On the Road with MCPOCG

May 10, 2013 - MCPOCG hosts the 2012 Persons of the Year Award ceremony in Washington, D.C. This year's winners were:
  • Enlisted Person of the Year: BM1 Benjamin Snider
  • Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year: YN1 Stepheni Norton
  • Civilian of the Year: Ms. Jeannie Sansone
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Civilian of the Year: Ms. Cara Nix


    • Enlisted Person of the Year BMC Benjamin Snider Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year YNC Stepheni Norton MCPOCG Leavitt congratulates EPOY/REPOY
    May 2, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to the Pentagon to meet with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and other Senior Enlisted Advisors. Hagel used the first meeting with the group to listen to their concerns and challenges each service faces.
    MCPOCG Leavitt meets with SecDef Chuck Hagel - 1 MCPOCG Leavitt meets with SecDef Chuck Hagel - 2
    April 29, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the 2012 GEICO Military Service Award Ceremony in Arlington, Va., to support the Coast Guard winner: AST1 Claude Morrissey.
    Adm. Papp and MCPOCG Leavitt with Award Recipient MCPOCG Leavitt poses with CMSAF and SMMC
    April 25-26, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to Alameda, Calif., for the Pacific Area All-Flags, All-Hands and Coast Guard Foundation Awards Dinner.
    MCPOCG Leavitt answers questions at PACAREA All-Hands
    April 24, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks at the Major Cutters Commanding Officers' Workshop at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
    MCPOCG speaks to major cutter commanding officers
    April 22, 2013 - MCPOCG congratulates the 2013 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard National Capital Region Fitness Challenge award winners in a ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The MCPOCG Fitness Challenge encourages participants to be physically active, have good nutrition and work as a team to reach fitness goals.
    MCPOCG Leavitt Fitness Challenge Award Ceremony - 1  MCPOCG Leavitt Fitness Challenge Award Ceremony - 3 MCPOCG Leavitt Fitness Challenge Award Ceremony - 2
    April 20, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the Low Country Chiefs Mess Chiefs Call to Indoctrination Dinner in Charleston, S.C.
    April 19, 2013 - MCPOCG visits the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy and Maritime Enforcement Specialist "A" School in Charleston, S.C.
    MCPOCG talks with MLEA students - 1 MCPOCG talks with MLEA students - 3 MCPOCG talks with MLEA students - 4
    April 18, 2013 - MCPOCG visits Coast Guard Sector North Carolina units at Fort Macon, N.C., including: USCGC Elm, Electronics Support Detachment (ESD)and Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT) Team Fort Macon. MCPOCG also visited the Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center (SMTC) in Camp Lejeune, N.C.
    MCPOCG visits Fort Macon, N.C. MCPOCG Leavitt visits SMTC - 1
    April 16, 2013 - MCPOCG accompanies Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp to testify before the United States House of Representatives Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (CG&MT) Subcommittee concerning the Coast Guard's proposed FY14 budget in Washington, D.C. ****Click here to watch the hearing.***
    Adm. Papp Testifies at Congressional Hearing
    April 11, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the 2013 Military Child of the Year Award Gala Dinner in Arlington, Va. Amanda Wimmersberg is this year’s Coast Guard recipient of Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year.
    MCPOCG Leavitt attends Military Child of the Year Gala - 1 1304MCPOCG Leavitt attends Military Child of the Year Gala - 2
    April 9, 2013 - MCPOCG joins Force Master Chief Nancy Hollingsworth from the U.S. Navy and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Michael P. Barrett in a Senior Enlisted Leaders Roundtable at the 2013 Sea-Air-Space Expo in National Harbor, Md.  ****Click here to listen to the talk.****
    MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at Sea Air Space Expo
    April 3, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks at a National Capital Region Chiefs Call about sexual assault awareness month and the need for intrusive, deck plate leadership. April 3rd was also "SDB" Day, where all chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs wore their dress uniform in a show of support for preventing sexual assault.
    MCPOCG Leavitt discusses sexual assault at DC Chiefs Call
    March 20, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks about the history and leadership lessons of Hopley Yeaton at the 2013 Hopley Yeaton Commissioning Day Celebration in Washington, D.C. Click here to read the speach.
    MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at the 2013 Hopley Yeaton celebration MCPOCG Leavitt compares cutters at the 2013 Hopley Yeaton celebration
    March 19, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the 2013 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Honor Guard Gala in Washington, D.C. TAPS provides immediate and long-term emotional help, hope, and healing to all who are grieving the death of a loved one in military service to America.
    MCPOCG attends 2013 TAPS Honor Guard Gala - 2 MCPOCG attends 2013 TAPS Honor Guard Gala - 1
    March 14, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the swearing in ceremony for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Pentagon, then supports Petty Officer 2nd class Randy Haba, who received the USO Special Salute Recognition Award, at the USO -Metro Award's Dinner in Arlington, Va.
    MCPOCG Leavitt attends 31st USO-Metro Annual Awards Dinner
    March 1, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to Air Station Mobile, Ala., for the memorial dedication for the crew of 6535 and a rededication of the 1427 memorial.
    February 27, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks at the 2013 State of the Coast Guard address at Ft. McNair in Washington Feb. 27, 2013.
    MCPOCG speaks at the 2013 State of the Coast Guard address State of the Coast Guard 2013
    February 22, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to Station Atlantic City and helps recognize BM3 Paul Lee as the unit's Sailor of the Quarter.
    MCPOCG Recognizes BM3 Paul Lee
    February 20, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to Training Center Cape May, N.J., visits recruits, talks with units and spars a company commander using pugil sticks.
    MCPOCG talks with Cape May, N.J, units
    February 29, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to Personnel Service Center for a unit visit and to speak to Enlisted Personnel Management Division assignment officers in Arlington, Va.
    February 17, 2013 - MCPOCG attends the BEYA 7th Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner in Washington, D.C. The Coast Guard was the featured service at this year's event.
    February 11, 2013 - MCPOCG travels to the White House to celebrate U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's presentation of the Medal of Honor in Washington, D.C.
    February 5, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks at the Aviation Commanding Officer's Conference in Arlington, Va.
    January 30, 2013 - MCPOCG attends Sector Commanding Officer Conference with Adm. Bob Papp, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, in Leesburg, Va.
    January 21, 2013 - MCPOCG co-hosts the 57th Presidential Inauguration Commander-in-Chief's Ball in Washington, D.C.
    January 18, 2013 - MCPOCG visits command senior enlisted leaders during their final day at the National Defense University's Keystone Course in Washington, D.C.
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    January 16, 2013 - MCPOCG visits with members of the Coast Guard Recruiting Command in Arlington, Va., to speak about the status of the service and what can be expected in the near future.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits CG Recruiting Command - 2 MCPOCG Leavitt visits CG Recruiting Command - 1
    January 15, 2013 - MCPOCG speaks about defining the future force at the Surface Navy Association's 25th National Convention in Arlington, Va.
    MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium MCPOCG Leavitt speaks at 2013 SNA Symposium
    December 10, 2012 - MCPOCG hosts party for local Coast Guard Enlisted Association members in Arlington, Va.
    MCPOCG talks with local CGEA members MCPOCG accepts oar from CGEA-DC chapter officers
    December 6, 2012 - MCPOCG visits the crew of Air Station Port Angeles and tries his hand at the remote operated small arms mount simulator at MFPU-Bangor.
    MCPOCG visits Air Station Port Angeles MCPOCG tries small arms simulator
    December 5, 2012 - MCPOCG visits the crew of Station Quillayute River.
    MCPOCG visits crew of Station Quillayute River MCPOCG meets with crew of Station Quillayute River
    December 3-4, 2012 - MCPOCG traveled to Base Seattle and Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor.
    MCPOCG talks with Apprentice Leadership Program students MCPOCG speaks to Greater Puget Sound Chiefs Mess MCPOCG holds All Hands at Base Seattle MCPOCG tours new MFPU-Bangor facilities MCPOCG talks with MFPU-Bangor cutter and support crews MCPOCG gets underway with MFPU-Bangor crew
    November 21, 2012 - MCPOCG traveled to PATFORSWA to celebrate Thanksgiving with the troops.
    ADM Papp, ADM Greenert, MCPOCG Leavitt, and MCPON Stevens visit CGC Aquidneck crew MCPOCG Leavitt meets with Armed Forces of Malta SGM Geoffrey Muscat
    November 16, 2012 - MCPOCG attended Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., CCTI dinner events.
    MCPOCG recognizes newly indoctrinated chief during Sector St. Petersburg CCTI dinner events.
    November 10, 2012 - MCPOCG visited Sector New York after Hurricane Sandy.
    MCPOCG talks with Hurricane Sandy responders MCPOCG visits One World Trade Center
    October 20, 2012 - MCPOCG conducted All Hands at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station.
    MCPOCG conducts All Hands at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
    October 19, 2012 - MCPOCG visited Sector San Juan..
    Commandant and MCPOCG conducts All Hands in Puerto Rico Commandant and MCPOCG meet with Sector San Juan Chief's Mess
    October 18, 2012 - MCPOCG passed on Words of Wisdom in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
    MCPOCG gives words of wisdom to new Chiefs
    October 11, 2012 - MCPOCG visited Sector New York units.
    MCPOCG visits Station New York
    October 4, 2012 - MCPOCG attended the 2012 Association for Rescue At Sea Awards in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington.
    2012 Association for Rescue At Sea Awards MCPOCG and U.S. Rep. Howard Coble
    October 1, 2012 - NCR PCPOs going through the 2012 Fall CCTI met with the MCPOCG at Coast Guard Headquarters.
    MCPOCG Leavitt meets with Prospective Chief Petty Officers
    September 27, 2012 - MCPOCG made remarks at the ceremony honoring Signalman First Class Douglas Munro at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC. Read Remarks
    MCPOCG Leavitt Speaks at Munro Ceremony
    September 24 - 25, 2012 - MCPOCG conducted All Hands visits on the Eastern Shore.
    MCPOCG visits Station Cape Charles MCPOCG at Sector Field Office Eastern Shore
    September 17 - 21, 2012 - MCPOCG completed unit visits in the Tidewater area and spoke at the Surface Naval Association Luncheon in Hampton Roads, VA.
    September 12, 2012 - MCPOCG meets with employees of Veteran's Affairs in Washington, DC as they prepare to attend a Coast Guard/Veterans Affairs Team Building event at Coast Guard Headquarters.
    Veteran's Affairs and Coast Guard Team Building
    September 8, 2012 - Participated in the Civil War Century Ride.
    Civil War Century Ride
    August 16-17, 2012 - Traveled with Commandant to Cape May, NJ
    August 14, 2012 - Spoke to Enlisted Assignment Officers at their annual Assignment Officer Training Course at TISCOM, Alexandria, VA.
    August 13, 2012 - Navy Recruit Training Command visit with U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Leadership.
    August 10, 2012 - Attended Aleethia Foundation sponsored Wounded Warrior Dinner.
    August 8, 2012 - Participated in Senior Enlisted Leader Panel at ANSO (http://www.ansomil.org/).
    MCPOCG Leavitt and senior enlisted leaders from the U. S. Navy and U. S. Marine Corps
    August 4, 2012 - Attended the Coast Guard Day Picnic at TISCOM, Alexandria, VA.
    August 4, 2012 - Commandant's and MCPOCG's Coast Guard birthday message.
    August 2, 2012 - Visited with the Navy Senior Enlisted Leader Course in New Port, RI.
    August 1, 2012 - Visited with the Senior Enlisted Leadership Course and Boat Forces Command Cadre School students at the Coast Guard Academy.
    July 28, 2012 - Attended CMC Kyle Takajian's Retirement Ceremony in Cape Cod, MA.
    MCPOCG Leavitt and other senior leaders at CMC Kyle Takajian's retirement ceremony
    July 24, 2012 - Visited Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits San Francisco Awarding the deserving
    July 19, 2012 - Attended Master Chief Thomas McAdams building dedicating and visited Coast Guard Air Station North Bend and Station Coos Bay
    http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/07/the-champion-lifesaver-of-the-pacific-coast/
    Cutting the cake Past and present A visit to North Bend Air Station North Bend All Hands Questions in North Bend Underway in Coos Bay
    July 18, 2012 - Toured newly remodeled housing at Cape Disappointment and visited with the unit.
    A visit to Coast Guard housing Station Cape Disappointment hosts Coast Guard senior leader
    July 12, 2012 - Attended Change of Watch for the Ancient Keeper in Newport, RI.
    http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/07/ancient-history/
    June 29, 2012 - Visited with CGC CIMARRON and CGC Chippewa in Paris Landing TN.  Also visited with CGC WYACONDA and celebrated 50th year anniversary of the commissioning of CGC SCIOTO in Keokuk, IA - http://www.madisonnavyleague.org/index.php?i=photos38
    Cutters on the Western Rivers CGC CIMARRON Preparing to go aboard Chatting on the tender Inspecting the work horse's horse power A new Cutterman All hands on the Western Rivers Down in the buoy yard
    June 20, 2012 - Advanced two very deserving Honorary Chiefs.
    MCPOCG advances two Honorary Chiefs A growing Chiefs Mess Anchors and eagles More eagle more anchors Newly minted Honorary Chiefs
    June 18, 2012 - Visited with the Senior Enlisted Leadership Course and Boat Forces Command Cadre School students at the Coast Guard Academy.
    MCPOCG Leavitt meets with senior enlisted leaders MCPOCG visits with the students of Boat Forces Command Cadre School
    June 18, 2012 - Opened the 2012 Career Retention Screening Panel kick-off.
    June 12, 2012 - Attended the Coast Guard Foundation Dinner in Washington, DC.
    MCPOCG attends Coast Guard Foundation Dinner
    May 31, 2012 - Visited with TISCOM and the Coast Guard Honor Guard.
    May 28, 2012 - Dined at the White House with the President and Mrs. Obama in honor of Gold Star families. Attended 144th Memorial Day Observance at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Finished up the day at the 50th Vietnam War Anniversary at the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
    May 22, 2012 - Met with the National Capital Region chapter of the Coast Guard Enlisted Association at Coast Guard Headquarters.
    Serving those who serve
    May 18, 2012 - Attended Vice Commandant Change of Watch ceremony.
    May 16, 2012 - Attended Coast Guard Academy graduation.
    MCPOCG Leavitt attends Coast Guard Academy graduation
    May 11, 2012 - Attended Coast Guard Persons of the Year 2011 in Washington, DC.
    Coast Guard Non Appropriated Fund Civilian Employee of the Year Coast Guard 2011 Persons of the Year Ceremony Coast Guard 2011 Civilian Employee of the Year Coast Guard 2011 Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year Coast Guard 2011 Enlisted Person of the Year Coast Guard 2011 Enlisted Person of the Year
    View Video of 2011 Enlisted Person of the Year Award
    May 8, 2012 - Attended Senior Executive Leadership meeting at Bolling Air Force Base.
    Coast Guard Senior Executive Leadership Meeting
    May 4, 2012 - Traveled to Training Center Cape May for a Recruit Training Board of Advisors meeting.
    May 1, 2012 - Traveled with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy to Maxwell AFB to attend a graduation of the Air Force's Senior Enlisted Academy. The 400 person class had six Coast Guard attendees.
    Leaving on a jet plane Strengthening partnerships Meet and greet Final preparations Silver and Gold Hand salute Chiefs Call
    April 26, 2012 - Visited Coast Guard Station Cape Hatteras and Air Station Elizabeth City.
    MCPOCG visits North Carolina Underway with MCPOCG Underway with MCPOCG Underway with MCPOCG
    April 20, 2012 - Attended Change of Command at Coast Guard Station Point Allerton.
    MCPOCG at change of command at Station Point Allerton
    April 14, 2012 - Spoke at commissioning for the first FRC CGC BERNARD C. WEBBER in Miami.
    USCGC Bernard C. Webber Commissioned
    April 13, 2012 - Attended Arctic Conference at the Coast Guard Academy.
    MCPOCG attends Arctic Conference
    April 6, 2012 - Traveled with the Commandant to D14.
    Aloha Tartan At U.S. Pacific Command Joint Interagency Task Force West Visit Meeting at U.S. Pacific Command Aloha All-Hands Meeting with Coast Guardsmen Aloha All-Hands Aloha All-Hands
    April 6, 2012 - Traveled with the Commandant to D17.
    Alaskan All-Hands Questions for the Master Chief Earning the anchors MCPOCG visits Juneau
    March 31, 2012 - Attended CGC DOROTHY STRATTON commissioning in Alameda, CA.
    A commissioning celebration
    March 28, 2012 - Re-enlisted Petty Officer First Class Kasey Aldrich in Washington, DC.
    Re-enlistment time
    March 23, 2012 - Attended National Capital Region Enlisted Person of the Year ceremony.
    MCPOCG Leavitt attends Coast Guard National Capital Region Enlisted Person of the Year ceremony
    March 22, 2012 - Testified with DoD senior enlisted leaders before the House Armed Services Committee.
    MCPOCG testifies with DoD senior enlisted leaders before the House Armed Services Committee
    March 16, 2012 – Traveled with the Commandant to Florida and Georgia and visited with Coast Guard units in Sector Jacksonville, CGC MARIA BRAY, HITRON and Kings Bay.
    Questions for MCPOCG All Hands in the hangar Kings Bay All Hands Kings Bay questions MCPOCG Leavitt attends Navy League dinner
    March 8, 2012 – Spoke at a memorial service for the crew of CG-6535.
    CG-6535 Memorial Remember those few who gave so much
    March 7, 2012 - Testified for the Coast Guard's Fiscal Year 2013 budget request before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
    view testimony video
    On the Hill MCPOCG Leavitt testifies Testimony Complete
    March 6, 2012 – Met with attendees of the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in Washington.
    Senior Leadership attend Joint Women's Leadership Symposium MCPOCG meets with symposium attendees
    March 1, 2012 – Traveled to New Orleans to attend the FRC fleet dedication ceremony.
    Dedication to heroes
    February 29, 2012 – Attended "A Nation's Gratitude: Honoring the U.S. Troops of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn" dinner at the White House along with three Coast Guard heroes.
    Heroes at the White House MCPOCG Leavitt with President Obama
    February 29, 2012 – Attended the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal awards ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington.
    "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal awards ceremony
    February 23, 2012 - Introduced the Commandant during the State of the Coast Guard address at Coast Guard Base Alameda and held a Chiefs Call.
    State of the Coast Guard Alameda Chiefs Call
    February 17, 2012 - Visited units in D1 including Station Chatham, Sector Southeast New England, Sector Boston, Station Point Allerton and Sector Northern New England.
    Visiting the Constitution Getting underway MCPOCG meets with crew of Coast Guard Station Chatham
    February 11, 2012 - Visited units in D9 including Airstation Detroit, Sector Detroit, USCGC BRISTOL BAY, Station/ANT Saginaw River for an ice rescue demonstration, and finally on to Station Harbor Beach.
    Gearing up Cooling down
    January 27, 2012 - Attend the weeklong Command Master Chief meeting at Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, CA. View Meeting Agenda
    Meeting the students Coining the Chef A job well done Saying goodbye On point Meeting with the gold badges
    January 12, 2012 - Spoke at National Capital Region Chiefs Call.
    Chiefs Call
    Accompanied the Commandant to the 24th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium in Arlington, Va.
    Surface Navy Association Symposium
    January 9, 2012 - Visited Coast Guard Station Annapolis.
    The Master Chief and the Mascot
    January 6, 2012 - Attended Commandant's address at the Naval War College in Newport, RI.
    MCPOCG at Naval War College
    January 5, 2012 - Visited the Coast Guard Academy and visited with the Boat Forces Command Cadre School, Officer Candidate School and ate breakfast with the Cadets.
    During the brief Academy briefing Leaders from today with meet with future leaders Teaching future leaders Meeting with the media Senior leaders
    January 3, 2012 - Launched the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard National Capital Region 90-Day Fitness Challenge at Coast Guard Headquarters.
    MCPOCG launches National Capital Region Fitness Challenge Wellness assessment
    December 9, 2011 - Observed 45-foot Response Boat-Medium heavy weather training at Station Honolulu. Met with Oahu-based Coast Guardsmen during my visit to Honolulu.
    Preparing to get underway All-Hands Aloha
    November 20, 2011 - Returned home from London after a week of international travel with the Commandant.
    November 18, 2011 - Visited with FLTCM Roy Maddocks, Jr., EUCOM Senior Enlisted Advisor, and met with Coast Guard AFRICOM members in Stuttgart, Germany.
    November 17, 2011 - Met with U.S. Ambassador Thomas Krajeski upon arrival to Bahrain. Held a Chiefs Call and All-hands with PATFORSWA crew members while in Bahrain.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits Bahrain All-hands in Bahrain MCPOCG Leavitt visits Bahrain
    November 14, 2011 - Toured NAVEUR facilities with Fleet Master Chief Bradley LeVault, senior enlisted leader to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa during a visit to Naples, Italy.
    Meeting in Naples
    November 11, 2011 - Participated in Veteran's Day wreath laying ceremony at the Coast Guard Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.
    Veteran's Day Wreath Laying
    November 5, 2011 - Flags Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery.
    Flags Across America volunteers meet with Coast Guard senior leadership
    November 4, 2011 - Attended Commandant's Ball in Alexandria, VA.
    ADM Papp and MCPOCG Leavitt at the Commandant's Ball
    October 28, 2011 - Attended the SELC and the Coast Guard's Innovation Expo in Tampa.
    Senior leaders attend Coast Guard Innovation Expo
    October 19, 2011 - Visited Air Station Savannah.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits Savannah
    October 14, 2011 - Toured Governor's Island, visited New York Harbor School, met with New York City Police Department Commissioner and attended the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard Club Awards dinner.
    Visiting the past Back to school Meet the faculty Senior leaders A night out
    October 13, 2011 - Attended and spoke at a memorial service for Petty Officer Shaun Lin.
    Honoring Petty Officer Lin Remembering a shipmate

    Attended Coast Guard Foundation Dinner in New York.

    MCPOCG Leavitt attends Coast Guard Foundation Dinner in New York MCPOCG Leavitt attends Coast Guard Foundation Dinner
    October 12, 2011 - Held an All Hands with personnel from Sector New York and attended National Historical Society Awards Dinner.
    Speaking with the crew All hands in New York MCPOCG Leavitt attends National Maritime Historical Society Awards Dinner
    October 7, 2011 - Attended Board of Advisors meeting at Training Center Cape May.
    September 28, 2011 - D13 Unit Visits
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits Coos Bay
    September 12, 2011 - Attended SPO Conference in Topeka, KS.
    September 7, 2011 - Visited Air Station Elizabeth City following in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
    August 4, 2011 - Visited units in Miami and the Florida Keys.
    Coast Guard District Seven units welcome MCPOCG Leavitt
    July 27, 2011 - Visited DC and BM "A" School classes and held a Chiefs Call at Training Center Yorktown, VA.
    Meeting the Mess Damage Control begins here MCPOCG Leavitt visits Damage Controlman School
    July 26, 2011 - Visited Coast Guard units in Suffolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk, VA
    MCPOCG visits Portsmouth MCPOCG Leavitt visits CGC CHOCK Speaking with the crew A meeting on the mess deck of CGC FRANK DREW Command center brief Command center brief All hands Speaking with the crew Final questions from the crew The Four Guiding Principles MCPOCG visits the BEAR
    July 19, 2011 – Administered reenlistment oath for staff member at Headquarters.
    All in a day's work Mentoring
    July 17, 2011 - Attended the Senior Enlisted Reserve Call in Denver, CO.
    July 15, 2011 - DCMS CMC Kevin Isherwood represented MCPOCG Leavitt at the 2011 NCOA Convention Senior Enlisted Panel Forum in Las Vegas, NV.  Click here to read a briefing from the forum.
    July 13, 2011 - Toured Station Cape Disappointment, OR with the Commandant and received an aerial area familiarization flight from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria.
    Adm. Papp and MCPOCG Leavitt visit Station Cape Disappointment Birds eye view
    July 12, 2011 - Medal of Honor Ceremony, hosted by President Obama, for Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry. SFC Petry is the second living Medal of Honor recipient to have earned the award for service during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. SFC Petry, an Army Ranger, was honored for his actions during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2008.

    http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/07/12/our-heroes-are-all-around-us
    July 11, 2011 - Visited Station Washington, DC and got underway for an area familiarization trip down the Potomac River.
    At the helm Radio call Station All Hands MCPOCG Leavitt poses with smallboat crew MCPOCG Leavitt visits Coast Guard Station Washington, DC Coast Guard Station Washington, DC Chiefs Call
    June 29, 2011 - Joining Forces: Launching the Military Spouse Employment Partnership in Washington, DC.
    Joining Forces: Launching the Military Spouse Employment Partnership
    June 24, 2011 - Visited Training Center Petaluma and met with different "A" and "C" School classes and spoke at the Chiefs Academy Class 178 graduation.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits Petaluma Briefing the class
    June 3, 2011 - Defense Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC.
    May 30, 2011 - Breakfast at the White House with the President and First Lady in honor of Gold Star Families.
    May 27, 2011 - Held Active and Reserve Component Enlisted Person of the Year Ceremony in Washington, DC. Families were in attendance as both Petty Officers were meritoriously advanced.
    May 25, 2011 - Met with Congressman LoBiondo in Washington, DC, to discuss housing issues.
    May 24, 2011 - Attended Board of Advisors meeting at Training Center Cape May, NJ.
    May 23, 2011 - Held an all hands meeting at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, NJ.
    Atlantic City All Hands
    May 17, 2011 - Attended Wounded Warrior Games in Denver, CO.
    May 13, 2011 - Accompanied the Commandant to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Candlelight Vigil which honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
    A day at the Course
    May 13, 2011 - Attended the 32nd Annual All Service E-9 Golf Tournament sponsored by the Navy League of the United States and honoring the Coast Guard this year.
    May 6, 2011 - Attended Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO) Conference with the Commandant in San Antonio, TX.
    Commandant and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard attend Association of Naval Service Officers Conference
    May 5, 2011 - Military Spouse of the Year Award ceremony in Washington, DC, sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance.
    2010 Coast Guard Spouse of the Year Award
    May 5, 2011 - Return visit to Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, VA with Admiral Papp.
    Commandant and MCPOCG visit MSRT
    April 29, 2011 - Visited with Sector/Base San Pedro, CA and delivered Los Angeles area Chiefs Mess CCTI address.
    At the deckplate Meeting with MCPOCG
    April 28, 2011 - Attended DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference in Chicago, IL.
    April 20, 2011 - Attended Leadership Council meeting at Coast Guard Headquarters.
    Leadership Council
    April 18, 2011 - Met Petty Officer Michael James and his wife Raquel, the 2010 GEICO Military Award Winner.
    GEICO award recipient
    April 17, 2011 - It was a distinct honor and privilege to ride with Team Coast Guard 1790 for Face of America this year from Washington, DC to Gettysburg. The conditions were challenging, but they were nothing compared to the challenges our wounded warriors face on a daily basis.
    Riding with wounded warriors
    April 2, 2011 - Toured the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, VA.
    Underway The briefing Equipment dispaly
    March 27, 2011 - Visited with recruits at Cape May and attended Recruit Company N-184 graduation.
    March 16, 2011 - Attended the 2011 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in San Diego
    Symposium Mentoring Session
    March 15, 2011 - Visited with Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team in San Diego
    Inspection Arms Law Enforcement Briefing MCPOCG vists Tactical Law Enforcement Team
    March 10, 2011 - Visited with various Coast Guard units in Puerto Rico.
    MCPOCG Leavitt visits Puerto Rico
    March 1, 2011 - Gave testimony on housing at Congressional hearing before the Subcommittee of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
    ADM Papp and MCPOCG Leavitt Testify at Hearing
    February 23, 2011 - Traveled to Boise, Id and visited the local Coast Guard recruiting office. Addressed hometown high school in Fruitland, Id. And spoke to local VFW.
    February 10, 2011 - Introduced ADM Papp at State of the Coast Guard Address in Washington D.C.
    MCPOCG at State of the Coast Guard Address
    February 4, 2011 - Attended week long Command Master Chief Conference in Petaluma and met with "A" school student. We ended the week at the graduation of Chief Petty Officer Academy Class 174.
    Commandant and MCPOCG meet with Chief Petty Officer Academy students Working lunch MCPOCG Leavitt meets with Food Service Specialists Dinner Dress
    January 19, 2011 - Attended Professional Housing Management Association Seminar in New Orleans.
    January 6, 2011 - Visit to Coast Guard Academy with Admiral Papp. Conducted all hands at Station New London, CGC Eagle and at Academy with the cadets. Also attending 75th anniversary celebration for CGC Eagle.
    Coast Guard senior leaders visit station Senior leaders meet future leaders Senior leaders meet future leaders MCPOCG Leavitt attends Eagle anniversay celebration Facing the future All hands in CT
    December 12, 2010 - D17 Visit
    MCPOCG Leavitt helps give back to the community Juneau receives visit from MCPOCG Leavitt
    We started the week at the Senior's dinner in Juneau, and moved on to units throughout Alaska; ending with CCTI in Ketchikan.
    December 9, 2010 - National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Washington, D.C.
    Coast Guard Senior Leadership Team attend National Tree Lighting Ceremony
    View video of tree lighting
    November 11, 2010 - Wreath Laying Ceremony in Arlington Cemetery
    http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/11/11/HP/A/40669/Veterans+Day+Events.aspx
    November 9, 2010 - D7 Unit Visits
    November 3, 2010 - SELC LC Meeting and Coast Guard Innovation Expo in Tampa
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    October 29, 2010 - CCTI Acceptance Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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    October 18, 2010 - Tracen Cape May for Recruit Board of Advisors.
    October 14, 2010 - D1 Unit Visits
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    October 8, 2010 - Tracen Cape May visit and CCTI dinner guest speaker.
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    October 7, 2010 - USO 2010 Gala in Washington, D.C.
    October 5, 2010 - Coast Guard Foundation 30th annual Salute to the Coast Guard in New York, NY.
    September 28, 2010 - D9 Unit Visits.
    September 24, 2010 - D7 CO/CMC Conference in Orlando, FL.
    September 20, 2010 - Medal of Honor Ceremony, hosted by President Obama, for Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger. Chief Master Sergeant Etchberger received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on March 11, 1968, in Laos.
    http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2010/09/21/awarding-chief-etchberger-medal-honor
    September 17, 2010 - Coast Guard's 10th Annual Human Performance Technology Workshop in Williamsburg, VA.
    September 15, 2010 - 83rd Fleet Reserve Association Convention in Spartanburg, SC today.
    September 11, 2010 - 9/11 Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon hosted by President Obama and Department of Defense Secretary Gates.
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    September 3, 2010 - Chiefs Call with the Commandant for all the Chiefs in the National Capital Region.
    August 26, 2010 - Silver Ancient Mariner Change of Watch ceremony In Yorktown, VA. The ceremony was hosted by the Gold Ancient Mariner, Adm. Papp. Master Chief Richard Vobornik was relieved by Master Chief Steven Hearn. The two Master Chiefs have more than 40 years of combined sea service.
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    August 17, 2010 - CPOA Convention and Senior Enlisted Leadership Advisory Council Meeting.
    August 14, 2010 - D17 with the Commandant. We started the week with a Buoy Tender roundup in Juneau, and moved on to units throughout Alaska.
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    August 7, 2010 - Coast Guard Day Celebration Grand Haven.
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    August 4, 2010 - Happy 220th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard. It is always great to be in Petaluma especially on the Coast Guard’s birthday.
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    July 29, 2010 - National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Professional Development and Training Conference.
    July 22, 2010 - 2010 NCOA Convention. The highlight of the convention was seeing Petty Officer William Horne from Sector Guam, awarded with the NCOA 2010 Vanguard Award.
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    July 20, 2010 - Memorial service for the three fallen Coast Guardsmen of aircrew CG-6017 who were lost when their MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed off the coast of La Push, Washington.
    July 4, 2010 - Independence Day at the White House on the South Lawn.
    http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/4th-july-white-house-2010
    June 28, 2010 - Public Service Announcement for smoking cessation, used for the Great American Smoke out Campaign in November.
    http://http-video.shs.net/asf2/4DoD/SeniorLeaders/10_0810-DOD_SeniorLeaders_LeavittPSA60_Final.wmv
    June 26, 2010 - West Coast trip included visits to Tracen Petaluma, Coast Guard Stations Golden Gate and Rio Vista, and visits to Alameda, Novato and Concord housing.
    June 16, 2010 - Enlisted and Reserve Person of the Year. Petty Officer 1st Class Carrie Lee Grady and Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Pupo were recognized for, among other things, exceptional leadership, performance, work ethic, core values and community service. With their families in attendance both Petty Officers were meritoriously advanced to Chief Petty Officer.
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    June 13, 2010 - Senior Enlisted Reserve Call, Denver, CO
    June 4, 2010 - CCTI in Corpus Christi, TX
    May 21, 2010 - Change of Watch at Cape May, NJ
    http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=890871
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