The goat locker just got a new member: Michele Cole, who has been fitting sailors with uniforms for more than a decade. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens made Cole an honorary chief during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C, according to a post on MCPON’s Facebook page. “Michelle’s complete dedication and devotion to our sailors is admirable. Thanks, Chief!” it said on Stevens’ Facebook post. Cole is the manager of the Navy Exchange Arlington Uniform Center at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., and has been fitting sailors in Virginia for 13 years.…
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Military supporter and actor Gary Sinise became an honorary chief petty officer during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington on Aug. 24. Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Michael Stevens, next in line to be Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, presented Sinise with his chief’s cover, according to a Navy release. The “CSI:NY” star is best known for his role as Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump.” He also plays lead guitar in the Lt. Dan Band. In addition to volunteering with the USO, Sinise also founded the Gary Sinise Foundation, which creates programs to entertain, educate, inspire and…
