151110-N-AT895-064 WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson presents Cmdr. Tony Grayson with the 2015 Vice Admiral James Stockdale Leadership Award in the Pentagon 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.operational warfare unit at the time of nomination. This award is special in that candidates are nominated by their peers who themselves must be eligible for the award. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)