ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 9, 2024) Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, serves as the keynote speaker at the 36th annual Surface Navy Association symposium, Jan. 9, 2024. Caudle addressed the crowd on the importance of the U.S. Navy's surface force, highlighting recent events around the globe and the outstanding Sailors who are serving our nation and defending our homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Lauren Howes)