30 March 2023 Faces of CNIC: MAC Kaylen Potter- 'A Navy Chief Continuing the Legacy' When it comes to being a Navy chief, it is about upholding and enforcing standards, leading by example, and passing on knowledge to junior Sailors. For Chief Master-at-Arms Kaylen Potter, this is not just words or a simple list of position requirements. It is Potter’s lifelong commitment as a Navy...
30 March 2023 Faces of CNIC: CSCS Patrick Clarke- ‘Being a Part of Something Bigger’ In the words of Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Patrick Clarke – “An ounce of example outweighs tons of advice.”Since earning a spot in the Chief’s Mess in 2018, Clarke has been a role model for newly inducted chiefs and junior Sailors by demonstrating a coach-style of leadership...
30 March 2023 Faces of CNIC: ASC Kristian Gaviola - 'A Relatable Leader' Kristian Gaviola comes from humble beginnings. At the young age of 4, Gaviola’s father passed away, leaving his mother to raise a family on her own. She did what she could to take on the role as mom and dad while making sure the family’s basic needs were met...
30 March 2023 Faces of CNIC: ACCS Howard Lavese McCray, Jr.- ‘From Thief to Chief’ Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes poor choices. For Senior Chief Air Traffic Control Howard Lavese McCray, Jr., one error in judgement though cost him a demotion in rank during his very early days in the Navy...
30 March 2023 Navy Installation Leaders Collaborate at Training Symposium NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. - Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) held the 2023 Commander’s Training Symposium at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, March 21-23...