NORFOLK, Va. (March 21, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith meets with Capt. Joseph Murphy, center right, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Capt. Paul Burkhart, right, executive officer of Bataan, and Command Master Chief Jay Westmoreland, center left, command master chief of Bataan, March 21, 2022. MCPON Smith joined Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday to meet with Sailors assigned to commands throughout Norfolk to meet with leadership, discuss their concerns and talk about the future of the force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna E. Van Nuys)