160531-N-AT895-050 WASHINGTON (May 31, 2016) Adm. Michelle Howard delivers remarks to guests during a ceremony in the Pentagon. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson also promoted Adm. Bill Moran to the rank of admiral, and Moran assumed the duties and responsibilities as the 39th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from Howard. Howard, who served as VCNO from July 2014 to May 2016, is scheduled to relieve Adm. Mark Ferguson, III as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)