Recipients

William Plackett

William Plackett was selected as a Chief Petty Officer just eleven years after joining the Navy, and Senior Chief just four years later. In 1982…
James Herdt

James Herdt joined the Navy in 1966, but left active duty in 1974, enlisting in the Naval Reserve while attending Kansas State University. Returning to…
Terry Scott

Terry Scott enlisted in the Navy in 1976. He graduated with honors from the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in 1990, and received a Bachelor…
Joe Campa

Joe Campa enlisted in the Navy in 1980. He is a distinguished honor graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy and also graduated from…
Rick West

When he was appointed the twelfth MCPON in 2008, Rick West had 27 years of fleet experience, including six tours at sea, in leadership positions…
Michael Stevens

Michael Stevens is an Honor Graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Peter Tomich Award for exceptional military excellence from the Senior Enlisted Academy. After…
Lyle Sturdevant
Stansfield Turner

Stansfield Turner graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1947. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
Alfred Whittle

Alfred Whittle graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1946. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
Bobby Inman

Bobby Inman retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
John Williams

John Williams graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1947. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.