Two senior enlisted leaders stationed in Korea were
commissioned as chief warrant officers during a ceremony at the Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet, in Busan November 1.

Service members and civilians from across Korea gathered in Busan to support both Senior Chief Petty Officer Andre Amos and Chief Petty Officer Christopher Sherman as they transitioned to chief warrant officer.

Amos served as the senior enlisted leader for senior Military Sealift Command Office Korea (MSCO-K) and Sherman was the flag writer for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK).

"I wouldn't be in this position without the assistance of my mentors, the Sailors I have worked with, and most importantly, the support of my wife," said Sherman. "This provides me the opportunity to continue to serve our great Navy and country at a new level, in which I will be able to continue to impact both the mission and development of Sailors."

After their anchors and covers were removed, Amos and Sherman were commissioned by Rear. Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CNFK, and by their family members.

"To be a mustang is to join an elite group of technical experts in the U.S. Navy," said Amos. "I owe it to all the Sailors who I've had the opportunity to lead, and the leaders who have led me. They pushed me toward a greater responsibility in my new role as a chief warrant officer."

Warrant officers possess the authority and are qualified by extensive experience and knowledge to direct the most difficult and exacting operations within a given occupational specialty.

Military Sealift Command operates approximately 110 noncombatants, U.S. merchant mariner-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships, conduct specialized missions, strategically preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, and move military cargo and supplies used by deployed U.S. forces and coalition partners.

CNFK is the regional commander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides expertise on naval matters to area military commanders, including the commander of the United Nations Command, the Combined Forces Command, and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea.

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