160617-N-PM023-120 MONTEREY, Calif. (June 17, 2016) Graduates and attendees listen as Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson delivers the commencement address during the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Spring Quarter Graduation ceremony in King Auditorium, June 17. NPS honored 343 graduates representing every branch of the U.S. military, as well as Department of Defense civilians and 48 international students from 23 nations. The NPS mission is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria I Ochoa /Released)