220908-N-UB993-1153 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday shares a message of thanks to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith after presenting him the Distinguished Service Medal during the Change of Office and Retirement ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, Sept. 8, 2022. Smith served as the 15th MCPON for four years, and turned over responsibility to James Honea as the 16th MCPON.

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