U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force chief selects participate in a shared Chief Initiation Season at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Chief Initiation Season is a mandatory multi-week training evolution in which chief-select Sailors participate in leadership training exercises prior to assuming the rank of Chief Petty Officer. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens spent two days at Yokosuka naval base during a two week fleet engagement trip to the pacific region.
