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SAN DIEGO (December 6, 2024) – Rear Adm. Wilson Marks, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, delivers remarks during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) facility. SAWS, a division of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, increases the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Demitrius Williams)