Barry (DDG 52) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chief Petty Officers Mess 1 .Y Y t Y V The Chief Petty Officers Mess, often referred to as the backbone ot the NAVY , functions as the link between the crew and the J Wardroom. The chiefs ' unique blend of job experience and leadership skills gives them a keen perspective from which they manage the day to day operations of BARRYs divisions. Under the leadership of twenfy-six year veteran FCCM(SVC7AW) Bru Kennedy, the Command Master Chief the BARRY CPO Mess fulfills a vital role for the 340 person crew - that of a mentor. Master Chief Kennedy summed up the mission of the Mess by saying: Our job is to keep in touch with the needs and aspiration of our sailors, be masters of our rating, and lend support to command wide initiatives like the ESWS qualification program. Accomplish that and by default we ensure the personal and professional growth of every sailor in BARR ' ' 40 USS Barry

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asS-l First Class Association wthegM Barrys First Ckiss Association, headed by STGl(SW) Blanke, sponsored several pizza nights! ' Bingo games, and other morale- boosting activities to shatter the monotony of extended underway periods. One of the best events was a Casino Night that turned every sailor into a high roller and transformed the Mess Decks into a lavish Las Vegas gaming hotel. In addition to planning activities, the First Class Association was always there to aid junior sailors with professional and military development. Establishing the infamous ESWS Murder Board: an oral board of first class petty officer subject matter experts, they helped to ensure ESWS candi- dates were ready for the real board. The leadership and talent in BARRYs First Class Associaticm will fill the Chief Petty Officers Mess of many ships in the future. USS Barry 39

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