We focus on professional development resources to ensure that the deck-plate leadership and institutional knowledge of the Chief's Mess continuously evolve to serve current and future generations of Navy Chiefs.
Central to this commitment is the active exchange of insights through recommended books and CPO-hosted podcasts created by Navy Chiefs, providing accessible avenues for continuous learning, operational wisdom, and candid leadership discussions.
To complement these self-driven resources, the association leverages a structured mentorship program that pairs experienced active-duty, Reserve, and veteran Chiefs to guide emerging leaders through career milestones, personal challenges, and transitional phases.
Looking ahead, the USNCPOA remains dedicated to expanding these pathways by creating future opportunities for collaborative growth—including targeted leadership workshops, specialized working groups, and broad networking initiatives—ensuring that every Chief possesses the knowledge, network, and backing to lead with integrity and excellence.
Know a good podcast, resource, or book by, for, and about Navy Chiefs...send it our way for inclusion to usncpoa@usncpoa.org.
Explore engaging CPO-hosted podcasts created by Navy Chiefs, featuring candid discussions on deck-plate leadership, career advancement, and personal development. These episodes offer valuable operational wisdom and real-world insights to help Chiefs at every stage continue growing as leaders.
Discover inspiring and insightful books authored by Navy Chiefs, sharing firsthand experiences, leadership principles, and hard-earned wisdom. These works offer valuable lessons to inspire personal growth, foster professional excellence, and strengthen deck-plate leadership across the Mess.
This professinal development resource opportunity is exclusively for paid members of the Association. It connects experienced active-duty, Reserve, and veteran Chiefs through the hub to navigate career milestones and leadership challenges. This structured framework fosters meaningful, one-on-one relationships designed to guide emerging leaders, preserve institutional knowledge, and strengthen the Mess.
Behind that door is the Goat Locker. All non-Chief Petty Officers — make sure to remove your cover and knock before entering. For decades, the Goat Locker website has been a resource library for all Chiefs. You'll find CPO history and traditions, a 100,000-entry searchable database of Chiefs' contact information, retirement resources, ship photos, and much more.