Congrats to Don Abele

[Martin Shupe]

Uh-Oh. Someone is going to have to break out their Blue Jackets Manual.

I seem to remember that warrants were a different classification between Enlisted and Officer. But uhh,,, Boot Camp was 1978 in San Diego. The memory is a little hazier these days.,
I remember what a COB was though.

There are warrents in the Navy, but not too many. They are in no man's land, between officers and enlisted. The Army has a lot more of them, mostly helicopter pilots. We had a few NAVCADs as well, although I am not sure if they exist anymore.

For Doc to make Master Chief is a major career accomplishment.

LCDR (in a past life) Shupe

[Butch Edwards]

Thank you all very much. I found out late Friday and haven't stopped smiling since then. This morning I got my new anchors (with both shiny stars on it) pinned on while onboard the ship. Great place to do it, and on my birthday to boot. It's just been a great day!

Thanks again.

Be well,

Doc

BTW Glenn, I'll be in Newport tomorrow to pick up my new ID card and new uniform articles. PM me your number and I'll call when I get there so we can finally meet.

a friend 'o mine was aboard Nuke Subs.... he said there's only two vessels in the water.... Submarines...and targets....

my dad was on a carrier.. I chose bein' on land
congrats again!!!

[Andy Hoyt]

From one doc to another: Bravo Zulu.

[Andy Hoyt]

From one doc to another: Bravo Zulu.

PS: Even Admirals should salute WOs.

[Don Abele]

Technically speaking wouldn't a warrant officer outrank a MC and still be considered enlisted? I got out of the navy 22 years ago so correct me if I'm wrong Congrats Don!!!!

Warrants are in their own category. They are "technical" officers, and are that - officers. Many are prior Chief Petty Officers, but I don't know any who were prior Master Chiefs.

Gee...and I just realized that Don is celebrating his 39th birthday for the first time... ...

Arrrggghh...you didn't have to remind me of the number. And yes, I think I'll be holding there for a while.

a friend 'o mine was aboard Nuke Subs.... he said there's only two vessels in the water.... Submarines...and targets.... my dad was on a carrier.. I chose bein' on land congrats again!!!

Butch, I spent 12 years on submarines (and I'm actually still drawing my submarine pay, at least until I transfer) - so that's my favorite saying. I always refer to surface ships as targets. That is except for my current assignment - I'd never call her that!

From one doc to another: Bravo Zulu.

Thanks Andy. The nice thing is that I put on HMCM - so I made Master Chief in my own (and very cherished) rate. I get to keep it until I transfer in September. Then I shift over to the command program and become a full-fledged Command Master Chief or CMDCM. I'll be talking with my detailer over the next couple of days to figure out what my next assignment will be.

Again, thanks for all the congratulations guys. It has been a wonderful day - one I will not forget. And comments like above help with the memory. I truly appreciate it and it's one of the things that makes SMC such a special place.

Be well,

Doc

[Tyler Howell]

Congrats Doc
BZ

[Jason Roehl]

Guess I missed this thread yesterday, so a belated "Happy Birthday" and congratulations to you, Don!

[Dave Anderson NH]

I only saw this thread this morning Doc. My most hearty congratulations and happy birthday too. Good luck with your detailer, maybe you can stay up in this part of the country considering all of the work you've been putting into the house.

[jeremy levine]

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Very cool. My favorite manager was from the "Silent Service" the "Andrew Jackson" I believe

[Glenn Clabo]

Actually...for now...a Caduceus is in the center instead of the star.

[Glenn Clabo]

In January 2006 the Navy placed 30 selected Chief Warrant Officers in aircraft cockpits as pilots and naval flight officers.

[Bill Peterson]

Don,

A well-deserved promotion - give me a call regarding your future plans.

Bill
CMDCM(SS)

[Don Abele]

Bill - WELCOME TO THE CREEK!!!

Man was I just shocked to see a reply from you. The whole time I was at the SEA I didn't know you were a woodworker. This is a great place.

I'll give you a call tomorrow, we can chat about the "interesting" dilemma I have found myself in.

Be well,

Doc

[Bill Peterson]

Don,

This has been a fairly recent acquisition - I've been watching Norm for a while, just haven't done anything about it.

Was in the the classroom for most of today, so may have missed your call - my advice is: figure out how to get a COB ride first...

Bill

[Don Abele]

Bill, there are many of us here that can attribute our love of woodworking to Norm. He's a great inspiration. I've got my 3 year old hooked on him.

As for the COB ride, I'm pretty sure that option went away when I was selected for the Command Senior Chief program earlier this year. The 9578 NEC I think would pretty much prevent that. But now that I've submitted my conversion package for CMDCM, I'm positive I couldn't go back as a COB.

I'm in Portsmouth tomorrow to get my physical done, but I'll try and give you a call, if not then on Friday.

Be well,

Doc