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FY 2023 CPO Selectee Deck Log
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Date: 10/19/22 at 16:18
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Kahealani Wilcox
Duty Stations: COMPACFLT FIAF, PACOM JIOC, USS John Paul Jones, SOCPAC
Comments: As I embark on final night, I hope I have what it takes to be selected into the mess. I am looking forward to being a servant to my mess and my Sailors!
Date: 10/19/22 at 00:02
From: BMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Shane Murdock
Duty Stations: NAVELSG, BMU TWO, USS Taylor, SUBBASE New London, PCF New London, USS Stephen W Groves, USS George Washington
Comments: Thank you to all those who never gave up on me and pushed me. Thank you to all my Sailors that I have worked with throughout my career. I would not be here without you. NAVY CHIEF!!! NAVY PRIDE!!!!
Date: 10/18/22 at 23:49
From: LSC(SW/AW) (SEL) MARK MANIMTIM
Duty Stations: USS NORMANDY, COMHSCWINGPAC, USS CHAFFEE
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!
Date: 10/18/22 at 17:47
From: NCC(Sel) Vincent Benavides
Duty Stations: MARMC
Comments: Thank you to all those leaders that gave me a mile to run with and helped me get back up when I fell. Especially grateful to Rusty Cornell for pushing me to convert 8 years ago.
Date: 10/18/22 at 17:41
From: ETNC(SS)(SEL) Bryce Kindt
Duty Stations: NRMD, USS Hampton
Comments: Thank you to my family, Chris, Steve, and everyone else who has poured into me to get me to this point.
Date: 10/18/22 at 14:21
From: LSC(Sel) Rebecca Gintoft
Duty Stations: HS-6, FRCSW, USS DEWEY, CSFWP, VFA-97, CJSFW
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 10/18/22 at 14:01
From: ITC(Sel) Brandon McDonald
Duty Stations: HSL-44, USS Taylor, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, NCTS Bahrain, MTOC-10, IWTC Corry Station.
Comments: Year made Chief: 2022
Date: 10/18/22 at 12:43
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Shad Sibbald
Duty Stations: USS San Jacinto, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT THREE, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard
Comments: Thank you all for the opportunity to be part of the mess!
Date: 10/18/22 at 05:17
From: MMNC(Sel) Anthony Robinson
Duty Stations: NPTU Charleston (MTS-701), USS La Jolla (SSN-701), USS Bremerton (SSN-698)
Comments: Shout-out to all the Chiefs who paved the way for us FY23 selectees and maintaining belief and respect in the Anchor. Also, a shout-out to anyone who has worked for and with me - couldn't have achieved this without your support! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 10/18/22 at 02:36
From: NCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Joseph Sawyer
Duty Stations: USS SAN JACINTO, USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE, USS JOHN PAUL JONES, NALF SAN Clemente Island, USS PELELIU, USS DUBUQUE
Comments: Becoming selected to advance to a Chief Petty Officer is very surreal. I know that I will not be where I am today were it not for the successes of my junior Sailors and the guidance and mentorship of those before me.
Date: 10/18/22 at 00:28
From: STSC(SS)(SEL) Timothy Wright
Duty Stations: USS Springfield SSN (761), USS Toledo SSN (769)
Comments: Special thanks to Eric Chrans my first SONAR chief, Jon Pearia, Tyler White, Justin Jedwabney, Dave Wietlisbach and many more who I would not be here without their guidance.
Date: 10/17/22 at 23:26
From: AGC(IW/AW)(SEL) William T. Lee
Duty Stations: SEAL Team SEVEN, NOAC Yokosuka, FWC-SD, SGOT Norfolk
Comments: Honored to have been selected!!! Thank you to my mentors both up, down and across the chain of command--were it not for your honesty, I would never have made it this far.
Date: 10/17/22 at 19:55
From: HTC(Sel) Joshua Taravella
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain(CG-57), USS Decatur (DDG-73), SurgeMain Los Angeles, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
Comments: Hooyah Class 129!
Date: 10/17/22 at 18:03
From: LSC (Sel) Filmer Magana
Duty Stations: HSM-75, NAVSUP FLCY, HSM-77, MCMGRU3
Comments: I would like to thank my family especially my 3 years old daughter for all the sacrifices and support they gave me to get here. Lastly, I thank all the Chiefs and Sailors that helped me became a great leader.
Date: 10/17/22 at 17:00
From: OSC (Sel) Matt Collas
Duty Stations: USS MITSCHER (DDG-57)
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride!!
Date: 10/17/22 at 13:10
From: HTC(SW/EXW) (SEL) William Lewey
Duty Stations: MDSU-1, NPTU CHARL, USS FRANK CABLE, ACU-5
Comments: HOOYA SNIPES!!!
Date: 10/17/22 at 07:51
From: PSC(Sel) Maria Daniels
Duty Stations: VAW 125; PSD Sigonella; COMCMRON 5 A.K.A Task Force 52; USS Sentry
Comments: Glad to have finally made it this far.
Date: 10/17/22 at 02:53
From: ATC(Sel) William D Peterson
Duty Stations: VAW-113 Point Mugu,CA
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Teresa for her 15 years of love and support. My boys Taeshawn, Johnathan and Amari for understanding when I couldn't be there. To all of the Chiefs that I have come across that had time to show me everything I know and to my wolfpack at home for always encouraging me.
Date: 10/17/22 at 01:48
From: GMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Triston Brayman
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM/ USS COWPENS/ USS LEWIS B PULLER/ NMRTC BREMERTON
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has guided, mentored, and lead me to this point in my career. I wouldn’t be here without my wife Alex and my son Theo.
Date: 10/16/22 at 22:40
From: MMNC (SEL) Zachary Troyer
Duty Stations: NNPTC, CVN 71
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride
Date: 10/16/22 at 18:44
From: FCAC(SW) (Sel) Kyle Thoenen
Duty Stations: USAAMDS Romania
Comments: Special thanks to CWO3 Gabe Delgado. If not for him, I would have gotten out of the Navy as a second class. As a Chief, he helped me through some of the hardest times in my life.
Date: 10/16/22 at 18:41
From: ETNC(SS)(SEL) Austin Scott
Duty Stations: NPTU Charleston, USS Tennessee SSBN 734(B)
Comments: Thank you to all of those before me in guiding me and giving me this opportunity to excel. I hope to make you proud.
Date: 10/16/22 at 16:39
From: MMC(SEL) Joshua Grimes
Duty Stations: USS San Jacinto, MARMC, USS Arleigh Burke
Comments: Thank you to everyone that helped me get where I am today. I'm blessed to have this opportunity to work with all of you!
Date: 10/16/22 at 13:48
From: DCC(SEL) Joshua Sheridan
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Norfolk, VA / USS Bainbridge DDG-96
Comments: GOAT LOCKER: Mahalo for allowing me to sign the Goat Locker Selectee Deck Log! Aloha!! DCC(SEL) Sheridan
Date: 10/16/22 at 13:41
From: CTRC (Sel) Abigail Loyd
Duty Stations: IWTC Corry Station NAVIOCOM Georgia NIOC Colorado NCWDG USS John F Kennedy USS Pearl Harbor
Comments: Good afternoon I would like to add an entry to the deck log!
Date: 10/16/22 at 12:44
From: ABHC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Michael Flosi Jr
Duty Stations: USS WASP, USS CARL VINSON, NAS WHITING FIELD, USS NIMITZ, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND
Comments: Thank you first and foremost to my wife Mari for her steadfast support throughout this journey so far. Next, to all of my mentors, too many to list but you know who you are. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/16/22 at 11:47
From: CTTC (Sel) Jazmin Thomas
Duty Stations: USS SAN JACINTO, NIOC GA, USS HUE CITY
Comments: I'm so excited about this transition and what it means. Good luck to my new brothers and sisters as we all embark on this new journey.
Date: 10/15/22 at 22:56
From: HMC(Sel) Matthew Honan
Duty Stations: USS OAKLAND (LCS-24) GOLD
Comments: I thank you for the support and appreciate the wealth of shared information you provide! -Doc
Date: 10/15/22 at 22:30
From: FCAC(Sel) Bryan A. Hall
Duty Stations: ATRC/USS Hopper/NOSC Miami/USS Hopper
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has guided, mentored, and lead me to this point in my career.
Date: 10/15/22 at 21:39
From: BUC(Sel) mark douglas campbell
Duty Stations: NRC Gulfport
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 10/15/22 at 20:05
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Malcolm James Johnson
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN DDG-82 Dec2013-Jan2018, NCTAMS PAC Hawaii Feb2018-Nov2021, XFER to SELRES NRC Pearl Harbor Hawaii Nov2021-Current
Comments: Grateful and excited to join the mess!
Date: 10/15/22 at 19:40
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Robert J Feeman
Duty Stations: USS ELROD FFG-55, NRD OHIO, USS TULSA LCS-16
Comments: Thankful to be here!
Date: 10/15/22 at 13:35
From: CTRC(IW/EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) James David Cheney
Duty Stations: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: Thank you for allowing me to sign the guestbook.
Date: 10/15/22 at 09:49
From: AOC(SEL) Kenneth D. Chapman
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN 72
Comments: I am honored to be chosen to become a part of the United States Navy Chief Mess. Thank you to everyone who has helped me in my career, especially my wife.
Date: 10/15/22 at 09:04
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) James A Pugh II
Duty Stations: USS Toledo, MTS 701, USS La Jolla, USS Helena, MTS 626 (Daniel Webster)
Comments: To the old Salts, who’ve gone before Who have left behind the shore, They fought through Toil, they taught through Care, They’ve weathered seas, both rough and fair. Their testimony, passed down from old, Bleeds our colors, Blue and Gold. Long may our nation’s flag stand tall Protected by those who’ve given all. And now today, I follow on, In the steps of CHIEFS who before have gone. -James Pugh
Date: 10/15/22 at 00:06
From: MAC(Sel) Cardell Jermaine Blevins
Duty Stations: NAVSTA NORFOLK, NSA BAHRAIN, NWS YORKTOWN, CVN-77 USS GEORGE HW BUSH, NCIS OMS-POFO GL OPS, NSWG-1 DET BAHRAIN
Comments: I am grateful for all who have supported me through out these past 14 years. All of those that I have served with, thank you. To my wife, Samantha & our beautiful children, Cacey, Evalynn, Sarah & King. Thank you.
Date: 10/14/22 at 20:35
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Timothy DeJesus
Duty Stations: PRP Washington, NSF Guam, CRG-1 Guam(Seven), NSF Washington, NAF Atsugi, NTTC Lackland and NSA Lakehurst
Comments: Would like to thank all the Good and the Bad Chiefs I have meet and have helped me along the way. I learned from both, and I am excited to learn from more. This Process has taught me a lot and it is making me a better leader.
Date: 10/14/22 at 12:24
From: ITSC(SEL) Jeff Hagan
Duty Stations: NAVSUBSCOL
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has guided, mentored, and lead me to this point in my career. The senior leadership, my junior sailors, my family, and friends have always been there to make me not only a better sailor but a better person in general. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/14/22 at 07:19
From: YNC(Sel) Matthew Kelleher
Duty Stations: VFA-195, NOSC Schenectady, NR DIAHQ 0797, COMNAVPERSCOM (PERS-97), USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78), NLEC Dam Neck
Comments: I look forward to any and all information this page has to offer.
Date: 10/14/22 at 06:40
From: MRC(Sel) Jonathan Lee Calderon
Duty Stations: USS Emory S Land (AS 39)
Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of such tradition. I am truly honored.
Date: 10/14/22 at 02:04
From: FCC (Sel) (SW/IW/AW) Theron Samuel
Duty Stations: CVN-71 (USS Theodore Roosevelt); Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division; LHD-7 (USS Iwo Jima)
Comments: Thankful to every CPO and junior Sailor that paved the way for me and built me up to accomplish this great feat. One day closer to the greatest day of my life!
Date: 10/13/22 at 16:38
From: FCC(SW)(SEL) Samantha Burrell
Duty Stations: MARMC, USS VELLA GULF, USS GONZALEZ
Comments: Thank you to all who paved the way before me.
Date: 10/13/22 at 14:17
From: HMC(SW/AW) (Sel) John Travis Ancell
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Rota, Spain; Fleet Surgical Team Eight, Norfolk, VA ; USNS MERCY (T-AH 19); NRC Phoenix
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that have helped me throughout my career I am very grateful for all your guidance and mentorship and a special thank you to my wife Krystal for supporting me through everything.
Date: 10/13/22 at 06:21
From: ITC(Sel) Amber MIller
Duty Stations: COMSUBLANT, Norfolk, VA JCSE, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL IWTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL
Comments: Signing in advance, but pinning is next Friday! Excited to join the mess. Respectfully, Amber Miller
Date: 10/13/22 at 04:06
From: HMC (Sel) (SW) Robert Ficke
Duty Stations: USS FARRAGUT DDG-99, NMRTU Jacksonville, Branch Clinic Mayport, FL, NMOTC SWMI, USS SPRUANCE (DDG-111)
Comments: Thank you to my supportive wife, Maria Jesserene over the last near decade of support and putting up with the long hours, stress studies, and overthinking the problem. You’ve always paved the road for an adventure, and here’s to another one. You’re next. To Mom and Dad and your continued support and following me and my travels around the country, the missed holidays, birthdays, and missed family events. I could never be more grateful for your efforts. As you’ve told me that I make you proud, it’s the foundation that you both provided me that pushed me along the way. Landon, son, you’re going to do great things. I hope that you’ll continue to learn at the rate that you have been over the last two years, and slow down on growing up. Mom and Dad can’t keep up with it. Also, choose humility over this new attitude you’ve developed. ;) To the mentors that I’ve had along the way, Brandon Coates, John Crockett, Jake Seekins (story time with Jake), Tara Gatlin (Mama), Monica Valdez, Nick Westberg, to name only a few, thank you for your undying support through my trials and tribulations. The last 9 years has flown by, but I wouldn’t be who I am as a Sailor or person if it weren’t for your accountability, and humility that you’ve taught, though it may have seemed to go on deaf ears, I heard you loud and clear. “Don’t be sorry, be better”
Date: 10/12/22 at 17:49
From: MMC (SEL) Robert Bashaw
Duty Stations: USS Harry S.Truman (CVN-75); Training Support Center Hampton Roads; PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78); USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78); Naval Station Norfolk; USS Cole (DDG-67); NAVCONBRIG Charleston.
Comments: Thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to working with you all.
Date: 10/12/22 at 17:46
From: YNSC(SS)(Sel) Anson Jaco
Duty Stations: USS TUCSON (SSN 770)
Comments: Hooyah! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/12/22 at 17:32
From: GMC(SEL) Timothy Hernandez
Duty Stations: USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS 10)
Comments: Thank you for all the guidance and knowledge that I have received from my Mentors.
Date: 10/12/22 at 16:07
From: MMNC(SEL) Taylor James Ashcroft
Duty Stations: NPTU Charleston (MTS 701), USS Cheyenne (SSN-773)
Comments: Thank you to all of those who have paved the gritted trail that is the Chief Petty Officer, thank you to all reading this, I can only hope to fill your shoes with the same honor.
Date: 10/12/22 at 12:50
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL) Samuel Tomasik
Duty Stations: NAVIOCOM Colorado
Comments: Thanks to all the support and guidance over the past years!
Date: 10/12/22 at 10:34
From: ITC(Sel) Kody Williams
Duty Stations: USS Oscar Austin; NCTS Naples; NCDOC; HSC-4; Camp Lemmonier Djibouti, Aftrica; IWTC Corry Station
Comments: Chill Will
Date: 10/12/22 at 09:22
From: OSC(Sel) Robert Brian Pusateri
Duty Stations: USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 2018-Present
Comments: Thank you to everyone who helped me along this journey to this point in my career! Previous Commands: USS Port Royal (CG 73) 2009-2014 NRD San Francisco 2014-2017
Date: 10/12/22 at 06:12
From: ITC(Sel) Kari Swafford
Duty Stations: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: No comment
Date: 10/11/22 at 18:31
From: NCC(SW/AW) (Sel) Emma Tinch
Duty Stations: NTAG Pittsburgh, NTAG Jacksonville, CVW-8, FRCMA, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Comments: I am thankful for my husband and family for supporting me over the years, my peers and junior Sailors for helping me get here and my leadership and mentors over the years.
Date: 10/11/22 at 14:40
From: ITC (Sel) Isaac Paul Kroese
Duty Stations: USS CARTER HALL
Comments: I am most thankful for the support of my family for enabling me to achieve this milestone.
Date: 10/11/22 at 13:25
From: STSC (SS/IW) (Sel) Nathan Darris
Duty Stations: USS Virginia, USS Annapolis, SSEP Atlantic, USS Montpelier, SSEP Atlantic
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 10/11/22 at 11:25
From: ITSC(SEL) Jacob M. Place
Duty Stations: USS Alaska Blue, COMSUBGRU 10
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/11/22 at 08:36
From: ACC (AW/SW/IW) (Sel) Kristen Costlow
Duty Stations: NAS Patuxent River, USS Essex
Comments: "Thank you" isn't enough to my family and mentors along the way for keeping me grounded and on the right path. My gratitude reaches beyond words.
Date: 10/11/22 at 01:55
From: ITC(SW/IW/AW) (Sel) Bryan Malcolm
Duty Stations: NMCS Washington DC, VFA 22, NIWC Pacific, USS Abraham Lincoln, COMSURFACEDIV 11
Comments: First and foremost, thank you to my family and friends for the love and support that you’ve given me throughout my time in the Navy. I couldn’t have done it without you. My mentors, thank you for being my sounding board through the highs and lows. I was never alone even at times I may have felt that way, I was always given motivation and insight from the ones who have walked the path before me.
Date: 10/10/22 at 20:08
From: CMC(Sel) Jake Harris
Duty Stations: NCHB-1, NMCB-3, DEVGRU, BMU2
Comments: Thank you to everyone that helped me accomplish this huge milestone!
Date: 10/10/22 at 13:22
From: NCC(Sel) Edward Nelson
Duty Stations: Vaq-129
Comments: Thank you for those who helped me along the way.
Date: 10/10/22 at 12:21
From: YNC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Kasondra Parker
Duty Stations: EODGRU ONE, TACCOMM ONE, USS HIGGINS
Comments: Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 10/10/22 at 12:18
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Justin G. Garcia
Duty Stations: MCM Crew Conflict, Mine Warfare Training Center, USS Milius (DDG 69), Special Operations Command - Pacific l, USS Spruance (DDG 111)
Comments: Thank you, Jackie, Everett, Grace, Brielle, Jayci, Mom, Dad, Brad, Regina, Matt and many more who have supported me throughout this journey. Thank you to all of those who have mentored me through my career. Ted Barnes, Toby Ruiz, Bryan Hawes, Tim Berland, Ilan Saulnier, Jose Echavarria, Brandon Hostetler, Isacar Lane, Andre Johnson, Vanderla Akaka, Chris Rugile, Dan Parobek, Homer Anderson. Thank you to the FY23 selection board members for this opportunity to continue your legacy and the opportunity to be your relief. Thank you to those who have stood the watch, sacrificed and stood with me in service to our country. Each and every one of you taught me valuable lessons. Thank you to those who will serve long after me and continue the legacy for years to come.
Date: 10/10/22 at 09:01
From: MMNC (Sel) William R Bellis
Duty Stations: NRLFO Pittsburgh, USS NIMITZ CVN 68, NRD RICHMOND, USS TRUMAN CVN 75
Comments: Thanks to my family without whom I would not be here. Thanks to the chiefs before me that helped mold and develop me. Always stay humble.
Date: 10/09/22 at 23:11
From: AMEC (AW/EXW/IW) (SEL) Yair Ramirez
Duty Stations: NSW SRT-1 / BLUE ANGELS / VAQ 136 / HS-10
Comments: I want to thank God, my family, my friends, and all my mentors who helped me be here today. Thank you for this fantastic website that allows us to continue learning heritage and help us become better leaders! Huzzah!
Date: 10/09/22 at 22:45
From: YNC(SW/AW) (Sel) Brandon O’neal Favors
Duty Stations: USS NASSAU (LHA4); USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47); USCENTCOM; USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69); COMSUBLANT
Comments: First, I want to thank God, my wife Yvonne, daughter Aryah, son Brandon Jr., son Antonio and son Avari for being here with me through it all. Also, want to thank all of my Sailors and Leaders (all commands) who have helped me along the way. Leaders who have guided me when I felt like giving up. For my Sailors, thank you for everything, I wouldn’t have made it this far without you all. I will ensure to continue paying it forward because after all is said and done, I cannot take any of this with me.
Date: 10/09/22 at 21:24
From: ABHC(Sel) Norbert Torres
Duty Stations: CVN-69, NAS Norfolk, CVN-74, FRCSE Jax
Comments: No comments.
Date: 10/09/22 at 20:17
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Justin G. Garcia
Duty Stations: MCM Crew Conflict, Mine Warfare Training Center, USS Milius (DDG 69), Special Operations Command - Pacific l, USS Spruance (DDG 111)
Comments: Thank you, Jackie, Everett, Grace, Brielle, Jayci, Mom, Dad, Brad, Regina, Matt and many more who have supported me throughout this journey. Thank you to all of those who have mentored me through my career. Ted Barnes, Toby Ruiz, Bryan Hawes, Tim Berland, Ilan Saulnier, Jose Echavarria, Brandon Hostetler, Isacar Lane, Andre Johnson, Vanderla Akaka, Chris Rugile, Dan Parobek, Homer Anderson. Thank you to the FY23 selection board members for this opportunity to continue your legacy and the opportunity to be your relief. Thank you to those who have stood the watch, sacrificed and stood with me in service to our country. Each and every one of you taught me valuable lessons. Thank you to those who will serve long after me and continue the legacy for years to come.
Date: 10/09/22 at 18:27
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jesse Holland
Duty Stations: Transient Personnel Unit Norfolk (TPU Norfolk
Comments: I thank my family for the support over the many years, long nights and deployment after deployment. For my mentors along the way, Thank you: Damien Burke, Anthony Moss, Alvis Sanchez, Guillermo Reyesvalles, Daniel Shelton.
Date: 10/09/22 at 14:57
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Gabrielle Irwin
Duty Stations: NSW Group ONE SEAL Team SEVEN
Comments: Patience is a virtue!
Date: 10/09/22 at 09:10
From: AMC(AW/SW) (SEL) Robert M Orzescu
Duty Stations: VP-16, CNATTU Jax, HSM-70, NRD Raleigh, VP-45, U.S.S John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
Comments: Big Thank You! first off to all of my Family (Alex, Dean and Violet) for being there through thin and thick. Could not have done it without you. To my mentors and all the Chiefs who have mentored me, guided me, and course corrected me, thanks for taking the time to push me. Mike, Dan, Brian, you all have had a huge impact on me! Thank you! To all the Sailors I have served with and led, without your hard work this would not have happened! Thank you. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/09/22 at 08:19
From: UTC (SCW/EXW)(Sel) Jason L Stivanson
Duty Stations: CBMU 202, LOGSU ONE, NAVFAC MIDLANT, NMCB 11; 7; 133
Comments: Shout out to some of the great chiefs throughout my career. UTCS Scott Kristek retired BUC Brendan Hoekstra retired GMC Robert Lesch GMC Jessica Alcantar BUCS John Woolston retired HMC William Cangemi EOC Jason Swart BUC Chris Johnson CECS Nathaniel Steward and so many more!
Date: 10/09/22 at 05:15
From: CMC (SEL) Carl J Knaak
Duty Stations: NCHB 11
Comments: I want to thank all the CPOs that have come before me. I appreciate the hard work and difficult times building the Mess into what it is today. You have held the line and held each other accountable. It is my turn to grab the line. I owe. I owe them and all Sailors a role-model. I want to specifically thank my wife Nicole, daughter Isabella, sons Sebastian and Leonardo, Tino Lebron, Gordon Brewer, Rich Bivona, Luke Rasco, Josh Mangum, Jay Greenwell, Ben Barbee, Trinity Mingione, Tim Bush, Mat Moore, Allan Daniel, Russ Olivero, Ryan Ferrell, Eric Harris, and many, many more. Thank you for all the time and mentorship! I owe you all the most.
Date: 10/08/22 at 23:08
From: HMC(Sel) MARICEL ORTANEZ
Duty Stations: NRC Phoenix
Comments: I thank all my shipmates, especially those friends that I made in my deployments, and the Chiefs that helped get me to this point. They challenged and believed in my capabilities, and now it is my turn to give back. I am without the support of my family, and I am thankful to all of you that provided guidance and molded me into the leader I am today.
Date: 10/08/22 at 18:23
From: STSC(SS) (SEL) Thomas Eberle
Duty Stations: USS Nebraska B 2008 to 2015, NRD Chicago 2015 to 2018, USS Maine B 2019 - current
Comments: No comment.
Date: 10/08/22 at 16:33
From: EMC(SW) (SEL) Brett Wesley Bridges
Duty Stations: Emory S Land AS39, MESG1 Det Guam, SWOSGL, ACU 2, USS Bataan
Comments: I would first like thank my wife Mercedes for her steadfast commitment and support over the last 12 years and holding down the home front and being my voice of reason through the ups and downs throughout my career. I would like to Thank my in-laws for their help and support over the years. I also own a huge thank you to my past Chiefs and Mentors for their guidance and support in addition to my peers and junior Sailors and civilians I've had the pleasure and Honor to work with. Our Navy community as a whole and every interaction I have had regardless of duration has shaped me into the that I am today, and I do not take it for granted.
Date: 10/08/22 at 15:14
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) FREDDIE HAMILTON JR
Duty Stations: USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), COMLCSRON Sea Duty, USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), USS Tortuga (LSD 46)
Comments: I want to thank my wife for all her continued love and support throughout the years. She was a voice of peace for every deployment. To my Chiefs, past and present, I want to thank you all for your continued guidance and the daily encouragements. I got some big boots to fill.
Date: 10/08/22 at 13:39
From: ABEC (SEL) BINH TRAN
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), Naval Air Station Pensacola( NASP), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC)
Comments: Thank you to my family and friends for their full support for the past 15 years. Secondly, I would like to thank all of my mentors for guidance and pushing me to be success. The Leadership for fighting for me and every single sailor who ever worked for me without them I would have not make it this far. Proud to serve. Navy Chief Navy Pride.
Date: 10/08/22 at 11:33
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Joseph H Moon
Duty Stations: NSF Deveselu, SWFPAC, NAS Whidbey Island
Comments: Honored to be selected before retirement. Looking forward to learning more from the Mess. A heartfelt 'thank you', to all the Chiefs who've guided me along the way. While there are many Chiefs who've blessed me with their knowledge and guidance, I must thank Chief Keith Mutz, for being my brother when I really needed it.
Date: 10/08/22 at 09:15
From: CMC (SCW/EXW/SW) (Sel) JOSHUA C. THOMAS
Duty Stations: EURAFCENT NAVFAC PWD DEVESELU
Comments: Thank you, James Hicks, Nate Steward, John Taylor, Chad Smith, John Martin, Bobby Bustos, Anthony Boyko, Stevenson, and many more....
Date: 10/08/22 at 04:40
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Justin W. McGuire
Duty Stations: MSRON-1 TDY to MESG-2 DET BAH
Comments: I want to thank my wife, Melissa, for her constant support, motivation and sacrifice which allowed me to reach this pinnacle step in my career. She has been and will continue to be my rock. I love you, Melissa!!!
Date: 10/08/22 at 00:51
From: GMC (SEL) (SW/AW/EXW) Kyle M. Briggs
Duty Stations: NAVMAG Pearl Harbor, USS Gridley (DDG-101), MESG TWO TEU, LCS CREW 202
Comments: I'd like to thank the Chiefs that mentored a young GMSN in Pearl Harbor, the Chiefs that made me a Sailor on the USS Gridley, the Chiefs that allowed me to teach at MESG 2 TEU, And the Chiefs that welcomed me at LCS Crew 202. I am forever grateful for the mess and the unwavering support of my family.
Date: 10/07/22 at 21:36
From: ACC(AW/SW) (SEL) Jekia McCarty
Duty Stations: NAS Corpus Christi, TX
Comments: There are too many mentors for me to name but those that were stationed with me at my previous commands and current one have had a huge impact on my life, both professionally and personally and I truly appreciate every single one of them!
Date: 10/07/22 at 12:38
From: MMC (Sel) Brian David Calderon
Duty Stations: USS NICHOLAS FFG-47/ NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE LOGSU G-2/ IMF BANGOR/ USS SPRUANCE DDG-111
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife (Wendy) and my two boy's (Dorian and Sabastian) for supporting me throughout my Naval career. You guys always kept my spirits up when times were rough and always kept my head straight and motivated me to always keep moving fwd. Without you guys in my life, I wouldn't be where I am today. I love you guys and thank you for everything. Next, I want to thank all my Jr. Sailors who kept me on my toes and always wanting to keep learning. Thank you to my peers for always supporting me with everything that comes our way. And I especially want to say thank you to all of the CHIEF's that helped guide, train, and mold me to the leader that I am today and forever will be. My most humble Thank You to everyone. Stay Strong Keep the Faith.
Date: 10/07/22 at 11:05
From: NCC(SEL) Cameron D. Johnson
Duty Stations: USS MOBILE BAY CG-53, SWMRC, NTAG HOUSTON, NTAG NEW ORLEANS
Comments: Beyond grateful for this opportunity. My wife and kids have been my backbone through the course of these 12 years and will continue to be until I retire. Thank you to all the leaders and sailors that help me get to this point and Rest in Peace to some as well. Now it's time to reach back and bring as many up with me as I can!
Date: 10/06/22 at 10:12
From: AEC(Sel) Joshua Huggins
Duty Stations: HSC-28
Comments: Thanks for the opportunity to join this community.
Date: 10/06/22 at 01:15
From: ABHC (AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Kyle Alan Wyrock
Duty Stations: LHD-4 USS Boxer, NAS Whiting Field, CVN-75 USS Harry S. Truman, LHA-4 USS NASSAU
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and children because if it was not for them with their love and support, I would not be where I am today. Second, I would like to thank all of my Sailors who put in hours of hard work and dedication to the team and allowed me to be successful. Third, I would like to give a thank you to all of those who guided me throughout my career.
Date: 10/06/22 at 01:01
From: ABFC (SEL) CLINTON PERREAULT
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD 4
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my family for all their support and staying behind me through my career. I want to thank my mentors, shipmates, and leadership for never letting me take my foot off the gas pedal! I would not be where I am today without them, and I am forever grateful!
Date: 10/06/22 at 00:23
From: ITC (SW/IW/AW) (SEL) Richard A. Small
Duty Stations: USS Boxer, NCTS Far East, USS Gerald R Ford, Nioc Norfolk VA, USS Enterprise
Comments: Thank you to all who have provided me with guidance to shape and mode me into the leader I am today, I am truly humbled. And a special thanks to Andy Eleftheratos, Randall Mand, Justin Oshiro and Trevor Rommelsmith. Ya'll let me see true leadership up close and personal through your actions, words cannot express my gratitude!
Date: 10/06/22 at 00:19
From: QMC(SEL) Armando D. Diaz
Duty Stations: USS FRANK E PETERSEN JR DDG 121
Comments: I owe a lot of thanks to my shipmates who helped get me to this point. A special shoutout to my Senior Chief, QMCS Herbert Lane, who challenged and pushed me to get to where I am today. I also couldn't get to where I am without the support of my loving wife, Carmen, who would always knock my senses whenever I was in doubt and put me back into my path that led to where I am today.
Date: 10/05/22 at 18:25
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Avhegail S. Eufemio
Duty Stations: COMPHIBRON 5, CVW-5 BEACH DET IWAKUNI, EODMU 5, NAVSUP FLC OKINAWA, VP-40, VFA-195
Comments: First and foremost, thank you God, and thank you to my Wife and Daughter for always being my light. Thank you to all those that helped me get here. My junior Sailors and my Chiefs that trained, mentored, and guided me throughout my career, and thank you to my dad MAC(ret) Jerry L. Foreman for taking me in and giving me an opportunity to join the U.S. Navy. I wish you were still here, and I hope I make you proud.
Date: 10/05/22 at 15:19
From: ICC (SW/AW) (SEL) Chaz La Berge
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, NAS Whidbey Island, USS Chief, USS Scout, USS Gladiator, USS George Washington
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors and Sailors that have helped me to get where I am today. Huge thank you to CWO4 Calaunan and ICCS Tapia for giving me your anchors that I will wear with pride here soon!
Date: 10/05/22 at 13:43
From: BMC(Sel) Jeremiah Hinton
Duty Stations: USS McFaul
Comments: A big thanks you to all my mentors, shipmates, and service members whom I have had the honor to serve with. Without your mentorship, leadership and friendship. I would have never reached my goals.
Date: 10/05/22 at 07:36
From: CTRC(Sel) John Colby Bradshaw
Duty Stations: NIOC MD, DIRSUP GA, NIOC GA, NIOC BAHRAIN
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors, shipmates, and service members who have come before me. Without your sacrifices, leadership, and comradery I would have never made it to this point of my career.
Date: 10/05/22 at 06:00
From: MMC (SEL) (SW) Joshua J. Mitchell
Duty Stations: USS John Finn (DDG 113), SWESC Great Lakes
Comments: First, I would like to thank all who helped me get to this point. without leaders like Joel Fletcher, Dustin Caldwell, and Juan Garcia I wouldn't have made it this far this fast. to the brothers and Sisters here at SWESC I can't wait to join you in the mess in a couple weeks wearing those khakis.
Date: 10/05/22 at 04:46
From: GMC (EXW/SW) (SEL) Kevin DeBerg
Duty Stations: MESG-2 DET BAHRAIN, FLTASWTRACEN FMS, USS PREBLE, RIVRON THREE
Comments: First, I would like to give a great thanks to the entire mess from RIVRON THREE (Yorktown) you all kept me treading while I was in the darkest times. Secondly to everyone else that helped pushed me to achieve excellence and allowed me to push, throughout my time in the navy. I wouldn't be here without all of your guidance.
Date: 10/04/22 at 18:44
From: MAC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Trenton McKibben
Duty Stations: NAS Sigonella, CFA Okinawa, NSA Annapolis, CRG2 Det Bahrain, NAVSTA Rota, USS MITSCHER (DGG 57)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my Sailors and mentors, who helped me get here. A huge thank you to MACM Marvin "Money" Montgomery, MAC Dan Meehan, MACS Hough, and CWO4 Eric Jak.
Date: 10/04/22 at 18:10
From: ITSC (SS/IW/SW) (SEL) Justin D Ipson
Duty Stations: USS ALBANY, COMSUBLANT, USS NEWPORT NEWS, ACU-1, USS EMORY S. LAND
Comments: I want to thank everyone who was part of the process who brought me to this point in my career. I will probably miss some but the ones that come quickly to mind. Samuel Kimbrough, Brad Coleman, Trapp Dodd, Johnathan Atkins Michael Grier, Reggie Whitfield, Tim Mata and Nathan Mitchell. I know there is so many more and the board is not to be left out. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Date: 10/04/22 at 01:06
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Emilio A. Casenave
Duty Stations: NSW SEAL TEAM 7
Comments: My family has been my biggest support and I owe them my achievements not only in the Navy but also in my personal life! Thank you, Tany, Mia, Emilio, Leyla for supporting me through this journey, I LOVE YOU. Great friends along the way: Victor Ibarra, Evan Centineo, Nelo, Maria Drew.
Date: 10/03/22 at 21:55
From: AGC(SEL) Joe Wiskur
Duty Stations: NR CNMOC NOOC
Comments: NR CNMOC NOOC Stennis Space Center, MS Thank you AGCS (AW/SW) Richard Cappellino for everything.
Date: 10/03/22 at 21:48
From: EMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Winston Trinidad
Duty Stations: USS MITSCHER, MARMC, USS JASON DUNHAM, USS ANZIO
Comments: Thank you EMCS(SW/AW)Mann, EMCS(SW)Bosch, EMCS(SW/AW) Guidry, EMCS(SW/AW)Muldrew, ENS Andonaire, GSEC(SW/AW)Nero Ret. and many more.
Date: 10/03/22 at 21:31
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Andrew C. Helfrich
Duty Stations: NMTSC
Comments: I thank my great mentors who wouldn’t let me stagnate in comfort, forcing me to keep growing. Also, I thank my sailors for being such an effective team and getting the job done. I’m here because of all of them.
Date: 10/03/22 at 21:29
From: UTC (SEL) Ken Massey
Duty Stations: UCT2/NAVFAC EXWC/UCT1/CUS/NMCB5
Comments: Thanks to the Chiefs Mess east and west! Both coasts have helped steer my career and guide me to this point. I hope I live up to the standards set by each of you over your awesome careers. I’ll continue to pay it forward to all the shit heads just like me who thought they had it all figured out and had no idea. Hooyah Deep Sea! Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 10/03/22 at 18:35
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Benjamin Scott Larkin
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS George Washington, NCTS Sicily, USS Green Bay, USS Mitscher
Comments: I want to thank LSCS (ret) Rimmer, LSC Beasley, and ITCM Ponciano for being my biggest Navy supporters and giving me the advice and opportunities to be where I am in the Navy.
Date: 10/03/22 at 18:13
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) Angela Marie Ramirez Cloe
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69
Comments: I am honored to have been selected! I owe my strength and commitment to God, family, and Sailors that I have had the pleasure of serving with.
Date: 10/03/22 at 17:33
From: AOC(Sel) Michael A Claudio
Duty Stations: VP-40//RTC Great Lakes// pf CVN-78 USS GERALD R FORD
Comments: Chief Select Mike Claudio.... IYAOYAS!!!! FY-2023 RTC GREAT LAKES
Date: 10/03/22 at 15:31
From: CTMC(Sel) Jason Brownlee
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, IA AFGHANISTAN, NIOC HI SUBS, IWTS HI, USS GREEN BAY, and RTC.
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE, we finally made it!
Date: 10/03/22 at 13:07
From: NCC(Sel) Racheal Collins
Duty Stations: NTAG Jax
Comments: Thank you, GMC Collins, NCCM Carter, NCCM Hawthorn, NCCS Kimbel for your guidance to help me get here.
Date: 10/03/22 at 11:20
From: ICC(SW)(Sel) Jonathan C Vance
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman, NAS Norfolk, USS Paul Hamilton, SCSTC HR
Comments: I thank all the good and bad people that I have met in my career. It helps me decide what kind of leader that I desire to be.
Date: 10/03/22 at 04:24
From: MMC(SEL) Luke K. Adams
Duty Stations: CVN 75-MARMC-MCM 3-NAVSUPFAC DIEGO GARICA
Comments: I am honored to be selected. I come from a long line of sailors including two CPO's so it's been my main goal in life to continue their legacies. Could not have got here without the support of my COC and the junior sailors who busted their tails onboard USS SENTRY and at MARMC. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 10/02/22 at 22:25
From: CSC(SEL) Marlene Sloan
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson(CVN-70), Naval Base San Diego, USS Donald Cook(DDG-75)
Comments: I want to thank all of my mentors that I've encountered all the way; CSCS Harris(Retired), CWO3 Mattia, CSCS McCants, CSCS Phakdy, CSC Mayorga, HMCS Khalil, CTTC Dugger, CMDCM(Retired) Pickering, CMDCM Hill, CWO4 Thompson . First, I want to give thanks to God and My family thank you for always being my strength and my backbone. I would also like to give thanks to all the Chiefs that have pushed me to this point. I'm forever thankful for everyone who were hard on me because they knew I could do better. Thank you to all the mentees that I have formed close bonds with who will never let me forget where I've come from.
Date: 10/02/22 at 21:56
From: ITC(SEL) Patricia Williams
Duty Stations: Current: CPRG Past: USS Ford, NCTS HR, USS Arlington (Plankowner), NAS Oceana Air Det Norfolk, NCTS Bahrain, VAW-120, USS Kearsarge
Comments: I am truly grateful to have been selected and look forward to all the connections that will be made with Chief's around the world! I whole heartedly appreciate my leadership on the USS Gerald R. Ford, who really believed in me and pushed me to enable my full potential to exude! Lastly, I am blessed to still have my family by my side.
Date: 10/02/22 at 20:14
From: ENC(Sel) Dameion Valdes Young
Duty Stations: USS WICHITA LCS-13
Comments: Thank you, I look forward to new challenges ahead.
Date: 10/02/22 at 17:37
From: MAC(SEL) Emmanuel Ubiera
Duty Stations: CNRMA
Comments: I owe to the past, present and future of the United States Navy.
Date: 10/02/22 at 16:35
From: ITC(Sel) Michael Barnhart
Duty Stations: SEAL TEAM EIGHTEEN
Comments: 19 years and I finally got selected. It's shaping up to be the Happiest Day of My Life. Very excited to work on my coffee-holding Chief grip!
Date: 10/02/22 at 16:31
From: LSC(Sel) Zachary J. Fabian
Duty Stations: SPECRECON TEAM TWO
Comments: I would like to thank ATC Santacruz, MAC Wiggs, LSCS Shue, and LSC Pena for supporting me and pushing me to become the Sailor I am today. I couldn't have gotten here without them.
Date: 10/02/22 at 15:50
From: ETC(SEL) Robert Raizor
Duty Stations: WHCA
Comments: Thank you to everyone that got me here. My lovely wife and 2 beautiful children. Thanks to ETC Feightner for showing me what a Chief was, thank you to ETC 'Topher Scott and ETC Dan Raley for guiding me along when I was lost as a new 1st class and thank you to GMCM Weifert and the many, many, many Chiefs and Sailors at ACU4 that shaped the Sailor I am now. Special thanks to ETC Dan Sharp, MMC Aaron Williams and MMC Edgar Olivar for always opening my eyes when I refused to see what was in front of me. Finally Thank you to the WHCA Chiefs Mess for building me to what I need to be to help my Sailors be successful and thrive in the future.
Date: 10/02/22 at 10:25
From: EMC(Sel) Raymond F. Madera
Duty Stations: PCS to USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60)
Comments: This is my goal since I join in the Navy. First, thank you Lord for the good health you've given me so I can attain this goal. Second is my wife. Happy wife happy life. She is the one that always keeps me in check. To all my junior sailors: I cannot achieve this without you all. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. To all my Genuine Chiefs and Mentors, thank you for all the guidance along the way. you all have molded me to become a better person, to care for and respect everyone.
Date: 10/02/22 at 07:00
From: NCC(SEL) Darius Thrweatt
Duty Stations: EODMU8
Comments: So grateful to be selected and have so many people to thank that led me to this point. It would be a very long post to name them all but certainly want to highlight LT Caesar Vargas, CMDCM Patrick Lampley, CMDCM Katherine Knight, CMDCS (Ret) Jesus Lozoya and LSCS Norma Porter.
Date: 10/01/22 at 20:54
From: AMEC(Sel) Jeffrey Tyler Carlson
Duty Stations: Current VP-8, Previously VP-46, VQ-3 DET Travis, VP-9 and CMO-2
Comments: So happy to have gotten to this pinnacle of my career. So much time and sacrifice not only from myself but my family and Sailors. My family has been my biggest motivation and my rock! Without them I’m not sure I could have ever made it this far. Now I’m gaining a whole new family and I can’t wait to be a part of it! Navy Chief! Navy Pride! Class 129 making our mark!
Date: 10/01/22 at 19:50
From: BUC(Sel) Danielle Petrey
Duty Stations: NMCB 22
Comments: No comment
Date: 10/01/22 at 18:29
From: MMNC(SEL) Christopher Kimbrell
Duty Stations: USS Columbus SSN762
Comments: Thanks to first LELT and the members of the Columbus.
Date: 10/01/22 at 13:53
From: GMC(Sel) Chase Cannava
Duty Stations: AAMDS Romania
Comments: It’s an awesome feeling to be joining the mess. A goal since I decided to reenlist that I was able to accomplish fairly early on in my career.
Date: 10/01/22 at 13:34
From: MMNC Dylan Sellers
Duty Stations: USS Washington, NPTU Charleston, USS New Jersey
Comments: No comment
Date: 10/01/22 at 13:30
From: ETC(SEL) Paul Eldra Hazen
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
Comments: If not for my family's support of my Naval career, this would never have happened. I thank them for all their sacrifices while their husband/dad was away for months/years at a time. Secondly, I thank the junior Sailors that have worked for me over the years. Entering service later in life, the generational gap meant understanding was rarely automatic. I thank you for bringing the Old Man up to speed on your views and ways of doing things. I learned a lot from you. Finally, my various Chiefs I served with over my career so far. You taught me many lessons. Both professionally and personally. I wouldn't be here had it not been for you!
Date: 10/01/22 at 08:00
From: CSC(AW/SW) (SEL) Sabi MARSHALL
Duty Stations: NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE
Comments: I would like to thank Sailors from USS Oak Hill 2008-2012. I would like to thank Sailors from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 2012-2016. I would like to thank Sailors from USS McCampbell 2016-2020. I would like to thank Sailors from Naval Air Station Jacksonville 2020-2022
Date: 10/01/22 at 07:39
From: AMC(AW)(SEL) Patrick Zimmerman
Duty Stations: HSC-2, HSC-26, HM-14, FRC Oceana, HC-2, Oceana AIMD
Comments: This has definitely not been the textbook way to being selected as Chief Petty Officer. It has been a long road to get here, to include a break in service thanks to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) process in 2012. I would not be here without the motivation and encouragement of the many Chiefs I've had the pleasure to serve alongside the last 20 years. There are way too many to name individually, however, there are a few who remained by my side the entire ride. Rob Reagan, Andy VanNorman, Paul Marshall, Kevin Jordan, Darryck McQuay, and Robert Burrow you all know how grateful I am for your brotherhood and not a day goes by I don't think about your part in this process. Last but not least, my family. You all have been equally if not most important throughout this process. Without your continued support day in and day out this would not be possible. Riza, you keep the home front in order to which there is no value. I truly am blessed to have you all in my life and by my side.
Date: 10/01/22 at 00:51
From: NCC (SEL) Marcus A Howard
Duty Stations: NTAG Philadelphia; EMF Bethesda Det I; USS George Washington; USS Kitty Hawk
Comments: First, I thank Jesus, my Lord, and Savior. Without His grace, mercy, and love I wouldn't be alive. To my wife and amazing children who support me from the home front and encourage me to go and be the best for my Sailors thank you and I love you! To my Sailors thank you for believing in me and allowing me to be an example in your careers and lives. I look forward to reaching back to each of you and guiding you to achieve the next levels of your desires. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to my mentors who pull me to the side and reignited my passion to want to be a leader, without you I would have never made it, and I am truly blessed to have you in my corner. - Boom
Date: 09/30/22 at 23:56
From: CTMC(IW/SG) (SEL) Dwight Deland Dunbar Jr
Duty Stations: NAVIODET Groton, CT; PEP Canada; USS STETHEM (DDG 63)
Comments: I would like to give thanks to all the Chiefs that have pushed me to this point. All the LPOs I had that were hard on me because they knew I could do better. Thank you to all the shipmates that I have formed close bonds with who will never let me forget where I came from.
Date: 09/30/22 at 19:16
From: ABFC(Sel)(AW/SW) Rita Doakes
Duty Stations: USS Bataan/NAS Sigonella/USS Bataan
Comments: I am grateful for this blessing and many more to come. This is a God thing for me, and He is the reason for my season. 2ndly I'd like to thank Sailors from my very first command to my current and all my mentors and proteges for teaching me different ways every day. Without them and my family, I wouldn't be the leader I am today and thanks to my mess for teaching me to follow. See you all in the fleet 1day.
Date: 09/30/22 at 16:48
From: STGC(SW) (Sel) Andrew M. Burdette
Duty Stations: USS GRAVELY (DDG-107), FLEASWTRACEN POINT LOMA, USS MITSCHER (DDG-57)
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my family. I could not have made it here without them! Their love, support, and empathy for the trials and tribulations this career choice has given us always hits them the hardest. They have been and continue to be the ones who shoulder the heaviest load for me while I’m working through this journey. Next, I want to thank the Sailors I’ve worked for who have helped mold me and my leadership style, teaching me that not every nail needs to be hammered. Lastly to every leader who saw something in this young man from the South who was brazen and crass to a fault yet pulled me through to mold and guide me towards this milestone in my career I say THANK YOU! I will not be perfect by any means, but I will strive to be better today than yesterday and the day before that! Thank you all so much!
Date: 09/30/22 at 16:22
From: MTC(SS)(SEL) Dustin Ratterree
Duty Stations: TTF Kings Bay, USS MARYLAND
Comments: Thank you to all of the leaders and fellow Sailors who have helped mold me into a great Sailor.
Date: 09/30/22 at 15:10
From: ISC(IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Jonathan Lochridge
Duty Stations: NCIS MTAC
Comments: Thank you to my Sailors past and present, to my chiefs past and present, and especially to my family.
Date: 09/30/22 at 10:17
From: ACC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Shayne C. Spicer
Duty Stations: VTC-12, NAS Oceana, USS CARL VINSON, NATTC Pensacola
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family. Their continued love, support and understanding has been the foundation which has allowed the weight of our way of life to be supported over the years. To each and every Sailor who has taught and challenged me, (superiors, peers and subordinates) this career milestone is because of you! I sincerely and truly thank you.
Date: 09/30/22 at 00:09
From: FCC (SW/IW) (SEL) Justin Roberts
Duty Stations: DDG-95, CMSA PACIFIC, COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: I want to take this opportunity to thank Mark Strak for laying the foundations that made this possible. Without his guidance in those early years, I wouldn't be the same person.
Date: 09/29/22 at 23:19
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Quenton Morgan
Duty Stations: NMRTC Corpus Christi, NMRTU Meridian
Comments: Thanks to the Sailors that I have led and my mentors for making this accomplishment possible.
Date: 09/29/22 at 23:11
From: STGC(Sel) Andrew Timothy Swartwout
Duty Stations: SCSTC det midlant, USS GONZALEZ, USS RAMAGE
Comments: No comment
Date: 09/29/22 at 22:51
From: ACC(SEL) John Elms
Duty Stations: NATTC Pensacola
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE. The list of people to thank would be infinite. Thank you to my parents, Sailors, mentors, friends, and my four-legged children. Greatest moment of my life and without them it would not have happened. I will work every day to pay it forward. May the force be with you and of course NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 09/29/22 at 20:10
From: ADC(Sel) Brock Leclair
Duty Stations: VFA-137 NAS Lemoore (embarked USS Nimitz)
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/29/22 at 19:44
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Adriana Taizan
Duty Stations: ASTC Norfolk, 1st MAW, NMTSC, NH Naples, 1st Med Bn, NH Guam
Comments: Get me that Gold Fouled Anchor!!!
Date: 09/29/22 at 19:41
From: BMC(SEL) Richard H A Montgomery
Duty Stations: NWSSB PORT OPERATIONS
Comments: I would not be here right now without the relentless encouragement of my wife and the chiefs that kept pushing me on the USS Pinckney. My career I have had many amazing Chief mentors and am grateful to each one of them. I have made 36 phone calls or messages to most of them but it's exciting 17 years in and being a part of CLASS 129!
Date: 09/29/22 at 13:34
From: AMC(Sel) Timothy s boring
Duty Stations: VFA-122, VFA-146, FRC West Lemoore, VFA-86, VFA-122, VFA-113
Comments: No comments.
Date: 09/29/22 at 07:51
From: OSC(SEL) Daniel Moore
Duty Stations: USS McFaul DDG-74
Comments: First honor goes to my GOD, wife, daughter, and parents for always being there through good times and bad. To OSCM Bell, OSCM Samuels, OSCS Cox, OSCS Robinson, OSCS Schell, OSCS Guilfoy, OSCS Dillard, OSCS Belton, OSCS Thomas, OSCS Matzke, OSC Jackson, OSC Vera, OSC Gengler, and OSC Trice thank you for all the advice and challenging me in all ways.
Date: 09/29/22 at 06:49
From: AOC (AW/SW) (Sel) Andrew Haas
Duty Stations: FRCMA Det Norfork, VFA-103, FRCMA Oceania, VFA-87, NAWMU-1, USS Nimitz
Comments: Class 129! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/29/22 at 01:57
From: ISC(IW)(SEL) Sloane Plato
Duty Stations: DIA (ADOS); ONI (Reserves)
Comments: Just saying hello to everyone! It would take WAY too long to thank all the Chiefs, Officers and Sailors who helped get me here. I tend to be very longwinded.
Date: 09/28/22 at 22:15
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Nick Andrews
Duty Stations: USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), NCTS Naples, Italy, VR-55, NOSC Denver, USS Simpson(FFG-56), VAQ-139, VAQ-129
Comments: Big thanks to the chiefs pushing me to do my best and ensuring I had the tools for success. To my sailors I love each and every one of you that help me get here. Without you and your hard work I couldn't be here. Special shout out to ITCS(IW/SW/AW) John Ernest (USN Ret.).
Date: 09/28/22 at 21:55
From: CSC(Sel) Maureen Go
Duty Stations: USS STETHEM DDG 53 (2010-2014), CS “A” School Instructor (2014-2016), USS HOPPER DDG 70 (2016-2020), USS JOHN PAUL JONES (2020-2021), ATGPACNORWEST (2021-Present)
Comments: It’s with my great pleasure and honor to be part of this rich heritage!!! I’m very humbled to soon be called, Chief! I will proudly don the uniform of a Chief Petty Officer honoring those who have served in the past and currently serving. Together with my brothers and sisters, we will uphold standard and protect our uniform keeping our creed as our guiding principle! I thank God for this blessing as well as my family for the love and support! I owe this to my Sailors and Leaders who believed in me and mentored me!
Date: 09/28/22 at 21:15
From: HMC(AW) (Sel) Anita M. Jones
Duty Stations: NRC JAX, VR-58, NRC LA, TSC Great Lakes, NH Pcola
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for providing me this great achievement in my Navy career, my family & friends for never giving up on me, all the Sailors I've had the pleasure to meet on this journey, VR-58's leadership, I'm grateful for the opportunities the command afforded me, if it was not for their guidance, I would not be living in this moment. Finally, to my current command and fellow Selectees of Class 129, thank you and I look forward to making great memories with you!
Date: 09/28/22 at 12:22
From: NCC(Sel) Lovely P Danjou
Duty Stations: DDG-73, HSM-41, Comphibron Four, NTAG Empire State, NTAG Richmond, NTAG Atlanta
Comments: Words can’t explain how elated I am. My sailors put in a lot of hard work to get me here. I’ve had countless mentors keep me humble and make me see the bigger picture. I’m so grateful for this blessing!
Date: 09/28/22 at 12:12
From: MAC(EXW/SCW)(Sel) Donald Kohler
Duty Stations: SEAL Team FIVE
Comments: Stop take a drink of water, don't forget to breathe and remember why you were selected.
Date: 09/28/22 at 09:19
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) TRAVIS WHITNEY
Duty Stations: USS Columbus. USS Toledo, Submarine Squadron 8
Comments: My sailors and my mentors got me here. special thanks to EMNC Snyder
Date: 09/28/22 at 04:17
From: ATC(SEL) Archie McKinney Griffin
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis
Comments: I can name about ten to twenty Chiefs that got me to where I'm at now but the one standing out right now is Senior Chief Gamal Williams. Going through the season accountability is harped on and although he was personable, he held me accountable. However, after a long day (or an ass chewing) he would find you on the mess desk and buy you a candy bar from the geedunk... everything was cool until you messed up again lol.
Date: 09/27/22 at 23:30
From: BMC(SW/SCW)(SEL) JASON MYERS
Duty Stations: USS MITSCHER-ACB1-DCS SAN DIEGO
Comments: First, I'd like to thank my family for the motivation over the years. Second, my prior Chief's and shipmates have taught me many lessons that I will always remember. Congrats to everyone and I'll see you in the fleet!
Date: 09/27/22 at 22:02
From: BMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Cory Van Beveren
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7); USS CONSTITUTION; USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD-17)
Comments: May the chains of our Anchors, signify the strength of our being.
Date: 09/27/22 at 20:55
From: STGC (SW/IUSS) (SEL) Brett Christopher Hansen
Duty Stations: USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL
Comments: I want to thank STGCS Troupe, STGCS Gladstone, and STGCS (RET) Brown (and many more) for providing guidance and lessons to me throughout my career to help me get here. I also want to thank all of the Sailors I have led in my time for helping to shape me into the leader I am today. This is all a culmination of the lessons I've learned and the memories we've shared. THANK YOU!
Date: 09/27/22 at 09:37
From: GMC(SW/AW/EXW)(Sel) Kevin E Wiltshire
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN
Comments: Hooyah 129
Date: 09/27/22 at 08:21
From: CTIC(Sel) Jake Ivey
Duty Stations: NIOC Georgia; NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I'm thankful to finally be at the point where I'm going through season with my newfound brothers and sisters. Can't wait for 21OCT!
Date: 09/27/22 at 03:28
From: OSC(Sel) Vincent Mora
Duty Stations: COMDESRON 50
Comments: Excited to be part of this initiation!! Class 129 Hooyah!!!
Date: 09/27/22 at 00:58
From: CMC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Bradley D. Thompson
Duty Stations: CBMU 202, NMCB 25, NMCB 27, NMCB 1, MSRON 4, MSRON 10
Comments: Congrats to everyone
Date: 09/26/22 at 23:54
From: OSC (SW) (SEL) Phillip Brown
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I want to thank everyone that played a role in my selection. It’s been an honor.
Date: 09/26/22 at 23:49
From: NCC (AW/SW) (SEL) Kiara Kashaun Wade
Duty Stations: Current duty station NTAG GREAT LAKES. Past duty stations USS JOHN C STENNIS, USS NIMITZ, NTAG JACKSONVILLE
Comments: Thanking everyone that helped me get here will take me for every. However, I will say this, the journey is not over I still have a lot of work to do, and I am so grateful to have each and every one of you in my corner. Wouldn’t change it for the world.
Date: 09/26/22 at 23:24
From: BMC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Dominic Jamal Dickerson
Duty Stations: USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), and Recruit Training Command
Comments: Thankful for everyone who believed me and helped me get to this point. If it weren't for them, I would not be here and for that i am supremely grateful.
Date: 09/26/22 at 19:50
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) MARQUE BROWN
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK(DDG-75), NAVRESPRODEVCEN NEW ORLEANS, USS PREBLE(DDG-88)
Comments: I want to thank all of my mentors that i have encountered all the way; LSCS Alvero, CWO3 Goodale, HMCM Williams'(both husband and wife), NCC Burton(retired), LSC Taylor, CTTC Dugger, CTRC Moore, CSCS Phadky, CMDCM Hill, PSC Fox, CTRCS Sanders, and YNC Mazic. Last but not least is LSC Guzman who started out as my LPO and ended as my LCPO. The blood, sweat, tears and PATIENCE that you use to mold me into the leader I am today, will forever stay in my heart. You played a vital role in my decision of pursuing a career and not quitting after my first 4 years. You showed me what caring for Junior Sailors was all about; from providing lunch's, monthly luncheons, and to giving funds when times get rough. For that i will be forever grateful and look forward to being a part of your retirement ceremony next year.
Date: 09/26/22 at 15:46
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) James A Forbuss
Duty Stations: NTAG Mid America, USS San Jacinto (CG-56), USS Porter (DDG-78)
Comments: Huge shout out to GMC (ret.) Pinkney, MAC Carpenter, and GMCS Small for being my Navy mentors throughout my career and pushing me to be better every day. Everything I have accomplished is a reflection of you all and the divisions we ran together.
Date: 09/26/22 at 09:24
From: BUC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Whitney Taylor
Duty Stations: NMCB 133
Comments: First of all, I would like to congratulate all my brothers and sisters that made it this year. I would like to thank my family, especially my Wife. They have been my biggest supporters and motivation. I would also like to thank all my Sailors, who without the trust, support, and hard work you have put in, I would have not made it to this point without you. I would like to thank my mentors and all the amazing individuals who stood by and pushed me through. Thank you for always believing in me and working hard to help guide, shape, and mold me into the leader that I am today and will continue to be for my junior troops, JO's and fellow brothers and sisters.
Date: 09/26/22 at 09:16
From: AEC(AW/SW) (Sel) Kenneth William Baggs II
Duty Stations: HSC-28
Comments: There are many Chiefs throughout my career who have helped me get to this point, some names I remember some that I do not. However here are some of the Chiefs who helped me push myself Master Chief Hunter, ATCS Selby, AMC Bowes, ADC Hodge, AEC Evers, ADC Whedon, AMC Bitor, AEC West, AEC Haugabook, MNC Carter, FCC Pepperman, ADCS Lamp, and many others. I appreciate the time and dedication that my Chief's assisted me with to help me get in this position and I hope that as the Chief I am able to help any Sailor in the same manner.
Date: 09/26/22 at 07:28
From: HMC(Sel) Derrick Shaun Johnson
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Bethesda, USS Essex, Naval Hospital Sigonella, 7th Marine Regiment, Recruit Training Command.
Comments: What a time to be alive!
Date: 09/26/22 at 04:52
From: MAC (SW/AW) (SEL) Daniel Edward Dorsey
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)
Comments: First and foremost, I would not have made it here without the trust, support and hard work of my Sailors. I thank them all for looking to me for guidance. I would like to thank my mentors as well as my nay sayers, my mentors provided the faith when I was lacking and the nay sayers provided motivation to do better and show that I can be the best me that I can be.
Date: 09/26/22 at 00:40
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Michael Husa
Duty Stations: NRC Sacramento, MSRON-9 Widbey WA, CRS-11/ MSRON-11 NWS Seal Beach CA.
Comments: Congratulations to all who made it. I wouldn’t be here without the support of our Sailors and the Mentors that help guide me.
Date: 09/25/22 at 23:26
From: AEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Zachary A. Watson
Duty Stations: VX-1
Comments: It's been awesome getting to know so many people and enjoying the process.
Date: 09/25/22 at 22:56
From: CSC(Sel) Maureen Go
Duty Stations: USS STETHEM DDG 53 (2010-2014), CS “A” School Instructor (2014-2016), USS HOPPER DDG 70 (2016-2020), USS JOHN PAUL JONES (2020-2021), ATGPACNORWEST (2021-Present)
Comments: It’s with my great pleasure and honor to be part of this rich heritage!!! I’m very humbled to soon be called, Chief! I will proudly don the uniform of a Chief Petty Officer honoring those who have served in the past and currently serving. Together with my brothers and sisters, we will uphold standard and protect our uniform keeping our creed as our guiding principle! I thank God for this blessing as well as my family for the love and support! I owe this to my Sailors and Leaders who believed in me and mentored me!
Date: 09/25/22 at 20:01
From: NCC(AW/SW) (SEL) Brandon Wideman
Duty Stations: USS Peleliu 2011-2015, HSM-35 2015-2016, NTAG Minneapolis 2016-2019, NTAG Philadelphia 2019-2022, NTAG Richmond 2022-Current
Comments: Thank you to everyone that has supported me and the other Selectees. Without you all this wouldn't have been possible.
Date: 09/25/22 at 18:38
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) Angela Marie Ramirez Cloe
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69
Comments: I am honored to have been selected! I owe my strength and commitment to God, family, and Sailors that I have had the pleasure of serving with.
Date: 09/25/22 at 18:20
From: EMNC (Sel) Ronald F. Hall
Duty Stations: USS Pennsylvania (Gold) (2021- Present), TTF- Kings Bay (2018-2021), USS Maryland (Blue) (2013-2018), NRMD- KB (2010-2013), USS Pennsylvania (Blue) (2005-2010)
Comments: There are so many people that deserve a thank you, I know I will forget somebody, for this I apologize. First, I want to thank my current Chiefs Mess, USS Pennsylvania (Gold), you guys have welcomed me with open arms and challenged me to be better than I think I can be. Jeff Woodman, MMC (Ret), you have been my closest mentor for much of my career, even in retirement. I cannot thank you enough for showing me what a Chief is and the commitment to the sailors that you served with. To all the other Chiefs I have served with I say thank you, even if we didn't see eye to eye, please know that I learned from each one of you. For that I am grateful.
Date: 09/25/22 at 16:46
From: MMNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jessica Lynn Harder
Duty Stations: NPTU CHARLESTON
Comments: I would not be anywhere in this world if it were not for my family, especially my mother, constantly telling me "I can do anything I set my mind to". They have supported me in every choice I have made, even when I told them I would be reenlisting in the Navy, a surprise even to myself. If I had to contribute my success in getting to this point in my career, I would have to give a little piece of that to every single chief I ever interacted with on the USS Carl Vinson. Especially my very first Chief, my favorite DLCPO, and the best RDMC I ever could have asked for. I would also have to recognize every LCC I have had at prototype this second time around. They built me into the sailor that I am today. There are so many chiefs that had a part in this that probably don't even know it... for everything, I thank you!
Date: 09/25/22 at 16:30
From: AOC(Sel) Augustin Regino
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7)
Comments: Being selected has been the most amazing feeling ever. Looking forward to the rest of the season. Congratulations to everyone.
Date: 09/25/22 at 16:29
From: MMAC (Sel) (SS) Deroncia R Everett
Duty Stations: Kings Bay, GA and NTAG Great Lakes
Comments: I want to thank GOD, my family, friends and everyone that has ever helped me on this journey. Especially my loving wife Brittany for always being there through the good and bad. Congratulations to all my brother and sisters who were selected as well.
Date: 09/25/22 at 15:11
From: NCC(SW/AW/EXW)(Sel) Robert Atwood Brooks
Duty Stations: USS MITSCHER
Comments: Thank you NCCM Champagne and NCCS Gunderson for your advice and guidance on this journey.
Date: 09/25/22 at 12:41
From: YNC (Sel) KIRK C LEWIS JR
Duty Stations: USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17)
Comments: First let me say Thank you God! Thanks to my wife for supporting me. I want to thank my family for their support as well. I want to thank my mentor NCC Missick who believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. I want to thank COMSUBLANT for believing in me. That command was challenging but taught me more about leadership than any of my previous command. I also want to thank YNC Metz who said you will pick up Chief back when I was an E5 and truly believed it. I have to thank PSC Mammah as well for ALWAYS providing assistance when I needed it the most. Have to thank Master Chief Robinson, Senior Mensie, and Master Chief Webb for their words of affirmation. Last but not least Dad I hope I'm making you proud up there in the pearly gates! Thank You!
Date: 09/25/22 at 10:36
From: OSC (SEL) DELTRICK DEWAYNE PORTER
Duty Stations: USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17)
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to give honor to God for the blessing that continues to come my way. I would like to thanks my family, wife Ajar Porter and our 4 great kids for their sacrifice and support. Congrats to Class #129. Thank you to my mentors in the ABF community (GRAPE4LIFE) and the OS community (OI TIL I DIE) for feeding me guidance, motivation and supporting me through not only my career but my personal times. To those Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who have come before me. You may not have meet me or been able to give me guidance but your work and support to the Chief Mess is what opened this opportunity for me, and I am forever grateful NAVY CHIEF...NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/25/22 at 10:24
From: BMC(SW)(Sel) Alfredo Martinez
Duty Stations: USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001)
Comments: I couldn't have got here without all the junior and senior personnel that ran with me over the years, thank you. A special thanks to my mentors, you all kept me sane and on a straight path, thanks again!
Date: 09/25/22 at 09:10
From: RSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Korey Barefield
Duty Stations: USS RAFAEL PERALTA (2019-PRESENT); NAVY RECRUITING COMMAND SAN DIEGO (2016-2019); USS PAUL HAMILTON (2013-2016); NAVAL HOSPITAL LEMOORE(2010-2013); USS TORUGA(2008-2010); USS EMORY S. LAND(2005-2008)
Comments: Since the inception of my career, there have been countless individuals who have helped shaped my upbringing and career in the United States Navy. A slew of these individuals were Chief Petty Officers! For this I am forever grateful and now extremely humbled to have been selected!
Date: 09/25/22 at 03:56
From: ADC(Sel) Jade T. Romes
Duty Stations: VRC 30 Det 5, VAW-116, VAW-120, VFA-2
Comments: Proud to be here and honored to be selected!
Date: 09/24/22 at 22:56
From: HMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Jonni Gillispie
Duty Stations: Current: CNSP, San Diego Past: Navy Medicine Training Support Center, San Antonio TX, USS Ronald Reagan, Yokosuka JA, Navy Medicine Center San Diego, SD, CA, IA: JTF/JMG, GTMO Cuba
Comments: There are so many who have mentored me, guided me, and supported me to get me to where I am today. Thank you, I greatly appreciate you!
Date: 09/24/22 at 22:30
From: ATC(AW/SW) (SEL) RICCI AQUINO
Duty Stations: VUP-19
Comments: Thank you to my family, Jamie, and ALL who have helped me and mentored me both active and retired. I couldn't have done it without your support.
Date: 09/24/22 at 19:54
From: HMC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Brandon A. Pugh
Duty Stations: NMRTC Pensacola
Comments: Would like to say CONGRATS to all my brothers and sisters who were selected. I have to say a big THANK YOU to my wife and 2 boys, without them being my rock I wouldn't be where I am without them. To my Sailors thank you for always pushing for the best!! To my mentors thank you for pushing me and being there for guidance and advice.
Date: 09/24/22 at 19:49
From: STGC(SW/IW)(SEL) Desiree M. Hadley
Duty Stations: USS Cole (DDG 67), Farragut TAC, USS Laboon (DDG 58)
Comments: Thank you to all that helped me get to where I am at. Special thanks to STGCS(Ret) Rob Rabideau, STGC(Ret) Aaron Bartnik, STGCS Emily Boyle, MMC Joe Arnold, BMCS Kenny Midland, STSC Zachary Cook, and STSC Josh Wray. And a huge thank you to my family that have supported me and my journey from day one!
Date: 09/24/22 at 19:48
From: ACC (AW/SW) (SEL) Marvin Felix Moss III
Duty Stations: Current duty station Tacron TWELVE. Past duty stations NAS Point Mugu, FACSFAC San Diego, USS RONALD REAGAN
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has mentored/helped me throughout my career thus far; ACCS Camp, ACCS Grabau, ACCS Schuyler, ACCM Nation, ACC Woods, ACCM Guivara and many more.
Date: 09/24/22 at 18:39
From: ABHC(AW/SW) (SEL) Corey Montford
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman, HSM-37, NAS Whiting Field, and USS Wasp
Comments: I look forward to being accepted into the Chiefs Mess.
Date: 09/24/22 at 16:16
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jessica Smith
Duty Stations: MAG-31
Comments: I want to thank my mentors who helped me get here.
Date: 09/24/22 at 15:28
From: ATC (Sel) (AW/SW) Cornelius Deon Sammons
Duty Stations: FRCW Lemoore, FRCSE Jacksonville, HSL-49
Comments: Thank you all, AVCM Brutton, AVCM Smart, AECS, Costin, AECS Carpenter,DCSC Garrett,ATC Parham, ATC Destura, ASC Sewell, AMC Cerankowski and so many more mentors along the way. If it were not for you all I wouldn't be where I am today.
Date: 09/24/22 at 12:36
From: FCAC(SEL) David Andrew Johnston
Duty Stations: USAAMDS Romania
Comments: Thank you to FCACS LANGFORD, FCACS GERRITY, FCACM STOWE. I wouldn't be where I am without your guidance and wisdom throughout the years.
Date: 09/24/22 at 09:28
From: OSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Paul Kraxberger
Duty Stations: USS Bataan, Previous USS Princeton, USS Milius, USS Denver, USS Juneau, TTGP, NSAWC, VX-30
Comments: I would like to thank my many Mentors OSC(SW/SW) Ret. Robert Buttler, OSC(SW/AW) Ret. Billy Contrano, GMC(SW) Ret. Bradon Jenness, ISC(SW/AW/IDW) Ret. Christopher Meaney, OSCM(SW/AW) James Maudsley, OSCS(SW/AW) Danielle Gonzalez. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/24/22 at 01:02
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL) Jeffrey Sutton
Duty Stations: USS HOPPER
Comments: Thanks to all of those who supported me on this journey.
Date: 09/23/22 at 23:54
From: ITC(Sel) Dennis D. Goins
Duty Stations: USS HOPPER(DDG-70), NIOC Hawaii, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), PACOM JIOC, USS ESSEX (LHD-2)
Comments: Thank you in advance for all you help.
Date: 09/23/22 at 19:45
From: MAC(EXW) (Sel) Jeremy A. Whittaker
Duty Stations: Naval Station Norfolk, NSA Bahrain, SWFLANT Kings Bay GA, CRG DET 2 Bahrain, NSB Groton CT, USS HOPPER DDG 70
Comments: Congratulations to all selects and thank you to the Chief's Mess for the guidance and training. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!!
Date: 09/23/22 at 14:50
From: HTC(Sel) Tim Jakubisin
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thanks to all the old, disgruntled engineers that beat my ass until I got it right.
Date: 09/23/22 at 14:48
From: MMC(Sel) Yasmee Patrick
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Date: 09/23/22 at 14:07
From: NCC(SEL) Ying Matos
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk, PCU Makin Island, SWRMC San Diego, CA; USS Makin Island, NOSC North Island, CA; NRD San Diego, NRD Phoenix, NTAG Richmond
Comments: Go Navy! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 09/23/22 at 12:25
From: NCC (AW/SW) (SEL) Kiara Kashaun Wade
Duty Stations: Current duty station NTAG GREAT LAKES. Past duty stations USS JOHN C STENNIS, USS NIMITZ, NTAG JACKSONVILLE
Comments: Thanking everyone that helped me get here will take me for every. However, I will say this, the journey is not over I still have a lot of work to do, and I am so grateful to have each and every one of you in my corner. Wouldn’t change it for the world.
Date: 09/23/22 at 10:28
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/AW) Mark Maguire
Duty Stations: CSL Comalapa
Comments: ITC Select Maguire signing the deck log as instructed
Date: 09/23/22 at 09:53
From: MCC (SW/AW)(SEL) Danica Phillips
Duty Stations: DINFOS (2012-2013), Naval Postgraduate School (2013-2015), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) (2015-2016), NR Navy Public Affairs Support Element West (2017 - Present) via NRC Pensacola and NRC Pittsburgh (Present)
Comments: Thank you to every Sailor I’ve ever served with up to this milestone. Here to pay it all forward. Congratulations, Class 129!
Date: 09/23/22 at 09:51
From: ABHC (Sel) Jawann R. Murray
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, NAS PATUXENT RIVER, USS GERALD R. FORD and RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: It was already written for us all to be successful!
Date: 09/23/22 at 08:53
From: ETC(SW/IW) (Sel) Michael Andrew Zapiecki
Duty Stations: USS McFaul, NCTAMS PACW, USS Vicksburg, USS Dewert
Comments: Shoutout to my division, ETCS Shirley, ETCS Britt, and ETCS (Ret) Thomas, and ETC Cochran for helping get me where I'm at.
Date: 09/23/22 at 07:52
From: CTIC(IW/SCW)(SEL) Cody Dalton Ray
Duty Stations: FT. Meade, MD (CWA-65) Previous duty stations: Monterey, CA (DLI) Gulfport, MS (NMCB 11, NMCB 74)
Comments: I wish to thank CTICS(Ret.) Jeffrey Japinga, CTRC Rich Roy, CTICS Kate Greifzu, CTIC Andrew Burdge, CTIC Forrest, SWC Dave Aanenson, BUC Garnett Whitmire, EAC Mark Mulhern, SWC(Ret.) Dave Farwell, SWCS Kenneth Barbour, BUC Jeremy Johnson, BUCS Wayne Sperko, among so many other Chiefs and Shipmates for helping me reach this point in my career.
Date: 09/23/22 at 06:16
From: ETNC(SS/DV)(SEL) Dylan John Goodreau
Duty Stations: Naval Submarine School Detachment Kittery
Comments: I cannot thank everyone who has developed me thus far enough. I promise to continue working at being a better leader and Sailor.
Date: 09/23/22 at 05:53
From: ISC(IW/EXW/AW/SW/SG) (SEL) Benjamin Christopher Beaupre
Duty Stations: Naval Special Warfare Mission Support Center
Comments: It was a long road here but after jets, carriers, submarines, and many NSW deployments I have arrived. I am excited to give back to the Sailors of the communities that have built me up, supported me, and nourished me. Thank you to all who have helped me thrive and become the best version of myself I could be. May the winds continue to bring you closer to your goals and aspirations.
Date: 09/23/22 at 05:49
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Christian J De Knikker
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay, NTAG Blues City, NRD Nashville, JTF-GTMO, USS Nimitz
Comments: Congratulations to all for class 129! See you on the deck plates.
Date: 09/23/22 at 04:17
From: LSC(Sel) Andrew Webster
Duty Stations: USS STOUT, NEDU, EODMU3
Comments: Congrats to all selectees!
Date: 09/23/22 at 00:31
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Ronnie Goggans
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, USS Ramage (DDG-61)
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow selects and thank you to the incredible chiefs that laid a foundation for me to build on. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!!
Date: 09/22/22 at 23:48
From: HTC (SW/AW)(Sel) Patrick Zembol
Duty Stations: Uss Carl Vinson (2011-2016) SWRMC San Diego (2016-2019) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride!!
Date: 09/22/22 at 23:34
From: CEC(Sel) Lhe’Niise Brown
Duty Stations: NMCB Five, Port Hueneme, CA; NCTAMS LANT, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL
Comments: Hooyah Class 129!
Date: 09/22/22 at 23:10
From: NCC (SW/AW) (SEL) ERIC EDWARDS
Duty Stations: NTAG RICHMOND
Comments: I would like to think my Load and Saver Jesus Christ, who has kept me humble thought-out my Navy career up to this point to becoming a Chief Selectee. Secondly, those Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief from start to finish along with my Wife for supporting, pushing me to become better each day. I will never forget, Senior Chief King, Master Chief Feliz, Master Chief Currie, my CMC for reviewing my Chief package this year, which was critical to me becoming selectee this FY. My Command, and pasted Commanding Officer CDR Harmon given me the chance to step up in a leadership role, believing and trusting me to run a division of 21 Sailors. I am still humble, but grateful for this opportunity, the list is long but never forgotten all those who motivated me with words of inspiration in the past.
Date: 09/22/22 at 23:06
From: EOC (SCW/EXW)(Sel) Eric Wingate
Duty Stations: ACB1 202DC NMCB3
Comments: Thank you to all my Chiefs and Mentors along the way. I could not have done it without you.
Date: 09/22/22 at 23:01
From: MMC(SW/AW) (Sel) Wesley Shane Durbin
Duty Stations: USS Mobile Bay (CG53), USS Zumwalt (DDG1000), TRF KingsBay
Comments: Excited to be here!
Date: 09/22/22 at 22:44
From: RSC(Sel)(SW/AW) Corderra Lee
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that I have crossed paths within the Navy. I have learned so much from the diversity that we have in the Navy, in addition to the leaders rather they were bad or good. I have seen what I would like to be and what I wouldn't want to be like. Special Thanks to the folks that believed in me. RSCM Birdine, CSCS Blue, LSCS Endiape, LCDR Santos, CSCS Zaricor, CMDCM Zakimi, CDR Roberts, CDR Infante, LT Smith, Captain Mahon, Captain Biggs, LCDR Brockington, LSC Sutherland, and LCDR Santos just to name a few.
Date: 09/22/22 at 22:40
From: MAC(Sel) ASHLEY LYNN WHITE
Duty Stations: NRC AKRON, JTF GTMO, NTAG ORV, RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: Congratulations to my new brother and sisters. I am so blessed and humbled to be a part of this extended family.
Date: 09/22/22 at 22:22
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) David Wolf
Duty Stations: NMCSD, 1MARDIV 5th Reg, MCRD Parris Island, 1MARDIV 7th Reg, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Congrats to my FY23 selectees. I am incredibly honored to have been selected for Chief this year. Thank you to all the leaders who saw potential in and developed me, and all the Sailors who supported me. I cannot wait to pay it forward.
Date: 09/22/22 at 22:19
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Brent Byerle
Duty Stations: USS Fort McHenry(LSD-43); 544th/569th/86th EN DIVE, NOSC Saginaw
Comments: Thank you to all those that guided me the direction I am headed, my family for supporting me, and those that didn't even know they were helping me.
Date: 09/22/22 at 21:53
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Julian Enrique Delgado
Duty Stations: RTC, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: Nothing special, I just did me. Its thanks to all the mentors and chiefs that saw my potential that put me here. I am beyond grateful for getting here by my own hard work and not having to step over anyone. MOST IMPORTLY, thank you to my amazing wife that has the been the strongest back bone since my airmen days.
Date: 09/22/22 at 20:45
From: GSMC(Sel) Taylor Jurisin
Duty Stations: USS Port Royal/ NAVSEA FIT
Comments: Super excited to be a part of this community! Thank you for letting me sign the deck log. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 09/22/22 at 20:34
From: HTC(SW)(Sel) Michael James Robert Woodbury
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes, USS Tortuga LSD 46, USS Emory S. Land AS-39, USS Frank Cable AS-40
Comments: I would like to thank my first LPO then Chief, HTC Kurt Heisserer for leading and teaching me from the start of my career.
Date: 09/22/22 at 20:24
From: HTC(SW)(SEL) Robert VanRoy
Duty Stations: USS RAMAGE, NAVCONBRIG CHARLESTON, USS O'KANE, AND RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE
Date: 09/22/22 at 20:16
From: GSMC(Sel) TUNDE K. BADMUS
Duty Stations: Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, IL.
Comments: I'm so proud to be part of the CPO mess. I will work together with the CPO mess to preserve all heritages of the mess and the United State Navy as a whole including the norms and value that bind the CPO mess together as one family. Thank you. V/R, GSMC(Sel) Tunde k. Badmus
Date: 09/22/22 at 19:59
From: QMC(SW)(Sel) Todd Marriott
Duty Stations: USS Vella Gulf (2011-2016), NOSC Jacksonville (2016-2018), RTC Great Lakes (2018-2021), USS Portland (2022-Present)
Comments: Congrats to all the other FY23 Selectees!
Date: 09/22/22 at 18:06
From: RSC(Sel) Michael Scott
Duty Stations: USS Mitscher
Comments: Stay HUMBLE, take in all trainings and always remember, don’t take anything personal.
Date: 09/22/22 at 16:29
From: STGC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Lovie Monique Evans
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON, PRECOM UNIT DDG 1002, TSC SAN DIEGO, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, SWRMC, USS GREENBAY
Comments: I would like to thank everyone from current and previous commands that motivated me and kept pushing me to do and be more over the years. Congrats to all FY-23 CPO Selectees! Keep thriving and pushing through.
Date: 09/22/22 at 15:04
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) David Fox
Duty Stations: Okinawa Japan, Bangor Washington, Atsugi Japan, Dam Neck VA, San Antonio TX, Manama Bahrain
Comments: No comment
Date: 09/22/22 at 14:36
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Jared M. Hudson
Duty Stations: USS Delbert D. Black, CSCS Det East, USS Gonzalez, USS Crommelin
Comments: Congrats to my fellow FY-23 CPO Selectees!! Keep up the push and make the most of it!!
Date: 09/22/22 at 10:53
From: ISC(IW/AW/SW)(SEL) Amber Nicole Marcantel
Duty Stations: NIOC PENSACOLA
Comments: Stay positive and do your best!
Date: 09/22/22 at 10:01
From: CTNC(Sel) Victoria Payne
Duty Stations: NCWDG, NIOC Pensacola, NIOC Hawaii, NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I am so honored to have been selected for Chief this year. I would like to think all of the members of the mess who have utilized their mentorship, experience, and expertise to guide my career along this path. I would not be here without each of you. I will do well by you and make you proud.
Date: 09/22/22 at 09:31
From: NCC (Sel) Joseph A Graham
Duty Stations: NTAG San Antonio
Comments: Stay HUMBLE and always remember NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 09/22/22 at 08:18
From: LSC (Sel) Mark Dolar
Duty Stations: FRCNWEA18GVANOPDET, CFWP ASD MISAWA
Comments: Greetings i bring to you brothers and sisters of the World's Finest Chief Petty Officer Mess!! First and foremost, congratulations to fellow FY 23 CPO Selectees. I would like to extend my hearty gratitude to my mentors and Sailors who got me where i am today... may you all continued to be blessed.
Date: 09/22/22 at 08:16
From: HMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Brandon A. Pugh
Duty Stations: NMRTC Pensacola
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife and 2 boys for all of their support they have provided to me along this journey. Additionally, if it wasn't for the hard work and dedication of my junior Sailors I wouldn't have been blessed with this opportunity. To all of the mentors who provided guidance and that "tough love" throughout my career I thank you as well!
Date: 09/21/22 at 23:46
From: BMC (EXW) (Sel) Romeo Miguel Payne
Duty Stations: Tac 2286, NCHB-10, Surgemain Richmond
Comments: Never forget to stay humble and on course.
Date: 09/21/22 at 20:19
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Michael Isaac
Duty Stations: CSG-2
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for all of their support they have provided to me over the years. Additionally, if it wasn't for the hard work and dedication of my junior sailors I wouldn't have been blessed with this opportunity. To all of the chiefs who provided mentorship and counsel throughout my career I thank you as well!
Date: 09/21/22 at 19:45
From: CTTC (IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Kyle Smith
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln, NSA Souda Bay, NIOC Georgia, IWTC Corry Station
Comments: This was a long road to get here, but it would not have been possible without the help of all those that I have worked for and those that I have had the pleasure of leading. If anyone needs anything, please reach out.
Date: 09/21/22 at 16:38
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Katherine Eay
Duty Stations: USS John P Murtha (LPD26)
Comments: There is a long list of people that I would like to thank and if I miss you, please don’t take any offense to it. First, I would express my deepest thank you to my family for I couldn’t have reached this great milestone without their continued support and patience. You are all the reason I strive to be better every day. More importantly, you keep me humble. To my navy family, you all are one of a kind! Thank you for the laughter, tears, frustrations, and joy! You all make each day worthwhile! I couldn’t have been more blessed to cross and walk this navy journey with you all! Remember to stay true to who you are and never forget your humble beginnings! You are more impactful and influential than you know! Stay kind! Stay positive! Stay smiling!
Date: 09/21/22 at 11:12
From: PSC(IW/EXW)(SEL) Marcus Christopher Sirdoreus
Duty Stations: NTAG Nashville, TN, NOSC Springfield, MO, Pers-97 Millington, tn,
Comments: I wouldn't have been selected without my junior and senior Sailors.
Date: 09/21/22 at 08:17
From: AMC(SEL) Jarrod Johnston
Duty Stations: VFA-27 Iwakuni, JA
Comments: Congrats to everyone selected. reach out if you need anything.
Date: 09/21/22 at 00:10
From: QMC(SW)(SEL) Christina Thomas
Duty Stations: EWTGPAC
Comments: Congrats to everyone.
Date: 09/20/22 at 22:00
From: HMC(Sel) Mark A. Velardo Jr.
Duty Stations: NRC Rochester, VFC-13, REDCOM Jacksonville, FL, NRC New London
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who helped me and pushed me to do better as well as continue to press on every day with a smile on my face. I never could have made it by myself. Thank you!
Date: 09/20/22 at 15:22
From: ITC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) John Matthew Loeffler
Duty Stations: IWTC CORRY STATION
Comments: It is truly and honor and a privilege to be selected! This is a moment I have been dreaming of for 15 years. I would like to thank my mentors, family, and friends who have helped me through this journey.
Date: 09/20/22 at 13:38
From: AMEC(SEL) Luis D Torres
Duty Stations: CVW-1
Comments: FY-23 CPO Selectee! I want to thank the CVW-1 CPO Mess for pushing me to be better as a Sailor and as a person! Thank you to CMC Baker and AZC Hill! I wish that I can return the favor and help junior Sailors that way that you have helped me! Thank you again.
Date: 09/20/22 at 12:19
From: CTIC(Sel) Mathew Coleman
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: It is an honor to have been selected. I thank all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who have led and mentored me. I honestly would not be here without the time and effort they provided to development into the Sailor and person I am today. Thank you Mess!
Date: 09/20/22 at 10:54
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Gregory David Pearson
Duty Stations: USS Cape St George (2013-2016) NCTS Naples IT (2017-2021) White House Communications Agency (2021 - Present)
Comments: I am humbled by my selection and excited for the future, congratulations to all of class 129. Thank you CWO3 Baez, ITC Flores, and ITC Tushaus for all of the guidance throughout my career.
Date: 09/20/22 at 10:31
From: MMNC(Sel) Benny Dale Campbell Jr
Duty Stations: CVN-72, FMB Norfolk, and CVN74
Comments: No comments
Date: 09/20/22 at 10:07
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Michael James
Duty Stations: SWESC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to think my family, friends, mentors, and peers for believing in me and helping me grow both personally and professionally.
Date: 09/20/22 at 06:51
From: HTC (Sel) Patrick Zembol
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson (2011-2016) SWRMC SD (2016-2019) USS Ronald Reagan (2019-2022) RTC Great Lakes (current)
Comments: FY-23 CPO Selectee! Thank you for the add!
Date: 09/19/22 at 23:26
From: ADC(SEL) Luckyralph P. Baun
Duty Stations: VFA-27 Iwakuni Japan
Comments: Glad to be here. LMK if anyone has questions
Date: 09/19/22 at 22:21
From: QMC(Sel) Korey Booker
Duty Stations: DDG 123
Comments: Congrats all Selectees of Class 129!!
Date: 09/19/22 at 22:17
From: YNC(Sel) Dale Baluyot
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes, HSM-79, STRIKFORNATO, CTF-53, USS ESSEX (LHD-2), USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), FLC Yokosuka
Comments: Shoutout to everyone that didn’t have to change to get here. “Same, but different.” INBOUND!
Date: 09/19/22 at 20:48
From: ADC (Sel) Yosimar A Preciado
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes, VFA-137, CNATTU Lemoore, VAQ-141, VAQ-129
Comments: I would like to thank the ones before us and the ones that will come after us. Make it a memorable experience and learn from all good or bad. Thank you to everyone that I have met and helped pave the way to where I am now and future endeavors…. Thank you.
Date: 09/19/22 at 20:18
From: OSC(Sel) Jayson Mendoza
Duty Stations: USS Donald Cook DDG75, COMSIXTHFLT, USS Benfold DDG65, USS Harry S Truman CVN75d
Comments: I am humbly honored to be selected and would like to congratulate all that are selected as well! Thank you, all my leaderships, for all your guidance and support throughout my career and as well as my junior sailors for always believing in me!
Date: 09/19/22 at 19:32
From: MMC (Sel) Jim Evanski
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX, RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: I would like to extend a sincere thanks to the mess for their feedback and critique. It’s evident that you all care about our success and it is very much appreciated
Date: 09/19/22 at 18:10
From: AWRC(Sel) Alec Reeder
Duty Stations: NAS JAX
Comments: AWRC Sel Alec Reeder, from New Burn NC. Thanks
Date: 09/19/22 at 16:56
From: HMC(SW/FMF) (SEL) Peter E. Austin
Duty Stations: SWMI
Comments: Going through season at an I-Stop. Report to MCAS Cherry Point on 31 Oct
Date: 09/19/22 at 13:40
From: FCC(Sel) Amanda Hanson
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM (CG 54), RTC GREAT LAKES
Comments: Thank you to all of the positive and negative influences that I have had help shape my Navy career to get me to where I am now. I am more than thankful and excited to join the mess as your sister.
Date: 09/19/22 at 13:38
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Byron J Pondexter
Duty Stations: CRS-2, EODTEU ONE, USS John P Murtha
Comments: This truly is a dream come true. I’m happy I get to do this with my brothers. Congratulations to everyone that has been selected!
Date: 09/19/22 at 13:08
From: MCC (Sel) Shamira D Purifoy
Duty Stations: NPASE West
Comments: I am so happy and honored to be selected! Congratulations to all of my brother and sister selects! Let's go!!!!
Date: 09/19/22 at 06:14
From: MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Corey Robinson
Duty Stations: USS SENTRY, LCC 19 BLUE RIDGE, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: I wanna say big thank you to CMDCM Watkins, MMCM Crowley, MMCM Lewis, ITCS White, RSCS Smith and countless other mentors I’ve had throughout my career.
Date: 09/19/22 at 05:56
From: AEC(SEL) Kevin A. Trombley
Duty Stations: VFA-27
Comments: Thank you group of mentors I've had to help me to get this point. AFCM Ogoy has been my biggest support since 2016 on keeping on the straight path to get here. AVCM Kummer for challenging me at NAMCE Oceana. AEC Burnetta/Hayes for making getting things going to prepare for after my career even if I'm several years from retirement.
Date: 09/19/22 at 03:33
From: ITC(SW/IW)(SEL) Anthony A. Ledbetter
Duty Stations: USS Gridley (DDG-101)
Comments: I would like to thank everyone from GRIDLEY CC division, both past and present, for helping me get here. If it wasn't for "The Freq Show" I wouldn't have been selected.
Date: 09/19/22 at 03:32
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Candice Akpa
Duty Stations: Kearsarge, Theodore Roosevelt, NRD NY, Decatur, TSC SD, TACRON11
Comments: Thank you to MMCS Lin Martin and OSCS Steve Windle. You both believed in me and taught me so much about how to take care of my Junior Sailors and how to take care of myself too. Thank you to Master Chief Frank Guerra and Maureen Caballero for giving me my first opportunity to grow as a leader. You believed in me and gave me a chance. I owe you everything for that. Thank you to CTTCS Eads for being my mentor and challenging me to clean up my act. I appreciate you. Thank you to OSCM Means (Omen) for being my mentor and laying the foundation. I had no focus before I met you. Thank you for instilling that in me when I was so young. Thank you to BMCM Mike Brown. My first real example of a great Chief. You looked out for me in 2004. I will NEVER forget you! I owe you a lot! Thank you ENCM Padilla, you saw my potential and gave me a shot. Thank you. Thank you LSC Stephanie Turner, a true friend. Thank you to my siblings who have ALWAYS been there for me, no matter what I needed! You guys are my rock! Thank you to my husband, Ifeanyi for supporting my dreams and sticking by my side throughout all my ups and downs. I love you so much! I couldn’t have done this without you all and the genuine support of my Junior Sailors. Without you all, I wouldn’t be here.
Date: 09/19/22 at 02:33
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Ledget Maurice Glover III
Duty Stations: COMFIFTHFLT
Comments: Congratulations everyone! I'd like to thank everyone who has made an impact on my career!
Date: 09/19/22 at 01:54
From: ICC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Jules Fischer Warren
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate, USS MAHAN(DDG-72), USS Mount Whitney(LCC-20), Norfolk Naval Air Station, MAREXSECRON FOUR, USS Carter Hall (LSD-50)
Comments: First, I would like to thank all my Mentors past and present, I would have never gotten this far without sound guidance and wisdom. I will remember my teachings and pay it forward. I cannot give enough thanks to the following people. My career has been heavily impacted by the influence your leadership continues to have on me even now present day. Master Chief Matthew Dickinson (Retired) CMDCM Jan Rega (Retired), FCACM Chad Miller (Retired), CMDCM Dewayne Benjamin, ETCS Malcolm Newson, ABHCS Jerome Hickman, ABHCS Tara Dawn Rose, FCCS Reginald Simpkins, and ENC John Beaver (Retired). So many others could be mentioned as well, you know who you are. the best for LAST! To my beautiful wife Sarah, daughters Kaelani and Stella. I am only able enjoy this moment because you've been here with me through all the good times and the bad. Your unwavering support of me and my passion to Serve cannot go unnoticed and or unappreciated. I can't wait to see where our next journey takes us, I love you!
Date: 09/19/22 at 01:39
From: NCC(FMF) (SEL) Darin Jonathan Wright
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: I wish to show my sincere appreciation and gratitude to HMCS Marga Gabriel. For the past 8 years, Senior Chief Gabriel has molded and shaped many of us into leaders in our communities. She has also mentored us I to the straight paths we all are on today. When the news came out of our selection, we all knew who was to thank. Today, Class 129 has 4 Selectees that owe her everything. We thank you, Senior Chief!!
Date: 09/19/22 at 00:45
From: NCC(AW) (SEL) Dewayne J. Scott
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, NTAG MIAMI, NTAG GOLDEN GATE
Comments: I want to thank God, through him all things are possible.
Date: 09/18/22 at 22:27
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/SW/AW) Cody D. Clay
Duty Stations: USCINCPAC CCCS, Carrier Strike Group ONE, NCTSCU Oklahoma City, USS ESSEX/USS BONHOMME RICHARD
Comments: James Dise, Aaron Lowe, Mike Meppelink, Sam Coppock, Maria Dow, Cam Brown, Koran McCoy, Rich Sansom, Rick Shemwell, Brendan Bisnett, Thania Cuevas, Maria Beck, Kelley McLain, Sasha Drew, Tay Beane, Paul Rusu, and now James Hutchinson. You've each had an impact in my time in the Navy. I remember having mentoring sessions with each of you, no matter if it was good or a correction of my path. I wouldn't be here without each of you. I hope I've made each of you proud! Time to press forward! HOOYAH!
Date: 09/18/22 at 21:38
From: CSC Robert Gabales
Duty Stations: USS HALSEY (DDG 97)
Comments: Good Morning, CSC Select Gabales Very Very Respectfully Requests permission to enter the hallowed halls of the CPO Mess. (Name change submitted and approved from Valdiviez to Gabales)
Date: 09/18/22 at 20:59
From: AWFC(Sel) Ryan Greer
Duty Stations: SCW-1, VQ-3, VX-20, VQ-4
Comments: I may have been the one who put in the hard work to get here, but it was the Chief’s Mess who developed me into the leader I became. Special thanks to Chief Jeff Labrake for guiding me and showing up when I needed him the most.
Date: 09/18/22 at 20:08
From: MMNC(SEL) Samuel J. Willhoite
Duty Stations: CVN74 JOHN C STENNIS, NTAG/NRD PORTLAND, CVN74 JOHN C STENNIS
Comments: Thank you to the leaders that have forged me up to this point in my career. I am thankful to not only now have them as mentors, but peers, and look forward to learning more from others as my career progresses.
Date: 09/18/22 at 20:03
From: MMNC (SW/AW) (SEL) Samuel Atwood
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln, NPTU Charleston MTS 626, NPTU Charleston MTS 701, USS John C Stennis
Comments: I would like to thank the great leaders that have molded me to the leader I am today. Also sending out a special thanks for all the Sailors that worked both for and with me.
Date: 09/18/22 at 19:46
From: ITC (Sel) Jasmine A. Shook
Duty Stations: IWTC Corry Station
Comments: I wanted to thank some of the monumental leaders I had the pleasure of serving with who have shaped who I am as a leader. HMC Kain you were the first leader who really believed I could be so much more than an undesignated seaman. BMC Sharp A., you were the turning point of my career where true "deckplate" leader was shown and proven to be impactful. ITCS Gianfagna you showed me compassion and forgiveness I needed to learn and grow without asking me to be anything less than myself. ITCS Gordon you showed me that hard work will take you places I never thought I would go. ITCS Smith you showed me what matter most of all, which are the sailors who trust me with their lives and career. ITC Harris who was the first chief who asked me what I needed in a leader and trusted me to lead her team. Lastly ITCM Payne for taking a shot on me, for excepting who I am, and for reminding me not to change. I will forever be in all of your debt; I hope that I can be all of that for someone who needs me to be.
Date: 09/18/22 at 19:26
From: FCAC(SW) Joshua L. Wolf
Duty Stations: USS GRIDLEY (DDG-101), SCSTC ATRC
Comments: I am excited for the next leg of this journey, and I wish all my fellows good luck on their own journeys. May we all serve our Sailors well.
Date: 09/18/22 at 17:47
From: CTTC(SW)(SEL) Thomas Akai Lindsey
Duty Stations: CIWT, USS COLE
Comments: Thank you to all of my mentors that have gotten me here. FCACS Ramirez, ISCS Mathias, CTTCM Hartman, Gonzo, CTTC Heidenheimer, just to name a few. There are plenty more to thank, including Brianna Lindsey and our three children who have supported me and given me all the reasons to continue going even when I did not want to.
Date: 09/18/22 at 16:12
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Randy Elliott
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK
Comments: I would like to thank ITC Shawn Richardson for being an outstanding mentor and leader for always pushing me to the max. He instilled in me the leadership qualities, level of knowledge, and humility of a higher level. He is truly a leader who doesn't talk about being a great leader but instead he just walks it out on a daily basis. I would also like to send a special thank you to ITC(Retired) Rosadovelez who would always have a listening ear when things just didn't make sense.
Date: 09/18/22 at 14:30
From: AMC(Sel) David H. McCracken
Duty Stations: HSC-9
Comments: Appreciate Master Chief Kilby for giving me the chance to grow as a sailor and putting me in the positions I needed to help sailors and to learn. Senior Figueroa for being my voice and advocating for me. My junior sailors who encouraged me verbally and were the boots on the ground for what I got recognized for. You all are the real MVP's. You will be here next, and I will work to pull you up and get you ready.
Date: 09/18/22 at 14:25
From: MAC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Gary D. Hall II
Duty Stations: MCSFBN KINGSBAY, NSA NAPLES, CAMP LEMMONIER, NSA PANAMA CITY, USS ENTERPRISE, USS LINCOLN, NNSY PORTSMOUTH, USS LABOON, NAVSTA NORFOLK SEC DEPT
Comments: Thank you to whomever created this! I am excited to become a part of all of this and hope that I earn the respect of each of the Genuine's to be accepted into the mess.
Date: 09/18/22 at 12:42
From: CSSC (SS) (SEL) Peter Story
Duty Stations: PCU IDAHO SSN 799
Comments: I just want to say thank you to those that put some serious effort into my course correction. It was needed and I will not let your time effort and energy be wasted.
Date: 09/18/22 at 11:28
From: AOC(Sel) Christopher Wayne Cannon
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) 2010-2015 NMC CWD DET Whidbey Island, Wa 2015-2019 USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) 2019-Present
Comments: FY23 Selectee
Date: 09/18/22 at 10:55
From: AMC(AW/SW) (SEL) You Zhen Long
Duty Stations: NTAG GOLDEN GATE, HSM-35, HSC-3, HSC-4, HSC-15
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends for their support. Thank you also goes to my Mentors, Chiefs, Peers, and Junior Sailors that I have learned from and honor to serve with. NAVY CHIEF!!! NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 09/18/22 at 09:33
From: LSC(SW)(SEL) Marque Brown
Duty Stations: USS DONALD COOK DDG-75
Comments: I want to thank LSC(SW/AW) Loreatha Guzman, for being and outstanding mentor and leader. We experienced all the blood sweat and tear. The imprint she bestowed upon me in the beginning as my LPO, then becoming my LCPO within my first 5 years of service. I will always give her, her flowers because she instilled in me the leadership qualities, level of knowledge, and humility. She is truly a leader who knows the ways, shows the way, and goes the way.
Date: 09/18/22 at 02:50
From: NCC (SW) (SEL) Richard R. Vinas
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate; NRD Phoenix; NRD Richmond; NRD Los Angeles; COMPACFLT MOC DET 301; COMPATRECONWING TWO; USS Russell (DDG-59); USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39).
Comments: To all that I have served with, worked for, and lead: thank you for being a part of this journey. Whether it was good, bad, or mediocre, it still got me here. To NCCM Sheyla Williams for not settling for average with me. To NCCS Arturo Revelo for not giving up on me. To my father, Mother, & brothers: Couldn't have done it without all of you. To my children: Mikaela, Luke, & Serena: you have and will always be my driving motivation every day. And to my wife, Lori: THE toughest job in the Navy: Navy Spouse (that is an understatement). You are the foundation of our family and my success. You are my rock in all of this. I am so blessed to have you in my life.
Date: 09/18/22 at 02:40
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) David J. Hartmon
Duty Stations: HSM-35, NSWC PCD, HSM-35, HSM-40, HSL-44, HSM-71, HSL-51
Comments: Thank you to my family and all my sailors who got me here today. Without them I wouldn't be here today. Congrats to all my fellow selectees. We got this.
Date: 09/18/22 at 02:24
From: HMC(SW/AW)(SEL) ARERIA GRANDBERRY
Duty Stations: ACB-1, Surface Warfare Medical Institute, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), NSA NBHC Bahrain, NEPMU FIVE, EMF Kuwait, NBHC Atsugi Japan,
Comments: First, I would like to congratulate all the fellow selectees! Those tireless nights standing the watch, listening and guiding our Sailors and always seeking improvement despite the challenges, have brought us all to this point. I would like to thank my father and mother for supporting my decision to enlist and holding me accountable for every major life decision I've made along the way. In addition, thank you to the many CPO, SCPOs, & MCPOs that charged me to earn my chevrons daily while course correcting me along the way. Lastly, I would like to thank the many junior Sailors that I have had the honor to lead and motivate; unknowingly also motivating me to continuously seek improvement.
Date: 09/18/22 at 01:32
From: PSC (SW/AW/IW) (Sel) Susan Gabriela Figueroa Rubira
Duty Stations: PSD Memphis, PSD Bahrain, CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt and NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: I would like to thank my Navy family who has been by my side and has constantly reminded me/ pushed me to get here. My Mentor PSCM McNuckle for guiding me through one of my toughest times and giving me the trust to be able to lead Admin Department CVN 71 Theodore Roosevelt. Also thank you to my Chiefs through my career, my peers, and my sailors.
Date: 09/18/22 at 01:08
From: AOC(SEL) Mary Kesner
Duty Stations: HSM-71, HSMWSP, HSC-23, FRCSW, CVN-76
Comments: Guys, it's happening! So happy to be a part of this Mess filled with honor and trust and tradition. I have so much to learn and gain from each member I meet. I am so thankful for my family. I am lucky they stand by my side with love and support and sometimes even a reality check. Thank you to every Sailor that I have been able to serve with. Some have forced me into positions of growth where now I can look back to understand the meaning and be better. Thank you to my leaders who have given me the confidence to be the leader I am and have pushed me to be better for myself, and my Sailors.
Date: 09/18/22 at 00:59
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Nicholas Kline
Duty Stations: OPNAV SDC Det Dallas, DEVGRU, NMCB 4
Comments: Congratulations to all the selects. I would like to thank my family and especially my wife for all the love and support to get me to where I am today. I have had the opportunity to work with some the best Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs in the Navy. I would like to thank each and every one of them for grooming me into the sailor I am today.
Date: 09/18/22 at 00:14
From: YNC(SCW/AW/PJ)(Sel) Raymund Valenzuela
Duty Stations: CENSECFOR DET NI; FAIRECONRON THREE; NATO ROLE III MMU; PHIBCB ONE; SOCKOR; ECRC SAN DIEGO; EMF-KUWAIT; USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)
Comments: Congratulations to all fellow FY23 CPO Selectees!
Date: 09/18/22 at 00:09
From: FCAC(SW)(SEL) Jousty Manasan Maglanoc
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: God is good. I am grateful and full of appreciation.
Date: 09/17/22 at 23:57
From: ATC(EXW/AW/SW) (SEL) DYLAN J. O'DELL
Duty Stations: FRC-MA NORFOLK, CNATTU NORTH ISLAND, SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE TEAM ONE
Comments: I would like to thank AVCM Brian Thresher for getting me to STAY NAVY after my first tour at FRC-MA Norfolk. I would like to thank AEC Taylorcole for mentoring me into a professional Sailor. I would like to thank AMCS Travis Bramwell for giving me the opportunity to lead and excel. Many others along the way, I just wanted to highlight one from each command.
Date: 09/17/22 at 23:00
From: ASC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Jose M. Guaman
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana, AIMD DET Bahrain, VMFAT 101, USS Boxer (LHD-4), FRCNW, USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
Comments: I want to congratulate all the Selectees. I would like to thank my wife and my children who have always stood by my side during this journey. Thank you, all my mentors who have given my guidance and encourage me, to be a better Sailor. I thank all of my peers and juniors Sailors who I had the pleasure of leading and mentoring. NASWOGS!
Date: 09/17/22 at 22:29
From: ATC(AW)(Sel) Jonathan Cich
Duty Stations: FRCSW, VPU-2, VXS-1, VQ-1, FRCNW, VQ-1
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that I've worked with during my career that helped guide me to success and steer me out of the rough water that I was always swimming in. If it wasn't for the help of the mess, I wouldn't be here today.
Date: 09/17/22 at 22:00
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) William Miles Varner
Duty Stations: USS LITTLE ROCK(LCS 9)
Comments: Congratulations to all the FY-23 CPO selectees Bravo Zulu shipmates! I would like to recognize all of my past and current chief’s for laying the foundation for my road to success without your leadership none of the would have been possible.
Date: 09/17/22 at 22:00
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) JUAN CASTILLOMORALES JR
Duty Stations: USS JOHN C STENNIS CVN-74
Comments: First off, I would love to thank my wife for always supporting me in everything I do. would also love to thank my team Auxiliaries division and Engineering department. Lastly, I would love to thank all the leadership that mentored me throughout my career. Without them I would not be where I am today. I am forever grateful and look forward to being part of the mess.
Date: 09/17/22 at 20:32
From: PSC(Sel) Dareineisha Watts
Duty Stations: VP40
Comments: Blue and Gold and proud to serve!
Date: 09/17/22 at 20:25
From: MMNC (SW/AW) (SEL) Michael Gibson
Duty Stations: USS John C Stennis
Comments: Congratulations to all other Selectees.
Date: 09/17/22 at 20:23
From: MMAC(SS/EXW)(SEL) Jacob Elliott Kruse
Duty Stations: PNS DET SD
Comments: I Would like to say thank you to my family for always supporting me while on this journey. I never doubted that you were always behind me. I want to thank my division. You guys taught me that a leader isn't always right, that being open to new idea goes a long way with running a successful A-Gang and that what I wanted as a junior sailor in a division isn't necessarily what the new generations want. So never stop listening. I want to thank my Chief and the rest of the Chiefs mess. You guys really molded me into what I believe a well-rounded leader should be. I never felt like I couldn't seek out help if I needed it.
Date: 09/17/22 at 20:13
From: ABEC(SEL) JEFFERY CHARLES DRAA
Duty Stations: CVN-74 USS. JOHN C. STENNIS
Comments: Thanks to all the genuine Master chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have helped me get this point in my career.
Date: 09/17/22 at 19:18
From: HMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Brandon A. Pugh
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Iceland, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, USS ARLINGTON(LPD-24), Naval Hospital Pensacola, USNMRTC Okinawa, NMRTC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all of their support, especially my wife and 2 boys. I wouldn’t be where I am without them. I would like to thank all my Sailors; they have pushed me as much as I have pushed them. There are so many mentors that have given me knowledge and guided me through my career. I would like to thank each of them personally and I appreciate the continued mentorship I am still receiving.
Date: 09/17/22 at 18:44
From: NCC(AW/SW)(SEL) Charles Edward George Jr
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Jessica who has been by my side and has constantly reminded me/ pushed me to get here. Our two lovely daughters, Jade and Jasmine who have given me that ability to keep fighting for excellence and a beacon to follow for their future. My Mentor and God Grandfather to our children, Chief Dion Hewell (RET) for showing me the real meaning of a genuine Chief who takes times to get to know you and aligns your goals and plans with personal life. CMC Alex Rincones, for guiding me through one of my toughest times and giving me the trust to be able to come forward with any issue there may be and the Mess cares and will help you while still being successful. Multiple other Chiefs through my career, and more importantly my peers, and junior sailors. Through everything I’ve been through I could have easily taken my foot off the gas, but these people never gave up on me and seen the passion I have for the Navy, and my goal to become a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 09/17/22 at 16:41
From: SWC (SEL) Michael M Rogers
Duty Stations: NMCB THREE, PWD BAHRAIN, NCG ONE, NMCB FOUR, NMCB 5, ACB ONE
Comments: Congratulation to all the Chief Selectees who made it. I want to thank all my mentors and there's a lot who've helped me along the way, none is forgotten.
Date: 09/17/22 at 15:40
From: PSC (Sel) Marisol O. Barrett
Duty Stations: TSC Memphis
Comments: Congratulation to everyone who made it.
Date: 09/17/22 at 14:32
From: AMC (AW) (SEL) Dante Bingabing
Duty Stations: CFWP AIMD GUAM, CFWP AIMD IWAKUNI, ACU-5, HSM-37
Comments: Congratulations to all Selectees. I want to thank my family for all the support and encouragement they have given me. Thank you to all the leaders and mentors that I have had helping me to develop to where I am today. Also, I want to say thank you to all the junior sailors that I have had the wonderful opportunity to lead and mentor.
Date: 09/17/22 at 13:40
From: FCAC(Sel) Darrell S Sarno
Duty Stations: Pearl Harbor, San Diego
Comments: I would like to say congratulations to all selected! We all have worked hard, and we could not have done it without help from everyone around us. I would like to say thank you to my wife, and 2 wonderful kids. You all have sacrificed so many days of me not being home, and sometimes when I am home, I am still thinking about what needs to be done tomorrow at work. Long story short, I love you and without your support I would not have made it this far. I will continue to work hard for you because I know you have always and always will be here for me. Nothing feels better than coming home to you. I would also like to thank everyone who has mentored me along the way. In the Navy there are so many people who have influenced my life. Without your guidance and sometimes an aggressive nudge to get the next qualification I might not have made it this far. Now that I will be in the leadership shoes of everyone that has mentored me in the past. I will continue to help and mentor junior Sailors with the knowledge learned from you. Thank you.
Date: 09/17/22 at 12:06
From: RSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Daphne Lindsay
Duty Stations: Naval Technical Training Command, Meridian, MS
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their support over the years, especially my children. I know moving from school to school while I was deployed but not fun, but you were surrounded by family that loved you. It definitely takes a village to raise children while serving in the military and I have been blessed to have a village. I also would like to thank all the Sailors that I was able to lead including my peers. I could not have gotten this far in my career by myself.
Date: 09/17/22 at 09:39
From: NCC(AW/SW)(SEL) Charles Edward George Jr
Duty Stations: NTAG Golden Gate
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Jessica who has been by my side and has constantly reminded me/ pushed me to get here. Our two lovely daughters, Jade and Jasmine who have given me that ability to keep fighting for excellence and a beacon to follow for their future. My Mentor and God Grandfather to our children, Chief Dion Hewell (RET) for showing me the real meaning of a genuine Chief who takes times to get to know you and aligns your goals and plans with personal life. CMC Alex Rincones, for guiding me through one of my toughest times and giving me the trust to be able to come forward with any issue there may be and the Mess cares and will help you while still being successful. Multiple other Chiefs through my career, and more importantly my peers, and junior sailors. Through everything I’ve been through I could have easily taken my foot off the gas, but these people never gave up on me and seen the passion I have for the Navy, and my goal to become a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 09/17/22 at 07:48
From: HTC(Sel) Kristen Pacheco
Duty Stations: USS EMORY S LAND
Comments: Hey excited to be here finally!! HTC SEL 13years in the Navy, currently stationed in Guam for the second time.
Date: 09/17/22 at 04:30
From: CSC(Sel) Gideon Abrokwah
Duty Stations: USS Curtis Wilbur,DDG 54. COMPACFLT, Honolulu Hawaii. USS Whirlwind PC 11, Manama Bahrain. USS Sirocco PC 6, Manama Bahrain.
Comments: I want to thank the following chiefs for guiding me and helping me to be where I am now as CSC (Sel). CSCS Montgomery, CSCS Sugai any Master Chief Luna
Date: 09/17/22 at 03:02
From: ETC(EXW/IW/SW)(SEL) Jamie BrattonBreland
Duty Stations: NCG-2, TCC-2, NCTS Bahrain, FACSFAC JAX, USS Hue City (CG-66)
Comments: Thanks to my AWESOME husband, who melts my worries and our sweet daughter who gives me energy. Many thanks to the Chiefs who have taught me along the way, I cannot imagine my Naval career without them. Their guidance and correction and encouragement have shaped the type of leader I wish to be, and the type of person and leader I am. It is exciting to have the opportunity to be for others what so many have been for me.
Date: 09/17/22 at 02:02
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Thai Nguyen
Duty Stations: NR NMRTC SD
Comments: It's a humble experience to go through the initiation process. I would like to specially thank my wife KayAnne for taking care of me and our two boys. I wouldn't be here without your unconditional support. Professionally, I would like to thank my former SEL at EMF CP, HMCS E. Espinoza. Thank you for believing in me and put me outside my box/comfort zone to leader our SELRES members. It was a challenging tasker, but you've molded me a dependable leader for our junior Sailors. It's my turn to mold our future leader!
Date: 09/16/22 at 21:11
From: BUC(SEL) Brandon Rowe
Duty Stations: PWD Diego Garcia
Comments: Congratulation to all the other Selectees. I don't know where to begin with my gratitude for getting to this point in my Navy career. I'd like to start off by thanking BUC Littlefield for giving me knowledge, guidance and faith that I can get the job done on various projects. I'd also like to thank MACS Moore and MAC Lavine for showing me how to lead from the front and become a great FCPO for my Sailors. And to my biggest fans I'd like to thank my family for putting up with my absent time on deployments and holding down the fort, all while supporting me in every way possible.
Date: 09/16/22 at 20:23
From: HMC(SS/AW/SW)(SEL) Ricardo Perez
Duty Stations: USS HELENA (SSN 725); HM-12; ASTC WHIDBEY ISLAND; USS BOXER (LHD-4)
Comments: I would like to thank HMCS(FMF/SW/AW) Rudy Contreras for guiding me through my journey with honesty and wise counsel. I would also like to thank HMC(FMF)(RET) Joseph Montes for showing me that standing alone for what is right, knowing it may cost you dearly, is always better than staying quiet with the status quo and for always having my back!
Date: 09/16/22 at 17:25
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Joseph Sandman
Duty Stations: CFAS SECURITY
Comments: Congratulations to everyone who was selected this year. I would like to thank my FAMILY for supporting every decision I have made in my life. To my mother and father, you were the first ones who instilled a sense of duty with in me. You both were in law enforcement and understood the importance of being a strong leader not just in our family, but also within our community. I may have not understood at the time, however I have grown to understand why you were gone all those nights. Thank you both for supporting my decision to join the Navy back in 2007. It changed my life forever, for the better. When I made the decision to leave in 2015 to join law enforcement you had my back. When I ultimately failed my law enforcement career and made the decision to re-enlist. You both without hesitation supported and assisted with my transition back into the World’s Greatest Navy and for that, I thank you. To my shipmates on my first ship the USS McCampbell, I thank you for your guidance and mentorship. You welcomed me with open arms and were always willing to teach me not only my rate and how to be a sailor, but to not take everything so seriously. You were the foundation of who I am as a Sailor and will always have a special spot in my heart. To my shipmates at NSW LOGSUP 2, thank you for everything that you did for me and for the mission over those four years of “Full Workdays”. That was my first time being a Leading Petty Officer and although no day was ever easy, you made it easier on me. You were also there to carry me, when I was at the lowest part of my career and the lowest, I had ever been in moral. I would NOT be here today if you were not willing to step up at the end and take over when I needed you the most. When we would “Round Table” at the end of each day I would always say “love you, bye” I meant it every time. In closing, the reason why I capitalized FAMILY in this deck log entry. Is because you have all been, and always will be my FAMILY.
Date: 09/16/22 at 15:49
From: GSMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Alexson Hoff
Duty Stations: DDG-107, Mid-Atlantic Maintenance Center, LCS Crew 217(LCS-22, LCS-16)
Comments: Congratulations to all, FY-23 = The GOAT Year
Date: 09/16/22 at 11:04
From: CTTC(IW/SW)(SEL)<br><br>Command: IWTC Corry Station<br><br>I would love to thank my amazing girlfriend Mary for never letting me give up on this goal, even through many tribulations. I would like to thank Billy Eager for instilling in me work ethic and knowledge of people. CTTC Marcus Klein, the handy man, couldn't be here without you. A big thanks goes out to CTTCS Devin Simpson for being the one to always catch me on my mistakes. I would like to thank MAC Justin Schultz for being an absolute pain in my behind but one of the BEST mentors I've ever had. There are so many many more. I could never have made it to this point without those around me. Jonathan Lexcen
Duty Stations: Information Warfare Training Center Corry Station
Date: 09/16/22 at 09:10
From: QMC (SEL) Dana Cheshire
Duty Stations: USS Iwo Jima, QM A Instructor, SUW-21
Comments: Thank you all for the love and support to get here!
Date: 09/16/22 at 05:48
From: ABEC(Sel) Mark Harper
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman CVN75
Comments: Hooyah! Greetings Goat Locker! And God bless! This is the best day of my life!
Date: 09/16/22 at 01:58
From: ITC (IW/SW)(SEL) Maryssa V Ortiz
Duty Stations: NAVCOMTELSTA Bahrain, NAVCOMTELSTA San Diego, USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)
Comments: Congratulations to all! I would like to first start by thanking my family and my friends for always being my backbone and biggest support system. Without them I would never be able to be where I am at today. Thank you to all the amazing Chief's I have had in my career and warrant officers that saw my potential and believed in me. Senior Chief Rhyne for always giving the best guidance, two duty stations with her and she never fails to push me and be the best mentor now and forever. Master Chief (Ret) O'Donnell put so many things into prospective for me and helped me succeed and reach goals. Warrant Torres, where do I even start. I strive to be successful like her because I can see so much of myself in her and she is truly an inspiration and never failed to tell me when I needed to do better. Chief Hyney, for always pushing me to do things I did not want to do and making me think. Thank you all, I cannot say it enough and I truly would not be here without them. To the many other Chief's and others who have guided me thus far, a sincerest Thank you.
Date: 09/16/22 at 01:32
From: ITC(IW)(SEL) Evan Connor McPherson
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT(current), CPT 550, MCMDIV31, NCTS FE
Comments: I want to say Thank You to my family for all the support and encouragement they have given me. I want to say Thank You to all the leaders and mentors that I have had through my career in showing me the correct path, and in helping me to develop to where I am today. I want to say Thank You to all the junior sailors that I have had the wonderful opportunity to lead and mentor.
Date: 09/15/22 at 23:01
From: EMNC(SS) (SEL) Larry Lee Pruitt
Duty Stations: NNPTC, SSN-778
Comments: FY-23 CPO Selectee
Date: 09/15/22 at 22:43
From: BMC(Sel) Jesus D. Arevalo
Duty Stations: ATG Norfolk Atlantic
Comments: A great achievement, Thanks to my Wife for all the support.
Date: 09/15/22 at 22:34
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) Kyle Thomas Oaks
Duty Stations: USS ARKANSAS SSN-800
Comments: It's been a great journey so far and I've seen a lot. Thank you to ETNCM(SS) Tirona, MMNCM(SS) Henry, EMNC(SS) Shulz, ITSCM(SS) McClellan, the whole crew on the Arkansas, and everyone on the La Jolla for the 10 years i was there. You've all built me up to where I am today, and I couldn't have done it without you. I'm looking forward to what this season will and is teaching me.
Date: 09/15/22 at 22:33
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) MICHAEL CULLINAN
Duty Stations: VAQ-132 NMC Det Fallon USS Makin Island LHD 8
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow Selectees. A big thank you goes out to all those who had a direct impact in my career. The list is long, and I apologize in advance if I missed anyone. AOCM Travis Steele CMC(prior AOCS) Matthew Muravez AOCS Korey Pierce AOC Jamey Ransey AOC Beebe AOC(ret) Tyrel Bransom AOC Adam Aguinaldo
Date: 09/15/22 at 22:01
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Edward Michael Fisk
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), USS SIROCCO (PC 6), CFA OKINAWA, USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9)
Comments: It is truly a privilege to be tried and tested in the hopes of joining my brothers and sisters in the CPO Mess. Congratulations to all my fellow selectees and stay strong. I am proud to serve with you all.
Date: 09/15/22 at 19:16
From: ETC (SW/EXW/IS) (Sel) Joshua N. Winn
Duty Stations: USS SAVANNAH, NRD RALEIGH, MOBILE COMMS TEAM 2, COMUSNAVSO, USS DONALD COOK
Comments: I would like to thank a handful of individuals that got me here. The number one person would be my wife, who stood by my side and talked me through all the pain and frustration that it took for me to reach this point. My brother GMCS Jason Winn for setting the standard early in my career that I had stiff competition, and it wouldn't be easy. Striving to be better than you is also what kept my engine burning. I know that it will never happen but it's a good goal to chase. CSCS Matt Susienka who was teaching me the ways before he ever made chief! FCACS Zach Troxler, was the bumpers I needed during a tough recruiting gig that kept me heading down the right path. ITCS Jarad Cofield for showing me there is a good, bright, fun side to being a chief all while completing the mission. Thank you to the sailors that helped me reach this point, without yall, I never would have even developed at all!
Date: 09/15/22 at 18:31
From: FTC(SS)(SEL) Thomas Daniel Bloodworth
Duty Stations: USS JOHN WARNER SSN 785
Comments: I would like to thank my loving and supportive wife Katie, and our three children, Brody, Sophie, and Cameron. I would like to thank my first Chief, Troy Leonard, while I was onboard the USS HENRY M. JACKSON. He imposed on me what it meant to be a leader and a mentor to many sailors. I learned that consistency is key to any great leader, and I plan on carrying that with me throughout the rest of my career. I would also like to thank the crew of men and women that serve on the USS JOHN WARNER, the best boat on the east coast. I have learned a lot from the likes of my first COB onboard, Tony Amato, and the current CPO Mess. I will always be grateful to have served with each and every one of them.
Date: 09/15/22 at 17:24
From: ETC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Nichole Aguilera
Duty Stations: USS OKane (DDG 77), COMSUBPAC, USS Essex
Comments: I would like to thank CSC (Ret) Cruz and The Senior Chiefs at COMSUBPAC who didn’t give up on me and believed in me even when I didn’t.
Date: 09/15/22 at 16:21
From: ETC(SW) (SEL) Richard A Greenberg
Duty Stations: LOGSU-8, SCSTC DET MIDPAC, AS-39, AS-40, USFK
Comments: I don't think I could ever finish listing all the people I want to thank for getting me where I am today. Congratulations to everyone who made it, never let your anchors become a wall between you and your sailors, it's not the weight of the anchor that's heavy, it's the responsibility you have to those around you.
Date: 09/15/22 at 11:06
From: BUC(SCW/EXW/DV) (SEL) Lance Dean Fairchild
Duty Stations: UCT2, NAVFAC EXWC, UCT1, COMNAVSPECWARCOM, 31SRG, NMCB5
Comments: Congratulations to all of my brothers and sisters. Keep your heads up, drive forward, open your minds, and above all keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Date: 09/15/22 at 10:33
From: AOC(AW/SW)(SEL) Dillon James Osburn
Duty Stations: VAQ-132 (CURRENT), NRD Nashville, VFA-115
Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful, supportive wife, Angela, and both of my boys, Bryer and Noah. Without their love and support, I would not be typing this. I would like to thank all Sailors that have worked for me, with me, and those who led me to this point. A few I'd like to thank: AVCM Marlon Enriquez, RET, AFCM Mike Gomez, AFCM Jeremy Parks, CMDCM Shane Cardon, CMDCM Jose Ramos, AOCS Luis Lopez, RET, ATCS Josh Kuykendall, ADCS Amber Hamilton, AMCS Danney Sprueill, AOC Jeff Strauss, RET, NCC Mark Whitten, RET, AZC Elgin Light, AOC Adam Aguinaldo, AOC Tyrel Bransom, RET, AMEC Rob Henderson, LSC Shuva Chowdhury, AMC Nick Abbott, YNC Corey Shorter, YNC Von Turner, AOC Nate Brink, ATC Steve Guz, ADC Ernan Delacruz, ADC Justin Rico, LSC Zane Bennett, AEC Rich Smallwood, and all Khaki leadership I've worked with at VFA-115, NRD Nashville, and VAQ-132. Of equal importance, I'd like to thank every single Sailor that provided me the opportunity/entrusted me to be their LPO, Supervisor, or mentor. I'm excited about the season, and ready to take in all knowledge available!
Date: 09/15/22 at 09:39
From: BMC (EXW\SW) (Sel) Glenn Hidalgo
Duty Stations: MSRON 10
Comments: Thank you to my family, all the sailors I have served with, and The Chiefs and mentors that helped me along the way.
Date: 09/15/22 at 08:41
From: HMC(SEL) Elizabeth Sifuentes
Duty Stations: NAVAL UNDERSEA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Comments: Greetings Genuine Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs. I am CPO(SEL) Sifuentes, I go by Liz. I'm from Austin, Texas. I've been in the Navy for 18 years. I look forward to the experience and knowledge to receive from those that went before me.
Date: 09/15/22 at 06:37
From: ADC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Nux BESTMAN
Duty Stations: FRCSE DET JACKSONVILLE
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs who helped and showed me tough love to be what I am today.
Date: 09/15/22 at 06:32
From: ETC(SW)(SEL) Grayson King Garcia Palacio
Duty Stations: USS LYTE GULF, CSCSU GL, USS PORTER, USS SHOUP
Comments: Congratulations to class 129. Never forget that our families and Sailors got us here.
Date: 09/15/22 at 00:32
From: LSC(Sel) Ivy Jane I. Villareal
Duty Stations: ACU-1
Comments: Deepest gratitude to my mentors especially to the ones I have met here in San Diego. Without any hesitation, they reviewed my package and gave me very valuable insight. I will forever be grateful. I promise to give back by paying it forward to my Sailors. I will guide and mentor them the way I was mentored. To my husband, my CC, my CFL, DAPA and my “Chief”, I couldn’t have done it without you. I LOVE YOU.
Date: 09/14/22 at 23:04
From: BMC(EXW/SW) (SEL) Candace Marie Wortham
Duty Stations: MSRON FOUR
Comments: Extremely thankful for my family, my mentors and my junior Sailors! This would not even be possible if it wasn't for you guys.
Date: 09/14/22 at 22:37
From: EMC(SW)(Sel) Kenneth Ray Adams Jr.
Duty Stations: USS CHUNG HOOON (DDG-93), PHNSY & IMF, USS LINCOLN (CVN-72), MARMC, USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), USS CANBERRA (LCS-30)
Comments: Thank you to all who believed in me even when I doubted myself. I want to say a special thanks for EMCM(Ret) Scott Burson for taking me under his wing when I first came in and showing me what it means to be a leader!
Date: 09/14/22 at 20:35
From: MAC(Sel) Shaun M. Thomas
Duty Stations: NH Pensacola, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado CA
Comments: Utmost gratitude to every Sailor I’ve been fortunate enough to serve with. I have taken away a lesson from each and every one of you. Extreme gratitude to CMC Tisdale, CMC Wilkerson, MACM Gonzalez, MACS Levi “BOB” Woodley your Chiefs favorite Chief, and thee one and only MAC Cindy Howard. Thank you for every blessing and every lesson. I OWE!
Date: 09/14/22 at 11:27
From: YNC(SW/AW) (SEL) Mario Alberto Skiles-Rodriguez
Duty Stations: FIRST NCR, USNS MERCY, HQ MARCOM, HSM-75, COMSIXTHFLT, COMPHIBRON 5
Comments: A few mentors I would like to thank because I wouldn't be here without their mentorship and passed down knowledge: CWO-3 Sherman, YNCS Connelly, YNCM Dickens, YNC Emanuel, HMCS Aldeguer, HMC Dimaano, and YNC Kloos. I would also like to thank all the Sailors that supported me along the way.
Date: 09/14/22 at 06:47
From: GMC(SW) (Sel) Joseph Michael Norris
Duty Stations: NMCLANT DET JAX, USS John S. McCain.
Comments: I am grateful for my wife for her patience, love, and caring for me and my children, you make my life possible I am nothing without you. To my kids, my greatest fear in life is not being there for you I have been fortunate to have the best possible mentor at the right time in the right place with a skillset and manner of communication that I understand best. To Him I say thank you, thank you for becoming the voice in my head driving me toward perfection, thank you for your constant "Aggressive Mentorship" Thank you. I am who I am because you taught me, I could be. To the many other Chief's and others who have painstakingly Taught me to be. A sincerest Thank you.
Date: 09/14/22 at 04:11
From: ITC(SW/IW)(SEL) Christine Bowman
Duty Stations: USS SAMPSON (DDG 102)
Comments: ITCS Tyler and ITC Dobey are my current picks for most influential Chief Petty Officers from my naval career thus far. They helped me understand how to be an IT and how we affect the bigger picture of shipboard life.
Date: 09/14/22 at 01:02
From: AWOC(Sel) Elizabeth Elliott
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, SERMC Mayport, VP-40, TOC Kaneohe, TOC Manama
Comments: Congrats everyone!
Date: 09/13/22 at 23:28
From: GMC(AW) (SEL) Russell Foss
Duty Stations: NRC Chattanooga
Comments: Navy Chief Navy Pride!
Date: 09/13/22 at 22:21
From: MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Brandon Edward Campbell
Duty Stations: SWFPAC, ATG SD, CVN 77, NB Guam, NSF Beaufort
Comments: First and foremost, I thank my beautiful wife and daughters. Second, I thank the many leaders I have served under whether good or bad. My mentors, y'all helped me in more ways than I sometimes said you did. Thank you so much. Lessons are learned in many ways and there has been a lot learned, but also many more to go. Being in the navy fills me with pride and joy. Thank you to all the Sailors who've allowed me to lead, mentor and guide them personally and professionally. I learned from you in a lot of ways!
Date: 09/13/22 at 22:20
From: DCC(SEL) Jerel Darden
Duty Stations: USS Gravely DDG107
Comments: Thank you to all past and present mentors in both communities that know me that have got me this far.
Date: 09/13/22 at 21:06
From: SWC(Sel) Nicholas Land
Duty Stations: NAVFAC EXWC
Comments: FY23 CPO Selectee
Date: 09/13/22 at 19:55
From: DCC(SW)(Sel) Ethan Cord McGee
Duty Stations: SERMC Code 800, DDG75 USS Donald Cook, SWRMC, DDG101 USS Gridley, FFG43 USS Thach
Comments: There are many to thank, all my juniors, and chiefs that pushed me, tried me, and tested me but none more than MRC Tony Powell who showed me how much a Chief can impact the life and career of a junior sailor by just listening to them, and guiding them to find the answers that are correct for them.
Date: 09/13/22 at 19:21
From: ITSC(SS/DV)(SEL) Riley French
Duty Stations: USS New Mexico (SSN 779) 2011-2015, Trident Training Facility Kings Bay 2015-2018, USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Blue 2018-2022, Naval Submarine School New London 2022-Present
Comments: Thank you TMC(SS) Troy Wagner for pointing me here!
Date: 09/13/22 at 18:48
From: STSC (SEL) Kenton Dean Spaulding
Duty Stations: USS Washington, NAVSUBSCOL, USS Toledo
Comments: Far too many friends and mentors to possibly name, but I think two stand out above all others, so thank you in particular to STCS (ret) Eric Chrans and STSCS Jake Stich. Though competition is stiff, you were two of the finest examples I could imagine. Thank you for all of it.
Date: 09/13/22 at 15:07
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Lukas Roberts
Duty Stations: USS Gladiator MCM 11
Comments: Excited to be here, thank you all for the journey along the way. Ready for this adventure and challenge.
Date: 09/13/22 at 12:42
From: AGC(Sel) Jacob Adamson
Duty Stations: USS CINCINNATI LCS(20) Crew 206
Comments: Chief Newsom is a Chief that showed me this website a long time ago and it has helped greatly through my career.
Date: 09/13/22 at 11:02
From: STSC(SS) (SEL) John Eugene Robinson III
Duty Stations: NAVSUBSCOL
Comments: Thank you STSCM Robert Carlin STSC Craig Werley
Date: 09/13/22 at 09:01
From: AWRC(NAC/AW/SW) (SEL) Keifer David Piil
Duty Stations: HSM-74, NATTC, HSM-79
Comments: After spending 13 years looking up to the chiefs, it is a bit of a scary but exciting proposition to finally be given the opportunity to potentially be accepted by the chief's mess. Getting to this point is no small feat and required the hard work and help from countless people in my life both personally and professionally. To every sailor I've led, to every partner I've worked with, and to every mentor I've had, I am committed to upholding the standard and making you all proud! I will NEVER forget you!
Date: 09/13/22 at 07:26
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) Michael Ringeisen
Duty Stations: USS Nevada (B), MTS 635, MTS 701, USS ASHEVILLE
Comments: I would like to thank my wife, Jennifer, without whom I would have given up ages ago, and my kids, Garrett, Addyson, and Aiden, my primary drive for making it back home.
Date: 09/13/22 at 06:20
From: MAC(AW) (SEL) Kenneth Gillette
Duty Stations: NSF Deveselu
Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs and Sailors that helped me get to this point. More importantly I would like to thank my family!
Date: 09/13/22 at 02:59
From: ITC(SEL) Peterson Charles Adelbai
Duty Stations: White House Situation Room Support Staff
Comments: I would like to thank the following Individuals for helping me along my career: CSCM Naranjo, Anthony ITCM Bangert, Joshua ITCM Farrie, Demetrius ITCM Johnson, Damon ETCS Myrie, Leroy ETCS Jones, Michael ITCS Gianfagna, Thomas ITCS Pittman, Donald ITCS(RET) Villareal, Dylan ETC Erwin, Van ETC(Deceased)Findley, Charles ETC Kohr, Kevin ETC Pedroza, Julio HTC Harley, Sheila ITC Acosta, Diana ITC Bean, Jennifer ITC Rhodes, Dustan LSC Hernandez, Maritza
Date: 09/12/22 at 23:22
From: CSSC(SS)(Sel) Christopher M. Engman
Duty Stations: Naval Base Coronado, USS Pennsylvania SSBN-735
Comments: First I'd like to thank and give the highest praise to my family, without them I wouldn't be anywhere let alone here today. Secondly, my closest friends that have supported me over the years in this endeavor. And finally I'd like to thank all of the fantastic leaders that have helped me grow into the husband, father, and Sailor I am today. Just to name a few: MTCM Dylan Lapinski CSCS Reed Williams CSC Marife Aborde CAPT J. W. Depree CAPT D. L. Clemons MTCS Joshua Hartung CWO3 Omar Cross And the entire NBC CPO QTRS pushing us through this season.
Date: 09/12/22 at 22:13
From: MMNC (SS) (SEL) Paul Eugene Baker III
Duty Stations: Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Comments: I would like to thank everyone who has supported, encouraged and mentored me to get me where I am at today.
Date: 09/12/22 at 21:11
From: HMC(FMF/SCW/EXW) (Sel) KALIN VERHELST
Duty Stations: NAVCONBRIG MIRAMAR
Comments: Hello, I am HMC(Sel) Verhelst, Kalin. I am currently assigned to NAVCONBRIG Miramar. I have been in for 17 years. Those that I would like to thank for helping get to where I am is HMCS Gallagher, HMCS Arroyave, and HMC Bernardo.
Date: 09/12/22 at 21:06
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Kevin (Andy) Hartmann
Duty Stations: USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS9)
Comments: This point would have never happened without the love and support from my gorgeous bride of 11 years and the fuel from my two children. Many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and a Master Chief left the breadcrumbs for me to follow but one, now retired, ENC Cody Clark was above and beyond in getting me to where I am today. I've been in for 13 years, and he has played, and playing, a huge role in 8+ years of them.
Date: 09/12/22 at 20:55
From: RPC(SEL) Veronica Tiller
Duty Stations: MCAS MIRAMAR
Comments: Blessed to be going through the season with amazing CPO(SELs).
Date: 09/12/22 at 20:45
From: YNC(SEL) Steven Bravo
Duty Stations: Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar(March 2020-present; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO ONE(January 2016-January 2020)
Comments: Would not be where I am without the love and support of my family. Also need to thank my mentors who continue to push me to be the best version of myself. (CWO4 Sanders, LTJG Rose, CMDCM Rains, CMDCM Bascom, NCC Allen, PSC Conner, HMC Lozada, NCC Lopez)
Date: 09/12/22 at 20:35
From: ACC (AW/SW) (SEL) Nikita Zellner
Duty Stations: NAS Corpus Christ, FACSFAC San Diego, USS BOXER, Naval Base Coronado
Comments: First thank you to my Sailors who worked hard every day and taught me more than I thought I needed to know. Secondly, to all the Chiefs I have worked for and with but especially, ACCM Ronesha Nation, ABCM Troy Tracy, ACCS Adrian Adkins, ABFCS Jeremy Black, ABHC Jay Lockett, ACC Josh Freeman and ACC Kelly Joseph. They showed me what it means to be a Chief and I hope to emulate them in their leadership. And last, but certainly not least, thank you to my husband and son, without their support I wouldn’t be able to do any of the things I have done.
Date: 09/12/22 at 20:01
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Celia C Elwin
Duty Stations: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit One
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow Selectees!!!! I would like to thank everyone I have ever work for, work with and had work for me. I am here because of all of you there is not enough word to describe my gratitude and appreciation. Thank you very much!!!! Family, friends and a lot of Faith can go a long way thank you and great honor to all. There are numerous people that I have to thank but these deck log may not have enough space. So here is a quick shoot out SK1 Gonzalez, ICC Lewis, ITC Marrow, ITC Tyson , CMC Rich, LSC Mondragon, YNC Burton , BMCS Trasher , LSCM Spence ,ITCS Pester ,CMC Odonnell , ITCS Simmons, Holly Williams , Joey Covitch and some many more
Date: 09/12/22 at 19:58
From: AOC (SEL) BLAKE M SANFORD
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), NAWDC, USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)
Comments: I would like to start by saying thank you to my wife, who has been my absolute rock in every aspect of my endeavors. My children who continue to be my driving force. To my Sailors who prove every day that the grind never stops, they keep me on my toes. To all the mentors I've had over the years and the leadership that has guided me along the way. Without all of y'all, none of this would be possible. This one is for us. -ONE LOVE
Date: 09/12/22 at 19:35
From: BMC (SW/EXW/AW/IW) (SEL) PIERRE' GARNETT
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson CVN 70, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command (BTC), USS Sirocco PC 6, Navy Cargo Handling Battalion ONE (NCHB-1), United States Naval Academy
Comments: Greetings, First and foremost, I would like to thank my beautiful wife Sparkle, daughters Lyric and Shamarah, and sons Elijah and Keanu. Secondly, special thanks to CDR. Paul Moss, CMDCM Raquel Jeffers, LSCM Omni Henry, ABFCS (RET) Curtis Reaves, BMCS Christopher Tunal, QMCS Justin Lewis, BMC (RET) Deion Baily, BMC (RET) Diana Garcia, and BMC (RET) Anna Brooks. These all have played a major role and my career and getting me to this point.
Date: 09/12/22 at 18:00
From: AMC (AW) (Sel) Jeff Cmar
Duty Stations: VAQ-131, NAS Philadelphia, VAQ-131, Blue Angels, VFA-106
Comments: Extremely thankful for this opportunity. The is 100% for my wife for helping me get where I am and assisting me through this process. God definitely answered my prayers.
Date: 09/12/22 at 17:00
From: CSC (SW) (SEL) Daniel Schneider
Duty Stations: USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116)
Comments: Thank you to my wife, who has been there to help support me. Thank you to all my mentors to help guide me to where I am at now and thank you to all of my junior sailors who have been here to support me as well!
Date: 09/12/22 at 16:00
From: AOC(Sel)(AW) Thomas Swansey
Duty Stations: NAS Patuxent River VX-20
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends, peers, all the mentors who helped shape and teach me but most importantly my Sailors. I would not have made it this far without their faith and trust in me as their leader!
Date: 09/12/22 at 14:49
From: ETC (SEL) Willie Wallace III
Duty Stations: NTAG ATLANTA
Comments: Thank you for your time and mentorship.
Date: 09/12/22 at 14:12
From: NCC(SW/AW) (SEL) JENEA HARRIS
Duty Stations: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44)
Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank first God, my family, friends, peers but most importantly my Sailors. I would not have made it this far without their faith and trust in me as their leader!
Date: 09/12/22 at 12:09
From: LSC (SEL) MICHAEL ANGELO ORDONIO
Duty Stations: DLA JRF DST SJC
Comments: Thank you for my loving wife for supporting me on my career, my daughter who inspire me to be a better person and sailor, to my mom who instilled in me to reach for my dreams and go forward no matter what. To all my shipmates I met through my career that guided me and challenged me, to my junior sailors that worked hard and made it possible for me to apply and develop my mentorship and leadership skills, and to the CHIEFS that molded, trained, mentored and challenged me. I became a Chief Sel today because of the culmination of your support. THANK YOU! NAVY CHIEF! NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/12/22 at 10:59
From: MMAC(SS)(SEL) Aspen Landry Serr
Duty Stations: PCU Idaho
Comments: Thank you to every Chief I have served with. Knowing or not you have been someone I have learned from. Thank you to my peers and juniors, every day is an experience, and I would not be here without each experience.
Date: 09/12/22 at 09:21
From: MAC(SW/AW) (SEL) Alyssa Rivera
Duty Stations: USS Delbert D. Black
Comments: I want to thank CMDCS Slade for all of support and guidance. I would not be here today without him.
Date: 09/12/22 at 08:58
From: ISC(IW/EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Philip Burrow
Duty Stations: Center for Information Warfare Training
Comments: Without the support of my family, mentors, and friends none of this would be possible. Can't wait to be the Chief!
Date: 09/12/22 at 08:51
From: MMC(Sel) (SW/AW) Corey Robinson
Duty Stations: USS SENTRY, LCC 19 BLUE RIDGE, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: I want to say big thank you to CMDCM Watkins, MMCM Crowley, MMCM Lewis, ITCS White, RSCS Smith and countless other mentors I’ve had throughout my career.
Date: 09/12/22 at 08:17
From: ABEC(AW/SW)(SEL) Nathan Buckley
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D Eisenhower, VX-23, USS Gerald R. Ford, Ford Class Center of Excellence
Comments: I'd like to thank all those who have helped me to get to where I am at today. From Chief Childress, who pulled an inexperienced Airman to a work center he didn't really want to go to Chief Hills who put a boot up my ass right when I needed it.
Date: 09/12/22 at 07:05
From: MUC(SEL) Vincent Beard
Duty Stations: U.S. Fleet Forces Band
Comments: Thank you to all my Sailors and Chiefs that have gotten me to this point in my career. Could never have done any of this without them.
Date: 09/12/22 at 05:24
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) Angel S. Dukes
Duty Stations: Commander, Second Fleet
Comments: Thank you to all of the junior Sailors, peers and mentors that I've met along the way that have poured into me both professionally and personally. Without all of you I would not have made to this point.
Date: 09/12/22 at 05:19
From: ETC(IW)(SEL) Nicholas Hummerich
Duty Stations: CTF-84
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their endless support and understanding through my naval career. I would also like to thank my mentors so far on helping me here.
Date: 09/12/22 at 02:43
From: CTTC (IW) (Sel) Andrew T Battaglia
Duty Stations: NIOC Hawaii DSF, NIOC Hawaii CC, Dwight D Eisenhower, NIOC Texas CC, James E Williams
Comments: Thank you CTRC Manninen and CTTCS Briggs for letting me gain the experience I needed to make it here!
Date: 09/12/22 at 02:26
From: YNC(SW/IW) (Sel) Evans Kpodoviah
Duty Stations: NSA Bahrain, NCTS Naples, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51)
Comments: First of all, I would like to say, thank you to God for my life and for a long-awaited dream come true. Secondly, thank you to all those who have mentored, supported, and helped me over the years in the development of my skill and work ethic. I accept the challenge and I look forward to continuing the unmatched legacy set by those before me.
Date: 09/12/22 at 01:23
From: MAC(AW)(Sel) Tyler Joseph Wilkinson
Duty Stations: NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Thank you to all that have supported me in my career. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and can't wait to continue this journey.
Date: 09/12/22 at 01:22
From: ADC(SEL) Mario Alberto Leach
Duty Stations: VFA-97, VFA-125, VFA-101, VFA-25, VMFAT-101, VFA-2
Comments: First and foremost, I Would like to thank my parents being a single male parent is difficult and they helped throughout the past 6 years. Next ill thank my TOP 3, Matt and Matthew tremendous impact and gave me an opportunity to truly lead taught me many lessons along the way but honestly can't thank you enough for the impact you've had in my career. Next Nacho my first Navy supervisor that truly pushed, guided and demanded excellence out of me on a daily basis. Last but most important the Junior Sailors who worked their asses off without them I wouldn't be in the position I am today.
Date: 09/12/22 at 00:42
From: YNC(SW/AW/EXW) (Sel) Christopher Antonio Preston
Duty Stations: NAVY MEDICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70), RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND,EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL MOBILE UNIT ONE, COMMANDER, PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE GROUP
Comments: Thank you from all those who have helped me over the years in the development of my navy career. I will continue to mold the good and bad experiences to shape myself to be better every day. Thank you to my wife PS1 Erica Preston, EOC Bayquen, Hipolito, YN2 Mason, ITC Trevino, LSC Guillory, OSC Crenshaw, YNC Ordonez, PSC Bailey, YNC Hoover, NCCS Batten, EODCM Garman, CMC Hopkins, and all EODMU ONE Chiefs. It is an honor to be selected.
Date: 09/12/22 at 00:25
From: ETC(SW/IW)(SEL) William C.P. Crawford
Duty Stations: USS BARRY, CIWT FT. GORDON, USAAMDS POL, USAAMDS ROM
Comments: I want to thank everyone that has gotten me to this point in my life. If not for the excellent examples around me, I would not have gotten to where I'm at now. I want to personally thank my wife Cami and the following service members; FCAC Dave Walker, ETCS Louis D'Hondt, FCACS Carl Latorre, and ETCS Elvin Bitterman. I was challenged in different ways by everyone and learned valuable lessons from each. Thank you to the Chief's!
Date: 09/11/22 at 23:52
From: BMC (SEL) Stephan Bailey
Duty Stations: USS WASP, PORT OPS JEBLC, ATGN
Comments: I would not be where I am today without the guidance and leadership of many great Sailors both senior and subordinate throughout my career. I am forever grateful for all the challenges that I have faced and the success I have achieved thus far would not have been possible without them. I want to thank everyone who has every taught me, counseled me, inspired and mentored me throughout my career. I’m grateful and humbled and will continue to pass on the knowledge I have gained. V/r BMC(Sel)
Date: 09/11/22 at 23:31
From: EOC (SCW/EXW) (SEL) Crystal Morris
Duty Stations: NMCB 133, NCG TWO, ACB TWO, NMCB 40
Comments: Truly grateful to be selected! Thankful for my mentors and troops, up and down my COC I couldn’t have done it without you all.
Date: 09/11/22 at 23:26
From: MAC(EXW) (SEL) Christopher Rowland
Duty Stations: VQ-3 DET Offutt; CRG2 DET Bah; SUBASE NLON; CORIVRON 4; NAVMEDCEN SD; MOBSECRON 3
Comments: Congratulations to everyone who made it this far. Much thanks go to every mentor and leader, every peer, and every junior Sailor who pushed me to this point. And of course, I cannot leave out my God and my family. Thanks goes to all of you.
Date: 09/11/22 at 23:19
From: HMC(SW) (SEL) Mary Rose Ashcraft
Duty Stations: USS TULSA, USS KANSAS CITY, NAVCONBRIG MIRAMAR, NMCSD, NAVAL HOSPITAL YOKOSUKA
Comments: FY23 SELECTEE
Date: 09/11/22 at 22:30
From: STGC(SW)(SEL) Dakota Roberts
Duty Stations: NTAG NOLA, USS MICHAEL MONSOOR, USS COWPENS
Comments: Thank you to all of my Mentors, Chiefs, and Sailors who taught, forged, and followed me and helped me to understand the role and impact of Navy Leadership. I would never have gotten to this point without you. !!HOOYAH NAVY!!
Date: 09/11/22 at 22:04
From: ENC (SW/EXW)(SEL) Felton Lee Buxton III
Duty Stations: USS Tortuga(LSD 46), NRD Richmond, SBT-20, USS San Antonio(LPD 17), NSA Souda Bay
Comments: This is quite an honor! I've been waiting to hear my name come across the ships 1MC for a few years now. Words and expressions do not even begin to explain how I feel. First and foremost, I would like to thank God, My Wife and Kids, My Mother, My Family, My Mentors, My Piers, My Sailors and anyone else who has contributed something to my career and growth in the Navy. I'm ready to continue what I have already established with my sailors and command, just at a different level. This means so much to my family and I. Excited to get accepted and continue this great tradition. Thank you all!
Date: 09/11/22 at 21:41
From: STSC(SS) (SEL) Jonathan Yoos
Duty Stations: USS SAN FRANCISCO (SSN-711), USS NEBRASKA (SSBN-739B), USS COLUMBIA (SSN-771), NAVSUBSCOL, PCU HYMAN G RICKOVER (SSN-795),CSDS FIVE DET. TRITON
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends, and every crew I have had the pleasure to serve with!
Date: 09/11/22 at 21:03
From: LSC(Sel) Delmetrius Blanding
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75, NSA JB Charleston, USS Little Rock (Gold Crew) LCS 9, NCTAMS LANT DET JAX, USS Thomas Hudner DDG 116
Comments: No comment.
Date: 09/11/22 at 20:21
From: AOC (Sel) William Leon
Duty Stations: USS Iwo Jima
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank the Selection Board for my selection to Chief Petty Officer! Secondly, I would like to thank all the new Selectees for your accomplishment! I have been waiting a long time for this day to come. I have been in the Navy for 19 years and am honored for the opportunity to represent one of the greatest brother/Sisterhoods in the world! I look forward to this next step in my career and will not let the mess down. I wish you all well!!
Date: 09/11/22 at 19:26
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Dominick Ogden
Duty Stations: USS Philippine Sea CG58 2011-2016, ATRC Dahlgren (2016-2020), USS Philippine Sea CG58 2021-Present
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that I have ever met for the mentorship and demonstration of leadership skills, for that I was able to build my own leadership skills. I would like to thank my fellow selectees that I have served with and wish them best of luck.
Date: 09/11/22 at 18:30
From: ICC(SEL) Karina Caswelljackson
Duty Stations: USS George Washington
Comments: I must thank my family for their everlasting love, support, and guidance! Thank you for those who truly paved the way for me. Those who showed me you can be humble, take care of others first, and your blessings will come! I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for those junior Sailors who always motivated me to excel. They taught me how to be a true leader!
Date: 09/11/22 at 16:36
From: ITC(SEL) (SW/IW/AW) Michael Chad Emmett
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), NCTS Hampton Roads, USS John Finn (DDG-113)
Comments: I would like to thank all of my mentors that helped me reach this monumental milestone. I would like to extend a special thanks to ITC Dan Wilkinson, ITC Kevin Cardenas, ITC Josh Payne, FCACM Chris Klave, PSC Oscar Pacheco, STGCS Morgan Zeglin and my sponsor, CTTC Kory Mozee
Date: 09/11/22 at 15:45
From: ETC(Sel) (SW/IW) Nicholas Mathis
Duty Stations: USNS SIOUX, NSWU-3, IA Djibouti, LHD-8 Makin Island, NCTS FE Det Okinawa, LCS-24 USS Oakland
Comments: It's an honor to finally be able to serve with the rest of the mess, and to serve those who have served under me.
Date: 09/11/22 at 15:32
From: NCC(SEL) Matthew Olsen
Duty Stations: NTAG New Orleans
Comments: This is an amazing honor and appreciate all the knowledge on this page to help me over the next 6 weeks and beyond!!!
Date: 09/11/22 at 14:08
From: AOC (Sel) (AW/SW/IW) Brittanie Jackson
Duty Stations: CVN-71 THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: Happy to be here.
Date: 09/11/22 at 14:07
From: ICC(SW)(SEL) Joseph Eugene Lagala
Duty Stations: USS Ross DDG 71, MARMC, USS Tortuga LSD 46
Comments: I want to thank my family and friends for always being by my side and always pushing me further. I want to thank all of the Junior Sailors for all of their hard work throughout the years. Without all of you I would not be here today. To all of my leaders and mentors, especially ENCM, EMCS, and ICC, that believed in me, thank you!
Date: 09/11/22 at 13:38
From: LSC (Sel)(SW/AW) Chaundra Alexis Hart
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D Eisenhower, VFA-106, CVN 69, ASD OCEANA, VFA-31, HSC-26, VAW 120
Comments: Thank you all those past and present that have mentored and groomed me. My sailors that trust me to take care of them. It's only going to get better. Humbled to continue to learn and teach.
Date: 09/11/22 at 13:24
From: MAC(Sel) David Fox
Duty Stations: 2019-2022 NTTC LACKLAND 2014-2019 NSW 3012-2014 Atsugi Japan 2009-2014 Naval Station North West (Bangor) 2006-2009 Okinawa Japan
Comments: Fy23 Selectee
Date: 09/11/22 at 13:08
From: GMC(SW) (SEL) Tucker K. Smith
Duty Stations: DDG 86
Comments: Thank you from all those who have helped me over the years in the development of my skill and work ethic. Those hard hours with blood, sweat and tears were the building blocks for me to achieve this great honor. Both me and my wife are looking forward to the great things we can continue to achieve after experiencing the best day of our lives.
Date: 09/11/22 at 13:04
From: GSEC(SW) (SEL) Christopher Edwards
Duty Stations: DDG-61, DDG-81, DDG-68
Comments: I want to say thank you to everyone who has gotten me to this point, both junior Sailors and Khaki’s. There was a time I did not think I would make it to this point but, because of the ones who have truly cared, we are all here now. Thank you to HMCS (FMF) Harris, GSCS (SW) Buhrke-Kvasnicka, MMCS (SW) Neeley, LT Retired (TMC) Kisinger, LCDR (GSEC) Emilus, ENS (HTCS) Grover, and many more for the mentorship and guidance that you have provided through the years.
Date: 09/11/22 at 11:04
From: PSC(AW)(SEL) Holly L. Tucker
Duty Stations: Chief of Naval Personnel, VFA 131, PSD Oceana, HSC 9, VFA 15
Comments: Thank you to all of the Chiefs who have impacted both my personal and professional career. I would never have come this far without you.
Date: 09/11/22 at 09:54
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Ashley Nicole Port
Duty Stations: CVN71. SWRMC. CVN73
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Rashelle for being my emotional support human through thick and thin over the years. As for my best friend Cassandra for being my ride or die. You both keep me sane. Special thanks to: HM1(Ret) A. Deveaux, MMNC(Ret) A. Harrah, MMNCS K. Thorup, MMNCS G. Aragon, EMNC T. Caldwell, EMNC(Ret) A. Pusha, GSMCS K. Pursell, MMNCS(Ret) M. Flynn, ETNCS D. Starkey, MMNCS M. Morrissey, and so many more. You all helped me through some of the complex times and helped mold me more than I knew at the time.
Date: 09/11/22 at 08:53
From: ENC(SW)(SEL) ALEX PRIETO
Duty Stations: USS SANTA BARBARA (LCS 32)
Comments: I would like to thank God first, my family and friends who have been supportive. I also want to thank my mentors who guided me over the years. Thank you all and wish you guys' good fortune during the season.
Date: 09/11/22 at 08:39
From: ICC (SEL) Jeremy Shupe
Duty Stations: USS Gerald R. Ford, Naval Station Norfolk, USS San Antonio
Comments: I want to take this time to praise God for the blessings that he has bestowed on me. I want to thank my family for the support and the sacrifice that make to allow me to pursuer my naval career. If not for them and their support, I could not do this job. I want to think all the Sailors that have mentored me, worked alongside of me, supported me, and have set the example for me to follow. Many have paved the path that I am on. I will be humbled and honored if I am accepted to this great mess.
Date: 09/11/22 at 08:30
From: AEC(Sel) Andrew Ash
Duty Stations: VUP-19 BIG REDNTAG ROCKY MOUNTAIN/VRC-40 RAWHIDES
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders who have guided and pushed me over the course of my time in the Navy. Especially AMCS, FCCS and AVCM.
Date: 09/11/22 at 08:29
From: ABEC(SEL) Miguel Angel Bahena
Duty Stations: USS John C Stennis (CVN-74), NAWS China Lake, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
Comments: I want to thank all of my junior Sailors hard work through your all of the work up cycles, deployments, and long hours out to sea. Without them I would not be here. To all of my leaders and mentors that believed in me, thank you!
Date: 09/11/22 at 06:50
From: ABEC(Sel) Raymond Gonzalez
Duty Stations: USS George Washington
Comments: I want to thank my family for always supporting me and for giving me the reason to work so hard. I also want to give thanks to my leadership through the years that have guided me to success well shaping me to be the leader that I am today.
Date: 09/11/22 at 06:19
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Richard Torres
Duty Stations: COMLCSRONTWO, USS CARL VINSON(CVN 70), USS EMORY S LAND (AS 39), NRD SAN ANTONIO, USS BONHOMME RICHARD(LHD 6), USS ESSEX(LHD 2)
Comments: I would like to give thanks to God for giving me the strength to make it this far and my family who have supported me in my career. Special shout out to all the Chiefs that mentored me along the way MMC Berry, GSMC Smart, EMC Hartman, MMC Evans, BMCS Monahan, MMC Bridenburg, PSC Rojas, NCC Guerrero, NCC Perez, NCC Panger, CMDCS Brisenio, ENCS Locklear, ENC Turner, all of you have impacted me and my family in one way or another and I would not be here without you.
Date: 09/11/22 at 03:17
From: HMC (SW/AW/FMF) Joshua D Whicker
Duty Stations: USS Warrior (MCM 10), NMRTU Sasebo, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
Comments: I just want to say I am honored to finally be selected. I wouldn't be here without the support of my family, my peers, and mentors that helped me throughout my career. I am truly blessed to have been selected.
Date: 09/11/22 at 03:07
From: STSC(SS) (SEL) Bryan Spurgin
Duty Stations: Uss Jefferson City SSN-759, USS Texas SSN-775(TAD), USS Nebraska SSBN-739, Submarine Readiness Squadron THREE THREE
Comments: Just want to say thanks to all my friends and mentors past and present for helping me get here and guide me along the way. Special shout out to MTCM Rex Martin, TMCS(Ret.) Jose Montelongo, STSCS(Ret.) Shawn Halliwell, STSC Kolbjorn Skaflestad, STSC Rob Yeager, FTC Blaine Dodson, CMC Thomas Erikson, CSSC Steve Green and MMAC Zach Feinberg! Wouldn’t be able to do this without y’all!
Date: 09/11/22 at 01:58
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) Tan Van Le
Duty Stations: USS HAMPTON
Comments: RFTNC
Date: 09/11/22 at 01:27
From: AWOC(NAC/AW) (Sel) Christopher Murphy
Duty Stations: VP-10, VP-5, VP-30
Comments: I have had the privilege to be mentored by many great Chief's in my career. AWFC Duvall, AWFC Wells, ADCS Lassen, AMECS Fischer, AWOCM Littlefield, AECS Carpenter, AWCM Cobb, AWOCM Haney, AWOCS Hall, AWFC Brinkley, AWOC Post, AWOC Searfoss, and many more. These Chiefs have made a significant impact in my career, some in difficult times and some molding me into what who I am today. Many different leadership styles from the above. I hope to carry on what you have taught me on to the Junior Sailors behind me.
Date: 09/11/22 at 01:27
From: OSC (SW) (SEL) Joshua Powers
Duty Stations: USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43), TACTRAGRULANT, USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL
Comments: I would like to thank my family for being my rock for when my Chiefs were pushing me beyond what i thought capable. I also would like to thank the Sailors that entrusted me with their careers and their lives both professionally and personally. You all got me to where i am today and to transform to what i would call the most effective leader the Navy has and Leadership training in the military is an honor. Finally, I want to thank my Chiefs mess now for the planning and the effort you put in this for us i promise to give everything I got to earn it every day.
Date: 09/11/22 at 01:09
From: ICC(SW/AW)(Sel) Tabatha Jurika Tyson
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71, NMOTC/SWMI San Diego, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN 69
Comments: I would like to thank my family for all of their sacrifices, support and prayers for getting me this far in my career. Thanks to all of the mentors that gave me wisdom, advice, time and ears and shoulders throughout my career. To all of peers and Sailors that have worked alongside me and for me thanks so much for going through the suck with me.
Date: 09/11/22 at 01:08
From: OSC(SW) (SEL) Jamie Shernard Dixon
Duty Stations: USS HALYBURTOM FFG 40; CTF 72; USS DENVER LPD 9; CTF 57; USS BON HOMME RICHARD; CFAS PORT OPERATIONS; CFA SECURITY(CURRENT)
Comments: Comments: First, I would like to thank the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for through him all things are possible. I want to thank Family who have supported me since Day 1, My wife and daughter who has been by my side cheering me on. i would like to think all the junior sailors that have taught so much with all the different personalities and problems of life, i was honored that you chose to follow my lead, note that I have always had your best intentions for your career and your life after the Navy. To all my Mentors!! there are so many to think, without your leadership and Guidance this would not be possible. I pray that i can Uphold the tradition just as you Did. Special thanks to and in no particular order: BMCM Jamie Hamilton. BMCS Isaiah Scriven. BMC Scott Gibson. OSC Anthony Bolds. OSCS Adam Smoller. OSCS Eric Rawles. AGCS Kevin Catallo. OSC Jamie Hampton!! OSC Feil! CWO5 Wilson. CO4 Hollie. OS1 Chris Roats. OS1 Otero. OS1 Lloyd Perry. OS1 Jones. ENS Doctor. There are So Many More. you have all been a blessing in my life. Thank you all!!
Date: 09/11/22 at 00:51
From: HMC(EXW/FMF) (SEL) James McHale
Duty Stations: USS Billings (LCS 15) Gold, NBHC Souda Bay GR, NH Okinawa, NTA Okinawa (Jungle Warfare Training Center), NH Yokosuka, EXPEDRIVRON THREE, NH Pensacola
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family and friends who have always been supportive, and to my mentors who have guided me over the years... This isn't a result of my own actions alone, but all the time and effort (and patience!) put in by those amazing people. Thank you again!
Date: 09/11/22 at 00:24
From: LSC (AW/SW/IW) (Sel) Joshua James Mamangon
Duty Stations: USS BOXER LHD-4, IWTG SD, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: I would like first thank God, my wife, 2 kids, family, Sailors, Mentors and friends for all the support and guidance they have given me. Good luck to all of us.
Date: 09/10/22 at 23:47
From: ENC (EXW) (Sel) Shawn Jay Connock II
Duty Stations: MSRON 2, NOSC Norfolk, ACB 2, EOD OSU 10, SEAL Team 18, MSRON 12, MSRON 6, USS Carter Hall
Comments: Happy to be here!!! Hooyah FY23 CPO Selectees! I’d like to say thank you to the most important person, my wife, who has supported me the entire way. I’ve had so many great mentors throughout the years, but I’ll keep this short. Thanks to ENCS(retired) Krohn, CDR Ebbert, and BMC(retired) Rose for everything you have done! I’d also like to thank my friends ENC Rojas, ENC Park, and ENC Vitols, it’s been great working and growing with y’all!
Date: 09/10/22 at 23:41
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Rita L Shell
Duty Stations: USS IWO JIMA, NAS JAX VP-30, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, SCSTC DET MIDLANT
Comments: BIG congratulations to all of my fellow Selectees!!! 15 years ago, this little ole country girl walked down the pier with everything she owned in her sea bag, gazing upon the awesomeness that is LHD 7 with wide eyes, a little anxiety and a whole lot of excitement. The Chief Mess onboard that ship made a lifer out of me and birthed the dream to become a Navy Chief. 4 days ago, by the grace of God, that dream became a reality! A VERY special thanks to my infinitely supportive husband, my loving mother and mother-in-law, and all the astounding men and women in the Chief Mess who firmly planted seeds of wisdom, encouragement and tough love within me. Thank you to God in Heaven above for watering and nurturing those seeds all of these years. HOOYAH!
Date: 09/10/22 at 23:16
From: STGC(SW)(Sel) Jarod Mellott
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain, NOPF Whidbey Island, USS Chafee, Naval Base Coronado, USS Oakland
Comments: I'm proud and very excited to have been selected. Good luck to all the other selects this year. Too many people to thank for helping to get me here, but I did want to give a special thanks to CSCM Reggie Leak and SHC Ryan Herndon for helping to push me forward when I thought I was never going to make it further than first class.
Date: 09/10/22 at 23:01
From: ITC(Sel) Dustin Ward
Duty Stations: NCTSCU DET FF, USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52), USS STERETT (DDG 104), CAMP LEMMONIER, NCTS SAN DIEGO
Comments: I would like to thank those that have supported me through my career. From family, friends to those that I have served with! Thank you!
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:46
From: CTRC (SW/IW) (SEL) Victoria Joy Sengelman
Duty Stations: USS STERETT DDG-104, USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG-60, NIOC YOKOSUKA, NAVSTA ROTA, USS CARNEY DDG-64, USS HUE CITY CG-66
Comments: I would like to thank my husband for his support and love! My parents, my grandparents (RIP, I miss you terribly) my siblings, my in-laws, and the Chiefs who mentored and believed in me. The CPOs who I want to thank: FCCM Wess CTRCS Elizondo BMCS Astaki CSCS Albrieght CTRCM Anger CTRC Wehman ITCS Morris CTRC Kevan CTMC White CTTCM Northrup CTRCM (RET) Dawkins Thank the Chief!!!!!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:39
From: ICC (SW/AW) (SEL) Kemmia Stokes Flanagan
Duty Stations: USS STERETT (DDG 104)
Comments: I would like to take this moment to thank my family first. They have been on this journey with me from the beginning and their support and sacrifice is unmatched. I would also like to extend a special thanks to all the CPOs I have had who have encouraged, challenged, and taught me how to be a great leader. (You know who you are) And lastly, a great big Congratulations to all the Selectees this year. WE DID IT! FY-23 BABY!!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:29
From: CTIC(IW/SW)(Sel) Benjamin Higgins
Duty Stations: NIOC MD, CWMA-61, CWA-65
Comments: I wouldn’t have made it without the total support of my wife Jayme Higgins (formerly CTI2 Jayme Higgins) and my family! Also, special thanks to Dad: LCDR(Ret) Evan Higgins, Mom: Juanita Higgins, Sister: HM2 Stephanie Higgins and Brother-In-Law: HM2 Rudy Navarro for all of the love, support and guidance they have given me over the years! Most importantly I would like to thank to all of the Sailors I have had the pleasure of serving with over the years. Thank You all for teaching me to be a follower and a leader, I owe it all to you!
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:16
From: GMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Rene Alexander Mendoza
Duty Stations: USS DETROIT
Comments: I want to thank my wife for supporting me through my journey in the Navy and holding it down at home through all of life's obstacles. I would not be here without her. I would also like to give thanks for all the genuine CPO's that never gave up on me. It is because of them I now take on greater responsibility.
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:01
From: FCAC(SW) (SEL) Robert Allen Woolet
Duty Stations: USS Anzio, ATRC, USS Thomas Hudner
Comments: Thank you to my wife and my Family for always supporting me. Thank you to: FCACM Keith, ICCS Robbins, FCAC Earling, LTJG Courtney, FCAC McIntosh, Frank, and the many many others that guided, mentored, and helped me throughout my career.
Date: 09/10/22 at 22:00
From: CTTC(SEL) Jacob Helton
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73)
Comments: I want to thank all of the leaders I have had the pleasure to serve with. The wisdom and lessons from them have molded me into the man I am today. I also want to thank my better half and my children for always being at my side through the stress and struggles while at the same time keeping me humble in all that I pursue. A final wish for myself and others that we continue to learn and grow from both good and bad, never afraid to try something new or learn from an unexpected source.
Date: 09/10/22 at 21:54
From: ETC(EXW/SW/IW) (SEL) Quentin Bowles
Duty Stations: EODESU-1, EODTEU-1, USS CURTIS WILBUR
Comments: I would first like to thank my wife and kids. I also would like to thank CMDCM (Ret) Jason Madott, LSCM Keyshawn Spence, ETCS Jeremy Lapitan, ETCS Michael Wild, ETCS Seth Parsons, ETCS Charles Giddings, ETCS (Ret) Alex Fiato, EMC (Ret) Jessica Henry.
Date: 09/10/22 at 21:51
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Ashley Nicole Port
Duty Stations: CVN71. SWRMC. CVN73
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Rashelle for being my emotional support human through thick and thin over the years. As for my best friend Cassandra for being my ride or die. You both keep me sane. Special thanks to: HM1(Ret) A. Deveaux, MMNC(Ret) A. Harrah, MMNCS K. Thorup, MMNCS G. Aragon, EMNC T. Caldwell, EMNC(Ret) A. Pusha, GSMCS K. Pursell, MMNCS(Ret) M. Flynn, ETNCS D. Starkey, MMNCS M. Morrissey, and so many more. You all helped me through some of the complex times and helped mold me more than I knew at the time.
Date: 09/10/22 at 21:30
From: LSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Kesh Killingsworth
Duty Stations: NSSATC Dam Neck (NITC)
Comments: Humble beginnings. Thanks to my family, USS MONTEREY family, NH JAX family, and my mighty USS HARRY S TRUMAN family. I couldn’t have done anything without the experiences and lessons gain through this journey. Thanks to every last one of you!!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 21:24
From: ADC(Sel) (AW/SW) Adam S McCrorie
Duty Stations: CVN 71, FRCNW, CVN 76, VX-9 DET Edwards AFB
Comments: I would never be where I am today without the support and love from my Family. This selection is a result from the Leaders who guided me and the Jr. Sailors who kept me honest from every Command. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to support the Mess, this is only a check point, not the finish line!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 21:10
From: CSC (SW/AW) (Sel) Allan Josue
Duty Stations: USS Anzio CG 68 NMCP USS Gravely DDG 107 NAVSTA Newport RI USS Sterett DDG 104
Comments: I would like to give thanks to God for giving me all the strengths and courage that push me this far. Thank you to my family especially to my wife who supported me in every way. Thank you to all the leaders and mentors who guided me gave me the tools to be successful.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:37
From: MAC(SW/EXW) (SEL) Nathan Charles Tannehill
Duty Stations: USS Sterett (DDG 104)
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and children for helping me get here. Without them it would not have been possible. Thank you to all the mentors I have had in the past, all of you taught me something that helped me get here. Thank you and congratulations to everyone!
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:31
From: MMNC(SEL) Justin Hogue
Duty Stations: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow Selectees in Class 129. Good luck the next few weeks.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:24
From: OSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Evelyn Marie Fogle
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), JIATF-S, CCSG-10, HSC-2, USS BATAAN(LHD-5)
Comments: To all who had the pleasure of mentoring me and showing me guidance, and most importantly NEVER letting me up even on the tough days. I want to say Thank You to the following: LSC Meyers (Retired), EMCS Palermo(Retired), CMDCM Comdeco, HMCM Auguste, YNC Johnson, BMC Freeman, OSC Atkins, OSC Crawford, OSC Brenner, OSC Burns, OSC Dickson, OSCM Roseland, ABHC Massey, CMDCM Phillips, MCCS Bent, ACCS Cuppernoll.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:16
From: MMNC (SEL) Deaton Orion Deaton
Duty Stations: USS George Washington
Comments: I want to thank my family and NCC Koll ENS Schwab Rafael Montanez And many others their hard work is how I got to this moment.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:15
From: LSC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Jason Ignacio Leyva
Duty Stations: FFG-59 USS Kauffman, CVN-75 Harry S. Truman, NTTC Meridian, CVN-73 George Washington
Comments: I would like to thank my family and loved ones who have been my support throughout my life. I want to say a very big THANK YOU to LSCS JARAMILLO(Retired), LSCS RIBERDY, LSCS WILLIAMS, YNCS BALMACEDA, LSCM YOUNG, RSCM THOMAS and the countless others who helped me to be where I am now.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:08
From: ETC(SW)(Sel) Christopher Scott Bradley
Duty Stations: USS Sterett, PCD Lyndon B Johnson, COMSUBGRU9, HSM-41, USS Stockdale
Comments: First, I’d like to thank my wife, Jessica, and my twins Britton and Brooklyn, for loving me relentlessly and pushing me to be the best I can be. Thank you to my mom, Laura, for showing me what the power of positivity and perseverance can do. Thank you to the ETCM Boyce, ETC Scroggy, and my mentor FCACM Schrodetzki from the Stockdale. CMDCM Scarff: thank you for your advice in my check out, look where I made it, COB! Thank you to the DDG 1002 PCD CPO Mess for believing in me, specifically ITC Kurtz, for showing me how an LCPO should be. To the entire CPO Mess from the best Warship in the fleet, USS Sterett: thank you for pushing us, for changing the culture on the deck plates, and for making it a Mess that every Genuine and Selectee would kill to be a part of. To the best sponsors QMC Wright and CTRC Huguley: thank you for being my rock and guiding light, and for expanding my critical thinking. Special shout-out to Big Chris and Medium Cam, for everything over the past year-plus. To CWO2 Martin Olesen and LT Scott Armstrong: thank you for showing me what hard work and dedication looks like. Been blessed to have had nothing but great COs and XOs on every ship, thank you for setting the tone from the top. To all my junior sailors I’ve ever had the privilege to serve with, for, and lead: you are why I am able to make this post and I hope I can continue to make you proud. To my fellow Class 129 Selectees, congrats!! But the job is not done, LFG. Scooby Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang, let’s hop in the Mystery Machine and finish the job!
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:08
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (Sel) Romeika Dillingham
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN 73
Comments: First, I would love to thank God because without him none of this would be possible. I’m so grateful for my husband and children. They are my reason for living. To my mentors and leaders thank you for investing in me and seeing something that I didn’t see. To my Sailors, y’all are amazing I am so honored to stand alongside you all every day! Thank you all for giving 1000%. Without you all I wouldn’t be here today! I can’t wait to help you all continue to grow in your career. To the CPO Mess, thank you all for molding and guiding me. The next couple weeks will be tough, but I’m up for the challenge. I’m grateful that I get to continue learning from you all and getting that wisdom. To the selects Congrats! Have and open mind and let’s take it what is being offered! V/R Meika
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:06
From: ABFC(Sel) Kearia Williams
Duty Stations: USS Iwo Jima, USS George Washington, ISS Ronald Reagan, NRD Atlanta, and back on the USS George Washington
Comments: I would like to thank my family, mentors and sailors for helping me get to this point in my career. Also, congratulation to all the selectees.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:05
From: MMNC (SW) (SEL) Jacqueline Heath
Duty Stations: NNPTC, USS CARL VINSON, USS HARRY S TRUMAN, NRMD NORFOLK, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON
Comments: Thank you to MMNCM Cindy Huratiak, MMNCS Matthew Morrissey, my husband and my 3 sons. You all have challenged everything I ever thought I knew about being a female in the Navy. You forced me to grow by believing in me even when I did not and now I am who I am because of you. I am honored to have come this far, but this journey is not over.
Date: 09/10/22 at 20:02
From: ABEC(Sel) Raymond Gonzalez
Duty Stations: USS George Washington
Comments: I want to thank my family for always supporting me and for giving me the reason to work so hard. I also want to give thanks to my leadership through the years that have guided me to success well shaping me to be the leader that I am today.
Date: 09/10/22 at 19:46
From: LSC(SW/AW)(SEL) Whitney Chantel-Lynn Moss
Duty Stations: USS STERETT DDG 104
Comments: First, I want to thank my family for supporting me throughout my entire naval career. Secondly, to all the great mentors I’ve had, thanks for the push & never giving up on me. It’s SHOWTIME!
Date: 09/10/22 at 19:32
From: MMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Justin Jose Pascual
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), USS Boxer (LHD-4), JBPHH, USS Frank Cable (AS-40), RTC, USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
Comments: I never thought I'd get to this point and I can only Thank my sailors and my past LCPO's who always believed in me.
Date: 09/10/22 at 19:19
From: CSC(Sel) Alexander Maynard
Duty Stations: USS PORTER(DDG-78), NAVAY EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT COMMAND, USS TORTUGA(LSD-46)
Comments: First and foremost, congrats to those apart of FY23 selectees class 129. Remember the ones who didn't, find something we can do to help them. I want to shout out my wife, my rock she keeps me motivated and navigated in the right direction, I also want to say thanks to retired CSCS John Leonard, always pushing me to better myself but not just for me but also the team, thank you boss man for always answering the call and helping me find the answer. Class 129 let's get it.
Date: 09/10/22 at 18:53
From: FTC (SS) (Sel) Nerio Ruiz
Duty Stations: USS Tennessee (Gold), TRITRAFAC, USS Montana
Comments: Happy and ready to learn and lead.
Date: 09/10/22 at 18:29
From: AMC(Sel) Bernardo Sanderson
Duty Stations: Norfolk VA
Comments: I am very grateful and humbled. Thank God for blessing me with a supportive family, and for mentors who took the time to mentor me throughout the years.
Date: 09/10/22 at 17:29
From: ETC (SW/IW) (Sel) Alexander Phillip Giddens
Duty Stations: USS Laboon, NCTAMS LANT, USS Hershel Williams
Comments: I am beyond grateful to be joining so many of my brothers and sisters that made it here before me. Looking forward to learning and growing throughout this process and moving forward in my career.
Date: 09/10/22 at 17:13
From: ETC (SW/AW/IW) (Sel) Tyler Altman
Duty Stations: USS Mount Whitney, CNSS-5, MCMGRU 3
Comments: It’s an honor to be selected! I would like to firstly thank those who have led, trained, and mentored me. These mostly have been Chief Petty Officers however, many from the wardroom, as well as my own junior sailors. On that I would secondly like to thank anyone who has worked with me in my time, without them I wouldn’t have a team and without a team we could not have accomplished so much together. Lastly, I would like to thank my friends, with the support of my friends both emotionally and sometimes physically, I have been given the strength to overcome the hardships I’ve had during my career.
Date: 09/10/22 at 17:02
From: MMC (Sel) Brigham Snowden
Duty Stations: PCU Carl M Levin ( DDG 120), NTAG Portland, EODESU2, MDSU1, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55)
Comments: I would like to thank all the mentor from my past and present for this opportunity. What an opportunity! Thank you!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 16:55
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) George Josiah Walker Jr.
Duty Stations: SCSTC HR LS NORFOLK
Comments: Thank You to former Commanding officer of RTC Great Lakes CAPT Andrews for retaining me in the United States Navy after I failed to disclose pre-service criminal violations. Thank you to Retired Master Chief Bobby Anderson who help me get rated as an Operations Specialist after my 30 days in NAVSTA Norfolk's CCU. Thanks, you to OSCM Damon Fulgham for training us as junior Sailors and leading by example on what is takes to run a successful CIC a.k.a the "Dance Floor". Thanks, you to ALL of the Junior Sailors from every command that I have been at and able to lead and mentor, while in and outside the lifelines of CIC. Special Shout out to BM3 Edgar Orozco, who is currently stationed on the USS McFaul, he's one of the reasons why I keep going. Thank you to the following who have assisted me with package preparation/mentoring: OSCM Damon Fulgham, OSCM Mark Bell, OSCM Carlos Smith, OSCM Jamie Roseland, OSCM Sharon Adams, MMACM Joseph Williamson, OSCS Steve Sheffield, OSCS Michael Matzke, STGCS Straaberry Washington, OSC Rafel Trice, OSC James Hampton, OSC Nicholas German, OSC Kareem Castle, OSC Joshua Danford, OSC Martres Brown, OSC Brittany Hadley, YNC Jazsmne Harrison, OSC(Ret) Theodis Darden, OSC(Ret) Christpoher Rainer, and to all of the Triad's in which I've had the privilege to serve. Lastly but not least, thank you to my Crystal who's been with me through 7 Deployments, 2 year unaccompanied tour while FDNF Yokosuka, Japan, multiple surge missions, SORTIES's, etc... To my two beautiful children George and BellaG'ani, thank you for understanding my time away as your "Superman" making the world better. I love you mom, without YOU there would be no ME.
Date: 09/10/22 at 16:29
From: MMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Abi Olumide Olowo
Duty Stations: USS DANIEL INOUYE, JBPHH/IMF, USS BATAAN
Comments: I want to thank the following Chiefs that shaped my career. NCCS Larita Lawson, MMCS David Hendricks, HTCS Harry Herradura, MMCS Nickolas Smith, EMCS Marie Lou Dalby, ENC Alan Empleo. I am your product, thanks for molding me right and preparing me for this moment.
Date: 09/10/22 at 15:52
From: ETC(SW)(Sel) Robert Lunsford
Duty Stations: USS Barry, NATTC Pensacola, Aegis Ashore Romania, SCSTC Hampton Roads
Comments: Greetings, I feel blessed to participate in this tradition and to have been selected and now tested and hopefully accepted. My first thanks go to my wife who has made my Naval career a possibility in the first place. I also need to thank every single person I have met while in the Navy for the experiences gained good and bad.
Date: 09/10/22 at 14:32
From: YNC (SW/SCW/IW) (Sel) Willie Earl Johnson Jr
Duty Stations: NSA BAHRAIN, PMRF BARKING SANDS, USS TRUXTUN (DDG 103), NCTS GUAM, NMCB 11, NEGB GUANTANAMO, CFSOCC QATAR, EODMU 5 GUAM
Comments: I would like to give thanks to God for giving me the health and strength to make it this far in my career. I give special thanks to my family, friends, leadership, mentors, and everyone that I served with. The key to success is to never say never because your dreams will come true when you work hard. Again, thank everyone who had a part with me getting promoted.
Date: 09/10/22 at 14:29
From: MAC(EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Ryan Alvin Hatcher
Duty Stations: MARITIME EXPEDITIONARY SECURITY GROUP TWO DETACHMENT BAHRAIN
Comments: I would like to thank my family and loved ones who have been my support on many different levels throughout my life. Along with the fellow Sailors, civilian government personnel, and coalition service members that have given me the much-needed experience I have gained to this point.
Date: 09/10/22 at 14:22
From: ISC(Sel) Owain McKeel
Duty Stations: HSC-84, COMNAVFORJAPAN, NSWDG, SOCAF
Comments: Honored to be part of FY-23 selectees. Good luck to everyone
Date: 09/10/22 at 13:20
From: HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Emmanuel Kaburi
Duty Stations: USS SENTRY, AEGIS ASHORE ROMANIA, NMRTU OCEANA, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, NMRTC YOKOSUKA
Comments: I want to say a very big THANK YOU to HMCM JUAREZ, HMCS SUAREZ, HMCS BETHEA, HMCS MANGOHIG, HMCS LIGSAY and the countless others who helped me to be where I am now.
Date: 09/10/22 at 13:05
From: GMC(EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Jesus Nabor Johnstonteran
Duty Stations: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, COASTAL RIVERINE SQUADRON FOUR, NAVAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP ONE, MARITIME EXPEDITIONARY SECURITY GROUP TWO DETACHMENT BAHRAIN
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that made an impact in my life. Thank you all that make this possible, I could not have done it without your guidance and mentorship.
Date: 09/10/22 at 12:55
From: YNC(EXW/IW/AW)(Sel) Allan Elisha Trahan
Duty Stations: USAFRICOM (Current), SEAL Team 10, ACU 5, VP 5, CWG-6 (Formerly NIOC MD)
Comments: Congratulations to all fellow FY23 Selectees!!! I would like to thank my King, Jesus Christ. I want to thank my amazing 3 children, family and friends. Most importantly, all the junior Sailors I've led/served and those who have led me; I would not be here without them. Thank you to every single Sailor who believed in me, trusted me, humbled me, and shaped me into the man I have become. Special thanks to: CMDCS C. Slade, YNCM L. Rose, YNC A. Gregory, OSCS D. Murphy, LNCM M. Adams, YNCM M. Broadus, CWO3 C. Flores, YNC D. Sanchez, YNCS A. Broadus, PSCM Mallari, PSCM Simsuango, YNCM I. Curtis, CMDCM Dickens, CMDCM T. Ramsingh, MCPO D. Reeder, HMC A. Derequito, YNCS T. Gray, YNC J. Singleton, YNC D. Singleton, YNC T. Smith, ITC E. Brimmer, LT J. Salters, LSC M. Nash, ENS K. Hamilton, LT K. Bradley, OSCM(Ret) J. Fessler, CWO3 P. Romero, PSC J. Labayog, YNC L. Rolfes, YNC D. King, CWO4 T. Winfield, CMDCM J. Briody, CMDCM C. Byard, YNC B. Jackson, GSMC A. Choe, HMC Deguzman, NCCM Almonte, YNCM N. Colding, YNCM S. Wright, ISC J. Seikus, YNCM L. Padilla, YNCM Campbell, YNCM T. Wheeler, PSCM P. Smith, YNCM N. Smith, YNCM K. Dixon, YNCS F. Quinonesperez, LTJG D. Brown, YNC T. Nguyen, AWOC E. Wilt, MACS B. Ames, NCCC(Ret) C. Hirn, YNCS J. Sloan, AGCS J. Short, CWO3 J. Turner, LCDR S. Bonnett, LSCS D. Matthews, BUCS J. Ballou, OSC K. Marmolejos, OSCS J. Oxford, OSC S. Pulu, YNSC G. Loston, ITC D. Ortiz, OSC T. Sherrod, YNCM A. Harris, YNCM R. Maclin, PSC(Ret) S. Marshall, YNCM M. Brennick, ITC(Ret) R. Hyney, (sorry if I missed anyone), and all of the Triads of my previous commands who trusted me to lead. Thank you.
Date: 09/10/22 at 12:54
From: GMC (SW) (SEL) Marco Vincente Noquillo Fox
Duty Stations: USS Chosin CG65, CFAS Port Ops and USS John S. McCain DDG56
Comments: Thank you to my Father Mark Fox, EMC retired. You kept me on the right path throughout my career, without your guidance I would never be at this point in my life and career. Thank you to my mother for the support you given me. You did not have to sign me away to the Navy, and for you to trust me to go in this direction I owe everything to you. Thank you to my Wife, Shiho Fox. You sacrificed your own way of living to be a part of my life and be wherever I go. Your love and care is what keeps me moving forward. Thank you to all the Chiefs, CWOs, and LDOs that guided, lead, mentored and had the pleasure of serving with. ETCM Lee, MMCM Hidalgo, ITCS Anderson, ENCS Rose, GMC Eastwood, GMC Lindert, ITC Rodriguez, ETC Guzman, FCC Becker, FCC Ramos, ITC Moya and CTRC Callei. CWO4 Baker, LCDR Ventura, ENS Shubin, ENS McElroy.
Date: 09/10/22 at 12:32
From: ATC(Sel) Joseph D. Richter
Duty Stations: VP-40, Chambers Field Norfolk, VP-1, VP-40, CNATTU Whidbey Island, VP-46
Comments: This privilege was 20 years in the making. I had given up hope. Now the day has come. October 21, 2022 can’t come soon enough.
Date: 09/10/22 at 11:53
From: CSC(SW/SCW)(SEL) Adrianryan Bermudez
Duty Stations: USS JOHN S. MCCAIN DDG-56
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family for supporting me on this journey. To all of my Leaders that have an impact in my career, I express my sincere gratitude for pushing me to be better every day. Thank you and God Bless.
Date: 09/10/22 at 11:41
From: AZC(AW/SW)(SEL) Loren Hilton
Duty Stations: USS John C. Stennis, VFA-101, CJSFW, VFA-97
Comments: There is a vast amount of people I would like to thank for helping come to this point in my career. I would like to mention a few, but also say that there could be a list of over 100 people to type out. Special thanks to my family for being there for me at all times. Special thanks to my mentors whose knowledge nearly single handedly carried my Navy career: CMC Eaker, Adam AVCM Brummerstedt, Mark AZCS Vanderbilt, Austin AZCS Smith, Loni AZCS(ret) Chadwick, Beverly AECS Davis, Justin There are many more! Thank you again!
Date: 09/10/22 at 11:17
From: FCAC(SEL) Michael Bertrand
Duty Stations: USS John S. McCain Everett, WA; NRD Jacksonville; USS Vicksburg Mayport, FL
Comments: I WANT TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE OTHER SELECTS ON MAKING IT TO THIS POINT AND I LOOK FORWARD TO LEARNING AND GROWING THROUGH THIS PROCESS WITH YOU ALL. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE CHIEFS THAT TRAINED AND GUIDED ME THROUGHOUT MY CAREER AND LIFE AS A WHOLE. IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO BE SELECTED AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING THE LEGACY THAT WE ARE INHERITING.
Date: 09/10/22 at 06:51
From: HMC(SEL) Wesley Sam
Duty Stations: 1st Marine Air Wing, NMRTC Pax River, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), FDPMU-5
Comments: Greetings, I would like to thank all of those who have taken the time to mentor me and help me grow not just as a Sailor but as a person as well. I want to thank my wife for always being my rock and my kids for always being my inspiration to do more. I am humbled at my selection and eager to take on greater responsibility. My Sailors will have a greater expectation from me and I will do everything in my power to exceed that of which they expect of me. Thank you to the Chiefs Mess for taking the time to teach us some hard lessons through initiation…I’m sure we will be relying heavily on what we are currently learning as well as each other.
Date: 09/10/22 at 06:28
From: AOC (Sel) Michael Ryan
Duty Stations: VFA-86, NRD New York, CVN-69, CVN-65
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my Sailors, and mentors who have supporting me from the beginning. This accomplishment could not be possible without each of them.
Date: 09/10/22 at 06:27
From: ATC (SEL) James W Kirchhofer
Duty Stations: VFA-86, VFA-113, FRC WEST, FRC SOUTHEAST
Comments: I am honored to be a part of this, it's a milestone not only in my career but in my life also. Without the support of my family and friends I could never have achieved it! GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!
Date: 09/10/22 at 05:15
From: STGC(SEL) (SW/AW/IUSS) Ryan Joseph Kushmaul
Duty Stations: USS GRAVELY, NOPF DAM NECK, USS NITZE
Comments: I would like to first thank my wife and kids for your support! Without you i would not have pushed through all of the hard times! I would like to thank STGCS Patten, STGC Stickney, STGCS Thayer, MMC Caples, and HTC Davis for your guidance and kicks when I needed them.
Date: 09/10/22 at 04:43
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Kelly Del Río Lane
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain
Comments: There so many people who have helped me throughout my career, and I wouldn't be here without them. A special thank you to the following for everything that you have done, and all that I was able to learn from your outstanding leadership and mentorship. You all played a part in molding me into who I am today. CMC Moreno, Sergio ETCS Rosenberger, Mitchell ITC(Ret) Bemley, Dimple ITC(Ret) Burke, Robert ETC(Ret) Cooper ITC Harty, Sean ETC(Ret) Hogan, Rachel ETC Myers, Kristina I would also like to thank my husband, Danny, for pushing me to pursue my dreams and supporting me through all of the ups and downs along the way.
Date: 09/10/22 at 02:55
From: LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) SARAH LEE MYERS
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLC BAHRAIN
Comments: Grateful to have been selected. Ready to embark on this journey. LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Myers
Date: 09/10/22 at 01:04
From: MMAC (SS) (SEL) Daniel w. Steinbrook
Duty Stations: Uss Scranton SSN 756, NSTCP DET GU, USS Tennessee SSBN 734, Uss Providence SSN 719, NPTU Charelston, USS Florida SSGN 728
Comments: I would like to thank my family first and foremost for all of their support and sacrifice throughout my career to get me to where I am today. Secondly, I would like to thank ITSC Rose, MMACS (RET) Morgan, MMAC Dees, MMACS (RET) Daniels, MMACS (RET) Hancock, ITSC Peacock for all of the support, mentorship and leadership that you have provided to me over the years. Without your knowledge and constant push to improve on myself I would not be here today. Thank you again and to all of my other Brothers that have helped and supported me on this journey.
Date: 09/10/22 at 00:03
From: ADC(AW/SW/IW)(SEL) Joshuwa Ray Plante
Duty Stations: VP-26 -> VAW-120 -> LHD 4 USS BOXER -> HSC-3
Comments: The list of Family, Friends and Sailors I want to thank for helping me get here would take numerous pages. My amazing Wife who never stopped believing in me and pushing me to achieve my goal, my Mother and Father who gave everything to raise me into the man I am today, The Officers, Chiefs, Shipmates, Junior Sailors, that I’ve worked for, worked beside, who worked for me, the ones that mentored me, the ones that told me what I was doing right, but also the ones that told me what I was doing wrong. There are so many I want to thank for helping me get to this point. Without all of them I would not be here. Thank you to everyone and I hope I can continue to make everyone proud!!
Date: 09/09/22 at 23:34
From: FCAC (SW)(Sel) Vitaly Ivanovsky
Duty Stations: USS Daniel Inouye, NRD Michigan, USS Michael Murphy
Comments: I want to personally thank FCACS Cris Rivera and NCC Jamel Amara. You have given me hope (in different ways) that we can all make a difference in someone's life. I hope to make you and all that came before me proud.
Date: 09/09/22 at 21:52
From: NCC(SW/SCW)(Sel) EVERETT DEVORE
Duty Stations: Bupers-3 , DDG-77, NMCB-4, CBMU-303, CVN-68
Comments: I would like to thank God, family and all who have supported and mentored me to get to this great accomplishment in my life. Thank you again for allowing me to part of the mess.
Date: 09/09/22 at 21:12
From: MMNC(SS)(SEL) Drew Joseph Jenkins
Duty Stations: NRMD Point Loma, USS Maine Gold, NPTU Ballston Spa
Comments: I would like to thank all those who I have served with and who have left an impression on me. Thank you for putting me in a position to succeed. Without you I wouldn’t be the sailor and man I am today. However slight you have helped me along the way, and I just want to say thank you. To my mentors you have molded me and made me a stronger sailor than I could ever have hoped for. You have led by example and have showed me the way to be an exemplary mentor to all those around me. To you I am grateful and could not have done this without you. Thank you.
Date: 09/09/22 at 20:54
From: LSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Mark Prewitt
Duty Stations: USS NIMITZ
Comments: Thank you to all the junior and senior shipmates I have learned from along the way I never would have made it without you, most of all LSCM (AW/SW) KING you turned my life around and put me back on track. My wife and kids for giving me never ending support and a life full of love.
Date: 09/09/22 at 20:31
From: HMC(SEL) Willie Naranjo Peralta
Duty Stations: NMRTC ORLANDO
Comments: I am forever thankful for this opportunity! So many Chiefs showed patience, confidence, and grace as I learned to be just a little bit better every day to look out for my fellow Shipmates. I know things are challenging at the moment, but I look forward to looking back at this post one year from now. Hooyah.
Date: 09/09/22 at 19:02
From: FCAC(SEL) William Welch
Duty Stations: ATRC Dahlgren, USS Ross, USS Milius, and USS Lake Erie
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you to so many people that helped guide me to this point in my career. There have been bad times, but that helped me to grow. I want to send a special thanks to the following: FCACM Cave FCACM Lee Rysdam FCACS Albert Roddy CWO2 Meagan Moreno (Prior OSCS) FCAC(RET) Matt Usina CDR John John CDR Scott Jones LT Zachary Nelson LT Justin Jordan and all of my junior sailors I have had the privilege to work with.
Date: 09/09/22 at 15:55
From: HMC (Sel) Wayne Partin
Duty Stations: MCSFBN
Comments: I would like to express my gratitude to all who have helped me in this lifechanging milestone. I am humbled to have this opportunity. I would also like to thank my family. Thank you all for your time!
Date: 09/09/22 at 15:53
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Justin Hinga
Duty Stations: USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), NAVAIRSYSCOM, VQ3, COMPATRECONGRU, USS COLE(DDG 67)
Comments: I can't even begin to express my gratitude for all of the people who have helped reach this tremendous mark in my career. I do have to call out CMDCM(AW/NAC) (Ret) Tim McKinley. You always told me "Sailors Crave Leadership, Give it to them." You saw that in me and bring out a side in me that I didn't know I had, for that I am forever grateful. YNC(SW/AW) Josh Wilkes, you were always my sounding board whenever I had a tough question, for that I thank you. For the countless others that I have not mentioned please know my gratitude has limits and I forever in your debt. I hope I can pass on as much as you have passed on to me. Thank you for everything you have done. V/r YNC(Sel)
Date: 09/09/22 at 15:49
From: HMC(FMF/SCW/EXW/SW)(SEL) Jason Cordero
Duty Stations: SWFLANT/MCSFBN, NMCB 1, NMRTC Guam, 1st MEDBN, 1st MLG, USS Antietam (CG 54), NMRTC Camp Pendleton 1st MARDIV DET
Comments: I want to thank the following for helping me reach this milestone: My wife - Shirley Aby Cordero. My children - Raelynn and Gennard. My Mom and Dad - Dorothy Cordero & HMCM (ret) William Cordero Master Chief Christopher Arrendondo; Jeff Coslett Lastly all the junior Sailors.
Date: 09/09/22 at 15:34
From: MAC(SEL) Derek G. Maske
Duty Stations: SWFLANT(MCSFBn), NAVSTA Norfolk, CVN 77, USCOMNAVCENT Bahrain, NAS Key West, NSF Bahrain, CRG Det Bahrian
Comments: Thanks to all family, friends, Mentors and Juniors that helped mold me for the last 17 years. Congratulations To all Selectees!
Date: 09/09/22 at 15:22
From: MMAC(SS/SW)(SEL) Christopher Beckman
Duty Stations: USS Toledo SSN-769, USS Frank Cable AS-40, SUBASE KINGS BAY, USS Houston SSN-713
Comments: Ahoy! I want to thank every single sailor that I have served with! They got me here today.
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:56
From: MAC(SEL) Luis Vazquez
Duty Stations: SWFLANT, CFAY, NSA BAHRAIN
Comments: Greetings, I would like to thank all those who have mentored me along my Naval career. You significantly contributed to my development as a leader. Look forward to working alongside you, if and when I am accepted into the Mess.
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:47
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Gary Cosgrove
Duty Stations: NCTS BAHRAIN, SCW-1, CVN-76, CVN-73, CNRSW, VAQ-141
Comments: Thank you to my family. Without your support who knows where I would have ended up. I have been blessed for sure. There are so many people in my life that have supported, encouraged, and driven me to this point, but it has been an amazing journey. I look forward to working with all those who have supported me and those who I have yet to meet. Many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs have had a significant impact on my career, and I would not be here today if it wasn't for them. Master Chief Jefferies, Master Chief Griego, Senior Chief Broyals, Senior Chief Charmain, Chief Cacciatore, Chief Hicks, Chief Apple, Chief Nielson, Chief Kerley, Chief Dunn, Chief Chappell, Chief Tisdom and many others who pushed me to excel. Thank you for your service and I hope to see and work with you in the future.
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:24
From: MAC(Sel) Tasherika S. Odums
Duty Stations: SWFLANT Kingsbay, GA
Comments: Greetings, I would like to express my gratitude to all who have helped me in accomplishing this lifechanging milestone. I am humbled to have this opportunity and look forward to contributing to the Mess. Thank you all for your time!
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:23
From: MAC(EXW/IW/AW)(Sel) Mathew Schuldt
Duty Stations: NAVSTA Everett; CRG-2 Det Bah; VAW-121; CFAY Yokosuka; Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command; USS Nitze DDG-94
Comments: Thank you to all those who have been my advocate over the years and have motivated me to strive for bigger and greater things, without you I would not be the person I am today, and I would not have been able to accomplish this important milestone in my career. To all my prior and current Chiefs, I thank you especially for the wisdom you have given me throughout the years to mold the person I am today.
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:22
From: CSC(SW)(Sel) Jared Veney
Duty Stations: USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), NAVHOSP JAX, USS PORTER (DDG-78), USS NITZE (DDG-94)
Comments: I would first like to give thanks to my family for helping me get through 11 years in the Navy without their support i wouldn't be where I am today. I have had many great mentors throughout my career taking the time to provide their wisdom and guidance along the way always pushing me to be better each day. I will always be thankful for all of the lessons you all have taught me. I would like to send a special thanks to CSCS ret. George Wilson, CS1 ret. Kevin Carey, CSCM Montgomery, CSCM Colton and LSCS Balogo. These Leaders had the greatest impact on my career. I also want to give a huge thank you to all of the junior Sailors that allowed me to lead them without them providing that opportunity to lead and grow none of this would’ve been possible. This is a great accomplishment for all of my fellow selectees and i wish nothing but success on each and every one of you! God Bless!
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:19
From: MAC (SEL) (SW/AW) JORDAN F. BROWN
Duty Stations: SWFLANT, NCIS Hawaii, VAW-125, NSA Annapolis, NSA Souda Bay, and NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay.
Comments: Thank you to all that helped me get here and supported me throughout my journey.
Date: 09/09/22 at 14:01
From: YNC(Sel) Maksim Mostovskiy
Duty Stations: USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64), PHNSY & IMF, USS NITZE (DDG 94)
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family, especially my twin brother Gennadiy Mostovskiy and older brother AOC Alex Zima. Thank you for all of your support and I could not have done it without you. CWO3 Daryl Richardson, thank you for showing me what a model Chief Petty Officer looks like. Your mentorship, guidance, and advocacy for me are greatly appreciated and I hope to pay it forward as much as possible. Additionally, every single Sailor I have served with over my 10 years in the Navy have had an influence on me. I could not have gained the experience I have today without your support as well. Just know if I have worked with you, I have learned from you so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 09/09/22 at 12:35
From: MAC (SEL) Daniel Wright
Duty Stations: MESG-2 Det Bahrain
Comments: Thank you to God and my family. Thank you to MACS Brooks (Ret), MACS Self, and MACS Lundgren.
Date: 09/09/22 at 11:37
From: CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Matt Magelitz
Duty Stations: NMCB 15, NSWC DET Corona, CA, NMCB 25
Comments: God and Country! Thank you to my Family, especially my fantastic wife Hannah! Thank you to everyone who has helped me throughout this journey. I appreciate all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs. Many, many thanks to you all. A special thank you to Chief Santen, Master Chief Hamilton, Master Chief Whitney, Master Chief McCarty, Master Chief Shuemaker, Master Chief Danzy, Master Chief Enderle, Senior Chief Wright, Senior Chief Plascensia, Senior Chief Warwick, CMDCS Misner, Senior Chief Schneider, Senior Chief Nausley, Senior Chief Losier, Senior Chief Whitehead, Senior Chief Tandy, Senior Chief Deschene, Chief Woodall, Chief Chapman, Chief Carlson, Chief Torchia, Chief Herring, Chief Estrella, Chief Lanham, Chief Bill Phillips, Chief Hendershot, Chief McCarty, Chief Vandenbrink, Chief Joson, Chief Dunbar, Chief Meeth, Chief Armstrong, Chief Larry Phillips, Chief Bettes, Chief Gingerich, Chief Hinton, Chief Stortz, and many, many others! God Bless you all and thank you for your service to our beautiful country.
Date: 09/09/22 at 09:59
From: LSC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Celia C Elwin
Duty Stations: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit One
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow Selectees!!!! I would like to thank everyone I have ever work for, work with and had work for me. I am here because of all of you there is not enough word to describe my gratitude and appreciation. Thank you very much!!!! Family, friends and a lot of Faith can go a long way thank you and great honor to you all. There are numerous people that I would like to thank but these deck log may not have enough space. So here is a quick shoot out... SK1 Gonzalez, ICC Lewis, ITC Marrow, ITC Tyson , CMC Rich, LSC Mondragon, YNC Burton , BMCS Trasher , LSCM Spence ,ITCS Pester ,CMC Odonnell , ITCS Simmons, Holly Williams , Joey Covitch and some many more
Date: 09/09/22 at 09:01
From: YNC(SEL) SEANAE DEJA REID
Duty Stations: CURRENT: COMNAVSURFRON FIVE; PREVIOUS: NRPDC NOLA, NRC WASHINGTON, COMSUBPAC
Comments: I would like to thank my family, friends, mentors, and specific Chiefs that have not only made a difference in my career but in my life. I would not be here without NCC Stanita Burton, YNCS Richard Hamilton, YNC Tish Randall, LNC Victor Rolling, and YNC Jessica Alston. Thank you!
Date: 09/09/22 at 08:43
From: NDC (Sel) (DWS/EXW) Vincent Borden
Duty Stations: MARMC
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped me get here.
Date: 09/09/22 at 08:35
From: YNC(IW/SW) (SEL) Raven Bradley
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: I would like to thank each and every mentor that has led and guided me along the way. I really appreciate it!!
Date: 09/09/22 at 07:28
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Dustin Ket Wilkins
Duty Stations: EODMU THREE, IWTC CORRY STATION, NCTS NAPLES, CVN69 USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Comments: Thanks to Dakota for all the support you've provided while we've been on this journey. You're a good boy 🐕
Date: 09/09/22 at 07:09
From: YNC(SW/AW) (Sel) Antionette M. King
Duty Stations: USS ANZIO (CG-68), FACSFAC VACAPES, VFA-211, FRCMA DET NORFOLK, VAW-126, USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3)
Comments: Congratulations to all the Selectees! First and foremost, I want to thank and acknowledge God! Next and just as importantly is my family because without the love and support they pour into me daily; I could not be the person, or Sailor I am today. I would not have progressed this far without the foundation that comes from strong and consistent mentorship so to every mentor that helped me along thank you! I also want to show gratitude and appreciation for every junior Sailor because they are the driven force behind this big accomplished. Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief, Master Chief, and other countless leaders that have helped me along the way!
Date: 09/09/22 at 06:59
From: CSC (SW) Rodnel Balaga
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT, NAF Atsugi, USS William P. Lawrence
Comments: Congratulations to all!!! I was selected last year and only lasted a week. Now I’m back and hopefully finish it this time.
Date: 09/09/22 at 06:55
From: STGC(SW/IUSS)(Sel) Ryan Schutt
Duty Stations: USS DOYLE (FFG 39), USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), NOPF DN, USS ANZIO (CG 68)
Comments: Congratulations to all of the FY23 Selectees! I would like to thank the countless leaders that have pushed me along the way, as I wouldn’t be the Sailor, I am today without them. Thank you to my family, especially my daughter, for if it weren’t for their understanding that I won’t always be around, I wouldn’t be here today.
Date: 09/09/22 at 06:34
From: YNC(SEL)(EXW/SCW/SW/AW) Phillip Akeem Thomas
Duty Stations: COM 22ND NCR, VQ 3 SEA DU COMP, COMUSSOCOM, MCM 6 DEVASTATOR
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank God, without Him I would not be here. I would also like to thank my family for their love and support through all the good and bad times. I also would like to thank the many leaders and mentors throughout my career to help me achieve this significant milestone.
Date: 09/09/22 at 06:14
From: AMC(AW/SW)(SEL) Kenneth Slater
Duty Stations: HSM-78
Comments: Thanks to all the Sailors that played a part in my development over the years and those who never stopped believing in me.
Date: 09/09/22 at 05:23
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Christopher Lawrence Hill
Duty Stations: MESG-2 Det Bahrain
Comments: There are so many to thank for me to get to this point. I did not get here alone. Thank you so much: My wife Sarah and sons Dean and Samuel My parents Kerry and Paulette CDMC Brown MACM Limon MACM Sewell MACM Martin MACS Dickey MACS Russell MACS Denison MTC Ammet ITC Longo MAC Holladay MAC Perez MAC Metzger MAC Clark MAC Segura MTC Campbell (Ret) MAC Allen (Ret) MAC Knight (Ret) MAC Leslie (Ret) MA1 Jobb MA1 Lang MA1 Kaliloa (Ret) MA1 Durazo (Ret) AD1 De La Rosa (Ret) Every single sailor who I have worked for and those who worked with and for me. I have grown everywhere I go thank to everyone. I still have a long way to go but your support is motivating me during this time. I didn't get a chance to name every single sailor but just know if I have worked with you, I have learned from you so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 09/09/22 at 05:06
From: PSC (SEL) Rodnee Estolero Ganio
Duty Stations: NAVSUP FLC Bahrain
Comments: To God Be the Glory. I would like to thank my family, YNCM Wang, PSC Lee, PSC Butler, PSC Okewa. You guys are the reason I am here!
Date: 09/09/22 at 01:09
From: YNC(SW/IW/AW)(SEL) Shellyann Stephens
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: Hi all. CONGRATS TO ALL SELECTEES!!! Special acknowledgement to CAPT Fikret Sarisen, ITCM Tonysha Evans, and MACS Bernard Hyppolite. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I have a lot more personnel to thank but may take up too much time. See you all in the fleet!
Date: 09/09/22 at 00:46
From: BUC (SCW)(Sel) Jonathan Martinez
Duty Stations: NMCB 3,Public Works Monterey, Public Works Port Hueneme, NMCB 5, NSWG-1, Public Works Chinhae.
Comments: I want to thank my family foremost for keeping me straight on course, throughout the years and tests life brings to one. To my wife, who has always been supportive and my anchor I thank you for always being there and pushing me to excel in my career. To all the leaders and mentors, I have had throughout the years, through good and bad I thank you all sincerely for the wisdom you taught me. Though at the time I didn't understand and tried to resist due to my ignorance I thank you. Finally, to all my junior sailors, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. One day you will wear anchors as well. Listen to your Chief's and mentors there's always a method to the madness.
Date: 09/08/22 at 21:13
From: LSC(Sel) (EXW) Andrea Michele Still
Duty Stations: NCHB 8, NRC Syracuse, NTAG Pittsburgh
Comments: I am very humbled to be here.
Date: 09/08/22 at 21:12
From: MAC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Cody Roberts
Duty Stations: CENSECFOR Detachment Chesapeake, VA
Comments: Congratulations to my fellow Selectee’s! I would like to start by thanking everyone that helped me reach this milestone in my career, I most certainly didn’t get here by myself. To my family, friends, mentors and junior Sailor’s, I would be the man or Sailor that I am today with y’all. Y’all have been by my side through my ups and downs. To y’all I am forever grateful and humble.
Date: 09/08/22 at 20:25
From: MAC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Joseph Carey
Duty Stations: NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Congratulations to all fellow Selectees!!! I would like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as MACM Colley, RET. MACS Brooks and NCC Lackey and to my family who have been there for me and provided me with support, guidance and mentorship throughout my career. Wouldn’t be here with our y’all!!
Date: 09/08/22 at 20:03
From: HMC (Sel) Arland Yancey
Duty Stations: NMTSC NETE DET POR, 1st Marine Division, NMCSD
Comments: Congratulations to all the selectees throughout the fleet. For many of us we wanted this for a very long time. Everything has a season, and we finally got the chance to walk in ours. The list would be endless if for everyone who played a part in getting me here. The late hours, constant course corrections and positive motivation were not in vain.
Date: 09/08/22 at 19:55
From: MAC (SEL) Charles Andrew Landis
Duty Stations: NSA Naples
Comments: I would like to thank my family, my Sailors, and those who have mentored me through this journey. While I could name and thank a lot of people that have helped me through my career, I know I will not get them all but here are just a few heavy hitters. BMC Young retired, LCDR Cunningham (MAC to LDO), MACS Soller retired, MACM Holden retired, MAC Roman, CMC Mace, CMC Lonsdale, and MAC Olivo to name just a few.
Date: 09/08/22 at 18:50
From: SBC(Sel) Zackery Jonathan Marler
Duty Stations: Seal Team 18
Comments: My contract ended Sept. 3rd, and I was not afforded the ability to go through the season completely or be pinned. I did not extend or re-up because I hit 20 and I have been excepted to a doctoral program. Thank you to all who had my back and lifted me up-SBC Delmonte.
Date: 09/08/22 at 17:53
From: CEC(SCW)(SEL) Nathan Paul Gordon
Duty Stations: CSFE DET FLW
Comments: First and foremost is my family and more specifically my wife. As she has been by my side this whole time and fully supported me even during the difficult times. And to thank all the mentors I have had along my career even though some were more influential in my eyes I am sure even more were just as important behind the scenes. And for me to single out some over others seems unfair to those who helped even when I wasn't looking.
Date: 09/08/22 at 17:14
From: OSC(SEL) Michael Moore
Duty Stations: USS THOMAS HUDNER (DDG-116)
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has helped me get here. My family and shipmates all the support and guidance you all have provided is what got me here today.
Date: 09/08/22 at 14:47
From: MAC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Joseph Carey
Duty Stations: NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Congratulations to all fellow Selectees!!! I would like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as MACM Colley, RET. MACS Brooks and NCC Lackey and to my family who have been there for me and provided me with support, guidance and mentorship throughout my career. Wouldn’t be here with our y’all!!
Date: 09/08/22 at 14:13
From: HTC (SEL) Ty Benfer
Duty Stations: USS RAMAGE, MARMC, USS SAN ANTONIO, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Comments: Just wanted to say thank you to my family for being there through all this time. I also wanted to say thank you to Warrant Officer Hodge for the great words of wisdom along the way, DCC Bess for helping mentor me out during trying times.
Date: 09/08/22 at 13:46
From: CSC (SW) (SEL) David Jeremi Lott Sr.
Duty Stations: USS HURRICANE, USS SQUALL, PCU LCS MARINETTE, NAVABASE MAYPORT , USS JACKSON LCS 6, PCU CREW 212, NAVHOSP PORTSMOUTH DET, USS NICHOLAS FFG 47
Comments: CSCS BERNABE OSCS LATTIMER LSCS JIMENEZ LSCS MORALES WARRANT PENARANDA WARRANT HALL WARRANT PADILLA CSC MELENDEZ CSCM FUGATA CSCS FRAZIER BMC JACOBSEN BMC BROWN QMC WHITE BMC JEFFERY
Date: 09/08/22 at 12:47
From: HMC (Sel) Matthew Woodruff
Duty Stations: Redzikowo, Poland; School of Infantry-W; MWSD-31; Student at SWMI San Diego; Instructor at Ft. Sam Houston; II MEF
Comments: I have had many great Chiefs throughout my career taking the time to provide their wisdom and guidance to get me where I am now. I will be forever indebted and grateful. I would especially like to thank HMCS Minaya, Yesenia who had the greatest impact. Thank you, Senior Chief. I will strive to be the Chief you are.
Date: 09/08/22 at 11:34
From: STGC(SEL) Jacob Todd
Duty Stations: USS Ramage DDG61
Comments: First time writing in this deck log. Just wanted to thank everyone that has gotten me to this achievement in my naval career. It is an amazing milestone, and it is not just my accomplishment, this one is my family and close friends' accomplishment also.
Date: 09/08/22 at 11:33
From: YNC(FMF/EXW)(SEL) Cody Kenneth Vincitore
Duty Stations: Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Comments: I would like to thank ISCM Baluski, MCC Richardson, LSCS Jordan, and NDC Maggs.
Date: 09/08/22 at 11:27
From: MMC(SEL) Johnkirby Colson
Duty Stations: USS MONTERY, USS MASON, USS GONZALEZ, USS RAMAGE
Comments: Would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs, and Warrants that got me here.
Date: 09/08/22 at 11:02
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Octavius Everett Jones
Duty Stations: USS COWPENS (CG 63); USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19); SSC PAC GROUP 7; USS MUSTIN (DDG 89); USS ANTIETAM (CG 54); Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae
Comments: All praises due to my Lord Jesus Christ who has seen me through the many trials and tribulations throughout my life. To my wife Ikuko, you’ve been and always will remain my rock, and that angel on my shoulder constantly encouraging me to excel. The leaders and mentors who saw promise in my knuckle-headed junior self, thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me keep my head on a swivel during the darkest times. And to my peers and Junior sailors aboard USS MUSTIN and USS ANTIETAM; I owe this tribute especially to you for keeping me sharp as a subject matter expert and continuously improving on what really matters the most: taking care of our sailors. God bless and thank you all for this opportunity to be a part of the backbone of the Navy!
Date: 09/08/22 at 10:54
From: HMC(SEL)(FMF/AW/SW) Melvin Cordero Sanchez
Duty Stations: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Comments: I want thank God, my family and friends, especially my leadership, current and previous mentors, who's been a great role model for me to follow and emulate. If it is not for you, I would not be here right now. You all are part of my success, thank you from me and my family.
Date: 09/08/22 at 10:30
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Shelli T Davis
Duty Stations: DTRA, NCTAMS Souda Bay, SCSC Wallops Island, NCTAMS Rota, CNRSE Jacksonville, JIATF South, USS Makin Island, USS Mount Whitney.
Comments: FCC(SW/AW)(RET) Jonathan B Davis
Date: 09/08/22 at 10:15
From: CTRC(IW/SG)(SEL) Jeffrey Scott Minniear
Duty Stations: FCC/10CF
Comments: I'd like to thank my family and my Chiefs for helping me get to this point. I'd also like to thank my Junior Sailors (my minions) for make it easy to learn with.
Date: 09/08/22 at 09:47
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Michael Paul Randall
Duty Stations: CBMU 202
Comments: I want to first thank my wife and kids for supporting me through this life. Then I've had so many mentors it would be unfair to mention one name, but please know I'm forever grateful to all.
Date: 09/08/22 at 08:46
From: MAC (AW) (SEL) Charlotte Catoni
Duty Stations: MESG TWO DETACHMENT BAHRAIN
Comments: I am excited and humbled to have been selected. I am blessed to have the friends and family who have given me so much support throughout my naval career. Especially thankful for eternity to my mentors for all the guidance and patience they had with me. Not enough words can articulate how grateful I am for all the time, effort, and support everyone have given me. Thank you.
Date: 09/08/22 at 08:42
From: YNC(AW) (SEL) Kelsey Ausen
Duty Stations: OPNAV N1
Comments: Previous commands include: VFA-146, OPNAV N3/N5, PACFLT, SUBGRU TWO I want to thank my family first and foremost. I wouldn't be here without that support system home constantly pushing me to be the best. Next, all my mentors, all my peers, I wouldn't be here without any of those who constantly pushed me and showed me I was better than what I thought I was. Also, the people who doubted me helped me get here as well. I will learn from those and go forward to be better to others than how I was treated.
Date: 09/08/22 at 08:26
From: BUC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Nicole Edwards
Duty Stations: 22NCR, NMCB 11, NCG 2, NSU STATE DEPT, PWD PEARL HARBOR, NMCB 3
Comments: I would like to thank so many chiefs that have led the way and mentored me to get me where I am today. I'd like to start with Master chief (ret) Martin Yingling. He brought me up to be strong as nails as a baby bee. Master Chief Duane Jerry always gave me the motivation to believe I could make it, I just had to follow the blueprint. And Senior Shaver, as a first class he gave me the room to prove that I belong in this spot right now. Outside of the navy, my family. The have always supported me and told me they are proud of me and to keep going it will all be worth it. Thank you everybody!!!
Date: 09/08/22 at 08:13
From: GMC(SW)(SEL) Kurtis Randall Hobbs
Duty Stations: USS MILIUS, MARMC, USS JOHN PAUL JONES
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife, Nicolle, for sticking by my side since day 1. I'd like to thank my first LPO on board the JPJ for showing me what a good leader looks like and the Chiefs I worked for on board MILIUS for setting me up for success.
Date: 09/08/22 at 07:09
From: ITSC(SEL) Jacob M. Place
Duty Stations: USS Alaska (Blue), COMSUBGRU 10
Comments: Good evening, I just wanted to introduce myself and add an entry to the Deck Log. I have been in the Navy for 7 years and Selected for Chief FY23. Thank you for having me.
Date: 09/08/22 at 07:06
From: HMC (EXW/SW/AW/FMF/IW) (Sel) Thomas Polk
Duty Stations: 2D MAR DIV, WRNMMC, USS G WASHINGTON, NMRTC SAN DIEGO, NMRTU BAHRAIN
Comments: I would first like to thank my mother who never forgets to tell me how proud she is of me. Then I want to also thank my mentors HMC Cooper and HMCM Johnson without their guidance I would not be able to write this deck log today. And my wife: thank you so much she is the anchor that holds me down through the toughest times and lifts me up when I am down.
Date: 09/08/22 at 06:51
From: LSC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Danni Li Dunkin
Duty Stations: USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD8 1st, NPC 2nd, PMO current
Comments: First of ALL, thank you God for everything, thank you for the unconditional love and support thank you for the perfect plan for me and answered my questions at all times! Thank you for Family Support! Thank you, my Parents! My husband is huge support at all times for me! Thank you, my lovely Fiona give me a chance, to be a new mother! Thank you for all my mentors and leadership help me and guide me through this far! I am deeply appreciated everything I have so far!
Date: 09/08/22 at 06:38
From: EOC (SEL) Dustin Beach
Duty Stations: NMCB 40, CBMU DET BANGOR, NMCB THREE, NCTC PORT HUENEME, NSWG2 DET GERMANY
Comments: Thank you to the Chiefs past and present that have guided and mentored me to get me to this point. Thank you for the support and guidance along the way. I am truly humbled. To the sailors keep striving and doing great things!
Date: 09/08/22 at 05:59
From: OSC (SEL) Rodney Pierce
Duty Stations: USS Marinette LCS 25
Comments: I'm extremely thankful for my present and past leadership for guiding me throughout my career. I'm also thankful to my peers and juniors for their continuous devotion to the world's finest Navy. Beyond excited and humble to one day don the anchors of a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 09/08/22 at 05:57
From: GSMC (SW) (SEL) Fernando Rodriguezponce
Duty Stations: USS Billings Blue
Comments: Very grateful for all the Chiefs, Senior chiefs and Master chiefs that have been in my career.
Date: 09/08/22 at 05:09
From: ETC(SW/AW)(SEL) Matthew Kennedy
Duty Stations: Current: Billings Blue USS Billings LCS 15, Past: SERMC, USS Rushmore LSD-45
Comments: My family first and foremost. From the group of guys, I grew up with to my kids, parents and girlfriend. My current Mess that has helped me so much over the last couple years in every aspect of my life. My first LCPO and EMO, ETCS Andrew Moore and LTJG Jeffery Croslin. They both set me on the path I am on now.
Date: 09/08/22 at 01:12
From: MAC(SEL) Nicholas F Brown
Duty Stations: MESG-2 DET BAHRAIN
Comments: I just want to thank each and every person whom I've worked with and work for over the past years to help me get to this position today. If it weren't for you guys and gals I wouldn't be where I am today, so I thank you all.
Date: 09/08/22 at 00:36
From: NCC (SEL) Richmond N. Aboagye
Duty Stations: NTAG NEW ENGLAND
Comments: First, I would like to give honor and utmost thanks to God Almighty for His favor that has brought me thus far. Secondly, I would like to thank my family for their unflinching support through my naval career. There are a many more Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that mentored me get to this point and I can't name them all. But I would like to thank NCCM Currie, NCCS Realubit, HMCS Rains, HMCS Price and NCC Abrajano for your unwavering guidance and patience with me. I am not what and where I need to be yet, and I trust I will get there and pass it on to others. Thank you.
Date: 09/07/22 at 23:38
From: YNC(IW/SW) (SEL) Raven Bradley
Duty Stations: COMUSNAVCENT
Comments: I would like to thank each and every mentor that has led and guided me along the way. I really appreciate it!!
Date: 09/07/22 at 23:19
From: BMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Emmanuel Rashard Dixon
Duty Stations: USS Billings Blue (LCS 15)
Comments: Would like to say that I am beyond grateful for the present and past senior leadership. My peers and juniors that I have worked alongside with during my 13-year career. All have been monumental in the growth and teachings I've gained and retained. Thank you!
Date: 09/07/22 at 23:16
From: OSC(Sel) Diana Zuniga
Duty Stations: USS Bataan, NRD San Francisco, USS Spruance, ATRC Dahlgren, CTF53
Comments: Thank you to my son, family and friends that have supported me this past 21 1/2yrs, thank you to all my leadership and most importantly THANK. YOU to ALL my junior sailors.
Date: 09/07/22 at 22:12
From: LSC(Sel) Marielle N. Elazegui
Duty Stations: VR-62
Comments: To all the past and present junior and senior sailors, and my family THANK YOU! I could not have done it without all of you. To my great grandfather, YNC Mauro G Elazegui, Sr. I am humbled and honored to carry on our family's legacy and to continue to serve our country.
Date: 09/07/22 at 22:07
From: HMC (SW/AW/IW) (SEL) Amarpreet Gill
Duty Stations: NMRTU Bahrain (current), NMTSC NETE DET SD, USS FORD (CVN 78), NMRTU Gorton CT
Comments: First, I would like to thank my family for their support and love. I would also like to thank all of my COCs as well as my peers and junior Sailors, I have ever worked with. I have learned something from all of you and thank for the guidance on this continues journey.
Date: 09/07/22 at 21:58
From: MMC (Sel) Charles S. Cox
Duty Stations: NSF BAHRAIN, LSD 41 USS WHIDBEY ISLAND, MARMC, LHD 5 USS BATAAN
Comments: I would like to give a huge shout out to my wife and to my father.
Date: 09/07/22 at 21:04
From: STGC(SW/AW)(SEL) William Long
Duty Stations: 1st Duty Station: USS San Jacinto CG-56; 2nd Duty Station: NRS Florence/NRD Nashville; 3rd Duty Station: USS Roosevelt DDG-80; 4th Duty Station: JEB Little Creek Self Help; Currently stationed USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
Comments: I would like to thank my son, and all my sailors who helped me get where I am at today!
Date: 09/07/22 at 20:44
From: ABEC(SEL) Miguel Angel Bahena
Duty Stations: USS John C Stennis (CVN-74), NAWS China Lake, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
Comments: I want to thank all of my junior Sailors hard work through your all of the work up cycles, deployments, and long hours out to sea. Without them I would not be here. To all of my leaders and mentors that believed in me, thank you!
Date: 09/07/22 at 20:33
From: ABHC (SEL) Gregory Sottosanti
Duty Stations: CVN 73, NAS SIGONELLA, CVN 71, CAMP DAVID, CVN 69
Comments: I’d like to thank all of the Junior Sailors and Divisions I had the distinct pleasure to lead. I’d like to thank the leadership that put me in those positions affording me the opportunity while continuously pushing me to be a better version of myself. To my mentor's family and friends who stood alongside and never gave up on me and pushed me to continue to give 100% each day. Thank you to all of you. Best day of my life!
Date: 09/07/22 at 20:10
From: ABEC(Sel) Tevon Brown
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN69
Comments: I would like to Thank my Beautiful Queen Tiffany she has been my Rock and support I would like to Thank all my past and current Leaders who had a hand in molding me into the Sailor I am today. Lastly but not least, I would like to thank all the Juniors Sailors who I had the privilege to Lead, Mentor and Learn from because without them this wouldn’t be a Reality.
Date: 09/07/22 at 20:08
From: HTC(SEL) Kyle Lawrence Foulke
Duty Stations: USS Eisenhower
Comments: Previous Duty Stations: ARCO ARMD-5 USS DECATUR USS HALSEY USS RUSSELL
Date: 09/07/22 at 19:48
From: AEC (AW) (SEL) Ronnie Bunkley
Duty Stations: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Comments: AECS (ret) Gaither, Larry AEC Slemp, Brandon AMEC Jackson, Randy ADCS Chen, Wo NCC Whaley, Anthony AMCS Moody, Robert AMCS Thomas, Mark
Date: 09/07/22 at 19:48
From: ABHC(SEL) NICOLE BANKS
Duty Stations: CVN 69 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Comments: I am grateful to be selected.
Date: 09/07/22 at 19:45
From: ABFC (SEL) (AW/SW) Skylar Thomas
Duty Stations: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CVN 69
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has helped me reach this milestone in my career. I couldn’t have done it without you. Continue to bless me with wisdom and guidance!!!
Date: 09/07/22 at 19:15
From: ETC(SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Blake Little
Duty Stations: USS BILINGS (LCS 15), SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), NAVAL BEACH UNIT 7, NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY LAKEHURST NJ, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73)
Comments: There are a lot of people I wish to thank, many more than this list, but in no particular order, a special thanks to: FCACM Jeremy Rasnick FCCM(Ret) Walter Ritchie ETCS Aaron Niedbalksi ETCS Jonathan Normandin FCC Billy Worden ETC Roy Nguyen ETC Page Gibson ETC Anthony Burlingame ITC Greg Thompson ETC Arem Merriweather NCC(Ret) Armond Flood Thank you everyone!
Date: 09/07/22 at 18:26
From: YNC(SEL) Eric Primero Santiago
Duty Stations: USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44) (2 tours), NATO Headquarters, NMRD Norfolk, NCTS Far East, VFA-86, currently onboard RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank everyone, who has helped me wing the way to get to this point in my career, specifically to my first RDC PCC(Ret) Louie Williams, your leadership and devotion as a chief instilled in me to what to get to your level and for that lesson, I will forever be grateful and thankful.
Date: 09/07/22 at 17:51
From: ITC(SEL)(SW/IW) David G. Murphy
Duty Stations: COMSEVENTHFLT / JMF St. Mawgan / ECRC San Diego (Joint Base Balad, Iraq) / NCTAMS PAC / USS Denver / COMSEVENTHFLT / NDC DET OKI / VPU-2
Comments: Wanted to give a big thank you to ITCS(RET) Grove and ITC(RET) Grogg. Both helped me greatly to get to where I am now at.
Date: 09/07/22 at 17:15
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Joseph Darby
Duty Stations: NRC Houston
Comments: HMCM Steve Flemming, RPC Latoya Shine, HMC Jason Smith, MAC Wayne Stanfield
Date: 09/07/22 at 17:00
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Jeffrey Savory
Duty Stations: PCU IOWA, USS MINNESOTA
Comments: I would like to thank ETVC Ret Aaron Mieske, ETVC Alex Alkema, ETVCS Tony Mooney, ETVCM RET Robert Beech, and LT Kam'ron Tolliver for giving me the wisdom and advice that allowed me to reach this far.
Date: 09/07/22 at 16:00
From: ITC(IW/SW) (SEL) Julianne Obedicen
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain, COMSUBLANT, USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN69)
Comments: First thank you has to go to my family, without whom I literally would not be here. Second, would be the leadership of Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs throughout my 10 years. I've learned so much about how leadership should and should not be and I hope to continue growing and eventually setting that example. Finally thank you to my other fellow shipmates that I've served alongside, for all the open ears, advice, long/hard talks, growing/teaching moments, and trust.
Date: 09/07/22 at 15:39
From: FCAC(SEL) Adam McGinnis
Duty Stations: USS Mitscher (DDG 57); RTC Great Lakes, USS Truxtun (DDG 103)
Comments: I want to thank all of my family and friends for being my biggest support system encouraging me all of these years. Without all of you I don’t know if I would have made it this far. I want to thank the first Chief I had in the Navy. Your leadership style and demeanor has been and will continue to be what I strive to develop. I lastly, but definitely not in the least, all of the Sailors who have worked with me during through both good times and rough to get the job accomplished.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:54
From: HMC(SW)(SEL) Tamarekia Singleton
Duty Stations: COMNAVSURFRON FIVE BAHRAIN
Comments: For starters, I would not be where I am today if it were not for the mentorship and guidance I have received. Let’s continue to pay it forward.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:52
From: YNC (SW/AW/IW)(SEL) Demetrius Campbell
Duty Stations: Currently: FDRMC DET Bahrain; Previous: HQ USCENTCOM; First: ACU-5
Comments: First, I would like to thank God, without Him I would not be here. I would also like to thank my family, for their love and support that has helped motivate me in tough times. I’d finally like to thank my mentors and peers who have help guided me to achieve this milestone mark.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:51
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Anthony Korchak
Duty Stations: NAVCOMTELSTA BAHRAIN
Comments: I would like to thank Chief Navy Diver Wendell Dey(ret)(RIP), Master Chief Bruce Kennedy(ret), and Lt. Col. Michael Ralph, USMC(ret), for giving a young angry kid a second chance and setting me straight through the Central High School NJROTC program in Brooksville FL. By the time I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to join the Navy and be a Chief just like my mentors. Without your help I would have been dead or in jail by now and I am truly lucky to have had you in my life. I would also thank my wife Erica who has been my support system for the entire journey through thick and thin. I love you. There are so many other people over my career who have had a significant impact, too many to name here. To those people, you know who you are, thank you.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:44
From: ABFC(Sel) Oladunni Ahmed
Duty Stations: Naval Air Station Sigonella
Comments: Thank you for this honor
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:42
From: CTIC(IW)(SEL) Mark Morris
Duty Stations: DTRA SEA DUTY
Comments: I would like to immensely thank CTIC(Retired) Angstadt guiding me and mentoring me through the years and showing me what it means to be a true leader. Also, I would like to give a big thanks to LSC Ageyenkov for always helping me when I needed it the most. We've served together for almost 5 years, and we've always had each other's back. I would also like to thank my fiancée for keeping me on the right path and supporting me in every step I take! Thank you all!
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:26
From: GSMC (SEL) Delani Elvis
Duty Stations: FDRMC DET BAHRAIN, MARMC, ACU4
Comments: I want to give a special thanks and shout out to my family; my wife and kids for the sacrifices they have made that allowed me to be here in this position right now. I also want to thank GSCM Weifert, GSCS Woodworth, GSMC Ret. Davis and CW02 Garcesbrioso. You all have played an intricate part in me arriving at this monumental milestone in my career. Thank you.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:09
From: ENC (SEL) Wilbert Johnson
Duty Stations: USS Samuel B Roberts (FFG-58), USS Germantown (LSD-42), USS Hurricane (PC-3), FDRMC Det Bahrain
Comments: Want to thank God, my family, friends and mentors past and present for guiding and helping me through my endeavors to achieve this milestone.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:04
From: GMC(SEL) Ryan Bagrowski
Duty Stations: CNSS-5
Comments: I like to thank my family for all of their support throughout my career. Would like to thank my mentors past and present who have guided me over the years as well as the Sailors I have worked with and led that helped me become who I am today.
Date: 09/07/22 at 14:00
From: MAC(Sel) Latasha Roberson
Duty Stations: Souda Bay, COMFLEACT Yokosuka, NASNI base security Coronado, current HPU Security NSA Bahrain
Comments: I’d like to give thanks first and foremost to my Wife, Tre’Shaun Roberson and my family and junior Sailors who motivated me and gave me hope and my “reason” when I felt I didn’t have one. I’d also like to thank the phenomenal leadership who helped navigate the way for me when I couldn’t find my footing, whether it was checking me or uplifting me, WE MADE IT!! I look forward to the journey to come!
Date: 09/07/22 at 13:21
From: EMC (SEL) Oneil Williams
Duty Stations: 1st duty station, USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG 96) 2nd, NNSY, FMB Department
Comments: Oneil Williams
Date: 09/07/22 at 12:44
From: ITC(SEL) Jebediah G Spencer
Duty Stations: VAW-126, JMF ST Mawgan, DIA Stuttgart DE, USS Vella Gulf, NSA Charleston, USS Gonzalez, NCMS DC.
Comments: The people I thank are my team onboard USS Gonzalez. The Division I led while filling the gapped Chief billet. They worked hard for me and achieved metrics no other Division on the ship could touch. They followed me and trusted that we would succeed. Without your team you are an island and will not succeed.
Date: 09/07/22 at 12:18
From: MAC(SEL) Keith Cannon
Duty Stations: NSA BAHRAIN
Comments: Wanted to thank MACM PAT Killenger, MACS (RET)KEN WATSON and MACS JESSICA MYRICK there are plenty more and want to say thank you.
Date: 09/07/22 at 12:07
From: MAC (SW/AW) (SEL) JERMAINE JOSEPH FRAZIER
Duty Stations: NSA BAHRAIN
Comments: Just want to thank my family and mentors for the support they gave me to get to the next level.
Date: 09/07/22 at 11:32
From: MAC(SW/AW) (Sel) Michael Deane
Duty Stations: NCIS STAAT Bahrain
Comments: Previous commands include USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75), NAS Pensacola, and USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15). I’d like to thank all the mentorship and guidance from all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have helped me grow over the last 13.5 years into the Sailor I am today. I definitely appreciate the time the Chief Mess took to provide words of wisdom and advice not only professionally but in my personal life as well.
Date: 09/07/22 at 11:30
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Candace Elisha Dickson
Duty Stations: NAS BAHRAIN/ NAS Corpus Christi/ CRS-10/ MSRON-12/ Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Comments: First, I would like to give honor to God for allowing me to get to this point. Second, I would like to thank my family for supporting me through my naval career. There are a vast number of Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that helped get me to this point. I can't name them all but would like to thank MACS Mauldin, MACS Harrison, MACS Rahberger, and MAC Leduff for your timeless guidance and patience with me. I know I was and still am a handful, but you all assisted in molding me into the sailor I am today. I look forward to this new adventure.
Date: 09/07/22 at 11:13
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) William Joseph Daggins
Duty Stations: NCTS Bahrain, NCMS Washinton D.C., USS Arlington (LPD-24), FLTCYBERCOM/C10F, NIOC Maryland, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
Comments: First, I would like to thank my family, specifically my daughters, for all their sacrifices that have allowed me to reach this milestone. I did not walk this path alone; thank you to all the Sailors I have served with along the way. I see value in everything that has brought me to this moment and will continue to pay it forward.
Date: 09/07/22 at 11:11
From: ITC (IW/SW)(SEL) SheNa Bernadotte
Duty Stations: NCTS BAHRAIN, FLEET CYBERCOM/TENTH FLEET, NMC PORTSMOUTH, USS KIDD
Comments: I have to give all my honor and praises to God for he made this possible! I would love to thank my family, friends, mentors and Sailors that have kept me grounded for the last 13 years. You all are my “why”. You all keep me balanced, motivated and focused. I would not be at this point in my career without my support system. I would love to specifically thank my son, Maalik. Everything I do is for you kid! You keep me going when I feel like giving up. I made the sacrifice to leave you to go overseas and it paid off! Mommy did it! We did it!
Date: 09/07/22 at 11:05
From: ABHC(AW/SW)(SEL) JENNA LEGGETT
Duty Stations: Currently at NSA Bahrain. USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD8), USS WASP (LHD1), NSF Thurmont (Camp David), USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN69), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN65).
Comments: I know the combination of leadership and stellar Junior Sailors and hard work has gotten me here and I will strive to make them proud. Excited to be here and cannot wait to grow as a leader and become a Chief!
Date: 09/07/22 at 10:05
From: LSC(Sel) (AW/SW) Kiara Lasha Howard
Duty Stations: CTF-53; FRCSE; USS IWO JIMA; NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM; VAQ-136
Comments: FIRST THANK GOD MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED! I am beyond humbled and proud to have been selected. I want to thank my husband Norris, who has been my biggest supporter since day one. You always uplift me and challenge me to be better even when I feel like giving up. We have both sacrificed so much in our careers, but we have made it through the storm. I could not have made it to this point without you. I love you now and forever! To my son Christian, and my daughter Layla you are my reasons why. When I feel like giving up, I think of the both of you and that’s all I need to get through. I love you kiddos! To my moms Ardella and Karen thank you for sacrificing so much of your time to ensure I could be where I was needed without worrying about the safety of my children. You truly are Heaven sent! To my best friend Powe, you lifted me up during my hard times and never left my side. You always encouraged me to want more for myself and never let me get complacent. I love you babe! To all of the junior Sailors that I’ve worked with and those Senior to me, thank you from the bottom of my heart because without you and the team I couldn’t have done this alone! Lastly, I want to thank my husband Norris AGAIN because WE ARE A TEAM!
Date: 09/07/22 at 10:03
From: MAC(SEL) Darryn Scott Fiscus
Duty Stations: NSA Bahrain, NTTC Lackland, JB Pearl Harbor, NAS Lemoore
Comments: I want to first thank my family for being the support I needed to continue on. Next, I want to thank the mentors I've had that found value in me and challenged me to succeed. Finally, I want to thank all the Sailors I have served with and for. You kept me grounded, and helped me keep focus on what is important, You.
Date: 09/07/22 at 09:57
From: HMC (SEL) (FMF) Gregory Young
Duty Stations: NMRTU Bahrain
Comments: Thank you to everyone that has helped me and provide support along the way. A special thanks to all the Chiefs both past and present.
Date: 09/07/22 at 09:50
From: MAC (SEL) Melinda Mowery
Duty Stations: NSA Bahrain, CNRSE, SUBASE New London, SWFLANT
Comments: I want to thank my family for their continued support through the last 15 years. The amazing mentors from the Goat Locker that have guided me and continued to push me. I am so excited and grateful to be here!
Date: 09/07/22 at 09:48
From: LSC (AW/SW) (Sel) Naby Toure
Duty Stations: ASD/AIMD Bahrain
Comments: Thank you to all that paved the way and have been part of the process.
Date: 09/07/22 at 01:49
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Lindi Woltkamp
Duty Stations: USSOCOM SOC GER TSOC (SOCAF), COMPHIBRON 11, FACSFAC PH, USS MILIUS
Comments: I want to thank everyone who has taken their time to invest in me both personally and professionally. I am grateful for accomplishing this milestone in my career and am looking forward to the experience that lies ahead. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family and shipmates.
Date: 09/07/22 at 01:41
From: BMC(SW)(SEL) Kelly Idrovo
Duty Stations: MSTC Atlantic, USS Gerald R. Ford, USS George H.W. Bush, MARMC, USS Fort McHenry
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors and leaders that helped guide me to getting where I’m at today. Thank you to all my junior sailors and my loving husband, daughter and son. I am truly blessed to have you all in my life and appreciative to you all. I will continue to make you proud!
Date: 09/06/22 at 22:58
From: HMC (SW/AW) (SEL) Brian Sidney Anderson
Duty Stations: NMRTC Corpus Christi, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71, NMC Camp Lejeune, USS Monterey CG61, NMC Portsmouth, USS Peleliu LHA 5
Comments: Thank you, God! Thank you to my family and thank you to my Sailors who without them I’d never accomplish anything throughout my career. Thank you to my peers for continuing to push me and last but not least thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs and Officers who have molded me to be ready to wear these heavy anchors! Congratulations to all the selectees and I wish you all well on your journey!
Date: 09/06/22 at 22:07
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Sean Micheal Robinson
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan CVN76, HQ USSOCOM, USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN69, NCMS Washington D.C.
Comments: I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me through the ups and downs to get me to this point. All of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs for mentoring me and leading by example. All of the leaders who saw something in me that I didn’t yet see myself. All of those that I served with and that I had the privilege of leading and mentoring for showing me I always have something to learn and room to grow. I am eternally grateful for your support and can only hope to spend every day earning my spot in the mess and paying it forward.
Date: 09/06/22 at 22:04
From: EMC(SW)(SEL) Katrina Cara Organek
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), MARMC, USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), SWSC.
Comments: I am thankful to my family. They are the ones that sacrificed the most for me to be here. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, and not enough can be said to properly articulate my gratitude for the many mentors that have helped shape who I am today.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:55
From: MMNC(SW)(SEL) Brennan Patrick Tyska
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D Eisenhower
Comments: I first want to thank my family for supporting me through the last 12 years to make it to this point. I want to especially thank MMNC Douglas Troendle for giving me a second chance where most wouldn't. I have made mistakes in the past, but the path is my own until this point. Now I have a network across the globe to help me through anything.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:43
From: AOC(Sel) Joe Crapanzano
Duty Stations: USS Bataan, VFA-97, VFA-106, VFA-31
Comments: I'd like to thank my wife and family for their continued support. There is a specific and special list of mentors that have gotten me to where I am and for them, I am immensely grateful.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:35
From: HMC (Sel) Daniel Arnold
Duty Stations: 2nd medical battalion
Comments: I am excited for anything and everything that comes next. I can't thank all my Sailors, leadership, and most of all my wife enough for getting me to this point.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:29
From: QMC(SEL) Jonathan Smith
Duty Stations: USS CURTIS WILBUR, USS COLE, RIVERINE SQUADRON THREE, COASTAL RIVERINE SQUADRON THREE, COASTAL RIVERINE GROUP TWO -TEU, MARITIME EXPEDITIONARY SECURITY SQUADRON FOUR, MARINERS SKILLS TRAINING CENTER- ATLANTIC
Comments: I would like to say thank you to wife. She has been there for me through the best and worst of everything in my career. I’d like to thank the Master Chief that told me what I was doing wrong and what happened I needed to correct. I’d like to thank all the Chiefs who helped guide me to where I am now.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:24
From: DCC(SW/AW)(SEL) Jonathon Albart
Duty Stations: Farrier Firefighting School, USS Winston Churchill, NOSC Norfolk, USS Bainbridge
Comments: I'd like to thank my family for supporting me through all the good and bad, DCCM John Webster, CW04 Otto Allen, DCC Komindo, and DC2 Watkins who was my first LPO.
Date: 09/06/22 at 21:00
From: NCC (Sel) (SW/AW) Destinee B Derrick
Duty Stations: USS Wasp, FRCMA Det Norfolk, HSC-7, MSTCLANT
Comments: First, I have to thank the big man upstairs. Without him, nothing is possible. I also want to thank my family, their love and support keeps me strong. Thank you to my mentors, and friends that have kept my head straight through some pretty tough times. I won't name any one specifically because I called them each, they know who they are!
Date: 09/06/22 at 20:41
From: FCAC(SW)(Sel) Alexander Nuckols
Duty Stations: SCSTC ATRC Dahlgren
Comments: Thank you to my wife for putting up with my nerves and anxiety and thru all the years I didn't get selected. She kept me pushing on and fighting to keep being the best and "one day everyone else will see what I see."
Date: 09/06/22 at 20:00
From: MMC(SEL) Ethan Kelly Geishert
Duty Stations: SWSC ELS NORFOLK, USS MONTEREY
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family, friends and shipmates for supporting me and pushing me throughout my career this far and making it to this point. I couldn’t have done it without you! Words cannot describe how happy and proud I am to have made it this far and will be the best Chief and leader that I can be! Thank you everyone!
Date: 09/06/22 at 19:01
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Sasha Small
Duty Stations: SWSC Norfolk
Comments: I would like to thank my family for always supporting me
Date: 09/06/22 at 18:29
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Ryan Gutierrez
Duty Stations: USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Hue City (CG 66), SERMC, USS Fort worth (LCS 3)
Comments: Thank you to my family for all the love and support. Thank you to all my mentors, Master chiefs, Senior chiefs, Chief that help me along the way.
Date: 09/06/22 at 18:28
From: STGC(SW)(Sel) Thomas Cooper
Duty Stations: USS Taylor (FFG 50), NRD St. Louis, LCS ASW Gold
Comments: Thank you to my family for their continued love and support! I would not be here without them. Thank you to the Chiefs and mentors I’ve had along my journey to here!
Date: 09/06/22 at 17:27
From: ICC(SW)SEL Shawn Miller
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51
Comments: Thank you to my wife Eva and My two Sons, Sol and Sao for being there through each deployment and patrol cycle. Thank you to my mentor from USS Gunston Hall, LCDR Chris Anderson, Prior IC1 when I arrived onboard to help guide and mentor me. And to my previous and current divisions helping grow and learn how to be a leader and be there for them.
Date: 09/06/22 at 17:20
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) KRISTINA LEE WILSON
Duty Stations: SURFACE DIVISION 21
Comments: I would like to Thank my family for unconditional love and support. I couldn't and wouldn't be able to do what I do without them. The mentors throughout my career that have helped shape me into the Sailor I am today.
Date: 09/06/22 at 17:17
From: GSMC(SW)(SEL) Kristofer Marc-Allen Black
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke, TRF Bangor, USS Momsen
Comments: First i would like to thank my wife Kaila and my two daughters Kallie and Kenadie for supporting me throughout my career that allowed me to make it this far. Second, I would like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have helped, and guided me to this point in my career, I could not have done this without you.
Date: 09/06/22 at 17:06
From: YNC(SEL) Charlesia Chantel Norman
Duty Stations: USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)
Comments: I want to first thank God. I also want to thank my family for the support and mentor for the guidance and leadership to achieve this accomplishment.
Date: 09/06/22 at 17:01
From: OSC (SW/AW) (SEL) Dakota Scott Ballard
Duty Stations: USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), Joint Interagency Task Force South, USS Dewey (DDG-105)
Comments: I want to thank my family and mentors for helping get me to this point in my career.
Date: 09/06/22 at 16:48
From: DCC(SW)(SEL) Michael Scott Catron
Duty Stations: USS Cole, SWOS Norfolk (Farrier)
Comments: Thank you to my family who has stood by my side. Thank you to all my peers and my Sailors who have taught me many things. Thank you to all the Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have helped and guided me. I feel truly humbled and appreciative of all!
Date: 09/06/22 at 16:24
From: MMC (SEL) Trevor Catizone
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge, SWSC ELS Norfolk
Comments: Hello everyone, My names Trevor Catizone. I’ve been in the navy about 9 1/2 years. Was stationed in the USS Kearsarge worked in both FWD and AFT MMR, Qualified EOOW and moved on to SWSC ELS Norfolk where I’m currently stationed. I’ve just been selected to MMC and can’t wait to join the mess. If anyone has advice, feel free to shoot me an email. Thank you!
Date: 09/06/22 at 11:56
From: HMC(Sel) Tina Marie Girot
Duty Stations: GTMO- JMG, NMRTC Bethesda Great Lakes, IL DET, EMF Great Lakes,IL , NDC Norfolk, VA, BDC Indian Head, MD, NDC Bethesda,MD
Comments: Thank you to my family for all their love and support. Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that took their time mentoring me along the years. Thank you to all the Sailors that I had the privilege to serve. I would not be here writing this post without each and every one of you. Feeling grateful and blessed. My prayer is that I will live up to the great responsibility given.
Date: 09/05/22 at 18:20
From: ISC(Sel)(SW) Johnathon Stucko
Duty Stations: DIA DDS South
Comments: I am thankful for my family and mentors who have enabled me to achieve this great accomplishment. It is an honor to serve in the world's finest Navy.
Date: 09/03/22 at 23:39
From: CMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Michael James Burgess
Duty Stations: NCG TWO AUGMENT, USS Russell DDG 59
Comments: Thanks is due to my God above for the abilities and opportunities he blesses me with daily. He has also blessed me with incredible people to share my life with, learn from, and grow with. I lean daily on my Mother and Father, my wife, my awesome children, and even my extended family. The Sailors that I have served with of every rank, I have learned from. If you were on board the USS Russell between 2002 and 2006, thank you for investing in me. If you were in NCG TWO Augment between 2017 and 2022, thank you for having confidence in me and taking the time to train me. If you were at NRC Columbus, Ga between 2016 and 2022, thank you for supporting me and keeping me ready. I am grateful to those I have worked for, those I have worked with, and those who have worked for me. Without your help, I could not succeed.
Date: 09/02/22 at 21:11
From: BMC(Sel) Christopher Plumley
Duty Stations: NRC Austin, Surgemain Houston
Comments: I’m excited to start this new chapter in my life and can’t thank all of the Chief’s and sailors who have helped me along the way. I’m thankful!
Date: 09/02/22 at 12:19
From: HMC(FMF/SW/EXW)(SEL) Joshua Rainey
Duty Stations: 1ST Intelligence Support Battalion
Comments: Thank you to all who have helped me get here. Most importantly my wife and kids who allow me to fulfill all of my dreams.
Date: 08/31/22 at 23:29
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/SCW) Noah Schrader
Duty Stations: NRC Great Lakes
Comments: First and foremost, I thank God for the opportunity to continue to lead through life in and out of the Navy. To my wife and daughters, thank you for being my rock on this side of life. You are the ones that make what I do possible. To my Navy family, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to lead, grow, and serve.
Date: 08/29/22 at 20:40
From: YNC(SEL) Sara Baumlein
Duty Stations: NECC
Comments: I would like to sincerely thank my mentors and my family for their support and guidance. This is a journey never done alone. It takes a village of support, for which I am eternally grateful.
Date: 08/29/22 at 18:10
From: AGC (Sel) (AW) Daniel K Fairchild
Duty Stations: NRC Greenville, NR CNMOC FWC Norfolk, NR CNMOC FWC San Diego, VAQ-141, Electronic Attack Weapons School, VFA -11, Ceremonial Guard
Comments: Thank you to all my shipmates who put me here. You are the reason for my season. To all the Chiefs that have come and gone in my lifetime with the Navy, thank you for believing in my capabilities and giving me the opportunity to serve our sailors and the Navy a little longer. I will strive to keep what you taught and continue to teach me alive within myself and within our junior sailors.
Date: 08/28/22 at 20:32
From: BMC(SS)(SEL) Darryl Russell
Duty Stations: USS ALABAMA (B), USS LOUISIANA (B), NRD HOUSTON, USS NEW MEXICO, NR LCSRON1 SUW DET SJC
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have mentored me over the years. Their guidance and support have gotten me to where I am today. A very sincere thank you to all of the sailors I have worked with throughout my career, I could not have accomplished any of the things we did on my own.
Date: 08/26/22 at 20:40
From: STSC (SEL) (SS) Michael Amenti
Duty Stations: NR SUBGRP2 NLC, USS Pittsburgh SSN-720
Comments: I greatly appreciate all the Chiefs who have devoted time over the years to help me get to this point in my career. It is truly a humbling experience. Ready and willing to learn more.
Date: 08/25/22 at 18:42
From: ITSC (SEL) (SS) Donovan Gregory
Duty Stations: USS JIMMY CARTER, COMSUBGRU NINE, NSW GROUP 1 DET GUAM & NAVSUBSCOL
Comments: Words can't describe how excited I am to finally be selected. I truly hope I can live up to the Chiefs who have influenced me over the years. This means so much to me and I promise to do my best to not let those who helped me on my path down. Thank you to the Navy for helping this reservist be able to do season with my active command...k/ddg
Date: 08/24/22 at 00:52
From: BUC(Sel) Aakash Shrestha
Duty Stations: NRC Baltimore
Comments: I am humbled to have been selected—my sincere thankyou to all mentors and fantastic leaders who believed in and guided me throughout my career. I want to thank my family, who have supported me and allowed me to choose my career and grow.
Date: 08/23/22 at 17:06
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Jessie Coffey
Duty Stations: NRC Birmingham
Comments: Thankful to my family friends and mentors for getting me to this point.
Date: 08/22/22 at 18:39
From: OSC(SEL) Amber Delo
Duty Stations: NRC Great Lakes
Comments: There are many amazing Chiefs who have shaped my career, but I’d like to personally thank Chief Mary Francis, Senior Chief Sarah Geidel and Senior Chief Rachel Wells. They are three of the most badass female Chiefs I have ever served with. They are the epitome of leaders, mentors and friends. Thank you!
Date: 08/21/22 at 18:55
From: AWFC(Sel) Adrienne Croshaw
Duty Stations: VR-64
Comments: Thank you to my family and friends who have loved and supported me. Thank you to my leadership and mentors who have guided me throughout my career. And to my peers and junior Sailors who I owe so much to, Thank You! I could never have gotten this far without any of you, and I am eternally grateful
Date: 08/21/22 at 16:17
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Kevin Michael O’Connor II
Duty Stations: CJTF-OIR UIII, USINDOPACOM J5, NRC Long Island RSU
Comments: I want to thank all my friends and family for being supportive of me throughout my Navy career and all the time I have been away from them. I would like to extend a great thanks to the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have not only given me the opportunities to succeed but by also challenging me to meet the challenges of those opportunities which at the time I was not realizing they were preparing me for and for that I can say thank you enough but that everyone means so very much to me.
Date: 08/21/22 at 13:49
From: ISC(SEL) Gehret Tyler Laughery
Duty Stations: CJTF-OIR, NR C2F N2/N39, NR ONI PSU 1
Comments: Thank you to my family who have supported me on this journey. Thank you to all the mentors I've had over the years who guided me to this point. Thanks to all the sailors I've had the pleasure to serve alongside. I would not be here without any of you.
Date: 08/21/22 at 10:14
From: BUC(EXW/SCW)(SEL) Sean Davis Galloway
Duty Stations: Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 5
Comments: Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs that have help mentor and shape me to reach this selection. Thank you to my loving family for their continuing support for my military career. I feel honor to have been selected.
Date: 08/20/22 at 22:09
From: YNC(Sel) Gina Colombo
Duty Stations: REdCom GL, NRC EARLE, NRC FORT DIX, CART TM1, NIOC GA, VFA-122,
Comments: Thank you to my amazing family! 100% hands down the best! To my Navy family. I stand before you Ready to serve, ready to lead!
Date: 08/20/22 at 03:39
From: HMC (SEL) Carlos Michael Herrera
Duty Stations: NRC Albuquerque, NM, NRC El Paso, TX, BMC La Maddalena, IT & NH Camp Lejeune, NC
Comments: I’d like to thank God for knowing my potential and placing me where I am today. To my wife, daughter and 2 sons for always supporting me and my naval career; you all are the reasons why I continue to strive for excellence. I would have never made it this far without you. Next, I would like to thank all my family for their sacrifice, support and most importantly their infinite love. I also want to thank all my military brothers and sisters that I met along the way. Each and every one of them have taught me valuable lessons that helped shape the Sailor that I am today. Last, but not least, thank you, Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs, for your wisdom, guidance, and support that I’ve had the opportunity to learn from.
Date: 08/20/22 at 02:36
From: ITSC(SS)(SEL) David Anthony Shubsda
Duty Stations: USS Alexandria, NAVCENT MAST DET B, USW OPS DET E, NAVCENT MAST DET A, URC
Comments: I want to thank my wife and family for supporting me in my naval career. Sharing me with the Navy has been harder for you than being in the Navy is for me. Thank you to all the mentors have helped me get here.
Date: 08/19/22 at 17:53
From: OSC(Sel) John Apple
Duty Stations: USS Ramage (DDG-61), USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), NOPFWI, NR CNRNW ROC
Comments: I want to thank every person who was willing to help me on my journey, and to the chief's mess for always being willing to give me a hand back up when I stumbled.
Date: 08/19/22 at 14:49
From: OSC (Sel) Mark Piercy
Duty Stations: NRC Avoca
Comments: I would like to thank all my mentors throughout the years and my family for getting me here. I would also like to thank everyone for sharing their insights and knowledge that has helped me become a better Sailor.
Date: 08/18/22 at 21:38
From: GMC(SW)(Sel) Robert Aninzo
Duty Stations: NR LCSRONONE, COMNAVPACFLT, USS MILIUS(DDG-69), USS MOMSEN(DDG-92), USS LASSEN(DDG-82)
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support in my Navy career, without them I would be lost. A big thank you to all the Chiefs who took the time to talk and guide me to where I am today, the advice they have given me will be forever remembered. I would also like to say thank you to all those who have allowed me to lead them, it has and always will be an honor to have them beside me.
Date: 08/18/22 at 19:54
From: ATC(AW)(SEL) Franklin D. Sears
Duty Stations: VF-211, VFA-211, VFA-106 PERM DET KEY WEST, HSL-60, NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, VFC-12, VAQ-209, FRCRMW DET FORT WORTH
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their sacrifice and support. I would like to thank my father ATCS(AW)(RET) Douglas L. Sears for his guidance. I would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that I have had the pleasure of serving under for their wisdom, guidance, and support. I would like to thank all the Sailors that I have gotten the pleasure of serving with. Last but not least I would like to thank GOD.
Date: 08/18/22 at 11:42
From: BUC (EXW/SCW) (SEL) Jessica Danos
Duty Stations: NGC2
Comments: I would love to thank my family for all their support. The Navy has given me so much. All the sailors I have served with have been a family, that has helped me grow and I will never forget it.
Date: 08/15/22 at 22:35
From: SWC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) David Spence
Duty Stations: NRC Shreveport,NMCB28,NMCB22,NMCB14,NCG2
Comments: I want to thank my family for being my rock. Most of all, my daughter Riley for Being my Anchor. Keeping me grounded. For all the Chiefs of my past who have mentored me. The current Chiefs who give their time to remold me into what I am to become. I will never forget where I came from and will strive to leave a lasting mark like those who have come before me while serving in the world's greatest navy. Thank you Very Respectfully, SWC(SEL)(SCW/EXW) Spence, David
Date: 08/15/22 at 18:49
From: AGC(SEL) DIANE BARBARA DUDLEY
Duty Stations: NRC SAN DIEGO
Comments: THANK YOU TO THE MANY MENTORS THROUGHOUT MY CAREER.
Date: 08/15/22 at 18:11
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Roberto Carlo Sanchez
Duty Stations: 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Tank Battalion, Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, 4th Tank Battalion, 2d Battalion, 23d Marines, 1st Battalion 23d Marines
Comments: There are so many of my family and friends to thank. The first goes to my wife and daughter for always supporting my naval career; they are the fuel that keep me going and I would have never made it this far without them. Next, I want to thank my parents and brothers who always believed that I would do great things, they are indeed the foundation of my hardworking and dedication. I want to thank all of my military brothers and sisters that I met along the way. Each and every one of them have taught me valuable lessons that help shape the Sailor that I am today. Last, but not least, this thank you is for all of the Chief's that I met throughout this journey. Some of them were stellar while a couple of them were not. Regardless I learned something from each of them and this knowledge will help me through the rest of my career!
Date: 08/15/22 at 18:11
From: ITC(SEL) Thomas Brad Asbury
Duty Stations: Current NETWARCOM GNOSC CTF1010, NRC Roanoke VA, USFF HQ MARAIROPS, NECC EXWDC, MSC HQ, ISMERLO, NIOC Sugar Grove WV NSF, NCTAMS Det DJ, COMUSNAVCENT N63 & CTF-53.
Comments: I would first like to thank my Wife, Daughter, and Mother who without their continued support through my naval career I would not be where i am today. I would also thank all the Genuine Chiefs Mess I have served under, especially the Genuine Chiefs Mess of NRC Roanoke who saw something in me and through their steadfast mentorship, guidance and leadership helped mold me into the leader I am today. It is through the Genuine's vision and wisdom that I achieved this tremendous opportunity afforded to me now. I hope to live up to their exceptions that they have entrusted to me. I also do not forget my shipmates that I have served with at the various commands over the years. Their continued fellowship and support have been instrumental in my success as a Sailor and helped get me to this point. I am sincerely grateful to all that have helped me get to this level of my naval career. I could not have done this without you!
Date: 08/15/22 at 18:03
From: ISC(Sel) Jeffery Gilchriest
Duty Stations: Guantanamo Bay, JICCENT 0470, Port Hueneme
Comments: Thank you to the people who have believed in me. I will do my best.
Date: 08/15/22 at 17:46
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Jose Hernandez
Duty Stations: EMF Camp Pendleton, NMRTC San Diego, NH Guam, JTF Guantanamo Bay, MEDD/ETT Afghanistan, NH Pensacola
Comments: Blessed is what I am. Honored and humbled to be able to do what I love for all these years. The Navy has been my guiding light and to reach the rank as a Navy Chief is mind blowing. Thank you to my Cousin Mineman Chief Petty Officer Jessie Gutierrez Jr. USN Retired for encouraging me to join when I was a young man. He is an inspiration for our family.
Date: 08/15/22 at 17:38
From: OSC(Sel) Jonathan Miller
Duty Stations: NRC Houston
Comments: Best of luck to all selectees.
Date: 08/15/22 at 17:34
From: HMC (SEL) Sonia Leticia Salas
Duty Stations: NR NMRTC CP SDC-2, NR CNFJ YOKO, EMF Camp Pendleton
Comments: I want to thank every single person who has been part of my journey. To my family, friends, sailors, and leadership I couldn't have done this without you. Thank you, I am honored to have been selected. "It takes a village to raise a child"
Date: 08/15/22 at 17:05
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Heather Renee DeMarco
Duty Stations: NRC San Diego, NSWG-10, NRD Philadelphia, VR-51, NRC Louisville
Comments: My sincere thank you goes out to every single person regardless of rank, status or title that I have crossed paths with. The good, the bad, and even the quick introductions. I have learned something from each experience. I would not be where I am in my career today if it were not for each and every one of you. Past, present and future. Thank you!
Date: 08/15/22 at 16:06
From: YNC(SW) (Sel) Luis Chavera
Duty Stations: NRC Shreveport
Comments: I like to thank God for humbling me and placing me with exemplary leadership that challenged me and saw my potential. I would also like to thank all the Sailors that I crossed paths with you are the reason I am here. My family, thank you for the sacrifice you made and the support I have received from y'all. To the Mess, thank you for the guidance I have been receiving and will continue to receive to become a better leader.
Date: 08/15/22 at 15:46
From: MAC(Sel) William Herr Jr
Duty Stations: NRC Houston--NSF Guantanamo Bay Cuba, CDS 40 DET B, MSC EPU 110
Comments: I want to thank my wife and son, that has been there to support me throughout my career in the US Navy. I also want to sincerely thank all the Chiefs who have been and are here to encourage, train, support, and mentor me into who I am today. There have been too many to recognize them all. Lastly, I want to thank the Officers and Sailors who have been there for me in my career. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Date: 08/15/22 at 15:38
From: HMC (Sel) Christopher Carroll
Duty Stations: OHSU Det J, MWSS-473, CDR 3rd Fleet HQ, MSC EPU-114, EMF Camp Pendleton
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that contributed to my career. I hope I can live up to the standard that you set.
Date: 08/15/22 at 15:30
From: YNC(EXW) (SEL) Sabrina Rodriguez
Duty Stations: NRC San Diego
Comments: I would like to say a big Thank You to the board for honoring me to be a part of the mess. To all my mentors out through the years that believed in me and kept pushing me to get to this moment. I will always be grateful to them and my junior sailors who have made me a better leader.
Date: 08/15/22 at 15:02
From: ITC(Sel) Rodney Lumaban
Duty Stations: NCTAMS PAC; USS Mobile Bay; 93 Cyber Protection Team; MSC EPU 114
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that has played a part in getting me to where I am at in my career. I would not be here without any of your guidance and mentorship.
Date: 08/15/22 at 15:01
From: ETVC(SS)(SEL) Kenneth Lawrence
Duty Stations: N85829 NR SURGEMAIN FT WORTH
Comments: I would like to thank Chief Eric Reis and Senior Chief Harry Newbold for taking care of a hot-headed young Sailor and showing what it means to be a Chief. Without them, I would never have stayed in the Navy. I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that I have had in my unit over the years that have helped me rise in the unit and prepare me for this next step. The diversity and knowledge were most appreciated and helpful. Also, would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in multiple different ways over the course of my career. This also goes out to anyone that I have met and worked with during my Naval Career as without any of them, good or bad, I would not be where I am today.
Date: 08/15/22 at 14:47
From: CSC(EXW/AW/SW/SCI) (Sel) Mark Gular
Duty Stations: EMF Camp Pendleton, CRS-1, ACU-5, ST4/CAG, VAW-112, USS Cleveland LPD-7
Comments: Blessed to have been selected and thankful to those who have helped me get to this point in my career, to include my leadership and to the sailors I get to work alongside every day.
Date: 08/15/22 at 14:36
From: MMC(SW)(SEL) Diana Murga
Duty Stations: NRC San Diego/Surgemain San Diego, SWRMC San Diego, USS John C. Stenins (CVN-74)
Comments: I'm humbled to have been selected, and more than anything I'd like to thank all the people who have always supported me throughout this journey. My leaders, pushing, shaping and inspiring me to always do my best; the junior sailors who have listened and worked so hard, and have followed my lead because they believed in me; my peers who have shared their experiences and knowledge for guidance; and my family for being so understanding and always sending their love no matter how far away from home this career has taken me. I thank every single one of you, I will not let you down.
Date: 08/15/22 at 13:54
From: ETC(Sel) Damen Fong
Duty Stations: Active: USS DeWert FFG-45, NAS Jacksonville, MCT-1/TACCOMM One; Reserve: NRC San Diego
Comments: Still hasn't sunk in
Date: 08/15/22 at 13:44
From: LNC(SW)(SEL) Mallorie Schaak
Duty Stations: TRUIC: NR LCSRON ONE UMUIC: NR RLSO MW
Comments: Thank you to all those who have come before me and to all those who will follow. Thank you to my family for always understanding and standing by my side.
Date: 08/15/22 at 13:38
From: LNC(SW)(SEL) Jhomerie Yvonne Marcon
Duty Stations: USS William P Lawrence (DDG 110), NR RLSO SW, DSO SE
Comments: To everyone who I have met and worked with throughout my naval career, thank you! I wouldn't have been where I'm at now without the experiences, support, criticisms and encouragements from all my peers both in active and reserves duty. I would also like to thank my family for allowing me to grow, and especially to my husband who has been my rock since I was an E-3.
Date: 08/15/22 at 13:32
From: MMC(SW/AW)(Sel) Yanpei Han
Duty Stations: NRC San Diego
Comments: TRUIC: NR Expeditionary Maintenace SDC 85115. I want to thank everyone who help me on my naval career. Thank my family members who support me while I was on orders. Thank my Chain of command, Chiefs, Officers and all my teammates that I worked with, without you all, I cannot make this far.
Date: 08/15/22 at 09:50
From: ITC(IW)(SEL) Kyle Brandon McPhetridge
Duty Stations: NR C3F N2N39, NR C3F JFMCC, NR NCTS SAN DIEGO, NR CNSP DET C, ODRP, NR SENSDET 522, NR ESG-3, USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63)
Comments: I thank the Sailors I've led for following me and for your trust, my peers for collaborating with me, and those ranked above me for your examples of leadership and for pulling me up by my bootstraps when I needed it. I've learned something from each of you that has helped me get to this point in my career. I thank all those that bear the load when I am away serving the Navy. I thank my wife, daughters, and all my family for your understanding, love, support, and hardship while I am away from you in service to the Navy.
Date: 08/15/22 at 03:37
From: GMC (EXW/SW/AW) (SEL) Dameiono McMillan
Duty Stations: USS Kearsarge, NMC Oceana, NAVBCHGRU2, MESG 2, MSRON 10B
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for allowing me to get this far in my career. I also would like to thank my family, All Chiefs, Officers, and all Sailors that help me throughout my career. Without them none of my success would be possible.
Date: 08/14/22 at 21:55
From: OSC(Sel) (SW) Sean Jones
Duty Stations: NRC Charlotte
Comments: Being selected for Chief was the best day of my military career. I will strive to be the best Chief I can be. I would like to thank not only those that have mentored me, but also those that have worked with me to push me to be better every day.
Date: 08/14/22 at 17:28
From: OSC(SW/AW) (SEL) Robin Guerrero (Norris)
Duty Stations: NR SUBPAC OPS HQ
Comments: I thank everyone that had anything to do with my naval career, both good and bad. No matter rank, they've shaped me into a better sailor. I'd also like to thank my family for putting up with the time away and allowing me to take the time that I've had to dedicate to the Navy.
Date: 08/13/22 at 11:46
From: LSC(Sel) (EXW) Sandra Cordova
Duty Stations: NRC Lemoore, NRC San Diego, MSRON1, FRC West Det Forth Worth, FRC New Orleans
Comments: Thank you - to all those who have crossed my path and provided advice and leadership. I look forward to continuing tradition.
Date: 08/12/22 at 13:05
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Ryan David McMillen
Duty Stations: USS Gridley DDG-101; NRC Buffalo, NY; MSRON 1; NRC Tulsa, OK; USS Thach FFG-43; MSRON 11; USS Germantown LSD-42; USS Ogden LPD-5
Comments: I am beyond humbled and honored to have been selected to continue the traditions of the Chief Petty Officer’s Mess! This has been the ultimate goal of my career and I am truly grateful to everyone who has helped me along my career to get to this point. I want to thank my wife Abbie and daughter Taylor for their unwavering support. I could not have made it here without you! To my junior Sailors over the years, keep crushing it and learning. You learn something new every day, regardless of the rank, so continue on with that mentality and you will have a rewarding experience in the Navy! Last and certainly not least, I want to thank the Chief’s, Senior Chief’s, and Master Chief’s that I have served with over the years. Particular shoutouts to BMC Danny Mendoza, BMCM Gary Jenkins, and YNC Jeff Newell. You guys have provided priceless advice and guidance to my time and time again and it has ALL been greatly appreciated.
Date: 08/11/22 at 23:16
From: NCC(SCW/SW) (SEL) Sean A. Kriloff
Duty Stations: NTAG Portland
Comments: I am humbled and thankful to have been selected to the greatest maritime fraternity. I am here because of the Sailors I have led, the Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chiefs who have mentored me to this point in my career. I look forward to the increase in knowledge, understanding and responsibility of the title as a Chief Petty Officer. This transition is for the betterment of the Navy and the future of the security of our nation. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this great brother and sisterhood. “Do better, be better” from a Most Honorable Master Chief that has mentored me and given me the opportunity to lead our future of the Navy.
Date: 08/11/22 at 12:17
From: GSMC(SW) (SEL) Chris Garcia
Duty Stations: NRC CORPUS CHRISTI (SURGEMAIN, NMCB-22) USS GRAVELY(DDG-107) USS CHAFEE (DDG-90)
Comments: To the Chafee and Gravely Engineering Chiefs Mess and particularly GSCS Overby, GSCS Giles, GSCS Boson and GSMC Speight. Thank you for the countless hours of mentoring and leadership. I know I have already contacted each of you as soon as I got the call, but I am truly grateful to have had your guidance throughout my Active-Duty career. To the NRC Corpus Christi Chiefs Mess, thank you for guiding me and inspiring me to be the best leader I could to our junior Sailors. Finally, thank you to my wife and family for their continued support in my Naval career. Without you, it wouldn't be possible.
Date: 08/10/22 at 00:38
From: GMC(EXW)(SEL) Michael James Arndt
Duty Stations: NSWDG
Comments: I would like to thank all the chiefs that have helped me get to this point in my career. In particular FCC(Ret) Marcus Welch. If it wasn't for him, not only taking me under his wing at my first command when he was still an FC1 and helping me throughout both my active and reserve career by providing help and understanding, I don't think I would have stuck it out this long to be at the position that I am now.
Date: 08/09/22 at 23:21
From: CEC (EXW/SCW) (SEL) Michael Brophy
Duty Stations: Naval Construction Group TWO
Comments: I want to thank all the junior troops who put in the man-hours, sweat and beers on deployment who actually got the jobs done. I want to thank my peers and LPOs who were there to support each other when the times got tough, and the chiefs got tougher. And I want to thank those Chiefs who made it their mission to guide, develop and mentor myself and others in our paths to where we are today. There were challenging times and there were amazing times. I am thankful for both and all of the moments in between.
Date: 08/09/22 at 22:27
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jessica Rosier
Duty Stations: ST-18
Comments: I would like to thank all my leadership (past and present) for always pushing me to be better. I would also like to thank all the sailors I have worked alongside over the last 9 years. I definitely did not get to this point in my career alone! ITC(IW/SW/AW)(SEL) Jessica Rosier
Date: 08/09/22 at 20:46
From: YNC(SW)(Sel) Sharey Long
Duty Stations: NRC Helena MT
Comments: I would like to thank my Family and friends for their continued support in my Navy career. I also would like to thank every Chief in my current and past Chief mess for guidance and leadership from day one.
Date: 08/09/22 at 10:55
From: PSC(EXW)(SEL) Vanessa M. Wells
Duty Stations: TSC NORFOLK
Comments: I would like to thank My Family and husband first and foremost for being my biggest supporters. I would like to thank all the Chiefs who have helped guide me into the leader I am today. Also, to the Sailors that I have worked for, beside and those who have worked for me for continuing to grow with me on this journey.
Date: 08/09/22 at 10:47
From: YNC(Sel) Elizabeth Bonnett
Duty Stations: COMSECONDFLT
Comments: CPO Selectee out of COMSECONDFLT.
Date: 08/08/22 at 22:11
From: NCC(AW)(SEL) Amdell B Hughes
Duty Stations: NRC Riverside, NRC Great Lakes, VR-54, FRC East DET McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NAS JRB NOLA, NAS AIMD Atlanta
Comments: I would like to thank all the leadership throughout my career, from my LPO's, to my Chiefs, my Officers and finally to the board for seeing something in me and my record to grant me the honor of being selected to Chief. Thank you to everyone.
Date: 08/08/22 at 15:31
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Anthony Charles Dickinson
Duty Stations: Delta Company 4th CEB, SSP Knoxville TN
Comments: I would like to personally thank BMCS Dania Funk, PSC Brett Shirk, YNCM Matthew Brennick, and HMCM Damario Payton. All of you gave me hard truths I didn't want to hear. I listened, it worked, HMMM! I wonder if Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs know what they are talking about. A very heartfelt thanks to you all.
Date: 08/08/22 at 13:28
From: YNC(AW/SW/IW) (SEL) Patrick Cohens
Duty Stations: ACCLOGWING SAU
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for allowing me to get this far in my career. I also would like to thank my family, without them none of my success would be possible. Thank you to all the Senior Leadership, CHIEFS and Officers, who helped guide and mentor me throughout my Naval career. Lastly, thank you to everyone that I served with that helped me get to where I am today.
Date: 08/07/22 at 20:48
From: ITC (SS)(SEL) James Lee Dunn
Duty Stations: CJTF-HOA Djibouti, NRC Memphis, USS Ohio (SSGN 726), SWFLANT Kings Bay GA, USS NEVADA (SSBN 733)
Comments: First, I have to thank my wife for always being my biggest supporter and the rock that hold our family together. My kids for enduring the hardships and lost time due to my absence. Second, MTCS Dean Furnish, MTCM Adrian Watkins, ITCM Michael Perez, YNCS Jennifer Perry, YNC Jennifer Huff, and ABEC Cole Holloway. Each of you have played a vital role in shaping me into the Sailor I am today and providing me with the knowledge that got me selected. I wouldn't be here without any of you, and I can't thank you enough.
Date: 08/07/22 at 13:28
From: LSC(Sel) Maria De Glyckherr
Duty Stations: NRC Oklahoma City
Comments: I would like to thank the Oklahoma Chiefs Mess for their continued support. Thanks to all my shipmates who I have met throughout my Navy career. I hope to learn a lot during the Chiefs season so that I can be the best Chief for my Sailors.
Date: 08/06/22 at 23:09
From: NCC (SEL) Robin Kittell
Duty Stations: Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pittsburgh
Comments: This extraordinary opportunity is the culmination of countless Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs’ drive and determination to making me the best Sailor I can be. I am humbled to now have the privilege of paying that debt forward to junior enlisted and officer Sailors alike as a Chief Petty Officer. I welcome the time-honored tradition of the initiation process and earning the trust and respect of my soon-to-be brothers and sisters of the Chief’s mess. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 08/06/22 at 22:53
From: HMC(FMF)(Sel) Gregory Brizzi
Duty Stations: NRC Eleanor, 4th Med BN SCoB Det, NRC Fort Worth, NRC Columbus
Comments: I would like to thank Lacey for her motivation, support and willingness to uproot and move during every PCS. Thank you to all the Sailors that I've been fortunate enough to cross paths with, those that I lead and those that lead me. Thank you to everyone dedicating time to this process.
Date: 08/06/22 at 22:48
From: PSC(AW/EXW)(Sel) Sara Patrick
Duty Stations: Current: NRC Columbus Previous: COMNAVRESFOR
Comments: I would like to thank Genuine Chief Hambrick, Genuine Senior Chief Baranowski, Genuine Master Chief Hernandez, Genuine Chief Reed for their guidance, discipline, mentorship, and leadership that helped raise me in the Navy. I also hold a deep reverence for the sailors both junior and senior who have challenged, trusted, and supported me throughout my career. I am also deeply grateful and thankful for the love and support of my family, my EJP team.
Date: 08/06/22 at 21:20
From: MAC (AW/IW)(Sel) Sally Ann Huapaya
Duty Stations: NRC Columbus, Ga/ NSF Pensacola Security
Comments: This is so exciting to for me, I just want to thank my son for always supporting my navy career and all my deployments. He was always so proud of me being in the Navy so I always had to the best sailor I could be. I also want to thank the sailors that became friends (my supporters and venting sessions), the sailors with all the issues (gained a lot of knowledge working on their issues) the worker bee sailors (my go to right and left hands) and of course my leadership for rusting and believing in me to complete the mission and take care of all my sailors.
Date: 08/06/22 at 19:29
From: BUC (Sel) Holly Schiel
Duty Stations: NRC Amarillo
Comments: I've had the absolute pleasure of working with some outstanding people over the last 18 years. Each one has offered an example that has helped shape me and guide me. I'm grateful for the experience, and I hope to meet the standards of leadership that have been set so high by those that I have studied over the years.
Date: 08/06/22 at 02:26
From: PSC (Sel) Wenshine E. Lin
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego
Comments: Thank you to all who helped me get to this point in my career. Special thanks to my fellow selectees. We make a great team!
Date: 08/06/22 at 00:08
From: EOC(Sel) Jeff Hilton
Duty Stations: NRC BOISE
Comments: Very humbled and very thankful to be here. I especially want to thank my fellow Sailors, my family, friends, and mentors for giving me the strength, encouragement, wisdom, and guidance through my naval career to get here. These next couple months are going to be grueling and tough, and I pledge to give it my all. EOC(sel) Jeff Hilton NMCB 18 NRC Boise
Date: 08/05/22 at 18:08
From: AMC(AW)(Sel) Jonelle Daugherty
Duty Stations: NRC Detroit, VFA-106, VR-64, HSC-85, HSC-84
Comments: First, I would like to thank God for allowing me this opportunity. Second, I'd like to thank my family (Jp, Torrence and Ella) for all of their support throughout the years. To my Sailors, thank you for always being my driving force to be better and to always fight for what is right. Most of all, thank you to all of the Chiefs that have mentored and guided me to get to this far. There are too many to name personally, but I want to thank each and every one of you. Finally, to my Redwolf and Firehawk Chiefs, you gave me the courage to never give up. Congratulations to all of my fellow Selectee's!
Date: 08/05/22 at 17:43
From: ISC (IW) (Sel) Stephen Johnson
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Center Detroit, EUCOM Joint Analytic Center 0592
Comments: First, I would like to thank the Sailors I have served with and the friends I have made along the way. They are the reason I made it to this point. Without them, I can't image I would have ever made it this far. They mentorship they've provided and lessons I have learned from them are invaluable. They taught me how to lead by example, how to lead with empathy, and how to push through the tough times and cherish the good ones. While the list of them is too long to list here, I would like to thank a few of the Chiefs that have had major impacts on my career and my life. Master Chief (Ret) Mel Reid, Chief Bob Allen, Chief Jordan Bills, Chief (Ret) Shawn Meyer, and Chief Connor Wilson. These individuals have provided me guidance throughout my entire career, have shaped who I am as a Sailor, and will always have my gratitude and my respect.
Date: 08/05/22 at 15:49
From: HTC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Leslie James Harms Jr.
Duty Stations: NAS Sigonella 0192, Detroit, MI.
Comments: I need to thank my family for supporting me and my Navy career. I would also like to thank every Sailor I have served with in my career. Without the mentorship and guidance from my leaders and the motivation from my juniors and peers, I would not be where I am today.
Date: 08/05/22 at 13:31
From: HMC(SW) (Sel) Amber Berkhous
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Center Saginaw, MI NMRTC Bethesda, Saginaw Detachment
Comments: I'd like to thank my husband, children, and family for supporting and encouraging me in my Navy career. I could not have made it without you. I would like to thank all of the Sailors and Chiefs who have served with me that provided mentorship, leadership, and opportunities. You gave me the guidance, experience, and motivation to be better each and every day. I'm looking forward to sharing the same opportunities and mentorship to help forge our Navy and Sailors to be the best the Navy has for many generations to come.
Date: 08/05/22 at 05:52
From: ITC(IW/SCW) (SEL) Cory Spangler
Duty Stations: SUSLAK, UCT-1, 94 CPT, OSU 0606, BMU-2, 554 CPT, NAVCENT
Comments: I'd like to thank my Wife and Daughter who have been with me and supported me throughout my naval career. I couldn't have made it to this point without you. Also, would like to thank all the Sailors and Chiefs I have served with that provided mentorship, leadership, and opportunities that gave me the courage to accelerate my career and better myself as a person. I'm looking forward to continuing that same guidance to help other current and future sailors to be the best they can be.
Date: 08/05/22 at 01:38
From: CTNC(Sel) (SW/AW) Jon Simmons
Duty Stations: USS Sacramento, USS Ogden, USS Ronald Reagan, NRD Denver, NR NIOC Colorado, NR NCDOC
Comments: I would like to thank all of my family and friends who have helped me along the way to such an absolute honor of wearing the anchors and Khaki uniform. To all my past leaders, junior sailors this one is all based on you. Thank you for everything that has got me this far. FY-23 Chief Select!! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 08/04/22 at 19:02
From: BMC (EXW) (SEL) Alex ParedesGarcia
Duty Stations: NCHB 5
Comments: First and foremost, nothing would be possible in my life without God. I would like to thank God for this blessing. Then, I would like to thank my wife and daughter for all the support and understanding they have given me and sacrifices they have made for me throughout my navy career. Next, I would like to thank my parents for their unconditional love and time they spend to make me the man that I am. To all NCHB5 members (Junior Sailors, Chiefs and Officer) that have treated me for years as a family member, thank you very much. To all the Chiefs, Senior Chief and Master Chief, that knows me and have always believe in me, thank you. Thank you for all your guidance's and to inspire me to be a better man and a better leader. Lastly, I would like to thank this great nation that adopted me and let me serve. God bless you all, God Bless U.S.A.
Date: 08/04/22 at 14:56
From: BUC(SCW)(Sel) Kyle Kraly
Duty Stations: NRC Detroit, NMCB 25, NMCB 26, NMCB 5
Comments: Thank you so much to Christa and the kids, who put up with my salty moods when I am tired and still have more work to do. Without everyone's help when I am busy none of my success could be possible. All of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs whose mentorship as well as guidance have allowed me to get here. It's been a long road, and your belief in me has allowed me to be here.
Date: 08/04/22 at 12:22
From: MAC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Jason Grissom
Duty Stations: MSRON 10E, MSRON 10D, MSRON 10B, CRS 10B, CRS 10C, NSF Crane, OSU Wichita
Comments: I first want to think my wife and 4 boys. I then would like to think all the Sailor's that I have worked with throughout my Navy career. Each sailor that I have worked for or worked for me has made me the leader that I am. This is not just a promotion for myself but for every junior sailor that I have the pleasure to be The Chief for. Congratulation to all my fellow CPO Selectee's, let’s take the bar that has been given to us and either hold or raise it, but never lower it.
Date: 08/04/22 at 10:48
From: CMC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Kaitlyn Dano
Duty Stations: 56.2 Bahrain, NMCB 27, NRC Schenectady
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that I have met over my career. I wouldn't have made it without you. I'd like to thank my family and my wife for taking care of everything, because without your love and support I wouldn't be here.
Date: 08/04/22 at 09:24
From: OSC(SW)(SEL) Sean Ressel
Duty Stations: NRC Raleigh, NRC Schenectady, SWOS Newport, USS Lake Erie CG-70
Comments: Thanks to all the Sailors who have helped steer me on the right course. Special thanks to my wife for helping me keep the accelerator on and pursue my dreams. I look forward to continuing to help Sailors and mold the future of our Navy.
Date: 08/04/22 at 08:08
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Ronald E. McCaslin Jr.
Duty Stations: NRC Peoria
Comments: I first would like to thank my wife, Hayley. Without your love and support none of this would be possible. I secondly would like to thank the entire Mess that has helped guide me to this point. I'm truly humbled and honored to be here.
Date: 08/03/22 at 21:21
From: AMC (SEL) Jacob R Bramley
Duty Stations: NRC Akron
Comments: Thank you, lord, for my amazing wife and children who keep me motivated and focused on each day to be a better person than I was the last.
Date: 08/03/22 at 21:06
From: ITC(IW/SW/AW)(Sel) Jonathan H. Slinger
Duty Stations: NRC Raleigh, NSA Stuttgart, USS Carl Vinson
Comments: Thank you to those who have made my career and life enjoyable while continuing to help me excel. I hope that I have instilled the want to do and to be better as a Sailor and a person. I enjoyed serving with everyone thus far and I hope for better years to come! I hope I have had the chance to touch your life as you have touched mine.
Date: 08/03/22 at 16:16
From: ITC (SW) (SEL) Kenneth John Holt
Duty Stations: NAVCENT Bahrain
Comments: I am foremost thankful to my wife and kids for their support and understanding for the numerous times I’ve been away from home fulfilling my naval obligations. I am grateful of the support, mentorship and encouragement I’ve received over the years from the numerous Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who took their time to review my records for accuracy. I by no means feel I got to this position on my own and will not forget where I came from as I lead junior Sailors.
Date: 08/03/22 at 14:25
From: ISC (EXW) (SEL) James Dean Rivera
Duty Stations: NRC PUERTO RICO/NMCB 14
Comments: I would like to say thank you God for showing me that I can and not to give up. I would like to thank my wife (Maria/Yiyi) for being my support and believing in me and having the patients to deal with me every time I was drilling. (Love You). I would like to thank NMCB 14 for the opportunity they gave me when I lead DET Puerto Rico and thank my shipmates for helping me, without them I could have not done it. Also, I want to thank my mentor CMCS John Sabik with all my heart for believing in me, providing guidance and for letting me spread my wings to show what I'm capable.
Date: 08/03/22 at 13:19
From: QMC(NAC/AW)(SEL) Joshua L Vest
Duty Stations: NRC Boise, USFJ, NAS Whidbey Island SAR, HSC-21
Comments: Thank you to my wife (Karen), kids (Sterling and Sophie), my dad (USMC), mom (USN), stepmom, grandpa (US Navy Retired), and grandma for always supporting me and my endeavors. I love you all.
Date: 08/03/22 at 12:44
From: MAC(SEL)(SCW) Andrea A. Navar
Duty Stations: ACB1/RTC Great Lakes
Comments: I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support and celebrating every milestone. ¡Si se puede! Thank you to the Mess that held me up when I was crumbling in my darkest hour (Special shout out to HMCS Kaluza & MAC Conigliario) and those Chiefs that held my head up when I couldn’t (Thank you MACS Wharton, MAC Patton, MAC Sanchez & MAC Stephenson). Thank you specifically to PHIB CB 1 Mess & Leadership for your faith in me, for helping me grow through the FEX chaos (Semper Gumby & Can Do) as well as for all the amazingly great times. Last yet never least, thank you to the bold mentors that helped mold me and helped me understand what it means to be a true deck plate leader: ITC Gilligan, GMC Ramilla, MACM Carrasco & ITCM Perez
Date: 08/03/22 at 11:38
From: AEC (Sel) (AW/SW) Christina Wassenhove
Duty Stations: NRC Rock Island
Comments: So grateful to have been selected this time around. I owe my success to Senior Chief Santiago, as her guidance really helped me get to where I am today!
Date: 08/03/22 at 01:26
From: GMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Jena Willoby
Duty Stations: NRC Boise
Comments: I want to thank my wife (Veronica), my mother (Nancy), and my closest mentor Honorable Senior Chief Hoke for making me the man I am today.
Date: 08/03/22 at 01:26
From: YNC(AW)(SEL) Sergey Litovkin
Duty Stations: FRCNW, VQ-1, NOSC Denver, NRC Boise
Comments: Big thank you to my wife, two baby girls, my Mom and Dad, all nine of my siblings, and to all of my Shipmates that helped me along the way.
Date: 08/02/22 at 10:57
From: ETC(IW/AW) (SEL) Christopher M Schramm
Duty Stations: NR USFF N6
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for supporting me every step of the way during my 10-year reserve career that has had me deployed and on Active Duty for almost 5 years. I would also like to thank my SurgeMain ATL unit for spotting my potential early in my career and guiding along the way! A special thanks to the JS J6 TIB team that led me to reach my goals, between a retired ETCM, ETC, CWO4, and two CDRs I gained a lot of insight.
Date: 08/01/22 at 22:47
From: HMC (SEL) Shawn D. Cohen
Duty Stations: Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego
Comments: I want to thank all of my past Chief's that kept pushing me to do more and giving me the opportunity to succeed and thrive with my Navy career. Special shout-out to HMCS Iarussi, Joseph; HMC Key, Corey; HMC Alcocer, Xialong for all your help!
Date: 08/01/22 at 14:28
From: ISC (Sel) (SW) Shaun Murphy
Duty Stations: NR Farragut Columbus
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife and two daughters. Without their support this would have not been possible. I would also all the previous Sailors and Chiefs who have molded me into the sailor I am today. I look forward to a fun filled and educational season.
Date: 08/01/22 at 14:19
From: MCC(SS)(SEL) Richard Hoffner
Duty Stations: NOSC Atlanta and C6F PAO
Comments: Thank you to my friends, family and service members who supported and motivated me throughout the years.
Date: 08/01/22 at 08:37
From: HMC (FMF) (SEL) ORLANDO CARDONA
Duty Stations: DPC RSU EAST
Comments: Past duty station: 2nd MiG (GLT 10) Det 3 Supp MEDLOG
Date: 08/01/22 at 04:18
From: ITC(Sel) Christopher Collins
Duty Stations: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Comments: I am super grateful and happy to be selected! It has been a long time working towards this. I want to thank the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs, and Officers that saw the potential and dedication I strived to have. Cannot wait to join the best Mess in the Navy.
Date: 07/31/22 at 23:33
From: QMC(SW)(Sel) Aram Boivin
Duty Stations: NR COMSUBGRU 7, NR COMRIVRON 1, COMNAVFORKOREA, USS WAYNE E. MEYER (DDG-108)
Comments: I'm grateful to the support of my shipmates, my loving wife Yunhee, and the superb mentors who taught me the importance of taking care of my Sailors. Special thanks to QMC(ret) James Huang, MACS Brandon Dennison, HTCS Josh Borel, YNCS Robert McFarlane, and ETVCS Dennis Standish. You had a profound impact on my career, and I could not be where I am today without your leadership.
Date: 07/31/22 at 23:20
From: MAC(SEL) Ashley Nichole Bass
Duty Stations: NRC Battle Creek/ NR NSF NCD PX RIV
Comments: First, I would like to thank my wife for making the ultimate sacrifice and supporting me throughout my career. Your constant push for me to be the best version of myself has unquestionably helped me get to where I am today. To my mom, whose voice constantly plays in my head motivating me every day to make her proud. Lastly, I would like to thank every sailor that I have had the privilege to lead, my peers, and those Chiefs and leaders who have given me guidance throughout my career. Without you, I would not be where I am today. A humble thank you to all.
Date: 07/31/22 at 22:21
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Michael Wilson
Duty Stations: NRC Battle Creek / NMCB 25
Comments: Jillian and Maliya, thank you. I am so blessed to call you my wife and daughter. I literally could not have made it this far without you. Your love and support have been the wind in my sails. To the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs who believed, it’s my honor to prove to you I was worth the time and sacrifice. I didn’t make it easy on you, but you believed, pushed me, and guided me. Chief’s mess have paved the way, now I will help maintain that road you have built. With your continued mentorship there is no end to this road. NRC Battle Creek, ACB2, NMCB 26, NMCB 28, NMCB 25 Chiefs mess’s hoorah, hoorah, hoorah. Special thank you to Senior Chief Wilbur for being my Sea Dad for all these years.
Date: 07/31/22 at 21:25
From: BUC(Sel)(SCW/EXW) Sean Purnell
Duty Stations: NMCB 27/NRC Washington
Comments: I am thankful for all those who pushed me to get to here. I wouldn’t have gotten here without the help of Chiefs who believed in me and my loving family. I know the journey has just begun and it will be challenging, but it is to make us all stronger leaders.
Date: 07/31/22 at 19:02
From: HMC(Sel) Teneacia Smith
Duty Stations: SSP Ebensburg
Comments: To all those who have assisted me, Thank you.
Date: 07/31/22 at 16:52
From: LNC(SEL) Kelsey Borchardt
Duty Stations: JTF-GTMO / NRC Minneapolis
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who have mentored me over the years. Their guidance and support have gotten me to where I am today. I would also like to thank my family for their continued support throughout my career. Even though there have been countless members of the Mess that have played a part in guiding me, I would like to thank LNCM Marchetti, LNCS Winters, HMCS Ronchetto, LSCS Incitti, MACS Dolan, ISCS Graziano, OSCS Kiritschenko, YNC(Ret.) Byrnes, YNC Smith, and LNC Taylor for their support and mentorship. I am grateful for the consideration to be a part of the Chief's Mess.
Date: 07/31/22 at 16:34
From: MMC (SEL) (SS) Steven Wall
Duty Stations: NRC Minneapolis
Comments: I’m extremely honored to be selected for FY23. This is a great opportunity to expand on leadership qualities. Many thanks to all current and previous sailors during my career to get me to this point in my career.
Date: 07/31/22 at 16:20
From: ISC(Sel) (SW) Brandon R. Thompson
Duty Stations: NR IPACOM JIOC MIN
Comments: This would not have been possible without the support of my family, friends, and fellow Sailor's past & present.
Date: 07/31/22 at 14:10
From: YNC(Sel) (AW) Roselyn Taylor
Duty Stations: NRC Nashville
Comments: First, I give God all the glory, honor, and praise. Without him for I am nothing. I want to thank every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief who’ve help me get this far in my career and the knowledge you given me plus the many lessons you’ve taught me. There is no I team. Humble and grateful I am.
Date: 07/31/22 at 10:34
From: BMC (Sel) (AW) April Guyer
Duty Stations: NR CART HQ
Comments: I’m grateful to be selected. I’d like to thank the Chiefs that have mentored me throughout my career, MMCM Crowson, BMCS Hardin, MRC Spicuzza, BMC Brown, and BMC Wagner. I’d also like to thank my family and friends for their support.
Date: 07/31/22 at 08:48
From: ITSC(SS)(SEL) Daniel O'Brien
Duty Stations: NRC Charleston
Comments: I am grateful to those who I have met and helped me become the person I am today. To all those that pushed me to be a better person and a better sailor. I would like to thank ITSCM(SS) Charles Generals for the amazing support and mentor ship during my time served with him. I would also like to thank my wife for all her support and dedication!
Date: 07/31/22 at 01:38
From: HMC(Sel)(FMF) Carlomagno Mabini
Duty Stations: REDCOM SD
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that helped me where I am today in my career, to the CHIEFS that put me under their wing, mentored me, pushed me, took me out of my comfort zone and made me a better Sailor and Leader. I was once told by my mentor " It's not about you anymore, it is about taking care of your Sailors well-being and success. Lastly, I would like to thank my Family, my wife and my son, they are the reason why I kept pushing, without their support I will not be where I am today.
Date: 07/30/22 at 22:44
From: ITSC(SS)(SEL) Andrew Lay
Duty Stations: NRC Charleston
Comments: Grateful to have been selected. I never would have made it here without the help and leadership of ITSCS Lavonne Hall, ITSCS Jon Richmond, ETC Robert Custer, and ITC Amy Northington. Thank you.
Date: 07/30/22 at 22:11
From: ISC(IW) (SEL) Andrew J. Brooker
Duty Stations: IWC-18 / NRC Charleston
Comments: I have been humbled by the experiences learned and earned while serving. From the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines that I have had the good fortune to work with, for, and lead, this achievement nor anything that I consider some of my greatest accomplishments would have been possible. I have been humbled already from the experience of being selected, creating a new network of connections that goes beyond rank and rate, and have had the first real understanding what it means to eventually become a part of the Chief's Mess. The work of a Chief knows no hours and knows no limitations, in writing this I hope to live up to the values of those that came before. Thank you all that have pushed me to this point, the journey is just beginning.
Date: 07/30/22 at 21:55
From: HMC(FMF/SW) (SEL) Ruben F. Sapalong
Duty Stations: FMTB-E Camp Johnson, NC.
Comments: To God be the Glory! I would like to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for this huge blessing. I would like also to thank my wife Vanessa, my daughter Chenoa, and my son Ethan for their support and understanding. I cannot name all those who helped me get to where I am today, but you know you are, thank you is not enough and I know I cannot repay those sacrifices, guidance, and everything that you've done for me, God will bless you like He promised in Hebrews 6:10.
Date: 07/30/22 at 21:13
From: MAC (EXW) (SEL) Tyler Hook
Duty Stations: MSRON 10 Bravo
Comments: I'd like to thank all chiefs from my career so far. I have learned a lot. The good the bad and the ugly. The mentoring along the way has been amazing.
Date: 07/30/22 at 17:06
From: ISC (EXW) (SEL) Danielle Chilson-Brantner
Duty Stations: NR IPACOM MIN
Comments: I am truly thankful for all of the amazing Chiefs I have met throughout my career and who took the time to ensure the betterment of myself and fellow sailors. I look forward to making them proud and following in their footsteps. Also, a huge thank you to my friends and family for their support that allowed me to get to this point and have the opportunity to grow sailors.
Date: 07/30/22 at 08:07
From: NCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Valencia Hardges
Duty Stations: NRPDC NOLA/VFA-204
Comments: I’m so thankful for all of those who helped me along the way. Those Chiefs that took the time to mentor me and believed in me. My friends and family that supported me.
Date: 07/30/22 at 03:33
From: HMC(SW/FMF)(SEL) Damian Alvarado
Duty Stations: NRC Salt Lake/ NR NMRTC Camp Pendleton Det SLC
Comments: I am humbled and honored to prove myself to the mess. I could not have done it without my mentors: My Chiefs, staff, peers, family and friends. They all believed in me when I at time doubted myself. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them helping me pave the way. I look forward to paying it forward and pave the way for future chiefs. Thank you HMC Corley for pushing me to be here.
Date: 07/30/22 at 00:30
From: MCC(SW/AW/IW) (SEL) David Finley
Duty Stations: NRC Fargo / NAVINFO West
Comments: I am thankful for my family and friends for all their support. Also, thank you to all the Chiefs that helped me get to this point in my career.
Date: 07/28/22 at 22:51
From: SWC (SCW) (Sel) Tyler B Cook
Duty Stations: NRC Gulfport, NMCB 27
Comments: I would first like to thank God above for this huge blessing in my life. Without him I wouldn’t be where I am today. I would also like to thank my wife and three children for being so supportive and understanding of my career in the Navy. Without their support this would be a much harder path, but we look forward of taking on the challenges together. My family is just as supportive in my choices and following my dad's footsteps to join the Bees set my foundation. I would also like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that took the time to mentor and train me to becoming the sailor that I am today. Without their guidance I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Date: 07/28/22 at 12:16
From: YNC(SW) (SEL) Cory T MILLER
Duty Stations: MSCEURAF HQ
Comments: I would like to thank my family for being my true constant and the Chiefs that gave me great advice on how to advance my career.
Date: 07/27/22 at 22:59
From: HMC(AW)(Sel) Sean Notaro
Duty Stations: NRC Las Vegas
Comments: I want to thank all my mentors for helping me get to this point. For knowing my potential before I ever realized it. I especially want to thank my family for being my biggest support system because, without them, I would not be where I am today.
Date: 07/27/22 at 22:46
From: NCC(SEL) LUZ FRANQUEZ
Duty Stations: NRRC AUSTIN/NTAG SAN ANTONIO
Comments: I like to take this moment and thank God for always guiding, and leading me in this career, and knowing his plan and timing were always better than my own. To my 3 amazing kiddos, mom, and sister we made another mark in this career! Your love and endless support have not gone unnoticed, and it is truly appreciated. I couldn't do this job/ career without you supporting me 100%. Your wins are my wins, and my wins are ours. To my sailors in moval NOSC, NTAG San Antonio, and E-Talent thank you for always holding me accountable to guide, mentor, and grow with you as well. I learned a lot in the past years from you all. Thanks to your trust in leading, you I have the honor to have been selected as NCC. To my DLCPO past, and present especially NCCS Garcia S., NCCS James, NCC Power, NCCS Briseno, NCCM Carpio, and NCCM GarciaSalas. All of you took the time to guide, and lead, mold this sailor to grow in a way that was honest, honorable, and to have great integrity. I pray to God to bless your paths always for taking care of this sailor like true leaders. Love and much Respect!
Date: 07/27/22 at 18:18
From: AGC (SEL) Xavier Foster
Duty Stations: NR CNMOC FWC SD
Comments: I would like to thank MCPO Cappellino, MCPO Snell, AGC Hamlin, AGC Perfetti, AGC McMahan, AGC Martinez, and AGC Golden for giving me the tools in order to be selected for Chief.
Date: 07/27/22 at 17:50
From: HTC (SEL) Gene Wolfanger
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable AS40, SurgeMain NRC Las Vegas
Comments: I would like to thank SurgeMain and NRC Las Vegas for their support. To YNC Nogle, for the extra push and guidance toward becoming a Chief, and to EMCS Ammons, MMC Irvin, ETC Hawes, and ETC Hurd for their commitment in insuring I was on the right path to succeed.
Date: 07/27/22 at 15:41
From: HTC (SEL) Gavin Richardson
Duty Stations: NASJRB NEW ORLEANS-VFA204/ NCHB-12/ NSF PAX RIVER, MD/ NRC WICHITA SURGEMAIN.
Comments: I would like to thank my wife and children for being inspiration and motivation to continue to push myself. I would like to also thank the NRC WICHITA MESS, for continuing to push and develop me through my Reserve career.
Date: 07/27/22 at 11:03
From: LSC (AW) (Sel) Dominique Roberts
Duty Stations: VR64 WillowGrove, PA Aviation Support Division Ft. Worth, TX VR55 PT.Mugu, CA , VR1 AFB, Maryland, NRC Atlanta
Comments: It is an honor and a privilege to be selected for Chief Petty Officer. I give the glory to God, my family and those who have invested into my career.
Date: 07/27/22 at 05:11
From: YNC(SEL) MOHAMMED ABBAGANA
Duty Stations: ISA AIR BASE BAHRAIN
Comments: My greatest appreciations go to YNCM Phillips, CMDCM Hoskison, YNCS McFarlane, CTTCS Fillocco, MACS Cussen, ETCS Kaster, HMCS Potoker, HMC Billie, PSC Lewis, BMCS Dahlke, and YNCS Mensie for their guidance and mentorship. You guys are exemplary leaders to the core!
Date: 07/27/22 at 02:34
From: BMC (AW) (SEL) Carlos Oronarincon
Duty Stations: NRC El Paso/ Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1) / FLC Yokosuka/ USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
Comments: I would like to specially thank my wife Rosa and my two kids Luciana (9) and Matias (6) who I love dearly and appreciate for supporting me in everything I have accomplished in my career. I appreciate all of the leaders who took part in my advancement and for mentoring me throughout the process. Special thanks to YNC Ramos, BMC Ortega (Ret.), OSC Armendariz, LSCM Bungard (Ret.), EMC Silva, ITC Pena, CSCS Rangel and many others.
Date: 07/26/22 at 23:46
From: YNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Samuel Anthony Hernandez
Duty Stations: Joint Task Force North, Carrier Air Wing FIVE, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR NINE, USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)
Comments: First and foremost, I'd like to thank God for the many blessings that I have received to this day. I've been blessed with a loving and supporting wife, Yvette, and together we've created two amazing children in my son, Noah, and daughter Eliana. These four have been by my side since day one, and together we continue to serve our country and Navy proudly. Thank you to all of my junior Sailors, peers, officers, and genuine Chiefs that guided me, challenged me, molded me, and supported my family and I through it all. It's because of your tireless efforts that got us to this point in my career, and I am motivated every day to continue paying it forward to the Sailors coming up the ranks after me. I will continue to carry you all with me on this journey, never forget where I came from and who all got me here. Looking forward to the lifelong brother and sisterhood. Thank you.
Date: 07/26/22 at 22:42
From: BUC (SCW/EXW) (Sel) Octavio Calleros
Duty Stations: NMCB-22
Comments: I am very great full and also thankful for this opportunity. Never in a million years did I imagine this great news. I do want to thank my wife and kids for their sacrifice, to all the officers and genuine Chiefs who helped me get to where I am at today. Most importantly, thank you to all the junior sailors who gave it all. I will take this opportunity, a once in a lifetime, to better myself and the people I serve with.
Date: 07/26/22 at 18:31
From: HTC(SW/AW) (Sel) Matthew Shurtleff
Duty Stations: NRC Denver
Comments: Would like to thank my family for the support that they have given me throughout my career. Thank you to all the Chiefs that are provided mentorship and guidance throughout my career.
Date: 07/26/22 at 17:12
From: BMC (SW/AW) (Sel) Ryan Schoephoester
Duty Stations: CNFJ-HQ / NRC, MSP
Comments: I am very thankful of the support from my family, my employer, and the continued guidance and support of Mess!
Date: 07/26/22 at 13:54
From: ITC (SW)(SEL) Angela Cruz
Duty Stations: NRC Minneapolis / NRC Pearl Harbor, NR DISA PAC
Comments: I am most appreciative to my Husband and 2 kids for all their support through this process. I am thankful for this opportunity and appreciate all the guidance I have received along the way! I hope to be a reflection of the great leaders I have encountered in this journey.
Date: 07/26/22 at 13:06
From: ISC (IW/SW/AW) (Sel) Daniel P. O'Neal
Duty Stations: USS BATAAN, USS CARTER HALL, U.S. TRANSCOM, JIOCTRANS 0113
Comments: I am grateful for the future opportunity to lead as a CPO. I would like to thank my family first and foremost, as without their support I would not have been successful in my Navy career. I would also like to extend a word of thanks to all the sailors, genuine chiefs, and officers that I have worked alongside, helped me, or mentored me. Their professionalism is a key factor in my selection.
Date: 07/26/22 at 11:36
From: EOC (SEL) Nathan Wiggins
Duty Stations: 2ND NELR, NCHB-10, HSC-26
Comments: I am so thankful to all of those individuals who have guided me on my path to where I am today. From when I was active duty in the aviation community to the Seabee community where I am today. I have learned so much and have become better person for it. I cannot wait to embark on this new journey.
Date: 07/26/22 at 02:01
From: ISC (Sel) Michael B. Salvatore
Duty Stations: NRC Denver
Comments: I am both grateful and proud to have been selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Even more importantly, I am incredibly thankful and appreciative for all of the support that I have received from my family, friends, and fellow military members. This significant milestone would not have been possible without this support, encouragement, or leadership from so many that I have crossed paths with over the years. While far from exhaustive, thank you to the following individuals that I consider to have been my greatest military mentors and/or supporters in aiding me in my journey to CPO: ISCM (IW) Russo, ISC Brown, ISC (AW) Dougherty, IS1 Buehler, ISCS Peterson, NCC Cerkez, ISCS Locke, ISCM(SW/EXW) U'Ren, ITC Reisenburg, ISC (IW) Hamm, ISC Henry-Mack (Retired), ISC (SW/AW/EXW) Kling, LT Taylor, LCDR Ogawa, CWO3 Rambo, TSgt Harper (Retired), ISC (Sel) Dalton, SFC Unruh, and, last but certainly not least, SSG Ballengee. Congratulations to all of the FY23 CPO selectees!
Date: 07/26/22 at 01:08
From: HMC(Sel) Zachary Pughes
Duty Stations: NRC Denver, NMRTC CP Det DEN
Comments: I would like to thank all of those who have helped me along the way, all of my old Chiefs, my fellow sailors and my family. It is truly the greatest honor to be given the opportunity to prove myself to the mess and myself. There is no doubt that I couldn’t have gotten here without the help of my mentors and my peers. I look forward to helping lay the keel for those coming after. GO NAVY!
Date: 07/25/22 at 22:53
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(SEL) Eddie Lamario Gamble Jr.
Duty Stations: Winston Churchill DDG 81 Mayport FL, NAVELSG, Williamsburg VA, LPD 20, SasaboJapan, NRC Raleigh, Raleigh NC, USS Harry S Turman CVN 75
Comments: I can't imagine getting to this point without the support of my family. I cannot imagine being here without the assistance support, and camaraderie of past and present Junior sailors and CPOs throughout my Navy career. Thank you to everyone that has guided and pushed me to this point in my journey.
Date: 07/25/22 at 21:49
From: ITC (IW/SW) (Sel) Jeffrey London
Duty Stations: CNFJ / NRC Minneapolis, NCTAMSPACDET PS,
Comments: Thank you specifically ITCM Horn ITC Summer ITC Anderson
Date: 07/25/22 at 20:51
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/SW) Adam Bjelde
Duty Stations: USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60), NIOC Yokosuka, CID Corry Station, US SPACECOM
Comments: It is truly humbling to have the opportunity to be invited into the Chief's Mess. Without my previous Chiefs, Leadership, and family I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today. I would like to thank CTRC (RET) Alexander Ollison, ITC (RET) Robin Whitt, and ITC(RET) Thomas Surratt.
Date: 07/25/22 at 17:06
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Damon Ashbeck
Duty Stations: NMCB 18
Comments: I would like to thank my two amazing sons Damon (16) and Dylan (9), they have been through and sacrificed so much for me to get to this point. They will forever be my reasons to keep moving. I would also like to thank the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that I have had the privilege to work under and learn from. Finally, for all of the Sailors and Seabees that I have been able to guide and mentor, if not for them I wouldn't be here. Thank you all. I am grateful.
Date: 07/25/22 at 14:38
From: ETC (SW/AW) (SEL) Susan Chronister
Duty Stations: NRC Raleigh; NRC St Louis - SurgeMain, NRC Norfolk - SurgeMain, CLDJ - N6; NRC Fort Worth - Expeditionary Maintenance
Comments: I cannot imagine getting to the point I am now without the assistance, support, and camaraderie provided to me from my leadership, mentors and peers of my past and current commands. They taught me how to lead, how failure is part of life, but most importantly how to get back up from these low points and get the job done. Some honorable mentions to include: FCCM (Retired) Christopher Pilkington, FCC Mike Ennis, FCCM (Retired) Frank O'Borny, ITCM Shonda Wagner, EMCS Jarvis Wright, CWO3 Benjamin Miner, MMC Scott Zakaras, YNCS Jordan Hildebrand, HTCS Justin Balsman and BMC Aaron Armstrong.
Date: 07/25/22 at 12:29
From: HMC (NAC/AW) (Sel) David Morris
Duty Stations: 4MAW MAG41 HQ
Comments: I would like to thank my wife for always supporting me in my Naval career and being just as excited as I was when I was selected. Additionally, I would like to thank several members of the mess who have inspired and guided me towards my selection. First and foremost, my SEL, HMC Hanetho and HMCS Welch for my current guidance and development at my local command of MAG41 HQ. HMC Frank and HMC (RET) Wean for my cross-assigned at 4th MEDLOG. Chief Carlton and AWRCS (RET) Bodenbender while I was assigned as an aircrewman with HS-14 in Atsugi Japan at my first duty station for giving me my first impression as Chiefs and their capabilities and leadership which is set the bar. I am looking forward to progressing through the season and growing in character, honor, and integrity throughout this process.
Date: 07/25/22 at 09:28
From: AGC(EXW)(SEL) Jessica Sanchez
Duty Stations: LCS MET A Fort Worth/ NRC Fort Worth
Comments: I would first like to thank my son, Connor, who has sacrificed so much having both parents in the military. He has been to more schools than I can count, and had to make best friends, just to lose them, over and over again. These anchors will be for you my boy! I would also like to thank my husband, David, who has faithfully supported me through every deployment. I have been blessed to serve with so many amazing Chiefs in my career, but a few major players in my selection to Chief are Chief Tanner Head, Senior Chief Kat Green, Chief Shera Terry, Chief Tommie Riley and Senior Chief Paul Keeton. You all have your own unique skill set which have guided and mentored me throughout my time in the Navy. I am honored to have the opportunity to one day call you my brothers and sisters.
Date: 07/24/22 at 16:26
From: NDC(DSW/EXW)(SEL) David Apollas Hilborn II
Duty Stations: MDSU2, IMFPACNORWEST, LOGSU1
Comments: I would first like to thank my wife for supporting me throughout my career. Second, I would like to thank the sailors that I have worked beside for the last 11 years. Without their support, cooperation, and dedication, this would not have been possible. Lastly, I would like to thank all of the Chiefs that I have worked for and with, for it was their lessons that will carry me foreword as a Chief and mentor. I am excited and grateful to be considered for admission to the Goat Locker.
Date: 07/24/22 at 16:14
From: MMC (SW) (SEL) Matthew Baker
Duty Stations: Surgemain Pearl Harbor, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, USS Sampson(DDG-102), USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), USS Sterett (DDG-104)
Comments: I want to start off by saying, I have had many amazing mentors, and hands down wouldn't be where I am at today. Thank you to all that has guided me both in and out of uniform. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to join the Chief's mess. More specifically I want to thank the following; First MMCM Perez, Jose, being my first Chief on a ship I will never forget the knowledge he has given me. His ability to teach brand new sailors the technical knowledge they need to know to make equipment run was like no other. The passion and dedication I felt from him gave me a view on the navy I didn't have before then. Thank you! Second ENCM Warsaw, Ryan. The type of lessons and point of views he provided was something that you couldn't find just anywhere, they were lessons that you knew came from blood, sweat and tears. The way he made sure his sailors knew everything he knew was something I will never forget. Thank you! Last but not least MMCM Franklin, Damien. Starting from the first day i met Master chief Franklin, he has guided me, pushed me further and harder than anyone had ever. I strive to be able to lead like he has for his sailor's. I have taken so many of his life lessons given to me and applied those to my junior sailors to watch them succeed. Thank you!
Date: 07/24/22 at 16:01
From: AWFC(NAC/AW) (SEL) Derek T Leach
Duty Stations: VR-58, VR-57, ETD Sigonella, ETDPAC/VR-1 Det Hawaii
Comments: I would like to say thank you to my family. I would also like to thank the numerous junior Sailors and CPOs I've been fortunate enough to work with over my career so far. Any degree of success I've achieved was only possible through the help and guidance of my family and my leadership at my different duty stations. Thank you!
Date: 07/24/22 at 14:40
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Patrick Allen Whitfield
Duty Stations: MSRON-10
Comments: I am humbled to be allowed to post to this Mess. I thank 129+ years of Chief Petty Officer's and their predecessors who created this brotherhood of Unity, Service, and Navigation. There is no one Chief to thank but "The Chief" who resides in each member of this Mess and their contributions to bring me to this point, allowing me to grow and further the lessons of "The Chief."
Date: 07/24/22 at 09:52
From: LSC(FMF) (SEL) Jennifer Christine Sitzmann
Duty Stations: MEF II RELSUP, CLB, DLA, FLC
Comments: I am forever grateful to the sailors and chiefs who have been there to guide and encourage me. I can't imagine where I would be without them. Thank you all!!
Date: 07/24/22 at 09:50
From: MAC(EXW)(Sel) Keith Pona
Duty Stations: MSRON 10E, MSRON10B, CRS 10C, OSU St. Louis, NSF UK, IBU 14, IBU12
Comments: First, I want to thank my family and friend for all who have supported me throughout my Navy career. I could not have made it this far without the tremendous support and sacrifice. I especially want to thank my Junior Sailors, The Chiefs Mess from current and previous commands and throughout my developments who all played a valuable part in my accomplishments. Also, I want to congratulate all the Chief Select of FY23 Season 129. This is a true honor to have been selected and I hope to be humbly accepted by the Chiefs Mess in the upcoming months.
Date: 07/24/22 at 07:36
From: CMC(EXW/SCW)(Sel) John E Filbey
Duty Stations: NMCB 23, MSRON 8, 8D 22
Comments: I would like to thank all those that have helped make me the sailor I am today. I am blessed to have some fine members of the Chief's Mess over the years guide me on this journey. I would especially like to thank all the other sailors for their support and hard work as I served as LPO. I look forward to the upcoming season and my future in this great NAVY!
Date: 07/23/22 at 22:44
From: EOC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Collin Haire
Duty Stations: CTG SBS
Comments: I would like to thank all my leaders as well as all the junior sailors who helped put me in a position to achieve such an important personal and professional milestone. It’s been a long journey and I look forward to the next chapter.
Date: 07/23/22 at 22:05
From: MCC (SEL) Christopher Okula Arlemalm
Duty Stations: 5NELR, NR NPASE West
Comments: I wish to thank all the Sailors across these many years who have contributed to my wellbeing and the wellbeing of the fleet. You have sharpened my ability to serve our Navy and our country. I hope to play my small part in ensuring our nation’s continued sovereignty and protecting our proud naval heritage. I especially wish to thank the following individuals for providing me with the wisdom, expertise, and clarity of mind I have continually needed to reach these distinguished halls: Master Chief Brian Brannon, Senior Chief Landon Bartlett, Chief Gilbert Bolibol, Chief Sharmaine Cornwall, Chief Scott Curtis, Chief Alex Diaz, Chief Patrick Dille, Chief Roland Franklin, Chief Laura Friedlander, Chief George Lauff, Chief Matthew Olay, Chief Chinedu Oranebo, Chief John Pearl, Chief Jamie Pellum, and Chief Kirk Worley. You and the hundreds of other Chief Petty Officers who have touched my career are proud examples of who I aspire to be. I’m only sorry I can’t name you all.
Date: 07/23/22 at 17:23
From: HMC(FMF)(SEL) Jasmine Guardado
Duty Stations: Combat Logistics Battalion 453 Aurora CO
Comments: I am so proud and thankful to have the opportunity to soon be called Chief. I am so thankful for my family and those who guided me and helped me achieve this opportunity.
Date: 07/23/22 at 14:34
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) Peter Solis
Duty Stations: 5th Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiment, CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt
Comments: First off, congratulations to all of the selectees, we have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get to this moment. I think everyone can now agree that the hard work paid off, maybe not as fast for all of us, but we were not overlooked this time. I am so grateful to all the people who helped, mentored, and believed that I deserved to be here. Special thanks to PSC(SEL) Kanhai that really provided a wealth of knowledge and hand holding from my arrival to the 5NELR to where I stand today. I am aware that this promotion will change me in so many ways, for the better though. Train me to stop worrying about myself, to focus on the junior sailors and bettering them in all aspects of their lives. Make sure they are getting the most out of the Navy and taking advantage of all the programs and offerings it provides. I am thrilled and honored to be joining all of you through this season and look forward to cross paths with more of Class 129 throughout my Navy career.
Date: 07/23/22 at 10:35
From: HMC (EXW)(SEL) Brian Douglas Runger
Duty Stations: EMF Bethesda, OHSU Portsmouth DET-R, MCAST, OHSU Camp Lejeune DET-C
Comments: I would like to thank my family the most for supporting me throughout my career in the Navy. I would like to thank the following for helping me get here through great leadership. There are many more who have been a part of my Navy Career as well. Chief Hockstok Chief Pruett Chief Bloomer Senior Chief Buckley Senior Chief Redfern Senior Chief(RET) Drewer Senior Chief (Ret) Vaughn Senior Chief Columbo Master Chief Carr Master Chief Blevins
Date: 07/23/22 at 09:20
From: ISC (SEL) Paul Dalton
Duty Stations: NRC Denver
Comments: Being chosen as a selectee would not have been possible without the support of so many people. Thank you to my family for always being there and encouraging me along the way. Thank you to all my mentors for your invaluable advice and dedication to this young Sailor over the years. I could not have made it this far without your leadership. So, thank you, Chief Dougherty, Chief Brown, Chief Wright, and Master Chief Russo.
Date: 07/23/22 at 09:18
From: GMC(EXW/SW)(Sel) Mert Cartujano
Duty Stations: MSRON 10D, MSRON 10B, OSU NRC New Jersey, CSEDS, USS Bulkely (DDG84)
Comments: I want to thank my family and friend who have supported me through my year in the Navy. I know this journey was not possible alone. I especially want to thank my Chiefs from Wave 16, they played a huge part in my career. Lastly, my Sailors in Supply and Convoy for Wave 16. Their hard work allowed us to accomplish the missions safely each time.
Date: 07/23/22 at 06:31
From: BUC(Sel) Mark Campbell
Duty Stations: NOSC Gulfport
Comments: New BUC (Sel) here. Proud to serve.
Date: 07/23/22 at 03:50
From: ITC(Sel) (IW/SW) Walter Edward Ivy Jr
Duty Stations: CTG-SBS JEBEL /USS LEWIS B PULLER/NR NIOC GA / CNE CNA C6F
Comments: I am grateful and blessed to be able to post here. I would like to give a special thanks to all Chiefs I've been able to work with. The Chiefs from NR NIOC GA trusted me and gave me every tool to be successful. The Chiefs from the USS Lewis B Puller were amazing a welcome this reservist and treated me just like the rest of the crew. My mentors and friends YNC Phinzy, Senior Chief Erieg, and ITC Northington who have known me since I joined the Navy Reserve forced me out of my comfort zone to go out and see world taking on new opportunities the reserves had to offer. Most importantly I would like the thank the many junior sailors I've worked with because without those hard-working sailors I wouldn't have gotten selected without them.
Date: 07/23/22 at 02:36
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Brandon James Smith
Duty Stations: NMCB 27, NRC Quincy
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for their sacrifice and understanding while I have fulfilled my obligation in the USN. I would not have been able to do this without the support of my wife and kids. I would also like to thank all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who have guided me through my 15-year journey in the Navy and helped mold me into the Sailor I am today. I could not have accomplished this without the help of each and every one of you. They have taught me how to be a coach, mentor and leader to my junior troops and help mold them into the Sailors they are. Thank you all.
Date: 07/23/22 at 02:00
From: ETC (SEL) Stuart McDonald
Duty Stations: FFG-8 USS McInerney DDG-60 USS Paul Hamilton CSCSU Great Lakes NR SUBPAC OPS Denver
Comments: I am very grateful to all the Chiefs that have helped me throughout my career. There are too many to name them all, but I would like to recognize and thank the Chiefs I worked for at my last sea command, ETC Zimmerman and ETC Niedbalski. Both provided a great example and guided our division through some very trying times. I would also like to thank FCC Dennis Holley (RET), for all the wisdom he shared with me while I was working at CSCSU.
Date: 07/23/22 at 00:20
From: AWOC (NAC/AW) (SEL) Vinny Farish
Duty Stations: VP46 VPU2 VP69
Comments: Thank you to many Second Class and First Petty officers along the way. AW1 AJ Kuhanec was my first and best mentor. In the Chief's Mess AWOCS Joey Vela is the one who kept me trying way after I wanted to give up on anchors. The list could go on, but I need to get back to studying all the stuff I am way behind on.
Date: 07/23/22 at 00:10
From: CSC(EXW)(SEL) John Barlahan Agapay
Duty Stations: NRC Pearl Harbor Hawaii
Comments: None.
Date: 07/22/22 at 21:07
From: ISC(AW/SW) (SEL) Adam Hernandez
Duty Stations: JAC Molesworth / NAF Atsugi / NOSC Raleigh / NRC Greensboro
Comments: I truly appreciate all the current and former sailors that have taught many different lessons. My hope going forward is that I do not fail my sailors in the future.
Date: 07/22/22 at 20:58
From: OSC(Sel) Edwin Johnson
Duty Stations: NRC Charlotte
Comments: FY23 selectee. Honored to have the chance to join the mess! Served two deployments to Djibouti as a member of MESRON 1 (CRS-1). Currently attached to LCSRON-1 and drill in Charlotte.
Date: 07/22/22 at 15:08
From: HTC(SEL) Mark Douglas Tidball Jr
Duty Stations: NRC Quincy, NRC Schenectady, USS Oak Hill LSD-51
Comments: First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for the sacrifices they have made to get me to this point. Their patience and support have been instrumental in my career. Secondly, THANK YOU to all my fellow sailors along the way. From junior to senior, enlisted to officer, the experiences we have shared, knowledge passed down and up has been critical to my success. I could not have done this without you! Although it is I who has been selected, it was you that helped to mold, direct and push me to become the sailor I am today. To all my fellow selects CONGRATULATIONS.
Date: 07/22/22 at 14:15
From: EOC(EXW)(SEL) Stephanie L. Nettles
Duty Stations: NCHB 13
Comments: First and foremost, I want to give thanks to the Most High who allows me to wake up every morning to see another fine Navy Day. Next, I want to thank both of my kids for always being understanding when mommy had to be away for a while and receiving me with open arms like I never left upon my return. I want to thank my mom and my village for the sacrifices they made throughout this journey. Every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief in my path who has given me nuggets of wisdom along the way from my bootcamp RDC Senior Kenner to my CMDCM Master Chief De Los Santos and everyone in between. I want to thank Ret. Chief Lamanski Finch, Ret. Chief Alan Sapp, Senior Chief Kelvin Jones, Chief Stephanie Simmons, Chief Roston Jacque and Chief Kyle Bredehoeft. Each of you have made an indelible impact in my life and I owe each of you a debt of gratitude. These past 10 years have been some of the best in my career and I am looking ahead to the next 10+. I'll see you all in the mess!
Date: 07/22/22 at 14:07
From: NCC(SEL) Melanie Acevedo
Duty Stations: Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River
Comments: Rate: NCC (SEL) Duty Stations: NAS Key West, JTF G=Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, CRS 10- Tampa, NRD Miami, NTAG Red River. Comments: A Sailor who becomes a Chief, is a culmination of every Mentor and Mentee they have met throughout their Naval Career. I am incredibly grateful to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer for FY-23. I have met many incredible leaders who have molded me every step of the way. To NCCM Charra, NCCM Monahan, CMDCM Lewis, CMDCM Rincones, NCCS Horne, NCCS Briseno, NCCS Andrews, NCCS Wright, NCC Butterfield, NCC Redmond, NCC Bogardus, NCC Sneed, NCC Janzen and so many more, THANK YOU. Words could never express the gratitude I have for the priceless mentorship and guidance. I would not be here without you all.
Date: 07/22/22 at 13:54
From: ISC(IW)(SEL) Brittany Hazraty
Duty Stations: NR CUSNC/C5F INTEL (NRC Jacksonville)
Comments: A very special thank you to the following Chief's that have helped develop me throughout my Naval Career and who continue to support me. -Master Chief Douglas Pennington -Master Chief Dale Modzelewski -Senior Chief Andrew Wright -Senior Chief Alexander Woods -Senior Chief Christopher Warren -Chief Aaron Sanders
Date: 07/22/22 at 13:43
From: CTTC (SEL) (IW/SG) Alexander McNair
Duty Stations: NR DIA MSIC / NR NIOC GA / NIOC GA DIRSUP SUBS
Comments: Thank you to all the Sailors I have made contact with and have mentored me through my time on both Active and Reserve Duty. Thank you to my current DIA Chiefs that I learn from today and to CWO (CTTCS) Howlett, CTTC Parker, and CTTC Preston that guided my first years as a Sailor.
Date: 07/22/22 at 11:35
From: LSC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Carlos Enrique Becerril
Duty Stations: NRC Quincy, NRC Whidbey Island, EODESU-1, CRG-1, DDG-98
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank God for this blessing, next I would like to thank my wife and 3 daughters for all the sacrifices they have made that have allowed me to have this career path. In addition, I would like to thank all my Junior Sailors for allowing me to guide, mentor, teach, and lead them, I did not make Chief Select because of me, it was a whole team effort and for that I thank you all. Furthermore, I would like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that have developed, trained, and led me through my 14.5 years so far. This has allowed me to be an effective and passionate leader to all my junior sailors. I would like to also thank Master Chief Ret. Eric Mercado, Master Chief Ret. Pete Watters, Senior Chief Ret. Ancile Alexander, and Chief Ret. Joseph Fuller all of you have had a critical impact on my up bringing in the U.S. Navy and my complete foundation as a Sailor. Thank you all and I hope to meet you all soon. Very Respectfully, LSC(SEL) Becerril, Carlos
Date: 07/22/22 at 09:33
From: ITC(IW/SW)(SEL) Daniel Lawson
Duty Stations: CTF Sentinel Bahrain / ISA Bahrain / NIOC Pensacola
Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs who have helped me get here today. All the way from RTC to today I have had at least one Chief to reach out to - whether at the same command as me or from a previous one. ITCM Whitney Burch, ITCS Ali Alicea, BMCS Missy Parker, BMCS Cina Quezada, OSCS Jeffrey Smith, OSCS Norman Briones, ITC Autumn Sylvester, ITC Zev Reveles, ITC Lynn Sitzman, ETC Stephen Kologinczak, CTNC Zachary Andrews, and many more have been instrumental in my Selection. I would especially like to thank my first RDC, GMC Michelle Hinton, who inspired me to stay in and was a role model of someone I wanted to become. I will be there for my Sailors as all those in the Mess have been there for me.
Date: 07/22/22 at 02:16
From: CEC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Kevin Murphy
Duty Stations: NMCB 18/ NRC Ventura County
Comments: I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to the Sailors I have had the opportunity to serve with. They have shown me what CAN DO spirit is all about; from the junior troops that provided me with leadership opportunities and to the many Chiefs and Officers that mentored me along the way. I would also like to thank my family for supporting me while serving our great country.
Date: 07/21/22 at 23:25
From: ABHC (AW)(SEL) Damian Doyle
Duty Stations: CNIC Fire & Emergency Services Det D
Comments: With 14 years in, I've encountered many Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs in the Navy who have helped and guided me throughout my Navy career. I thank you all for everything you have done, and I am honored to be a part of an unbreakable team filled with prestige and tradition. I look forward to the future trials and tribulations that my fellow selectees and I will embark on.
Date: 07/21/22 at 20:56
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Brian L. Pochatila
Duty Stations: MSRON 8 E Co., NRC Baltimore, Cross-assigned to NATO Det. Newport
Comments: I want to thank all the Chiefs and that have invested their time to help reach this point, and Sailors who entrusted me to be their leader. I am humbled and grateful to reach this point in my career. I also want to thank my family, especially my wife, Jennifer for the support during this time and throughout my career.
Date: 07/21/22 at 20:41
From: AEC(AW)(SEL) Thomas GRAUMANN
Duty Stations: VFA-204, VAQ-129, VR-55
Comments: I would like to thank the innumerable amount of Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs that have may guidance and got me to this point in my career.
Date: 07/21/22 at 20:19
From: PSC(AW/EXW)(SEL) Bennet Clark
Duty Stations: VFC-204
Comments: I would like to truly thank, all the Sailors, family and friends for providing their help and support. I would not have made it this far without them.
Date: 07/21/22 at 17:41
From: BUC(Sel)(SCW/EXW) Sean Purnell
Duty Stations: NMCB 17, NRC Washington
Comments: None
Date: 07/21/22 at 12:28
From: AOC(AW)(SEL) Dustin C. Lavergne
Duty Stations: FRCR MW DET NEW ORLEANS
Comments: I would like to take this time to give thanks to God for giving me the faith and dedication to make it to this point in my career. I would also like to thank all the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that I have served with and that have given me the guidance and leadership skills I needed to be able to be selected.
Date: 07/21/22 at 10:50
From: GMC (EXW/SW) Courtney Renee Davis
Duty Stations: NBG 2
Comments: I wanted to thank the past and present Chiefs. I have learned and going to continue to learn because of you. It’s not all about me, teamwork and passing the knowledge to the current and future. I am greatly humbled to have this opportunity and family.
Date: 07/21/22 at 10:30
From: BUC (SCW) (SEL) Bryan Moore
Duty Stations: NMCB27, NRC Pittsburgh, PA
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs that have recognized the potential in me to elevate my career to this point, as well as, the Sailors who have believed in me to be their leader as my time as a First Class Petty Officer because without their trust in me I would not be where I am today. I look forward to the opportunity to be accepted into the Mess.
Date: 07/21/22 at 10:24
From: PSC(AW) (SEL) Daneisha M. Stroughn
Duty Stations: CNIC, RESFOR, NRC NEW CASTLE, NPC,
Comments: I have thanked so many for this opportunity, but just grateful to be here and humbled at the same time. I want to thank my Sailors for being amazing, my Leadership who believed in me and gave me the chance to make a difference, and my Family for their everlasting support.
Date: 07/21/22 at 10:19
From: ADC(SEL) Scott LePage
Duty Stations: VFA-204
Comments: Was instructed by my command to set up account as a Selectee.
Date: 07/21/22 at 08:06
From: ISC(IW)(SEL) George Omar Diaz
Duty Stations: JICCENT, SOCAF, AFRICOM, SOCOM, NAVCENT
Comments: No comment.
Date: 07/21/22 at 05:53
From: BUC(SCW)(SEL) Anthony Mingo
Duty Stations: NRC Pittsburgh, Deployed Centcom
Comments: I am honored to be chosen to join the Mess with many of the Chiefs who have gone before me and been influential to my career and character.
Date: 07/20/22 at 21:32
From: AOC (AW) (Sel) Nickolas D. Mosley
Duty Stations: VFC-111
Comments: I have to say thank you to all the Chiefs that believe in me and help me get to this pivotal point in my career. Thanks for the opportunity to one day stand shoulder to shoulder with you!
Date: 07/20/22 at 21:01
From: ITC (IW/SW) (SEL) Jayvon Jones
Duty Stations: NR DIA MSIC
Comments: I would like to thank God, my wife Nivea, my children, and my family for helping me achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and I appreciate their love and sacrifice throughout my career. I would also like to thank all the chiefs I’ve ever met and served with. I appreciate all the mentorship, guidance, and love shown throughout my career by all the chiefs. I’m looking forward to continuing to pass knowledge and giving to other sailors in the fleet and giving all that I have to serve my family, our country, the Navy, and the CPO mess! I’m cherishing each moment.
Date: 07/20/22 at 19:10
From: ISC(EXW)(Sel) Alfredo Munoz
Duty Stations: MSRON-1
Comments: I want to thank all of the chiefs that have motivated me, handed down great leadership and advice, and continue to do so to this day. I could not have made it to where I am today without their expertise.
Date: 07/20/22 at 19:04
From: YNC(Sel) Dana Backstrom
Duty Stations: MSRON-1, MSRON-11, NCHB-3
Comments: Truly grateful to be posting here. Thank you for being a valuable resource, creating a place to reach out to meet Chiefs and selects that I might not otherwise have a chance to meet. Very Respectfully, YNC(sel) Dana Backstrom, Class 129 MSRON-1 HVU
Date: 07/20/22 at 19:01
From: ISC(IW/AW/EXW)(SEL) Justin Tyler Hunt
Duty Stations: NR DIA DDS EAST
Comments: Learned a lot from so many over the years. Many thanks to my Officers, Chiefs, Warrants, Petty Officers, and Joint service members who helped shape me to this point.
Date: 07/20/22 at 18:45
From: HMC (Sel) Teneacia Smith
Duty Stations: SSP Ebensburg
Comments: A heartfelt thank you.
Date: 07/20/22 at 17:39
From: ISC(SW/AW) Kyle Vindel
Duty Stations: DIA MSIC
Comments: I want to thank ISC Lucero, ISC Faulkner, YNC Ramos from CPF San Diego and ABFC Allen from ATG San Diego. All of you have been extremely helpful in all aspects of the Navy.
Date: 07/20/22 at 17:16
From: EMC (SW) (SEL) Lorenzo Tramble
Duty Stations: NRC Birmingham
Comments: I would like to thank my Family for the understanding and support that I have greatly needed throughout my time in the Navy. I would also like to thank all the sailors that have helped me get to the highest points of my career and stuck by and helped get me up through the toughest times. Thank you all.
Date: 07/20/22 at 17:00
From: GMC (EXW/AW) (SEL) Ryan Tomei
Duty Stations: NCHB-5, NR-SOCNORTH
Comments: I want to thank every Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief, who has invested their time in me to help me become a Chief Select. I would have never made it this far without their help, guidance and support from my junior Sailors!
Date: 07/20/22 at 16:49
From: YNC(IW)(SEL) Star Scott Hyde
Duty Stations: NIOC GA, ONI 2109, DIA MSIC
Comments: I am so honored and humbled (and still in denial a little bit) to have been selected. I would have not made it this far if I didn't have the unwavering support and wisdom/guidance from all of the wonderful Men and Women that I have served with during my time in the Navy. I would like to graciously Thank all of you who have served, continue to serve, and those that support them. I would also like to thank all of my past, present, and future unit's Sailors be it enlisted and/or officer, b/c it is through those interactions and experiences that I have had with them and continue to have that allow me to continue to learn and appreciate all of the sacrifices that everyone makes, be it time away from family, time performing the mission, just plain TIME. I hold such respect and love for my Navy Family and will do my absolute best to make all of those who know me Proud to know me :)
Date: 07/20/22 at 16:30
From: NCC (AW) (SEL) Matthew Hutton
Duty Stations: OMD Key West SAR, VFA-131, NTAG Portland, NTAG Pacific Northwest
Comments: This will be without a doubt the proudest moment of my entire family's careers. From my great grandparents, grandparents, parents and brother who all retired as 1st classes, if accepted to the mess I would be the first chief petty officer in my family. I would like to thank all of the sailors I’ve worked with that have made it to chief that has helped lay the road map for me. And every chief's mess from every command I have been in as every chief in them has given me at least one tool to better myself, my sailors and ultimately the navy.
Date: 07/20/22 at 15:55
From: ISC(IW/SW) (SEL) Katie Leigh Delong
Duty Stations: NR NRC COL, C6F, FIAF San Diego, CSG7
Comments: I have had the privilege to work with some amazing Chiefs, and leaders who later became Chiefs, throughout my Navy career. It was through their guidance that I am here today and I am forever grateful.
Date: 07/20/22 at 15:35
From: HTC(SW)(SEL) Katidja Rita-MarieMusa Coleman
Duty Stations: NTAG New England, NRS Burlington
Comments: Good Afternoon, I have had the chance to work with great mentors, positive leaders and amazing individuals who provided a path that I wanted to follow. Over the years, little pieces of knowledge from each one over the last 13 years has molded me to where I am today professionally and personally. This won't do justice, but hopefully they know how much I appreciate their time and endless guidance. MACS Benoit DCC Rinker YNC Hubbard YNC Girard Now Ensign Girard MRC Durette MRC Wismer BMCS Horst HTC Moore
Date: 07/20/22 at 14:02
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Jirapa Nanthachai
Duty Stations: MSRON11, CNFK NVBC
Comments: I am very thankful to all the Chiefs that took the time to train and support me. I would not have made it to this time in my career without them.
Date: 07/19/22 at 23:22
From: AGC (AW) (SEL) Maurice Haynes Sr
Duty Stations: NAS Jacksonville
Comments: I want to thank all the Chiefs that took the time to talk to me about the Navy in a light that helped me see that I can grow in the rate of AG. Even for the Chiefs that are now out of the Navy but still take pride in helping me be ready for the rank. I am proud of being part of something that no other branch has!
Date: 07/19/22 at 20:44
From: LSC(EXW)(SEL) Stacy Renee Peterson
Duty Stations: ECRC Norfolk VA, ECRC Det Fort Jackson
Comments: I would like to think every Chief Petty Officer who has guided me through my navy career and a special thank you to LSC LaCretia Hemphill
Date: 07/19/22 at 20:28
From: LSC(SEL) Kimberly Capogreca
Duty Stations: USCENTCOM HQ
Comments: Thank you for the great leadership I had from the beginning of my career till now. Because of your willingness to shape me and support me, I made it to become a Chief Select.
Date: 07/19/22 at 19:32
From: ITC (IW/SW/AW) (SEL) Andrew Baines
Duty Stations: CG-65 CHOSIN, DDG-88 PREBLE, VFA-101
Comments: Thanks to all the countless Sailors, family and friends for supporting me. I would not have made it this far without them.
Date: 07/19/22 at 17:01
From: MMC (SW/AW) (SEL) CHRISTOPHER HOOVER
Duty Stations: ACU-1 Pensacola, EOSC-RTF, NATTC Pensacola, USFF MOC Chicago, SRF Yokosuka, SWOSU Great Lakes, USS ESSEX LHD-2, NPDB Ramadi II, USS EMORY S. LAND AS-39
Comments: I would like to give thanks to and acknowledge those who have helped to guide and mentor me along the way, specifically: To all members of the Mess at ACU-1. To HMC Billie and OSCS Carroll. To ABFC Streeter, ABEC Compton, and HMC Barnaby. To LSCS Wells. To MMCs Doggett, Garcia, Sipagauta and Sosa: what a crew! To GMC Holmes. To MMCs Brooks, Coutts and Lapid. And to MMCM Hairston, for poking me in the eye when I needed it. To MMCs Gunter, Fludd, Ward, and Colamorea. And to DCCS Gomez. To Bill Root, Troy Pope, Johnny Kuhlman, Cesar Corral, Kevin Satorius, Damion Reierson, Steven Dickey, April Odom, Chris Ohrt, Aaron Monto, and all of my peers and Shipmates over the years who are unnamed here - thank you so much! I would not be here without you
Date: 07/19/22 at 15:49
From: CTNC(SW)(SEL) Steven Blake
Duty Stations: NR C10F NIOCGA Pensacola
Comments: I would not be here without the guidance and mentorship of countless members of the Chief’s Mess; my wife for her unyielding support; and most importantly my sailors. Their success is my success.
Date: 07/19/22 at 13:28
From: HMC(EXW/SW)(SEL) Daniel D. McCracken
Duty Stations: EMF Bethesda, CRS8 Annapolis
Comments: I would like to thank the countless Chief Petty Officers who have guided my career down this path with special note of my mentor MACS Sean Carroll.
Date: 07/19/22 at 12:21
From: MAC(SEL) Robert Golden
Duty Stations: MSRON-8 Bravo Company
Comments: I’d like to thank all the chiefs throughout my 13 year naval career, special thanks to the chiefs with MSRON 8 Bravo Company who have been there since I was an E-4 and been nothing but supportive.
Date: 07/19/22 at 12:10
From: HMC(EXW)(SEL) Daniel Lee Brown
Duty Stations: MSRON Eight
Comments: MSRON 12 EODMU 7 EODESU 1
Date: 07/19/22 at 11:48
From: ITC(SW)(SEL) David Giles
Duty Stations: NRC Knoxville
Comments: I would like to thank Senior Chief Crisp, MAC Hensley, ITC Stachey, ITC Doug McPeek and all other Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that have helped me along the way. I would also like to thank all E6 and below that have helped me achieve this goal. Without them I would not be able to make this goal a reality. Hooyah!
Date: 07/19/22 at 11:24
From: MMC(SEL) Ricky McFall
Duty Stations: NRC Knoxville
Comments: I am thankful for those Chiefs and leaders that have helped guide me to where I am today and those that I will continue to learn from in the future. Thank you MMCS(SW/AW) Caverly, MMC(SW) Hovey, HTC Ballew, Dustin Warren, Anthony Young, Chris Batting, and Greg Holt.
Date: 07/19/22 at 08:24
From: ITC (SEL) Drew Thomas Spaeth
Duty Stations: Combined Task Force 59
Comments: Registering as an ITC (SEL) reservist on mobilization in Bahrain.
Date: 07/19/22 at 03:21
From: MAC(SW)(SEL) Sheena Ann Therien
Duty Stations: NR NSF NBVC
Comments: First and foremost, I want to thank my husband, Scott, and my family for their unwavering support that makes my career a possibility. To all the leaders who took me under their wing, mentored me, trusted me to lead, and pushed me to get outside my comfort zone, THANK YOU! A great leader brings out the best in their people, building them up, listening, and paving the way to success. CDR(Sel) Roy Anderson, MACM Scott Fryer, MAC Malena Deall, and all the Sailors in my unit, words cannot begin to explain the extreme gratitude I have for each of you. I'm here because of you!! Thank you, a million times over!!!! Thank you to everyone at NBVC NRC, and CMCDM Derek King for supporting me during the SOY boards. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!!
Date: 07/18/22 at 20:21
From: BMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Kevin Patrick Burns
Duty Stations: ACU-1 Pensacola
Comments: BMC Gaskins for the mentorship over the last 10 years of my career.
Date: 07/18/22 at 17:50
From: UTC(SCW/EXW)(SEL) Daniel Anthony Villoni
Duty Stations: NOSC FT WORTH
Comments: I want to thank CECS(SCW/EXW) Wright, EOC (SCW) Phillips, and EOC (SCW) Collins. I’d also like to thank all of Bravo Company for teaching me how to be a more effective leader and helping not only further my career but also allowing me to make an impact on theirs.