) Jordan to name a few.
Date: 07/05/19 at 02:35
From: BUC (SCW/EXW)(SEL) Gregory Nausley
Duty Stations: NMCB 25
Comments: I would like to say that I am truly humbled and honored to have been selected with many years of hard work and sacrifices. I have to thank the Chief's Mess of NMCB 25 for the mentorship and opportunities that have got me to this place in my career. CMDCM Cullen, CUCM Whitney, CUCS Shuemaker, CMCS Davis, UTCS Gavin, BUC Ely, BUC Tandy and many more. Thank you to all of the junior troops who allowed me to lead them to their successes and to all of my peers who helped me along or were there to lend an ear. Finally, I must thank a few of my mentors from my time on Active Duty: CMDCM (ret) Sampson, BUCS (ret) Johnson, CMDCM (ret) Mabry, CMDMC (ret) Hall. Thank you all for your mentorship that has stuck with me for my entire career.
Date: 07/05/19 at 00:42
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Jeremy Shelton
Duty Stations: NAS FORT WORTH JRB, VR-62, VR-46
Comments: Grateful for the leadership, mentorship, and guidance from my Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs. Also, without the Sailors I served with and led, I would not be where I am. The anchor of a Chief carries with it a great deal of responsibility, I look forward to earning the right to wear it with pride and humility and serving our great Navy for many years to come.
Date: 07/05/19 at 00:23
From: LSC(AW) (SEL) Alicia Galvan
Duty Stations: RCC FT WORTH
Comments: What a humbling honor!!! Thank you to al the Chiefs, Seniors and Master Chiefs that have crossed my path in the last 14 years. I know that I carry a piece of knowledge or trait from each and every one of you. Most importantly I want to thank any Chief from VAQ -132 (05-09) who guided and believed in the young undesignated line-rat. You all have become a woven fabric for my journey. To RCC Fort Worth Command Chiefs who have adopted me as one of their own for the last two years. It’s been painful growth, but I am thankful to each and everyone of you. Class 126 Selectees this is OUR SEASON!!! LSC(AW) SEL Galvan
Date: 07/04/19 at 23:47
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) Timothy Patrick Donovan
Duty Stations: NOSC Earle, Det X OHSU Portsmouth
Comments: It is my privilege to honor and thank the following Chiefs, who have mentored, guided and truly changed the course of my career. HMC Richard Espinosa, you gave me my best advice and guidance which shaped and molded my path as a newly frocked first class. HMC Ed Keenan, you were my guardian angel in Iraq, thank you for your support and tough, but fair heritage based lessons. HMCS Bonnie Haaga, you guided me through the most uncomfortable change in my career, Green to Blue side. Enough Said. HMC Janine SimmsColon, I probably learned my most important lessons with you, stern and always using the opportunity to prepare me. I learned to acknowledge, and respect my weaknesses and use the advice you gave me to combat my eagerness and haste. HMC Joeseph Columbo, You know why. I also want to personally thank several other chiefs, Chief Tham Nguyen, Chief Luvi Gosine, Chief Sean Flaville, Chief Germain Kirton, Senior Chief John Sidwa, Senior Chief Glenn Tettemer. Thank you for everything mentioned and then some. I am truly honored to be given this privilege to earn your respect and hope to make you proud.
Date: 07/04/19 at 23:30
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Ryan Daniels
Duty Stations: Navy Operational Support Center Minneapolis MN/ MOBSECRON 2 DET 21, Portsmouth VA/ NAS Keflavik ISL
Comments: It is truly an honor to be selected. I cannot thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have been instrumental at guiding me throughout my Naval career. I will take the valuable lessons each of you has taught me and will not let you down. I would like to thank everyone who helped me get to this point in my career, especially the following: MACS Russell, MACS Wallace, MACS Warren, MAC Dolan, MAC Relander, HMC Johnson, and MAC Ellis.
Date: 07/04/19 at 22:29
From: ITC (SEL) Christine Henault
Duty Stations: NOSC Newport, RI
Comments: I am truly honored and humbled to be selected, and have so many sailors and Chiefs to thank before me. Thanks and gratitude to all of the Chiefs from CART, from deployment in Afghanistan, from NATO ACT, and from NOSC Newport. Their continued guidance, encouragement, and examples of leadership have made such a difference in my Navy career, and in my life.
Date: 07/04/19 at 21:19
From: ABFC (SEL) Mario Wade
Duty Stations: NOSC Chicago
Comments: Thank you to all current and past Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have supported me.
Date: 07/04/19 at 20:40
From: ISC(Sel) Kelly Stoll
Duty Stations: NOSC ST. LOUIS
Comments: What an amazing opportunity to learn from this diverse and unique community of leaders, and be one step closer to one day understanding what it is to be a Chief. I am grateful for all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs, that have crossed my path during my time in. I will never forget those that have left an impression. . . . . . their selflessness, continual willingness to serve, leadership, and honesty. I am here because of so many.
Date: 07/04/19 at 19:20
From: CTRC (IW/EXW) (SEL) Chris Olaf Holland-Tuve
Duty Stations: NOSC Minneapolis
Comments: Currently assigned to NIOC Texas- Minneapoilis
Date: 07/04/19 at 18:19
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Courtney Foster
Duty Stations: PSD Whidbey Island, Wa, NOSC San Diego, CA, HSC 85 North Island, Ca, NOSC Madison
Comments: I want to say thank you to my family, friend and mentors for all the love and support you have shown me throughout my career. This is for you!
Date: 07/04/19 at 17:17
From: AWSC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Zachery Webb
Duty Stations: HSC-3 SAU, HSC-4, HS-4, HS-10, HS-2
Comments: One of the greatest honors is to be selected to Chief. This wouldn’t of been possible without the guidance from all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that allowed me to grow, to my peers that support me and the junior Sailors that followed me. I look forward to giving back what I’ve learned and will learn in The Mess.
Date: 07/04/19 at 15:49
From: MNC (SEL) James E. Washington
Duty Stations: NOSC Greenville
Comments: I'm am so very thankful and grateful for being selected. I would like to thank all Chiefs that poured wisdom, knowledge, and leadership into my life.
Date: 07/04/19 at 15:33
From: CMC (SCW/AW) (SEL) Jonathan Martin
Duty Stations: VQ-3, NMCB 4, NWS CHARLESTON, NMCB 18, ACB-2, BMU-1
Comments: Thank you to all the family and friends who provided the necessary faith, foundation and stability allowing this selection to be possible.
Date: 07/04/19 at 14:22
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Julie Noble
Duty Stations: Navy Operational Support Center, Peoria, Illinois
Comments: Such an honor to be selected. Many thanks to all of the Chiefs, Senior Chief and Master Chiefs who have guided me and helped me to get to this point. I wouldn't have been able to make it here without them.
Date: 07/04/19 at 13:55
From: ENC (EXW) (SEL) Jeffrey Erickson
Duty Stations: Navy Operational Support Center Minneapolis, MN / CORIVRON EIGHT Bravo Company 1st PLt. Annapolis,MD
Comments: A huge Thank You to All the Chiefs/ Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs I have crossed paths with and worked with who have mentored and given me to tools to reach this point. I wont let you down!
Date: 07/04/19 at 13:47
From: ITC(IW)(SEL) Karla Patrice Southern
Duty Stations: Guantanamo Bay Cuba/JTF J6
Comments: Good Morning! First and foremost I thank God. I would also like to thank ITCM Rebecca Powell, ETC Paul Kordus, ITC Kenny Hoff, ITC(IW) Alicea, ITC(IW) Mari Teneyuque, YNC Robin Hamilton, HMCS Henry, ITCS Finchum, ITCS Welling, ITC Tate, ITC Cain, PSC Benny Byers, LSC Melody Zamora, LT Barb, I know I have missed many as there are so many who have touched my Navy career along the way and that goes back a long way. SEMPER FORTIS Very Respectfully, ITC(IW)(SEL) Karla Southern
Date: 07/04/19 at 13:11
From: LSC (EXW) (SEL) Jeffrey Moodie
Duty Stations: NCHB-8, VR52, NAS ATSUGI, NAS KEFLAVIK
Comments: I would like to say thanks to a few key people for helping me to get to this point in my career. Namely, LSC Brown. LSC Marko. ISCM Sauerman. My entire crew of junior sailors from NCHB-8 Air Cargo Company, where I served as their LPO, and all my other shipmates that encouraged me along the way to be a better person. I would not have made it here without each and everyone of your tireless efforts, guiding me, expecting more from me. Thank you all.
Date: 07/04/19 at 11:59
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Scott Martin Murry
Duty Stations: NCHB-8 HQ
Comments: Thank you to MACM Mcgillis for the continual professional development and career assistance, ASCS Strogan for the long-term mentorship and advice, and to MACS Brenckman for the unwavering leadership and support.
Date: 07/04/19 at 11:44
From: MNC (SEL) Donald Humberger
Duty Stations: NOSC Chattanooga
Comments: I would like to generally thank The Mess for setting an example of leadership and dedication beyond the norm. It has always been a high mark to aim for. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and become a better sailor and leader. My career has been impacted by many along the way, in and out of rate. Chief Bird, Chief Jetton, Chief Goneia, Senior Chief McBee, Senior Chief Lewis, and Master Chief Thompson. I thank you all for your investment personally and professionally.
Date: 07/04/19 at 11:31
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Randall Tyler Rocheleau
Duty Stations: HM-14, VFC-12, VR-58
Comments: Huge thank you to all the Chiefs Who led me and junior Sailors who followed and made my ability to be Selected.
Date: 07/04/19 at 11:24
From: NCC(AW)(Sel) William C. Wesley
Duty Stations: NOSC New York City
Comments: I would like to thank the entire Chief's mess at VR-62. Personally I would like to thank CMDCM Steve Lupton who gave me the training that would guide me through this process. AFCM Troy Boswell, AZCS Amy Santos, ADCS Chad Fackler, PSC Ahiagbede, and the entire Chief's mess at FRC Nola who believed in me and carried me through a very tough time in my life. They kept me upright and I definitely give them thanks for what they did for me. I would also like to thank CMDCM Jeff Sliker, who asked me to be his NC at NOSC NYC. Thank you for believing in me and what I stand for as a Navy Counselor. I also need to thank NCCS Kelly Williams who convinced me to convert to NC. Her passion for the rate made me realize that I share the same passion, and that's taking care of Sailors. NCC Cheyenne Delahunt, you have always been there when I needed guidance and I know you will continue to be there for me. I appreciate all the Chief's past and present, I have always looked up to my Chief's and I have always aspired to be one.
Date: 07/04/19 at 11:13
From: AMC (Sel) Dylan Michael Arttus
Duty Stations: HSM 41 SAU
Comments: Thank you for the guidance and support of every sailor I have had the honor of serving with.
Date: 07/04/19 at 10:35
From: YNC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Nicholas J. Castillo
Duty Stations: Navy Operational Support Center Green Bay
Comments: Prior Commands: SEAL Team 17 U.S THIRD Fleet Destroyer Squadron ONE
Date: 07/04/19 at 03:00
From: OSC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Jason Giroux
Duty Stations: ST-17, CNRSW, MSRON-1.
Comments: I would like to thank Master Chief Haley, Master Chief Green, Senior Chief McNaughton, Senior Chief Pittam, Senior Chief Grey, Chief Girdwood, Chief Bolivar, Chief Guthrie, Chief Thompson, Chief Audiss, Chief Kelley, Chief Rillon and all of LSU-17. I also would like to thank Chief Hudnel. You were a big influence and inspiration when I was a PO1 and PO2. You really set the standards of what it was to be a Chief.
Date: 07/03/19 at 22:33
From: BMC (SEL) Grant Evan Lively
Duty Stations: SurgeMain Indianapolis(current); CVN-71 (past)
Comments: I am humbled, excited, and most of all honored to have been chosen to be a CPO Select. I am looking forward to CPO 365 Phase 2 and hope to earn a place within the CPO MESS in September. I would like to thank my family, all the Sailors that I have worked with over the years, and my Chiefs (past, present, and future) at SurgeMain/NOSC Indianapolis for their guidance, leadership, and expertise.
Date: 07/03/19 at 22:11
From: MNC(SEL) Kevin Louis Maddock
Duty Stations: NOSC Shreveport OPS
Comments: Cross Assigned to LCS MCM Mayport I would like say thanks to those who have helped me along the way Master Chef Hegarty Master Chief Hays Senior Chief Chapin Chief Johnson Chief Buttler Chief Krull And many more. Thanks
Date: 07/03/19 at 21:51
From: UTC (Sel) Rick Busby
Duty Stations: Reserve
Comments: Thank you for allowing me to sign the Selectee Deck Log.
Date: 07/03/19 at 21:30
From: HMC(SEL) REGINALD LEE
Duty Stations: Current: OHSU PENSACOLA DET D DRILLING AT NOSC SHREVEPORT, 1997-1999 USS SHREVEPORT LPD-12, 1995-1997 Naval Dental Center Parris Island
Comments: I would like to thank HMC Rusty Smith, HMCS(Ret) Cedric Franklin, HMC(Ret) Ira Nelson, QMC Jason Johnson and all of the present and former Chiefs that have helped me through this journey to become the sailor I am.
Date: 07/03/19 at 21:21
From: YNC(SEL) Norbert Bumagat
Duty Stations: NOSC ST. LOUIS
Comments: Thanks YNCS Crossland; ITC Lehr; YNC Johnson; YNC Bennett; ABHC Wilkinson; PSCM Lowe; EQCM Cain; STGCS Range; ETVCS Alley; MCC Takada; MCC Pritt and everyone else who has influenced and mentored me.
Date: 07/03/19 at 21:01
From: YNC(SEL) Elizabeth Ann Mickus
Duty Stations: NOSC Indianapolis
Comments: I want to thank my family who has supported me while away on deployment. I want to thank BMCS Cassada, MRCS Ogden, MMC Tomlin, YNC Ramsey, ABHC Wilkinson, MMC Henry, and YNC Clayton for their mentorship and guidance over the years. Also, my peers that I have worked with.
Date: 07/03/19 at 20:48
From: YNC(AW)(Sel) John Goodman
Duty Stations: NAVOPSPTCEN Shreveport
Comments: Respectfully Request entry.
Date: 07/03/19 at 20:37
From: ETC (EXW/SW)(SEL)(SEL) LEON GONZALEZ
Duty Stations: OSU/DIEGO GARCIA NOSC PUERTO RICO
Comments: This is ETC(Sel) Gonzalez, with combined service of 18 yrs (7active) from Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Want to express my gratitude to those honorable, more honorable and must honorable Chiefs from CVN74, NAVCOMTESTA SAN DIEGO, NSWC/BUDS(class 248), C4F DetA, CORIVRON 10, NAVFAC Port Hueneme AND NOSC Puerto Rico, for forging the sailor that I am today. Looking forward to be part of the MESS.
Date: 07/03/19 at 18:38
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) JOSEPH E GARLING
Duty Stations: 4TH RECON DELTA COMPANY
Comments: I want to give thanks to all the Chief's that provided me with guidance and mentorship past and present.
Date: 07/03/19 at 17:38
From: AEC (SEL) Enrique Delgadillo
Duty Stations: HSC 85 Naval Air Station Coronado
Comments: Very humbled and grateful to be selected for in this, class 126. I am looking forward to the challenges and the personal growth our class in going to embarked.
Date: 07/03/19 at 14:20
From: BMC(EXW/AW)(SEL) Radu Andrei Danciu
Duty Stations: Uss Harry S Truman CVN 75; NCHB 14 CTC B
Comments: As a young E-1 i was welcomed to the fleet by 3 incredible Chief : ATCS REED, ATCS BECKWITH and AEC Manus, i owe a great deal of gratitude to these people for molding me into the person i am today. Down the road i never would have thought i would have that kind of leadership again but i was wrong along came LSC ARIAS,LSC Rodriguez and LSC Pena who have been a positive influence not only in my career but in my life. Being selected is a great honor but without the sailors that i have worked with throughout the years this would not have been possible. I am looking forward to challenges that await me.
Date: 07/03/19 at 14:06
From: LSC (EXW) (SEL) Shannon Harden
Duty Stations: NAS SIGONELLA, NCBC GULFPORT
Comments: There are so many people that I would like to recognize for helping me get to this point in my career. From the Chief’s at NCHB 13 to CNE CNA C6F DET 130 to NAS SIGONELLA to NAVSUP FLC SIG. Far too many to name individually for fear of leaving anyone out. I’ve been surrounded by some truly amazing people. Both on the reserve side and also active duty and FTS. And of course there are all of the junior Sailors that have allowed me to mentor and lead them over the years. Sailors who through their performance and execution have made my job look easy. I am truly humbled by the overwhelming support that has befallen me since I received my selection notification yesterday. I look forward to the journey with which I am about to embark. Ready to learn, grow and then pay it forward.
Date: 07/03/19 at 12:01
From: YNC(AW/EXW)(SEL) Adam M. Rice
Duty Stations: NOSC Tallahassee
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Lynn and my boys for always supporting me and pushing me to be better. I also want to thank my amazing mentors, BMC(ret.) Lopez, YNC(ret.) Oitzman, PRC(AW/SW) Sheppard and my brother from another mother, YN1(EXW) McInnis.
Date: 07/03/19 at 11:58
From: LSC(SW/EXW) (SEL) David Farmer
Duty Stations: NOSC Tallahassee
Comments: I want to thank LS2 Short, LS1 Wallace, LS1 Veliz, LS1 Homan-Andujar, LSC Singleton, LSC Battle, LSC Boaz-Daniel, LSCS Williams, LSCM Neemar and most of al my Wife.
Date: 07/03/19 at 11:41
From: EOC (SCW/SW)(SEL) Sean P Yarnell
Duty Stations: Baltimore, MD
Comments: Past duty station was NMCB 11 Gulport, MS. Would like to thank BMCS (EXW) Shepke, BMCS (EXW) Braddy (retired), EOC (SCW) Roy, CMCS (SCW) Crespin (retired), BUCS(SCW) Grimes (retired), DCCM (SW) Volmer, DCC (SW) Rzepnicki, DCCM (SW) Burke (retired) for helping me to obtain this amazing milestone in my career.
Date: 07/03/19 at 10:48
From: EMC (SEL) Robert Musick
Duty Stations: CV-64, NOSC Sacramento
Comments: 44 years old born in AZ served in CA and eventually settled there. Joined the Navy 1994, 6 yeas AC, 10 year break in service, affiliated with USNR 2010. Wife and 3 boys 6-4-2. Thanks to EMCM Rosek, PSCM Cunha, EMCS Wieglenda, MMC Martin, YNC Mills, MMC Carthew, MRC Cameron and MRC Weaver who all had a direct impact that helped get me here.
Date: 07/03/19 at 10:40
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Stephanie Cheree Acs
Duty Stations: NOSC Albuquerque/SEAL Team 18
Comments: Hello everyone, I'm excited to be one of the FY-2020 selectees. I look forward to becoming apart of the mess and overall growing as a leader and a Chief.
Date: 07/03/19 at 10:20
From: BMC(Sel) Sean Crain
Duty Stations: Surgemain Albuquerque
Comments: Thank you to HTCS Lussetto for helping throughout my career.
Date: 07/03/19 at 09:31
From: CMC(Sel) Ryan Ferrell
Duty Stations: Joint Special Operations Command
Comments: A big thanks to CUCS Chad Bartman, CMC Benjamin Barbee, HMC Megan Norris, GMC Russell Olivero, and BMC Juventino Lebron for helping to get to this point in my career. I wouldn't be where I am without your leadership, many many thanks.
Date: 07/03/19 at 09:15
From: ADC (SEL) Kris Walsh
Duty Stations: 6193957299
Comments: HSC-85/ HSC-21/ HSC-3-SCORE/ TSU/
Date: 07/03/19 at 00:25
From: YNC (AW/IW) (SEL) Jessica Burbach
Duty Stations: Current: Navy Operational Support Center Minneapolis Past: JRIC NOLA, NIOC WI, USFF, HM14, USS EMORY S LAND
Comments: Thank you YNCS (RET) Beth Dickerson, CMDCM Mays, HMC Osbey, ISC Hanley, YNC Morales, and so many others who mentored me along the way. Your guidance and support have been priceless to me and this 17 year long journey.
Date: 07/02/19 at 23:28
From: BMC(EXW) (SEL) Lacey Travelstead
Duty Stations: OPS SUP NOSC Albuquerque
Comments: Thank you to all current and past Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have helped me become who I am today and who I will be in the future.
Date: 07/02/19 at 22:33
From: NDC (DSW/SW) (SEL) Christopher Maggs
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command
Comments: Thank you to my present Chief, NDC Kirby and my past Chiefs: NDCM Dan Jackson, NDCM Pete McDermott, HMCM Patrick Bunker, NDCS John Marshall, NDC Paul Doughtie, and the many more Deep Sea Diving Chiefs for showing me the way! Special thanks to NDC Dan Franke!
Date: 07/02/19 at 21:03
From: HMC (EXW/DV) (SEL) Daniel Gibson
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command
Comments: Good Evening All, I'm very proud to have the opportunity to begin this new phase of my career today. To all the current and past Chief Petty Officers out there, as well as those Selectees beginning this process along side me - I won't let you down. A special thank you to: HMCM Bunker - For walking the walk HMCM Rasmussen - For your commitment HMCS Parmenter - My closest Mentor YNCS Romero - For all your support HMC Nudelman - For being there during the hardest days of my career HM3 Tankersley - My first mentor, and dear friend Very respectfully, and with great pride, HMC (EXW/DV) (SEL) Dan Gibson
Date: 07/02/19 at 20:40
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Nathan Marshall Beck
Duty Stations: Undersea Rescue Command / Deep Submergence Unit / COMSUBGRU 7 / NCTAMS PAC / USS Parche
Comments: My life and my career have been shaped and influenced by so many great chiefs and officers that it would be hard to remember them all. I do want to let them all know that I appreciate the time and energy they all put into me. Thank you for pushing me and never giving up one me. I hope to be as good of an example to those that I will soon be leading as all of you were to me. Thanks again from me and my family.