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Rank/Rate GSEC(SW)(SEL) Duty Stations USS O'BRIEN (DD975), USS MAHAN (DDG72), NRD ATLANTA, NRD RALEIGH, USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG81) Comments: I want to thank my best friend and mentor of 7 years YNC(SW) CARRIE RAINERI for setting the example and being my role model. I cannot express how grateful I am to have her in my life. Thank you also to GSEC(SW)(Ret) KENT SMILEY for believing in my abilities and allowing me to spread my wings and grow into a more knowledgeable GSE. Without your faith in me, I would not have succeeded. Thank you ENCS(SW) Courtney Tate for your never ending wisdom and guidance. I will always remember our long conversations. To NCCS(AW/SW)(RET) JAMES DONALD, you are the true Chief in my eyes, flawless with your leadership, dedicated to your sailors, and always staying true to your course. Your are a blessing to each person you cross paths with. And I will, always take care of our sailors.
Rank/Rate YNC( AW/NAC)(SEL) Duty Stations Base Support Guam Comments: Mahalo nui loa to all shipmates I have had the privilege to serve side by side, from Pearl Harbor, New Orleans, Chicago, Kaneohe, Naples, Qatar, Sigonella, Brussels, Guam and Stuttgart!
Rank/Rate AOC (AW/SW) (Sel) Duty Stations VMFAT-101, CV-63, NRD Houston,CVN-74, FRC SW Site Pt. Mugu Comments: To my fellow CPO Selectees, Congrats!!! Thanks to all that have helped me through this induction season. Honored to have been selected to become a member of the Worlds Greatest CPO Mess. FRC, VR-55, NBVC and the Wing Chiefs thank you for your Guidance and Words of wisdom.
Rank/Rate CTIC(Sel) Duty Stations NIOC Texas Comments: Congrats to all the FY09 Selectees. I thank God for this blessing and pray that all of you have successful careers.
Rank/Rate ATC(AW)(SEL) Duty Stations VFA-97, VFA-125, VFA-146, VFA-122 Comments: Congratulations to all of Team 115!!! It's an honor to be a part of the team. Thank you to all who have helped guide me along the way. I wouldn't be here without your words of wisdom and size 10+ boots.
Rank/Rate ETC(SS)(SEL) Duty Stations USS Cheyenne, COMSUBRON 11 Comments: I am here because of the people I have worked for, the people that have worked for me and my family. I owe them all, forever. If anyone needs anything just let me know. V/R ETC (SEL)
Rank/Rate HMC(FMF)(sel) Duty Stations Branch Dental Center, Norfolk Va Comments: I would just like to say congrats to all of the Fy09 Selectees.
Rank/Rate HMC(SEL) Duty Stations USS ESSEX Comments: First and far most I would like to thank God. I would also like to take this time to thank all those great leaders I've come across that helped me get to this point. All that hard work did pay off. A big thank you to HMCS Rikki Brown, HMC Vera Travis and HMC Rhonda Simmons (Radford). I love you guys.
Rank/Rate DCC(SEL) Duty Stations USS Reuben James (FFG-57) Comments: I would like to take this time to thank all the great leaders and not so great leaders who have inspired me to get to this stage in my life. Congradulations to all!
Rank/Rate CSC(SW) SEL Duty Stations USS JOHN C. STENNIS CVN-74, USS KEARSARGE LHD-3, NAS OCEANA/NSA NORFOLK, USS MOUNT WHITNEY LCC/JCC 20, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CVN-69, NSA NORFOLK/NAVAL STATION NORFOLK Comments: Honorable Chiefs, More Honorable Senior Chiefs, Most Honorable Master Chiefs respectfully request permission to enter the mess!!!!! First and foremost I would like to give all honor and praises to the LORD JESUS CHRIST for I know without HIM nothing is possible. I would like to thank my family especially my MOM for raising me to give 100 percent in everything that I do. Thanks to my beautiful wife and my lovely children for I know how much you continue to sacrifice on my behalf while I serve the country we love dearly. Now I would like to thank all my junior Sailors because without you I wouldn't be where I am today with out your continued support and loyalty, I applaud your service to country an I stand in awe of what you all accomplish daily keep pressing because our NAVY needs each an every one of you. To the entire CHIEF'S MESS I have always strived to become a CHIEF PETTY OFFICER because of the professionalism and commitment I have seen in many of the CPO'S I have come in contact with, thank you for setting such a lofty goal for one to set their sights on. Last but not least and not in any specific order I would like to thank by name some of the most influential CHIEFS, SENIOR CHIEFS AND MASTER CHIEFS in my career you all know fully what you have done for me and my career without my even mentioning it: CSC PHIFER CSC CARMICHAEL CSC QUINO CSC LOVE CSC JONES, IRENE CSCS ADKINS CSCS DAVIS, KEITH CSCS PANLAQUI CSCS PITRE CSCS CARR CSCS JONES, DAVID CSCS JONES (RETIRED) CSCM WEATHERSPOON CSCM MCILWAIN CSCM ASKEW CSCM ANDERSON CSCM ENGLISH CSCM RUSS CMDCM PICKINPAUGH CMDCM TORCHIA TWO VERY SPECIAL OFFICERS: CWO3 CUMMINGS CWO3 JOHNSON, A TO ALL MY FELLOW SELECTEES CONGRATS AND ENJOY THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rank/Rate EMC (SW) (SEL) Duty Stations USS Nimitz, NPTU Ballston SPA Comments: Thanks to all that helped me get here. Congrats to all the other selectee's!
Rank/Rate SKC (SW) (SEL) Duty Stations NRD CHICAGO Comments: I want to thank all those who I have worked for and who have worked for me. Without you guys working those long hours side by side with me I would not have made it this far. SKC (SW) Rendon my mentor, thanks for showing me what a real chief is.
Rank/Rate CSC(SW)(SEL) Duty Stations USS ROSS DDG 71 / NMC Portmouth, VA / USS GONZALEZ DDG 66 / CPPD East, Dam Neck / CSS Learning Site Norfolk, VA Comments: I just want to take the opportunity to thank my father and all the naval leaders who believed in me, trained me, and challenged me. You helped make me who I am today. I also want to thank all my junior sailors that made all this possible. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for your hard work and dedication.
Very Respectfully,
Gabe Caldwell CSC(SW)(SEL)
Rank/Rate AEC (AW/SW) (SEL) Duty Stations AIMD Oceana, NATTC Pensacola, PCU George H. W. Bush Comments: Thank you to all that have been involved in my career. I would not be here without you. I have so much respect for the process I am going through. Congratulations to my fellow selects. Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!!
Rank/Rate FCC(SW/AW) (SEL) Duty Stations USS GRIDLEY (DDG-101) Comments: First of all thanks to all who got me here. If there is one thing I have learned thus far in transition it is that the wealth of knowledge in the mess is incredible. I know that for many years to come I will be tapping into this massive data base of information. I am honored to be selected to Chief Petty Officer and I can only hope to be a sponge and absorb as much of it as I can.
Rank/Rate MMC(SW/AW) (SEL) Duty Stations USS Shreveport LPD-12, Sima Norfolk,USS BATAAN LHD-5, Center for Naval Engineering, USS Frank Cable AS-40 Comments: Just wanted to thank the most important people to me. My Wife Teresa, And children Kayla and Dylan. Also thank all the genuine that made this possible. GOD BLESS keep the fires burning.
Rank/Rate CSC(SCW)(Sel) Duty Stations NAS Miramar, Det 112, ACB-1 Det 106 Coronado, CA, CHB-13, Gulfport, MS, NOSC, San Antonio, TX Comments: The very fact that I will become a member of the largest most recognized fraternity in the world, a fraternity that is unlike any other is exciting. There are so many people to thank; I cannot name them all, for the simple fact that I might miss someone....but this I can say, if it were not for my shipmates; my junior sailors who have been there supporting me; making it to this level would certainly not have happened. I owe all that I am to my junior sailors, now it is time to return the favor. Congratulations goes out to all my fellow selects. I look forward to meeting you all in the Goat locker!! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!!!
Rank/Rate NDC (DSWS/ SW) (SEL) Duty Stations LSD-39 (USS Mount Vernon), NSSF NLON, AS-39 (USS Emory S. Land), NSWG-1 LOGSUPPU Comments: Congrats to all!
Rank/Rate GMC(SW/AW)(SEL) Duty Stations NCHB-1 Comments: I just want to thank all the people that help me get to where I am today. A special thanks to AOCS Grant and and GMCS Thomas for everything. And most of all I want to thank my husband and kids for all the love and support.
Rank/Rate AMC(AW)(SEL) Duty Stations VFA-25 Comments: First of all, thank you Lord for all the blessings and also would like to thank everyone who helped me get to where I am now. My family, friends and people I worked with starting from VF-24 in Miramar then VFA-147, Atsugi Japan, USS Kitty Hawk and more recently CNL LS Sigonella. You will always be in my thoughts.
Rank/Rate ASC(AW)(Sel) Duty Stations FRC MA Washington/ AIMD Comments: I would like to thank the Chiefs and junior personnel that helped me to this level. Those are the people who have supported me and I owe it to them to represent my sailors' best interests.
Rank/Rate HMC(FMF)(SEL) Duty Stations Marine Special Operations Advisor Group, Marine Special Operations Command, Camp LeJeune, NC Comments: I would like to thank my beautiful wife and daughter for all they have put up with over the years. My fellow shipmates that helped keep me motivated when times got rough and helped me get where I am today especially HMC(SS/FMF) Paul Schiowitz. I would like to thank HMC Albert Vanderwall(Ret.), HMCM Tony Craig and HMC A.J. Mabile for showing me the way of the Navy very early in my career.
Rank/Rate HMC (SEL) FMF Duty Stations Naval Hospital Camp Lejuene, NC Comments: I would like to thank God for putting HMC (SW/FMF) Shadid David White into my life. He has been a big brother and a great mentor. HMC White thank you for taking your present orders, you have made a difference in so many Sailors lives. Your Little Sis
Rank/Rate SHC(SEL/SW/AW) Duty Stations USS PELELIU LHA-5 Comments: I would like to thank three outstanding Chief Petty Officers who had influenced me a lot during my career. SHC(SW) Richard (Teddy) Gardner (RET), SHCS(SW/AW) Steven Wyer, and SHCS Puaatuua. Those three Chief Petty Officers, lead by example and took care of there Sailors, always. That's the kind of Chief Petty Ofdficer I will be...thank you all again. Congratulations to everyone for being selected to Chief Petty Officer. V/R SHC (SEL/SW/AW) Dax Lynch USS PELELIU LHA-5 Email: lynchd@lha5.navy.mil
Rank/Rate BUC (SCW) (SEL) Duty Stations NMCB 74, NCTC Gulfport MS, NMCB 133 Comments: I would like to thank all the genuine Chiefs both past and present for their wisdom throughout my career and look forward to becoming part of the CPO family.
Rank/Rate NDC (DSW/SW) (SEL) Duty Stations Naval Base Guam Comments: HOOYAH! to all the new CPO Selectees. I am very proud to have achieve the most prestigious rank on the Navy and very proud to be part of the BEST fraternity in the world! I look forward to working with my fellow shipmates throughout the rest of my career.
Rank/Rate MMC(SEL) Duty Stations USS Cleveland LPD-7 Comments: I would like to thanks all the Chiefs who influence me early in my career. I am most gracious for the USS Cleveland's Mess, who has given an opportunity to continue to develop not just an sailor but also as in individual.
Rank/Rate QMC(SEL) Duty Stations COMPCRON Comments: Thanks to all the Chiefs that helped me get to this point. I will do the same for the next sailor. God Bless!
Rank/Rate HMC(FMF)(Sel) Duty Stations SEAL Team SEVEN Comments: A big thank you to all the Genuine August Chiefs, both past and present, who supported me and guided me on the path to the greatest mess in the world.
Rank/Rate MMC (SEL) Duty Stations USS CLEVELAND LPD-7 Comments: First of all I would like to thank GOD for all the strenght and knowledge that he gave me. Second my wife Teresa and my daughters Christiane and Gabrielle, without them I wouldn't have any directions to live by. My father and mother who guided me all through my life their my Heroes! For all the shipmate that I worked with and worked for I thank you all very much. All those who influenced me throughout my career. For all the other 23 MMC (SEL), good job and for all the SELECTEES Bravo Zulu and I can't wait to join you all in our brotherhood!
Rank/Rate AMC (AW) (Sel) Duty Stations HS-7, CNATTUNI, HS-14, VS-41, VRC-50, VQ-1 Comments: I would first like to thank some important people and friends who, have helped keep me going, some inspired, some made me laugh, some were the best of friends and mentors. AFCM Mike Krier the first Master Chief I worked for a true professional and leader. AMC Shane Lesetmoe best of friends and mentor, bro you make me laugh, cry, and always remember the best no matter how bad the times get. AMCS Jake Meats you set the standards of professionalism and reel people in when they need it. You are about as fair and balanced as it gets. AMC Will Hawes brother you showed me there was still light at the end of the tunnel and reassured me when I needed some backup.. ATCS Bo "The Brewmister" Tubbs Taught never show all your cards at once and keep working on improving yourself through others, but most of all you got to have fun and sometimes be a little crazy. ATC Jason Upchurch Brother you are the best kind of liberty hound. You always make sure that what needs to be done is done then liberty call, liberty call, liberty call. ATCS Bill Belus the man that taught me that you really need to do it all, work the problem, communicate, fix the Sailor, remember everything, tell the ready room what they need to here not what they want to here, deliver honest and complete information and do it all on time.
Rank/Rate AOC(AW/SW) (Sel) Duty Stations VFA-103 Comments: Special Thanks to AMCS(Ret) Fred Parker, AOCS Jim Weaver, AOC Paul Leslie. I wouldn't be here without your leadership and guidance.
Rank/Rate AEC(SEL) (AW) Duty Stations VFA-32 Comments: A big thank you to all who help me get here. I am looking forward to becoming part of the CPO family.
Rank/Rate HMC (SEL) Duty Stations JTF GTMO-JMG Comments: I would like to give a special thank you to NCC Ken Jaco for all of his guidance. I also want to give thanks to the outstanding mess at Naval Hospital Jax, Fl.
Rank/Rate PSC(Sel)(SW/AW) Duty Stations NPPSC DET OKINAWA Comments: Thanks to all that helped get me here. Special thanks goes out to CMDCM Robert Palmer(Ret), PSC(SW) Ramon Perez, PSC(SW/AW) Richard Andren and YNC(SW/AW) Angelo Brace.
Rank/Rate AEC(SEL)(AW/SW) Duty Stations VFA-103 Comments: Glad to be part of the greatest mess in the world. Jack if your reading thanks for all that you have done for me.
Rank/Rate AWC(SEL)(AW/NAC) Duty Stations HSC-26 Norfolk, VA Comments: Almost 18 years in, I'm stoked to be have finally made it to the varsity team. I don't plan on sitting on the bench and watching the game though, I'm gonna be out there not only playing but recruiting too. Look forward to seeing everyone in the mess, September 16 is just around the corner. Remember.....The Chief is still the Chief, even in his shower shoes!!
Rank/Rate ATC(SEL) (AW/SW) Duty Stations CNATTU OCEANA Comments: This is a good time and I am glad to be apart of the CPO MESS.
Rank/Rate EODC Sel (EWS/ PJ) Duty Stations NSWDG Comments: Congrats to everyone.
Rank/Rate NCC (SW/AW) SEL Duty Stations USS SAMPSON DDG102 Comments: My achievement is attributed to the perfect reflection of what kind of deck plate leaders I have had the pleasure to serve with through my naval career. Thank you so very much: To my loved family members that have supported me the most, ASCS (AW/SW) Smith (Ret), AVCM (AW/SW) Carrion (Ret), CMDCM (SW/AW) Patterson, NCC (AW/SW) Browning (Ret), CMDCM (AW/SW) Blade, NCC (SW/AW) Scott, CMDCM (SW/AW) Huffman.
Rank/Rate ITC(SW/AW)(SEL) Duty Stations Netwarcom Comments: I am happy to have been selected as CPO and look forward to joining the mess.
Rank/Rate PSC(SW)(SEL) Duty Stations VFA-32, NRD Pittsburgh, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Comments: It is an honor to be selected as a Chief Petty Officer. Thank You to all my Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs who got me here.
Rank/Rate AEC (AW) (SEL) Duty Stations CVW-17, CNATTU OCEANA, VFA-131, VFA-15 Comments: I would like to thank CVW-17 Chief's Mess for all your help and support
Rank/Rate NCC(AW/SW)(SEL) Duty Stations USS Camden (AOE-2), NAS JRB Willow Grove, USS LaSalle (AGF-3), Strike Fighter Squadron 131 Comments: Knock, Knock. Request permission to enter the mess. Thank you to every Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief that has helped me on my journey up to this point. I now stand on the doorstep of the greatest brotherhood/sisterhood in the world and look forward to becoming a member on the 16th. I would like to personally thank.. BMC Dustin (BUBBA) Miller thanks brother sail safe, OSCM Greg Setzer, OSC Jimmy Pruitt, OSCS Dennis Ward, OSC Tamla Walker, CMDCM Dave Pennington, NCCS Jim Mains, BMCS Juan Matos, ETCM Dan Clough, ETCS 'DOC' Craddock, ETC Joe Conner, NCC Midge Joiner, MACS Don Kratz, OSC Wayne Loving, MAC Dave Weems, NCCS Sue Garrow, CMDCM Danny Hatch, CWO2 Rob Harrower, NCCM Ron Rogowski, NCC Woody King, CMDCM Roger Mccormick, CMDCM Willie Washington, and AVCM 'GIZ' Hausler. The most important people are the Sailors that I have inspired to do great things in and out of the Navy, you are the main reason I am here, THANK YOU!! To my wife Jennifer, I love you, you are my rock and I couldn't do this without you. My family in PA and out to sea I love you too! See you on the 16th. Dino
Rank/Rate ITC (SW)(Sel) Duty Stations USS Kitty Hawk, USS Milius, TSC Great Lakes, Multi-National Corps Iraq Comments: I have a long list of people that are the reason why I am where I am today, and I just wanted to tell them "thank you": ETC Titus, IT2 Justin Green, ET2 Vinh Huynh, ITC (Ret.) Pete Delacruz, ET1 Michael Nuss, LT Nigon, ETC Odviar, IT1 Chalecha Cunningham, IT2 Brian Govi, IT1 Michael Dewitt, LT Sanders, ITCS Nelson Oconer, ET1 Jessica Horowitz, MMCM David Linja, HTC Byron Gibbs, HMC Kim Gibbs, ATC Robinson, PR1 Zetterlund, MR2 Sasha Bond, CTT1 Gregory, FC1 Jenny Serrano, DCC Teresa McGee, TSC Great Lakes FCPOA, NC1 Sean Nagel, NC1 Angela Haupenthal, ETC Usiak, SKC Teague Foltz, LT Shearer, GMCM Langlois, FCCM Whitehead, EMCS Eric Peterson
Rank/Rate EMC(Sel) Duty Stations USS Nitro AE-23, SSF NLON 404, AOC DAHT-5, NORHB Echo, NCHB 10 Bravo Comments: Thank the Lord I never could have made it had He not been on my side!! Special thanks to EMCS Nunn, keep pressing we are listening. To OSC Spencer- your'e the best, you always were in my corner and gave good advice. MAC Holtz- I remember when we were juniors, Thanks a million. BZZz to all FY-09 SELECTS
Rank/Rate ACC(SEL)(AW/SW/FMF) Duty Stations NAS Patuxent River, USS Belleau Wood, USS Essex, NATTC Pensacola, USS Saipan, FACSFAC VACAPES Comments: Just signing in.
Rank/Rate DCC (SW) (SEL) Duty Stations USS Winston S Churchill DDG 81 Comments: Hello To All Retired and Active duty Master Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Chiefs! R/ Marcus Driscoll DCC(SEL)
Rank/Rate YNC(AW)(Sel) Duty Stations BUPERS SDC, NNWC Ft Meade, RCA Central, DCS Mildenhall, NIOC Ft Gordon, NIOC Diego Garcia, NIOC Rota, Spain Comments: There are so many Chief's, Senior Chief's and Master Chief's that have spent their time mentoring me and training me to get here today, I could never thank them enough them for their time and energy. I will try to repay them by giving that back to my Sailor's. Specifically, Chief Holly Allen and Chief Ralph Garcia, thank-you for never letting me doubt myself and making me step outside of my comfort zone. You two have truely shaped me into someone I never thought I could be. Finally to my husband, thank-you for giving me the support I need to accomplish anything.
Rank/Rate MAC(SW/AW)(SEL) Duty Stations USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER(CVN 69) Comments: I would like to thank all my Master Chief's, Senior Chief's and Chief's for their training. |
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