Every year the U.S. Navy recognizes a first-tour Command Master Chief, Command Senior Chief or Chief of the Boat who displays excellent leadership ability and exhibits the ideal of service with sacrifice by presenting them with the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Delbert D. Black Leadership Award. On August 22, 2024 it was announced that Command Master Chief Duane O. Jerry of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 would be the recipient for 2023-2024.
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