Master Chief James Honea, right, became the 16th master chief petty officer of the Navy Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy. At left is outgoing MCPON Russell Smith, and at center ...

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea delivers remarks during the MCPON Change of Office ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, on Sept. 8, 2022. US Navy Photo ...

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors during an all hands call at Joint Base Peral Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 4, 2023. US Navy Photo ...

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.

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

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea addresses sailors and Marines on April 16, 2025, during an all-hands call in Manama, Bahrain.

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 ...