2016 Vice Admiral James Stockdale Leadership Award Ceremony
161108-N-XP477-036 WASHINGTON (Nov. 08, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson delivers remarks at the 2016 Vice Admiral James Stockdale Leadership Award ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. The Stockdale Leadership Award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty below the rank of Captain who are in command of a single ship, submarine, aviation squadron or operational warfare unit at the time of nomination. The award is unique in that candidates are nominated by their peers who themselves must be eligible for the award. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Danian C Douglas/Released)