170518-N-MD297-263 WASHINGTON (May 18, 2017) U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Courtney P. Evers is covered by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven S. Giordano as she is meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial. The Sailor of the Year program was established in 1972 by the 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger, Jr./Released)