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170811-N-LR347-005
170811-N-LR347-005 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks with students from the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Command's Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) at Naval Station San Diego, Calif. During his visit, Wade spoke with students about his experiences as a young surface warfare officer, SMWDC's role in the surface warfare community and provided mentorship by presenting principles for a successful division officer tour. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Stroup/Released)