Navy Secretary Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer speaks during the chief of naval operations change-of-office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug. 22, 2019. During the ceremony, Adm. Michael Gilday relieved Adm. John M. Richardson as the 32nd CNO. Richardson had served as the 31st chief of naval operations since September 2015. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.25 MB) Tags: Navy Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Levingston Lewis VIRIN: 190822-N-BD308-0160C.JPG Photo Gallery