Naval Salute Navy Adm. John M. Richardson is relieved by Navy Adm. Michael Gilday as chief of naval operations at a change-of-office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug. 22, 2019. Richardson had served as the 31st chief of naval operations since September 2015. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.49 MB) Tags: Navy Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III VIRIN: 190822-N-BB269-0139C.JPG Photo Gallery