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13 October 2022

Get Real, Get Better

“History shows the navy which adapts, learns, and improves the fastest gains an enduring warfighting advantage. The essential element is fostering an ecosystem—a culture—that assesses, corrects, and innovates better than the opposition.”--Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, Remarks at...
27 December 2021

U.S. Navy 2021: The Year in Photos

The U.S. Navy entered 2021 with a lot on its plate. Forward presence, the Navy’s primary stock in trade for nearly two and a half centuries, remained in high demand. As they have for more than a century, military photographers and today's Mass Communication Specialists were there to document the...
01 April 2021

MCPON Smith's 128th CPO Birthday Message

We have much to celebrate on this day when, in rare form, those humble leaders known as Chief Petty Officers - who quietly and confidently serve others so selflessly - take a knee and pause to celebrate our unique and storied history...
19 February 2021

Black History - A Sailor’s Perspective

African American service members have played pivotal roles in the history of the U.S. Military, and especially within the U.S. Navy. Black History month has massive potential to provide much overdue education and appreciation of those accomplishments...
02 December 2020

A Message to Our CPO Selectees: Perspective, Passion and the Art of Communication

Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Navy Russell Smith shares his thoughts with our new chief petty officer selectees...
27 November 2020

Heritage Weeks Online

Welcome to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Heritage Training Weeks—Online...
23 September 2020

Connect to Protect and Prevent Suicide

During stressful times, it's even more important for each of us to take time to connect with our shipmates, as well as our families and friends...
15 July 2020

Give Something Away Day

July 15 “Give Something Away” Day is about everyone that cares about anyone or anything to give away something.It’s from the U.S. Navy core values to give back.Below are just a few recent examples of how we’ve given back to this world.Let’s also remember the hospital ships USNS Mercy’s and USNS...
07 May 2020

Education and Learning, an Operational Imperative

By John Kroger, Chief Learning Officer and Vice Adm. John Nowell, Chief of Naval PersonnelLearning, innovation, and personal and professional development are part of our Naval heritage and continue to be important in enabling the warfighters of today.Our service is moving forward in recording and...
29 April 2020

Month of the Military Child

Linda Gilday Shares Her Thoughts on the Resilience and Strength of Military ChildrenBy Mrs. Linda Gilday, Wife of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday April is Month of the Military Child, and on behalf of my husband Mike, I want to take this opportunity to thank, recognize, and celebrate our...

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