140212-N-MD297-031 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2015) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, left, answers a question about sea service priorities during a luncheon forum at the 2015 Western Conference and Exposition (WEST 2015) at the San Diego Convention Center. WEST 2015, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International and the U.S. Naval Institute, gives active duty U.S. and allied military, government, industry and academia decision-makers the opportunity to discuss maritime strategy within the current budget. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)