190621-N-LD903-1009 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 21, 2019) Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Capt. Christopher Westphal, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during a waterfront engagement. The visit was an opportunity to discuss the current and future status of the Surface Force in an effort to continue the shift from a culture of compliance to a culture of excellence, producing ships and Sailors ready for the high-end fight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ethan Jaymes Morrow/Released)