The Goat Locker CPO Deck Log September 1998


CPO email addresses are available by clicking on the CPO's name. I also have a separate listing of just CPO email addresses available. CPO Homepage links are provided where available. Please note that all email addresses and Homepage links worked when placed on this page. Overtime some may not work due to Chiefs changing their Internet providers. You can save the file and use your browser to view it off line or you can view it with any word processor. Use your browsers "find" or "search" command and search for shipmates by rate, name or command.

Name: PNC TODD WAGNER
From: VAQ-137 NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow CPO bretheren!!! Grab the bull by the horns and go for gold. God bless!

Name: ETC(SW) Edward M. Aque
From: Pearl Harbor NSY & IMF
Comments: Thanks for all the good information you've provided in this web page. This will help a lot of fellow CPOs that are looking for meaningful information about the Navy and Congratulations to all fellow CPOs.

Name: ETC Richard Harris
From: Special Boat Unit 12 Coronado Ca
Comments: Great site, used it for lots of my initiation info. Thanks much. PS. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of ETCS Steve Welch, I would really appreciate any help you could give. He was on Instructor Duty at Service School Command Great Lakes Around 88 to 92. He was a real positve influence on my career and would like to locate him. Thanks

Name: SKC George B. Montenegro
From: FISC, Yokosuka Japan
Comments: CONGRATS to all fellow Hello Shipmates. It's nice to be part of the CPO community. GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND GOD BLESS

Name: STGC(SW) Thayer
Website: Thayer Families Association
Comments: Hi, Your site is the greatest for information and history on the Chief Petty Officer. I have used it often in the last couple of weeks. I have also sent seperate email requesting permission to use some graphics and text from your site to update the USS Vincennes CG-49 site.

Name: CTIC(SG) Jason M. Reeb
From: Naval Security Group Activity Fort Meade, MD.
Comments: Chiefs lead from the ranks, and people follow leaders.

Name: SKC Michael Constantine
Comments: I'm A Navy reservist out of The Tampa reserve center. I look foward to joining the ranks of CPO community Navy wide. Congrats to all CPOs.

Name: AMSC(AW/NAC) Walter J. Maffei
From: PMRF Barking Sands
Comments: Hello to all Real Chief's. I'm out here on the island of Kauai Hawaii. I am the only CPO out here. I could use any help I can get to become a real Chief! Thanks!

Name: GMC (EOD) William L. Williams Jr
From: NAS Sigonella, Sicily
Comments: It is good to see some one had the initiative and the foresight to make a home page for the comunity (of which I will soon be Initiated in to). Thank You!!!!

Name: MTC John Robinson
Comments: Thank you for this page...it has really helped me out.

Name: DKC MARGIE COLLETTE
From: THE VP-66 LIBERTY BELLS
Comments: After 20 years in the Navy I finally made it. Congrats to all the Hello Shipmates, Class of 1998. The Goat Locker is a great tool for networking for initiation taskers.

Name: HMC Bob Brandt
Comments: new chief

Name: AMHC Steven Duve
Comments: Happy to be a new Chief Petty Officer

Name: BMC(SW) K.J. Katsarelas
Comments: I have been ed to join the Honored ranks of being a Chief Petty Officer. I am a drilling reservist with Desron Two.

Name: EMC Bill McKenzie
From: FTC Norfolk
Comments: Anchors Aweigh! CPO from FTC Norfolk aboard!

Name: HMC (AW) Darrell Crone USNR-TAR
Comments: Thanks for supporting a wonderful page.. Much info..and history.. Thanks again Most honorable ones..

Name: Smethers Jeffrey L. ADC (AW)
From: HS-11 NAS Jacksonville
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow shipmates

Name: MAC( SW/AW) Mike A. Cabacungan
From: Wash Sta. (USS INGRAHAM FFG-61)
Comments: Great Web site...TESTED...ED to all who can See...INITIATED by choice is my destiny!!! Thanks for all the valuable "info" Congrats to all that made it. Hey DOUG!! Special congrats bro'! You've earned it! From my family to yours....hope your all okay....take care!

Name: RMC(SW) R. Scott Smith ()
Website: Scotty's Electric Asylum Parade
Comments: Congrats to all new CPO's. Mostest Outstanding. Sep 16th will be here before you know it.

Name: YNC Dominick Commiso
Comments: Congrats to my fellow CPO's.

Name: EOC Jim Sweet
From: CBU-427, San Deigo, Ca.
Comments: I am not yet a full Chief but will be soon. I hope to do as good a job as those before me. I believe strongly in the values we represent Honor, Courage and Commitment.

Name: SHC(SW) John W Fannon
Comments: Just want to say that I am very proud to be a CPO. The 17th of July is when I received the "great" news from a really close friend(LIC(SW) Roni Cunningham). To the other CPO's out there congradulations !! And to the CPO's we know what time it is !!

Name: AKC(AW) J. M. NAVARRO
From: USS Theodore Roosevelt
Comments: Great page! Thanks for the info...

Name: HMC Tony Carotenuto
Comments: As a CPO Hello Shipmate this page has been an invaluable source of information. Please keep up the great work. I am proud to now be associated with such a great website. Congratulations to all CPOs!

Name: HMC ROY E. NOLEN
From: ACB TWO NORFOLK VA.
Comments: NONE, JUST BROWSING TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE.

Name: ETC(SW) Dale A. Thomas
Comments: Hi Honorable Initiated Chiefs! I am ETC(SW) from the USNS Saturn. I came visiting for info.

Name: YNC(SS) John Williams
From: USS COLUMBUS (SSN 762), the most feared submarine in the pacific fleet!
Comments: Fellow Hello Shipmates, hope you are having as much fun as I am :), look forward to 16 September (if I survive) (haha), congradulations to all of you and look forward to seeing you at the CPO club.

Name: RMC(SW) Scott M. LaFountain
From: USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL
Comments: Congrats to all of the CPOs. Will be proud to wear the anchor's.

Name: DCC(SW) Ronald R. Davidson
Comments: Was ed to join the ranks of the Chief Petty Officer's this year. I am a Damage Controlman and my short term goal when I entered the Navy was to become apart of the Chiefs Mess. "ATTAINED" What a feeling it was to know I was ed from among my peers to go into the Mess.Thank You

Name: SKC(SW) SEITER
Comments: I have been ed for SKC, feels fantastic, I am learning each and every day I will be tested on the 19th day of Sept, CAN'T WAIT..

Name: SKC Barry N Ostwald
Comments: Changed my party to September 6th. Any of you Chief's planning to attend? Tell the rest of the FISC CPO Hello Shipmate's to hang in there until September 16th. Looking foward to September 26th, which is my initiation date at NRC Sioux Falls. Any Chief that reads this message is invited. I'm sure I will have a lot of fun and hope that you can join me there.

Name: RMC JEFFREY J. HILES
Comments: THRILLED TO BE ED TO JOIN SUCH AN ELITE GROUP! I AM AN OLD NAVY RM (1959) WITH INTERESTS IN CW AND AMATEUR RADIO. ANY OTHERS? CONGRATS TO ALL NEW CPOS.KB8GXS

Name: FCC(SW/AW) Jon P. Ewing
From: USS Carney (DDG-64) Mayport, FL
Comments: I'm a FY99 Hello Shipmate. Damn happy to finally be here!

Name: ASC (AW/SW) Otto Diettman
Comments: Just Looking Thanks.

Name: MTC(SS) PATRICK M. WILSON
From: NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGSBAY, GA
Comments: I am glad to have been ed as a CPO! The initiation and CPO Indoc has helped to strengthen my pride in the Navy! I look forward to becomming one of the greatest organizations in the world (Chief Petty Officer)

Name: SSGT R L. SCOTT
From: NAS JRB FORT WORTH, TX
Comments: HI OUT THERE, I'M HAVING A GREAT TIME WITH INITIATION THIS GIVE ME A WHOLE NEW PICTURE OF WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHIEF. CONGRATULATION CLASS OF 99 BUT I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL SEPT 19 STAY HARD AND LEAD FROM THE FRONT.

Name: MMC L F McGaw
Comments: Congrats to all who made it, yes so far it has and will continue to be a big lesson lets stick together and make it work

Name: ETC(SS) Rafael Perez
From: USS Jacksonville SSN-699
Comments: The job of the COB.... Uhh never mind. As a FY-99 CPO This is one of the proudest moments of my life. Congratulations to the rest of the Hello Shipmates.

Name: MSgt Daniel W. Sullivan (USAF)
From: USACOM/J02C
Comments: I'm a zoomie undergoing CPO initiation (FY99 CPO) with NAS Norfolk. This site has been a tremendous help! Thanks!...

Name: ETC(SW) Hildi Und
From: PCD PORTER (DDG 78)
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow FY99 CPO! Unity will help us through these next few weeks... & the rest of our lives, as CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS!!! Damn that sounds GOOD...

Name: YNC(SW/SS) LEITNER
From: USS BRIDGE (AOE 10)
Comments: Actually a new CPO

Name: ABHC (AW) Glendon E. Herdsman
From: USS George Washington CVN-73
Comments: Congratulations to all 1998 CPOs. 5 weeks of fun so far and 3 to go. The knowledge I've gained has been tremendous and I thank all of you along the way who have imparted your wisdom to me.

Name: MSC(SW/AW) JOE VEGA
Comments: A VERY INFORMATIVE SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. USS PONCE(LPD 15)

Name: ETC(SS) Robert A. Gustafson
Comments: are we having fun yet, I am. Has anyone seen my charge book? Last seen in Guam.

Name: ENC(SW) Paul Xavier
Comments: Congratulations to all the CPOs! NOW LET'S GET IT ON!!! I'm looking forward to joining the the Chief Petty Officers Mess, especially the No Ka Oi Chief Petty Officers Mess of Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific.

Name: ACC Linda Ramsey
From: NASJRB Willow Grove, PA
Comments: Why the hell am I walking around with 82 cents in my pocket in the form of 2 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels and 2 pennies? And by the way, initiation has been a blast, so far! Looking forward to being the INITIATOR next year! P.S. Has anybody seen my charge book?

Name: EMC (SW) Rick Goldthwaite
From: Patrol Coastal Maintenance Support Team EIGHT, NAB LCreek VA
Comments: It's taken me 15 years to get here. "I believe if you set a goal and achieve it then you have underestimated yourf and others, therefore you have to strive for a higher goal." This was my goal for 15 years. I made it and now it's time to make the difference. We are the key and the strength. Versatility is our ally, The difference can only be made through strenth of Unity and diversity of character. Rick Sends Special Thanks to ENC (SW) Steve Baker, EMC (SW) Romeo Devera, and BMC (SW) Cantu. They have kept me driven and focused throughout all trials and tribulations.

Name: BMC Jerry Burleson
Comments: My name is BMC Jerry Burleson, and I am looking very forward to becoming part of the brotherhood and sisterhood on 16 Sep.

Name: NCC Sherri Hesson
From: NRD Jacksonville FL
Comments: Just glad to be able to sign on. Just want to say thanks to all the Chiefs who have taught and trained me ecspecially my husband who is a true retired Chief. May I make you all proud and became a true CHIEF!!!!!!

Name: SKC Thomas M. Whitworth
Comments: Great Site....Thank You

Name: Stanley E. Hovell, AMSC (AW/NAC)
From: MECP, Viterbo College, LaCrosse, WI
Comments: Glad to be aboard. I only wish I was at a base where I could participate in initiation. I did make a pilgrimmage to NAS Whidbey Island where a shipmate gave me a mini intitiation.

Name: FCC Don Ellis
Website: Fleet Technical Support Center, Atlantic
From: FTSCLANT HQ NORFOLK, VA
Comments: Thanks for the information. It has been interesting.

Name: AMEC Joe Kozak
From: VR-52
Comments: Thanks for the help during initiation.

Name: DCC(SW) John T. Brown
Comments: Congratulations on everyone making CPO. I am truly honored to be a part of this elite brotherhood of the Chief Petty Officers of the Navy. Iam currently station on board the USS JOHN S. MCCAIN DDG 56, Yokosuka Japan. Anyone needing any information or assistance, please feel free to write and asked. DCC Hello Shipmate Davidson, if you could read this please write me.

Name: EMC(SW)John Stephen S. Bacay
Comments: I'm EMC(SW) John Stephen Songco Bacay stationed aboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). Congratulations to all my fellow FY99 CPOs.

Name: YNC(SCW) Richard J. Hoon
From: Washington, DC (in transit) from JCS to OPNAV
Time: 1998-08-16 14:30:19
Comments: Just happy to finally be here!

Name: DCC(SW) Ruben H. Domdom, USN
Website: Homepage
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow CPOs in the entire NAVY!!! I am currently station at ATGWP, Fire School Yokosuka, Japan. Master Chief, this is an "OUTSTANDING" and very informative website, Bravo Zulu! Being a Chief Petty Officer probably is the most challenging job we could ever fathom, but much rewarding. Let us thank all those who supported us throughout our entire career. Now, it is our turn to take care of our "Shipmates." Good luck to everyone and KEEP CHARGING!!!

Name: DPC Bill Heasley USNR
Comments: Great Site for a great rate. Proud to have made it and looking forward to the transition. Anyone know the whereabouts of DPCS Ricky Steinbaur or DPC Quesenberry?

Name: ICC(SW) Hillebrand
From: SSC Great Lakes
Comments: Congrats and good luck to all CPOs. This is what we've all been working so hard to get. Hang in there. We're almost home.

Name: RMC(SW/AW) BEARD
Website: ljac's homepage
Comments: I feel proud to be a part of the chief community!!! I will be going through initiation on the USS Kearsarge, but looking forward to September 16, 1998!!!

Name: MAC Barbara Krauser
Comments: Hello Master Chief. I am currently being initiated in San Diego and was tasked by a chief petty officer to find out if there are any women in the Navy that have the "ss" designator. Could I be so fortunate as to draw upon your vast storehouse of knowledge and wisdom to provide me with the necessary answer. It would improve my chances of coming out of this alive and in one piece. Respectfully, B. KRAUSER

Name: SKC Frank Young
Comments: I am proud to have joined the ranks of the people that I have admired for years.

Name: MAC RICHARD P. GIORGI
From: NETC NEWPORT, RI
Comments: CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN THE LAST CPO'S WERE APPOINTED BY CONGRESS. WHAT YEAR?

Name: Christopher B. Bonin, AGC(AW/SW)
Comments: Initiated and proud!! I could not echo those sentiments any louder. I am just starting the initiation process and the meaning is definitely not lost. I am looking forward to the 16th of September so I can start making a bigger difference in the lives of my troops and making a better life for my family. To all of the Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs who came before me, I will make you proud!!

Name: AMHC (AW) Andrew J. Kaloz
Comments: I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point in my carreer; a day prouder than 16 September will never come.My sincere gratitude goes out to all of those who have helped me learn, (even when I was stubborn), and especially to the man who got me started in the right direction in the very beginning when he was a brand new Chief; thanks AFCM (AW) Jeff Cook!

Name: EAC(SCW) Edwin Gonzales
Comments: Outstanding site! As a prospective member, I am extremely proud of this site and realize the hard work and effort spent. Allow me to send my heartfelt thanks to all those responsible. You are a great team. More power... from the CPO Hello Shipmates, "Class of '98", Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy area..

Name: AKC Timothy A Gabel USNR
From: NR CVN-72, NAS Whidbey Island, WA
Comments: "SHALL NOT PERISH" Congratulations to all. Thanks for the great website and the virtual CPO mess.

Name: MMC(SW) Jay Ashton
Comments: Finally!! I caan now take great pleasure in being a member of such a prestigious club. PROUD to be a CPO, PROUD to be going through the initiation process, and PROUD to be in the navy.

Name: ADC Barry Burst
From: Patrol Squadron 92 (VP-92)
Comments: I am looking forward to becoming a member of this great and group of men and women on the 16th of Sept.

Name: ISC(SW/AW) Dundon
Comments: Hello from NSAWC in beautiful Fallon, NV.

Name: ETC(SS)Russ Hess
Comments: I have heard that there is alot of information available at this site. I am in need of some information. Thank you for your support.

Name: STSC(SS) Jimmy DuVall
Comments: Glad to see a page dedicated to "Bubbleheads." I have just been ed for Chief and am surfing around trying to find the various answers for the questions being asked. Looking foward to seeing the rest of this page.

Name: DSC(SW) Douglas Roster (USNR)
Comments: I would like to extend a hardy well done to all of the FY-99 Chiefs and wish them the best during the initiation. Be Proud we're almost there!

Name: MSC KAI LEIBROCK
Comments: CHIEF UNTIL SEP 16 1998

Name: GMC Raymond H. Jones
Comments: I just got selected for GMC, will be pinned 16SEP98 - GO NAVY

Name: ATC(AW) Michael Noe
Comments: Great site! Thanks 'genuine' Senior Chief McClellan for the support.

Name: YNC(SW) Michael Armer
From: U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Comments: I am so proud to become a part of a brotherhood unlike any other. I have strived to reach this goal my entire career, and on 16 September, I will be proud to walk along my fellow Chief's esteemed side. I thank the Navy and all the wonderful CPOs I have had the pleasure of working for and with which have got me where I am today. See you in the fleet.

Name: YNC(AW) PAUL SENESKY
Comments: I'M PROUD TO BE HERE AND I CAN'T WAIT TILL 16 SEP 1998. I THANK ALL OF MY PAST CHIEFS, SENIOR CHIEFS AND MASTER CHIEFS WHOM I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO SERVE WITH. THANK YOU FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND SEA STORIES. BRING IT ON BABY FOR I'VE WAITED A LONG. LONG....... TIME I'M WILLING AND ABLE TO BE PART OF THE MESS. CONGRATS TO ALL MY FELLOW Hello ShipmateS, LET'S BE THE FINEST AND DO OUR NAVY PROUD. AGAIN, CONGRATS TO ALL OF US....

Name: PHC (AW/SW) JAMES WESTFALL
Comments: Great site.

Name: MMC THOMPSON ANDREW
Comments: IM HERE A CPO THE BEST OF THE BEST

Name: DTC KEVIN T. BURG
From: NMCB-40 PORT HUENEME
Comments: I just want to say that it is an honor to be part of one of the best traditions on the Navy. I cannot begin to list the people to thank who have been along the way with the exception of DTCM(SW/AW) Ken Day and my wife Laura. Thank you for always pushing me to find the right answers. To all the Hello Shipmates, have fun with this once in a lifetime experience, and remember that on 16 September, we are all Chief Petty Officers in the greatist Navy on earth. OOH-RAH!

Name: GMC CLARENCE F. LOCKHART
From: NAVRESCEN CLEVELAND, OHIO
Comments: HELLO ALL GENUINE CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS, I AM GUNNERSMATE CHIEF CLARENCE F. LOCKHART. I AM HONORED TO BE ENTERING INTO SUCH A SUBLIME ORGANIZATION. MY INITATION IS ON 17 OCT 98 AT NRC CLEVELAND,OHIO, I WOULD BE FOREVER INDEBTED TO ANY GENUINE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER THAT MIGHT BE IN THE AREA AT THAT TIME TO SIGN MY CHARGE BOOK AND ATTEND MY CEREMONY.BY THE WAY, BEAUTIFUL WEB SITE!! GOD BLESS, FARE WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS SHIPMATES!

Name: FCC (SW) Bret R. Wright
Comments: It's been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears but I finally made it! Thanks to all who helped me along the way. (there are just too many to list them all) Specifically, FCCM Rolifson (for the second chance...) and FCC Rhinesmith (for the mentoring...). Congrats to all new CPOs!

Name: FCC(SW) Robert B. Whitaker
Comments: Just damn glad to be here.

Name: MTC Thomas Morris
Comments: Great resource!

Name: HMC Scott Beattie
Comments: I am a reserve slectee looking for information. Your website is the best source of information. Thanks

Name: AMSC(AW) Mark T. Little
Comments: It really is a fantastic milestone in my Naval Career to be able to sign in on this great site. Ready for the initiation games to begin. I was active for seven years from 1981 thru 1988. HC-6 aircrew and USS Coral Sea(CV-43)AIMD. I work for AIRBORNE EXPRESS as a Quality Control Inspector for aircraft maintenance. I drill at NARCEN Columbus, Ohio in the NAS OCEANA unit where I was the SOY for my unit and the base for 1996. When I die, they'll find salt in my veins cause I really love this stuff.

Name: HMC BRANDON W. VIATOR
Comments: HELLO, I'M BACK AGAIN WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS!!!! I WANT TO SINCERELY THANK ALL OF MY SHIPMATES THAT I HAVE SERVED WITH BOTH SUPERIORS AND SUBORINATES ALIKE. I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE YOU ALL PROUD. A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY WIFE JOYCE FOR HER DEDICATION AS A NAVY WIFE AND ALSO AS MY BEST FRIEND. GLAD TO BE PART OF THE BROTHERHOOD.

Name: ENC (SW) Scott C. Simerson
Comments: Congrats to all my fellow CPOs. I would like to thank DCC (SW/AW) Farmer, ENC (SW) Hale and ENCS (SW) Leonard Stokes for giving me words of encouragement and a kick in the pants when needed. I only wish my father had lived another seven months to see me put it on.

Name: ETC (CC/PJ) Douglas Brown
From: NTTU Keesler AFB MS.
Comments: What an honor to be signing in. Thanks to all the great CHIEFS (you know who you are) and wonderful subordinates. Without your help I wouldn't be here. Special thanx to wife and family.

Name: ETC(SS) Kevin Miley
Comments: Great site!!

Name: MMC(SW) Scott W. Settle
From: NRS Pine Bluff, AR
Comments: Glad to be a new "CHIEF"!

Name: GSEC John Schmidt USNR
Comments: I look forward to seeing many of the others who have viewed this site at the initiation. Nearly as much as I look forward to being a genuine CPO.

Name: ENC(SW) STAHLI
From: EWTGPAC
Comments: This page has a lot of good information, it has helped me immeny on all the Naval History questions so far. Thanks for all the support, and I look forward to joining the ranks of the Chief's on Sep, 16. Honor, Courage, Commitment.

Name: SKC(SW) James N. Stuart II
Website: NTTU Keesler AFB, MS
Comments: I am ready for September 16 to come.

Name: HMC BRANDON W. VIATOR
Comments: Brand new Chief Petty Officer

Name: ABHC JAMES HOOD JR
From: Va. Beach, Va. USS WASP LHD-1
Comments: Just wanted to let all the CPO's I am proud to be a Chief and can't wait to be in the Community.

Name: ACC (AW/SW) Robert T. MacHale
Comments: Newly ed chief looking for information to be used to complete all requirements for my initiation. Proud to be a part (almost) of the CPO community.

Name: AGC Theodore L. Dennis
From: NTTU KAFB Biloxi, MS
Comments: Thanks for the page and consolidating the information, Proud to be here and can't wait for 980916

Name: MMC(SW) Mark P. Serna
From: USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
Comments: I can't wait to put on that uniform. 16 September BABY!

Name: HMC (FMF) Marlys J. Sauer
From: 3d Medical Battalion, 3D FSSG, Okinawa, Japan
Comments: CONGRATS!! to all other new CPO's..I'm very honored and humbled. HMCM Rich Allen, Thank-you is not enough!! HMC Sorenson, thanks for your mentoring!! Coso - so cool for you to be a part of this!! and to my son, Ryan, Thanks for standing by unconditionally for the last 11 years..this one's for you!!!

Name: AMSC (AW/NAC) Raymond C. Toole
From: COMHELTACWINGPAC, NASNI
Comments: I had been looking for your page for a few weeks now. Until today!I would like for all the "new CPOs" to know Way to go!

Name: AKC (AW) Paula Jansen
From: VRC-30 Det 3
Comments: I can't believe that it has finally happened!!! Congrats to everyone else who made it and keep your chin up if you didn't. I want to thank everyone who has ever worked for me and the chiefs that mentored me. This web site is a blessing keep up the good work.

Name: MAC(SW) HARRIS, JEFF
From: NRD SAN DIEGO
Comments: TKS TO MACS (sw) BUTCHER AND EWC (SW) HENRY. TKS FOR THE MOTIVATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND WISDOM.

Name: AGC Charles A. DePalma
Comments: I am humbled.

Name: MMC(SW/AW)Christian A Burhoe
Comments: thank you for creating a page for cpo's. i'll see you in the fleet

Name: EMC Robert M. Daniel
Comments: Just looking

Name: AMSC(AW/NAC) GARY SCHOENFELD
From: HC-3 FRAC/NASNI SAN DIEGO
Comments: WHOOO, WHOOO TO US ALL!! A LITTLE NERVOUS, ALOT CONFUSED BUT VERY VERY READY!! LOOKING FOWARD TO SERVING WITH RENEWED DEDICATION AND MOTIVATION, LET'S SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR NAVY. CPO'S 98, LET'S TAKE CHARGE AND CARRY OUT THE PLAN OF THE DAY, REMEMBER, ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL!! I'M HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED ME.

Name: SKC James D. Pohlen
From: Orlando NAVMARCORRESCEN, SMAT 105
Comments: Master Chief, Thanks for the GREAT web site. Finally made it. Honored to be ed, Proud to serve. Congrats to all our fellow CPOs.

Name: AMSC(AW) Ward, M.J.
From: NAS Lemoore
Comments: I am extremly proud to be ed, thanks to all the chiefs that have helped me along the way. Congrats to Craig, John, Ward, & Keven, and everybody else. This is cool !

Name: HMC Daniel L. M. Severson
Comments: Congrats to all the other new CPOs!

Name: GMC(SW) J. DERRELL SAUL
Comments: As a Hello Shipmate the "Goat Locker" has become one of my primary sources of information, during my training/initiation. OUTSTANDING INFORMATION! The Goat Locker makes me proud to be Navy and Proud to be a CPO! Thanks

Name: NCC(SW) Joe Shingleton
From:Currently assigned to VX-1 in PAX RIVER
Comments: Congratulations to all FY-99 CPOs. Thank you to all, who have helped me in the past to attain this privilege of proving myf worthy to join the Chief's mess. To all my fellow CPOs: Remember just three things to succeed in your initiation process - #1 TEAMWORK, #2 TEAMWORK, and most importantly, #3 TEAMWORK !

Name: MMC Robert J Guevara
Comments: Just a Hello Shipmate looking for info.

Name: AWC (AW) Chris Guillaume
Comments: I'm a FY-99 CPO . Before this year I was 0 for 9. Never give up!

Name: ETC Theresa Santoro
From: NTTU KEESLER AFB, MS
Comments: NO COMMENTS AT THIS TIME, MAYBE AFTER THE 16TH OF SEPTEMBER.

Name: ATC(AW) Reed
From: Keesler AFB Biloxi MS
Comments: Thanks for all the help.

Name: RMC(SW) John M. Coffman Jr.
Comments: Master Chief, As a new CPO I have been tasked with finding out where a ship keeps her spare change, the history of ringing the bell in the chiefs mess or club and lastly why the anchor is fouled on the collar device. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Name: AOC James C. Short
From: NAS Lemoore, CA
Comments: Nice Web Site. Lots of helpful information, thanks a lot.

Name: John M. Coffman Jr.
Comments: As a new CPO this web site has been of more help than you can ever imagine

Name: AMSC(AW) Lance Foster
Comments: Just wanted to say thanks for putting up a great web page. An excellent resource for those of us ed this year. Congratulations to all of those ed.

Name: ETC(SW) William A Davis
Comments: Acting in the absence of direction......

Name: SKC(SW) BRANDT S. WEILBACHER
From: POHNPEI, F.S.M. (MICRONESIA)
Comments: I WILL FINALLY BE ENTERING THE COMMUNITY THAT I HAVE WORKED ALL MY NAVAL CAREER TO BE A PART OF.

Name: AOC Donald F. Phelps
Comments: Thanks for all the great information. I am glad to say that it has helped me in my endevors to become a Chief Petty Officer on 16 Sept 1998.

Name: ETC(SS)Don Norris
Comments: Number 10 is the charm

Name: MTC Greg Register
Comments: I am Missile Technician Chief Greg Register and this page was a big help with some of my assign task. it is very informative and good allaround, not only for military but for the civilian community also. Thank you and feel free to assist me in my learning process as a Hello Shipmate.

Name: QMC WILLIAM JAY POWELL
Comments: Just made QMC. I am stationed at Trident Training Facility, I teach Naval Leadership Continuum.

Name: RMC Michael E. Ross
Comments: CONGRATS to all NEW CPOS! and HELLO to my soon to be CPO friends. I am having FUN during these eight weeks....16SEP will u please hurry up and get here!

Name: EMC(SW)Gerald E. Preston
Comments: Good looking site.

Name: QMC Bob Slater
Comments: Master Chief, I am now a new Chief and of course I am looking for some information. A little history; I was on the old 616 class boomer boats, USS NATHAN HALE and WOODROW WILSON, back when they were in Pearl in 1970 to 1976. I got out of the Navy at that time for about 9 yrs and decided to re-join but was turned down for sub duty and went surface. When I was on the sub I was a non-nuke IC electrican. But when I came back I went QM. I've been back in for 13 yrs and at last made CPO. So anyway, this is my question: Do you know the old "submariner" song. I appreacate any help you can give me. QMC ..

Name: ACC(AW) David W. Gustavel
Comments: 27 strong at NAS, Lemoore. Desperately seaching for 27 cadences... Any and all help appreciated. If "we" can assist anyone in their "tasks", happy to help!!!

Name: MSC(SW) McCarthy Alicia a.
From: NRD BUFFALO NY
Comments: THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE, I'M A CPO, I LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING WITH THE FUTURE Hello Shipmate'S AND THE CURRENT CPO'S, SEE YA IN THE MESS. CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH AND EVERYONE THAT WAS SELECTED THIS FY99.

Name: RMC(SW/AW) Stephen Tate
Comments: Congratulations to all cpos

Name: MTC Paul W. Theisen
Comments: Thank you for this site. It is a hub of information that I have found useful for I have been ed to become a member of the hollowed fratrernity of chiefs as a MTC. Keep up the great work. I have served on the following ships. USS Kamehameha SSBN 642B, USS Simon Lake AS-33, USS West Virginia SSBN 736 Gold and the USS Louisiana SSBN 743 Gold as a Plankowner. Very Respectfully, MTC(SS) Hello Shipmate Paul W. Theisen

Name: ETC(SW/AW) Walter Moss
From: NAVCOMTELSTA, Sicliy
Comments: Four things to say:Courage: Courage to be truthful and honest.We take care of our own.Stand-up for what you believe in. Forge a new future.

Name: AOC(AW) John D. Burgoyne III
Comments: I am extremely proud to become a member of this elite fraternity of Chief Petty Officer's. Go Navy!

Name: YNC Laura A. Johnson
From: RTC Great Lakes
Comments: Congratulations fellow cpos. I am honored to be ed to join the CPO community. I am anxiously awaiting 16 Sep 98. Bring on the fun!!!

Name: ACC (AW) David W. Gustavel
Comments: fy99 CPO in serious need of any and all help!!! Right now am looking for any and all cadences I can find!!! We are 27 strong here at NAS, Lemoore. We need 27 cadences - HELP!!! All help will be truly appreciated, and if we can help in any way, drop us an e-mail at gustavel@2lemoorenet.com GO SLUGS!!!!

Name: LNC James W. Anderson
From:(NR CBTZ 500 FH 22 - HQ)
Comments: Very impressive site! Lots of good info for us slugs...

Name: HMC Mark Heithaus
Comments: I think that this is a great resource of information for a new CPO. Thanks!!

Name: GSEC(SW)S. A. Davidson
From: USS FITZGERALD DDG 62, San Diego
Comments: Just stopped by for a visit, great site, C-Ya again soon. Congratulations to all.

Name: AMHC (AW) Eric Ritschel
Comments: Stand By..............Midway Navy Arriving

Name: GMC Terren Becker
Comments: Well, it looks like I beat the odds. I was ed for Chief on the first try. Here's to the end of advancement exams. Good luck to the future Chiefs and congratulations to my fellow new and current Chiefs.

Name: STGC (SW) David J. Levasseur
Comments: Honored to be ed as one of the NAVY'S elite.

Name: YNC Linda A. Spencer
Comments: Can't believe I'm actually FINALLY going to join the elite rank of Chief Petty Officer! This is a fantastic site--thank you so much for all the great information.

Name: RMC(AW/SW) Preston Fleming
Comments: Well, I made it. They say the third time is the charm. I'd like to take the time and congratulate all those other former DP's out there.The odds were even higher against us this time on that RM exam but we made it in spite of that.

Name: Dan Podesta MMC(SW)
Comments: Your Honorable Master Chief it has taken me 14 years as a BT to reach this point in my life. This is my dream come true. I would like to thank the Chiefs who I have made my Mentors - BTC(SW) retired Kent Hayhurst and BTC(SW) Kirk Smith. They have trained me for this and made me confident in my abilities to perform as Chief. This is a great Homepage and will assist me well in my training as a CPO Hello Shipmate, Thanks!!

Name: FCC(SW) Greg Copeland
From: ATRC Dahlgren
Comments: Proud to have been ed as one of the Navy's Finest!

Name: AOC John D. Burgoyne III
Comments: I am extremely proud to be accepted into the Chief's ranks. Serving with pride!

Name: BUC(SCW) Rodney B. Frew
From: NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: I am so proud to have been ed as a Chief Petty Officer. There is alot of information here I am probably going to need in the next several weeks.

Name: Kenneth E. Davis ETC(SS)
From: TTF Sub Base Bangor Wa.
Comments: BZ!! to all, I'm glad I made it. Thanks for this website.

Name: YNC Kathy Sherry
Comments: I am a reservist, YNC Kathy Sherry, excited and kind of nervous about this whole initiation process. I have to answer lots of questions and so happy to find this website which may answer some of them and also introduce me to some other fellow Hello Shipmates. What a wonderful idea, this website. Congratulations to all fellow CPOs.

Name: R. Swearingen, ETC(SS)
From: Submarine NR-1
Comments: Good evening Honorable Master Chief, I was visiting your page collecting information for my upcoming CPO initiation, and was wondering if you could e-mail me the the SEABEE warfare designator BMP. Thank-you.

Name: HMC James Bare
From: Omaha NAVMARCORESCEN
Comments: The Omaha Chief Hello Shipmates invite all Genuine Chief Petty Officers to their initiation ceremony on 19 September. Outstanding webpage! BZ to the Webmaster.

Name: DSC(SW) MARK A. CHANDLER
From: JOINT TASK FORCE-SOUTHWEST ASIA, RIYAHD,KSA
Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs how have prepared me over the years. Hopefully I can now do the same for others.HOOAH!

Name: Edward Ross Conley, CTOC(SW)
Comments: I am an FY-99 Hello Shipmate. Just found your site, superb.Thanks.

Name: NCC(SW) Michael Johnston
From: NRD SF/NRS Visalia, Ca.
Comments: I am a proud new CPO, and this site has proven to be a great asset for my training. I want to personally thank you for providing this very much needed information. I could always use the help if any fellow Hello Shipmates would like to share information.

Name: AOC(AW) James M. Richardson
Comments: It's great after waiting seven long frustrating years to be finally ed as one of FY-99's CPOs. IYAOYAS!!!!!

Name: MMC(SS)Robert Q. Shaw
From: SUBASE Bangor / Silverdale, WA
Comments: Greetings from MMC Shaw. I'm currently serving as the TMLPO onboard USS OHIO (SSBN 726)(GOLD). I will soon be transfering to USS Portsmouth (SSN 707) as the TMLCPO.

Name: Phillip Haley MMC(SS)
From: SMMS PMT New London CT
Comments: Just wanted to say hello.

Name: HMC GEORGE E. HARDING
Comments: This web page has a lot of useful information. I'm sure it will help me as I complete my assignments for my initiation.

Name: RMC Jeffrey Barner
Comments: i am an RMC just researching for my initiation

Name: ADC(AW) Greg Poole
From: NAS North Island AIMD Quality Assurance Division
Comments: Congratulations all fellow FY-99 CPOs, we all worked hard and it finally paid off. Lets all stick together through the next 7 weeks and make this a memorable experience for us all. Goodluck

Name: ETC(SS) Jeff Moore
From: NPTU Charleston, SC MTS 626
Comments: Just trying to find CPO history/literature. Gotta love that initation!! It's only just begun

Name: DSC(SW) Steven M. Norris
Comments: It's great to be here!!!

Name: ETC Quintin Carson
Website: Q's Playhouse
Comments: Just want to say that it feels good to know that one day you will be a part of one of the best traditions in the world.

Name: RMC(SW) Williams, Pamela
Comments: Proud to be etcted as one of the Navy's newest CPO.

Name: ADC(AW) Frank J. Jodoin
From: NAS Brunswick
Comments: ADC(AW) Frank Jodoin and ADC(AW) Chuck Mattley of NAS Brunswick, AIMD CPOs are personally inviting all CPO's to the Chief Initiation on 16 Sept 98.

Name: ADC(AW) Chuck Mattley
From: NAS Brunswick
Comments: ADC(AW) Chuck Mattley and ADC(AW) Frank Jodoin of NAS Brunswick, AIMD CPOs are personally inviting all CPO's to the Chief Initiation on 16 SEPT 98

Name: RMC Martha C. Baez
Comments: Congratulations and best of luck to ALL Hello Shipmates Duty stations: NAVFINCEN Cleveland, OH NCTS Puerto Rico NAF Lajes Field, Azores IANTN Farfan, Panama NCTS Puget Sound, WA ROCLANT, Portugal COMSUBGRU TEN, Kings Bay, GA

Name: CMC Kevin Hughes
Comments: Congrats to all the other new CPOs! "Can Do!" Great page.

Name: HMC Bonnie D. O'Mara
From: Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
Comments: Out standing page! What a find! Congrats to all my fellow new CPOs! Keep your sense of humor, and good luck!

Name: ASC (AW/SW) Otto Diettman
From: VFA-86 NAS Cecil Field Florida
Comments: I'm Glad to be a part of such a great brotherhood. I only hope to give back to the community what it has given me over the years.

Name: ATC George Doering
Comments: Glad to have made it!

Name: RMC(SW) Gillian
Website: GIL'S Place
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow Hello Shipmate's!! USS Nashville (LPD-13) 85-88 NAS Commcen Patuxent River, MD 89-91 COMSIXTHFLT (USS Belknap (CG-26) 91-94 USS California (CGN-37) 94-96 NAVCOMTELSTA Puget Sound, WA 96-Present I'm looking forward to working amongst you all.

Name: MMC(SS) Alan D. Wiy
Comments: My duty Stations are as follows: USS NEVADA SSBN 733(B) 87-88 USS TENNESSEE SSBN 734(B) 89-93 TTF Kings Bay, Ga 93-96 USS WEST VIRGINIA SSBN 736(G) 96-98

Name: NCC(SW) Wesley B. Cox
Comments: I love this site

Name: SKC(SS) Charles W. Ruth
Comments: My initiation will be in September 12, 1998 Phoenix Az. I Would like any messages/signatures you Genuine Chiefs might have along with your words of wisdom.

Name: LNC(SW) Bob Lippert, Jr.,
From: COMWESTHEMGRU DET, PASCAGOULA, MS
Comments: An ex-BT and looking forward. Congrats to all my other shipmates.

Name: CTOC(SW) Steven A. Johnston
Comments: Previous Duty Stations: USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Dec '85 - Dec '88; COMSUBGRU 7, Jan '89 - Jan '92; NSGA Pensacola, Apr '92 - Feb '95; USS Fife (DD-991) Apr '95 - May '98; NSGA Yokosuka, May '98 - Present. ed for Chief this year, so currently going through initiation. Looking forward to joining the community!

Name: RMC(SW) Kalin
From: SPAWAR Systems Center Chesapeake
Comments: Proud to be initiated. Congrats to all me fellow new CPOs. Looking forward to meeting you in the mess.

Name: STGC Michael L. Todd
Comments: Just checking it out to what's up.

Name: YNC Dwight R. Scott
Comments: Hello!

Name: RMC(SW) Kalin
From: SPAWAR Systems Center Chesapeake
Comments: Proud to be initiated. Congrats to all me fellow CPOs. Looking forward to meeting you in the mess.

Name: CTAC(SW) Steve Stellmacher
From: USS TARAWA (LHA-1) onto PACOM in OCT
Comments: Just a quick note to all my new peers. Congratulations to you all. I am excited about joining a new level to my exciting career.

Name: DKC LINDA MCKINLEY
From: PSD NAVSTA SDIEGO CA
Comments: JUST BROWSING

Name: ATC (AW) Denis Komornik
From: NAS Norfolk
Comments: Finally made it!! Can't wait to be part of the Chief's community. Just two month's of being properly trained and we will all be there. Congrats to all of my fellow new CPOs.

Name: RMC (SW) COLLIN D NOLE
Comments: PROUD TO BE IN THE CHEIF COMMUNITY. THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WILL BE A CHALLENGE THAT I AM ENDURE WITH PRIDE. PRESENTLY STATIONED AT NCTS PUERTO RICO.

Name: AWC (AW) Don Nobbley
From: VP-10 Brunswick, Maine
Comments: What a great feeling! CPO!!! Any pointers from the geniune CPO's and fellow new CPOs would be appreciated.

Name: MMC(SS) Randy J Huckaba
Comments: I would like to congratulate my fellow new CPOs. I am sure they are as proud as I am to be ed as a future Chief Petty Officer.

Name: ATC (AW) RAYMOND M. KREIGER
From: NAS WHIDBEY VANOPDET C
Comments: Congratulations to all my fellow CPOs for FY-99. Honored and Humbled to be ed. Hope to learn alot and proudly join the elite group know as Chief. Great site. Made it while on deployment to Saudi Arabia. EM/MMF-2.

Name: AMHC(AW) Victor W. Owens
Comments: Would like any literature on common questions given to "SLUGS" :)Remember, you to were once a slithering creature such as my f!!! :)Anchors Aweigh my boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anchors Aweigh....................

Name: EMC Bob Shull
Comments: I signed in once, but forgot to put rate. Another damn entry in the charge book!! It's EMC(SW). I don't even have the charge book and it's already half full. It's going to be a long month. Looking forward to joining the CPO community with my brothers, ETC(SW) Tindle and GSMC (SW) Lawless. Coming to a CPO mess near you soon!

Name: ETC(SS) Wesley K. Koshoffer
Comments: Found this site while searching for info for my sponsor.Updating last entry with rate(prospective).

Name: YNC(SW) D.Mark Bell
Comments: Really glad to be here!!!!!

Name: Patrick Jensen ETC(SW)
From: USS A W Radford DD 968
Comments: Master Chief, thanks for the information, you have already helped answer many of my personal questions when no one else could or would. I'll be back.

Name: RMC (SW) London Bridget
Comments: I've been tasked to find the most deocrated chief. I thought it was BMC McCloy, but an honorable chief told me I still had homework to do.

Name: Thomas Jay Ewer Sr.
Comments: Currently stationed in Hawaii,...Military Spouse going through initation on baord the USS Willamette AO-180!!

Name: FCC(SW) J. M. Ostby
From: FCTCLANT Dam Neck Va Beach
Comments: I have just begun slugfest 99. Have found some good info on your website. Thanks in advance

Name: AEC SCOTT A. JENSEN
From: VP-66 NAS JRB WILLOW GROVE
Comments: Congratulations to all CPO'S. Now that the TRAINING BEGINS, lets have fun and remember that the GENIUNE CHIEFS, SENIOR CHIEFS, and MASTER CHIEFS can't kill us or eat us! Best of luck and wishes to all

Name: AWC Jimmy A. Gove
From: VP-30
Comments: I'm now looking for info to help me with questions posed to me by the genuine Chiefs of NAS Jacksonville, fl

Name: OSC(SW/AW)MICHAEL A COLLINS
Comments: It's been a long seven years but I finally made it. Thanks to everyone who helped me get here. It's an honor to be associated with the BEST.

Name: AEC(AW/SW) Timothy H. McCrary
From: NAS Norfolk
Comments: I am very proud to have been ed for this unique fraternity, I welcome the challange of the next two weeks.

Name: DCC(SW) Coles
Comments: I have corrected the error of my ways and included my rate and rating

Name: FCC(SW) James Maines
Comments: It only took 16 years to join the best can't wait for the 16th of September. have fun and good luck to all the other Hello Shipmates.

Name: EMC (SS) Bill Pelka, USNR
Comments: FY-99 Reserve EMC(SS) from Spokane, WA. This is Going to be A REAL Adventure. Our initation is on 12 Sep 98. Wish me luck, cause I'm sure I will need it!

Name: AEC DAVID BUCHER
Comments: I am AEC Bucher and my shipmates ATC Sansone,ATC Burgess and AMHC Cervi from VPU-1 NAS Brunswick Me. We are proud to have the chance to enter the Chiefs Mess and Serve With Pride! All Chief Petty Officers are invited to our initiation on 16 September 1998. Any comments or Chiefly words of wisdom are welcome.

Name: Ken White
Comments: Just picked up CPO FY99 and came on in to do research!

Name: DTC(SW) LEROY A. JAMES
From: NAVAL DENTAL CENTER NORFOLK, VA
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FELLOW CPOS. I AM BOTH PROUD AND HUMBLE TO BE ED AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE U.S. NAVY. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW CHALLENGES THIS PROMOTION WILL OFFER. I MUST HOWEVER, CONFESS THAT I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE CPO INIATION WITH MIXED FEELINGS (EXCITED & A LITTLE APPREHENSIVE OF WHAT'S DOWN THE ROAD). I KNOW IT WILL HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY TO BECOME AN OUTSTANDING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. ON 16 SEP 98 I KNOW IT WILL BE WORTH IT AS I BECOME DTC(SW) AND DROP THE THE WORD (Hello Shipmate). FOR THAT MY HONOURABLE MASTER CHIEFS, SENIOR CHIEFS AND CHIEFS, I SAY BRING IT ON!

Name: Debski, John
From: NRS Bellevue NE
Comments: Thank-you for the warm welcome into the CPO community. I know I serve with the Best in the World.

Name: AMEC Ed Weil
Comments: Nice page, a great idea.

Name: James L. Mutchie EMC(SW)
Comments: FInally found you. Its been a long 5 years since i took my first CPO exam.I'm glad my wife is glad and we both thank God for this too.

Name: RMC(SW) Guzman
Comments: Master Chief, I have been tasked to find out the words for subject song, I found the words however I was told that it belong to the die sub navy. My ETC(SS), wants the words for fast attack SSN subs. Thank you and have a nice day.

Name: DMC(AW)Frank Ashe
Comments: Master Chief, I just saw your webpage on the 'net and found it very interesting. I just hope my career is as successful as yours was. Thanks for the info on "Charge Books", at this time I need it.

Name: RMC John F Wurst
Comments: I can only say thank you to you and all the other Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chief Petty Officers in the Navy. If it weren't for fine people like yourves, I would never have been able to achieve my goal of becoming a Chief Petty Officer in the world's greatest NAVY !!! NR Comsubgru 8 Det 113 fridge Air National Guard Base Mount Clemens, Michigan

Name: AKC (AW/MTS) PAUL FOSTER
From: FASO DET, NAS LEMOORE CA
Comments: FANTASTIC site! The time and effort you have put forth is greatly appreciated. As the second generation of Chief Petty Officer's in my family, I take great pride in now being the one referred to as "The Chief". Dad, this one's for you. To all my fellow Hello Shipmate's, congratulations and enjoy!

Name: Borella, John
From: VAQ-131
Comments: Outstanding information put out that would take unreal time to find all the answers. Thank You!!

Name: ETC RICHARD BIGGS
Comments: I'M A NEW CPO, BOTH ANXIOUS AND APPREHENSIVE ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD. I'M SURE I'LL VISIT THIS GREAT WEB SITE OFTEN IN THE UP COMING WEEKS.

Name: ISC Rudolf Sobina
Comments: New Chief for FY99. I pin on the anchor 13 Sept. after completion of the initiation at the Naval Air Station in Willow Grove, Pa. Please include me in your list of e-mail addresses, my rate is "ISC" - Great web site and looking forward to working with you all

Name: Scott Williams
Website: USS TARAWA Hompage
From: USS TARAWA LHA 1
Comments: Nice page. Should be helpful for my training.

Name: YNC(AW/MTS) Eric W. Wenzel, USNR(TAR)
From: NAVMARCORESCEN Phoenix Arizona
Comments: This is an awesome web site. It has answered numerous questions that I have been "tasked" to answer. Thank you very much for having this site up and running.

Name: AKC Robert Araiza
Comments: AKC Great place to visit and be updated on current events. BZ

Name: YNC(AW) Brian D. Pearce
Website: NAS Lemoore Homepage
Comments: I still can not believe it - FIRST TIME!! It is truly an honor to become part of a TRUE Navy tradition. To all my fellow Hello Shipmates - WE ARE GOING TO BECOME THE NEW "STAR" TO WHICH THOSE WILL BE GUIDED - FAITH, HONOR, PRIDE, TRADITION ....

Name: AEC Kevin T. Johnston
Comments: Hello all Genuine Master/Senior/Chiefs. I'm currently stationed at VR-46. Been with VA-205, VQ-3 & VRC-50. I'm currently in the process of being initiated.Take care!

Name: Kenneth M. Milligan
Comments: Just commenced day one of being "Chief" and in search of various types of information

Name: AOC Paul Lotz
From: NAF EL Centro, CA
Comments: Stumbled (like a slug) on to this site while looking for the names and service dates of all MCPON's. This is an outstanding site and will probably save the lives of countless slugs. Congrats to 2 of my CPO brothers out there in the fleet, AEC John Love and ATC Nerry Swank. Who would have ever thought............

Name: FCC(SW) Parsons
From: ATRC Dahlgren Va.
Comments: After 18 years of of service and 10 years as a FC1 I finally made the grade.

Name: ADC KENNETH DALE HICKS
Comments: Im very excited about being A Chief and looking forward to my future in the Navy.

Name: NIck Apostol
Comments: i JUST PICKED UP CHIEF THIS YEAR SO I'M SO EXCITED

Name: AMSC HECTOR R. YOUNG
Comments: I AM AN AMSC STATIONED AT NAMTRAGRUDET NORTH ISLAND AND I AM PROUD TO BE A NEW CPO AND BE A PART OF THE ELITE CORP. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO CONGRATULATE YOU HAVE BEEN ED THIS TIME AROUND ALSO. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN THE CHIEF MESS...

Name: ABEC (AW) GYASI
From: NATTC PENSACOLA, FL.
Comments: THANK GOD FOR THE HONOR TO BE PART OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB. IAM STATION HERE IN PENSACOLA, FL AS AN INSTRUCTOR.WE TRAIN THE BEST ABES FOR THE FLLET.I WILL BE READY COME SEPT.16.98.

Name: YNC Swinski
Comments: Master Chief, I'm YNC D. Swinski from Seal Team ONE. I was tasked with finding out where the word Boot (Like Boot Chief, Boot First Class) came from, and what the five points of a stars stand for. I've looked just about everywhere, do you have any ideas.

Name: EMC(SS) Hoffman
From: USS OHIO SSBN 726 (B)
Comments: Great page, it'll really help in the initiation process.

Name: ETC(SW)Michael L. Phillips
Website: Mike's Homepage
Comments: Rate: ETC(SW) - On Sept. 16 1998 that is...currently ET1(SW) Duty Stations: Great Lakes, Ill. 1984 - 1985 San Miguel Philippines 1985 - 1988 USS Long Beach 1988 - 1992 Fleet Training Center San Diego 1992 - 1995 Naval Beach Group One (Coronado, Ca) 1995 to Just got ed for ETC, looking forward to joining the community!

Name: EMC(SW) RON WILLIAMS
Comments: A HEARTY HELLO TO ALL IN THE CPO COMMUNITY, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO JOINING YOU AS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE ELITE DRIVING FORCE WHICH MAKES THIS NAVY GREAT!!! EXCELLENT WEB PAGE I WILL BE VISITING HERE OFTEN IN THE NEXT 2 MONTHS TO GATHER THE KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM REQUIRED TO BE A SUCCESFULL CPO. THANK YOU ALL AND HAVE A GREAT DAY

Name: RMC(SW)JOSEPH E BROOKS
Comments: I AM AN FY99 (RMC(SW)/)..ITS A WONDER WHAT PRAYER CAN DO..TO ALL MY FELLOW COMRADS..GRADS..AND TO ALL THE OTHER CHIEFS...THANKS FOR MOVING ON OUT SO I CAN MOVE UP..(HA!!!)THIS IS A VERY GOOD SITE..

Name: DTC Efrain Rosario
Comments: Great web page lots of info that I will surely use in the next 2 months. Presently stationed in NNDC Bethesda MD

Name: MMC Roger Yule
Comments: Finally completed re-construction on the bridges that I had previously burned, and got ed this year.

Name: ADC(AW/SW) VINEREANU, TRAIAN
From: NAS LEMOORE, CA
Comments: I AM A FY99 CPO AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE SITE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH MY FELLOW CPO Hello Shipmate SHIPMATES. I AM PROUD TO BE PART OF THE CPO COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!! alt email=daciamt@2cnetech.com

Name: CTRC(SW) Michael E. Pardue
From: Afloat Training Group Pacific, San Diego CA
Comments: I am totally thrilled to have been ed this year. Being ed is both an honor as well as a challenge. I'm looking forward to the new responsiblities. Good luck to all CPOs FY99! Have fun throughout initiations and make the most of it!!

Name: DTC Patricia Terry
Comments: What a great page. LOTS of very useful info I'm sure I'll need during the next several weeks. Thanks

Name: SWC Kevin G. Chamberlain
Comments: It has happened and what an honor. I wish to Thank all of the Chiefs that have been there for me over the past 20 years. Congratulations to all who share in this.

Name: PNC Linda L. Alberico
Comments: Congrats to all the other CPOs. I'm a RES with RIA-4 in San Diego, CA. This is a great web site that I intend to use now and in the future. I look forward to becoming a member of this proud community and to being called a "Genuine" Chief Petty Officer. Thanks for providing this site to us.

Name: FCC (SW) Gerard Metoyer
Comments: New Chief... Happy to be here.

Name: PNC(SW/AW) Frank Nuņez
Comments: I am , stationed at NRD Montgomery. I was told about this page from a buddy, and find it to be outstanding! Plenty of info for us Hello Shipmates. Keep up the great work! What is RURU and BOHICA?

Name: OSC(SW) Jonathan M. Crane
Comments: Great Web Page. I am proud to be joining the CPO community.

Name: RMC(SW) Rod B. Long
Website: Blue Sledge
Comments: Yes !!! I finally made it shipmates !!! I am a FY-99 CPO - and this page is going to be used tremendously over the next two months. This page is Awesome. I have the watch.

Name: STGC(SW) Curt A. Schermerhorn
From: AFLOATRAGRUPAC, San Diego, CA
Comments: To all my fellow FY99 CPOs.....Congratulations and Good Luck! It's been a long journey, through many seas and oceans, and here I am. I look forward to this new stage of the Navy Adventure. Let's make the next seven weeks one they'll never forget, and let's have fun doing it. See you out there!!

Name: ATC(AW) Christopher Saunders
From: NRS Claremore, OK
Comments: Congradulations, fellow Hello Shipmates.

Name: MAC(SW/AW) Doug Joyner
Comments: Hellooooo! I'm a FY99 CPO. I'm stationed at the DoD MWD Training Section here at LAFB; attached to the NTTC Det. I'm looking forward to the initiation and frocking....Sounds like it'll be a ton of fun and memorable. Congrats to my all of my fellow CPOs....Go get'em! Who-Yaaaa!!---Oh yeah, "Wanna see my dog do a good trick? Then RUN!"

Name: FCC(SW)Bryan E Sweeney
Comments: FY-99 Hello Shipmate FCC(SW) Sweeney Have served on active duty since 1983 Tours of duty include: USS Halsey CG-23 Navy Recruiting District, NRS Yakima Wa. USS Rentz FFG-46 Currently Stationed at FTC S.D. as an instructor PROUD TO BE A NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER!!!!!!!!

Name: RMC(SW)Elizabeth Mangino
From: USS KEARSARGE LHD-3
Comments: As a proud Chief Petty Officer and the first female Chief on board the USS KEARSARGE LHD-3, I am looking foward to the next 7 weeks and am so happy this web site is here it is saving me and my fellow CPO shipmates!

Name: EWC Jay Maiden
Comments: Finally! After 6 tries I finally made it! Thanks to all the Chiefs that have helped me get to where I am today.

Name: HMC David Pearce
Comments: Permission to come aboard!! 19 years in the Navy, picked up HMC in 1993, at NAF Detroit. Been stationed Camp Pendelton, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, San Diego, Guam, fridge, Spain, Pensacola. NEC (8432), Looking for any fellow CPOs out there? This is a great WEB Site, keep it up. Congrats to any new SLUGS who surfed on in.

Name: ETC(SW)Todd Bowen
From: NAS JRB Ft Worth TX
Comments: ETC(SW) Bowen sure sounds good. After 18 1/2 years who woulda thought!!!! I happened upon your site looking for the new uniform regs. I'm very glad to have found it, you have put into a few words what the next 8 weeks will definately drill into my head. TO FCC(SW) Robert Conary, CONGRATS my friend, I can not think of a soul who better deserves it!

Name: RMC Jacqueline L. Perry
From: COMSUBGRU-10 (TAD USSPTGP Haiti)
Comments: As an RMC stationed at COMSUBGRU-10 Kings Bay, Georgia but TAD to USSPTGP Haiti, I am looking forward to using your web site to find all the information I need. I am very grateful that you have provided all of the Hello Shipmates a way to learn while using our computers.

Name: ETC(SW) Clint Waggoner
Comments: I am a new Chief Petty Officer--I bought my uniforms long ago. ETC(SW)

Name: ETC Dan Campbell
Comments: Hello!! I'v been here before I have used this page before doing research. Now as a I am using it to save my skin. Thanks.

Name: AKC (AW) Tracy D. Rider
From: SPAWARSYSCEN Chesapeake, VA
Comments: I am proud to be entering the ranks of the Chief Petty Officers. I will carry on the proud tradition of the Navy Chief to which the world is accustomed to.

Name: ETC(SW) Frank Emerick
Comments: Great site will be very useful over the next two months.

Name: OSC Toney L. Brooks
Comments: Excellent web page!

Name: STSC(SS) Thomas J. Fuller
From: USS Augusta SSN 710
Comments: I recently found out that I have been ed as a FY-99 Chief. I will be transferring from the USS Augusta and will be reporting to the USS Memphis SSN 691 on 17 Sept 98 to take over as Chief of the Sonar Division. I would wish to thank MSCM(SW) Ford at NLDP at NAVSUBSCOL, Groton CT for all of his help in preparing my package for the board. There are several others who did help me and they need mentioned: STSC(SS) Roberts and STSC(SS) Daugherty from NAVSUBSCOL, Groton, CT. It is such a great feeling to finally reach that Pinnacle in my career and it is the best thing that could ever happen to me. I would like to congratulate all the other FY-99 Chiefs "Way to Go!!!!!" Good Luck everyone

Name: MMC(SW/AW) Jeff Leadmon
From: NRD Montgomery, Alabama
Comments: I finally made it!!!!

Name: CTRC Taunji M. Forkner
Website: Taunji's place
From: Stationed at NSGA Ft. Gordon, GA
Comments: I am a CTRC and was surfing the net for history on the CPO community, the Navy in general, CPO sponsors, etc... initiation is next week!

Name: MMC (SW) A. Keneipp
From: NRMD Norfolk
Comments: Made it. Not sure how but I did. Hope to find the knowledge requried for my next two months here.

Name: AMSC (AW/NAC) John ZaBelle
From: NAS PensacolaSAR Unit
Comments: A good friend and fellow CPO pointed me to this site, and I'm glad he did. It looks like an excellent resource, especially for the next couple of months. I'll recommend this site to all folks that got me this far in my career, my shipmates. Great Site!!

Name: NCC(AW) Jerry E Kuhn
From: NAS Cecil Field, FL
Comments: FY-99 CPO. I am overjoyed and anxious as to what is in store for us as we take the journey from SLUG to "Chief". I look forward to it. Bring it on!!!!!!!!

Name: ETC(SW) John C. Wolfe
From: SIMA, Norfolk, Virginia
Comments: WHOA!! What a ride! And to think I haven't even gotten out of the chute yet! Seriously, I am so honored to become a member of one of the most prestigious communities in the world. To the shipmates who have gone before, thank you for your wisdom and guidance. To the shipmates I'm with now, let's go get 'em!! To those that follow, do not despair, your time will come. ETC(SW) John C. Wolfe (Man that sounds great!)

Name: NCC(AW) James E. Robinson
From: Naval Air Technical Training Center, Pensacola, FL.
Comments: I am a FY-99 CPO. I am the Command Career Counor for NATTC Pensacola. We train the finest of the fleet aviation community. Thanks for the info.

Name: AKC Ronald Sandiko
From: Electronic Attack Weapons School
Comments: I am an AKC and proud to be initiated as a US Navy Chief! It is great to know that there is a place in cyberspace for us to turn to for information! Great Work!

Name: YNC Kelli Aragon
From: VP-65, Point Mugu, CA
Comments: This is a great place to find information for our training.

Name: FTC/SS Rusl McDowell
From: SUBTRAFAC, NORFOLK
Comments: Outstanding source of information! I'm sure I will be making many return trips.

Name: HMC William Charney
From: Camp Lejeune North Carolina
Comments: This is my first of what I am sure will be many visits to this page over the next two months. Thanks for all the valuable information.

Name: AZC(AW) Perry James Cannon
Website: Whidbey Island Judo
Comments: Perry James Cannon VQ-1

Name: DKC LINDA MCKINLEY
From: PSD NAVSTA SAN DIEGO CA
Comments: I AM A FY-99 DKC, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOMING ONE OF THE MANY WITHIN THE TEAM OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS. THIS IS TRULY THE BEGINING OF MY JOURNEY, A LONG AWAITED ONE INDEED. I HAVE A LOT TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN, WITH THE UNITY OF THE CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS, I AM SURE GUIDANCE WILL BE AT HAND.

Name: FCC(SW) Parsons
Comments: I finally made it after eighteen years of service and it is a time for celebration.

Name: OSC Salvatore M. Dentu
From: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Det Dahlgren NSWC Dahlgren
Comments: Outstanding Page I enjoyed myf. Proud to see your carring on the proud tradition of the Naval Chief. My Sponsor is GMCS Bentely and he loves to get e-mail. BZ

Name: AWC(AW) Jeff Massey
From: VS-41 San Diego
Comments: I am an Airdale about to shift colors. Setting Flight Quarters and turning into the wind

Name: ICC(SW)DARRELL WILLIAMS
Comments: AS A FY-99 CPO ,YOUR PAGE HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY HELPFUL IN MY SEARCH FOR KNOWLEGE.THANX FOR THE HELP

Name: ATC AW/MTS Dana B. Pritchett
Comments: Enjoy the page very much. Visited here many times in the past just wishing I could make a post one day. Just dropping in looking for a few answers to "Slug" projects. Stationed at NAMTRAGRUDET NASNI. Let the games begin!

Name: FCC(SW)() Robert W. Conary
Comments: Masterchief Peterman, Your website was recommended by several of the Chiefs here at the Aegis Training and Readiness Center. It has been described as a very useful tool and source of reference. I have only started here, and already I have found a lot of information, as well as my wife who is standing over my shoulder looking at the CPO' Wife link. Thanks for providing all of the links and information, I know it will help us in our endevours over the next two months to become the best Chiefs we can. Respectfully, FCC(SW) {) Conary

Name: STGC(SW) Edward Greiner
From: USS Ingersoll DD 990, Pearl Harbor
Comments: Great site! I was told to check out your site by a former shipmate, and am glad I did. You are going to be a great help in my upcoming "training period".

Name: STGC(SW)(MTS) Gary E. Swaim
Comments: Well...Here I am...After many years of hard work and sweat, I've been ed. I finally realize what it takes to be a Chief Petty Officer, but I'm just starting to see what it takes to be a good Chief. I Hope to utilize this web page as a good source of Chief knowledge. Good luck to all the other CPOs that are about to embark on this great journey. Make sure to make this fun because you only get one crack at it...STGC(SW)(MTS)Swaim

Name: AMSC(AW) JERRY CZUBINSKI
From: SSC/ GREAT LAKES,IL
Comments: A GREAT NAVY MORNING TO ALL, THIS IS CHIEF JERRY CZUBINSKI. JUST LETTING MY FUTURE CHIEF AND OLD SALTS, WERE COMING ON BOARD. SO STAND BY THE NAVY 'S BACK-----HAIL TO THE BLUE'S V/R AMS1 (AW)

Name: AEC (AW) Daniel Secunda
Comments: Thank you for letting me sign your guestbook. This is the finest web page for Chief Petty Officers.

Name: Gary Coles
Comments: I finally made it for FY-99 after six years of making the board I will be proud to serve in the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. I am currently a Firefighting instructor at NS mayport Florida at Fleet Training Center.

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Name: MSC(SW)(MTS) Troy Kline
From: GMC(SW) JOHN MOELLER
Comments: I am very proud to be a CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. I'm looking forward to working with the NAVY'S Finest in the Fleet. I'm presently stationed at Lackland AFB as a MS "A" School instructor. I'm due for transfer in less than a year to readjust my sea legs again.LOL I have been stationed on the USS Guadal Canal(LPH7) 84-88, NS Philadelphia 88-91, USS ESSEX(LHD2) 92-96, SSC San Diego MAY 96 - OCT 96, NOV 96 - Present NTTC DET Lackland AFB. Master Chief, this is one OUTSTANDING page that you have put together!! Thanks

Name: ISC Rudolf (Rudy) Sobina, USNR
Comments: I am a recent CPO. Initiation to be accomplished at NAS-JRB Willow Grove on 13 Sept., 98. I am presently connected to Willow Grove through Reserve Intelligence Area 16 but since January, 98 my unit (ONI-2393) has been drilling at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Let me compliment you on your fine "Homepage" and looking forward to working will you all in the future.

Name: Kevin E Everson
From: Stationed SSC Great Lakes
Comments: Just drop in to sign the book AS ETC Everson as per suggestion of a Master Chief,,,,,,,ed 118 out of 122. I do like the web page, i have been here alot in the last three weeks. There is still much to learn.