171205-N-BB269-003 WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2017) James F. Geurts, left, is formally sworn in as assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition (RD&A) by Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer during a ceremony 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)