Navy announces 2026 chief petty officer selections

Sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer march during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in Bremerton, Washington on Sept. 27, 2024. (MCS3 Kevin Steffanson/U.S. Navy)

The Navy released its list of personnel who were selected to advance to chief petty officer in fiscal year 2026, according to the MyNavyHR website.

“Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and your screening speaks highly of your abilities,” the administrative message said of the Active-Duty Navy E7 Advancement Selection Board who made the decisions.

The specific dates for advancement will be published by the commanding officer of Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center in Pensacola, Florida.

The full list of approved CPOs can be found here.

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