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MCPON Campa Takes Helm of Enlisted Force

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS060710-15
Release Date: 7/10/2006 4:27:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SCW) L. A. Shively, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr. took the helm of the enlisted force as the Navy’s eleventh MCPON, receiving the ceremonial cutlass from MCPON (SS/AW) Terry D. Scott, in a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, July 10.

The ceremony marked the conclusion of a 29-year Navy career for Scott, who held the office of MCPON the past four years.

“He led,” said Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen. He elaborated, explaining how Scott’s leadership engaged Sailors to “bring all manner of people together to solve problems.”

Mullen stressed that many of the new programs for today’s Sailors were a result of Scott’s efforts, such as greater educational benefits, redesigned uniforms that are more attractive and durable, plus incorporating a ”culture of fitness” aimed at improving both physical and mental health.

The CNO also recognized that Scott continued to work until his very last day in office, giving a recent interview to a major news station about the problem of predatory lenders, businesses targeting Sailors for payday or title loans with enormous interest rates.

Mullen then congratulated the newest MCPON.

“Master Chief Campa is not just an exceptional corpsman, he’s a terrific leader - a command master chief with an enormous wealth of experience in the fleet that makes him the right Sailor at the right time to follow MCPON Scott,” Mullen said. “Master Chief Campa, you must know how big the shoes you must fill are, and I have every confidence in you. I appreciate your service and your willingness to step up to this enormous responsibility,”

Campa thanked Scott and his wife in a speech after he accepted the office, offering his deep appreciation for their hard work improving the lives of Sailors and Navy families.

“Together you have made the Navy a better place,” he said.

Campa then acknowledged his predecessors and set the direction for his term in office.

“I want every Sailor to achieve the full measure of their potential because it not only makes them better Sailors – it makes them better citizens,” said Campa. “And like my predecessors, this is where my commitment lies and this is where my energy will be focused.”

Campa most recently served as Command Master Chief, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay after graduating from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

For related news, visit the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/mcpon/.