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    Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium 2026 [Image 3 of 9]

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    A U.S. Navy officer with the name tag 'Sheldon' and rank of Captain (O-6, indicated by eagle insignia) is speaking at a podium bearing the Surface Navy Association logo. He is wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) camouflage pattern and appears to be addressing an audience at what appears to be a sponsored event or symposium. A sponsor banner including 'SARON' and 'GOLD SPONSOR' text is visible in the background.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Seaman Zadi Watkins 

    Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

    U.S. Navy Capt. Vic Sheldon, commanding officer, Surface Warfare Schools Command, addresses attendees during the Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 2, 2026. Surface Force leaders, Sailors, Marines, veterans and defense industry representatives gathered during the SNA West Coast Waterfront Symposium at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 2–3. Held under the theme “80% Combat Surge Ready – Excellence in Execution,” the two-day professional-development event brought stakeholders together to examine the personnel, materiel and training required to generate combat-ready ships. The first day featured operational updates and insights from Warfare Tactics Instructors on advanced watch team training, while day two covered Navy-Marine Corps requirements, career management, unmanned platforms, fleet integration, the Military Sealift Command and Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity’s efforts to rebuild enlisted technical expertise. Ultimately, the symposium reinforced that Surface Force readiness depends on schoolhouse training, waterfront maintenance, tactical development, disciplined team cohesion and execution at sea.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zadi Watkins)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 15:14
    Photo ID: 9914478
    VIRIN: 260902-N-CO617-2511
    Resolution: 4580x3271
    Size: 1.68 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US

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