SAN DIEGO (April 14, 2026) – Rear Adm. T.J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives a speech to Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists at the San Diego Zoo during the SOY breakfast, April 14. Sailor of the Year is a time-honored tradition introduced in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet. This annual competition is held to recognize the superior performance of individual Sailors who best exemplify the ideals of professional Sailors throughout the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2026 13:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9616702 |
| VIRIN: | 260414-N-EI127-1241 |
| Resolution: | 4432x2950 |
| Size: | 2.49 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
This work, Rear Adm. Zerr Speaks at the Sailor of the Year Breakfast [Image 3 of 3], by PO2 Joshua Martinez, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.