190116-N-LR347-0010 ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan 16, 2019) Capt. Christopher Barnes, deputy commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), right, conducts an interview with a reporter at the Surface Naval Association's 31st National Symposium. This year's theme is "Ready, Agile, Focused: Own the Fight!" and the event will provide an opportunity to highlight the Surface Navy's vision for the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)