Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Forces,

Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, speaks with Retired Surface Warfare Flag Officers during a Training Symposium (RSWFOTS) at Naval Air Station North Island, California, Feb. 12, 2019. The events is an opportunity for Brown and other active-duty Surface Force leaders to provide updates to the retired surface leaders. In addition, the retirees were asked to reflect on their own experiences and provide candid feedback and mentorship to help continue improvements to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody S. Paschall)