Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven S. Giordano concluded his first visit to naval bases and tenant commands as the MCPON April 20, in the Pacific Northwest (PACNORWEST) after a four-day tour. Giordano's Fleet engagement trip began with a breakfast social with area Sailors of the Year and Sailors of the Quarter at Naval Station Whidbey Island. In addition to addressing topics such as current Navy programs, manning, advancement and geopolitical issues, Giordano fielded questions from more than 2,000 Sailors at various all hands calls. "Today's Sailors are asking tough questions that show how serious they are about staying informed about what's happening with their Navy," said Giordano. "It's motivating to talk to engaged and smart Sailors such as the ones here in PACNORWEST. They follow the news and are interested in how the Navy is planning to deal with future challenges." Giordano continued his trip in Washington by visiting Naval Station Everett and Naval Station Bangor. He also visited Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730), Naval Hospital Bremerton and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and toured the Bangor Child Development Center (CDC) and the Fleet engagements are intended to provide senior leadership with a frontline assessment of Sailors and what they are doing in the fleet. For more news from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, visit www.navy.mil/ and www.Facebook.com/14MCPON/.

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