It's good to be king (the good deals the top of the CoC get)

[HeyJoe]

091218-N-0696M-463 BAGHDAD, Iraq (Dec. 18, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife gather for a group photo at the conclusion of a show during the 2009 USO Holiday Tour stop in Baghdad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

All expenses paid trip to Army-Navy and VIP seating

091217-N-1522S-003 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead and Ride 2 Recovery Participant Nathan Hunt, pose for a photo with Jaguars mascot Jaxson De Ville on the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium field before the coin toss for the Jacksonville Jaguar Nation Football League game. Ride 2 Recovery encourages the mental and physical rehabilitation of active duty service members and veterans while promoting awareness of their sacrifices. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Wherever you go, that's the place to be!

091007-N-8273J-098 NEWPORT, R.I. (Oct. 7, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead during the 19th Biennial International Sea Power Symposium in Newport, R.I. Senior leaders from more than 100 international naval forces are meeting to discuss challenges and opportunities to enhance mutual cooperation and common bonds of maritime partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)

091217-N-8273J-453 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2009) Chief of Naval Operation (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead, rides his bike from Tampa to Jacksonville during the Ride 2 Recovery bike challenge. Ride 2 Recovery encourages the mental and physical rehabilitation of active duty service members and veterans while promoting awareness of their sacrifices. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones-Vanderwyst/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

You get souvenir hats everywhere you go

081127-N-7571S-020 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 27, 2008) U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, United States Central Command, awards a Sailor with his Surface Warfare pin aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Petraeus visited Monterey on Thanksgiving to meet the crew and thank them for their service. The Ticonderoga class cruiser and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

091101-N-0696M-268 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 1, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, adresses the crew of the guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit Dewey (DDG 105) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

091213-N-4142G-010 MANAMA, Bahrain (Dec. 13, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, puts on a Navy ball cap during an all-hands call at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Petraeus was presented the cap after the U.S. Naval Academy beat the U.S. Military Academy in the 110th Army-Navy collegiate football game the previous night. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felix Garza Jr./Released)

090829-N-7280V-371 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 29, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus poses for a photo with Sailors during an all-hands call following a tour of the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) hosted Mabus' first official visit to the Republic of Korea since being appointed Secretary of the Navy in May. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)

090911-N-5549O-225 BOSTON (Sept. 11, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus tours the USS Constitution. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

Sometimes you get a cap and you get to throw the first pitch and get a great seat

090911-N-5549O-404 BOSTON (Sept. 11, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus throws the ceremonial first pitch before a Major League Baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Sometimes, they upgift from the standard ballcap

091203-N-8273J-152 BOGOTA (Dec. 3, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, middle, is congratulated by Minister of Defense Gabriel Silva, left, after receiving the Admiral Padilla Naval Order of Merit from Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. With Silva and Uribe are Gen. Freddy Padilla, commander of Colombian military forces and Adm. Guillermo Barrera, right, commander of Colombian naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Everyone wants to hear your opinion

091101-N-8273J-025 WASHINGTON (Nov.1, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions during a discussion on "Unmanning the Helm: The Future of Unmanned Naval Technologies" at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

You get to ride and sometimes drive everything

091126-N-0642S-002 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command, gets a driving lesson from Yeoman 3rd Class Nathan Cozens aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jeff Sizemore/Released)

091126-N-9760Z-148 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, center, commander, U.S. Central Command thanks Rear Adm. John Miller, left, commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Capt. Bret Batchelder, right, commander Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 after a flight in an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza Class /Released)

091205-N-8273J-220 CARTAGENA, Colombia (Dec. 5, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead drives a semi-submersible boat while meeting with Colombian Coast Guard Forces at Naval Base Bolivar. The boat was seized from drug smugglers in the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)

091217-N-8273J-111 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2009) Chief of Naval Operation (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead, rides his bike from Tampa to Jacksonville during the Ride 2 Recovery bike challenge. Ride 2 Recovery encourages the mental and physical rehabilitation of active duty service members and veterans while promoting awareness of their sacrifices. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones-Vanderwyst/Released)

091218-N-5549O-191 FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 18, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Marine Corp's STOVL F-35B Lightning II aircraft at the Lockheed Martin's Forth Worth plant. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

091020-M-0301S-161 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus exits Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 33 at Red Beach, Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, Calif. during his familiarization tour of base facilities and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lindsay L. Sayres/Released)

091020-N-5549O-021 PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2009) Maj. Gen. Anthony L. Jackson, right, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West, explains to Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus the layout of Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during a familiarization flight of the facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

090803-N-5549O-171 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 3, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus disembarks a CH-53 Sea Stallion on board the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for a ship tour. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

081221-N-0696M-264 AFGHANISTAN (Dec. 21, 2008) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is welcomed by Lt. Col. David Odom, commanding officer, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines to Forward Operating Base Bakwah. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

081221-N-0696M-226 AFGHANISTAN (Dec. 21, 2008) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes an aerial tour of Farah Province, Afghanistan. Mullen visited forward deployed 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines from Camp Lejune, N.C. at their forward operating bases in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley (Released)

 

[helolumpy]

Am I the only person expecting to see ADM Mullen wearing his 'dress khakis' while in theater???

 

[nittany03]

Well, they would blend in.

 

[HeyJoe]

Am I the only person expecting to see ADM Mullen wearing his 'dress khakis' while in theater???

He does rather like them...

080720-N-0696M-036 WASHINGTON (July 20, 2008) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is interviewed by Chris Wallace host of Fox News Sunday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

080716-D-9880W-071 WASHINGTON (July 16, 2008) Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen conduct a media availability in the Pentagon to update reporters and to take questions on a variety of current issues. (U.S. Navy photo by R. D. Ward/Released)

090629-N-0628M-171 WARSAW, Poland (June 29, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the media after meeting with Gen. Frankciszek Gagor, chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces.

090629-N-0628M-107 WARSAW, Poland (June 29, 2009) Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is welcomed to Warsaw, Poland by Gen. Frankciszek Gagor, chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, with a full honors ceremony. Mullen is concluding a six-day trip to Europe visiting counterparts in Russia and Poland by attending the U.S. European Command change-of-command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

090504-N-9095H-032 WASHINGTON (May 4, 2009) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen delivers remarks during a 2009 Navy League Sea Air Space Exposition luncheon. The event provides a forum for the exchange of technical and professional information between civilian and military leaders of the maritime industry. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael R. Hinchcliffe/Released)

080922-N-0696M-024 LOS ANGELES (Sept. 22, 2008) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen speaks to military recruiters at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

 

[armada1651]

Those SDK's sure would look nice with some brown shoes. And it looks like that Polish general is in almost-AWGs.

 

[dirtydog]

080922-N-0696M-024 LOS ANGELES (Sept. 22, 2008) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen speaks to military recruiters at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)

Ha. Some familiar backs of heads here.

 

[Steve Wilkins]

Adm. Mullen is affectionately known in the SWO community as Iron Mike.

 

[Steve Wilkins]

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead

Inteviewed with Adm. Roughead back when he was the head of Office of Legislative Affiairs. The weird part was that I also had to interview with a Captain who just so happened to be the CO of VT-6 when I was in the squadron and DOR'd. Awkward. I don't think he remembered me though and I didn't bring it up.

 

[Uncle Fester]

Inteviewed with Adm. Roughead back when he was the head of Office of Legislative Affiairs. The weird part was that I also had to interview with a Captain who just so happened to be the CO of VT-6 when I was in the squadron and DOR'd. Awkward. I don't think he remembered me though and I didn't bring it up.

Seems like only yesterday he was Gary R. Roughead, Captain United States Navy, Commandant of Midshipmen.

Mr. Midshipman Fester had a close encounter, and had to explain why he was such a hopeless fuckup and wouldn't be one no mo'. The 'Dant took pity.

Not the liveliest guy ever, but he gave me another shot when I probably didn't deserve one.