BOSTON (Aug. 31, 2018) Legalman 1st Class Melissa Whitaker and Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryan Reffitt, chief petty officer selectees, pin collar devices on the 15th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith during the USS Constitution CPO Heritage Week. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson announced Smith the MCPON Aug. 29. As the Navy’s 15th MCPON, Smith will serve as the senior-ranking enlisted leader and advisor to the CNO.

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