170906-N-XG464-002 WASHINGTON (September 6, 2017) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer speaks during the inaugural Defense News Conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City, Virginia. The conference provides direct interaction with defense leadership to delve into the priorities that define the modern military agenda. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)