West's Last HOOYAH, Stevens Takes Helm  (28 September 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West gave his last 'HOOYAH' during the change-of-office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 28.

MCPON Sends 2012 Ombudsman Appreciation Day Message  (13 September 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West and his wife, Bobbi, Ombudsman-at-Large, released the following Ombudsman Appreciation Day message to the Fleet Sept. 13.

MCPON Names Gary Sinise Honorary Chief  (27 August 2012)

Actor, humanitarian and musician, Gary Sinise, was named an honorary chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center Aug. 24.

MCPON Sends 2012 Labor Day Message  (27 August 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Labor Day message to the fleet Aug. 27.

MCPON Visits Sailors in Bremerton and Bangor, Washington  (27 July 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West completed visits with Sailors stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bremerton and Bangor, Washington, July 27.

MCPON Sends 2012 Independence Day Message  (28 June 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Independence Day message to the fleet June 28.

MCPON: Summertime, Think Safety  (25 June 2012)

Summertime means fun in the sun, vacations and a myriad of outdoor activities, and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) wants Sailors and families to think safety first.

MCPON Visits Groton, Watches 'No Zebras, No Excuses'  (15 June 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) joined 2,000 Sailors on Naval Submarine Base New London June 14 to watch a presentation aimed at raising awareness of sexual assault and prevention.

MCPON Sends Hospital Corpsman Birthday Message  (13 June 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Hospital Corpsman birthday message to the fleet June 13.

MCPON Joins 'Old Ironsides' for Battle of Midway Commemoration Cruise  (4 June 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) got underway aboard USS Constitution in Boston Harbor June 4, joining the ship's Sailors to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

MCPON Sends Memorial Day Message  (24 May 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Memorial Day message to the fleet May 24.

2011 Sailors of the Year Advanced to Chief Petty Officer  (17 May 2012)

The Navy's 2011 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial, May 17.

MCPON Sends Military Spouse Message 2012  (11 May 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following message to the fleet in honor of Navy spouses May 11.

Sexual Assault Prevention Focus Continues  (1 May 2012)

The Navy's focus on sexual assault and the measures in place to prevent it can not stop in April according to the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

MCPON Completes Visits to Japan, Singapore  (1 May 2012)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) returned April 30, from a 14-day visit to Japan and Singapore, where he engaged the fleet and updated them on the status of the Navy.