PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Mrs. Ima Black delivers
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Mrs. Ima Black delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). DDG 119 honors the first Master... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to members of the press ahead of the commissioning of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS... More
190328-N-YG104-0004 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0004 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
180517-N-MD297-0228 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice
180517-N-MD297-0228 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran, the Fiscal Year 2017 Sailors of the Year (SOYs), and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano cut... More
190328-N-YG104-0008 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0008 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
190207-N-YG104-0004 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019) Chief
190207-N-YG104-0004 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019) Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith,... More
190328-N-YG104-6017 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-6017 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and sha... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors assigned to First Marine Expeditionary Force after an all hands call. Smith conducted quality... More
180517-N-MD297-0213 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0213 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Navy Shore Sailor of the Year Chief Legalman Jean Yusten, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet, is meritoriously... More
190328-N-YG104-6029 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-6029 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith moderates for panel of retired Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy speaking at the 2019 Leadership Mess... More
180517-N-MD297-0183 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0183 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year Chief Engineman Brandon Lovell, assigned to Navy Reserve SurgeMain Houston, embraces his family after being m... More
190328-N-YG104-6014 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-6014 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith listens to a panel of fleet master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Sympos... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Major General Christopher Mahoney on how to enhance enlisted Sailors ... More
170321-N-WJ386-034 NSF Thurmont, Md. (March 21, 2017)
170321-N-WJ386-034 NSF Thurmont, Md. (March 21, 2017) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks with a Sailor assigned to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Thurmont. NSF Thurmont is a uni... More
180517-N-MD297-0155 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0155 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year Chief Culinary Specialist Latoya Farrish, assigned to USS Essex (LHD 2) in San Diego, is meritoriously ... More
190731-N-YG104-3004 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) Master
190731-N-YG104-3004 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith and the first Royal Saudi Arabian Navy MCPON Mohammed Al-Bahar pose together during a gift exchange. M... More
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew mans the
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew mans the rails of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), in honor of the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Delbert D. ... More
191213-N-YG104-0090 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0090 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith poses for a photo ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pa. This is the 120th meeting betwee... More
200718-N-NB544-1123 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Command
200718-N-NB544-1123 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Command Master Chief Joe Hernandez, left, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) R... More
190322-N-YG104-0003 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0003 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson administers the oath of enlistment to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith. Smith has served ... More
191213-N-YG104-0064 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0064 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to Phil Briggs, a Navy veteran and reporter, at Radio Row ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Phi... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were mertoriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Blac... More
200718-N-NB544-1214 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Master
200718-N-NB544-1214 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith listens to Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) about firefight... More
170130-N-MD297-275 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017)
170130-N-MD297-275 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017) - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks to Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 during an all-hands call at Joint... More
190328-N-YG104-0012 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0012 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
191213-N-YG104-0104 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0104 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to reporter Claire Barrett ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pa. This is the 120t... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were meritoriously advanced aboard the future USS Delbert D. Black (... More
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew of the Navy’s
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. DDG 119, the first ship in na... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). The Navy will commission DDG 119, the first s... More
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Mrs. Ima Black, widow
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Mrs. Ima Black, widow of Delbert D. Black, looks on to the ship and crew during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (... More
180517-N-MD297-0068 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice
180517-N-MD297-0068 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran speaks at the Fiscal Year 2017 Sailor of the Year ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington. The four... More
190328-N-YG104-0003 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0003 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson shakes hands with Command Master Chief Shawn Isbell at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposi... More
170125-N-MD297-113 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 25, 2017) Electronics
170125-N-MD297-113 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 25, 2017) Electronics Technician 1st Class Corey Herget, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), explains the capabilities of a MK 18 MOD 1 Unmanned Underwate... More
190322-N-YG104-0005 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0005 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson congratulates Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith after administering the oath of enlistment... More
170130-N-MD297-040 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017)
170130-N-MD297-040 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017) - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks to chief petty officers assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 during an all-hands ... More
200718-N-NB544-1253 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Master
200718-N-NB544-1253 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith gets feedback from Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) about f... More
191213-N-YG104-0066 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0066 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to Phil Briggs, a Navy veteran and reporter, at Radio Row ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Phi... More
190207-N-YG104-0005 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019)
190207-N-YG104-0005 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald Green and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speak to Congressman John Carter after testifying at ... More
180517-N-MD297-0178 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0178 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year Chief Engineman Brandon Lovell, assigned to Navy Reserve SurgeMain Houston, receives his combination cover fr... More
190328-N-YG104-0005 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0005 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
191213-N-YG104-0069 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0069 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to Chase Millsap, a Marine Corps veteran and reporter, at Radio Row ahead of the Army-Navy football g... More
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Assistant Secretary
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition James Guerts delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). DD... More
190322-N-YG104-0007 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0007 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson looks on as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith signs his re-enlistment contract. Smith has... More
190731-N-YG104-3002 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) Master
190731-N-YG104-3002 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith welcomes the first Royal Saudi Arabian Navy MCPON Mohammed Al-Bahar. MCPON Smith welcomed his counterp... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were mertiriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Blac... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were mertiriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Blac... More
190322-N-YG104-0006 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0006 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson signs as the re-enlisting officer for the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith. Smith has ser... More
190328-N-YG104-0006 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0006 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
190328-N-YG104-6023 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) A
190328-N-YG104-6023 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) A panel of retired Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy speak at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, an... More
Laying the Keel -- Developing the Backbone of Our Navy
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2018) Cover design for Laying the Keel -- Developing the Backbone of Our Navy. Laying the Keel provides a comprehensive way forward for Enlisted Leader Development. (U.S. Navy Graphic by M... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) A Sailor poses
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) A Sailor poses for a photo with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith after an all hands call aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). The Navy ... More
170321-N-WJ386-038 NSF Thurmont, Md. (March 21, 2017)
170321-N-WJ386-038 NSF Thurmont, Md. (March 21, 2017) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks with Sailors assigned to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Thurmont. NSF Thurmont is a uniq... More
180517-N-MD297-0108 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0108 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) John Herrman, assigned to Patron Squadron (VP) 16 in Jacksonville, Fla... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith listens to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Claudia Sanabria as she explains the process of a shock trauma platoon. ... More
191213-N-YG104-0059 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0059 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to Phil Briggs, a Navy veteran and reporter, at Radio Row ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Phi... More
170125-N-MD297-177 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 25, 2017) Master
170125-N-MD297-177 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 25, 2017) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano speaks to Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during an all-hands c... More
170130-N-MD297-082 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017)
170130-N-MD297-082 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 30, 2017) - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano Sailors of the year assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 during an all-hands call at Joi... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors assigned to First Marine Expeditionary Force after an all hands call. Smith conducted quality... More
170124-N-MD297-035 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 24, 2017) Master
170124-N-MD297-035 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 24, 2017) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano answers Sailors’ questions at Naval Station Norfolk during an all-hands call. Giordano visited Norf... More
180517-N-MD297-0097 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0097 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) John Herrman, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 in Jacksonville, Fla... More
190328-N-YG104-6027 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-6027 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith moderates for panel of retired Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy speaking at the 2019 Leadership Mess... More
200718-N-NB544-1066 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Amphibious
200718-N-NB544-1066 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Command Master Chief Joe Hernandez, right, a speaks with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russel... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith listens to Capt. Roger Turner as he explains the process of the walking blood bank as corpsmen perform a real tim... More
190328-N-YG104-6008 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) A
190328-N-YG104-6008 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) A panel of fleet master chiefs speak to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and s... More
190328-N-YG104-0007 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Force
190328-N-YG104-0007 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Force Master Chief Paul Davenport poses a question to Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson during the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess S... More
190328-N-YG104-6016 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Command
190328-N-YG104-6016 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Command Master Chief Jeff Covington listen to a panel at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and share bes... More
190322-N-YG104-0002 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0002 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson prepares to re-enlist Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith. Smith has served for 30 years and... More
190328-N-YG104-0011 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief
190328-N-YG104-0011 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, ... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Major General Christopher Mahoney and enlisted leadership on how to e... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2020) The Navy’s newest
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2020) The Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), arrives at Port Canaveral. The Navy will commission DDG 119, the first ship in naval ... More
190322-N-YG104-0004 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief
190322-N-YG104-0004 WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson administers the oath of enlistment to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith. Smith has served ... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to members of the press ahead of the commissioning of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS... More
190731-N-YG104-3006 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) The
190731-N-YG104-3006 WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) The first Royal Saudi Arabian Navy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mohammed Al-Bahar points to a photo of Master Chief Petty Officer Delbert Black, ... More
200718-N-NB544-1200 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Capt.
200718-N-NB544-1200 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Capt. G.S. Thoroman, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), speaks with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were meritoriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Bla... More
191213-N-YG104-0099 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master
191213-N-YG104-0099 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 13, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to reporter John Simkins ahead of the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pa. This is the 120th ... More
190328-N-YG104-0013 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-0013 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith speaks to Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Lead... More
181120-N-YG104-0080 NAPLES, Italy (November 20, 2018)
181120-N-YG104-0080 NAPLES, Italy (November 20, 2018) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith poses for a photo with Chief Information Systems Technician Susan Serrano after an all-hands call. MC... More
190207-N-YG104-0006 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019)
190207-N-YG104-0006 WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald Green and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith pose for a photo with Congressman John Rutherford af... More
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew mans the
PORT CANAVERAL (Sept. 26, 2020) – The crew mans the rails of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), in honor of the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Delbert D. ... More
190328-N-YG104-6012 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-6012 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith listens to a panel of fleet master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Sympos... More
200718-N-NB544-1182 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Chief
200718-N-NB544-1182 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2020) Chief Damage Controlman Doug Siemens, left, and Command Master Chief Joe Hernandez, center, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), sp... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith poses bumps elbows with members of the crew of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Delbert D. Bl... More
180517-N-MD297-0126 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0126 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) John Herrman, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 in Jacksonville, Fla... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors assigned to First Marine Expedtionary Force after an all hands call. Smith conducted quality ... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were meritoriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Bla... More
190328-N-YG104-6028 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Retired
190328-N-YG104-6028 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West speaks at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors during an all hands call aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). The Navy will commis... More
190328-N-YG104-0002 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master
190328-N-YG104-0002 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith looks on as Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson brings Command Master Chief Shawn Isbell to t... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to members of the press ahead of the commissioning of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Master Chief Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks during an all hands call with Sailors assigned to the First Marine Expeditionary Force. Smith conducted qu... More
180517-N-MD297-0207 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The
180517-N-MD297-0207 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) - The Fiscal Year 2017 U.S. Navy Shore Sailor of the Year Chief Legalman Jean Yusten, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet, receives her com... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were meritoriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Bla... More
190328-N-YG104-6013 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Fleet
190328-N-YG104-6013 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Fleet Master Chief Rick O’Rawe speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and ... More
190328-N-YG104-6010 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Fleet
190328-N-YG104-6010 SUFFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2019) Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp speaks to command master chiefs at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium. The Leadership Mess Symposium is meant to see, solve, and... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to members of the press ahead of the commissioning of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS... More
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith participates in a ceremony recognizing Sailors who were mertiriously advanced aboard the the future USS Delbert D. Blac... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Commanding General,
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2020) Commanding General, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl and Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Thomas Savage speak with Master Chief Chief Petty Officer... More
170124-N-MD297-376 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 24, 2017) Master
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