190717-N-HP188-0011 WASHINGTON (July 17, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, USN, speaks about the importance of understanding Naval history during the Chief of Naval Operations Naval History Essay Contest 2019 Awards Reception held at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. First announced in 2017, the goal of the essay contest is to inspire insight and dialogue from across the widest spectrum of academic, operational, military, and civilian personnel to further our understanding of how lessons from history inform our way ahead. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Mutis A. Capizz/Released)