190210-N-ES536-1014 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 10,

190210-N-ES536-1014 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 10, 2019) Chief Quartermaster Andrew McKnight, left, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, explains the equipment on the bridge of a Mark VI patrol boat to The Honorable Gregory Slavonic, right, assistant secretary of the Navy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of his three-day tour of Hampton Roads naval commands and facilities. The coastal riverine force conducts maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies, and when commanded, conducts offensive combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liz Thompson)