Master Chief James Honea became the Navy’s 16th chief petty officer of the Navy Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Honea, a sailor for 35 years, most ...

US Navy Photo James Honea became the latest master chief petty officer of the Navy during a change of office ceremony held at the Naval Academy last week.

US Navy Photo THE PENTAGON – For Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, chief petty officers are the fulcrum of the service.

He served his country proudly in the US Navy on the USS Pollack during the Vietnam War. Along with his service he was a member of the American Legion Post #34 and the Fleet Reserve Association.

Master Chief Petty Officer Irving “Irv” English, Jr., USN (Ret.), a man known for his boundless kindness and unwavering dedication to his family ...

Loretta Walsh made history in 1917 as the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, becoming the first female Chief Petty Officer. Her enlistment paved the way for women in the military. She served ...

Now the 16th master chief petty officer of the Navy, Honea, with 35 years in the service, was formerly the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.

What once was just a hazing session, modern-day chief's season is the informal training that produces the best of the Navy’s NCOs.

The master chief petty officer of the Navy, appointed by the chief of naval operations, is the spokesperson of the enlisted Navy force, chosen to address their issues with the highest positions in ...