The Goat Locker CPO Deck Log Sep-Oct 2008
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Date: 10/31/08 at 10:25 PM
From: AFCM William Norman Peterson
Email: <usnret1988@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: October 1978
Duty Stations: AIMD Rota Spain, COMFAIRMED, NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Website has become more sophisticated since my last visit long ago. Hope to connect with some chiefs I knew at Rota, Spain.
Date: 10/31/08 at 05:15 PM
From: RMCM(SW) Wayne L. Henderson
Email: <wayne.henderson@2L-3com.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: NTC San Diego, NavSchoolCommand Norfolk, NCS Adak, USS PT Defiance, USS Alamo, NTCC Long Beach CA, NavSchoolCommand San Diego, USS Constellation, USS Racine, NATCC Memphis, TN, USS Deyo, AFCENT Brunssum the Netherlands, USS Macdonough, Tinker AFB
Comments: Tinker AFB has a Navy Wing and 2 Sqds. TACAMO
Date: 10/31/08 at 10:05 AM
From: ABECS Demetrius Adams
Email: <demetrius.adams@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2001
Duty Stations: 85 Nimitz, NRD seattle, NALF Fentress,NAS Oceana
Comments: Hello shipmates.
Date: 10/31/08 at 04:15 AM
From: HMCS(SW/AW) John Mooers
Email: <mooersje@2lpd17.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: NAS Lemoore, NSF Antarctica, USNH Okinawa, NTC Great Lakes, USS Ponce (LPD-15), USFFC, USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
Comments: Great website and links for the Chief's community.
Date: 10/30/08 at 07:52 AM
From: NCC(AW/SW/FMF) Ret Timothy Fitzmaurice
Email: <timothy.fitzmaurice@2conus.army.mil>
Year made Chief: OCT 1992
Duty Stations: former ABE1, PNT,WASP,3D MARDIV,CVN-71,NAS OCEANA,CVA-67
Comments: currently working AO/PTSD Vietnam Navy cases,still taking care of Sailors!
Date: 10/29/08 at 07:14 PM
From: ADC(AW) Randall Harris
Email: <randall.harris@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USNS Comfort, VF-32, VF-14, NRD Chicago, VFA-211
Comments: NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!!!
Date: 10/29/08 at 02:51 PM
From: HMC Brandon Bruce
Email: <brandon.bruce@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NHOH, 2/4 MARINES, BMC KEY WEST, MAG 13 YUMA, AZ, NAVOPSPTCEN PEARL HARBOR
Comments: Have a fine Navy and Marine Corps day.
Date: 10/29/08 at 01:33 PM
From: ETC(SS) Paul A. Esden Sr
Email: <Esden22sone@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2002
Duty Stations: USS Baltimore, S8G NPTU Ballston Spa, USS Tennessee, NNPTC Nuclear Power School, USS Georgia
Comments: Hello to all CPO's
Date: 10/29/08 at 06:57 AM
From: DCC Ron Benion
Email: <benionrm2@2ddg98.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2001
Duty Stations: USS Forrest Sherman DDG 98, USS Tortuga LSD 46, USS Barry DDG 52, USS Forrestal AVT 59, USS Preble DDG 46, RTC Great Lakes, SSC Great Lakes
Comments: THERE IS NOTHING GREATER THAN BE A CHIEF IN THE NAVY.
Date: 10/27/08 at 10:06 PM
From: CSC Leon Brown
Email: <LBrown@2FFG59.Navy.Mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Reuben James FFG 57, USS Lake Erie CG 70, National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, USS Scott DDG 995, USS Bradley FFG 49, Naval Medical Clinic, Patuxent river, Maryland, USS San Antonio LPD 17, USS Kauffman FFG 59
Comments: IT FEELS GOOD TO FINALLY ARRIVE, THANKS TO ALL THAT HELP GUIDE MY CAREER ALONG THE WAY. I WANT TO THANK ALL MY BROTHERSFOR ALL OF THE KNOWLEDGE THE YOU ALL BESTOWED UPON ME.
Date: 10/27/08 at 09:29 PM
From: ADC GEORGE E BRYANT
Email: <gbryant@2ritternet.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: NAS NORVA, VR-24DET. NAS PAX RIVER. VP-6, VP-17, PMTC PT. MUGU.
Comments: GREAT TO BE ABOARD.
Date: 10/27/08 at 04:38 PM
From: SKC Raymond Muro
Email: <raymond.muro.mx@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: COMNAVAIRFOR, HSC-21, HC-11, USS CONSTELLATION, VFA-27
Comments: Lead by example
Date: 10/27/08 at 02:19 PM
From: GSEC(SW) Claytone McDaniel
Email: <clmcdaniel@2reliant.com>
Year made Chief: 2005
Duty Stations: USS Benfold DDG-65
Comments: Good morning fellow Chiefs, I have a question for you that I can not find the answer to. Why is the star on an even numbered Chief or an honorable Master Chief's anchor inverted? Most respectfully GSEC(SW) Claytone L. McDaniel U.S. Navy Retired.
Date: 10/27/08 at 01:17 PM
From: HMCM (RET) M."Doc" O'Boyle
Email: <O'Boyle.Michael@2dol.gov>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: MINSY, SBU's NSWG-1
Comments: Currently working with the Wounded Warrior Program, REALifelines, and Hire Vets First. Congrats, to all the "New" Chiefs. If you know any of our "Shipmate" who were injured in OEF/OIF. Let me know....! "Chiefs have been taking care of this Navy for a long time, Mr. Caldwell". Quote from John Wayne, in Operation Pacific.
Date: 10/27/08 at 12:21 PM
From: AOCS Ret David Torres
Email: <david.torres3@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 1998
Duty Stations: Duty Stations: NAS Kingsville TX, VP-47 Moffet Field CA, Navy Recruiting District New York, VC-1 Barbers Point HI, USS Kitty Hawk ( 2 tours) San Diego CA, VS-41 NAS North Island CA, USS Tarawa San Diego CA, USS Bonhomme Richard San Diego CA, CNAP San Diego CA, USS John CStennis Bremerton WA.
Date: 10/27/08 at 03:09 AM
From: BUC Adam Michaelson
Email: <bucmichaelson@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: PRT FARAH Afghanistan
Comments: Great to be a part of the Mess.
Date: 10/26/08 at 02:37 PM
From: RMCS/Ret Thomas F. Pacileo
Email: <tojopac@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1973
Duty Stations: Navcommsta Londonderry, Navcommsta Washington D.C., RM "B" School, Uss Hyman DD732, Uss Zellars DD-777, Nava; Air Facility Sigonella Sicily, Navcommsta Washington D.C. at Sugar Grove VW., Uss Corry DD-817, Navcommsta N.W. Cape Aust., Navsta Bklyn NY.
Comments: On Sep 16th 2009, I had the priviledge to "Pin" my son "Thomas B. Pacileo" with my old E-7 Anchors, what a thrill..... currently living in Neptune Beach Fl. Been retired since 1979. Miss being in the Navy still...... Wanna say hello? E-mail me. Tom Pacileo
Date: 10/25/08 at 02:32 PM
From: ATC(AW/SW) Matthew Murcin
Email: <matthew.murcin@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS Oceana AIMD, NAS Norfolk MARCC, NAS Keflavik Iceland AIMD, CV-67 USS JFK AIMD, NAS Jacksonville SERCC, NS Guantanamo Bay Cuba, NAS Jacksonville SERCC.
Comments: Hi. Nice to be here. Matt.
Date: 10/25/08 at 10:51 AM
From: AWC Brantley E. Lowe
Email: <brantley.lowe@2cvw8.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2003
Duty Stations: NS Annapolis, MD(91-92), HS-2 San Diego, CA(94-98), WTU San Diego, CA(98-01), HS-11 Jacksonville, FL(01-05), HSCWEPSCOL Det Jacksonville, FL(05-08), HS-3 Jacksonville, FL(08-present)
Comments: Hello to my fellow CPOs.
Date: 10/24/08 at 08:55 PM
From: ICC(SW/AW) Roberto Valadez
Email: <valadezr@2ffg51.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS KANSAS CITY AOR3, USS THACH FFG43, USS KITTY HAWK CV-63, TACTRAGRUPAC, USS MCCAMPBELL DDG85, USS GARY FFG51.
Comments: We are ONE STRONG!
Date: 10/24/08 at 05:32 PM
From: ISC Bernhard Alm
Email: <bernhard.t.alm@2ugov.gov>
Year made Chief: 2006
Duty Stations: USS C.F. Adams DDG2, AIC1773, AIC1763, JFIC0492, EUCOM JAC Molesworth, EUCOM JAC 0592
Comments: Lead by Example... NAVY CHIEF... NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 10/24/08 at 10:57 AM
From: Chris Junger HMCS(SW) USN RET
Email: <chrisjunger@2hotmail.com>
Duty Stations: RTC Orlando Co. 188 Aug 1969/Hospital Corps School SD Co. 45 1969-1970/NavHosp Long Beach/NavHosp San Diego/Sub Base Groton CT./USS Engage MSO-433/NSF Diego Garcia/FTG Guantanamo Bay/COMPHIBRON 1/Instructor Duty 8424/8425
Comments: Settled into the land locked Temecula Valley some years ago … always good to talk with ole shipmates and new ones and smell the salt again.
Date: 10/23/08 at 07:22 PM
From: BMC Keith Becker
Email: <lbeckerke@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: FY 2009
Duty Stations: USS OAK HILL
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE. Sept. 16th was the Greatest day of my Life.
Date: 10/23/08 at 07:02 PM
From: ICC(SW/AW) Kirk Rosa
Email: <navycpo7@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1990
Duty Stations: USS TRUCKEE AO-147, USS J.F.KENNEDY CV-67, NAVAL OCEANGRAPHIC OFFICE, PCU THEODORE ROOSEVELT, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN-71, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72, NAVAL EDUCATION TRAINING DETACHMENT DAM NECK, USNS COMFORT, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73
Comments: Looking for ole shipmates and log in, been awhile.
Date: 10/23/08 at 06:37 PM
From: CTTC Randy L. Lapo
Email: <Randy_Lapo@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NIOC Whidbey Island
Comments: Been flying all career
Date: 10/23/08 at 06:22 PM
From: Dave Gordon MCC(SS)
Email: <dgordon@2ci.tacoma.wa.us>
Duty Stations: USS William H Bates, SSN 680; USS Drum SSN 677, Reserve: Pacific Command & Fleet Public Affairs Center San Diego
Date: 10/23/08 at 04:01 PM
From: AZC(AW/SW) RETIRED PHIL BRAZILL
Email: <PBRAZILL@2GMAIL.COM>
Year made Chief: 2002
Duty Stations: LAST WAS COMHELTACWINGPAC
Comments: Just wanted to say to all the active duty CPO's I am with you in spirit in your daily struggles serving our country!!
Date: 10/23/08 at 04:48 AM
From: AWCS(NAC) Stephen Sanchez
Email: <stevedarlene@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1985
Duty Stations: VP-5, TSC Rota, VP-40, CPW-10, ASWOC Adak, NRD Seattle, VP-46
Comments: P-3 acoustic operator my entire career. Retired in 1998 from VP-46 at Whidbey Island, WA. Went back to college after retirement and became a registered nurse.
Date: 10/22/08 at 08:46 PM
From: EMC(SS) Troy Wick
Email: <cpowick@2rocketmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2005
Duty Stations: SSN 706, SSN 698, SSBN 730B, MTS 635, SSN 774
Comments: Thanks to everyone for all the support over the years.
Date: 10/22/08 at 08:31 PM
From: HMC(FMF) GWYN F. CARPENTER
Email: <gwyn.f.carpenter@2med.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NH CHERRY POINT; NH ROOSEVELT ROADS,PR; NH CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; 2ND MEDICAL BN, 2D FSSG; NH CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
Comments: It is an honor and a pleasure to be apart of the largest fraternity in the world.
Date: 10/22/08 at 08:04 PM
From: EOC Chuck Norris
Email: <seabeechuck@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: 2009
Duty Stations: NMCB 15, 9 NCR
Comments: Just wanted to sign the log book and look for some of my old shipmates.
Date: 10/22/08 at 06:14 PM
From: AMSC RET Cornelius Gipson
Email: <chiefcg@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 1978
Duty Stations: VAW-122 (last duty station)
Comments: I am looking for James L. Wilson MCPO (ADJ) who serves on board U.S.S Ranger CV-61 during 79-82 time frames in AIMD. He once reside in San Diego CA. I think he now lives in North Carolina.
Date: 10/22/08 at 02:28 PM
From: ITC Nick Marrazzo
Email: <dtmarrazzo@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: USS Orion, USS Simon Lake, FCTCLANT Damneck, SOCJFCOM, JSOC
Comments: Thanks to all who helped me achieve this. It is great to finally belong to this great mess.
Date: 10/22/08 at 09:40 AM
From: ABFC NYTRICIA FRANCIS
Email: <nytricia.francis@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NSA NORFOLK, VA
Comments: I never thought I'd make it and I made it; my greatest competition was myself and I proved me wrong. I now know that anything is possible, if I have FAITH in GOD, TRUST in my MENTORS, BELIEVE in my PEOPLE, and actually GIVE a DAMN anything is possible. Thank you to my shipmates, to my family, and my friends, most of all Thank you to my brothers and sisters who helped me get through it all. I LOVE YOU and will never ever forget you.
Date: 10/21/08 at 04:33 PM
From: ENC Bruce Turner
Email: <bruceban1213@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: SHIPPINGPORT ARDM-4, USS OSPREY MHC-51, NAVAL STATION PASCAGOULA PORT OPS, USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG-60
Comments: Its an honor to be a Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 10/20/08 at 01:50 PM
From: RPC Enya Liza George
Email: <enya.george@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NPC MILLINGTON, TN
Comments: This is a long awaited membership. After 17 years I am now selected, tested, and inducted as CHIEF. It is an honor to be a member of this greatest family around the world. Thank you Lord. I wish to thank the Chiefs for giving their time and energy in this event, and those who has stayed behind the desk to keep our jobs moving smoothly.
Date: 10/20/08 at 12:12 PM
From: ASC Dwayne Carswell
Email: <carswelld@2cvn77.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2006
Duty Stations: USS Forrestal (CV-59), NAS Cecil Field, NAVSTA Rota Spain, NAS Sigonella, Italy, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), CNATTU Jacksonville, Florida, USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77)
Comments: Proud to be a part of the Mess!
Date: 10/19/08 at 12:23 PM
From: ITC(SW/AW) Jason Sabater
Email: <jason.sabater@2ccsg11.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK(CV 63) Yokosuka, JA, FLTCOORDGRU Yokosuka, JA, COMCARSTRKGRU 11 San Diego, CA.
Comments: Hooyah FY09 Chiefs! Feeling good in my new Khaki's. Special Thanks to LNC Ratliff, YNC Noriega, and ISC Underwood(fellow inductees) forentertainment contentduring induction. Also thanks to SKCS Gueco, ETCM Powell, ITCM Pacot, FCCM Schwanke,ITC Lealie, and FCC Creveling. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/18/08 at 01:50 PM
From: ENCS(SS)Don Nicklason
Email: <mudchief72@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 1962
Duty Stations: MSF-378, DL-5, ASR-10, SS-565, PQS San Diego
Comments: Hello fellow shipmates. 4.0 website I'm from an Ole, Old Goatlocker. ret. 7/1/71 on 20.
Date: 10/18/08 at 07:45 AM
From: GSEC (retired) David Cavanaugh
Email: <davemcav@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1981
Duty Stations: USS Bainbridge, USS Kitty Hawk, Naval Submarine Base New London CT, USS Yosemite, USS Vreeland, USS Thorn, Great Lakes NTC
Comments: I retired from the Navy in 1984. I look back on my 20 years of service with pride and my years as a CPO with exceptional pride. Good luck and smooth sailing to you active duty chiefs.
Date: 10/17/08 at 06:48 PM
From: MMC Constantino Robert Lee
Email: <1Tino@2netscape.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Peliliu LHA-5, ACU-5 , USS Nimitz CVN-68, NEGB/JTF
Comments: These men of steel the Public never gets to know So little's heard about the Place, that sailors call the hole. But I can sing about the place, and try to make you see The hardened life of men down there, cause one of them is me.
Date: 10/17/08 at 06:02 PM
From: MAC Stan McGrath
Email: <mmcgrath@2stx.rr.com>
Year made Chief: 1976
Duty Stations: Great Lakes, New London, CT, Newport, RI, DaNang, RVN, NAS Brunswick, ME, Uss Lexington CVS-16, Recruiting duty, Uss Forrestal CV-59, Uss Spartanburg Couty LST 1192, NRMC Corpus Christi, TX
Comments: Just recently heard about the GOAT LOCKER great place to visit. Had to change from EM1 to MA to make chief, rates were tight. Really enjoyed my tours as as MA and continued in law enforcement after retiring.
Date: 10/17/08 at 11:34 AM
From: SHC(SW) retired James Friedman
Email: <laserver@2infowest.com>
Year made Chief: 1999
Duty Stations: USS Okinawa, USS Proteus, NAVCRUITCOM Los Angeles, USS Whidbey Island )Plank Owner),
Date: 10/17/08 at 10:29 AM
From: AWC Anthony Batz
Email: <anthony.batz@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: VP-26, FASOTRAGRULAND DET BRUNSWICK, VPU-1
Comments: Tried, Tempered, Trued
Date: 10/17/08 at 08:11 AM
From: ISC(SW/AW) Brandi Gutierrez
Email: <Brandi.Gutierrez@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS George Washington (CVN-73), NMITC Damneck VA, NAVPGSCOL Monterey CA, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), NAVWEPSTA Concord CA, USS Mount Hood (AE-29)
Comments: It is a privilege and an honor to wear the Chief’s uniform and be a member of this illustrious fraternity! I look forward to the many challenges and responsibilities ahead! Mission first, SAILORS ALWAYS!!
Date: 10/16/08 at 06:46 PM
From: CTNC(SW/EXW) Brian A. Brown
Email: <it_pro_nav@2earthlink.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: COMPETENT AFDM-6, USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994), USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), NSGA (now NIOC) WHIDBEY ISLAND, SUSLAK SEOUL KOREA, NIOC PENSACOLA FL
Comments: Thanks to all who supported and guided me throughout my career, and a special 'Thank You' to CTMC Timothy Yates who provided the most crucial mentorship of my Navy career so far. Congrats to all the other Chiefs who earned their Anchors this year!
Date: 10/16/08 at 05:39 AM
From: HMC(FMF/AW/SW/CAC) STEVE C REDDEN
Email: <STEVE.REDDEN@2MED.NAVY.MIL>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: 2D MARDIV, HS-5,VP-46,MAG-26,MWSS-272, HMM-161,HMM-268,HMH-461,MAG-29
Comments: Greetings Brothers and Sisters, It is an honor and privilege to finally get to this point. I know the real work has only just begun. I am looking forward to the experiences and knowledge I am going gain along the way. My sailors who got me here will never be forgotten and my sailors whom I lead now will never be put aside. For I am a deckplate leader who works tirelessly for my sailors and fosters theirpersonal and professional growth.I look forward to working with the mess and continuing to make our NAVY the best trained and well-equipped on the face of the earth.With the great makers helpseeour NAVY control the seas and skies whereverourleaderssend usinto it's 234th year and beyond.
Date: 10/15/08 at 04:25 PM
From: NCC Robert Joseph G. Pagtakhan
Email: <ccc@2lpd10.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS JUNEAU (LPD 10)
Comments: To all the Chief that has guided me through my transition, Thank you. The camaraderie that I have seen in the Mess is compared to none. Again, thank you for being a part of the Mess.
Date: 10/15/08 at 09:16 AM
From: ETC(SW/AW) Kent Cox
Email: <kent.c.cox@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY 2005
Duty Stations: USS DUNCAN FFG-10, USS GONZALEZ DDG-66 (Plankowner), NCTAMSLANTDETHRDS, USS NITZE DDG-94 (Plankowner), USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73, NASCC TX-Present
Comments: October 7, 2008 At the end, McCain's famous comfort with the town-hall format yielded a warm moment with a questioner who identified himself as a retired Naval Chief Petty Officer, who asked about sending troops to defend Israel against an attack from Iran. "Everything I learned about leadership I learned from a Chief Petty Officer," McCain said, patting him on the shoulder and then taking an offered handshake. I Love it! Not an endorsement just an observation...Hoo-YAH CHIEFS!
Date: 10/15/08 at 01:58 AM
From: BUC Mark Mackenzie
Email: <mark.mackenzie@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NMCB-1; NRD Pittsburgh; NMCB-40; 31st SRG; NMCB-17
Comments: Thank you to all those who have helped me throughout my career. I am proud to have been inducted into The Mess.
Date: 10/14/08 at 02:37 PM
From: AWC James E (Jim) Franken
Email: <navyjim@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: NAS Bruswick (VP-10, 26, 44 and NAS Jacksonville, VP-30
Comments: Spent 33 years in the Navy and finished up as a LCDR, USN ret in 1998. Started out as a SR in bootcamp, San Diego June-August 1965 company 264. best memories are from my time as a chief petty officer from 1980 to 1984. What has happened to the chief's initiation? I welcome email from anyone interested in contacting me.
Date: 10/13/08 at 07:09 PM
From: NCC(SS) Doug Onken
Email: <subswim@2avenuebroadband.com>
Year made Chief: 1998
Duty Stations: USS Tullibee(SSN-597), USS Sculpin (SSN-590), USS Tecumseh SSBN-628 B), NAVCONBRIG Charleston, USS Narwhal(SSN-671), USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723), NSSC Pearl Harbor, USS Hopper DDG-70, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Comments: I was an IC converted to ET, then converted to NC while I was the NSSC CCC. I retired in 2005, I miss all my fellow Chiefs and going to sea. Keep it safe and strong shipmates!
Date: 10/13/08 at 05:21 PM
From: ATC Timothy Ake
Email: <USNDudeman@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1991
Duty Stations: USN: VA-195, VA-122, VA-27; USNR: NAS Miramar
Comments: Thanks to ATCS Baxter (Retired) best Chief I ever worked for and the one I aspired to emulate. Kudos to AVCM Kegley - you made it all the way, partner!
Date: 10/13/08 at 05:07 PM
From: AWC Sage E. Mathis
Email: <basis_36@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: USS Forrestal, NAS Cecil Field, HC-4, VP-30, HM-15, NSWC Panama City, Fl. HM-15
Comments: Fellow brothers and sisters, thank you for welcoming me to the mess, as you well know we are a global community and anything I can assist you with please let me know.
Date: 10/13/08 at 07:00 AM
From: ISC Dan Sherman
Email: <drayandk8@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NMITC; NSAWC Fallon, NV; COMSIXTHFLT Gaeta, IT; JAC Molesworth, UK; NEIC, Dam Neck VA
Comments: Thank you to all who supported me over the years. God Bless the Navy and the Mess!
Date: 10/12/08 at 10:56 PM
From: ABHC(AW) Jon D Baker
Email: <mrjackdaniels69@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: USS NEW ORLEANS(LPH11), NATTC SAN DIEGO, USS PELELIU(LHA 5), NATTC PENSACOLA
Comments: Want to thank ABHC(Retired) Jeff Carter, ABHCS(Retired) Steve Nieman, ABHC Fred Baxter ABHC James Magee. You have inspired and driven me to the place for which I now stand. God blessed me and you showed me the way. Congrats to all fy-09 Chief Petty Officers.
Date: 10/12/08 at 09:20 AM
From: RPCM(FMF/SW/AW/MTS) Jay Stuckey
Email: <jaystuc@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: MCRD, PISC (90-93); USS PONCE (93-95); USS SAIPAN (95-96); NSWC IHD (96-99); USS ENTERPISE (99-01); 3rd MARDIV (01-02); OTCN NCS (02-05); 2nd MLG (05-07); MARFORPAC (07-present)
Comments: Looking for old shipmates that served with during my career.......
Date: 10/11/08 at 12:16 PM
From: OSC(SW/AW) Gregory D. Glaeser
Email: <gregory.glaeser@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), NTC Great Lakes, USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), CSCS Unit Dam Neck
Comments: A sincere "Thank You" to all of the Chiefs I had the opportunity to work for in the last 14 years. You know who you are. You all have made a positive impact on my life. For that I am a better sailor, man and now a Chief!
Date: 10/11/08 at 09:25 AM
From: QMCS Bob McGovern
Email: <bobmcgovern@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1987
Duty Stations: USS Goldsborough, Selfridge ANGB
Comments: A word of thanks to Chief Chuck Sharkey and the Motor City Chief's Mess for working closely with the Selfridge CPOA. Also, congratulations to all the Chiefs that earned their anchors this year. Bob McGovern, QMCS-Retired
Date: 10/11/08 at 07:35 AM
From: HMC(FMF) Simeon S. Cadavos
Email: <desert1sailor@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: 11th DENCO DET IWAKUNI, NAVHOSP PENSACOLA, NAVHOSP OKINAWA, FMSS(CAMP PENDLETON), NAVHOSP BREMERTON, NNMC BETHESDA (8783), BRDENCL STOCKTON, CA
Comments: Thanks to my family and to all who mentored me. It's not about me anymore. Navy Chief, Navy Pride.
Date: 10/10/08 at 10:44 PM
From: CTMC(SW) Shiletha D. Arnold
Email: <shiletha@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: COMSEVENTHFLT, NSGA Pearl Harbor, White House Communications Agency, NIOC Norfolk, NIOD Northwest
Comments: First of all I have to thank God because without him, this would be impossible. To my favorite Chief in the world, ITC(SW) Willie Arnold, love you and thank you for the last 12 years ;). A special thanks to all of my family for sticking by me through the good and the bad. Not to bad for a kid who many thought wouldn't amount to nothing. And last but not least, my Brothers and Sisters in the Mess. THANK YOU for accepting me into the hallowed halls of the Goat Locker. May I never do anything to discredit anything we stand for, and remain a standard to emulate always. If you need me, my door is always open.
Date: 10/10/08 at 10:05 PM
From: AZC Jeffery Medina
Email: <jeffery.medina@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: HS-10, HS-6, AIMD Miramar, VFA-22, CNATTU Lemoore, VFA-151, VFA-125
Comments: It is great to be a part of the mess. Congratulations to all who made it this year.
Date: 10/10/08 at 08:11 PM
From: CTRC(AW/NAC) Daniel S. Gammon
Email: <dsgammo@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HS-14 San Diego / NSA Fort Meade / NSGA Rota Spain / PMA-290 NAVAIR Pax River / Bagram, Afghanistan
Comments: It is an honor to finally be given the opportunity to join the Chief Petty Officer's hallowed brotherhood. Many thanks to some of the strong Chiefs who steered me in the right direction to put me where I am today, namely former CTIC Ryan Shroyer. Your friendship and mentorship will not be forgotten.
Date: 10/10/08 at 06:47 PM
From: RMC Richard E. Legg
Email: <relcpo1@2atlanticbb.net>
Year made Chief: 1973
Duty Stations: USS LENAWEE APA-195/COMPHIBPAC STAFF AMPHIBASE CORONADO CA/USS HARTLEY DE-1029/USS JOSEPH K. TAUSSIG DE-1030/FTC SDIEGO/USS DIXIE AD-14/RM"A"SCHOOL NTC SDIEGO
Comments: I spent 22 years in the Navy - 18 years in San Diego area and 4 years in Newport RI. Retired in 1979 and now live in Clearfield, Pa.
Date: 10/10/08 at 06:44 PM
From: MCC Brian Brannon
Email: <brianjfa@2earthlink.net>
Year made Chief: 2009
Duty Stations: Naval Media Center DET San Diego, Fleet Public Affairs Center Pacific
Date: 10/10/08 at 02:35 PM
From: HMC/RET Michael L. Smith
Email: <smithm909@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: USS JOHN A. BOLE (DD-755), NAVAL HOSPITAL, CAMPLEJEUNE, NC. , USS REPOSE (AH-16), NAVAL SHIP YARD PHILADELPHIA, PA. USS PORTLAND (LSD-37), NAVRESCEN, DAVENPORT, IA., 2BN 8TH MARINES, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC., MEPS, OMAHA, NE., 3RD MARINE AIRWING EL TORO, C
Comments: Congratulations to all our new Chiefs.
Date: 10/10/08 at 12:59 PM
From: ASC John Gutierrez
Email: <johnny.gutierrez2@2us.army.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS Chase Field, USS America, NAS Corpus Christi
Comments: I'm truly humbled to be part of this great brotherhood. Go Navy
Date: 10/10/08 at 05:17 AM
From: HMC Chris Colokathis'Vinuya
Email: <chris_colokathisvinuya@yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: Operational Hospital Support Unit Headquarters Command Camp Pendleton, CA
Comments: Currently recalled Sept 2008-OCt09 Support OIF Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Department: Deployed Warrior Medical Management Center.
Date: 10/10/08 at 03:47 AM
From: CTNC(SW/AW) Lodewijk Woolridge-Jones
Email: <wjay73@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NNDC; Puerto Rico; Pentagon; USS Kearsarge; NIOC Maryland; NIOC Suitland
Comments: I give all thanks to God Almighty. I also want to thank all the Chiefs that gave me the opportunity to excel. I've been using the goat locker for over 5yrs as a research tool, it was especially helpful to me during induction ;0). I am finally part of the most dynamic brotherhood in the world!
Date: 10/10/08 at 03:01 AM
From: AMEC(AW/SW) Chris Adkins
Email: <cmashark@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VF-101/VF-2/VF-101/CVW-1
Comments: Thank you to all that I have served with. I am very proud to be a part of the mess.
Date: 10/09/08 at 07:20 PM
From: MAC(SCW) Rick Starks
Email: <rtbarab@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: NMCB 18
Comments: Thanks to UTCS Mitch Olson, BMCS Ric Conrad and all of the other Chiefs who helped me along the way!
Date: 10/09/08 at 05:49 PM
From: AMC(AW) Brian J. Brooks
Email: <brian.brooks2@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: HC-2, VX-1, CVN-69, HSC-2 AND HSC-22
Comments: I would like to first and foremost thank God for helping me attain the most memorable point in my career. Second, would be my wonderful wife Tezzra and my family who helped, pushed and believed in me. Helping me study on weekends when I went home to be with the family and stood by me through three hectic times of testing to get to this point. Third and who cannot be forgotten, all of the junior sailors, my peersand numerous Genuines who mentored and guided me along the right path to achieve the pinning of my anchors on that wonderful day of 16SEP2008. Congratulations to all of my brothers and sisters, who have made the transition to the CPO Mess. It has been a wonderful feeling transitioning to the CPO mess. Again Thank You all who have made this possible. NAVY CHIEF…………NAVY PRIDE Shout out to class 116 FY-09 FROM COMHELSEACOMBATWINGLANT Norfolk Virginia
Date: 10/09/08 at 01:39 PM
From: HMC(AW) Winston A. Granville
Email: <wagranville64@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1998
Duty Stations: Great Lakes, USS Orion, Naval Hospital Portsmouth, FST-6, NSHS San Diego, 2 FSSG, Camp Lejeune
Comments: Learned something new everyday and now as a retiree I am more than qualified for my current job.
Date: 10/09/08 at 11:40 AM
From: PRC(AW/SW) Preston Maxwell
Email: <prestonmaxwell@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HC4, AIMD SIGONELLA, AIMD OCEANA, USS WASP, CPPD ROTA SPAIN
Comments: Just a shout out to my brothers and sisters. If you need anything all it takes is an email.
Date: 10/08/08 at 08:31 PM
From: EODC(EWS/SW/AW) Michael Dial
Email: <mikey7d7@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY 09
Duty Stations: VFA-106, VFA-113, EODMU TWO
Comments: Proud and honored to be here.
Date: 10/08/08 at 08:00 PM
From: ABHC(AW/SW) JOSHUA J NAPOLI
Email: <stephanynaplli@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: CVN-70; NAES LAKEHURST; CVN-65
Comments: I am so very proud and thankful to be apart of the greatest brotherhood/ sisterhood in the world. Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way to get here.
Date: 10/08/08 at 07:28 PM
From: MMC Joshua Michael Hightower
Email: <hightowerclassics@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Naval Nuclear Power School, Goose Creek, SC Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY USS Asheville SSN 758, San Diego, CA Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY
Naval Reserve Officer Training Command, Tucson, AZ
Comments: I advanced to Chief Petty Officer FY09, I found your website while conducting research on the history of the Navy Chief.
Date: 10/08/08 at 05:13 PM
From: ISC(SW/AW) Jayson Fuller
Email: <jayson.fuller@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Dam Neck, NMITC, VF101, COMPHIBGRUONE, APSPAC,
Comments: I thank GOD first for everything in my life. Second, I thank all of the Chief's and Petty Officer's that spent their time and energy to training and mentoringme over the years. I "owe" them more than I can every repay in this lifetime. I am committed and motivated to be a blessing in the lives of the Sailors I work with. I will give back what I can.
Date: 10/08/08 at 09:58 AM
From: HMC Joshua David French
Email: <frenchjd@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NMCB 4, 1 MLG, I MEF (MHG),NMCSD
Comments: Glad to be a part of this great mess. When you need me I'll be there.
Date: 10/08/08 at 04:51 AM
From: YNC Michael J, Pudloski
Email: <cuttysark73@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: FY 09
Duty Stations: USFJ Det 105
Comments: Fellow Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs, I am so honored to be a member of the Hallowed Brotherhood of the Chief Petty Officers of the United States of America. If there was one thing that really stood during the entire Chief's induction FY 09 process it would be remember where you came from. Without your Junior Sailors’ that you have had the honor to lead in the pastyou would have never been selected for Chief. Taking care of our Sailor's is our number one Job. No matter how insignificant a question may seem to you, follow up and get the right answer. Don't bullshit someone if you don't know. Find out and get back to that Sailor. It is our responsibility to train our Sailor's so that some day they will have the opportunity to be in our shoes.
Proudly Initiated on 20SEP08 at NOSC Columbus, Ohio. YNC Pudloski
Date: 10/07/08 at 10:04 PM
From: ABEC Henry Green
Email: <thegreatone3000@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CVN-70, NAS Pensacola, CV-67, NSA Bahrain, CVN-73 and presently NATTC ABE A-1 school house.
Comments: I am forever thankful to all I have served with. Without you there would not be a ABEC H. Green. I will make you proud.
Date: 10/07/08 at 09:25 PM
From: SKC Robert Barrera
Email: <robbar1017@2att.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: FFTU210,CHB6,CHB13
Comments: I want to thank all who were part of the induction process, it is something that I will always remember.
Date: 10/07/08 at 08:31 PM
From: BUC Jesse Garcia-Montes
Email: <jesse.garcia-montes@2aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NMCB 4, 31st SRG, 1 NCR
Comments: I am very proud to be a member of this mess.
Date: 10/07/08 at 03:16 PM
From: HMC(FMF) Roger Green
Email: <roger.w.green@2usmc.mil>
Year made Chief: 1994
Duty Stations: USMC 1976-1980. USN 1980-1998. 22 years active, 18 in the Navy, 16 of those with the FMF.
Comments: First off, my CONGRATULATIONS to the New Breed of Chief's from this year. WELCOME! Second, looking for anyone who might know the whereabouts of HMCS(Ret) Jack Fisher. Third, and final, just who gave the "thumbs-up" on this new Marine Corps-style wannabe uniform??? Scuttlebutt has it that it was "put to a vote" with the Fleet. Please tell me that none of the Chiefs Messes voted "Aye" on this! I can tell you, not a single Marine that I've spoke to has anything positive to say, especially when they find themselves saluting an E-2 or E-3 because there's something shiney on the collar! But, I also remember Adm Zumwalt's "Bus Driver" uniforms, and the "Umpire Working Uniform", and the "Salt-n-Peppers" of days gone by. It's amazing how the Navy always went back to "The Traditional" when all was said and done. Semper Fi!
Date: 10/07/08 at 02:19 PM
From: ATCS(AW/SW) Ret. Chris Holmes
Email: <snarfy2@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 1991
Duty Stations: RTC Orlando/NATTC Millington/VF-124/VF-51/VP-6/NATTC Millington/VF-101/CV-62/VX-4/VF-21/VS-21/VFA-106/VFA-37
Comments: Still supporting the cause. Working for Wyle at Pax River. Congrats to all the new CPOs and the messes that grew them. Fair winds and following seas.
Date: 10/07/08 at 10:05 AM
From: FCC Thomas C. Masanotti
Email: <thomas.masanotti@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2006
Duty Stations: USS Chosin; NRD Portland; USS Momsen; Center for Security Forces.
Comments: I am very proud to be a part of a brotherhood/sisterhood that is so genuine and focused on making the the best Navy in the world work and get better at how it operates and cares for it's Sailors.
Date: 10/06/08 at 05:06 PM
From: CSC Rafael Agustin
Email: <jagustin23@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1997
Duty Stations: USS Belleau Wood/Pearl Harbor/USS Fort Mchenry/Subase Bangor/USS Abraham Lincoln/NAF Atsugi/USS Gary
Comments: I am extremely proud to serve the best Navy in the World.
Date: 10/06/08 at 10:54 AM
From: DSCM(SW/AW) Brian R. Schmidt
Email: <bigbull12@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1987
Duty Stations: CSTSC Mare Island, USS John Rodgers DD-983, CSTSC Mare Island, USS Stark FFG-31, MOTU-12, USS Saratoga CV-60, FTSCLANT Det Mayport.
Comments: Nice site. Thanks.
Date: 10/06/08 at 10:45 AM
From: ISC(SW) Jeffrey J. Arnold Sr.
Email: <arnoldj@2ddg65.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS BENFOLD DDG-65
Comments: Being a Chief is better than I ever imagined.
Date: 10/06/08 at 07:02 AM
From: GMC Billy Caviness
Email: <william.caviness@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Ramage(DDG-61), MARMC, Riverine Squadron One
Comments: It is an honor to be here and I want to thank everyone for helping me get here.
Date: 10/05/08 at 08:31 PM
From: GSCM(SW) Ret Woody T Hall Jr
Email: <texscpo@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1994
Duty Stations: USS O. H. Perry FFG-7, USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51, USS The Sullivans DDG-68, Surface Warfare Officers School X2, ATG- Mayport
Comments: Great to see everyone in the mess. The greatest in the World!
Date: 10/05/08 at 08:00 PM
From: CSC(SW/AW) Jermaine A. Benton
Email: <joijoanna@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise, MCMROT Crew Delta, NNMC Bethesda/USNS Comfort, USS Eisenhower, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Elrod, SCSC Wallops Island
Comments: God bless you, all my sisters and brothers!!! I'm grateful for all the challenges throughout my career from my junior people.Also the training and grooming from the Chiefs Mess that prepared me alsothroughout my career for the position of being a Chief.
Date: 10/05/08 at 07:44 PM
From: MAC Mark Simpson
Email: <msimpson3@2carolina.rr.com>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: VF-103,ESD-262,NTTC Lackland
Comments: Still amazed that I was selected.
Date: 10/05/08 at 06:56 PM
From: ADC(AW) Robert Sales
Email: <robert.sales1@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: NAS Atl, NAS JAX, NAS Whidbey Is, JRB Ft Worth, NAS Norfolk, NAB Little Creek
Comments: Glad to be a part of the CHIEF Brotherhood!!!
Date: 10/05/08 at 06:38 PM
From: PSC Angela Gowans
Email: <angela.gowans@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: PSD Miramar, CA; PSD Willow Grove, PA; NMCRC New Haven, CT; NAF Washington D.C.; PSD Patuxent River, MD
Comments: I want to thank all those who made this year's Induction process so very humbling, enlightening, and extremely meaningful. I dedicate this season to my late husband, PSC(AW) Charles Gowans, USNR - smiles from heaven! Very proud to be a part of the Chief's Mess - see all my brothers and sisters on the Deckplates!
Date: 10/05/08 at 01:05 PM
From: CTIC(SG/SW/NAC) Chris Taylor
Email: <ctaylordep07@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: DLI, NSGA Kunia, NIOC Misawa
Comments: I'd like to thank all the Chiefs through my career who mentored me and showed me the way to being part of the team and finally joining their ranks. I am proud to call you my brothers and sisters! See you in the fleet!
Date: 10/04/08 at 11:29 PM
From: HMC Michael DiPietro
Email: <michael.j.dipietro@2afghan.swa.army.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Great Lakes, IL; NNMC, Bethesda; Sigonella, Sicily; EMF Kuwait; NH Jacksonville, FL; ECRC San Diego Afghanistan.
Comments: Had a great and challenging Induction and I would like to thank all my brothers in Afghanistan that tested and tried me and I am proud to be a part of the mess.
Date: 10/04/08 at 06:19 AM
From: ADC(AW/NAC) Rich Klein
Email: <vr52guy@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NASJRB Willow Grove, VR-52, VR-48, C-12 DET Willow Grove, VR-52
Comments: I am proud to be one of the newest members of one of the best Chief's messes in the Navy. VR-52 and the CPOA of NAS Willow Grove.
Date: 10/03/08 at 10:08 PM
From: NCC(SW/CRF)LEONARD N. DORSEY II
Email: <starchild357@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS AINSWORTH FF1090, USS NORMANDY CG 60, NRD OHIO, USS CAPE ST. GEORGE CG 71, NRD HOUSTON
Comments: It feels good to bepart of the world greatest military fraternity. Praise god and bless all my brothers and sisters that are in arms way.
Date: 10/03/08 at 08:20 PM
From: AOC(AW/SW) Terry L Oliver
Email: <olivertl@2lhd2.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Essex LHD2, AIMD MISAWA, VFA-106, USS Roosevelt CVN-71
Comments: Happy to be a part of one of the strongest organization known. Take care and i will see you all about the decks.
Date: 10/03/08 at 07:08 PM
From: AEC(AW/SW) Rick A Warnick
Email: <unclesalty69@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VP-46, CFWP DET Misawa AIMD, USS NIMITZ
Comments: Brothers Sisters, thanks for the support over the years.
Date: 10/03/08 at 12:29 PM
From: STGCS (SW) USN ret. Kurt Michael Keys
Email: <kmkeys321@2cox.net>
USS Davis (DD-937) USS Parsons (DDG-33) FLEASWTRACENPAC SAN Diego, California USS Cape Cod (AD-43) USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG-23) USS Reasoner (FFG-1063)
Date: 10/03/08 at 07:41 AM
From: HTC(SW/AW) David Canales
Email: <david.canales@2txsg.state.tx.us>
Year made Chief: 1996
Duty Stations: RTC San Diego Ca, Treasure Island Ca, NSB, Pearl Harbor HI, USS Jason AR-8 Pearl Harbor HI, USS Dixon AS-37 San Diego Ca, NSB/TRF Bangor Wa, USS Nimitz CVN-68 Bremerton Wa, RTC Great Lakes RDC, Fleet Reserve, Texas Maritime Regiment
Comments: Greetings To all Fellow Chiefs Glad To be part of the Mess. Congratulations to all the new Navy Chief's
Date: 10/03/08 at 05:23 AM
From: ETC(SCW/FMF) Sean Gaylord
Email: <sean.gaylord@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: 1st NCR, NCFSU2, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Enterprise
Comments: Hello Brothers and Sisters! I have recently been through Induction on two continents! I started at Port Hueneme, CA and finished here at lovely Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. Many thanks to the entire Mess and especially those who participated and organized the training for all the FY09 Selectees. It was an experience I would not care to go through again although it was worth it. See ya in the Mess!!
Date: 10/03/08 at 12:24 AM
From: ETCM(SW) Robert A. Virden
Email: <flightlesspilot@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1979
Duty Stations: USS Firedrake (AE-14), PrecomUSS MT. Hood (AE-29), NS San Diego, CA, USS Cocopa (ATF-101), NAS Mirmar, CA, NTC San Diego, CA, USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37), COMNAVAIPAC.
Comments: Wanted to say HI to all my old shipmates. I also want to thank all those still on active duty for carrying on the traditions of the "Chief".
Date: 10/02/08 at 11:36 PM
From: UTC(SCW) Justin M. Gavin
Email: <justin-gavin@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: PSD North Island, VF-2, FST Green Bay, NMCB 25
Comments: I wanted to thank the NOSC Green Bay and NOSC Minneapolis Messes for their training and dedication. The training wasFirst Rate all around the board. I also wanted to say thanks to all my brothers and sisters from Minneapolis for accepting us Green Bay Bubbas.
Date: 10/02/08 at 10:02 PM
From: HMC Stanley Kaneshiro
Email: <sharkbait55@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: 3rd Marine Division Okinawa; Naval Medical Clinic Pearl Harbor; 1st Battalion 3rd Marines; IDC "C" School San Diego; Combat Logistics Battalion 4; 3rd Medical Battalion 3rd MLG;
Comments: I am extremely honored to be part of the Chief's Mess and would like to thank all the Chiefs who helped me get to where I am today.I also would have never made it without my beautiful wife Corie.
Date: 10/02/08 at 09:26 PM
From: HMC Jason Vernier
Email: <lildoc1994@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VF-21, VAQ-136, CV-64, NAVHOSPGLAKES, ASTC Miramar, 2d MAW
Comments: Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Date: 10/02/08 at 08:16 PM
From: HMC (former STGC) David Dutcavich
Email: <ddutcavich@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: FSS, KWEST; USS SCHOFIELD (DEG-3); USS MCCLOY (FF-1038); NRIUWGRU2, BALTO; NRFH20, PHILA
Comments: How did I miss this site all these years? Glad to be a part. Where's the coffee mess?
Date: 10/02/08 at 02:28 PM
From: HMC (FMF) (Retired) Bob Jaeger
Email: <boatrider@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1989
Duty Stations: USS Barbey (FF1088), 1st MarDiv, IMEF.
Comments: Been a while since I've been here...Just wanted to say Hi to my fellow Chiefs. Drop me a line
Date: 10/02/08 at 10:09 AM
From: MAC(SW/AW) Cortez Jefferies
Email: <cortez.jefferies@2med.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS ROARK, USS TEXAS, USS INGRAHAM, PSNSY PUGET SOUND, USS CARL VINSON, CFAO OKINAWA, NEGB GUBA, NMED PORTSMOUTH
Comments: Glad to be here and thank you to all who have helped me along the way, i won't forget where i came from. NAVY CHIEF.......NAVY PRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 10/01/08 at 10:53 PM
From: RPC Patrick W. Mondragon
Email: <mondragonpw@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MCRD San Diego (2008-2011), USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) (2005-2008) NRD San Francisco (2002-2005), NMCB THREE (2000-2002), USS MOOSBRUGGER (DD 980) (1997-2000), RTC Great Lakes (AUG-DEC 1997)
Comments: Hello Fellow Chiefs! It's good to be a part of the Mess!
Date: 10/01/08 at 08:54 PM
From: HMC Luis A. Rodriguez
Email: <hmdocrod@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2008 (FY-09)
Duty Stations: 4th MED BN C & C "C" Co., Fox Co. 2/25, RLT 5, 5th Marines, MIUWU 203, MarSecDiv 23,
Comments: Glad to be a member of the mess, Congratulations to all my brothers and sister who also made it this year.
Date: 10/01/08 at 08:55 PM
From: NCC Patrick B O'Keefe
Email: <patrick.b.okeefe@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NRD San Diego, NRD New York, NAVRESCRUIT AREA Northeast and Area West, and Pacific, ASU Bahrain, MCRD Parris Island
Comments: So this is what its like in the mess!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all my mentors. They all are the reason I am here and also still in the Navy.
Date: 10/01/08 at 07:56 PM
From: FCC Ken Lilley
Email: <klilley@2ddg79.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY 09
Duty Stations: USS Briscoe, NRD Philadelphia, USS Oscar Austin
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs that made a difference in my career. Bill, Hasaan, Johnny B, Joe, "Rico", Ian, and ALL the rest! Thanks to my family, without their support, I would not be where I am or who I am today!
Date: 10/01/08 at 07:22 PM
From: SKC(SCW) Patrick Wright
Email: <p2lman1960@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NMCB-15
Comments: Damn proud to be here and a great thanks to the Chiefs Mess of NMCB-15 for getting me to this point. HOORAH SEABEES!!!
Date: 10/01/08 at 11:57 AM
From: MAC David M. "Mike" Crews
Email: <dcrews@2kingslandgeorgia.com>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: NR CV-67 (NR CV Southeast), NAVSTAGTMO SECDET, NR NSF Kings Bay, NR NCIS SEFO
Comments: I just wanted to stop by and congratulate all of the newly inducted"genuine" FY 2009 Chief Petty Officers. Welcome to "the mess" brothers and sisters.
Date: 10/01/08 at 11:13 AM
From: ITC(AW) Retired Howard Smith
Email: <howard.smith1@2va.gov>
Year made Chief: 1996
Duty Stations: NAF Atsugi Japan, USS BAINBRIDGE, AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON FIVE, NAVLINKSTA MT SANTA RITA RP, USS OKINAWA, NCTS SAN DIEGO, USS CORONADO, NRD PITTSBURGH
Comments: Although I am retired, the CPO work ethic is burning ever bright here at Veterans Hospital here in Pittsburgh. I only wish that some of the "civillians" that work here had that same type of work ethic for our Veterans. Proud to have served and always proud to be a CPO.
Date: 10/01/08 at 08:13 AM
From: MAC William R. Tapley
Email: <wtapley@2lisbonpd.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Inchon LPH-12, NR NSF Brunswick ME, CJTF-HOA Djibouti
Comments: Proud and honored to be part of the Chiefs Mess.
Date: 10/01/08 at 03:27 AM
From: ATC Gary Vann
Email: <Gary@2RVFlags.com>
Year made Chief: 2003
Duty Stations: VS-41,AIMD NASNI,VS35,VS38,VS41,VS35
Comments: Retired in 2006, But want to look up some old shipmates.
Date: 09/30/08 at 08:17 PM
From: MTC Jim Simons
Email: <james.g.simons@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: September 2008
Duty Stations: SUBSCOL Groton CT (1997), TTF Kings Bay Georgia (1998), USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735 (1998-2001), USS Rhode Island SSBN 740 (2001-2006), TTF Kings Bay GA (2006-PRESENT)
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs who mentored me in the past and helped me during the transition. Without your guidance and support I know I would not be where I am today. I also would like to thank my Family for their support, Nicole and Ashley Thank you. Congratulations to all my fellow FY 09 CPO Brothers and Sisters.
Date: 09/30/08 at 05:19 PM
From: DCCS(SW/AW)(ret) Brad Westberry
Email: <westberry@2cableone.net>
Year made Chief: 1988
Duty Stations: USS Pyro(AE-24), USS Wm. C. Lawe(DD-763), TPU(staff) T.I., USS Paul F. Foster(DD-964), NRS New Braunfels, Tx., FTG GTMO, FTG Ingleside, USS Inchon(MCS-12), MWTC Ingleside, CNE Ingleside
Comments: Just received my orders to transfer from the Fleet Reserve to the Retired List, doesn't seem like it was 30 years ago that I joined the World's Finest Navy. All of you still on active duty stay safe out there and Thank you for your service. Anyone out there remember me give me a shout. Brad
Date: 09/30/08 at 05:13 PM
From: HMC(SW/AW) Neal Lacey
Email: <dalacey@2live.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Branch Health Clinic NAS JRB Willow Grove, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, NMC Portsmouth, VA. USS Wasp, MCRD Parris Island South Carolina
Comments: I just want to thank all those who helped me get to this point. It has been an honor to have served with you all. There are too many to mention but you all know who you are.
Date: 09/30/08 at 04:45 PM
From: ISC(SW/AW) Joshua M. Boniella
Email: <joshua.boniella@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY2009
Duty Stations: USS Kitty Hawk, COMSUBGRU 7, Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS)
Comments: Honored to wear the Fouled Anchor.
Date: 09/30/08 at 02:56 PM
From: YNC(SW/SCW) William "Bill" Garcia
Email: <william.j.garcia@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09 (September 2008)
Duty Stations: CNARF, NMCRC Austin TX, NMCB 25, USS Shrike/MHC Crew Bold, NOSC Madison WI and now NAVCRUITDIST Phoenix AZ
Comments: Thank you to everyone for your continued mentorship and leadership roles that have helped me be the Chief that I am today. It is great to be on board with such a great group of Sailors! If anyone ever needs my assistance, please contact me!
Date: 09/30/08 at 12:32 PM
From: HMC Royce Strahan
Email: <Royce@2impactprintngsolutionsinc.com>
Year made Chief: 1988
Duty Stations: San Diego, NMCB-5, USS Conyngham DDG-17
Comments: Proud to be associated with my fellow Goat Locker peers. Pride and Service always.
Date: 09/30/08 at 11:42 AM
From: MAC Phillip Hamrick
Email: <phillip.hamrick@2soddy-daisy.org>
Year made Chief: FY2009
Duty Stations: MESD-232
Comments: I really want to thank all who have helped me to make Chief. The support and advice has been more than I could ask for.
Date: 09/30/08 at 11:34 AM
From: YNC(AC) Harold J Yannacci Jr
Email: <navet91@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1986
Duty Stations: NROTC University of Washington, USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), NRD Harrisburg, NAVFAC Keflavik, MIDEASTFOR, TACWINGSLANT, USCINCEUR Airborne Command Post and USS PROTEUS (AS-17)
Comments: Retired '91
Date: 09/30/08 at 01:29 AM
From: MAC(SW) Jason M. Willoughby
Email: <jason.willoughby@2fe.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY2009
Duty Stations: USS Cimarron,USS Paul F. Foster,NSA Souda Bay,NAS Whidbey Island,NAF Atsugi Japan
Date: 09/30/08 at 01:01 AM
From: SKC(AW) Jon Clinton Stetz
Email: <jon.stetz@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: EODOSU7 / VR-57 / VAQ129 / JCS-JTF / CNSP / CVN72 /CV64 / FFG19
Comments: I am extremely proud to make this entry here today. It has taken many years to get to this moment, but I am here to stay and finish the mission.
I want to thank all those who supported me through the years, my family, my friends, my many mentors, and the Sailors that have worked for and with me throughout my career, you are the reason I am here today. I also want to thank and congratulate my new brothers and sisters who went through the induction process with me. Last of all congratulations to all new CPO's in becoming a part of an elite group of leaders in the Greatest Navy in the world....
NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 09/29/08 at 06:42 PM
From: EODC Michael Turkenkopf
Email: <usnbmbtk@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY 09
Duty Stations: EOD Training and Evaluation Unit TWO
Comments: Glad to be here.
Date: 09/29/08 at 06:35 PM
From: ATC Mace Riddle
Email: <mace.riddle@2fe.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VX-31, VFA-192, VX-23
Comments: Honored.
Date: 09/29/08 at 05:33 PM
From: NCC(AW/SW) John Paul Garcia (JP)
Email: <john.p.garcia1@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Constellation/NRD Phoenix/VFA-94/NRD Denver
Comments: Just wanted to thank all of the fellow Chief's and the people who worked for me that put me to this position of "The Chief". Without all of them I would not be where I am today!
Date: 09/29/08 at 05:31 PM
From: STGC Mark C. Kavalesky
Email: <mark.kavalesky@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MSRON-3(HVBSS), ATGPAC(ATFP/VBSS), USS VALLEY FORGE, USS JARRETT, USS MCCLUSKY
Comments: Thanks to all who made an impact on my career, life and transition. You made me who i am today.
Date: 09/29/08 at 04:52 PM
From: AECS Gary Sheldon
Email: <garysheldon@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: NPC, Pax River, NAS Oceana, NAS Cecil Field
Date: 09/29/08 at 04:21 PM
From: MNC James Kormylo
Email: <jaykormylo@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: SIMA INGLESIDE, TX; USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN(CVN-72), MCMROTCREW "F"; USS DEFENDER (MCM-2); LCSMIWDET TWO
Comments: Happy I can finally sign this Deck Log. Even happier to be a part of the Chief's Mess!
Date: 09/29/08 at 02:56 PM
From: HMC Troy R Ness
Email: <nesser29@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: JMAST PAC
Comments: Just wanted to thank everyonewho helped me to make Chief and what a great feeling it is to be part of the Chief Mess!!
Date: 09/28/08 at 09:11 PM
From: Ray B. Newell, ETCM, USN Ret.
Email: <newellray@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1969
Duty Stations: Pine Island AV-12, NavSuppAct, Taipei, Frontier AD-12, ET(B)Scol, Hector AR-7, NAS Cubi Pt., NavAstroGru Det. C
Comments: Just attended my 50 year high school reunion and learned of the Goat Locker website from a fellow classmate/plankowner Don Oglesby.
Date: 09/28/08 at 08:59 PM
From: BMCS K. Scott Wassermann
Email: <bmcksw@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: USS PYRO(AE-24), KANEOHE MCAS, USS SHASTA(AE-33), USS VALLEY FORGE(CG-50), NRD SAN DIEGO, NRD HOUSTON, USS EMORY S. LAND(AS-39), MSCO KOREA
Comments: New Chiefs, Welcome to the mess.
Date: 09/28/08 at 08:40 PM
From: LNC(SW) Michelle C. Stallings
Email: <meshell2000@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), Naval Legal Service Office North Central, USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40), Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic
Comments: It is a honor to be a part of the world's finest fraternity. I thank my family, my many mentors, and the Sailors that have workedfor and with me throughout my career, you are the reasons I am where I am today.
Date: 09/28/08 at 08:42 PM
From: ISC Dan Schlueter
Email: <chester_vols@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY2009
Duty Stations: CPF0419, Camp Parks, CA
Comments: It's great to finally be a proud member of the Goat Locker!
Date: 09/28/08 at 07:13 PM
From: MMCM(SW/AW) Ronald Bronakoski
Email: <Bronakoskirs@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1991
Duty Stations: NNPTC Charleston, SC, USS George Washington CVN-73, NPTU CHASN, NAV HOSP CHASN, USS Long Beach CGN-9, NPTU, NY D1G, USS Nimitz CVN-68, NPTU Idaho, NNPTC Orlando, NTC Great Lakes, IL
Comments: Greetings and salutations to all my fellow Chiefs. Congratulations to all the new Chiefs. I have retired and shipped over but staying in touch. Drop me a line if you have time.
Date: 09/28/08 at 07:14 PM
From: ETC(EXW/SW/AW) Brent Martin
Email: <bmartin11@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS PRINCETON CG-59, CNSWDG
Comments: Congrats to all that made it this year....
Date: 09/28/08 at 06:48 PM
From: ATC(AW) Charles D. Brandt Jr.
Email: <charles.d.brandt@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VF-101,VF-102,NSATS PAX,VF-102/VFA-102,CNATTU Oceana,VFA-143
Comments: Congratulations to all of the FY-09 Chiefs. If there is anything I can do to help any one of the Chiefs here, please let me know.
Date: 09/28/08 at 05:24 PM
From: ENC Carl O'Conners
Email: <fr8mech@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NOSC Harrisburg
Comments: Greeting all congratulations to all the new Chiefs.
Date: 09/28/08 at 11:19 AM
From: DCC James Dark
Email: <ucajj1@2att.net>
Year made Chief: 1968
Duty Stations: uss alacrity mso 520
Comments: retired usn
Date: 09/28/08 at 07:19 AM
From: HMC Paul Preston
Email: <bassmastersix@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MCRD PI, SC. 2D Recon BN, 2D Force Recon Co, EWTGLANT, 2D Recon BN
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow FY09 Chiefs.
Date: 09/28/08 at 05:01 AM
From: ITC(SW) Maurice Williams
Email: <maurice_1212@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG-62), COMSUBPAC PEARL HARBOR, HI., USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60), COMPHIBGRU THREE, COMEXSTRIKGRU THREE, BMU TWO
Comments: Congrats to all. If you need anything I am just an email away. Let's look out for our junior folks and keep the traditions that we know as Sailors in tact.
Date: 09/28/08 at 12:12 AM
From: ATC(AW/SW) Brian K. Mc Carthy
Email: <Nairbmc@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CNATTU Miramar
Comments: Just throwing my name out there to say hello to all my new Brothers and Sisters.
Date: 09/27/08 at 11:32 PM
From: PRC(AW) Joe Cantrell
Email: <joseph.cantrell1@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VP-94, HCS-4, VFA-204
Comments: I'm very proud and honored to be a part of 115 years of tradition and excellence. Pleasure to serve and the pay is extra.
Date: 09/27/08 at 09:41 PM
From: OSC(SW) W. Michael Earp(WYATT)
Email: <william.earp@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: DTCLANT; USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56)
Comments: Your Sailors will never care how much you know, until they know how much you care!!
Date: 09/27/08 at 08:25 PM
From: MAC(SW/AW) Jim Lloyd
Email: <jlaw1972@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: SWFPAC, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6), USS Carl Vinson (CVN70), NWS Seal Beach, USS Holland (AS32), USS Proteus (AS19)
Comments: Hello Brothers and Sisters! Glad and proud to be part of themess. TogetherWe get 'R' Done. Thanks to all those who taught mehow to take care of Sailors and the Navy.CHIEF PRIDE!
Date: 09/27/08 at 06:45 PM
From: HMC Jannine Burgess
Email: <prdlady@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HS-1, NAVHOSP Jacksonville, NAVHOSP Pensacola, NNMC Bethesda, NACC New Orleans, RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Thanks to all those who have supported me in every way..."Your attitude almost always determines your altitude!"
Date: 09/27/08 at 05:20 PM
From: BMC(SW) ROSA C VELASQUEZ
Email: <rosa1200@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS EMORY S LAND, USS ENTERPRISE, USS RUSHMORE, ATG PAC, USS SAMPSON
Comments: PROUD TO BEPART OF THECHIEFS' COMMUNITY.THANKS TO THE MESS, MY BROTHERS, AND SISTERS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT.
Date: 09/27/08 at 02:41 PM
From: AOC(AW) Jose Echauri
Email: <jechauri@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: PCU Makin Island (LHD-8)
Comments: Congratulations to everyone. ThankyouChiefs and Gunners I have worked for. Thank you for all you have done for me and my family. Puro Padelente Jefe's!!! (Chief's, lead from the front.)
Date: 09/27/08 at 01:37 PM
From: AMC(AW) Matt Depew
Email: <matthew.c.depew@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HSL-46, HMT-303, VAQ-141
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!!
Date: 09/27/08 at 11:37 AM
From: MMC(SS) Warren Greer
Email: <wr_greer@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS POGY SSN 647, USS MIAMI SSN 755, NAVIMFACPACNORWEST, USS MAINE SSBN 741 (G)
Comments: Thanks to all the people that have guided me during my career.
Date: 09/27/08 at 11:04 AM
From: ETC Nick Green
Email: <nicholas.a.green@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS CHEYENNE (SSN-773), COMSUBRON ELEVEN
Comments: I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE IN THE GOAT LOCKER. I OWE ALL MY SUCCESS TO THESAILORS I HAVE WORKED FOR,SAILORS I HAVE WORKED WITH, SAILORS THAT HAVE WORKED FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT.
Date: 09/26/08 at 08:41 PM
From: AZC(AW/SW) Joseph P. Souza (Joey)
Email: <souzajp@2cvn75.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), VX-1, VC-6 Det Pax, Diego Garcia, NAMTRA Lemoore
Comments: NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!! Don't be "a Chief", be "THE CHIEF". Congrats to everyone!!
Date: 09/26/08 at 03:18 PM
From: HMC Gladys Smith
Email: <gsmith2222@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: September 20th, 2008
Duty Stations: Naval Reserve Center St. Louis, NAS Memphis, NAS keflavik, Iceland, Subic Bay, PI, NAS Patuxent River, Mirmar Drug/Alcohol Counselor School. HM A School Great Lakes, Instructor for HM A School Reserve training Great Lakes
Comments: Never Give Up and Each One Teach One.
Date: 09/26/08 at 03:17 PM
From: MMC(SS) B. Scott Pearcy
Email: <bspearcy@2rocketmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2005
Duty Stations: Boot Camp-Great Lakes, A-School-Great Lakes, Nuclear Power School-Orlando, NPTU Idaho Falls, USS Georgia (B), USS Florida (G), MTS-635, USS Kentucky (G), NNPTC, USS Providence
Comments: It took me a while to make Chief but the camaraderie in the Quarters made all the years of disappointment disappear. I am proud to have served with all the crew members at all of the duty stations, but the Around the World Deployment as a Chief on the USS Providence from Sep06-Apr07 with all the Goats holds lots of fond memories...and some that I'm sure some people would like to forget.....like in Okinawa, Japan..... :)
Date: 09/26/08 at 06:24 AM
From: BUC DON DAVENPORT
Email: <donalddav23@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2009
Duty Stations: NMCB 4, NMCB 3, CBU 417, CBU 418, CBMU 303, NMCB 4
Comments: Inducted into the Mess in the desert by a bunch of bad ass Chiefs. Thanks guys. I am proud to be a part of the Mess.
Date: 09/26/08 at 12:39 AM
From: GSMC(SW) Emerson C. Sumampong
Email: <sumampongec@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Lake Champlain CG-57, SIMA San Diego, USS Vincennes CG-49
Comments: Thank you to all the Genuine Chiefs of USS Lake Champlain CG-57. I am very proud to become a member of theFleet's Finest CPO mess.
Date: 09/25/08 at 10:25 PM
From: AMC(AW) Retired Douglas Guy WADDELL
Email: <waddell7225@2ec.rr.com>
Year made Chief: 1999
Duty Stations: VA-115 USS Midway Japan, NAF Atsugi Japan, IM-2 USS Independence Japan, NAF Atsugi Japan, Weapon Test Squadron, NAWC China Lake, CA, HSL-51 NAF Atsugi Japan, COMFAIRWESTPAC Atsugi, Japan
Comments: Congratulations to all the new Chiefs. Am always thankful for all I learned as a Chief and from Chiefs- while well aware that the learning never stops. "Viam inveniam aut faciam." (I'll either find a way or make one).
Date: 09/25/08 at 07:44 PM
From: ITC Scott Byrnes
Email: <scott.byrnes@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Current: ComSubGru10, Inshore Boat Unit 28, ComWestHemGru, USS AW Radford (DD968), ASWOC Keflavik, Atlantic Intelligence Command
Comments: It is an honor to join your ranks. Thanks to all those that have worked with me over the years. Special thanks to OSC Gamble, PSCS Warakomski, BMCS Soukup and many others.
Date: 09/25/08 at 07:14 PM
From: ABHC PAUL SAMUEL YOUNG
Email: <YOUNGPAU@2CV63.NAVY.MIL>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS KITTY HAWK CV 63
Comments: Greets brothers and sisters, I am very proud and grateful to be accepted into the hollow halls of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officers Mess.This is an extreme honor and privilege to be a chief petty officer.
Date: 09/25/08 at 06:47 PM
From: HMC (Ret) Donald E. Giles
Email: <DGiles1009@2wi.rr.com>
Year made Chief: 1987
Duty Stations: Boot camp-Great Lakes, USS Rigel AF-58, NAS Memphis, Hospital Corps School - Glakes, NAVHOSP Phila., Dispensary, NAVSHIPYD Phila., Naval Reserve, USNS Comfort ( T-AH-20 ) Persian Gulf.
Comments: Fair Winds and Following Sea's to all my fellow CPO's. Navy Chief's, Navy Pride. CPO, Initiated and Proud.
Date: 09/25/08 at 05:43 PM
From: HMC Derek Lindsay
Email: <baldric1066@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: OHSU Beth Det U. NOSC Harrisburg, PA
Comments: WOW! Thank you to all of the service members I have come across during this difficult transition into the best place in the world, the Chief's Mess. The first time I stepped outside with my Khakis on, not only did I stand proud but I stood with something a little extra. It was the confidence in myself and the knowing that the Mess will always be there for me and I for it. A specific thank you to the Mess of both Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg, PA.
Date: 09/25/08 at 05:04 PM
From: AMEC Vanessa A. Mamhot
Email: <vanky@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VQ2 Rota, Spain; COMSIXTHFLT Gaeta, Italy; NASC Pensacola, FL; VP-46 Whidbey Island, WA; CMO-10 Whidbey Island, WA
Comments: Inducted on board NAS Whidbey Island, WA, class 115, FY-09.
Date: 09/25/08 at 04:20 PM
From: PNC(SW) Greg Darmstaedter
Email: <greg@2darmstaedter.net>
Year made Chief: 1989
Duty Stations: RVAH 12, RVAH 3, USS Peterson, NAS Norfolk, NSA New Orleans, USS Excel, NAS Dallas, RedCom 13
Comments: I am glad to have found this site. Enjoying retirement. Thank to everyone who has ever help me in my Naval Career.
Date: 09/25/08 at 04:12 PM
From: Todd Demers BMC (SW/CC)
Email: <todd.demers@2navy.mil>
Duty Stations: Acitve, USS Halsey CG-23, USS Independence CV-62, USS Cleveland LPD-7, Assault Craft Unit 5, Navy Recruiting District San Diego, Assault Craft Unit 1, Patrol Coastal Crew Juliet, Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific.
Date: 09/25/08 at 02:11 PM
From: AEC Miguel Jimenez
Email: <miguel.a.jimenez1@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CNATTU Jacksonville
Comments: I would like to thank all the Chiefs that have taken the time to train me to get to this important milestone in my career. Without their guidance I would have never known the honor of being the Chief.
Date: 09/25/08 at 09:03 AM
From: AZC(AW/AC) Retired Billy Hodge
Email: <SailorBill47@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: RTC San Diego; VT-28 Corpus Christi TX; USNS Sangley Pt PI; NAS Whidbey Island WA; VA-196; NATC Memphis TN; USNAF Atsugi Japan; USS Midway CV-41; VC-5 NAS Cubi PT; VAQ-133
Comments: Initiated on board USS Midway 1984, Yokosuka Japan. Congratulations to all new CPO's and Selectee's. Becoming a part of an elite group of leaders was the greatest day of my career. I now live in Kansas City and make sure I enjoy every opportunity to visit with any CPO I meet active or retired. In the words of an old C.O. of USS Enterprise "PRESS ON".
Date: 09/25/08 at 07:21 AM
From: RMC (Ret) Alfred "B.L." Whitehead
Email: <alfredwhitehead@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1981
Duty Stations: NCS Rota Spain (among several)
Comments: Looking for RMCM David Hunter (SS), wife, Mary Ellen, daughter Lisa (if I remember correctly). Stationed in Rota circa 1981.
From: MMC(SS) Daniel Kloepfer
Email: <Fastcbr6@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Columbus SSN 762
Comments: Thank you for all that have helped me get to this time in my life and all that have given me wisdom now that I'm here. The road has been long and event full but memorable every step of the way. I have been over joyed by all of your warm welcomes into the quarters. Thanks again.
Date: 09/24/08 at 05:41 PM
From: ETC Michael Peters
Email: <oaklun96@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CSTSC, USS ESSEX, COMSUBPAC, COMSUBGRU SEVEN, COMNAVAK, NAVSEA SURGEMAIN
Comments: Greetings, I am very humbled to have become a Chief just a few days ago. I am still numb a little from the "night of reflection." Thanks to all of the Chiefs in Mess in Portland Oregon for training me and lifting me up through this process.
Date: 09/24/08 at 04:47 PM
From: CTNC David T. Diggs
Email: <oaklun96@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NSGA Ft. Meade, USS Fletcher (DD992), NIOC Maryland, NIOC Suitland
Comments: I'm finally home. A great thanks goes to all my Chiefs that developed me throughout my career and to all my shipmates that allowed me to get where I am today. I thoroughly enjoyed this induction seasonbut can't wait to be on the other side next year ;-). NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 09/24/08 at 04:18 PM
From: OSC James Scott
Email: <james.l.scott1@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: TACTRAGRUPAC, JOINT TASK FORCE BAF AFGHANISTAN, USS HOWARD (DDG 83), COMPATWINGSPAC PACROC DET HICKAM AFB, USS A. LINCOLN (CVN 72), USS COPELAND (FFG 25), USS STERETT (CG 31)
Comments: WOW! Finally made it! What a feeling of renewal. I look forward to serving in the mess and serving my sailors. Hooah!
Date: 09/24/08 at 01:20 PM
From: OSC LaShawn Bennett
Email: <lashawn.bennett@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Stump (DD 978), EWTGLANT, USS Ross (DDG 71), RLSO/USFFC
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you for excepting me in the Chief's Mess. I am very greatful and happy to be apart of the mess. I can't wait to work with you all. see you in the fleet.
Date: 09/24/08 at 01:13 PM
From: ENC Juan Magana
Email: <juan.magana@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS COMSTOCK-EODMU-3-EWTGPAC/CNE CORONADO-USS MAKIN ISLAND LHD8
Comments: Thank you to all the genuines that assited in my transition.
Date: 09/24/08 at 12:52 PM
From: YNC(SW) Brice T. Sutliff
Email: <brice.sutliff@2socfc.org>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NOSC Eugene
Comments: Orlando, FL1991, Meridian, MS1991, USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) 1992 to 1995, NOSC Central Point, OR 1995 to 2006, NOSC Eugene 2006 to 2007, Camp Bucca Iraq 2007 to 2008, NOSC Eugene Present... Thank You to everyone that helped me make it into the Mess...
Date: 09/24/08 at 11:14 AM
From: CSC(SW/AW) ORLANDO "BUTCH" LOBOS
Email: <pangwalo8@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS ELLIOT(DD-967); CBH NAVSTA SAN DIEGO, CA; USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52); NAVSTA PEARL HARBOR, HI; CINCPACFLT; USS ESSEX(LHD-2); COMEXTRIKGRU-3
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that helped me get to where I am at right now. Special thanks to my brothers and sisters that guided me during the recent induction. Thanks for all the help and making me proud to be "A Chief".
Date: 09/24/08 at 10:30 AM
From: CTTC Matthew S. Ballard
Email: <matthew.ballard@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Ramage DDG-61/USS Simpson FFG-56/NTTC Corry Station/USS Vicksburg CG-69/CID DET Corry Station
Comments: I would like to extend my gratitude to all Chief Petty Officers for there continued support throughout this years induction season and to those Chief Petty Officers who helped me get to this milestone in my career. NAVY CHIEF!!! NAVY PRIDE!!!
Date: 09/24/08 at 09:47 AM
From: HMC(FMF) EMILIANO RABOR
Email: <Emiliano.Rabor@2med.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Bremerton
Greetings. There are many people I wish to thank for this milestone achievement. THANK YOU. I am not going to mention names but you know who you are and how much you've helped and I am very greatful. Someone in BonHamme Richard (HMCS), HMC in Yuma, AZ, in Okinawa, Camp Pendleton, Whidbey Island (HMCM)and Naval Hospital Bremerton CPO's and especially those who served and retired that mentored me- thank you!
From: NCC(SW/AW) Richard Reyes
Email: <rreyes@2midway.org>
Year made Chief: 1991
Duty Stations: USS COLONIAL (LSD-18),USS SURPRISE (PG-97), USS CASCADE (AD-16) USS EXPLOIT (MSO-440), USS INFLICT (MS0-456), USS EL PASO (LKA-117),VF-161, VFA-192, USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3)
Comments: While I miss my time in. I have the best of my retirement, I get to work on board the USS Midway. While attached to VF-161 and VFA-192, we were stationed on board the Midway while homeported in Japan. Now I get to work on board her again.
Date: 09/24/08 at 09:03 AM
From: MAC Kevin J Hammond
Email: <billsfan49@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: FY 2009
Duty Stations: USS LASALLE, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, NAVSTA TREASURE ISLAND, USS SHASTA, USS BRIDGE, IMF BANGOR, NAVAL BASE KITSAP, NAVSTA GUAM, and presently NEGB GITMO
Comments: I am extremely proud to be able to finally make an entry here. It has been 20 years but I am here to stay. I want to thank all those who supported me through the years. I also want to thank my new brothers and sisters who went thru the Induction process with me. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE.
Date: 09/24/08 at 06:58 AM
From: MAC Kenneth Jones
Email: <kenneth.d.jones5@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CNRMA NLON site, NAVSTA Rota, Spain, 341st TRS Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, USS Nimitz CVN 68, USS La Moure County LST 1194.
Comments: I am honored to be a part of the largest and greatest community in the US Navy. Thank you for welcoming and accepting me into the mess. I will not let you down.
Date: 09/24/08 at 01:20 AM
From: AGC(AW) Chance Snell
Email: <chance.snell@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: USS Belleau-wood (LHA-3) USS Essex (LHD-2) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) NPMOC-San Diego
Comments: I would like to thank anyone and everyone who helped me get to this milestone in my career, and especially to all the brothers and sisters that went through the Induction process this season. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!
Date: 09/23/08 at 09:12 PM
From: EMC(SW) Mike Zechlin
Email: <michael.zechlin@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1997
Duty Stations: USS ORION AS-18; USS KIRK FF-1087; USS FLETCHER DD 992; USS CLEVELAND LPD 7; ROCN FENG YANG; ROCN CHI YANG; USNS CATAWBA; NTC GREAT LAKES IL (EMA SCHOOL INST); NRD SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO ZONE; NMCRC SACRAMENTO CA;RETIRED 4 JULY 2006, USS CLEVLAND
Comments: Good to be a civilian but miss the Service and the Mess more than can be imagined. Fantastic group of guys I have had the honor to serve with over the years.Closer than blood brothers. It goes without saying, if any brother Chief needs anything please let me know.If you know me from way back, just jot down something real quick and we'll go from there.
Date: 09/23/08 at 08:11 PM
From: AZC(AW) Kendra Welchert
Email: <kendra.welchert@2fe.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VFA-195 (Atsugi, Japan)
Comments: I am very honored to be a party of this community.
Date: 09/23/08 at 06:47 PM
From: AOC(AW) Timothy Church
Email: <timothy.p.church@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008 FY09
Duty Stations: VF-154; NAVSTA ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR; VFA-27; CVN-72; STRKFIGHTWINGPAC MAINT UNIT EL CENTRO; CURRENTLY RECEIVED ORDERS TO THE CVN-74
Comments: Brothers and Sisters, It is an honor to officially be a part of the finest brotherhood/sisterhood in the World! I will be departing the desert this November to arrive to my new duty station, the mighty CVN-74. If anyone has any info, please feel free to contact me! Thank you! Tim
Date: 09/23/08 at 05:53 PM
From: ADC(AW) Harold Lobaugh
Email: <jake_supermech@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HC-8, AIMD PAX RIVER, VFA-81, NAMTRAU/CNATTU Oceana, VFA-136
Comments: Thanks to all those who gave me a little rudder along the way. I am very proud to have been accepted to the mess.
Date: 09/23/08 at 04:18 PM
From: ITC(SW) James Roach "Jamie"
Email: <jproach@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: ECRC NORFOLK FWD IRAQ
Comments: USS NIMITZ(CVN68), USS JARRETT(FFG33), STRATCOMMWING ONE, USS PIONEER(MCM9), MCM CREW GOLF, and NCTS NAPLES ITALY(SATCOM). Look forward to serving with my new brothers and sisters.
Date: 09/23/08 at 03:36 PM
From: MCC(AW/SW) Jonathan Byrd
Email: <jonrbyrd@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS Glenview, IL; USS Theodore Roosevelt; Naval Media Center D.C.; USS Harry S Truman; Defense Information School
Comments: I'd like to thank all the outstanding Chief Petty Officers who have influenced and guided me throughout my career. Also I'd like to thank every Sailor I have ever worked with or that has worked for me. Finally thanks to my family. Without them all of this means nothing. I'm very proud to be a part of the Mess and look forward to the future.
Date: 09/23/08 at 10:05 AM
From: Steve Moore EMC/SS (RET),
Email: <smoore@2atriumwindows.com>
Duty Stations: USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717), NNPS, ORLANDO STAFF, USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN 633G), SUBTRAFAC, CHASN STAFF, USS GRAYLING (SSN-646), USS R.B. RUSSELL (SSN-687). Retired in October 1998 with 20 years. Really enjoyed my tour on the Olympia. Got to pull into Olympia, Wash, Ketchikan, Alaska, Maui, Singapore, Perth (AUS), Lamadalena (Italy), Haifa, Israel. This was all in 1.5 years.
Comments: West coast boats do steam and there is a difference being a long way away from the east coast. Really enjoyed my tour at NNPS, Orlando. Great to be a civilian now.
Date: 09/23/08 at 10:05 AM
From: HMC(FMF/EXW) Kathryn VanHooser
Email: <klvanh1958@2mchsi.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NCHB-13G, NAVELSG FWD, NACHB-13G
Comments: I look forward to entering this time honored community. I know I will be the better for it,also Iam here for anyone who needs anything from me.
Date: 09/23/08 at 09:53 AM
From: ATC David Casteel
Email: <dcasteel@2casteeltech.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VP-30; VP-56; NAS Oceana Det 0195; ESD-261, Navy Customs Tango; MESD-823
Comments: I would like to thank the Mess for the fine training and accepting me in. It will be a pleasure to serve and work the Mess in future.
Date: 09/23/08 at 08:15 AM
From: ACC Abran E. Dodge
Email: <abram.dodge@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS JRB Fort Worth 2003-2009, NAS JRB Willow Grove 1998-2003
Comments: I would like to THANK everyone in the Mess for their guidance and support during the past 3 months. I especiallyTHANKmy Wife for her unselfish and dedicated support. Without her I would not have made it. I'm very proud to be wearing the uniform of a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer!
Date: 09/23/08 at 12:34 AM
From: MMC Stephen D. Treichler
Email: <streichl@2kent.edu>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, MIUWU 201, NCW Det 21A, ESD 261, SecDet 823
Comments: I would like to thank the mess for your support and teachings over the last 3 months. I will make you proud.
Date: 09/23/08 at 12:17 AM
From: CMC(SCW) Rod Nave
Email: <ra.nave@2bresnan.net>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: NMCB 18
Comments: I am very pleased to have been accepted into the Chiefs mess.I look forward to contributing to the mess anyway I can.Thank you.
Date: 09/22/08 at 10:03 PM
From: AEC Anthony Scott Williams
Email: <willant@2lhd2.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2009 Class 115
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX
Comments: Good morning.
Date: 09/22/08 at 09:27 PM
From: HMC(EXW) Scott B. Rogoff
Email: <jjjars@2embarqmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NNMC, Bethesda, NRMC Portsmouth, MIUW, Fort Dix, IBU 24 NWS Earle, MCAS2 Fort Dix
Comments: I am thrilled and proud to be part of this great fraternity. I would like to thanks all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs both Active and Reserve, that help make this journey possible.
Date: 09/22/08 at 08:47 PM
From: AWC(AW/NAC) Paul Lutz
Email: <asublime29@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VP-16, RATCEN, VP-66, VR-64
Comments: I would like to introduce myself and thank ALL the Chiefs that helped me along the way and made me what I am today. Thanks for welcoming me to the mess!
Date: 09/22/08 at 08:40 PM
From: ITC(SW) Bobby Braswell
Email: <bobbybraswell@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NOSC Ft Worth
Comments: I'm proud to be accepted, and proud to be a part of this organization. Do not hesitate to call on me. Thanks for all of your leadership and mentoring throughout this transition period. I could have never made it without the fantastic Chief's Mess at JRB Ft. Worth. Thank you to you all. God Bless!!!
Date: 09/22/08 at 07:32 PM
From: ATC(AW/NAC) Jason E. Spencer
Email: <cavyspeed01@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VQ-2 Rota, Spain; VPU-1 Brunswick, ME; VP-30 Jacksonville, FL
Comments: I am completely humbled and honored to be part of the greatest fraternity in the world.
Date: 09/22/08 at 06:24 PM
From: ETC(SW) JEREMY MCKERN
Email: <JMCKERN@2QWESTOFFICE.NET>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: NOSC EUGENE
Comments: Glad to be here! Would love to here from any of the Chiefs I served with on Valley Forge or at COMSUBGRU NINE as I have neot been able to contact all of them. Thanks again to all those who made our induction a success!
Date: 09/22/08 at 06:23 PM
From: ICC Dave Baker
Email: <DavidBaker4@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: '88
Duty Stations: Uss Pargo, Uss John Hancock, SpecWar Grp2
Comments: Came across a book "Sweepers sweepers man your brooms..." by EMCM (Ret) Jeff Zaratka, A retired IC type Masterchief I had the pleasure of serving with "back in the day"...Highly recommend it to all...
Date: 09/22/08 at 05:42 PM
From: MMC Jeffrey Picerno
Email: <j.r.picerno@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS TEXAS, USS ALEXANDRIA, NAVSUBSCOL
Comments: I would like to thank everyone that welcomed me into the mess.
Date: 09/22/08 at 04:35 PM
From: ACC Wallace Ansari
Email: <wallace.ansari@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: USS George Washington, NAES Lakehurst, NATTC Pensacola, USS Eisenhower, NAS Fallon
Comments: While on the Eisenhower i was also onboard the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Enterprise.
Date: 09/22/08 at 04:10 PM
From: MMC(SW/AW) Gennette Spangler
Email: <gennette.spangler@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS ENTERPRISE, NAVAL REACTORS HEADQUARTERS
Comments: I would like to extend a very warm thank you to all the Chief, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs that guided my way here. I can't think of a greater honor than to be a part of the Chief's Mess. I look forward to learning something new every day.
Date: 09/22/08 at 03:08 PM
From: CMC Victor P Fox Jr
Email: <victor.fox@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: DDG-40 Koontz, FFG-32 Hall,NMCB-1, NMCB-26, 22nd NCR, MIUW 206, MIUW 210, C2DIV 64
Comments: I would like to thank all my Brothers and Sisters for the mentoring and Love given to me by all of you. God Bless you all.
Date: 09/22/08 at 02:54 PM
From: ADC(AW) Michael C. Riedel
Email: <michael.riedel@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HS-12,HS-14,HS-15,NAF Atsugi Japan, MCBH Kanehoe Bay, Hawaii, NRD Denver
Comments: Comments: I would like to thank all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs who helped me reach this point in my life. I'm very proud and honored to be part of the chief mess.
Date: 09/22/08 at 02:35 PM
From: CTTC James Buchko
Email: <buchko_family@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CID LS Corry Station, USS Philippine Sea CG 58, NAS Jacksonville, USS Nassau LHA 4
Comments: Want to extend my thanks to all the Chiefs that have helped me get to this point.
Date: 09/22/08 at 01:10 PM
From: ISC Gregg L. Davis
Email: <ElrohirofImladris@2mac.com>
Year made Chief: FY 2009 (20 September 2008)
Duty Stations: RIA Washington, NAVCENT N2, DIA, Atlantic Intelligence Command 0393
Comments: I am still stunned and processing. Nothing in my life compares with the experience of ROP and then the Pinning Ceremony - literally hundreds of Chiefs congratulating me and welcoming me to the Mess. I still have to keep looking at those anchors to really believe it.
Date: 09/22/08 at 11:54 AM
From: ITC Richard Crowley
Email: <rjamescrowley@2frontiernet.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VQ-2 Rota, Spain, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USSTRATCOM Omaha, Nebraska, USS Samuel B Roberts (FFG-51), NOSC Rochester New York
Comments: I would like to introduce myself to the entire Mess and tell you what an honor and privilege it is for me to be part of something this great.
Date: 09/22/08 at 11:31 AM
From: CTTC(SW) Cameron J. Hicks
Email: <hickscj@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NSGA Winter Harbor, COMTHIRDFLT, NIOC Denver, NR NIOC Denver
Comments: I would like to thank all of the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs, both active and reserve who helped me achieve this remarkable acomplishment
Date: 09/22/08 at 10:11 AM
From: AMSC(AW) Richard Gussman
Email: <namssugr@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1988
Duty Stations: VA-174, VA-46, VT-27, USS Indepenence IM2 Div, USS Ranger IM1 Div, NAS Jacksonville AIMD, USS Forrestal IM2 Div, NAS CUBI POINT AIMD, NAPRA Det Guam, USS CARL VINSON IM2 Div.
Date: 09/22/08 at 07:35 AM
From: BUC(SCW) John Waldorf
Email: <john@2jwaldorf.com>
Year made Chief: FY2009
Duty Stations: NMCB 7, NAS Corpus Christi, NAS Minneapolis, NAVRESCRUITCOM, NMCB 25
Comments: I'm proud to be accepted, and proud to be a part of this organization. Do not hesitate to call on me. Thanks for all of your leadership and mentoring throughout our careers, we would not have made it without you.
Date: 09/22/08 at 07:25 AM
From: CTMC(SS) Shane Raulerson
Email: <Shane.Raulerson@2Yahoo.Com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAVIODET Groton, NSGSD Chesapeake, NSGD TWO Winter Harbor, NSGDS Four Molesworth, NSGA Kunia HI, SUSLAK Seoul Korea, NSGA Azores
Comments: Proud to be a part of the Chief's mess and to have the opportunity to meet/work with the finest!
Date: 09/22/08 at 03:56 AM
From: YNC Ann Marie Detoma
Email: <duheddie@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NEMU 08 LRMC Germany, USPACOM Det 322, COMCRUDESGRU 3, NR SIMA Everett
Comments: To all my fellow Boot Chiefs, WE DID IT!!!!! The experience was amazing and something I will remember for a long time. I would like to thank the Chief's mess from Landstuhl and Stuttgart for all their time and knowledge they shared with us. I know we were stubborn at times, but the infomation did stick. I am thankful for the opportunity to have gone through induction and pinning here in the European community. I have made some great lifelong friends. Thanks again to everyone especially my fellow mess mates here in Landstuhl.
Date: 09/21/08 at 09:23 PM
From: OSC(SW) Mark Figueredo
Email: <figueredo.mark@2cvn72.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Abraham Lincoln CVN72, COMPATRECONWING Ten, COMCRUDESGRU Three, USS Fox CG33, USS Niagara Falls AFS3
Comments: Proud to serve and very honored being part of the mess!
Date: 09/21/08 at 08:53 PM
From: MAC Duane Nokes
Email: <nokes@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: USS Merrill DD-976 1990-1994, CSG 9 FP Det 2 2003-Present
Comments: I would like to introduce myself to the mess and thank everyone for their support and guidance during induction. It is truly an honor to be included in such a tight "brotherhood." THANK YOU!
Date: 09/21/08 at 08:39 PM
From: ITC(SW) Denise Y. Holmes
Email: <teenanny@2sbcglobal.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NATEC HQ
Comments: I would like to thank you for welcoming me into the mess.
Date: 09/21/08 at 07:58 PM
From: HMC(AW/FMF/SW/NAC/PJ) Tracy Bowen
Email: <phroggydoc@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Naval Hospital Oakland, 9th Comm BN, 1st ANGLICO, MCAS El Toro SAR, NAS Lemoore SAR, HC-5, NAS Fallon SAR, HS-11
Comments: Proud to be a part of this time honored mess.
Date: 09/21/08 at 07:34 PM
From: HMC Gary Moseley
Email: <gary.moseley@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: OHSU Dallas Det-F, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Navy Law and Order Kuwait, EMF-Dallas (Kuwait), NSA Souda Bay
Comments: Wanted to introduce myself to the mess. I am proud and humbled to be here.
Date: 09/21/08 at 03:58 PM
From: BMC Christopher M White
Email: <whitec@2essex.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: USS ESSEX(LHD-2),MSS-7 (DET-72), USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40), USS SAFEGUARD (ARS-50), USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180)
Comments: Thank you to all the Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who helped train our mind, body and souls! Hooyah
Date: 09/21/08 at 01:46 PM
From: HMC(SW) Rod Toler
Email: <rodtoler@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: FY-09 / 2008
Duty Stations: NBHC Gulfport, MS
Comments: It is a privilage and an honor to be a part of the Mess. A dream come true.
Date: 09/21/08 at 11:34 AM
From: YNC(SW) Xavier L. Robinson
Email: <xavier_robinson_1@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: C2DIV52/MSRON 5
Comments: Whoa It has been a great time. I can not thank all the brothers and sisters for the help and warm welcome!
Date: 09/21/08 at 09:57 AM
From: DCC Brian Millington
Email: <brutusbuckeye5@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS RONALD REAGAN, PRE-COM, USS McFAUL, ACU 4
Comments: Very happy and proud to be part of the brotherhood.
Date: 09/21/08 at 06:52 AM
From: ABFC(AW) John Ordonio
Email: <ordonio.john@2cvn72.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: USS New Orleans(LPH11), NAS Barbers Point, USS Kitty Hawk(CV63), NAS Whidbey Island, USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN72)
Comments: I am proud and honored to be part of the mess. It has been a long road. Navy Chief, Navy Pride! OOOOYA!
Date: 09/21/08 at 05:33 AM
From: OSC BRIAN LEE ELLIS
Email: <ellisbl@2cvn76.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS OGDEN (LPD-5), COMNAVSURFOR, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)
Comments: I am glad to be part of the biggest organization in the world! If anyone needs anything at all I am just an e-mail away. I am also glad to hear that Superman wears United States Chief underwear and pajamas. See even he wants to be part of us. A Hero's hero is a Chief!
Date: 09/21/08 at 03:11 AM
From: CMC Anthony Boyko
Email: <anthony.boyko@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NMCB THREE
Comments: Would like to introduce myself to the Mess, Thank you Brother's and Sisters. Its a honor to be part of our Mess. Please feel free to write if anyone needs anything.
Date: 09/20/08 at 09:07 PM
From: AOC(AW) Robert Kimsey
Email: <robert.kimsey@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY-09 / 2008
Duty Stations: VX-23 / VFA-136 / VX-23 / VFA-137 / USS INDEPENDENCE CV-62
Comments: Haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face for almost two months now!
Date: 09/20/08 at 05:21 PM
From: NCC(AW) Jeremy L. Firestone
Email: <jeremy.firestone@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: NRD Seattle/NRS Puyallup, VAQ-134 Whidbey Island, AISD Malsek Kaneohe Bay HI, AIMD Barbers Point HI, USS Enterprise, USS Kitty Hawk, AIMD NAS Whidbey Island
Comments: Thank You!, to all who mentored me along the way. It is a Great Honor to be a part of this AmazingBrotherhood/Sisterhood.
Date: 09/20/08 at 05:13 PM
From: SKC Evon Ford
Email: <eford5364@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Harry S. Truman, PMO DET Norfolk, HC6, MCAS Cherry Pt, NC, VAW 126
Comments: Brothers and Sisters we have made it and September 16, was the greatest day of my life. I want to thank the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that helped us with our induction. I'm glad to be a part of this Mess.
Date: 09/20/08 at 03:36 PM
From: CSC(SW/MTS) Carlos M. Billingslea
Email: <carlos.billingslea@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes,USS VICKSBURG,USS DOYLE
Comments: IT'S A HONOR TO BE PART OF THIS GREAT MESS I'M VERY HAPPY TO BE HERE.
Date: 09/20/08 at 11:24 AM
From: STGC(SW/AW) Ralph Moore
Email: <rmoore009@2rochester.rr.com>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: NRD Pittsburgh, DDG-91, CG-48, CG-49
Comments: Proud to be a member of the Mess!
Date: 09/20/08 at 11:07 AM
From: QMC Alejandro Flores
Email: <afloresjr_2000@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT(CVN71), NAS FORT WORTH, USS WARRIOR, MCM CREW LEADER, NRD SAN ANTONIO(NRS MARBLE FALLS)
Comments: IS AN HONOR TO BE A PART OF THIS. HELLO TO EVERYONE
Date: 09/20/08 at 10:45 AM
From: ETC(SW/AW) Kenneth Lewis
Email: <kenlewis@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
Comments: Happy to have made it here! Thanks to all for showing me the way.
Date: 09/20/08 at 09:54 AM
From: SKC(SW/AW) Gilbert N. Simon
Email: <gemsimon@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: LCS CLASSRON, San Diego, CA
Comments: Thank you to all those that mentored me and helped me get to where I am today. It's an honor to be part of the mess! Congrats to all my brothers and sisters that also made it this year! Greatest day of my life!!! Glad to be apart of this international fraternity...available to help whenever I can.
Date: 09/20/08 at 07:05 AM
From: ETC(SW/AW) Tom Hathcock
Email: <hath73@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USNS John Ericsson, USS Boxer, FCTCLANT Dam Neck, USS Monterey, USS Fort McHenry
Comments: Induction was an amazing process, and I'm proud to be here. Now, back to work...
Date: 09/20/08 at 03:21 AM
From: ABEC Matt "BEEF" Angus
Email: <angusm@2cvn73.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt, TSC Great Lakes, USS George Washington
Comments: Great to be here, it's an Honor! On my way to Japan to make history!
Date: 09/20/08 at 01:00 AM
From: HMCS(FMF) Michael D. Chance
Email: <mchanceusn@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: NAVHOSP Charleston, 1st Bn. 4th Marines, NAS Oceana, IDT School Portsmouth, NAVHOSP New Orleans, USS Robert H. McCard (DD‑822), MCAS Yuma, NAVHOSP Okinawa, MCLB Barstow, 2nd Bn. 5th Marines, 1st Marine Regiment, NAVSTA Pascagoula
Comments: Retired to Houston, TX 1997
Date: 09/19/08 at 10:50 PM
From: ADC Robert Meadors
Email: <robert_meadors@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: HSC-25 Guam
Comments: Great to be with you all.
Date: 09/19/08 at 09:59 PM
From: HMC Luis A. Martinez
Email: <bmed@2coqui.net>
Year made Chief: 2008 Fy09
Duty Stations: NOSC Puerto Rico
Comments: Congrats to all new CPO !!!!!!!!
Date: 09/19/08 at 09:09 PM
From: ETCS(SS)/LT David Kelsey
Email: <dmk627@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 1986
Duty Stations: NPTU Ballston Spa, USS James Madison SSBN 627(B), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Comments: Retired 2003, now living in Knoxville, TN
Date: 09/19/08 at 08:11 PM
From: HMC(SS) Paul Gribbons
Email: <paul.gribbons@2omnova.com>
Year made Chief: 1986
Duty Stations: USS Tacoma PG-92, USS Brunswick ATS3, USS Reclaimer ARS-42, USS Madison SSBN 627, USS JAMES K.K POLK SSBN
Comments: Served for twenty years in surface and submarine communities. Currently I am supervisor of security at a chemical company, and the county CERT Coordinator, and I am a Captain in the South Carolina State Guard. The State Guard does Emergency Management work during disaster situations
Date: 09/19/08 at 08:06 PM
From: AOC Daniel M. Elias
Email: <daniel.elias@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY-09
Duty Stations: HS-2, NAMTRA NI, CV-67, HSC Weps School
Comments: Looking forward to accomplishing great things
Date: 09/19/08 at 07:03 PM
From: CSCS(SW) Danny Chila
Email: <dannychila@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: MWTC Ingleside, TX
Comments: Congratulations to all FY-09 Chiefs. It was an honor leading this new group into the Mess.
Date: 09/19/08 at 06:37 PM
From: PSC(SW/AW) Bay Maximo
Email: <bayani.maximo@2cvn68.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY 2009
Duty Stations: VFA-192, VFA-113, NRD Los Angeles and currently with the best carrier in the Fleet, USS Nimitz CVN 68
Comments: Thank you to all the Chiefs who helped me along the way. Honored to join the Mess.
Date: 09/19/08 at 06:27 PM
From: OSC Gerald W Williams
Email: <williagw@2ddg87.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008(FY-09)
Duty Stations: USS O'BRIEN(DD-975); USS BENFOLD9DDG-65); COMMANDER SUBMARINE PACIFIC; USS MASON(DDG-87)
Comments: To all my brothers and sisters, To all whom view this entry: I am proud to say that I have joined the proudest organization in the world. The Chiefs are the sacred keepers of the Navy and the Anchors are their keys. I just wanted to say that I am proud to serve with each and every one of you, I wish you all the best of luck and if there is anything that I can do for any of you I am an e mail away. Sail Safe and God Bless you all. Lead, Train, Fight with Pride....We are Mason.
Date: 09/19/08 at 05:32 PM
From: PSC(SCW) David Bowman
Email: <daverbowman@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: PSD Oceana, CNSWDG, NMCB-1, CSS Athens, GA
Comments: Greetings from SC.
Date: 09/19/08 at 03:58 PM
From: AMC(AW/SW) Allen L. Bowman
Email: <allen_bowman@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VP-4, NAVTESTWINGLANT PAX River AIMD, CVN-71, LHD-1
Comments: Hello all. Feel free to contact me anytime! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Date: 09/19/08 at 02:45 PM
From: HMC Carl "Redneck" Holzhauer
Email: <countyfolk@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: FMSS Camp Pendleton, NavHosp Great Lakes, NavHosp Sigonella, NRC Chicago, 1st MARDIV DET 29 Palms, NSHS San Diego
Comments: It has been everything and then some. I am horoned and blessed to now be a part of the Mess. A huge Thanks to the Mess that guided me to this point in my Career and the last 6 weeks of training!
Date: 09/19/08 at 01:41 PM
From: ADC Carl "Sonny" Freeman
Email: <corsfreeman@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: AIMD Oceana, VP-23, VP-10, NAWC, VQ-11, VP-26, Bupers Dallas, VPU-1
Comments: Great to be here. Feel free to drop a line. This is the greatest job on earth!!
Date: 09/19/08 at 01:15 PM
From: HMC JOHN W. KIDD
Email: <FMFDOC72@2GMAIL.COM>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: 4TH MED BN, 4TH MLG, SURGICAL COMPANY ALPHA, KNOXVILLE TN
Comments: Very glad to be able to join the "Brother/Sisterhood. Thanks for all the help from all of the current, past and future Genuine Chief Petty Officers in this great country's NAVY!!!!
Date: 09/19/08 at 12:51 PM
From: ADC(AW) Jose O. Flores
Email: <jose.o.flores@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VQ-3 TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA
Comments: I used to be an ABE, cross rated to AD in 92. came into the Navy 25-Sep-89. I been stationed at the following commands: USS SARATOGA 1990-93
CECIL FIELD Test Cell 1993-96 VS-31(powwerplants) 1996-2001 NAS Jacksonville, Aimd (TF-34/ TF-56)2001-05 VQ-3 Tacamo( w/c 110 and QA) Oklahoma 2005-2009
Date: 09/19/08 at 10:41 AM
From: AMEC Scott R Barefoot
Email: <scott.barefoot@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VA-36,VF-101,VF-11,VF-101,VFA-131
Comments: GLAD TO FINALLY BE PART OF THIS HIGHLY HONORED GROUP. THANK-YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS HELPED ME ALONG THE WAY.
Date: 09/19/08 at 10:10 AM
From: AOC(AW/SW) Philip Postma Jr
Email: <postie1@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAVSUBSCOL, USS Independence CV-62, VFA-27, SFWPMU El Centro, VFA-106, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, VFA-106
Comments: Damn Proud to be a memeber of the Mess.
Date: 09/19/08 at 09:10 AM
From: EMCM(SW) Joseph E. Johnson
Email: <jjoejohn47@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1977
Duty Stations: USS Spartanburg county LST - 1192 . FTU LITTLE CREEK , RTC ORLANDO FL. , USS JACK WILLIAMS FFG 24 MAYPORT FL. , USS DETROIT AOE 4 EARL NJ. SUB BASE GROTON CT.
Comments: RETIRED JUNE 1994 GROTON CT. SUB BASE NOW LIVING PALM COAST FL.
Date: 09/19/08 at 08:20 AM
From: STGC(SW) Michael Grant
Email: <mgrant116@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS SPRUANCE (DD-963); FLEASWTRACEN
Comments: Proud to be a member of the Mess!
Date: 09/19/08 at 06:41 AM
From: HMC Steven J. Katz
Email: <steven.katz@2charter.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NH Pensacola, 3/6, NH Camp Lejeune, USNH Sigonella, NH Jacksonville, Navy Reserves (NOSC Greenville,SC), NMPS Norfolk
Comments: Transition is a night I will never forget!! Glad to be part of the mess!!
Date: 09/18/08 at 11:04 PM
From: MMC(SS) Eric Mulhair
Email: <EMulhair@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Key West (SSN-722); Performance Monitoring Team, Bangor WA; USS Nevada (SSBN-733)
Comments: Always looking to catch up with old shipmates :-)
From: HMCS (FMF/NAC) Retired Tom Galliher
Email: <Buffalony@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: 2nd SRIG, 2nd FSSG, 2MAW, NavFinCen Cleveland, NMCL Portsmouth, NH, BrMedCl Ballston Spa, NY
Comments: Congrats to all the Sep 08 CPO's. I know it is a day you'll never forget. After seeing the quality of Sailor we have today, it gives me much hope for the future. Thank you and your families for your service. Bravo Zulu!
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again."
Alexander Pope
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:43 PM
From: EOC(SCW/FMF/SW) Drayton Dobbs
Email: <william.dobbs@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CSFE DET Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Comments: HOORAH Brothers and Sisters. So proud to be in the MESS.
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:22 PM
From: SKC(SW/AW) Jamie S. Venvertloh
Email: <jamie.venvertloh@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Bataan, NAS Oceana SAR, HC-2, USS Cole, MESG-2
Comments: Just wanted to introduce myself as a newly selected Chief Petty Officer and say thank you to all those that mentored me and helped me get to where I am today. AKCM Escanillas, AKC Stewart, AKC Walker, SKCS Chandoo, SKC Dinh, SKC Glover, SKCM Gatti, SKC Gunkel, SKC Caldwell, SKC Bigham, SKC Thibeaux, SKC Titus, SKC Laramaya, SKC Mendez, and so many more that I cannot list! Thank you to GOD, my Mother and my family.
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:09 PM
From: SMC(SW)RET Ralph L. Parrish
Email: <karennralf@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1986
Duty Stations: Uss Vogelgesang,NAS Whidbey Island,Uss Pyro,Uss Opportune, Uss Harlan County,Uss LaSalle,Uss Sylvania
Comments: Still proudly displaying my anchors. Congrats to all the new Chiefs. Welcome aboard. Once a Chief always a Chief.
Date: 09/18/08 at 07:43 PM
From: ISC(AW) Ken Eygnor
Email: <ken.eygnor@2northcom.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CPG-1 Okinawa, PRW-1 Kadena AFB Okinawa, VPU-2 Hawaii, NORAD-USNORTHCOM Colorado
Comments: It's an honor to be part of the mess! Congrats to all my brothers and sisters that also made it this year!
Date: 09/18/08 at 06:16 PM
From: ENC(SW) Christopher L Bramlett
Email: <lilbram98@yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MSRON 7 GUAM
Comments: Sep 16th! Greatest day of my life!!! Glad to be apart of this international fraternity...available to help whenever I can.
Date: 09/18/08 at 04:42 PM
From: MCC(SW/AW) AnTuan Guerry
Email: <dawgpound4life@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67); Naval Security Station, Washington D.C.; Washington Navy Yard; USS Enterprise (CVN 65); National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; USS Wasp (LHD 1)
Comments: The Induction Season was both trying and rewarding. There were many things I didn't understand, but it was important for me to go through the process. I'm here and I'm ready, willing and able to give my all to the Mess. Congrats to the FY-09 Chiefs!
Date: 09/18/08 at 02:20 PM
From: MSCM Mark Magellan
Email: <bmusicpa@2pacbell.net>
Year made Chief: 1982
Duty Stations: USS Chanticleer ASR7, USS Marvin Shields FF1066, USS Hector AR7, USS Roark FF1053,NWS Concord, Ca.
Comments: 30 great years 1969-2000!!Three years Active 1970-72,Recalled 1991-/92,and 27 years USNR.I can't think of a thing I would change , except for getting out. Can't take it back but wish I would have gone to VTU, love wearing that uniform. I can still feel the weight of the stars on my collar!!!!!
Date: 09/18/08 at 01:37 PM
From: CTTC(SW/SAR) Waylon Griffin
Email: <themainid@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Great Lakes, USS Taylor, USS Boone, MIUW-207, MAREXSENSORDET 1042
Comments: I'm HONORED to be a part of the mess and have the opportunity to stand beside those who have led me so well.
Date: 09/18/08 at 01:26 PM
From: ETC(SS) Chase Smith
Email: <raymond.c.smith@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Rhode Island Blue, NAVSUBSCOL ETMS
Comments: Thanks to all who helped me along the way, especially ETC(SS) Mike Conner and MMCS(SS) Jason Cox. I'm proud to be a member of the Chief's Mess.
Date: 09/18/08 at 12:46 PM
From: EMC(SW) Brad Tyler
Email: <Fido_23325@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, SIMA Norfolk, USS Carl Vinson
Comments: Glad to be here and many thanks to all that have helped be to reach this point.
Date: 09/18/08 at 11:57 AM
From: ISC Charles D. Hook
Email: <la09847@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS CARR(FFG-52); USS WASP(LHD-1); JTASC; USS ENTERPRISE(CVN-65); ATG(Norfolk)
Comments: Proud to be onboard, and ready to help in any way I can......
Date: 09/18/08 at 11:11 AM
From: SKC(SW) Daniel W Hamar
Email: <daniel.hamar@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Frank Cable, CBU-401, USNS Spica, USS John L. Hall, NRD Minneapolis
Comments: Congratulations to All my Brothers who went through induction this year with me. This was truly the "GREATEST DAY IN MY LIFE". To everyone who helped to carry me, Thank you my brothers and never hesitate to call me anytime you need anything!!! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!!!!!
Date: 09/18/08 at 11:00 AM
From: AOC(AW/SW) TERESA L. FOSTER
Email: <FOSTERx20@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS FALLON, NAWMU-1, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, HSL-37, USS RONALD REAGAN, NPC, IA KUWAIT
Comments: I am HONORED to be a member of the MESS.
Date: 09/18/08 at 10:58 AM
From: ATC(AW) Donovan Harris
Email: <donovan.harris@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS Jacksonville AIMD, VP-1, CSFWP Det AIMD, CMO-10
Comments: WOW!!!!! What a feeling. Damn proud to be here!!!!!!
Date: 09/18/08 at 10:26 AM
From: HMC(FMF) Eddie Telles
Email: <tellesed@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), NAVHOSP Bremerton, 3RD MARDIV Kaneohe Bay, HI, Insructor FMSS Camp Pendleton, CA, 1ST MLG Camp Pendleton, CA, NAVMEDCEN SD
Comments: September 16th. Whoa..what a ride. I will never forget that day. So proud to be in the Mess.
Date: 09/18/08 at 10:25 AM
From: EMC(SW) Nicholas Mason
Email: <masdog76@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Nitze
Comments: It's is an honor to join the CPO mess.
Date: 09/18/08 at 10:01 AM
From: MMCS Ed Rawlings
Email: <rawlings@2entechcreative.com>
Year made Chief: 2001
Duty Stations: Boot Camp in Great Lakes; NSTCP Pearl Harbor; USS McKee (AS41); SIMA Mayport; DESRON 24; MSRON 2; MAREXPC2DIV 104 (current).
Comments: Just checking in to look for old shipmates. It's been awhile.
Congratulations to our newest brothers and sisters - Welcome to the Mess.
Date: 09/18/08 at 09:57 AM
From: MCC(SCW/SW) Palmer Pinckney
Email: <palmer.pinckney@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE
Comments: Proud to be aboard!
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:31 AM
From: OSC Cecil Arient
Email: <morefunner@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NOSC-Eugene, OR
Comments: Just happy to be here with so many great people!
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:15 AM
From: AMC(AW) Nelson E Castro
Email: <nelson.castro@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VAW-116, Point Mugu AIMD, VAW-117, COMACCLOGWING
Comments: We made it brothers and sisters. I just want to thank all the chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefsinvolved during our induction season. Providing the guidance, mentoring and direction required for us to make it to where we are today. I will never forget all of you. Special thanks to my Mentor AMCS(AW) Jeffrey Turney, without your guidance and mentoring I wouldn't be here. Thanks to my sponsors ADC(AW) Pete Farala and AEC(AW) TJ Snow, thanks for being there for me the whole time during transition, I appreciate everything you did for me.
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:10 AM
From: AZC Arnoldo Martinez
Email: <arnoldo.martinez@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VAQ-141/AIMD NASNI/HSL-49/HSL-43/HSC-21
Comments: Glad to finally be a member
Date: 09/18/08 at 08:05 AM
From: EOC(SCW) Ret. Lucien R. Babineau
Email: <lucien.babineau@2gdbiw.com>
Year made Chief: 1999
Duty Stations: NMCB 27 Brunswick Me., Roosevelt Roads PR.,Souda Bay Creete Greece.,CBC Gulfport Miss.,
Comments: Good Day Shipmates. Being a SEABEE CHIEF was the best times of my 26 year career. Good Luck to all Selectees of FY-09 welcome to the Mess. CAN DO.
Date: 09/18/08 at 07:17 AM
From: SKC(SW) Charles Swinton III
Email: <sportsfreak70s@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS LY Spear AS-39 Site Support, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, Naval Station Rota Spain, USS Iwo Jima LHD-7, Naval Recruit District Richmond
Comments: I am very proud to wear the uniform and carry the responsibilities of a United States Navy Chief. Thank you to all those who helped me get to this point, especially my beautiful and dedicated wife Courtenay. Let's go to work!
Date: 09/18/08 at 04:24 AM
From: AOC(AW/SW) Steven E Poteat
Email: <poteats@2lhd2.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Essex
Comments: Wow, I finally made it!! I still can't believe it and it feels real good!!
Date: 09/18/08 at 02:52 AM
From: ETC John Brooks
Email: <jfbrooks9301@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS OHIO SSBN 726, USS ALABAMA SSBN 731, TTF Bangor WA, USS LOS ANGELES SSN 688
Comments: Submarines once, Submarines twice...
Date: 09/18/08 at 12:33 AM
From: NCC(SW) JULIO C. MENENDEZ
Email: <julio.menendez@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39), NRD LOS ANGELES, NRD SAN FRANCISCO
Comments: Indeed yesterday was "The Happiest Day of my Life!" Everything that I say and do for my Sailors has to come from "THE HEART"! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!
Date: 09/17/08 at 09:45 PM
From: ISC(SW/PJ) David M. Sinclair
Email: <sinclairdavidm@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: COMNAVSURFPAC, COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU, USS SAIPAN, DIA/JOINT STAFF, ONI WASHINGTON DC
Comments: It's an honor to join the mess this year!
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:59 PM
From: HMC(SW/FMF)IDC Jason K. Noble
Email: <jknoble@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: 3rd Medical Battalion; 2nd Medical Battalion; NMC Portsmouth VA; PC Crew Charlie; NSW Advance Training Command Det. Little Creek
Comments: I first want to say that it is an honor to be joining The Mess. Yesterday was by far one of the best days of my life, and being able to share it with my family made it even better. To all the the Chiefs who have guided and believed in my through the years all I can say is thank you. To my fellow FY09 Chiefs Congratulations.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:58 PM
From: ADC Scott Keffer
Email: <scott.keffer@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VS-21, HS-1, VS-22, NAMTRA/CNATTU Jax, VS-31, FRCSE Jax
Comments: Thank you.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:53 PM
From: HMC Eric Gallagher
Email: <docgall@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAVHOSP Millington, 1st MARDIV, NAVHOSP Rota, MSRON-7, MARSOC
Comments: Hello all. Congrats to my fellow 2008 Chiefs.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:13 PM
From: ITC Hugh M. Moore III
Email: <hmmiii@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Princeton, NSGA Misawa, NTTC Corry Station, NIOC Hawaii, NIOC Georgia
Comments: Glad to be aboard.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:16 PM
From: ETC Steven Michael Keedy
Email: <smk7305@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Toledo, NRD Montgomery, USS Tennessee
Comments: Congratulations to all FY09 Chiefs.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:04 PM
From: YNC Judie Thomas
Email: <judielthomas@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS CIMARRON, USS PUGET SOUND, NAS NORFOLK, ACU4, NOSC LOUISVILLE
Comments: I am very proud to be a member of the Chiefs Mess. Yesterday was the happiest day of my life...one that I will always remember and treasure. To my brothers at NRD Michigan and NOSC Indianapolis...you guys are the best!
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:30 PM
From: PRC Katrina Cannon
Email: <flboomers@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008(FY09)
Duty Stations: HSL-60
Comments: Congrats to all my brothers and sisters who made it this year. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE!! If I can do anything for anyone, just let me know.
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:28 PM
From: HMC(SS) Dane Weatherford
Email: <docichy@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008/FY-09
Duty Stations: 4th MAW/NAVMEDCEN Portsmouth/NAVHOSP Okinawa/MCAS Futenma/NAVMEDCEN Bremerton/NUMI Class 213/USS CONNECTICUT(SSN 22)/DSU San Diego
Comments: Congrats to all my brother and sister FY-09 CPO's. Glad to be a member of the Mess.
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:10 PM
From: AEC Mike Minnicks
Email: <min8251@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HC-1, HC-11, HSL-47, VP-26, VP-30, VP-5
Comments: Very glad to be part of the Mess!!!
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:03 PM
From: MAC Joseph Hettinger
Email: <lftuppercut@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Harpers Ferry, USS Bonhomme Richard, Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Base San Diego
Comments: Hooyah Chief Petty Officers!
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:59 PM
From: HMC Jennifer White
Email: <whitej24@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NH Portsmouth, NH Sigonella, BMC Brunswick, NMETC and RTC
Comments: Yesterday was the greatest day in my Naval career and being able to share it with my parents made it even better. Looking forward to being a part of the greatest mess in the world!
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:30 PM
From: AOC(AW) Thomas Hodgson
Email: <thomas.hodgson@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: SFWSLANT
Comments: Yesterday was the greatest day or our lives (2008 CPO's) and I'm excited to be apart of the Mess. If anyone is in my area and needs something drop me a line and I'll do anything I can.
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:19 PM
From: AEC(AW) Adam Johns
Email: <ajmcleod@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Blue Angels, VS-31, AIMD Oceana, VS-32
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:06 PM
From: HMC Temitope Ayeni
Email: <temitope.ayeni@2usmc.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Detriot, 2D Marine Division, Field Medical Trainng Battalion
Comments: Proud to be part of the brotherhood and sisterhood of the CPO Mess. The learning continues.....Navy Chief Navy Pride
Date: 09/17/08 at 03:57 PM
From: YNC(SW) Anthony T. Norris
Email: <anorrist@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY 2009
Duty Stations: NRD OHIO, NCHB-8, CNRNW, USS CARL VINSON, USS JASON
Comments: Home Phone: (740)891-2321
Date: 09/17/08 at 03:56 PM
From: ADC TYLER DEXTER
Email: <bigtexdude_2000@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008/FY 09
Duty Stations: HS-15, NRD DALLAS, HSL-48
Comments: What an honor to be accepted into the greatest brotherhood in the world. I will not let you down fellow brothers and sisters. Anything you need feel free to contact me. Thanks.
Date: 09/17/08 at 03:25 PM
From: ENC(EXW) Barry Allen
Email: <satcom4915@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MAREXBOATDET 422/421
Comments: The Second Best day of my life. Congrats to my brother and sisters.
Date: 09/17/08 at 03:01 PM
From: QMC Markus D Deadwiler
Email: <deemanjuly1970@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NOSC Jacksonville
Comments: I would just like to say thank you to all my fellow CPO's for the training and welcome to the Mess to all my fellow new CPO's !!
Date: 09/17/08 at 02:57 PM
From: AEC Kevin L Hicks
Email: <lilmain98@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: HC-8, NATTC, HS-3
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs who believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. Special thanks also to the following:
Betty Hicks
AECS Smith
AECS Moore
LT Williams(prior AEC Williams)
ADC Malavolti
AEC Tanksley
AVCM Pickles
AEC Rosenbach
AEC Harper
Date: 09/17/08 at 01:16 PM
From: HMC(FMF) Jay Roeder
Email: <jason.m.roeder@2usmc.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NH Beaufort, NH Keflavik, NH Pensacola, Fleet Hospital 3, 2d Maintenance Battalion, 2d Medical Battalion.
Comments: Hmmm... I believe today is now the second happiest day of my life! Congrats to the rest of the FY-09 Chiefs!
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:40 PM
From: OSC(SW/AW) Danny J. De Simas
Email: <desimas20@2gmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: USS T.C. Hart, Dam Neck (3 tours), USS Saipan, USS Enterprise, and SWDG Little Creek
Comments: I'd love to hear from old shipmates, drop me an email.
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:32 PM
From: HMC Eric Muniz Rivera
Email: <eric.muniz@2med.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Roosevelt Roads PR, New Port RI, Yuma AZ, PearlHarbor HI, 2d DENBN Camp Lejuene
Comments: I would have to agree with my brother, yesterday was the best day of my life. I want to thank those who through the years have instill in me the teachings which got me here today to all of them thank you for your support. To my new brothers and sisters please keep in touch let us not forget our time...
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:16 PM
From: MAC James Gardner
Email: <ma1gardner@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Ranger CV-61, USS Kitty Hawk CV-63, NOSC Meridian
Comments: I can honestly say that this honor will stay with my wife an I for the rest of our lives. Now comes the time to help guide my fellow shipmates to join the mess.
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:15 PM
From: ATC Breshen Whitson
Email: <breshen.whitson@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: AIMD/PATRON 16/CNATTU JAX/ SPECPROJPATRONONE
Comments: One of the best feelings I've had is finally getting to sign this deck log...Congrats to all my new brothers and sisters who made it with me this year.
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:46 PM
From: ADC(AW/NAC) Ret. Jim Brown
Email: <jbrown440@2tampabay.rr.com>
Duty Stations HC-5, NAS Fallon, HC-11, NAS Meridian, HC-3, HSC-3, HSC-21/USS BOXER/USS SAN JOSE/USS Belleau Wood
Comments: CTRC(SEL) Waller who was selected off of the RCAP has blown off our process and basically has turned his back on our legacy those of our Brothers and Sisters who have preceded us. Don't get me wrong, I have been witness to actual E-7s after the fact but this is the first time in my career that I've had a Selectee give up/walk out during the actual process. What really irks me is the fact that since he was selected off of the RCAP, he will actual be wearing Khakis/getting paid on August 16th. I wish there was a way to go back and get his recommendation pulled because we all know that there are many real First Classes out there who would give an arm/leg to be in Waller's position.
If he can quit during our process, then he can quit out at sea, on an IA, in the field...he can quit when Sailors depend on him.
Debrief our Sailors because I
don't want any Sailor getting the impression that they could get selected and quit on us without consequence. I will afford Waller the same courtesies as I afford any other MSgt, Gunney or SFC but that will be as far as it goes.
Please do me a favor and spread the word to the "R" branch Chief's community as I don't want him to sneak past Induction and think he can participate on the other end next season. Thanks for your ears.
Date: 09/17/08 at 12:10 PM
From: NCCS Retired Kerry Mills
Email: <kerrymills@2allstate.com>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: Great Lakes Boot camp,Sonar school Key West Fl,USS Gurke DD783, USS England DLG22 & CG22, ENRO Orlando Fl
Comments: I found this site totally by accident. I retired in January 1990 as NCCS in Orlando FL after 20 years active duty.I have been an Allstate Insurance Agent ever since in Lincroft, NJ. I am always proud to be part of any site or organization that represents us as the most important part of the US Navy, the Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Date: 09/17/08 at 11:49 AM
From: SKC(AW/NAC) Dean Bates
Email: <deanbates76@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: NAS Whidbey Island, USS Independance(CV 62), VR-61
Comments: It's been a long road with a lot of help along the way. It's now my turn to give back. Damn proud to be here.
Date: 09/17/08 at 11:16 AM
From: AEC(AW) Todd Wing
Email: <todd.wing@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: VFA-125,VFA-83,VFA-122,VFA-2,CNATTU Lemoore
Comments: Congrats brothers and sisters. Yesterday was, well, life changing. Here's to all of you! Hoo-Yah easy day.
Date: 09/17/08 at 11:12 AM
From: ABECS(AW) Ret. Travis Branam
Email: <azrat@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2001
Duty Stations: USS Constellation, USS Enterprise, Sima SanDiego, USS Harry S. Truman, VAW-120
Comments: Congrats to all the new Chiefs.
Date: 09/17/08 at 11:09 AM
From: AMSC(AW) Don Hansen
Email: <dnlh0501@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: VP-8; NRD Boston; VX-1; NMPC (SDC); VXN-8; VQ-4
Comments: Just checking in to the site, it's been a while. Retired in 1992. Old shipmates, drop me a line.
Date: 09/17/08 at 10:50 AM
From: ABHC Stephanie Seymour
Email: <seymousl@2cvn-71.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: FY09-2008
Duty Stations: Souda Bay Crete, Greece, USS Bataan LHD-5, NAS Norfolk, Whiting Field, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Comments: Hello Brothers and Sisters, I would just like congratulate all newly selected Chief Petty Officers I am truely excited to become a member of such a distinguished fraternity. I look forward to serving with all of you.
Date: 09/17/08 at 10:39 AM
From: MRC(SW) Darrell L. Gardner
Email: <gardnedl@2ddg98.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MR "A" School, SIMA Mayport, USS Simon Lake, USS Emory S. Land, MR "C" School, USS Howard, TRF Kings Bay, USS Forrest Sherman
Comments: Thank you Lord our God in Heaven first and foremost. A special thanks to all the Chiefs who went out of their way and took time out of their busy days for the past 6 weeks for training.It is an honorto serve witheach and every one of you.Just as you all have helped me, I look forward to the day I can return the favor.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:53 AM
From: YNC(AW) Dave Eddy
Email: <dle52@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: FY-2009
Duty Stations: NRD Denver, VAW-113, Absentee Collections Great Lakes, Pearl Harbor, HI
Comments: Tested, Selected and Inducted!! What a great experience the night before and morning of were! Happy to become a member of the Greatest Mess on Earth!!
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:50 AM
From: QMC Jacob Hoagland
Email: <jacob.hoagland@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS DEYO (DD 989), USS HALSEY (DDG 97)
Comments: Happy to be here. Proud to Serve
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:39 AM
From: ACC Christopher Switzer
Email: <christopher.switzer@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Nimitz, NAS Corpus Christi Texas, USS Abraham Lincoln, NAS Fallon Nevada, USS Abraham Lincoln, AL ASAD Iraq, TPU Bangor Washington
Comments: September 16, 2008 will go down as one of the happiest days of my life. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but the benefits are well worth it.
Date: 09/17/08 at 08:32 AM
From: CSC(SW) Ariel B. Aranzaso
Email: <aranzaso81@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS VICKSBURG (CG 69)/NAVSCOLEOD EGLIN AFB, FL/SSC LACKLAND AFB,TX/USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)/NCTAMS WESPAC GUAM, PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD BREMERTON, USS TARAWA (LHA-1)
Comments: Congrats on FY 09 Chief Selectees. Definitely "The Greatest Day Of My Life"!!!! Hoorah new chiefs...
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:58 AM
From: RMCS(SW) Dale Peterson
Email: <dpeterson100@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1989
Duty Stations: NAS Whidbey Island; NCS Diego Garcia; USS Proteus; USS Simon Lake; NRS Marquette, MI; COMIDEASTFOR; USS Charles F Adams; NCTS Washington DC; USS Chandler; SSC Great Lakes; Retired to Home.
Comments: Just a note to say "Hi" to my fellow CPO's.
Date: 09/17/08 at 07:02 AM
From: OSC William Jones
Email: <joneswc@2ddg98.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Bataan, FASTRAGRULANT S.E.R.E., USS Forrest Sherman
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:10 AM
From: AEC(AW) Ray Schrichte
Email: <trusty154@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS George Philip (FFG-12), VF-101, VF-154, VX-31, VFA-27
Comments: It's great to join the mess this year. Congrats to all the other FY09 selectees.
Date: 09/17/08 at 06:11 AM
From: ITC Justin La Rocco
Email: <justintroubleagain@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: CID Det Corry Station
Comments: Yesterday was definitely the "Happiest Day of My Life" in my career. Having my parents and my wife pin me made it that much more special. I want to thank all the chiefs who helped me get here. It's been hard, but you kept believing. Thanks.
Date: 09/17/08 at 05:09 AM
From: NCC(AW) Miles Gray
Email: <antg706@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS OGDEN (LPD 5), COMNAVREG SE, VS-32, NRD RICHMOND
Comments: Congrats to all my FY-09 Brothers and Sisters.
Date: 09/17/08 at 03:26 AM
From: MAC(FMF) Glen Golden
Email: <maul139@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: MSRON-7
Comments: Let me know if anyone needs anything.
Date: 09/17/08 at 01:12 AM
From: MMCS(SW) Carroll J. Willis
Email: <cj933800096@2yahoo.com.ph>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: NCS Guam,MM-A School Great Lakes USS Hoel DDG-13 NSC Great Lakes USS Ameica CVS-66 USS Canisto AO-99 and a whole bunch more including USS Missouri BB-63 the last was MSC South Eastasia in Subic Bay Philippines
Comments: Congrats to all 2009 selectees, I now live in the Philippines any one coming to the P.I. send me and e-mail maybe we can get together for and old time party
Date: 09/16/08 at 11:45 PM
From: AZC(AW/SW) Lueranze Johnson
Email: <lueranze@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: FY09
Duty Stations: VFA-106, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), VC-8, HSL-44, HSL-40, VS-32
Comments: To all my new brothers and sisters, thanks for all of your support and not giving up on me. I will never forget where I came from.
Date: 09/16/08 at 09:52 PM
From: HMC Edward Goldsborough IV
Email: <goldsborough@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008/FY-09
Duty Stations USS Nimitz CVN-68
Comments: Honor/Courage/Commitment
Date: 09/16/08 at 08:07 PM
From: CTRC(SW) Joshua Whitaker
Email: <ctrcwhit@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008/FY-09
Duty Stations: NSGA SABANA SECA, NSGA DENVER, USS THOMAS S GATES, CID DET CORRY STATION, IA IRAQ
Comments: Brothers and Sisters, I am a family member of the greatest fraternity in the world. I am my brothers/sisters keeper and will be there for my mess always. HOO-YAH!!!! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE
Date: 09/16/08 at 07:48 PM
From: ETC(SS) Jason Price
Email: <jasonprice79@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Los Angeles SSN 688, USS Boise SSN 764, COMSUBFOR
Comments: Congrats to all fellow Chiefs that got pinned today. This was the proudest day of my Navy life and I am sure I share this sentiment with the other new Chiefs from around the fleet. I hope all had a sponsor as meaningful as mine was and I truly hope that all enjoyed their pinning today as much as my family and I did! God bless to all, I will always remember where I came from and keep sight on where I want to go. Congratulations to all.
Date: 09/16/08 at 05:24 PM
From: HTC DAMION CARPENTER
Email: <damion.carpenter@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON/SIMA NORFOLK/USS NORMANDY/ACU-4
Comments: Congrads to all FY-09 CPO Selectees. Job well done! Get out there at lead your troops from the front and congrads again. See you in the fleet!!!!
Date: 09/16/08 at 03:56 PM
From: ETC Paul Collom
Email: <collom555@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS Tennesse SSBN 734(G), USS Maryland SSBN 738(B), Deep Submergence Unit, USS Kentucky SSBN 737(G), USS Frank Cable AS-40, USS Rhode Island SSBN 740(B), Trident Refit Facility
Comments: Finally made it, but still learning. Hail to you all
Date: 09/16/08 at 12:16 PM
From: ITCS(SW) (RET) Mark L. Johnson
Email: <freqmanager2000@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: USS Nashville (LPD-13), London, Engand, USS Guam (LPH-9), Disa-Europe Stuttgart, Germany, Nctams Eurcent, Naples, Italy and Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comments: Hello to all of my fellow shipmates. If we served together than get in touch with me.
Date: 09/16/08 at 09:30 AM
From: CMDCM(SW) Daymon Morris
Email: <morrisd@2charter.net>
Year made Chief: 1992
Duty Stations: USS SARATOGA, SIMA Long Beach, USS MILLER, USS Antrim, SIMA San Diego, USS FREDERICK, NRPC, USS STEPHEN W. GROVES
Comments: Retired in 2005, currently working as a Field Service Rep for Solar Turbines.
Date: 09/16/08 at 08:02 AM
From: ETC(SW) Derek Bieder
Email: <dbieder@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: USS South Carolina (CGN-37); USS Gettysburg (CG-64); Center for Information Dominance, Learning Site, Norfolk; NAVSPECWARGRU TWO Mobile Communications Detachment
Comments: Great site! Any old shipmates, let me hear from you. (FYI: Was a DC2 on SoCar.)
Date: 09/16/08 at 02:35 AM
From: MNC(SW) Steve Boomer
Email: <boomers@2mcm3.navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2006
Duty Stations: USS Peoria(LST 1183), USS Duncan(FFG 10), PCU/USS Arctic(AOE 8), USS Devastator(MCM 6), Mine Warfare Training Center, MCM Crew Reaper
Comments: Congratulations to the FY09 Chiefs.
Date: 09/15/08 at 03:56 PM
From: BMC Ronnie Lacy
Email: <ronanddonnalacy@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 1981
Duty Stations: NMF point arguello lompoc calif USS Sylvania USS chikaskia USS Altair USS Waccamaw USS Henderson NAS Point Mugu Calif USS Charleston USS MCcloy Port SER Navsta Norva FTU LittleCreek Norva DEC 29 1983 retired
Comments: I would not trade my NAVY career for anything Been to places and seen things that people only get to see on tv. Fair Winds And Following Seas to all my Fellow Chief
Date: 09/15/08 at 07:33 AM
From: LICS, USN (Ret) Ron Sorg
Email: <rons121@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1985
Duty Stations: Active Duty 1972-1992
Comments: Congratulations to all the newly selected CPO's. A special congratulations to AWC Mark Woodruff...well done Mark!!! Welcome Aboard!!!
Date: 09/14/08 at 11:13 PM
From: EOC(SCW) Donald J Meints Jr
Email: <jim.meints@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: NMCB 133 Jun 90-Mar 94, CBU-412 Mar 94-Jan 97, NMCB 1 Mar 97-Feb 01, ACB 1 Feb 01-Jan 04, NMCB 74 Jan 04-Dec 07, 22 NCR Dec 07-??
Comments: Congrats to the FY09 Selectees. Hello to the Mess. Living the Life as a Seabee and a proud second generation Seabee Chief. Outstanding website. Have a fine Seabee day.
Date: 09/14/08 at 05:23 PM
From: ETC(SW) Joseph Senick
Email: <jsenick@2senickconsulting.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: Retired from USS Clark 1996
Comments: Glad to see this exists
Date: 09/13/08 at 03:05 PM
From: MAC(SW) Lance O. Kleinsmith
Email: <dakandlok@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1987
Duty Stations: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69); NAVCONSTRACEN DET, Fort McClelland, AL; USS MOINESTER (FF-1097); USS NASSAU (LHA-4); TACRON-21; PERSUPPACTDET, Little Creek, VA; USS VULCAN (AR-5); USS SPERRY (AS-12)
Comments: Once a Chief, always a Chief. Even though I'm retired, I still miss it.
Date: 09/12/08 at 10:17 AM
From: UTCS(SCW) Larry Dundas
Email: <ldundas@2cableone.net>
Year made Chief: 1989
Duty Stations: RTC San Diego, NCTC Gulf Port, US NAVFAC Argentia, Newfounland, NMCB FIVE, NACU San Francisco, NMCB THREE, NCTC Port Hueneme, NMCB FIVE, 31st NCR Port Hueneme.
Comments: Great web site. Congratulations to all new CPO selectees. Retired back in 1998. Looking for old SEABEEs. Wishing all a great Navy day. God bless America
Date: 09/11/08 at 11:26 PM
From: Van P. Monteith, OSC, USN Retired
Email: <monteithv@2sbcglobal.net>
Duty Stations I served on MSO-40, MSO-27 and LST 799 home ported in Sasebo from 1953-1956. Then NAS Kingsville, Texas, Then AGS-50, AMS-456, AMS-457, DD-547, DLG-32, DLG-28, DLG-24.
Comments: I enlisted Dec 1952, I made Chief Radarman in May 1962 and was initiated at the CPO Club at Pearl. Those were the days. Nothing like it now. I retired at my last Duty Station NAS Lemoore, CA in June 1975.
Date: 09/11/08 at 10:39 AM
From: ITC(SW) Ret Les Ellrodt
Email: <les.ellrodt@2noaa.gov>
Duty Stations USS Okinawa, MIUWU 106, USS Mahlon S. Tisdale, USS Wadsworth, MCMRON ONE, NALO
Comments: I listed just a few Duty stations. On this SEP 11 I wanted to see who the future of our Navy Leadership will be.
Date: 09/10/08 at 08:59 AM
From: ABECS(AW/SW) John J Lewis
Email: <lisa9489@2bellsouth.net>
Year made Chief: 2000
Duty Stations: CVN-65 USS Enterprise, NAEC Lakehurst NJ, CV-64 USS Constellation, NATTC Pensacola FL, CV-64 USS Constellation, NAS Pensacola FL
Comments: I am looking forward to hearing from all shipmates who I proudly served with on deck. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Launch Complete...
Date: 09/09/08 at 08:16 PM
From: HMC Elroy A Hoff
Email: <chiefel@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 2002
Duty Stations: NH Great Lakes, MCAS New River, NH Jacksonville FL, MCAS Cherry Point, NAVSCHOLEOD, 3rd Marines Hawaii, NH Anappolis
Comments: I am looking forward to hearing from any chief out there that knows me.
Date: 09/09/08 at 08:13 PM
From: EMC Howard C. McDermitt
Email: <Hmcdermitt@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1974
Duty Stations: GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRNGSTA, USS K.D. BAILEY DDR 713, USS ROBERT MCCARD DD 822, USS SELLERS DDG 11, USS MACDONOUGH DLG 8, USSCALOOSAHATACHEE AO 98 USS NESPLEN AOG 55, COMSERVGRP 2,COMSERVRON 4, COMNAVSTANORVA, COMNAVDIST 5
Comments: Retired May 1980 after 21 years proud service to this country. I am very of my service to this country, and wear my CPO emblem at all time to show my concern for our brothers and sisters in harms way at this time.
Date: 09/09/08 at 04:56 PM
From: MAC Jose Sanjurjo
Email: <sanjurjo33@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 2007
Duty Stations: USS Coronado, SIMA San Diego, USS Rushmore, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, NAF El Centro, MSRON-3 Det. Bahrain, USS Germantown.
Comments: Send me an e-mail if anyone needs anything.
Date: 09/09/08 at 1:23 PM
From: William Ferguson MMC
Email: <Bill_Ferguson@stercomm.com>
Duty Stations: John C Stennis, USS Virginia, USS Mississippi, USS Enterprise
Date: 09/09/08 at 12:41 PM
From: Charles C. Murray (Charlie) MSC (SS) Ret.,
Email: <charles.c.murray@2navy.mil>
Duty Stations: USS Henry L. Stimpson SSBN 655 (Blue Crew) Naval Station Rota, SUBASE Kings Bay, USS Narwhal SSN 671, Naval Station Charleston,
Comments: Great site. Good place to read about good ole Navy days and contact old shipmates.
Date: 09/09/08 at 11:36 AM
From: SMC/MAC(SW) Retired Charles E. Skelton
Email: <charles.skelton@2columbus.af.mil>
Year made Chief: 2002
Duty Stations: USS Forrestal(CV-59), NAS Keflavik, Iceland.,NAS Meridian, Ms.,USS Trenton(LPD-14),USS Cole(DDG-67),Mobile Security Squdron 6,Portsmouth, Va.,USS Harry S. Truman(CVN-75), Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Va.
Comments: Hello to any all fellow shipmates out there. I served in various places with many of the same people. I enjoyed my time in the Navy, until the fun ended. Be careful out there and stay safe. "Fair winds and following Seas" Chuck Skelton
Date: 09/08/08 at 02:11 PM
From: STGCM(SW/SS) Mark C Eller
Email: <svmaraj@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1985
Duty Stations: Office of Naval Intelligence, SSBN 620(G), FF 1044, DDG 20, DDG 4, DDG 17
Comments: Just shouting out to my former shipmates, feel free to drop me a line if you come across this posting.
Date: 09/08/08 at 07:56 AM
From: NCCM(SW), USN (Ret.) David J. Michael
Email: <dandkmichael@2verizon.net>
Year made Chief: 1980
Duty Stations: World Wide
Comments: Congratulations to all of the new "Chief's" preparing for initiation. Good luck, and always remember to take care of your sailors. I bid you all calm winds and following seas.
Date: 09/07/08 at 07:21 PM
From: DCCM(SW) Joseph J. Eikamp
Email: <jeikampsr@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 1977
Duty Stations: U.S.S. Ranger, S.R.F. Subic Bay, N.A.S. Whidbey Is., U.S.S. Ranger, COMNAVAIRPAC, U.S.S. McKee, U.S.S. Constellation, Steadfast, N.A.B. Coronado, U.S.S. Kitty Hawk
Comments: Looking for old shipmates.
Date: 09/07/08 at 10:11 AM
From: MMC (SW) Timothy Golden
Email: <timotgld@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 2006
Duty Stations: CNE Norfolk
Comments: Just looking for old shipmates.
Date: 09/07/08 at 02:17 AM
From: GSEC(SW/AW) Jeron Estrada Derama
Email: <jedmon@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 2001
Duty Stations: ACU-5, EWTGPAC, FTC San Diego, USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), USS Fletcher (DD-992)
Comments: It has been the greatest 20 years of my life serving for the U.S. Navy. I only asked for a job experience and a pay, and the Navyoffered me everything that is attainable. I will forever be greatful that I had a chance to serve with my brothers and sisters in the world's finest, Chief's Mess.
Date: 09/06/08 at 06:46 PM
From: ASC Bill White
Email: <billewhite@2cox.net>
Year made Chief: 1969
Duty Stations: Special projects Sangley Point,PI, Whidbey Islandn,VF 121 Nas Miramar,Namtra det 3032,VF 141,VF12;
Comments: Just looking for old shipmates.I was a Aviation Electrician' mate First class before I made Chief Aviation Support
Date: 09/06/08 at 03:59 PM
From: MACS Chuck Person
Email: <chuckp68@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2003
Duty Stations: USS Proteus AS 19, NCTAMS Security Department, Guam, NAS Rota, Spain Security Department, NAS Whidbey, Is Seurity Department, Naval Sataion Sasebo, Japan, NAS Atlanta Security Department, NSA Naples Italy Security Department
Comments: Transition season FY09 week away from completion. Well done CPO's.
Date: 09/06/08 at 02:21 PM
From: PSC(SW/AW) Jason Palumbo
Email: <jason.palumbo@2navy.mil>
Year made Chief: 2005
Duty Stations: USS REID, NRD MIAMI, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON and CNSG MIDPAC
Comments: Stopping by to look up some old shipmates.
Date: 09/06/08 at 01:55 PM
From: ITCM(SW/AW)(Ret) George E. Wetzel
Email: <lobomurphy@2embarqmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1986
Duty Stations: USS Ronald Reagan CVN76
Comments: Hello to all fellow Chiefs. Stand proud.
Date: 09/05/08 at 09:39 PM
From: CTRCM(SW/AW) Sammy Wilcox
Email: <sjwilcox71@2hotmail.com>
Year made Chief: 1991
Duty Stations: DD-963, CVN71 JFCOM
Date: 09/04/08 at 07:55 PM
From: ENC(SW) Jeremy Marks
Email: <redmoct@2yahoo.com>
Year made Chief: 2008
Duty Stations: Boot Camp 1999 Division 397, USS Robin MHC-54, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Comments: Stopping by to add my name to the list and look up some people that I have lost contact with.
Date: 09/04/08 at 03:15 PM
From: ITCS Michael D. Smith
Email: <mikesmith59@2comcast.net>
Year made Chief: 1992
Duty Stations: Bootcamp Orlando, Florida; USS MOOSBURGGER (DD-980); MINEDIV 125; USS FORRESTAL (CV-59); FACSFAC JACKSONVILLE, FL; AFWTF ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR; SIMA MAYPORT, FL; USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58); ATG MAYPORT, FL.
Comments: Just checking to see if their are any old shipmates out there, and how retirement is going?
Date: 09/04/08 at 12:17 PM
From: ATC Malcolm (Red) Warren
Email: <homereal@2thegateway.net>
Year made Chief: 1977
Duty Stations: Fasron 106 , Argentia NFLD, VAH-11, Sanford Fla.(CVA-42), VU-8, NAS Roosevelt Roads, P.R., VT-25 Beeville, TX, COMFLEETAIRWING SIX,, Iwakuni, Japan, VF-21, NAS MIRAMAR, Ca.(CVA -61), NAMTD, NAS MIRAMAR, Ca. AMD NAS MIDWAY ISLAND, AMD NAS NORFOLK, Va.
Comments: Now retired and living in Buchanan Dam, Texas. Just playing with my birddogs and shooting my shotgun.
Date: 09/03/08 at 06:21 PM
From: EMC(SW) Doug Kerslake
Email: <dkerslake@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1984
Duty Stations: L.Y. Spear (AS-36), Carl Vinson (CVN-70), FTC Norfolk, Opportune (ARS-41), NAS Patuxent River, Grasp (ARS-51)
Comments: Retired in 1996, ended up as a professional automotive service technician. Own a shop but don't work there (long story!), contemplating the idea of "running away from home at 50" with my wife to travel the states by RV (workampers) while we're still young enough to enjoy it.
Date: 09/03/08 at 03:03 AM
From: BMCS David E. Vaught
Email: <mrdv2u@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1979
Duty Stations: My first duty station Boot Camp Co. 559RTC San Diego, CA NOV63 and my last station was NAV STA, LONG BEACH, CA YTM 743 and YO 220, USS WITEK DD-848, USS KOINER DER-331, USS PICKING DD-685, USS CHICAGO CG-11, USS O'CALLAHAN DE/FF 1051, SUBIC BAY, RP, AFRC, DAYTON, OHIO, USS HOLLISTER DD-788, USS DUNCAN FFG-10, USS GRAY FF-1054, USS McCLUSKY FFG-41
Date: 09/02/08 at 07:48 PM
From: ETCS(SS) George German
Email: <geokit@2aol.com>
Year made Chief: 1990
Duty Stations: NAVSUBSCOL Groton, CT
Comments: Heard about this website from a fellow CPO at the Hopkinton State Fair in New Hampshire. I spent 18 years as a RM then was converted to a ET prior to my retirement. I enjoyed my career in submarines and always looking for a way to look up old shipmates.
Date: 09/02/08 at 04:57 PM
From: CBM/LCDR DAN KARWOSKI
Email: <dkarwoski@2cfl.rr.com>
Year made Chief: 1961
Duty Stations: USS SAMPSON DD394, NAVAL SALVSAGE DIVERS, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CV39, NAVAL BEACH GROUP, USS TERREBONNE PARISH, USS LORIAN CTY BOMB DISPOSAL, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS ETC
Date: 09/01/08 at 06:37 PM
From: ENCS(SS) Lawrence (Larry) Mantta
Email: <mantta@2msn.com>
Year made Chief: 1968
Duty Stations: DD-698, SS-421, SST-1, NRBS Duluth, MN, SS-525, ComSubGruTwo Staff, AS-11, AD-17.
Comments: Is there any EN diesel Inspectors out there?