Unmanned Patrol Squadron ONE NINE - VUP 19 "Big Red"

Best of luck to our Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter Four Award Finalists!

“The Program recognizes Sailors who best represent the large number of dedicated professionals serving in a particular type of duty as assigned. The candidate is typified by a history of sustained superior performance, command impact, mission contribution, proven leadership, dedication to self-improvement, outstanding professionalism, and superior personal appearance. They epitomize the characteristics of their rank and the Navy core values and show the ability to lead, following the CPO mission, vision, and guiding principles. When reviewing candidates for selection, additional consideration should be given to those individuals who have excelled in increasingly demanding, challenging, and unique assignments which embody naval service.”

On Tuesday, 16 September 2025, we welcomed 11 new Chiefs into the Big Red CPO Mess. ⚓👏🎉

"We take a deep and sincere pleasure in clasping your hand, and accepting you as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy."

Congratulations! Now let's get to work!

Thank you to Jamie and Janice who serve as our Ombudsman for Jacksonville and Mayport Sailors and Families!

Congratulations to our newly selected Chief Petty Officers!

Hooyah to AD2 Sarmiento, our Big Red Sailor in the Spotlight!

✨ Bright and early in five locations around the globe, E-7 candidates from around the globe took the Chief's exam! 📝

This is a photo from our Sailors in Mayport.

Congratulations to YN2 Wilson’s decision to stay Navy and re-enlist! Our Communicator “Commo”, CWO4 Jackson, served as the re-enlisting Officer.

Congratulations to AT1 Scott’s decision to stay Navy and re-enlist! Skipper served as his re-enlisting Officer.

Congratulations to AD2 Galvanlara on his decision to stay Navy and re-enlist! The Maintenance Officers, LCDR Wilson, served as his re-enlisting Officer.

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