Navy Chief Petty Officer Sonya Ansarov, Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, United States Department of Defense, MCPON Designates Bill Cosby Honorary Chief (2011)
“ He was also an athlete for the Navy playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track and field. Cosby said that the Navy transformed him from an aimless, uneducated kid into a man with drive, discipline and self-respect."Bill Cosby is not just a comedian and an actor, although he's pretty good at both, he's also been a tireless advocate for social responsibility and education - and a constant friend to the Navy," said Mabus. "Last year was the highest compliment I've ever received - being made an honorary chief petty officer, and now Dr. Cosby - you're about to get the same honor." ”
