180414-N-HG258-1082 WASHINGTON (April 14, 2018) Rear Admiral John B. Nowell Jr., director of Military Personnel Plans and Policy, addresses the crowd at the 27th Annual Blessing of the Fleets at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. As part of the ceremomy, Sailors from the U.S. Navy’s Ceremonial Guard pour water from the Seven Seas and Great Lakes into the fountains, bringing them to life and welcoming the spring season. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Musician Stephen Hassay/Released)