Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Vice Adm. Michelle Howard share a laugh on stage during her promotion ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus promoted Howard to the rank of admiral in the presence of family and friends. Howard is the first woman to be promoted to the rank of admiral in the history of the Navy and will assume the duties and responsibilities as the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from Adm. Mark Ferguson. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)