Schedule of Events
The schedule below is based on the Pacific Time Zone. Use the buttons below to jump to specific sections. All speakers have been invited
Day 1 – Wednesday: 10 September
| 08:30 - 12:30 | Exhibits Move In | Exhibit Tent |
| 11:00 - 16:30 | Registration Open | |
| 12:30 - 13:25 | Welcome Lunch Sponsored by: General Dynamics Mission Systems Detailers from Pers 402 will be at SNA West to meet with three different groups (CPOs, First Class Petty Officers, and "Blue Jackets") to discuss trends, needs of the Navy vs desires of the individual and how this is addressed in the "Marketplace". CMC Kris Freyberg, USN ModeratorCommand Master Chief, Naval Station San Diego MCPO Keith Metcalfe, USN Moderator , COMNAVSURFPAC NCCM Alexander Aviles, USN Panelist Full Power Navy Detailer, IC1 Devin Bullitt, USN Panelist IC Detailer, HM1 Jesus Nava, USN Panelist Full Power Navy Detailer, HTC Rachael Thao, USN Panelist HT Detailer, | Dining Tent |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Exhibits Open | Exhibit Tent |
| 13:30 - 13:35 | Opening Remarks VADM Ron Boxall, USN (Ret) Speaker President, Surface Navy Association | Speaker Tent |
| 13:35 - 14:20 | Surface Warfare Schools Command Update Where we are and where we are headed CAPT Joe Baggett, USN SpeakerCommanding Officer, Surface Warfare Schools Command | Speaker Tent |
| 13:45 - 15:30 | Vision Board Mentoring Looking to set some goals or visualize your next steps? Come join fellow shipmates for a relaxed and creative afternoon where you can put your aspirations on paper. Whether you're planning for your career, personal growth, or just want to explore your ideas, this is a great space to reflect and connect. LCDR Kaila Oliver, USN Moderator, USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) | Dining Tent |
| 14:30 - 14:45 | Networking Break | Exhibit Tent |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | PERS 41 Update CAPT Rob Francis, USN Speaker Director, Surface Warfare Officer Distribution (PERS-41) | Speaker Tent |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | Panel | Dining Tent |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Combat Leadership Panel LCDR Christopher Brown, USN Panelist WEPS, USS SPRUANCE LCDR Carolyn Bystrom, USN Panelist Training Action Officer, USS SPRUANCE GSEC Enrique Delacueva, USN Panelist MP LCPO, USS SPRUANCE LCDR William Gurzynski, USN Panelist OPS, USS SPRUANCE OSCS Nestor Gutierrez, USN Panelist OPS DLCPO/SEWBC, USS SPRUANCE LCDR Jack Hanley, USN Panelist CSO, USS SPRUANCE FCACS Marvin Pena, USN Panelist CF LCPO, USS SPRUANCE CDR Leigh Tate, USN Panelist Commanding Officer, USS SPRUANCE (DDG 111) | Speaker Tent |
Day 2 – Thursday: 11 September
| 07:30 - 08:05 | Breakfast | Exhibit Tent |
| 07:30 - 16:00 | Registration Open | Exhibit Tent |
| 07:30 - 17:00 | Exhibits Open | Exhibit Tent |
| 08:00 - 08:05 | Morning Colors | |
| 08:05 - 08:50 | Surface Requirements Update BGen Lee Meyer, USMC Speaker Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division (N95) RADM Derek Trinque, USN Speaker Director, Surface Warfare Division, OPNAV N96 | Speaker Tent |
| 08:05 - 08:55 | FCPOA Enlisted Market Place Detailers from Pers 402 will be at SNA West to meet with three different groups (CPOs, First Class Petty Officers, and "Blue Jackets") to discuss trends, needs of the Navy vs desires of the individual and how this is addressed in the "Marketplace". CMC Kris Freyberg, USN ModeratorCommand Master Chief, Naval Station San Diego MCPO Keith Metcalfe, USN Moderator , COMNAVSURFPAC NCCM Alexander Aviles, USN Panelist Full Power Navy Detailer, IC1 Devin Bullitt, USN Panelist IC Detailer, HM1 Jesus Nava, USN Panelist Full Power Navy Detailer, HTC Rachael Thao, USN Panelist HT Detailer, | Dining Tent |
| 08:05 - 12:00 | Live Demo from Seasats More information to come! | Behind Exhibit Tent |
| 08:55 - 09:55 | How to Train and Sustain our Fleet CAPT Chris Brown, USN Panelist CNSP Force Readiness (N7), Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet CAPT Russell Caldwell, USN Panelist Commander, Naval Surface Group Southwest (CNSGSW) CAPT Gary Harrington, USN Panelist Commander, Afloat Training Group ATGPAC | Speaker Tent |
| 09:55 - 10:05 | Networking Break | Exhibit Tent |
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Ask the Chief CMC Kris Freyberg, USN Moderator Command Master Chief, Naval Station San Diego | Dining Tent |
| 10:05 - 11:05 | How we Maintain our Fleet CAPT Brian Karosich, USN Panelist Commanding Officer, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Mr. Gordon Rutherford Panelist President, Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association CAPT Mike Williams, USN Panelist CNSP Force Readiness (N4), Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet | Speaker Tent |
| 11:05 - 12:05 | Networking Lunch | Dining Tent |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Small Business Showcase Sponsored by Fairbanks | Speaker Tent |
| 12:05 - 12:20 | SNA Award Winner | Speaker Tent |
| 12:20 - 13:20 | Leadership Assessment Program - Surface Update Outbrief of the Leadership Assessment Program as it relates to the Surface Community. Included with this session with be an opportunity for JO Mentoring | Speaker Tent |
| 12:20 - 13:20 | Enlisted Mentoring Session CMC Kris Freyberg, USN Moderator Command Master Chief, Naval Station San Diego MCPO Keith Metcalfe, USN Moderator , COMNAVSURFPAC | Dining Tent |
| 13:20 - 14:05 | SWO AP | Dining Tent |
| 13:20 - 14:15 | Unmanned Surface Vessel Update RADM Christopher Alexander, USN Speaker Special Assistant to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet RWC Christian Butler, USN Panelist , USVRON 3 CAPT Garrett Miller, USN Panelist Commodore, Surface Development Group (SURFDEVGRU) One LT Allen Yancoskie, USN Panelist Commanding Officer, USVRON 1 Det Charlie | Speaker Tent |
| 14:05 - 14:20 | Networking Break | Exhibit Tent |
| 14:20 - 14:55 | Reserve Update RDML Mike Mattis, USN Speaker Commander , CTF-166/66 | Dining Tent |
| 14:20 - 15:05 | SMWDC Update RDML T J Zerr, USN Speaker Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) | Speaker Tent |
| 15:05 - 15:50 | Closing Remarks VADM Brendan McLane, USN Speaker Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet | Speaker Tent |
| 15:50 - 16:00 | ESWS/SWO Pinning Ceremony | Speaker Tent |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Closing Reception | Exhibit Tent |
| 17:00 - 22:00 | Exhibit Teardown | Exhibit Tent |
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