 On April 1st, the United States Navy celebrates the formation of the Chief Petty Officer rank. Chief Petty Officer Creed says in part, During the course of initiation, you have been caused to humbly accept challenge and face adversity. This you have accomplished with rare good grace. Pointless, as some of these challenges may have seemed, there were valid, time-honored traditions behind each pointed barb. Your faith and fellowship in the Chief Petty Officers was necessary to overcome all of these hurdles. Each day in life we face adversity, some more than others. May we accept and overcome each challenge with good grace and continue the fellowship of our profession at arms. Lead well this week.