VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 23, 2021) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and the Navy’s “Old Salt,” delivers remarks at the annual Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) two-day leadership training symposium at Drexler Manor Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 23. The event emphasized SURFLANT’s top priority, which is to provide combat-ready ships and battle-minded crews that are prepared to fight and win operations in a strategic competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob Milham/Released)