SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2023) Franklin R. Parker, center, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs, speaks to Sailors aboard a 34-foot Dauntless Sea Ark patrol boat from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, June 29, 2023. MSRON-1's mission is to provide high value asset escorts, harbor area defense, embarked and aviation security teams, and when directed, conduct combat operations to dominate the littorals and reinforce blue water operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sebastian Portieleslopez)