180610-N-VE701-1045 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 10, 2018) Naval ROTC Midshipman 2nd Class Connor Cogdill wears a conning officer virtual environment headset as he navigates a virtual ship during sea trials at Naval Station Newport, R.I. Sea trials are a 10-day event where Midshipmen must perform a series of scenarios and properly demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout their training to test them under pressure as they demonstrate proficiencies in physical fitness, watch standing, seamanship, firefighting, damage control and swimming. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David R. Finley Jr./Released)