Three Stars and a Crow
Autor Robert J. Walkeren Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781938467066
ISBN-10: 193846706X
Pagini: 155
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Koehler Books
ISBN-10: 193846706X
Pagini: 155
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Koehler Books
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Recenzii
“Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Robert J. Walker devoted his life to building coalitions, trying new ideas and working tirelessly for an institution that he loves, the United States Navy. Three Stars and a Crow tells the story of a great Virginian who brought about positive changes within the United States Navy by doing what is right. ”
The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia
The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia
“It has been an honor and privilege to get to know Master Chief Walker and I’m very proud to call him my friend. He has served his Navy and his nation with extraordinary dedication and serves as the shining example for all our Chief Petty Officers to follow.”
Admiral J.C. Harvey, Jr., USN
Admiral J.C. Harvey, Jr., USN
“Many were “passing the buck” and blaming “Z grams” for “usurping their authority” and generally not taking ownership of personal shortcomings and failings. Along came Bob Walker, a hard nosed, pragmatic, no nonsense, get it done kind of leader. He was exactly what the Navy needed and he gave the job a 100% effort.”
Retired MCPON John Hagan, USN (Mar 92 - Mar 98)
Retired MCPON John Hagan, USN (Mar 92 - Mar 98)
Notă biografică
Robert J. Walker was the third Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). He enlisted in the Navy in 1948 and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in 1956, then promoted to Master Chief in 1963. Walker was sworn in as the third MCPON on September 26, 1975. His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), United Nations Korea Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (Korea), and 7 Service hash marks. Walker retired September 28, 1979. Since then he served as CEO with the CPO Scholarship Fund. In 1990, Robert J. Walker Hall, the home of Operations Specialist "A" School at Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, Dam Neck, Virginia was named for him. Robert Walker is married to Fran Walker; they have six children, Kathy, Linda, Robert Jr., Teri, Michael and Michelle; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MCPON Walker lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay.
Extras
Someone once told me that when you recognize something the first time you see it, it’s because it was already yours. I owned the U.S. Navy from the first time I saw myself in a Sailor uniform. That feeling changed with my first taste of leadership. Suddenly ownership without leadership felt profoundly inadequate. While it could be debated whether I personally owned the Navy or it owned me, there’s no doubt that pride of ownership, combined with a hunger to lead, makes a damn good Sailor…no matter what my father said when I enlisted. What he literally said was that I wouldn’t “make a pimple on a Sailor’s ass” because I chose radar as my career field.
My total infatuation with the U.S. Navy has endured for six decades now. I am no longer naïve enough to think I own it, but my sense of responsibility has never faltered. The Navy made me a leader and in return I made a lifetime commitment. Today when Sailors talk about the “old Navy” they are talking about my Navy, not my dad’s Navy. If Dad were still around to share sea stories, he probably wouldn’t have anything good to say about what his Navy has become. When he was a chief and later, when I became a chief, it never occurred to either of us that petty officers would ever be in a position to affect Navywide policies. From the days of sail to the creation of the office of MCPON, petty officers were powerful but silent partners in decision making that affected the Navy. After 1967, I saw that change. Senior petty officers throughout the Navy were expected to be advisors at the command, force and fleet levels. Giving advice or making recommendations might not be considered decision-making but at least the enlisted voice was heard. While my dad and his predecessors may not have benefited, it was most certainly the result of the legacy they created and left behind.
My total infatuation with the U.S. Navy has endured for six decades now. I am no longer naïve enough to think I own it, but my sense of responsibility has never faltered. The Navy made me a leader and in return I made a lifetime commitment. Today when Sailors talk about the “old Navy” they are talking about my Navy, not my dad’s Navy. If Dad were still around to share sea stories, he probably wouldn’t have anything good to say about what his Navy has become. When he was a chief and later, when I became a chief, it never occurred to either of us that petty officers would ever be in a position to affect Navywide policies. From the days of sail to the creation of the office of MCPON, petty officers were powerful but silent partners in decision making that affected the Navy. After 1967, I saw that change. Senior petty officers throughout the Navy were expected to be advisors at the command, force and fleet levels. Giving advice or making recommendations might not be considered decision-making but at least the enlisted voice was heard. While my dad and his predecessors may not have benefited, it was most certainly the result of the legacy they created and left behind.
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"Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Robert J. Walker devoted his life to building coalitions, trying new ideas and working tirelessly for an institution that he loves, the United States Navy. Three Stars and a Crow tells the story of a great Virginian who brought about positive changes within the United States Navy by doing what is right. "
The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia
"It has been an honor and privilege to get to know Master Chief Walker and I'm very proud to call him my friend. He has served his Navy and his nation with extraordinary dedication and serves as the shining example for all our Chief Petty Officers to follow."
Admiral J.C. Harvey, Jr., USN
Three Stars and a Crow is the story of Bob Walker, a man who loved the U.S. Navy from the moment he met it, and who set out to become the best by devoting himself to serving his country and the men and women who serve. After joining the Navy at 19, Walker rocketed through the enlisted ranks to achieve chief in just eight years. Filled with typical no-bull Walker language and humor, Three Stars is sure to become a classic guide for enlisted who want to rise fast and make a difference.
The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia
"It has been an honor and privilege to get to know Master Chief Walker and I'm very proud to call him my friend. He has served his Navy and his nation with extraordinary dedication and serves as the shining example for all our Chief Petty Officers to follow."
Admiral J.C. Harvey, Jr., USN
Three Stars and a Crow is the story of Bob Walker, a man who loved the U.S. Navy from the moment he met it, and who set out to become the best by devoting himself to serving his country and the men and women who serve. After joining the Navy at 19, Walker rocketed through the enlisted ranks to achieve chief in just eight years. Filled with typical no-bull Walker language and humor, Three Stars is sure to become a classic guide for enlisted who want to rise fast and make a difference.
Descriere
Three Stars and a Crow is the story of Bob Walker, a man who loved the U.S. Navy from the moment he met it, and eventually achieved MCPON, the highest enlisted rank.