Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Story Archive
'Year of the Chief' Kicks Off (3 April 2012)
The United States Navy Memorial hosted the official kick-off of the Year of the Chief and the 119th birthday celebration of the chief petty officer during a ceremony April 2.
MCPON: Happy 119th Birthday CPOs! (28 March 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Chief Petty Officer birthday message to the fleet March 28.
MCPON Testifies before Congress on Hazing (22 March 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West testified before Congress March 22.
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) area commands and attended the Port Hueneme 70th Annual Seabee Ball during a three-day fleet engagement March 8 through 10.
New Career Paths Open to Sailors Impacted by ERB (7 March 2012)
An instructor at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., is preparing himself for a successful transition to civilian life as one of the approximately 3,000 Sailors who have been affected by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) and will be separated from the Navy before the end of June.
MCPON Sends Seabee Birthday Message (2 March 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Seabee birthday message to the fleet March 2.
MCPON Sends Navy Reserve Birthday Message (1 March 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Navy Reserve birthday message to the fleet March 1.
MCPON Visits United States Naval Academy (1 March 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited the United States Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis Feb. 28.
Build Wealth, Not Debt (21 February 2012)
"Set a Goal, make a plan, save automatically" is the theme of the 2012 Military Saves Week, which began Feb. 19, as part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign, conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America.
MCPON Testifies before Congress on Quality of Life (16 February 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West testified before Congress Feb. 16. MCPON appeared before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies.
MCPON Tours Norfolk Commands, Visits with Sailors (12 February 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West finished a three-day fleet engagement trip to Norfolk, Va., and surrounding area commands Feb. 9.
MCPON Visits Sailors aboard Constitution (2 February 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) spoke to Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution Jan. 31, as they prepare for War of 1812 Bicentennial celebrations this year.
MCPON Speaks at Northern Virginia Council of the Navy League (20 January 2012)
The master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) spoke at the Northern Virginia (NOVA) Council of the Navy League dinner in Arlington, Va., Jan. 18.
MCPON Speaks at 24th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium (12 January 2012)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) spoke at the Surface Navy Association's 24th Annual National Symposium in Crystal City, Va., Jan. 10.
MCPON Sends Holiday Message (12 December 2011)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following holiday message to the Fleet Dec. 12.