160204-N-OT964-257 NEWPORT, R.I. (Feb. 4, 2016) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens speaks with students of Class 193 attending the Senior Enlisted Academy. The SEA is the Navy's premiere senior enlisted training academy, and is require for E8's to be eligible for E9. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin L. Carey/Released)