master chief petty officer

American  

noun

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.

1. a noncommissioned rank above a senior chief petty officer. MCPO

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Example Sentences

In the sub’s nerve center, where sailors navigate the boat and stand watch over sonar, radio and weapons consoles, Master Chief Petty Officer Jacob Green mentors the junior officers and crew members as they carry out their duties.

From New York Times

“We’re going to have to do what’s right, whatever the costs,” Master Chief Petty Officer James Honea added in a call with reporters Thursday.

From Washington Times

Currently, the two most active accounts of high-level officials on these subreddits are Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea and Sgt.

From Slate

John Reece was a retired master chief petty officer in the Navy who spent five years saving for a down payment by living in a trailer park with his wife, Barbara, and baby daughter, Patricia.

From New York Times

Mr. Emerson’s hitch lasted 20 years, and he retired with the rank of master chief petty officer.

From Washington Post