Capt. Chris Barnes, deputy commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives opening remarks at the Surface Navy Association's West Coast Symposium at Naval Base San Diego, July 13. SMWDC is one of the Navy's five Warfare Development Centers (WDC) and the command plays an integral role in the Surface Force Strategy: Return to Sea Control. Its mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the surface force across all domains. ( Navy Photo by Lt. Matthew Stroup/Released)

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