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By Vice Adm. Bill MoranA couple of years ago, our CNO coined the phrase “where it matters, when it matters” to plainly describe the unique proximity and responsiveness our Navy provides in times of conflict and crisis.  And it’s our ready Sailors who make it happen. This past week, Fleet Master …

By Rear Adm. Dave Steindl Commander Navy Personnel Command, Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel For the past year, in all hands calls and on social media, CNP and other leaders have heard concerns from Sailors, families and commands about our overseas screening process. Individual issues ranged from inconsistencies between different …

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel Last Friday, Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, commissioned 32 of the Navy’s newest Ensigns from Class 13-14.   As presiding officer, it was my distinct pleasure to speak to a crowd full of proud parents, friends and staff …

Editor’s note: This blog was published before Vice Adm. Michelle Howard’s promotion to four-star admiral and assumption of duties as the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations on July 1. By Vice Adm. Michelle Howard Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/N5)     On 1 July, I …

By Cmdr. Kati Hill VP-9 Commanding Officer A few days ago, I had the privilege of notifying several VP-9 Sailors of their selection for promotion.  I was one of those “Old Salts” who advocated for early release of advancement results to the chain of command, prior to public release via …

The Chief of Naval Personnel talked with Sailors around the world in an All Hands Call, broadcast from the Defense Media Activity at Fort George G, Meade, Md., March 5. Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, and Fleet Master Chief for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) April Beldo, updated Sailors …

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel Tomorrow, I will preside over the Naval Personnel Command (NPC) change of command. Rear Adm. Cindy Covell will hand over the reins to Rear Adm. Dave Steindl, concluding a busy and productive tour at the helm of NPC. While at the ceremony …

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel This week, Rear Adm. Andrews and I recognized the best of the best in our recruiting commands at a ceremony here in D.C. To be selected for the honor of Recruiter of the Year is a sign of our faith in these …

Naval Academy seniors assigned to serve as surface warfare officers will select their first ship Jan. 30. You can watch the event here starting at 6:30 p.m. (EST). Ship selection is the culmination of the service assignment process for Naval Academy midshipmen assigned to serve as Navy surface warfare officers (SWO) …

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel Shipmates, Just back from a five-day trip to the West Coast where I had several opportunities to meet with Sailors stretching from the Pacific Northwest (Bangor, Everett and Bremerton), south to Monterey and finishing up in San Diego. In Washington, Fleet …