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Navy Reserve Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp delivers his retirement remarks at a ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Navy Reserve Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp delivers his retirement remarks at a ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Hanging up the uniform

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Knoxville, Tenn. – After 26 years in the Navy, it is perhaps fitting that when it came time for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Crisp to retire, he had to hurry up and wait.
Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Navy veteran and Graham County resident Jason Marino (right) was recently promoted to Master Chief. Presenting Marino with his Frocking Letter is Commander Henderson.

Master of his craft

Matthew Miller
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jason Marino, a 24-year Navy Veteran and Graham County resident, was promoted to Master Chief earlier this month.  A Navy Seabee, Marino traveled to Greenville for a socially-distanced promotion ceremony.