Navy announces this year’s new master chiefs

The Navy has released the names of the 377 sailors selected for advancement to the Navy’s top enlisted rank.

The board convened April 1 in Millington, Tennessee to sift through the records of 3,373 eligible sailors, 109 fewer candidates than were considered last year.

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You can see the list here.

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