200221-N-PM193-1112 WASHINGTON (Feb. 28, 2020) Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly speaks during a discussion panel and Q&A session at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. Modly discussed strategies of modernization, the 355 ship goal in the face of expected budget plateaus, robotics, air/missile defense and trends in recruiting and retention. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza/Released)