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Pensacola Commands Celebrate New Chief Petty Officers
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin, NETC Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Forty-seven new chief petty officers were pinned during a ceremony at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola October 21.
Chief petty officers from Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), NATTC, Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity, Naval Medicine Operational Training Command, Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, Navy Reserve Center, Naval Aviation Schools Command and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) received their chief pins and donned their covers during the ceremony.
Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, NETC commander, delivered the ceremony opening remarks, noting the importance of the newly selected chief petty officers’ personal support systems.
“Behind every Sailor is a unique family network,” said Garvin. “Spouses, partners, parents, siblings, children, close friends and mentors are essential to the success of anyone who selflessly chooses to answer the noble call to service. You have all helped your chiefs advance to this point in their careers. Know that each of you will continue to play a vital role as your leader serves those under their charge and their families as well. I humbly ask that you steadfastly continue that support.”
In addition to the ceremony at NATTC, ceremonies were held at the NAS Pensacola headquarters building for three assigned chief petty officers and at the National Naval Aviation Museum for twenty-six chief petty officers assigned to Center for Information Warfare Training, Navy Information Operations Command, Naval Hospital Pensacola and Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station.
“These Sailors have been selected, tried and tested and are promoting to a rank in our United States Navy which carries so much significance, that of chief petty officer,” said Capt. Terrance Shashaty, NAS Pensacola’s commanding officer. “Every single one of us who has worn a U.S. Navy uniform has a story about a chief. Along with carrying our ships to sea and our aircraft to the skies, Navy chiefs are the stewards of our heritage and the benchmark of the standards we need to succeed.”
The ceremony was the conclusion to “chief season,” when first-class petty officers selected to become chief petty officers undergo six weeks of training to bridge the gap between the junior and senior enlisted ranks.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to give back to the Navy,” said Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Erica Orzech, assigned to NATTC as the performing units drill master. “I had many great mentors, most of them chiefs, that have helped me throughout my career. Being able to step into this role and give back to the Navy has given me purpose and drive!”
Force Master Chief Matthew Harris, NETC’s force master chief, wrapped up the ceremonies by discussing the importance of chief petty officers and the leadership role that they exemplify through service in the Navy.
“It is important for our new chiefs to recognize the mantle of responsibility that they now carry,” said Harris. “Expectations are high, and I am challenging them to be bold, humble leaders who will be ready
to lead their Sailors into combat if called upon.”
NETC’s mission is to recruit and hire talented civilians, deliver training and education to transform civilians into Sailors and distribute accession Sailors to the fleet to maximize readiness and ensure mission success; to provide specialized training and educational tools to advance the personal and
professional development of Sailors throughout their career; and serve as sole claimant for individual training and education and as the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command on training and education related matters.
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| Date Taken: | 10.21.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 10.21.2022 16:51 |
| Story ID: | 431826 |
| Location: | FLORIDA, US |
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