Commander's Corner

Our priorities remain the health of our force, building and maintaining combat effectiveness, and protecting the health of our families and communities. As we confront today’s challenges, we cannot lose sight of our mission to man, train, and equip the force and our goal to deploy combat ready ships and battle-minded crews.

In this issue of Surface Warfare Magazine, we recognize our Sailors, ships, and support commands who have supported our mission, helped us reach our goal, and embodied a culture of excellence. We highlight award winners, Sailors of the Year, civilians of the year, Battle “E” winners, and many more. These individuals and crews are the best of the best, and I encourage each of you to take note of their accomplishments and expertise. Keep up the good work.

These winners represent what we are – the premier surface force in the world – second to none – that controls the seas and provides the nation with combat naval power when and where needed. With the renewed Great Power Competition upon us, we are required to always be ready, and in doing that, we will continue to own tomorrow’s fight today.

Congratulations shipmates, and continue to OWN THE FIGHT! *

Vice Adm. Richard Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shared the stage at WEST 2020, a naval conference and exposition at the San Diego Convention Center. Brown was among several top military leaders in a panel discussion on manning, training, and equipping during Great Power Competition.