San Diego, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2017) Capt. Christopher Barnes, (left) deputy commander, Naval Surface and Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), talks to reporters from KUSI on live television during a celebration of the Navy’s 242nd birthday. SMWDC is one of the Navy's five Warfare Development Centers and fills an integral role in the Surface Force Strategy: Return to Sea Control. SMWDC's mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the surface force across all domains. ( Navy Photo by Christopher E. Tucker/Released)

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