190516-N-UM741-005 WASHINGTON (May16, 2019) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Bill Moran, left; Chief Interior Communications Electrician Nicholas Natelli, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year (SOY); Chief Logistics Specialist Sindy Johnson, Navy Shore SOY; Chief Personnel Specialist Angelita Baggoo, Navy Reserve SOY; Chief Builder Luke Johnson, U.S. Fleet Forces SOY; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell L. Smith cut the cake in celebration of the newly pinned Chiefs after the 2018 SOY pinning. The program was established in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately the Navy. SOY finalists participated in a variety of personal and professional evaluations as well as leadership, naval heritage and team-building events throughout the week around Washington D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 2nd Class Winter Griffith/Released)