FORCE MASTER CHIEF’S CORNER

(This is from the FORCM’s July/Aug Newsletter, I just recieved it I want to thank FORCM for keeping Corpsman.com in the loop.)

The dog days of summer are here and can you believe in another couple of weeks many of your
children will be returning to schools and colleges. I’m sure some of you can’t wait for the
kids to get back to school and others can’t believe the summer break is almost over. I hope that
you took some much needed leave to spend with your families.

Please be safe in your travels. Speaking of being safe, recently MCPON Campa sent out an email
titled “Safety and Leadership” to all Master Chiefs Navywide and asked that we engage our sailors NOW regarding motorcycle safety. He went on to say that “we are losing entirely too many sailors to Motorcycle accidents, especially the sport bikes.”

Why?

Many of the accidents involving motorcycles sailors are being careless or have not been properly trained to operate or ride the bike. I ask that if you do ride a motorcycle and have attended the proper safety classes, ride safely obeying all rules and regulations of the road.

In other words obey safe practices (helmets, clothing, etc), situational awareness and caution on the roads. If you are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle or have not attended a safety class, I ask that you talk to your LPO or LCPO about attending a safety course as soon as possible before you purchase that bike or take your next ride.

I would like to congratulate a group of deckplate leaders on their selection to Chief Petty Officers. What a great accomplishment for you and your families. For those who’s names that didn’t appear on the selection board list this time around, please don’t give up. Your mentors and the career development boards are wonderful Navy tools to ensure you’re on the right track for the next selection board.

Remember you can’t get your record looked at if you’re not board eligible.

Start studying NOW!

The Surgeon General (SG) and I returned several weeks ago from our trip to California, Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa and Yokosuka. Thanks to everyone who made this a great trip! Lots of thought provoking questions from the sailors for both the SG and I. A brave HM3 wanted to know the SG’s definition of leadership and another HM3 wanted to know exactly what he did for her.

You’ve got to love our young Sailors!