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- The chief brotherhood is one of

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the greatest fraternities that no other service has,

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by virtue of what we go through

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^during our phase two process, we all,

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^it's basically a job interview for us

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^to see what we can accomplish together as a mess.

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As the new selectees go through this process

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they realize they could move mountains

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just as long as they communicate

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and work with the rest of the members of the mess.

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Traditionally onboard ships when officers,

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particularly the commanding officers

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or anyone, distinguished guests,

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they get bells rung to symbolize them coming aboard.

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As the new chiefs complete their pinning ceremony

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it's kind of a symbolic way for us to say

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welcome aboard to the chiefs' mess.

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These new chiefs

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within the mess are going to be

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recognized subject matter experts on all navy matters.

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They're going to be the sounding board for

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Marine Corps officers and naval officers

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on any matters pertaining to officers and enlisted sailors.

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This fiscal year 17 chiefs were definitely tested,

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tried, and they were welcomed to the mess

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after completing their phase two season

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and we look forward for them doing great things.