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SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, right, reenlists Information System Technician 1st Class Anshereena Mae A. Arines, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), on a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), while visiting Michael Monsoor. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 2nd Class Hannah L. Dill) Share

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, left, speaks with Capt. Andrew Liggett, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), in the ship�s pilot house, while visiting Michael Monsoor. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, center, Speaks with Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), in main engine room one, while visiting Michael Monsoor. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, tours the �Hall of Heroes� aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) while visiting Michael Monsoor. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, speaks to Sailors at the Naval Base San Diego Mercer Hall Galley. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Gilday, speaks with Tom Jones, program manager of Sea Hunter, a medium displacement unmanned surface vehicle, in the pilot house of Sea Hunter. CNO is in San Diego to visit several different commands and meet with Sailors and Marines to hear their concerns. During the trip, Gilday plans to visit a variety of units over the next week, including units assigned to Commander Navy Region Southwest, Naval Information Warfare Systems Center, and the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Nick Stoner, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1, discusses unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday at Naval Base Point Loma. Gilday visited Sailors from the EODGRU-1 enterprise to see how Navy EOD is evolving operational concepts and investing in capabilities to build a more agile and resilient fleet. EODGRU-1 is a critical part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas; secures the undersea domain for complete freedom of maneuver builds and fosters relationships with a constellation of capable and trusted partners; and protects the homeland and American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. John J. Mike) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2021) Operations Specialist 1st Class Sean McNamara, an unmanned systems (UMS) operator assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, discusses the capabilities of the Mark 18 family of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday at Naval Base Point Loma. Gilday visited Sailors from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 enterprise to see how Navy EOD is evolving operational concepts and investing in capabilities to build a more agile and resilient fleet. EODGRU-1 is a critical part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas; secures the undersea domain for complete freedom of maneuver; builds and fosters relationships with a constellation of capable and trusted partners and protects the homeland and American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. John J. Mike) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Nick Stoner, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1, discusses unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday at Naval Base Point Loma, Feb. 23, 2020. Gilday visited Sailors from the EODGRU-1 enterprise to see how Navy EOD is evolving operational concepts and investing in capabilities to build a more agile and resilient fleet. EODGRU-1 is a critical part of the Navy expeditionary combat force that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas; secures the undersea domain for complete freedom of maneuver; builds and fosters relationships with a constellation of capable and trusted partners; and protects the homeland and American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. John J. Mike) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 23, 2021) Andy Houck, Mark 18 Automatic Target Recognition project lead, speaks to Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday about unmanned undersea vehicle capabilities during a tour of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russ Smith are visiting San Diego to highlight the importance of warfighting and readiness to Sailors in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington/Released) Share

NAPLES

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES SUPPORT SITE, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Mrs. Linda Gilday, wife of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, center left; Dr. Barbara Burke, wife of Adm. Robert Burke, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, center; and Mrs. Lori Blaisdell, wife of Vice Adm. Gene Black, Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, left, put together care packages for Sailors in Restriction of Movement (ROM) with the USO onboard Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo courtesy of Linda Gilday) Share

ROTA, Spain

210115-N-HT307-1003 ROTA, Spain (Jan. 15, 2021) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russ Smith address the crews of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Ross (DDG 71) pier side. Gilday and Smith are visiting Rota to highlight the importance of warfighting and readiness to Sailors in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Nate Christensen/Released) Share