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SAN DIEGO (December 6, 2024) – Vice Adm. Brendan McLane (Center), commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific Fleet and Rear Adm. Wilson Marks (Far right), commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) pose with former SMWDC commanders, Adm. John Wade (near right), commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander (near left), commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, and retired Rear Adm. David Welch (Far left) in front of 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)