Forging the Future: NAVSUP FLCY Pins Five New Chief Petty Officers
NAVSUP FLCY Commanding Officer Capt. Tom Arnold and Command Master Chief CMDCM Denise Guerrero participated in the ceremony alongside the new Chiefs to celebrate their milestone achievement. After the ceremony, Guerrero emphasized the deep significance of this career transition to the newly anointed members. "You have reached a milestone that very few Sailors achieve, and you should be proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that brought you to this moment," said Guerrero. "When that anchor was placed on your uniform today, you accepted a greater responsibility to your Sailors, your command, and the Navy. Wear the anchor with pride, but most importantly, wear it with a purpose. Make a difference. Welcome to the Mess!"
The newly pinned Chiefs expressed deep gratitude and a shared commitment to deckplate leadership. Logistics Specialist Chief Godwin Balderas, a Tracy, CA, native who joined the Navy in 2013, reflected on the culmination of his hard work. "I feel incredibly happy and proud of this achievement," Balderas said. Other new Chiefs immediately looked toward their responsibility to the next generation of Sailors. Logistics Specialist Chief Diogenes Abel, a Bronx, NY, native who joined the Navy Reserve three years ago, noted that this is just the beginning. "It has been a lifelong goal of mine to become a Chief, but the story doesn’t end there," said Abel. "I have more work to do, and I owe it to the Sailors coming behind me. My responsibility is to lead, mentor, and help prepare them for the future."
Logistics Specialist Chief Julian Scott, a Philadelphia, PA, native who began his Navy career in 2006, echoed those sentiments, emphasizing humility in leadership. "The journey has only begun for us, and we must strive to earn our anchors every day by supporting all of our Sailors, because it is by their grace that we have reached this level," Scott said. "We owe them our best; we owe them everything."
Meanwhile, NAVSUP FLCY’s regional presence was highlighted by ceremonies across the command's footprint. At NAF Atsugi, located approximately 27 miles west-northwest of Yokosuka, Logistics Specialist Chief Zachary Thomas, a Miami, FL, native who entered the Navy in 2013, expressed his vision for his new role. "My goal is to utilize my passion and convictions to drive success from my Sailors," Thomas said. To the south, Logistics Specialist Chief Matthew Grant was proudly pinned during a ceremony held at St Andrew’s chapel onboard PSA Sembawang Terminal.
For more than 133 years, Chief Petty Officers of the U.S. Navy have served as the bridge between officers and enlisted personnel, providing critical deckplate leadership. Their technical expertise, commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest levels of training, operational readiness, and personnel readiness within their respective commands has helped forge the Navy into the formidable fighting force it is today. Bravo Zulu to NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka's newest Chiefs!
Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka is one of eight fleet logistics centers under Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command. The command oversees 13 sites across a 52-million-square-mile area of responsibility stretching from Misawa, Japan, to Stirling, Australia, and from Guam to Diego Garcia. Sailors and civilian employees provide supply and logistics support that enables maritime warfighter readiness throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Naval Supply Systems Command employs military and civilian personnel worldwide, providing global supply chain management, acquisition, operational logistics, and Sailor and family support in partnership with the fleet to sustain naval forces globally.
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