Gosport - September 22, 2017

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Vol. 81, No. 38

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September 22, 2017

New Pensacola-area CPOs join the Mess From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Seventy Sailors from commands at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), NASP Corry Station and NAS Whiting Field (NASWF) officially joined the chief petty officer (CPO) ranks in two pinning ceremonies Sept. 15. At NAS Pensacola, AZCS Shawn Fleming said a plan that started 10 months ago with over 400 chiefs from 16 Chiefs Messes in a “true to form” team effort provided a meaningful and challenging initiation experience for the chief selects. “ ‘Then, Now and Forever’ was the theme for the fiscal year 18 CPO season, which has been shaped to sync up with the master chief petty officer of the Navy’s emphasis on being a confidently humble leader, to be authentic, competent and courageous,” said Fleming, who led the CPO 365 Phase II program, or initiation, for many of the commands in the greater Pensacola area. CPO 365 is a year-long program designed to ensure the Chiefs Mess and first class petty officers are continually and

(Above) NAS Pensacola (NASP) CMDCM Adriana Lewis, left, addresses the Pensacola-area chief petty officer (CPO) selects at a CPO pinning ceremony held aboard NASP Sept. 15. (Right) CPO selects march in singing. Photos by Mike O’Connor For more on the CPO pinning, see page B2

steadily developing to succeed in future leadership positions. The program affords command leadership the flexibility to con-

duct education and training in alignment with the Navy Ethos and Navy Core Values of honor, courage and commitment.

“It’s an absolute honor to be selected to chief petty officer,” said CTTC Scott Searcy, who is a Naval Education and Training

Command (NETC) instructor of the year and teaches at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station. “I didn’t get here by myself. It took many Sailors and mentors helping me and molding me into the Sailor I am today. Now it’s my turn to give back, and that is an honor I will not take lightly.” Since advancement results were announced six weeks ago, the chief selects have participated in leadership discussions, team building, physical fitness activities, volunteering in the local community and networking. “These past six weeks have given us the opportunity to directly shape the future of these new chief petty officers,” said Command Senior Chief Thomas Alex, who was one of the leaders for the CPO 365 Phase II program at Corry Station. “The title of chief comes with great pride and great responsibility, and our team worked tirelessly to prepare our selectees for the challenges ahead. It is a privilege for me and for all of the Corry Station chiefs to welcome these Sailors into the Chiefs Mess.” See CPOs on page 2

Advancement Exam SME recruitment realigned From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Effective Jan. 1, the responsibility for recruitment and selection of fleet subject matter experts (FSMEs) for advancement exam readiness review (AERR) panels will transfer from U.S. Fleet Forces Command to type commands

and rating sponsors as announced Sept. 15 in NavAdmin 229/17. Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) FLTCM Russell Smith said that the AERR selection realignment will ensure a common approach to community leadership involvement in FSME selection and nomination. “The new process allows type com-

manders (TYCOMs) and rating sponsors to become more engaged with the recruitment and selection of the AERR panels because they are closer to the deckplate level where the expertise resides,” said Smith. “This will also ensure that each rating’s priorities are addressed, establishing a clear way forward.” Rating AERRs provide fleet input to exam planning and content development. Panel members from fleet and

shore-based commands work as FSMEs for their respective ratings to develop E4 to E-7 rating advancement exams for future cycles, impacting full sailorization by affecting the careers of every test-taker in the Navy. Selected chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers on active duty, full-time support and reservists currently on active-duty See AERR on page 2

NASP ombudsmen honored at luncheon Story, photo by Janet Thomas NASP Fleet and Family Support Center

There was a big turnout for the Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) ombudsman appreciation luncheon Sept. 19 at the Mustin Beach Club. The assemblage included more than 80 guests representing 20 commands including Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard units. Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, commander, Naval Education and Train-

ing Command (NETC), and his wife Amy were seated at the head table with NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin and his wife Catherine who also served as the guest speaker. Certificates and flowers were awarded to the 15 ombudsmen in attendance. The ombudsman is a volunteer appointed by the commanding officer and they are trained to disseminate See Ombud on page 2

NASP CO Capt. Christopher Martin (left), with the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag in hand, leads service members on the first leg of the POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 14. Photo by Greg Mitchell

359th TRS Det 1 hosts POW/MIA Run Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Public Affairs

NAS Pensacola-area ombudsmen were honored at a luncheon held Sept. 19 at the base’s Mustin Beach Club. Ombudsmen serve as valuable intermediaries between Navy families and the Navy.

Nearly 300 Pensacolaarea Airmen, Sailors and Marines took part in the 359th Training Squadron (TRS)-sponsored Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) 24-hour Vigil Run Sept. 15 onboard NAS Pensacola (NASP).

The run, designed to keep the POW/MIA Flag in motion for 24 hours to honor service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action, involved nearly 20 tenant commands aboard NASP, something 359th TRS Commanding Officer U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Britton said is important to his command’s training

mission. “Recognizing and remembering warriors who never returned home and those who returned home honorably is imperative,” he said. “These heroes serve as the ultimate example of integrity, service and excellence to our young Airmen trainees, See POW on page 2

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