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ANNAPOLIS, Md.

190726-N-UG979-0485 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 26, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson renders a salute to Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter Jr. before Carter and his family are piped ashore for the last time after 38 years of active duty naval service. Carter, a decorated naval flight officer who began his career at the U.S. Naval Academy July 6, 1977 and served as its 62nd superintendent, was properly relieved by Vice Adm. Sean S. Buck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah D. Pearce/Released) Share

190717-N-HP188-0011 WASHINGTON (July 17, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, USN, speaks about the importance of understanding Naval history during the Chief of Naval Operations Naval History Essay Contest 2019 Awards Reception held at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. First announced in 2017, the goal of the essay contest is to inspire insight and dialogue from across the widest spectrum of academic, operational, military, and civilian personnel to further our understanding of how lessons from history inform our way ahead. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Mutis A. Capizz/Released) Share

Washington, D.C.

190620-N-BB269-1012 WASHINGTON (June 20, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson delivers remarks at the Technology, Systems, and Ships 2019 conference hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released) Share

District of Columbia

190619-N-DD694-1010 WASHINGTON (June 19, 2019) Capt. Ken Collins, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Band, presents a handmade drumhead plaque to Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson. Richardson visited the U.S. Navy Band to thank its members for their work and to field questions. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Jonathan Barnes/Released) Share

Monterey, California

190614-N-XM324-218 MONTEREY, Calif. (June 14, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John M. Richardson gives the commencement address for the Naval Postgraduate School’s 2019 Spring Quarter Graduation ceremony in the university’s King Auditorium, June 14, welcoming 298 new NPS alumni back to the fleet and force. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Patrick Dionne/Released) Share

Newport, Rhode Island

190612-N-CB398-076 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 12, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith deliver remarks during an all-hands call with students and staff from U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), Class 224, as well as students and staff from the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, in the U.S. Naval War College’s Pringle Hall on board Naval Station Newport, R.I., June 12, 2019. The SEA is the Navy's only professional military education institution dedicated to senior enlisted personnel that develops agile, adaptive military professionals who inspire their teams to perform at higher levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Allan/Released) Share

Newport, Rhode Island

190612-N-CB398-129 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 12, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith deliver remarks during an all-hands call with students and staff from U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), Class 224, as well as students and staff from the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, in the U.S. Naval War College’s Pringle Hall on board Naval Station Newport, R.I., June 12, 2019. The SEA is the Navy's only professional military education institution dedicated to senior enlisted personnel that develops agile, adaptive military professionals who inspire their teams to perform at higher levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Allan/Released) Share

Newport, Rhode Island

190612-N-CB398-140 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 12, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith deliver remarks during an all-hands call with students and staff from U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), Class 224, as well as students and staff from the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, in the U.S. Naval War College’s Pringle Hall on board Naval Station Newport, R.I., June 12, 2019. The SEA is the Navy's only professional military education institution dedicated to senior enlisted personnel that develops agile, adaptive military professionals who inspire their teams to perform at higher levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Allan/Released) Share

COLLEVILLEMONTGOMERY, France

190606-N-TR763-0535 COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY, France (June 6, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson attends the French Commando Ceremony led by heads of navy from France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Richardson is traveling to Normandy and London to participate in the 75th D-Day ceremony and the Queen's Birthday Parade. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released) Share

COLLEVILLEMONTGOMERY, France

190606-N-TR763-0544 COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY, France (June 6, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson attends the French Commando Ceremony led by heads of navy from France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Richardson is traveling to Normandy and London to participate in the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Queen's Birthday Parade. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

190604-N-IG696-0141 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson salutes a wreath at the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the Battle of Midway Commemoration Day ceremony. Richardson proclaimed June 4, 2019 Battle of Midway Commemoration Day and called on all Sailors to pause and acknowledge the efforts of Midway veterans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Amadi/Released) Share

HONOLULU , Hawaii

190528-N-TR763-0148 HONOLULU (May 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson participates in a morning physical training session with the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53). Richardson is visiting Hawaii to participate in Memorial Day services and meet with Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nick Brown/Released) Share