Navy Chief Birthday 2024. Navy chief petty officers with joint region marianas, past and present, pose for a group photo with their personal. Mike gilday and master chief petty officer of the navy james honea’s 247th birthday message.
— the rank of chief was established april 1, 1893 and is a symbol of pride across the navy, as they are considered technical experts in their rate and are mentors for both junior sailors and. — “the birth of the chief petty officer rank is historic because no other branch of service has the cadre of leadership that the navy has in our chief’s mess.