Episode 1: MCPON Delbert D. Black

from Laying the Keel: Voices of the MCPONs · host U.S. Navy Memorial

This interview with Delbert D. Black, the 1st Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, with an introduction from Jim Herdt, the 9th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, offers an in-depth look at the history, development, and impact of the MCPON office. MCPON Black shares personal stories, leadership insights, and the evolution of Navy enlisted leadership from its inception to modern times.

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