Former Sailor and actor/comedian Bill Cosby has been recognized as an honorary chief petty officer, according to a feature on the Navy website. The recognition was given by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, via a ceremony held on February 17, at [...]

Most people’s memories of Bill Cosby involve a certain lovable someone named Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable. To the U.S. Navy, however, he is also former HM3 Bill Cosby. The legendary comedian has been named as a Lone Sailor Awardee, an honor given out by the Navy Memorial. The Lone Sailor award is given in recognition [...]