SAN DIEGO (Jan. 23, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, speaks to Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists from around the Pacific at a breakfast with event sponsors at the San Diego Zoo, Jan. 23. The week of events recognizes each of the finalists for their contributions to their commands while evaluating their military bearing, professional performance and leadership skills as they compete to be selected as SOY.

---

Size: 1775px × 1127px
Photo credit: © Chuck Little / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: air, america, archive, armed, army, defence, force, forces, military, navy, nmcs, reportage, service, serviceman, servicemen, soldier, states, united, usa