James Honea

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James Honea
Official portrait, 2022
Born	Lubbock, Texas
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Meritorious Service Medal (5) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4)
James Honea's voice Honea's opening statement at a House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing on the state of enlisted personnel Recorded March 9, 2023

James M. Honea^[1] is a United States Navy sailor serving as the 16th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy since 8 September 2022.^[2] He was previously the Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Indo-Pacific Command from August 2021 to June 2022.^[3]