180110-N-TV402-105 CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 10, 2018) Vice Adm. William R. Merz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems addresses attendees at the Preserving Our Naval Advantage: Investing for the Future panel during the Surface Navy Association’s 30th National Symposium. This year's symposium focuses on "Surface Forces and Cross-Domain Integration," highlighting common procedures and combined exercises across air, land, maritime, space and cyberspace domains in preparation for a more powerful and integrated Naval Surface Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Hale/Released)