The Goat Locker FY26 CPO Selectee Deck Log.

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Your rank/rate in this format MMC(SS)(SEL) the (SEL) is REQUIRED.
Your current duty station (past duty stations can also be inputed if desired).
Though not required it is recommended you use the comment section to thank some of those who got you to this point in your career.
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Date: 8/1/25
From: Your rank, rate and name. Example MMC(SW)(Sel)Joe Smith
Email: Your email address
Duty Stations: Your current duty station (past duty stations can also be included if desired).
Comments: Though not required it is recommended you use the comment section to thank some of those who got you to this point in your career.

Date: 9/25/25
From: ABFC(AW/SW)(sel) Frank Her
Email: www.frankher1@yahoo.com , frank.her.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: RTC Great Lakes (2025-Present), USS Nimitz CVN 68 (2019-2025), USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 (2014-2019).
Comments: I want to thank not only the good leaders I've had but also the bad ones. By showing me the bad leadership traits, they have helped me identify what kind of Chief and leader I want to be. I also want to thank all my junior sailors as well. My success is due to their dedication, hard work, and trust in me; to lead them so we can all be successful to accomplish the mission. I also want to identify my mentors that have helped me throughout my career: ABFC Balajadia, Daniel (soon to be CWO2); ABFC(ret) Rhodes, Nathan; ABFC(ret) Kolar, Steve; CWO2 Case, Russ; CWO3 Yang, Pangtang; ABCM Leonard, Kearsis; ABCM Piazza, Greg; ABFCS Sokel, Greg; ABFC Corpuz, JP; ABF1 Whitney, Kegan; ABF1 Trafalgar, Xerxes; and ABF1 Harriman, Killian (See you in the Mess soon Brother). Last but not least I want to thank my family who have always been there for me through not only the good times but the days where I was at my lowest and thinking about giving up on everything. Thank you all for encouraging me to push through the stormy weather and seeing the cool collective weather on the other side.
Date: 9/23/25
From: LNC(AW)(Sel)Andrew S. Muhs
Email: MrMuhs@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC Fargo and NR RLSO Pacific
Comments: I would like to thank NCC Gina Hodge and Command Master Chief (SWCC/SW/EXW/PJ/DV) Steve Rinkavage for all their support and guidance. The really GOATS!
Date: 9/19/25
From: LSC(AW/SW) (SEL) JIAN DENG
Email: jiandeng89@hotmail.com
Duty Stations: USS LASSEN, MCAS IWAKUNI, USS BONHOMME RICHARD, ASD IWAKUNI, SEAL TEAM 3
Comments: I want to thank my family, especially my wife Kelly to being supportive throughout my career by taking care of the kids. I couldn’t have gotten to this point without you. I also want to thank LSCS Ricardo (Ricky). If I didn’t meet you, I probably wouldn’t make Chief. Although I didn’t like you, I appreciate what you did to me. You are the type of leader we need in the Navy.
Date: 9/16/25
From: MMNC(SW) (Sel) Michael Fitz
Email: Michaelletrel@gmail.com
Duty Stations: PCU JOHN F KENNEDY (CVN 79)
Comment: Thank you to all the leaders and mentors that took the time to help get me to this point in my career! Huge shoutout to MMNCS Justus, MMNCS Barber, and MMNCS (SS) Stewart. To the sailors I’ve led, thank you for trusting and believing in me.
Date: 9/14/25
From: BMC(SW/EXW)(Sel) Christopher Mechura
Email: Christopher.a.mechura@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USVRON 3, COMSURFDEVGRU 1
Comments: Thank you to my wife and family, also to BMC Vidal Delgado, BMC Jenny Kwiatkowski, CMDCS Elsen, CDR Roach, Ret. LCDR Letoi, and Ret. LT Fisk to name a few. For lessons learned and encouragement through the years.
Date: 9/14/25
From: ABFC(AW/SW/IW)(Sel) Dennis D. Aiken
Email: dennisaiken55@gmail.com
Duty Station: PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVN 79)
Comments: Thank you to all the leaders and mentors who have invested in me over the years. To the Sailors I had the privilege of leading, and will continue to lead, thank you for trusting in me, I owe this all to you. Finally, thank you to my sponsors for investing in my growth over the last six weeks.
Date: 09/14/25
From: STGC(IUSS)(Sel) Jacob Foster
Email: foster.jacob.a@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS Halsey (DDG97), COMUSWFORPAC Pearl Harbor, TUSCPAC Whidbey Island, COMSUBPAC NAVDATACEN, USS Gonzalez (DDG66).
Comments: id like to thank first and foremost my family, for supporting me throughout this crazy career of mine! My mentors, for helping me keep motivated, and consistently reminding me of how I deserve to be here. My Sailors, past and present, consistently reminding me of where I came from and why I am still here. Thank you!
Date: 9/14/25
From: AMC(AW)(Sel) Marcus MacKeraghan
Email: Marcus.Mackeraghan@gmail.com
Duty Stations: VX-9
Comments: Thank you to the leadership that put me in positions to grow and thank you the junior sailors that worked with me to accomplish the mission.
Date: 9/14/25
From: ETNC(SW)(Sel)Kevin Crockett
Email: koovineaster@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NNPTC, CVN 78
Comments: Thank you to all those who pushed and pulled me from day 1. Wouldn't be here without yall.
Date: 9/14/25
From: LSC(SW/AW)(Sel) Kenneth Name Barcelon
Email: kenneth.n.barcelon@gmail.com
Duty Stations: 30th Naval Construction Regiment
Comments: Thank you to my loving wife Ann for supporting me in all that I do; couldn't have made it this far without you, love. Thank you dad for inspiring me to be who I am today. Thanks mom for supporting me even when I wasn't the most agreeable kid. To all my leadership, past and present, Thank you for seeing something in this soft spoken Sailor who you knew had a voice to bring and needed to be heard. And to all my Sailors, past present and future, I will always be here for you, so keep pushing so we can keep being the world's finest!
Date: 9/14/25
From: GMC(SW/AW)(sel) Kolby Haithcock
Email: Kolby.l.haithcock.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: CNSG-C
Comments: I would like to thank my mentors that showed me that showing up for your people, can make the difference in if they stay in or get out.
Date: 09/13/25
From: AOC(sel) Kenneth Adams
Email: Lukeadams225@gmail.com
Commands: VX-9, VFA-27, HSC-25, NAWMU-1, HSC-9, NMC PAC EAD Guam.
Date: 9/13/25
From: MMNC(SW/AW)(SEL) Ryan J. Beard
Duty stations: NNPTC, USS Ronald Reagan(CVN-76)
Comments: I would like to thank my amazing wife for her continued support. Additionally, I would like to thank the many leaders I have had. Each one has helped to shape the way I want to lead, and I will always value these lessons. I’d also like to thank those I have led for their feedback and support. I would not be here without you all.
Date: 9/12/25
From: YNC(SEL) Gabrielle Bernard
Duty Stations: NRC Helena
Comments: I first and foremost want to thank my family for supporting my career and being by my side every step of the way. I'd like to thank those who have mentored me, challenged me, and fought battles in my behalf I will never know about. Thank you to all who have supported me, junior sailors, officers, and peers. I wouldn't be here without you.
Date: 9/12/25
From: GSEC (Sel) Stella Tavares
Duty Stations: ATGMP
Comments: I'd like to thank my family, mentors, and everyone I've met to get me where I am today.
Date: 9/12/25
From: FCAC (SW/AW) (sel) Gavin Batts
Email: 1121battman@gmail.com
Duty Stations: ATG MIDPAC, USS PRINCETON
COMMENTS: I would like to thank my family and mentors and sailors who have turned me into the sailor and person I am today! I appreciate every good and bad lesson that I have learned.
Date: 9/12/25
From: ITC(IW/SW)(sel) Gabie Marie E. Eco
Duty Stations: NIOC Texas; COMUSNAVCENT; USS OAKLAND Gold - Crew 207; IWTC San Diego
Comments: Thank you to all my mentors who put me in positions to grow as a leader and as a person, and for listening to all my venting & to my sponsor's who had to deal with me all season and never quit on me. And thank you to my parents for raising me and supporting me throughout my life.
Date: 9/12/25
From: HMC(SS/FMF/AW/SW)(Sel)Damien Perry Farinha
Email: damienfarinha@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NNPTC, SSN-759, NMOTC det NAMI, VAW-123, VMFA(AW)-242, TBS Quantico
Comments: I'm grateful for the support and the wisdom from all my mentors, personal and professional, who have adjusted my rudder to the course currently achieved. Thank you.
Date: 9/12/25
From: ISC(IW/EXW/SW/AW)(SEL) Frank Jucha
Email: Frank.A.Jucha.Mil@socom.mil
Duty Stations: Bootcamp(14JUL2011-10SEP2011), USS ENTERPRISE (20APR2012-06JUN2013), USS GEORGE HW BUSH (12JUN2013-01AUG2015), COMSIXTHFLT (19AUG2015-03AUG2018), NEIC (21NOV2018-16DEC2022), JFHQ-DODIN (05JAN2023-03JUN2025), JIB (01JUL2025-PRESENT).
Date: 9/12/25
From: OSC(SW)(Sel) Samantha Tisay Sancho Chavez
Email: Samanthatisay.s.chavez.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: SCSTC Great Lakes, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)
Comments: Thank you to my family, Navy family, and friends along the way that helped me reach this career goal. I wouldn’t be here without your love and support!
Date: 9/12/25
From: PSC(Sel)(SW/AW) Alex Gomez
Email: alexgmz92@gmail.com
Duty Stations: DDG106 USS Stockdale, NRC Riverside, HSC85, NRC Columbus, NRC Austin
Date: 9/12/25
From: MAC (AW)(Sel) Chase Mondrik
Email: Chase.mondrik@outlook.com
Duty Stations: NRC Austin, Gaeta Italy.
Comments: Thank you to the leadership that put me in positions to grow and thank you the junior sailors that worked with me to accomplish the mission.
Date: 9/12/25
From: AMEC(AW)(sel) Sarah M. Beddie
Email: S.beddie@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC Austin and VR-61
Comments: Selected FY25 but participating in FY26 CPOI. Thank you to God, my boyfriend, Alex, our beautiful babies, Beryl and Octavia, and countless Chiefs who have influenced and guided me along the way, with special thanks to Randy Jackson, Noel Panglinan, Adam Renville, Andy Dwyer, Frank Nieto, Casey Summerhays, and lastly, my wonderful sponsors: Tony Serpe, Cindy Pichelmayer, and Jon Collins.
Date: 9/12/25
From: ISC (IW)(sel) Marjorie Edrada
Email: Edrada.marjorie@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USINDOPACOM JIOC Hawai'i
Comments: Thank you to my husband, Sunny, my children Justin, Brandon, and Collin for supporting my career in the Navy.
Date: 9/12/25
From: MUC(Sel)(SW) Ed Reid
Email: epreid69@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Navy Band Great Lakes
Comments: I want to thank my family, Jen, John, and Claire. I also want to thank MUC Cassy Hamilton, MUC Diane Potts, MUC Chris Pastin, MUCM Jay Loose, MUCM Steve Pendel, MUC Joel Packer, MUC Jeremy Saunders, MUCS Jen Lange, and a whole bunch more but my ineptitude and lack of grey matter can’t function properly to remember them all now.
Date: 9/12/25
From: CPO(sel) GySgt Taylor M. Buquet
Email: ellicott95@gmail.com
Duty Stations: VMFA-242, MCAS Iwakuni; MALS-39, Camp Pendleton CA; MATSS-1 NAS Meridian MS
Comments: Thank you to my aunt Sarah, who recommended I go through this process. Thank you to the MCASI Mess and SgtMaj Armentrout, who gave me the chance to participate. Thank you to my sponsors and Season Leads, who spoon fed me even when I couldn’t comprehend the spoons. Finally, thank you to my supportive husband Shea, who has lightened my load, and given me the support I need to make it through season.
Date: 9/11/25
From: ETNC(SS)(SEL) Brendan O. Morris
Email: morris.brendan.o@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NNPTC, USS Vermont (SSN-792)
Comments: Many thanks to ETNCS(SS) George (Bubba) Melton, MMNCS(SS) Alan Engle, my shipmates on the Vermont and at NNPTC that helped shape me into who I am today. Thanks to my family and friends that have supported me through the years.
Date: 9/11/25
From: STGC(SW)(sel) Aimie Watson
Email: Aimie.savio63@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS ANTIETAM (CG54), USS SAN JANCINTO(CG56), FASW, USS HALSEY(DDG97)
Comments:
Date: 09/11/25
From: HTC (Sel)Jerrald Jackson
Email: jerraldandmikki21@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NOSC Shreveport, NOSC Fort Worth, NOSC Waco, NRC Austin
Comments:
Date: 9/11/25
From: LSC(AW)(sel) Brandon Gassiott
Email: gassedup1984@gmail.com
Duty Stations: vfa-204, asd New Orleans, Vfc111, vr59, NOSC Fort Worth, NRC Austin
Comments: hooyah have a fine navy day
Date: 9/11/25
From: STSC(SEL) Zachary E. Bergeron
Email: ZBUSN@yahoo.com
Duty Station: USS LOUISIANA SSBN 743, SSEP PAC, USS SPRINGFIELD SSN 761
Comments: I would like to thank my wife Josephine for being there with me throughout my career and my 3 Children John(11) Hunter(6) and Kehlani(1). I would like to thank Chris Purdum, Josh Lange, Jon Pearia, Mike Boward, Brandon Logsdon, Josh Clarke, Chris Ries, Larry Hoogstraten, Robert Lind and Will Auer for all the guidance and mentorship to where I have got now. Thank you.
Date: 09/11/25
From: LSC(sel) Darian Adams
Duty Stations: NIWC LANT, USS NORMANDY, USS RONALD REAGAN L, USS PELELIU
Comments:
Date: 9/11/25
From: AMC(AW/SW)(sel) Alan R. Atkins
Email: ALAN.R.ATKINS2.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL OR RACERETW197@GMAIL.COM
Duty Stations: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) 2010-2013
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Three Five (HSM-35) 2013-2016
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Three (HSC-3) 2016-2019
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 75) 2019-2021
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Three (HSC-23) 2021-2023
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four One (HSM-41) 2023-Present
Comments: I would like to thank my Wife and Kids for supporting me through my career and sacrificing many days without me and pushing me to do better.
Date: 9/11/25
From: HMC(sel) Cody Z. McLane
Email: mclanecody@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Navy Medicine Operational Training Command
Comments: Thank you to the friends, peers and leaders throughout my career, there are too many to name but every one of you are appreciated. And a special thank you to my wife Angelina, and my children Landon, Killian, and Oliver.
Date: 9/11/25
From: FCC(sel) Melani Sahagun
Email: melanisahagun98@aol.com
Duty Stations: USS Cowpens CG-63/ SCSTC GL
Comments: Good luck to all of you out there! Navy cheese Navy fries!
Date: 9/11/25
From: MAC(EXW)(SEL) Brett D. Cantrell
Email: Bdcolts3162@gmail.com
Duty Stations: MSRON-11
Comments: Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey so far. Thank you to all my chiefs who pushed me to be comfortable being uncomfortable and thank you to my family. Specifically my wife for being my biggest support and keeping me going every day.
Date: 9/11/25
From: ISC (EXW)(sel) Zack Fleer
Email: zdfleer@gmail.com
Duty Stations: SUBGRU 7/CTF74/CTF54 | NSW Group 2/SEAL Team Eight | SOCPAC
Date: 9/10/25
From: ISC(IW/EXW)(Sel) Brianna L. Larkin
Email: briannalarkin13@gmail.com
Duty Stations: SEAL Team 18
Comments: Thank you for all the guidance, wisdom, and motivation from the Chiefs that got me here. Also thank you to my peers and junior sailors that I've learned from and have led. Looking forward to seeing their names on the next list. Lastly, thank you to my fiance CTRC Chris O'Nan for his love and support. It's an honor and a privilege to join the mess.
Date: 9/10/25
From: CSSC(SS)(SEL) Larry D. Ball
Email: Larry.ball.1.lb@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NNPTC, USS New Hampshire SSN 778, Naval Base Point Loma, USS Helena SSN 725
Comments: Thank you my Fiance for being there for me day in and day out. Thank you to CSSC Ret. Johnny Parker, CWO3 Arthur Johnson, CSCS Ret. Sanford McCants, CSSC Ret. Carlos Breaux, CSSC Dewayne Myers. Your mentorship and leadership molded me into the person I am today.
Date: 9/10/25
From: EMNC(SS)(SEL) Michael A. Zuber
Email: mazuber95@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NNPTC NFAS NAVNUPWRTRACOM, USS BOISE(SSN-764)
Comments: Huge thanks to all of the incredible people who have been alongside me throughout the past near-decade. I've had a wide range of incredible leaders throughout that time, with incredibly different approaches and styles, and I will continue to learn from your lessons.
Date: 9/10/25
From: ETNC(SEL) James Ryan Wheaton
Email: james.wheaton97@gmail.com
Duty Stations: USS Jefferson City (SSN-759)
Comments: I just want to thank the many people who have taken their time to mentor and guide me on my journey. To name a few that won't be called to the stage at my pinning are: AJ Franz, ETNC McCalister, Darren Ensley, Craig Bell, Nathan, Fred, and of course, Rae. Thank you for everything.
Date: 9/10/25
From: EMC(SS)(SEL)Bryan Culver
Email: culver.bryan.t@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NRC Schenectady, Surgemain. (NPTU Balston Spa, USS Helena (SSN-725))
Comments: Special thanks to every Chief who showed me the standards demanded of the position. Your methods of motivation ranged from time intensive verbal punishment to heartfelt discussions on personal growth and patriotism. Years ago, I thought I knew which of my Chiefs were "good" or "bad", but I've learned that you all cared about me, and you all answered the call to develop me into the person I am today.
I am eternally grateful to you, and I am in your debt for the rest of my life. I OWE you my service to my command, our Sailors, and Navy.
Date: 9/10/25
From: TMC(SS)(SEL) Jared W. Carpenter
Email: the.jared.experience@gmail.com
Duty Stations: Center for Security Forces
Date: 9/10/25
From: HMC(FMF/EXW/SW)(Sel) Devin Miller
Email: devin_miller03@yahoo.com
Duty Stations: Maritime Security Squadron TWO
Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful wife, Courtney, and my children Brad (18), Charlie (15), and Evelyn (12). Your love and support has been the foundation of my success. I would like to then Nieka, Jermy Josh, Phillips, Jesse, Ben, Scott, Collin, Dosh, John, Gerald, Dave, Jeff, Carlos, and TJ. Thank you all for the support, direction, and lessons along the way.
Date: 9/10/25
From: ETNC(SS)(SEL) Myles Smith
Email: mylessmithzip@gmail.com or myles.c.smith.mil@us.navy.mil
Duty Stations: NNPTC NPS NAVNUPWRTRACOM, USS HELENA (SSN-725)
Comments: Massive gratitude to EMNCM(SS) James Hutchinson, EMNCS(SS) David Pomory, ETNC(SS) David Cooper, ETNC(SS) Bill Decker, MMNC(SS) Richard Marron, EMNC(SS) Max Thomassy, all my shipmates throughout my career, my family, and my friends for your unyielding support, mentorship, and insight that has shaped me into the person I am today. I would not be here without you.
Date: 9/9/25
From: NCC (SEL) Gabriel Alcaraz
Email: gabriel.t.alcaraz@gmail.com
Duty Stations: NTAG Great Lakes
Comments: Thank you to God, my mother Lilia, my father Felipe, my wife Airene. Thank you to NCCM Tim Andrews, NCCM Jesson Anderson, CMC Fred Tuiel, CMC Nate Hon, DCC (Ret) Jerry Incoy, NCCS Kiara Wade, NCCS Johnny Wilson, CDR Rolfs, CDR Richardson, Rev. El Tendero, EMC Salvador Ronquillo, Ivyn Jed Castro, ABFC Juan Cervantes and Carl Johnson.
Date: 9/9/25
From: ETC(EXW/PJ/IW)(SEL) Jeremy Owings
Duty stations: SCSTC Great Lakes, Joint Communications Unit, CIWT, RIVRON 2.
Comments: Thanks to Kev, Iggy, Andrew, Josh, Dave, Naha, Zach, Tiger, Grayson, Alex, Brendon, Collin, Shawn, Cantrell, Tre, Adam, Adam, Jay (RIP, brother), Charlie, Cole, Andrew, Nate, Kevin, Jason, Jon, Chris, and Geoff (like the giraffe