NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 22, 2023) Vice Adm. Jeffrey Hughes, deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development, office of the Chief of Naval Operations, delivers remarks during the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS), in Newport, R.I., Sept. 22, 2023. ISS is a biennial event hosted by the office of the Chief of Naval Operations at the U.S. Naval War College since 1969. The symposium provides a forum for dialogue that bolsters maritime security by providing opportunities for international heads of navies and coast guards to collaborate, develop trust, and further maritime training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Charest)