170509-N-MD713-067 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 9, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander of Navy Medicine West and a graduate of Briarcrest Christian School, speaks with students from Briarcrest about the importance of having a strong Navy presence in areas of the country during Memphis Navy Week. Navy Week programs has serve as the Navy's principal outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Cameron Pinske/Released)