The document discusses the history and development of the United States Navy Sailor's Creed from 1992-1995. It provides details on how the creed was commissioned by the CNO in 1993 to align values and develop a statement to support Navy core values. The final version was edited by Admiral Kelso and approved by CNO Boorda in 1995. It also outlines expectations for First Class Petty Officers in areas like leadership, expertise, professionalism, communication, loyalty, and heritage.

1. Heritage AVCM (AW) Kelly Kelly United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy

3. I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. The Sailor’s Creed

4. 1992 Proposal To Align Naval Services Core Values For Use By Sailors/Marines Navy Core Values Were: Tradition, Integrity, And Professionalism Marine Corps Core Values Were: Honor, Courage & Commitment Navy Adopted The Marine Corps Core Values To Align Naval Services Sailor’s Creed History

6. Sailor’s Creed History 1993 CNO Kelso Commissioned Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel To: Address Recruit Curriculum Training Content Develop A “Sailor’s Creed” That Supports Navy Core Values Admiral Kelso Personally Edited Final Version

7. I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. The Sailor’s Creed

8. Original Sailor’s Creed

10. The Sailor’s Creed I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. Tenacity Duty Accountability Followship Warrior Ethos Heritage Adaptability Flexibility Teamwork Integrity Professionalism Behavior Self Development Interpersonal skills

14. Expectations of a First Class Petty Officer

27. USS HORNET (CV-8)

28. BMCM (MDV) Carl M. Brashear, USN, Ret. Carl Brashear was born in 1931 in Tonieville, Larue County, Kentucky, the child of sharecroppers McDonald and Gonzella Brashear. He attended Sonora Grade School, Sonora, Kentucky from 1937 to 1946. Enlisting in the Navy in 1948 and under went recruit training at Great Lakes, Illinois. After initial duty as a steward, he began handling aircraft for squadron VX-1 at Key West, Florida, and was subsequently rated as a boatswain's mate. He served in the USS Coucal (ASR-8), USS Shakori (ATF-162), and USS Hoist (ARS-40). While on board the latter in 1966 for the recovery of a nuclear weapon off Spain, Brashear was badly injured in an accident; as a result, surgeons amputated his left leg below the knee. He refused to submit to medical survey boards attempting to retire him as unfit for duty. After demonstrating that he could still dive and perform his other duties, he served in Harbor Clearance Unit 2, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Experimental Diving Unit, submarine tender Hunley (AS-31); USS Recovery (ARS-43), Naval Safety Center, and Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity Norfolk. In 1970 he qualified as the first black master diver in the history of the U.S. Navy.

29. John Henry ("Dick") Turpin, Chief Gunner's Mate, USN. (1876-1962) John Henry Turpin was born on 20 August 1876. Enlisted in the Navy at New York City on 4 November 1896, he was a member of USS Maine 's crew when she was destroyed by an explosion in February 1898. He survived that disaster, and the boiler explosion on USS Bennington in July 1905, as well as serving on several other ships before he left active duty in 1916. Recalled to service when the U.S. entered World War I in April 1917, on 1 June of that that year, Turpin became Chief Gunner's Mate on USS Marblehead , one of the Navy's first African-American Chief Petty Officers. He served actively in that rank until transferred to the Fleet Reserve on 8 March 1919. John Henry Turpin retired as a Chief Gunner's Mate on 5 October 1925. When not serving on active duty, Turpin was employed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, as a Master Rigger. He also qualified, in his civilian capacity, as a Master Diver. From 1938 through World War II, he voluntarily made inspirational visits to Naval Training Centers and defense plants. John Henry Turpin died on 10 March 1962.

30. Dorie Miller

35. USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) The 1945 sinking of the armored cruiser USS INDIANAPOLIS by the Imperial Japanese Submarine I-58 has been called the last great Naval tragedy of World War II.

37. Defence of Fort McHenry

39. Robert Eugene Bush Awarded the Medal of Honor Born: October 4, 1926 Tacoma, Washington War: World War II Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class, US Naval Reserve (serving as Medical Corpsman with a rifle company) Location of action: Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Islands Date of action: May 2, 1945