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Article courtesy of www.flagshipnews.com
Chief petty officers (CPO), CPO selectees, family members and Sailors of all ranks from Hampton Roads soaked up some late summer sunshine and fresh air during the 2013 Run with the Chiefs 5K at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Aug. 23. NAVSTA Norfolk Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials said more than 3,100 runners participated in its 9th annual 5K Fun Run. Among the participants were more than 100 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) chiefs and selectees who found out that the morning was more than team-building and exercise.
“This was a great opportunity to meet and network with other chiefs and selectees from the area,” said USS Abraham Lincoln Command Master Chief (SW/SS) Gregg Weber. “This run is also meant to be fun and team-building – we did both.” Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Duane R. Bushey, who served as MCPON from 1988 - 1992, spoke to the gathering. “Chief selectees, what you have discovered today is that being a chief stretches beyond your command or your ship,” he said. “What “CHIEFS RUN” CONTINUED next page
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