190717-N-KG738-1078 SAN DIEGO (July 17, 2019) The inaugural class of the Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) course graduated during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, July 17. The four-week course, a new addition to the revised Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) career path, includes training in a broad range of integrated bridge fundamentals to prepare junior officers to drive ships and lead Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody S. Paschall/Released)