 Fiscal year 2014 brings more than policy changes and new beginnings. It also brings brand new chiefs into the midst. I know all of these prospective chief petty officers having completed their season of pride are ready to join the chief's mess. I also know each selectee appreciates that today is not the result of a considerable personal effort alone. After 365 days of training, these newly promoted chiefs will now don their anchors. It is the moment when these sailors choose to pick up the unique mantle of leadership accorded to a chief, to shoulder increased responsibility and authority, and most importantly to accept the solemn obligation to embody the confidence, employ the expertise and earn the trust that are the essence of the chief petty officer community. Chief petty officer selectees, we're proud of you, anchor up. Seaman Mandy Washington, Naples, Italy.