What you need to know about the Navy’s new leadership course requirement
Starting in 2025, sailors won’t be able to rank up to the E-6 and E-7 paygrades without attending.
By Diana Stancy
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The top enlisted sailor wants to boost education and quality of life
Among the reforms, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea wants to expand the United States Naval Community College.
By Diana Stancy
New MCPON to incoming chiefs: ‘Earn this’
The Navy’s newest MCPON says becoming a chief means starting down a tough, but rewarding, road.
By Mark D. Faram
This is what you need to know about the new MCPON
Remove the interim tag because Fleet Master Chief Russ Smith is the new MCPON.
By Mark D. Faram
Initiating the CPOs: Guidance everyone needs to know
The Navy's four fleet master chiefs have spoken.
By Mark D. Faram
What deckplates need to know about winning the next great naval battle
Officers are still in charge, but winning the high-end fight at sea will come down to how well the Navy's chiefs train their sailors.
By Mark D. Faram
Here’s the dish on the ‘interim’ MCPON — all four of them
It's one for all and all for one with the fleet master chiefs
By Mark D. Faram
The Navy’s acting top enlisted leader to chiefs: ‘Visibly lead’
The Navy's interim MCPON called on chief petty officers to lead and be visible to their sailors.
By Mark D. Faram
The Navy’s top enlisted leader is gone. What’s next?
Recent events with MCPON Steven Giordano has the Navy steaming in uncharted waters, but a clear picture is starting to emerge.
By Mark D. Faram
MCPON calls it quits: Sudden retirement comes amid ongoing investigation
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano announced his retirement after reports of fostering a toxic work environment in his Pentagon office.
By Mark D. Faram
Where’s MCPON? Senior enlisted ‘grow accustomed to not having’ their leader
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano has been absent on the many important issues facing the Navy during his time as the top enlisted leader.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy’s top enlisted leader takes leave amid investigation
The Navy's top enlisted leader is accused of fostering a hostile work environment.
By Mark D. Faram