Article: SAILORS OF YEAR ADVANCED TO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:

By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Houlihan, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs

The 2009 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were advanced to chief petty officers during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial July 16.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick West hosted the ceremony.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore SOY, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Nicholson; Fleet Forces Command Sea SOY, Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Robert Barber; Pacific Fleet Sea SOY Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Christopher Green and Navy Reserve SOY, Aviation ...

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