CNO Visits USS Arlington
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS180305-24
Release Date: 3/5/2018 9:29:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker, USS Arlington (LPD 24) Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The chief of naval operations (CNO) visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) for a discussion with major commanders from across the Hampton Roads area, March 2.
During CNO Adm. John Richardson's visit he had the opportunity to view Arlington as it prepares for its upcoming Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).
"I thought I would come to the LPD side of the house," said Richardson. "Arlington is about to go through INSURV and it's ready for action."
Prior to meeting with the major commanders, Richardson joined Arlington Sailors on the mess decks for lunch.
"I love eating with Sailors. I do it all the time," said Richardson. "I love Navy chow halls. The food is delicious and the company is great."
Sailors sitting on the mess decks were surprised when he selected their table for lunch.
"I usually don't have this kind of luck," said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kimberly Seger. "You usually don't think about this sort of thing. One day you're just sitting there eating lunch and then the CNO is asking if he can sit at your table. Of course you say 'Sure.' He's the CNO."
Seger said her conversation with the CNO consisted of his time as a submarine captain and other topics.
"We were asking him about his experiences as a submarine captain and he talked about that," she said. "I asked him where he was from, where he grew up and things like that. Just normal chit-chat like you would with anyone else."
Seger said that the experience was fortunate and had made her day.
"He was pretty awesome. I enjoyed talking to him a lot," she said.
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