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Skipper censured in fatal Marine AAV mishap tapped to command carrier
Capt. John Kurtz commanded the amphibious transport dock Somerset at the time of a fatal Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle mishap in 2020.
New officer career tracks are here — what you need to know about the first program
A Navy selection board will convene in late November to pick 20 naval aviators and flight officers to become permanent flight instructors. Officials hope that the move will help retain experienced aviators in the service while slashing the need to yank pilots from the fleet to fill critical training billets.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy releases E-9 selectees
The Navy released the list of all FY2019 active-duty master chief selectees today.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy releases advancements for E-8 and E-9 Reserve and FTS
The full list of 3,822 names is available now.
By Mark D. Faram
It’s getting harder to make master chief
Senior chiefs this year have a roughly 14 percent chance of moving up.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy Reserve and FTS chances for E-8, E-9 (mostly) on the rise
The FY19 Selected Reserve and FTS selection board convened March 5 in Millington, and wrapped up 11 days later.
By Mark D. Faram
Ready to make chief? Here's your to-do list
Officials have published lead-up timelines for active and reserve chief petty officer selection boards.
By Mark D. Faram
Rigged: Two master chiefs’ plot to fix E-9 advancements
An anonymous email alleged that at least two of the board-sitting master chiefs had conspired to violate board rules and lobby outside the Navy’s traditional selection process.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy releases E-9 selectees — congrats, master chief!
Navy taps 500 senior chiefs -- see the full list
By Mark D. Faram
Congratulations chief selects!
It’s the word that 22,000 active, full-time support and drilling reserve first class petty officers have been awaiting all year — the results of who will be putting on chief petty officer anchors in September.
By Mark D. Faram
Chief lists to be released Friday
The wait is nearly over — this year’s chief selectees will be announced publicly on Friday following today’s command notifications.
By Mark D. Faram