171205-N-BB269-001 WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2017) James F. Geurts, left, greets Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer before formally swearing in as assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition (RD&A) at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Geurts was confirmed as assistant secretary of the Navy for RD&A by the U.S. Senate on Nov. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)