Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea Set to Retire

The Navy's Top Enlisted Sailor Announces He Will Voluntarily Step Down

After 38 years of chasing rust, herding sailors, and calling it like he saw it, Honea’s stepping off the deck with his head high and his boots clean—leaving behind a Navy that’s faster, meaner, and still full of problems worth fighting for. #MCPONHonea #NavyLeadership #EndOfWatch #SailorForLife #AnchorUp #DeckplateLeader #USNavy #38YearsOfService #CutlassPass

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea set to retire

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea will retire after nearly four decades of service, the Navy announced Tuesday.Honea, who became the Navy’s 16th MCPON on Sept. 8, 2022, will retire on Sept. 12, 2025, after 38 years in the Navy. During his tenure as the Navy’s top enlisted sailor, Honea worked alongside sailors and lawmakers to enhance the lives of enlisted personnel, advocating for better education and mental health support, amo…

Navy Top Enlisted Sailor Announces Early Retirement

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea's retirement comes amid shake-ups in other top leadership posts within the military and days before Adm. Daryl Caudle heads to Capitol Hill for confirmation hearings to become the sea service's top officer.

Navy’s Top Enlisted Sailor to Retire After 38 Years of Service

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea will retire on September 12, 2025, concluding a 38-year career, the U.S. Navy announced in a press release on Tuesday. […]