ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday delivers remarks to the family of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea before the MCPON Change of Office ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, Sept. 8, 2022. Honea relieved MCPON Russell Smith to become the 16th MCPON. Admiral,CNO,COO,Leadership Mess,Senior Enlisted,retirement,

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