SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2025) – Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) from Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) gathered today at Flag Circle to celebrate the 132nd Chief Petty Officer Birthday with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, honoring the legacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment of the Navy’s...

It was 132 years ago – and counting - on April 1, 1893, that the U.S. Navy chief petty officer rank was officially designated.Navy General Order 409 established that as the Fleet’s senior enlisted rank, chief petty officers would primarily serve as a bridge between officers and junior enlisted...

LEMOORE, Calif. — Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL) celebrates National Physicians Week (March 25-31) and National Doctor's Day (March 30) with recognition of its military doctors.Military physicians help maintain warfighter readiness and operational effectiveness at Lemoore’s main clinic, Hornet...