News from the command master chief.

Congratulations to our new chief petty officers. You are now a member of the mess. The hard work that you, your shipmates, and your family have invested in our Navy and you career has paid off. You should be proud of the accomplishments you have made thus far in your career. Now the heavy lifting begins as you set the example for others to follow.

As all of us in the mess start moving forward from the transition season to sustaining a mess that leads from the front, we should be focusing on how we develop leaders in our work centers, branches, and divisions. The transi