WASHINGTON - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday announced his selection for the 16th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) during the Navy Flag Officer & Senior Executive Service symposium at the Naval Academy on March 10. Fleet Master Chief James Honea, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, will assume responsibilities from MCPON Russell Smith during a change of office ceremony on Sept. 8. Honea enlisted in 1987 and rose through the ranks as a Boatswain’s Mate. His command master chief tours include USS Gridley (DDG 101), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Naval Support Activity South Potomac and U.S. Naval Forces South Korea. Most recently he served as fleet master chief of U.S. Pacific Fleet. (Source: US Navy 03/10/22)
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