August 1, 2007 -- Regardless of what time of year it is, the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) is always right around the corner, and Sailors are told to prepare for...

July 1, 2008 -- "CPO Guiding Principles" Part of Path to Promotion This September, the Navy is going to make a dramatic shift in the way we evaluate our...

April 1, 2008 -- What it takes to be a Shipmate There are second class petty officers who, as you read this, are at sea. They're working long hours, completing...

February 1, 2008 -- Two topics we've discussed as a Navy during the last year have been the importance of leadership and the value of our heritage. We're going to...

September 1, 2007 -- I have had the opportunity over the past two months to visit with many Sailors and family members out in the fleet. Recent travels have taken me to...