180718-N-LR347-002 SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks to military and civilian members and guests of the San Diego Military Advisory Council at the group's monthly breakfast. Welch discussed SMWDC's mission and its role within the Navy since its establishment in 2015. SMWDC is one of the Navy's five Warfighting development centers and its mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the surface force across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)