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Navy Updates Sailor of the Year Program

Based on recommendations from a Navy working group of top senior enlisted leaders throughout the Fleet, the Navy announced updates to the SOY Program.

MCPON Smith speaks during a press conference

WASHINGTON 20 Oct 2020

Navy Updates Sailor of the Year Program

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Navy Updates Sailor of the Year Program to Add Focus on Talent Management

Based on recommendations from a Navy working group of top senior enlisted leaders throughout the Fleet, the Navy announced today that it is updating its Sailor of Year (SOY) program, to better align with Sailor 2025 initiatives. The most significant change is the number of SOYs meritoriously advanced from four to 18. Additionally, the update gives each type commander the authority to promote their top-performing eligible First Class Petty Officers ahead of the regular Chief Petty Officer selection board.
Message From MCPON: Victory in the Pacific

MCPON Smith highlights the crucial role enlisted Sailors played from America's entry into the war through the victory 75 years ago.
First Female CMC Earns Top Navy Senior Enlisted Leadership Award

The Command Master Chief of USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), Samira McBride, was selected as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Delbert D. Black Leadership Award. This honor is also significant because she is the first woman to be selected for the award, which dates back to 2008.
SECNAV, CNO, MCPON Visit Naval Forces in Hampton Roads

The Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy visited several commands on a trip to Norfolk June 11.

CNO and MCPON update the Navy with a message to the fleet regarding COVID-19, March 30, 2020.

Washington, District of Columbia Mar 30 2020

The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith had lunch and visited with Sailors aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733), April 24, 2019.

BANGOR, Washington Apr 26 2019

WASHINGTON (March 23, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson administered the oath of enlistment to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith for his final reenlistment. Smith has served for 30 years and is re-enlisting for four years. He gave a speech to his family and friends in attendance for the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

Washington, District of Columbia Mar 25 2019

200507-N-TR763-0001 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (May 7, 2020) Acting Secretary of the Navy James E. McPherson, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russ Smith visited Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes to visit with recruits and leadership to discuss COVID-19 measures. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released)

Great Lakes, Illinois May 07 2020

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